New Deal Victory in New York mayoral primaries
Henry Paynter reports in New York that the New Deal coalition swept Tammany in city mayoralty primaries. Fiorello La Guardia won the Republican nomination by over 30,000 votes, while Jeremiah T Mahoney defeated Roy S Copeland for the Democratic nod by more than 160,000 votes. The slate included over 50,000 Democrats voting for La Guardia on the Democratic ballot, signaling a crushing Tammany setback.
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New Deal
Tammany
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New Deal Iac
Fiorello H. la Guardia
Jeremiah T Mahoney
James A. Parley
Cope
Tagre
Toducy
la Guardix
Christopher D. Sullivan
Copeland
Alfred E. Smith
la Guardia
Roosevelt
Mahoney
LaGuardia
Guardia
Redraft League Covenant Seeks Separation of Postwar Treaties
Geneva report says experts favor redraft to divorce covenant from World War peace settlements. Goal to ease German reentry by blue-penciling terms like allied and associated powers. London policy cited as Eden push while some fear further changes needed to restore security council sanctions and colonial mandates.
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Germany
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Qandates
National League score summary and rain affected games
National League games produced 4 to 3 in a damp afternoon as pitchers Morrow Phelps Brandt Todd and others faced New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston St Louis and more. Several lineups included Gumbert Danning Derringer Lembardi Hartnett and Pytlak with Newsees and DeSautels noted. most American League games were postponed due to rain.
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Hartnett
Boston _ St. Louis
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Allen, Marcum
Pytlak
Newsees
DeSautels
Disappearance of Dr Shalmar Schacht In Economics Policy
Berlin reports that Dr Shalmar Schacht has lost influence in Nazi economic policy as his aides move from the economics ministry. He is said to be on a private trip in Italy, prompting questions about Germany's financial direction. In Franco Spanish border news, Asturian defenders retreat under insurgent pressure near Gijon with sabotage of roads and rail lines at Salamanca. Corn prices surge in Chicago amid market deadlock and probes into trading.
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Berlin
Shalmar Schacht
Germany
Thaly
Hendaye
Gijon
Pele Foo
Salmanca
Leon
Gijun
Stop press items reflect price highs and labor talks
Stop press style notes cite a surge to 1.1634 a bushel signaling paper losses for prior September sales as long traders still hold market grip. In Rochester Helen Keller resumes nourishment after abdominal surgery. Chicago reports wage talks stall with rail systems and unions. Mullen to become farmer author after leaving Washington duties.
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Bepyenik
Life's Like This Racket Busters in Kansas City
A chaotic scene ends with a sergeant uncovering a culprit in his own car when a short circuited horn wire is pulled. The incident turns on the performer being the officer’s target, revealing a domestic disruption rather than a case of vandalism.
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Kansas City
Keith G. Horan
Horan
Inside story on market skidding and war speculation
Paul Mallon argues Wall Street is overreacting to war fears. He notes that government bonds were strengthened by actions not war and that optimism from a strong crop outlook keeps business cautious about commodity prices. He hints at reader interest in the cotton harvest and pending continuations.
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Motirners Beach
Mallon
Rumor Proof Marshals A Guminy Marriage Tale
A comic tale recounts an Arkansas traveler who marries a local girl and later hears rumors about her past. He urges honesty before rumors spread, and the couple faces the chosen path to disclosure amid long winter evenings. The anecdote stars a figure named Bob Burns with a 1937 copyright.
RUSHMORE SHRINE MARKS DEMOCRACY DAY CEREMONY
The Mount Rushmore dedication honored Constitution Day with Senator Edward Burke charging the administration and Borglum declaring the shrine a permanent work. Governor Jensen called the project the eighth wonder as backers including Coolidge Mellon Rosenwald and Norbeck were saluted.
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Edward B. Burke
Nebraska
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South Dakota
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J. S. Cullinan
Bruce C. Yates
Peter Norbeck
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W. Blair Roberts
Episcopal Church
Rushmore
Jensen Berry In Agreement At Sylvan Lake Banquet
Rapid City Sept 17 Governor Leslie Jensen and ex Governor Tom Berry agreed on two points at a banquet for public officials and contractors who helped build the Sylvan Lake Hotel. They praised Enock Norbeck's chairmanship and called the June fire that cleared the old hotel a swell event. The gathering drew about 100 people including state and federal officials. Jensen highlighted road work and praised Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore as new era tourist attractions.
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Tom Berry
Custer State Park Board
New Sylvan Lake Hotel
Jensen
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Les
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Lincoln Figure Will Have Beard
RAPID CITY September 17 Abraham Lincoln of Mount Rushmore will have a beard. Gutzon Borglum answered questions from the public and said beard would be included. Only preliminary work on Lincoln's head has begun on the lower portion, but Borglum assured the beard will be added.
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Burke Warns Centralization Threat at Mount Rushmore
Senator Edward R Burke of Nebraska warned during a Rushmore dedication speech that the greatest danger to liberties is a loss of faith in self government. He urged maintaining individual freedom and questioned if leaders alone should control the nation, praising the four founders’ legacy and stressing no one man should dominate American rule.
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S. BD
Edward R Burke
Nebraska
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Burke
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Nine Power Patrol Expands War Against Mediterranean Piracy
Geneva report notes nine powers led by France and Britain approve a broader accord at Nyon to target pirates. British and French warships may attack pirate surface ships or aircraft and respond to air assaults at once. Rome reports Italian press charging betrayal by Britain over the Nyon agreement.
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Nyon
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Look For Hint Of Future Court Policy In FDR Address Tonight
President Roosevelt will speak at the 150th anniversary celebration of the federal constitution amid debate over his plan to reorganize the Supreme Court. The address is set for 8 0 p m CST and observers expect clues on judiciary changes, with early remarks from Senator Borah on constitutional government.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Boreh
Ida This
Amendments in 150 years highlight U S Constitution
Washington reports the constitution has 21 amendments since 1791, the Bill of Rights. Only the 18th or Prohibition amendment has been repealed. a 1924 child labor amendment lacks ratification by 36 states. The speaker noted no direct reference to a president’s court program.
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Washington
Secretary Hornby Says Exposition to Pay Its Own Way
South Dakota State Fair near finish with final 4-H activities and Ernie Young troupe shows. Attendance expected to exceed prior days, receipts rising to about 26,883 dollars as organizers project a profitable end for the 1937 exposition.
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Charles Kratochwil
Union County
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Parker
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Brookings County
Lola Murdock
Dewey County
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Mintehaha
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Morrell and Company
Sioux Falls
Clark McCone
Redfield
Swift and Company
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Leroy Darling
Huron Municipal
Frederick High School
Goodman Wonder
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Eric Young
Tennessee
UAW Seeks Changes In GMC Agreement
DETROIT Sept 17 The United Automobile Workers will seek changes in the contract with General Motors including recognition as the sole bargaining agency for all GM employees in the United States and Canada. Other demands cover hours and conditions of work and bargaining procedures. President Homer Martin said the union’s board approved a resolution for discipline of employees known to engage in “wiideas” strikes.
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