Robber Gang Hijacks Illinois Fast Mail Train
Four men, three masked, robed a Chicago to Louisiana bound fast mail and passenger train. They robbed about twenty passengers, shot one man in the hip, and escaped with 843 dollars as the train stopped near Chicago. A Chicago salesman, George Kerr, was wounded. the robbers fled into the countryside after abandoning the train near a station.
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Kankakee
Lanistone
Louisiana
62Rd Street
Chicago
Kensing
George Kerr
John Stack
Anned Stack
World News Gist From The Annodated Pres
A roundup of global events includes Washington debates on antiwar and labor provisions, a sharp focus on direct labor policy, and parliamentary actions on security. Reports note a fatal shooting and injuries in Kansas City aviation incidents, western Kansas farmer objections, and U S congressional moves on federal tax and security measures. Foreign updates cover Eden’s pilgrimage news from Europe, French plans to pressure Germany, Ethiopian troop movements toward Eritrea and Somaliland, and Korea’s stance on European security alignments.
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Washington
Gallup
N. W
Kansas City
Kansas
Peterson honored in teachers meet article
An Inland Empire convention scene features remarks by Dr Rufus B. von Klemsinid of USC voicing opposition to communism in schools and universities. He criticized injecting studies with political content while discussing world influence shifts from Europe to the Pacific.
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Bookano
Wash
Rufus B. von Kicinamid
University of Southern California
von Klemansidant
Putrid
Kisinsmids
Hig Diacusaion
Wanift
Europe
Pacific
Rommuntam
Yess Newinn
Cahimbin
America
Senator Papa seeks more funds for Bureau of Mines
Washington April 4 Senator Papa Idaho urged increased appropriations in the interior department bill. His amendment would add 613000 to the Bureau of Mines fund, raising total bureau funding to about 2000000 if approved by the Senate and committees on mines and mining.
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Washington
Senate
Papa
Idaho
Interior Department
Minca
North Dakota Park to Memorialize Col Roosevelt
A river park in North Dakota will honor Theodore Roosevelt by preserving the Badlands region he hunted and roamed. The natural monument, to be under federal supervision, will include lands purchased for the park with 42 145 of 47 000 acres obtained in Ellinga and MoKanste counties.
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North Dakota Park
Col. Roosevelt
Ameria
Radlanda
North Dakota
Roonevelt
Minhenith
Ita
Retleg
Harry J. Hopkins
Ellinga
MoKanste
Farley Hints At Democratic Victory In 1936
Washington reports James A. Farley expressed cautious optimism about a broad Democratic win in 1936. He refused to confirm plans regarding leaving Postmaster General role or pursuing roles such as campaign chair or New York governorship. He avoided discussing Senator Long and other names, deferring to party leaders.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Annie Emils
New York
Thea Bors
Roosevelt
Walley Long
Congrom
Farley
Senator Long
Senate
President Roosevelt Enjoys Fishing Off San Salvador Island
Miami April 4. President Roosevelt spent a day of very good fishing off San Salvador Island in the Bahamas and arranged for a plane with a business tomorrow near Carinvando. No return date to Washington announced.
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Miami
Fla
Roonrevelt
San Salvador
Bahaman
Washi
Lettuce, steers, and beef prices swing with advice
A San Monica correspondent reports rapid shifts in agricultural markets from lettuce to cattle to sheep. A cattleman shipping steers to Kansas City nets 128 dollars per head, after a prior attempt to market at 60 dollars. A sheepman notes prices have not risen, suggesting volatility in the farming trade.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Phoenix
Aziz
Claremore
Kansas City
Minton
Final Argument in Nelson Affair in San Francisco
Fiery closing arguments in the Nelson case replaced testimony as seven defendants faced conspiracy charges in federal court. Judge Lindley denied motions for directed verdicts and to strike testimony, shaping the instructions to the jury due noon tomorrow. Only two defendants testified, Frank Cochran among them, as defense prospects for acquittal remained uncertain.
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San Francisco
Federal
George
Baby Face
Nelson
Walter C Lindley
Marcon
Deage
Dehart
Frank Cochran
Willkie denounces Wheeler rayburn utility bill as wedge
Wendel J. Willkie, president of Commonwealth and Southern, calls the Wheeler Rayburn plan to abolish utility holding companies the entering wedge for government operation of essential industries. He accuses backers of propaganda and aims to incite public sentiment for drastic legislation. He doubts the bill’s details and links it to recovery plans and political gain.
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New York
Wendel J. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Wheeler-Rayburn
Willkie
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Wedge
Handbill editor cited into court in Billings case
Herman Krogman editor of the Montana Bulletin was cited to appear April 15 before Federal Judge Charles Pray to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for distributing a mimeographed handbill. The document relates to damage suits against the Northern Pacific Railway arising from the 1929 Wibaux mood incident. NP attorney M Gunn said the Bulletin's statements are false and misreading designed to prejudice jurors.
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M . Gunn
Helena
Revolt Ends at Woodville Prison Camp Near Elizabeth City
Fifteen Negro prisoners who refused to leave their camp cell challenged guards at Woodville state prison camp near Elizabeth City. They surrendered late today after the camp received fresh supplies of tear gas and other measures to quell the disturbance.
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Elizabeth City
Woodville State Prison
Here
Government eyes high court test of NRA action
Washington April 4. The administration pressed to seek a Supreme Court ruling on NRA provisions before the current term ends and before June 16 when the act expires. The move signals urgency as Congress studies renewal of the recovery act and a poultry wage and sale provision case faces court scrutiny.
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Washington
Supreme Court
kKovernment
Rehechter
Clash at Gallup Court Sparks Deadly Battle
A morning clash erupted after a court hearing for three unemployed men accused of forcibly retaking a dwelling. Nine people were shot as deputies and crowd exchanged fire near the alley outside the court. The wounded include Boratio Andrade and Solomon J. Hiquibel, while at least one deputy was injured. The mob dispersed as officers, aided by 125 veterans, secured the prisoners. The incident prompted a page 12 continuation.
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Bheritt M. R. Carmichael
Ignacio “Bene” Velarde
Boratio Andrade
Solomon J. Hiquibel
Noy Bagges
Edison Lu
Babbat
Wilden
Fete Moreno
Juan Castro
Soledad Sanchez
Justice of the Peace
Hoberta
Pat
Velarde
Esquibel
Carmichael
Roberts
Grandson of Longfellow held on morals charge in Cambridge
Henry Dana, 54, noted author and lecturer, grandson of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Richard Henry Dana, was held on a morals charge and placed under bail of 2000 dollars after a grand jury indictment. Four youths were arrested in Concord in connection with the case, including Konstant J Aviza, 16, a Cambridge messenger boy. Dana would not comment beyond denying the charge at a bearing. detective Capt John J Canney led the investigation.
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Henry Dana
Longfellow
Cambridge
Mase
Henry Wadeworth
T Longfellow Dana
Warner
Dank
John J. Canney
Concord
Alls
Ton F. Dana
New York City
Harvard Law School
Dana
Cannes
Canney Eaid
Konstant J Aviza
Probaton
Conscription of Labor in Wartime Under Act Feared
Washington reports a vigorous drive to eliminate any possibility of labor conscription under the McSwain antiwar bill as a vote nears. The Senate munitions committee heard a witness claim Hoover would yield only if political trading advantages appear while the House debates amendments to the measure challenging the claim that labor could not be drafted.
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Washington
Tabor
McSwain
Senate Munitions Committee
Herbert Hoover
House
Connery
Labor Committee
Spring Housecleaning Packet From Washington Bureau
The Washington Information Bureau offers a ten cent Spring Housecleaning Packet with guides on home management Upholstered furniture care window protection and more It promises practical concise advice for housewives and invites immediate orders to cover cost and handling with the Helena Independent listing Frederic J Haskin as director and providing a mail address in Washington DC
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Washington Information Bureau
Helena
Independent Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, DC
Monaghan Opposes Security Program Objection Aired
In Washington on April 4 Representative Monaghan Democrat Montana denounced the administration social security bill calling it a plan without a plan. He objected to a new section proposing 50 million dollars for federal aid to state old age pension systems as inadequate.
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Weahington
Monaghan
D. Mont
House
France Britain and Italy seek united front against Germany
Paris reports say France Britain and Great Britain plan joint action to deter a rearming Germany. Laval threatens to break mutual aid pacts with Russia and Czechoslovakia if Italy and Britain do not join. Eden returns soon to help draft security proposals as Praha talks proceed amid Stresa conference focus. Ethiopian army 100000 moves toward Eritrea. Germany protests anti German manifestations in Lithuania met with skepticism.
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Associated Press
France
Haly
Great Britain
Reich
Paris
Europe
Stresa
Pierre Laval
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Anthony Eden
Mimen
Eden
Praha
Cologne
Addin Ababa
Eritrea
Soaliland
Havas
Kuunas
Lithuania
Germany
Irrigation Plans May Be Expanded Across Nation
Washington April 4--Secretary Ickes hinted at expanding federal irrigation projects due to recent dust storms and soil erosion in the Midwest. He said if erosion continues the government will bring every acre under water for irrigation and noted the Soil Erosion Service has moved to the Agriculture Department while the Reclamation Office remains under Ickes.
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Washington
Telary Ickes Todey
Middle West
Presa
Agriculture Department
Ramaina
Ickes
Farm Administration
Road Surfacing Contract Awarded in Yellowstone Park
The interior department awarded a 197,580 dollar contract to the A H Road company of Cheyenne Wyoming for road surfacing in Yellowstone National Park. The road must remain open during construction and work is to be finished within 206 days from the start.
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Washington
Interior Department
A. H Road Company
Cheyenne
Wyo
Yellowstone National Park
Final enactment of work relief act to come soon
Waalintoo April 4 The Roosevelt administration won the big end of a compromise on the labor cost amendment narrowing delays to final enactment of the work relief bill. A conference tweak set 26 percent of the content for each PWA state project for labor costs with the president to set exact figures later. Speaker Byrne indicated the house would act tomorrow, with relief chief Harry Hopkins saying funds could cover the week and possibly half of next week.
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Waalintoo
Roosevelt
House
Emma
PWA
Byrne
Mans
Honce
Elief
Harry J. Hopkins
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