Montreal Police Question Five in Canada Packers Kidnapping Plot
Five men were questioned in Toronto on a conspiracy to kidnap J. S. McLean, 58, president of Canada Packers. Brothers Harry and James Leslie, Frank Wood, and others faced charges. tunnels were begun at a Lakeshore tourist camp. McLean, a director of major firms and son-in-law of Sir Joseph Flavelle, was the target for a $100,000 ransom.
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Toronto
Canada
Dominion
J. S. McLean
The
Canada Packers, Limited
Harry Leslie
James Leslie
Frank Wood
Peter Leslie
Harry
Fred Hastings
Leslie Brothers
Lakeshore
McLean
Cabina
MccLean
Sir Joseph Flavelle
First Son Arrested on Liquor Tax Count Then Father Accused
F. and Adams of near Kinston, whose son J Oscar Adams was arrested last week for possessing liquor with unpaid federal tax, was arrested yesterday on the same charge. Investigators say seven gallons of unpaid tax liquor were hidden in a cotton field. Brought for hearing before U S Commissioner Beaty B Whiddon, Adams waived case to grand jury and posted $500 bond.
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F. &. Adams
Kinston
J. Oscar Adams
U. S
Alcohol Tax Unit
Adams
Beaty B. Whiddon
County bridges in first class shape after two year program
Eighty percent of Houston county bridges are in first class condition due to a two year rebuilding program. Road supervisor Do Co McEachin states only ten bridges remain unrebuilt and will be fixed up within the next year.
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Houston County
Do. Co
Merchants threaten end to stock handlers strike in Chicago
Live stock commission merchants threaten to crack down on the handlers union to end the Chicago stockyards strike. They demand court action while Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Walkout A. Burnette and Company cite a 400 member union, 150 claimed by officials. Union leaders reject arbitration terms as Federal Judge Sullivan had issued an award. Officials fear continued shipments to other markets if Chicago reopens. Labor conciliators and NRA administrator Hugh Johnson planned brief involvement.
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Chicago
Livestock Commission
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen
Co. A. Burnette and Company
Commission
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Philip L. Sullivan
Federal Department of Labor
Hugh Johnson
NRAA
Johnson
Oklahoma
Montgomery Chiefs of W F W Arrive for Program Here
Commander Lipman and Adjutant John P Joyner of the Montgomery Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars with several post members arrived this afternoon to establish the Wiregrass post at the W O W hall at 8 pm. Lipman was scheduled for a radio talk at five this evening on the local station.
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Lipman
John P. Joyner
Montgomery
State License Inspectors Visit Houston County for Check-Up
Inspectors Powers Williams and Polk from Montgomery arrived today for several days of inspection in Houston County. The group conducts periodic reviews in the county every few months to ensure license standards and procedures are followed.
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Powers
Williams and Polk
Montgomery
Houston County
Drought abating in some sections as others suffer
Washington Aug 1 AP The weather bureau reported several large areas showed slight improvement in drought conditions over last week but unfavorable weather continued over a large portion of the country. Interior valleys lake regions southwest great plains saw little change while lower temperatures helped in parts. heavy rains in Southern Texas eastern belt. Corn crop deteriorated nationwide with no material change in meadows pastures and livestock. situation remains critical in central and western areas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Southwest
Great Plains
Ohio Valley
Texas
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
North Dakota
Weekly Weather And Crop Conditions Report
Cotton temperatures were moderate in the southern belt but abnormally high in the north. Rainfall ranged from heavy to excessive, with showers well distributed across the eastern half. drought intensified in the northwest and western belt remained unfavorable. In Texas rains benefited unopen cotton but storm damage occurred to open fields. In Oklahoma growth was minimal with wilting and top blooming. prospects poor to fair. Louisiana saw helpful rains with some premature opening. Arkansas progress was fair to good on low lands but uplands deteriorated. East of the Mississippi, general advance was satisfactory though some areas had showers promoting weevil activity. Northeastern regions reported too much rain in spots.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi River
New York Stocks: Major Advances and Declines Mixed
Wall Street sees varied movement as core industrials and techs show gains while rail and utility issues lag. Blue chips like General Motors and United Fruit edge higher, with Dow favorites United Aircraft and Westinghouse also advancing, balancing a broad market mixed tone.
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Auburn Motors
Bethelehem Steel
Bendix
Cace
Wewe
Chrysler
Ncwhutes
Curtis Wright
UB Dupont
Goodyear
Hudson Motors
International Harvester
Tel and
Telg
Industrial Rayon
Johns Manville
Kennecott Corp
Lorillard
Cca
Wevceee
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
JC Penney
Wees ST
Packard
Concen
Radio Corp
Cesee- Sean
Reynolds Tobacco
General Motors
Eevee
General Foods
General Electric
United Aircraft
Westinghouse
Woolworth
Western Union
Detroit bankers indicted after probe
Twenty eight present and former Detroit bankers were charged by a federal grand jury in Detroit. Indictments allege conspiracy to make false statements and misapplication of funds as part of investigations into Michigan’s financial debacle last year.
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Detroit
Midh
Detroit Bakers
Michigan
Marriage Licenses Issued In Two Florida Counties
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Wesley Hicks 36 and Nell Ree Skipper 20 both of Madrid. On Monday Mart O. Brown 27 and Mary Frances Long 23 both of Tampa Florida obtained licenses.
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Wesley Hicks
Nell Ree Skipper
Madrid
Mart O. Brown
Mary Frances Long
Tampa
Fla
Two 200 Gallon Stills Destroyed Near Line in Florida
Two investigators from the Alcohol Tax Unit based in the federal building destroyed two 200 gallon stills near Holmes County close to the state line yesterday. They reported 600 gallons of mash and cane sugar were also destroyed along with the distilling units, one of which was brand new. The operators did not appear for arrest, and after a lengthy wait the investigators dismantled the equipment.
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Alcohol Tex Unit
Federal
Holmes County
Fla
Sleeping Negro Found on Highway In Dothan Montgomery Route
An unidentified Black man was reported lying asleep on the shoulder of the highway near the Dothan Montgomery route with his head on the road. Patrols were alerted and authorities sought to identify him and assess his condition.
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Dothan-Montgomery
Delinquent Horaton County taxes seen in Beat Three notices
More than 1000 delinquent a4 valorem tax notices were issued to Horaton county property owners for last year. Over 300 notices have already been personally delivered in Beat Three. The notices require property owners to appear in court and show cause why their property should not be sold for unpaid taxes. Remaining notices will be served this and next week.
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Horaton County
Locality Vehicle Collision Near Houston Dale Line
Sheriff Joe Rollins investigated an early morning automobile incident at the Houston Dale county line. He reported the victim, described as a Negro, had been moved by the time of his arrival, and the event was treated as an accident.
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Houston and Dale County
Joe Rollins
Cotton Market Mostly Steady as Texas Reports Press
New York August 1 First prices were unchanged yet the market firmed on unfavorable Texas reports and outside strength. Prices eased after realizing gains but rose again on southern telegram buying. Drought lingered in the northwest while central and eastern belts saw scattered showers. Private estimates ranged around 9,105 and 9,321,000 bales as trading remained light and local. Awaiting next week’s government report, activity appeared limited to trading rather than broad participation.
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New York
Texas
Montgomery
Butter and egg market report from Chicago on Aug 1
Chicago butter prices show firm creamery specials at 25 1 2 to 26 with extras around 23 1 2 to 24, standards near 24 3 4. Eggs firm with extra firsts 16 3 4 to 17 34, fresh graded 16 1 2 to 17 1 2, current receipts 14 1 2 to 16. no egg sales reported.
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Chicago
Turpentine and rosin market summary from Savannah
Naval Stores Savannah reports for August 1 AP data show turpentine sales 161 receipts 521 shipments 15 stock 10 196. Rosin firm totals include sales 839 receipts 1 824 shipments 795 stock 114 440. Quotes list BD FE 4.00 F 415 G H1 4.20 KM 4.25 N 445 WG 4.50 WW X 4.75.
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Naval Stores
Savannah
Power production gains in New York report
Power production in the United States last week totalled 1 683 542 000 kilowatt hours, up 18 percent from the same week a year ago, the Edison Electric Institute reported. The prior week’s output was 1 663 771 000 kilowatt hours. Frei Nanth, a Willbarger county Texas tax assessor candidate, chanted speeches to the tune of Old Noah.
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New York
United States
Edison Electric Institute
Frei Nanth
Willbarger County
Texas
Noah
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Montgomery Chiefs
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Solomon -Liddon CO
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Corrigan-McKinney Steel Co
Republic Steel
Girdler
Schwab
Gary
Eugene Grace
kToday
Tk. W. Palmer
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New Orleans
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Firestone’s
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Tire
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