Roosevelt defeats St Lawrence waterway pact in Senate
The St Lawrence waterway treaty failed 46 to 42 in the Senate after Roosevelt pressed for ratification. Democrats and Republicans split, with 22 Democrats and 20 Republicans opposing. Opponents argued the waterway terms were too costly and would curb Lake Michigan diversions. Roosevelt considered resubmitting the treaty and sought Canadian renunciation of internationalizing Lake Michigan.
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St. Lawrence
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Canada
United States
Montreal
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Lake Michigan
Safety Route Plan Ends Army Air Mail Death Toll
President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders suspension of all air mail flights except on safer routes under strict conditions after the ninth and tenth carrier deaths. Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois and Gen. Oscar Westover develop a revised safety plan linking Newark to San Francisco as main line with limited night operations. Colonel Lindbergh visits the air field for talks with Foulois on the matter.
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Army Air Corps
Benjamin D. Foulois
Ninth
Tenth Army
Roosevelt
Ail Mall
Lindbergh
Aera
Cummings Named Democratic Treasurer to Raise Campaign Funds
Alter J. Cummings chair man of the Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company of Chicago is the new treasurer of the Democratic Party. The post was first offered to John S. Cohen who declined. His aims include raising funds for Democratic Senate and House campaigns this fall and likely for the next Presidential campaign.
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Alter J. Cummings
Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company of
Chicago
John S. Cohen
Atlanta
Mr. Cummings
Tiago University Names Arthur Willard President
On July 1 the University of Ti aois will appoint Arthur Cutts Willard as president. Willard, 55, dean of engineering, MIT alumnus, is internationally recognized as an authority on heating and ventilation systems.
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University of
Tax actions loom as Mellon Walker case opens in court
Attorney General Cummings orders grand jury scrutiny of Mellon and three others for alleged income tax evasion. Mellon defends tax payments and accuses political motive. Walker, Lamont, Sidlow also face possible charges as part of a broader DOJ probe into tax affairs.
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Riminal
Cummings
Andrew
W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
T. L. Sidlow
Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
Thomas §. Lamont
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan Banking House
James J. Walker
New York
Department of Justice
United States
Pittsburgh
Department
Mellon
London
Jimmy Walker
Explosion Destroys Liberta Docks Killing Dozens
A large blast at Liberta, the Republic of Salvador’s main sea port, caused a massive fire and many casualties. The explosion is reported to have killed at least 150 people, with significant damage to the docks and surrounding areas.
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Libertad
Republic of Salvador
Tomozuru Torpedo Boat Wreck Near Sasebo
The Tomozuru, 527 tons, a new type torpedo boat built for Japan, was wrecked off the Sasebo base with about 118 crew aboard feared lost. Completed February 26, it carried the heaviest armament for its size and represented a triumph of Japanese naval architecture. several sister ships were under construction.
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Japan
Tomozuru
Sasebo
Dillinger Gang Leader Sentenced After Lima Murder
ARRY PIERPONT, ally of John Dillinger, was convicted in Lima Ohio for the murder of Sheriff Jess Larber during a jail raid and condemned to death in the electric chair. The Ohio National Guard warned against prison break attempts while Dil linger remained at large near Chicago. At Crown Point Indiana a special grand jury opened an inquiry into Dillinger’s escape, with Deputy Sheriff Ernest Blunk and Turnkey Sam Cahoon charged with aiding the jail break.
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Arry Pierpont
John Dillinger
Lima
Ohio
Sherriff
Jess Larber
Dillinger
Ohio National Guard
Pierpont
Dilinger
Chicago
Crown Point
Ind
Ernest Blunk
Sam Cahoon
University Institute of Rural Economics Aides Rural NJ Study
The State Department of Agriculture and Rutgers sponsor the University Institute of Rural Economics financed by the American Association of Adult Education. It runs a two part program with extension reaching eight New Jersey rural centers and university forums bringing rural leaders together for discussions on current economic problems led by expert speakers.
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States Department ‘of “Agriculture
University Institute of Rural Economics
Rutgers, University
American Association of Adult Education
New Jersey
Department
Wallace
Prayer Request For Tomorrow From Naughty Joann
A mother tucks in Joann after a day of naughtiness and asks her to say prayers for being a good girl tomorrow. Joann questions what tomorrow will bring in a light, inquisitive exchange.
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Joan
Joann
Ferry's Seeds Ad Claims Fresh Dated Packages
An advertisement asserts Ferry's Seeds are sold only in fresh dated packages, guaranteeing the finest quality. The brief promo emphasizes freshness and reliability in seed packaging.
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Ferry
Apples Arrive on Battle Liner in Liverpool
The liner Battle arrived from New York at Liverpool with 19,000,000 apples, the season’s first Nova Scotia fruit cargo. Dock workers unload 36,205 barrels of apples and 6,188 boxes and baskets of mixed fruit from the ship.
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Liverpool
England
New York
Nova Scotia
Why Children Need a Liquid Laxative
An old medical notice promotes safe child laxative use. It urges choosing a mild liquid laxative like Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, giving tailored doses, and gradually reducing them. It claims benefits for both children and adults and notes the product is sold by druggists and backed by the NRA.
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Dr. Caldwell
Doctors Endorse Creomulsion For Chest Colds
For many years doctors have prescribed creosote in forms like Creomulsion to stop coughs and colds that may lead to serious trouble. Creomulsion contains creosote and six other medicinal elements and is promoted as powerful yet harmless. A druggist guarantees refunds if not relieved after directed use.
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Senator Lewis
Enator Wagner
National Labor Board
National Industrial Recovery Act
Perkins
Wagner
American Federation of Labor
Army
Air Mall
Dern
Senate ‘Post Office Committee
General Foulois
Yater
Patman
John Y. Brown
Kentucky
Qamuel Insull
Athens
Meotis
Insull
Kessy
Egypt
Alexandria
Persia
Afghanistan
Traffe
Pacific Coast
B. D. Foulois
Ecretary OF Commerce
Roper
Marine
Carter Field
Joe Robinson
Robinson
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice McReynolds
Tennessee
Minnesota
Supreme Court
High Court
Brain Trust
Hughes
America
Tariff Commission
France
Treasury Department
Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Garfield Tea CO
Brooklyn, New York
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