Conning Lawyer Convicted in Urschel Kidnapping Case
Federal court in Oklahoma City convict Ben B. Laska of Denver for accepting ten thousand dollars tied to the Urschel ransom. The case marks a government campaign to deter lawyers from profiting off gangster crimes, highlighting the line between vigorous defense and criminal conniving.
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Underworld
Oklahoma City
Ben B. Laska
Denver
Urschel
Laska
Albert Bates
Bates
Edward Feldman
Feldman
West
Oklahoma
Normal business necessary to cure unemployment says Knauth
The relief coordinator in New York City argues unemployment ends only with normal business. He says job creation must come from industrial and labor leaders, not public spending or reckless debt. He asserts monetary stability and confidence are required before real recovery. A rumor from London mentions Ramsay MacDonald may be sent to the United States as a super ambassador.
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Oswald W. Knauth
New York City
New York
Mr. Knauth
London
Ramsay Mac Donald
Great Britain
United States
Paper ambassador pact would unite England and America
A report proposes a joint ambassadorial role to deepen England United States cooperation on global policy. Regardless of its truth, the idea highlights growing Anglo American alignment and mutual influence on China and other international issues. The proposal imagines a super ambassador to foster shared policy efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United States
England
America
China
Can Roosevelt Take It A Friendly Paper Examines Criticism
A newspaper friendly to President Roosevelt argues he now faces his most crucial period. It questions whether he can endure direct criticism without losing composure. It notes past presidents faced varying support or suppression of dissent and warns Roosevelt must meet great responsibilities with tact and aplomb.
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Roosevelt
Ivan
George Washingon
Othes
Clever Aberdeen Map Joins Twin Cities to Black Hills Route
The Aberdeen Civic association released a witty strip map this spring showing the route from Twin Cities to the Black Hills via Aberdeen with cartoons highlighting local attractions. John Davis, secretary, is praised for producing the map. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, warns unions to purge communists or risk losing charters, calling communism harmful to labor and declaring a war on it.
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Northwest
Aberdeen Civic Association
Twin Cities
Black Hills
Aberdeen
John Davis
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
A. F. of L
Centralized banking debated as Europe wide model
Dallas News reports banker R S Hecht arguing that a US centralized banking system would resemble a European model but cautions regional diversity and local conditions. The piece suggests full centralization risks neglecting outlying districts and could shift political power, impacting depositors protection and reform momentum.
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Europe
Dallas News
United States
R. S. Hecht
New Orleans
American Institute of ‘Banking
Americar
Bankers’ Association
M Cen
Great Britain
France
United Skies
Mrr. Hecht
America
Federal Reserves System
Federal Reserve System
Wall Street
Washington
Alexander Yuilton
South Dakota sales tax prospects discussed
Sioux Falls readers examine the potential revenue impact of a 2 percent state sales tax. Using United States Commerce figures for 1926 and 1930 retail sales, analysts estimate yearly net receipts could reach about 5120,000, with cautions about exclusions and data limitations.
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South Dakota
United States Department of Commerce
Inis
Department of Cammérce
Department of Commerce
New Deal Origins disputed by Lippmann analysis
Walter Lippmann contends the popular view of the New Deal as a complete break is false. He argues Hoover started a broad program later expanded by Roosevelt, with shared tools like managed currency, NRA, and AAA evolving from earlier policies. He notes both presidents used borrowing for expenditures, but Hoover aimed for a balanced budget sooner.
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Yale Review
Walter Lippmann
Hoover
Menia
Roosevelt
NRA
Supreme Court
Blue Eagle
Hoover Farm Board
Roosevelt Aaa
Beneft
R&c
Desert Rescue and a Desperate Desert Love
Katharine Stryhurst, young and wealthy, flees to New Mexico after a forced marriage to Michael Hratheros. Amidst hunger and exhaustion she wanders the desert, sprains her ankle, and fate brings a daring rescue by pilot Clem Wilbur after Michael tracks her. A hospital stay follows as the couple confronts memory, affection, and a fragile future.
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Katharine Stryhurst
Michael Meatheroc
Richm
Matharne
Michael
Joses
Katharine
New Mexico
Zoe Parker
Micael
John Kaye
Zoe
Lee
Claymore
Clem Wilbur
Santa Fe
Hilda
Wilbur
Hratheros
Brother
God of Love and Puzzle Fragments Reveal a Tale
A fragment filled page blends varied clues and a lingering romance scene. The pilot refuses a risky course, citing his wife and a promise of safety, leaving readers with a cliffhanger as characters speculate about fate and loyalty.
Twenty Years Ago Highlights In Huron City
Twenty years ago in Huron news items note Mrs E Given and three children leaving for Portland Oregon to visit relatives. Vernon Nesser, formerly of Huron, married Ella May White in Corpus Christi Texas. Mrs A G Tomlinson returns to visit family in summer. Brookmen arrive from Cedar Rapids to meet Mrs Brogieman. William Fay and son return from visits to Elgin and Nelwaukee. Charles Moore returns from Mineral. Gollmar Bros circus visit noted. Oakland and Miss Tobina Salverson wed in a 6 pm ceremony officiated by Rev Ketelle. Mrs H H Scott and daughter Eva of Laporte arrive to visit Nebrasky Street home.
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Fom Faith
Huring
M. Cort
Brookmen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Brosswan
Brogieman
William Fay
Kucera
Carthage
Ole Oakland
Tobina Salverson
Hubert Ketelle
Presbyterian
Zella Jost
Olaf Johnson
Oakland
H. H. Scott
Misa Eva
Laporte, Ja
City
E. F. Wilson
Nebrasky Street
Retired U S Border Officer Brown McDonald Bouncer
Denver report recalls Brown McDonald, longtime federal officer known as a key border enforcer nicknamed the bouncer. He ends his career due to loss of vision in one eye after decades escorting aliens across the border or sending them to ships, Mexico, or prison.
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Denver
Sam
Brown McDonald
Vinson
McDonald
Mexcio
Rae Bier
Art works in print in Manchester feature Harvey Dunn
Manchester reports that Friends of artist Harvey Dunn admire his war drawings reproduced in the Minneapolis Tribune rotogravure section. Dunn, born on a farm near Manchester, maintains ties to his boyhood home as residents note his continued interest in the area. A playful mention describes a whipcat dog cross between greyhound and terrier.
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Manchester
Harvey Dunn
Artisste
Minneapolis Tribune
Lupescu Disappears from Bucharest Court Circles
Confidential reports in Vienna say Magda Lupescu has vanished from public view with King Carol and aides, fueling rumors she sold her Bucharest home and will live permanently near Bucharest. Some claim she fled to avoid notoriety, others say she remains in capital with royal protection.
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Vienna
Magda Lupescu
Bibi
Shay Ping
Bucharest
Coral
Balkans
Chausee
Capital
Madam Lupescu
Near East
Cleopatra
Singigu
Macam Lupescu
Caral
Magdia
Tha Iking
Indiana
Riso
Magda
Museum-Piiece
Helen
Romania
Carol
Carola
Court Camarilla
Tron Guard
Malam Lupescu
Iron Guard
Zelea Codreanu
Sinaia
Ton Luca
Rumania
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Lusk.auicheal Mewspapers
Beninseesne
Sioux Falls Argus-Leader
NEW Deal
Kansas City Star
George Clark
Mabel McElliott
Frank Millard
Dirk
Ogue
Hikia Millard
Ian
Mia
Darragh
God of Love
Feds
Laa Street
AL Monkey
Fockelboon
Tr Devour
Simmer
Galt
Huron
Lupescu
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