BLOCK DEFENSE MOVE IN TRIAL OF LANCASTER
Miami FL August 13 Capt W N Lancaster on trial for slaying Haden Clarke faced a glare from the witness stand as he denied telling Mrs Clarke he thought he killed the boy The state's attorney blocked physician testimony to suggest Clarke took his own life The trial continues on page six
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New Development in Fight Against Gangs Stirs Insurance Debate
Officials linked to the milk driver safety program reported gangsters threats and now reportedly secured insurance against murder as part of a broader effort to stem violence in the ongoing crackdown. The Aug 13 report notes new insurance measures aimed at protecting those combating gang activity amid rising intimidation.
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Vets Colony in Mexico Faces Border Restrictions
Mexican immigration officers at Juarez barred bonus marchers from entering Chihuahua without interior ministry permission. Doak Carter, leader of a World War bonus group, urged followers toward Columbus N M to mobilize for a proposed colonization plan, despite President Ortiz Rubio’s disapproval. Carter planned talks with Los Angeles real estate operator Reiniger on acquiring land in Chihuahua on long term payments.
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Vote to save the 18th Amendment urged by WCTU leader
Seattle August meeting hears Ella Boole condemn repeal planks from both major parties. She argues Hoover backs state control, urges delegates to vote for dry candidates and oppose any repeal. Boole warns time too short to form a prohibition party. follow conscience and defend prohibition.
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Decision Held Up In Walker Case By Court
Governor Roosevelt postpones ruling on Mayor James J. Walker citing a New York Supreme Court writ and pending Sherman related charges. The hearing resumes next Monday as Walker defends acts amid stock and city contract questions while missing accountant Russell T. Sherwood remains unresolved.
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50 Children Leave Monday for Camp Site
About 50 underprivileged children depart Grafton on Monday afternoon for Stone House to enter a Rotary Club camp for an unspecified period. Captain and Mrs. W. H. Arnold will oversee a daily program, with Salvation Army support and possible community fundraising. Donations of food and camp supplies may be left with Charles Steel at the First Bank.
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Hoover to convene broad business conference for recovery
Washington reports President Hoover plans a general business conference with top leaders from all districts to foster united action on economic rehabilitation. The date is to be announced soon as Hoover weighs two tentative options. He also accepts the resignation of AT&T official Walter Gilford from the relief organization and will appoint a successor.
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Mayor Walker Returns Amid Parked Roses Welcome
New York crowds greeted Mayor James J. Walker at Grand Central as he returned from Albany after hearings before Governor Roosevelt. Morton Downey led a crowd while a brass band played Happy Days Are Here Again. Blumenthal hinted at a $100,000 yearly job if Walker resigns, which he denied plans for.
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Two Miners Die in Slate Quarry Blast
Two miners were killed yesterday in a slate mine at the New River and Pockhbntas Consolidated Coal Company plant. Victims were Herley and another unnamed worker, leaving the town of Welch startled by the tragedy. local authorities investigated the incident as a fatal mining accident.
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Solons to Act on Dry Law at Next Congress Session
Washington January report says Senate Republican leaders plan immediate action on the 18th amendment. Senator McNary of Oregon notes the reconvened Senate will vote to take up prohibition repeal as its first business following Hoover's reform push.
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Fess Plans Open Air Campaign Speeches at Yellow Springs
Washington reports Senator Simeon Fess of Ohio will test campaign speeches in an outdoor walk similar to Henry Clay’s Kentucky flagstone path. Fess, former Republican National Committee chair, aims to use his Yellow Springs estate as an open air forum with livestock audience feedback. He plans several speeches focusing on trees and flowers, not golf.
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Judge Lively Named G. O. P. Bench Choice
Wheeling August 13 The West Virginia Republican Convention adopted a platform and nominated Judge Frank Lively of Charleston for the state supreme court bench. Eight presidential electors were chosen. The platform asserts prohibition is not a party issue and notes West Virginia was dry before national prohibition.
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Hitler Demands Chancellorship as Papen Cabinet Stays
Berlin August 13 President Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler conferred and announced the current cabinet under Chancellor Franz Von Papen will remain. Hitler pressed to be chancellor based on NSDAP strength but refused moral grounds for the move. He declined a vice chancellorship and a interior minister post, opting for organized opposition to the present government.
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Chilean student revolt crushed as martial law imposed
Martial law was proclaimed in Chile after police and troops suppressed a brief student uprising at the University of Chile involving about 400 students. A police officer, a student, and a bystander were killed, with twenty wounded and unconfirmed reports of additional deaths. The government called the move a precaution.
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Official of Motor Company Takes Life
The Detroit News reports Ray A. Graham secretary treasurer of Graham Paige, a major auto figure, drowned at Chatham Ontario after a nervous breakdown. He eluded his brother at the Chatham hotel and leaped into a creek while en route to Morristown New Jersey hospital.
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Manila Blaze Destroys Key Institutions In Walled City
A massive fire raged through three blocks of Manila s old walled city striking the insular bureau of public works Ateneo college and museum among others. Fire authorities estimated the loss up to 95 million pesos with extensive damage to colonial era structures and American regime era properties.
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