Inflation and policy shifts roil Roosevelt era markets
Secretaries Woodin and Roosevelt sanc tion an embargo on gold exports to devalue the dollar and press for inflation measures while Congress weighs authority to issue greenbacks and control prices. The move sparks rally across stocks and commodities as London and Paris react with concern.
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Washington debates Cuba policy amid upheaval and fears
Congress and White House weigh intervention versus economic aid as Cuba's unrest grows. Hamilton Fish urges diplomatic action to end terror while Roosevelt resists military measures, seeks to ease Cuba's financial woes and unemployment by boosting sugar imports with tariff reductions, prompting concern from domestic sugar interests. Concerns rise about possible outrages from Machado opponents and potential U.S. involvement.
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White House
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Welles
Cuba
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Ambassadors Arrival and Espionage Trial Highlights
MBassador Josephus Daniels reached Mexico City under guard after a train wreck attempt. Officials reported a change of heart from local critics and he met Foreign Minister Casaurane before presenting credentials to President Rodriguez. In Moscow, British and Russian spies were jailed or deported after a show trial. King George imposed Russian imports embargo. Industrial leaders voiced optimism about the depression and Roosevelt policy. Bryan Owen becomes Denmark’s first American woman ambassador and plans to serve 8.2 percent beer in the legation.
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Mexico City
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John Cushny
Charles Nordwall
A. W. Gregory
Soviet Union
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George
Privy Council
Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Equipment Company
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Denmark
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Weatera Newspaper Union
The will of the people and the house’s vindication
In this 1932 Western Newspaper Union column the author argues that public officials seek vindication for their acts, shaping a politician’s course to reflect district will. It discusses how mail from home can sway votes on major bills, the two year term pressure, party alignment, and the balance between personal ambition and public benefit. The piece frames Congress as a responsive, politically sensitive body within a two party system.
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Ways and Means Committee
Bay
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Senate
Unies
Eggs in Diet Emphasized For Nutrition And Value
An article extols eggs as a nutritionally balanced, affordable food. It highlights yolk contents of iron, phosphorus, vitamins A B and D, and high quality protein. Egg whites supply protein and sulfur, while the shell provides calcium. Eggs supplement milk for infants and aid in preventing rickets, with substantial vitamin D content.
Byzantium City Founded On Bosporus Shore
Ancient Greek Byzantium stood on the Bosporus shore on the easternmost of seven hills near modern Constantinople. It traces origins to around 657 BC, though early dates vary in surviving sources.
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Bosporang
Constantinople
Tstanbul
How to Train Baby's Bowels Prescription Advice
An old family doctor's remedy advises daily half teaspoonful of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to prevent constipation in bottle or breast fed babies. The text extols the doctor's forty seven years of practice, claim of safe birth outcomes, and his focus on women and children.
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Rinso Sinks Grease And Dishes In Record Time
Rinso makes dishwashing easy claiming to cut cleaning time by more than half. The ad touts Rinso as a versatile cleaner previously used for laundry, promising brighter results, gentler hands, and extra suds in hard water. It urges buying the big household package today.
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