Dispute Over Rail Scale Nears Resolution
Hopeful signs emerged as labor leaders and executives reported progress toward settlement of the wage dispute. Strikes continued in Cleveland and Birmingham with oil workers and miners mobilizing, a violent clash at Parrish Alabama leaving 144 shots fired, and a push for a nine hour day and end of the shark finage collection system.
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World News In Gist From The Antomated Prean
Washington faces national planning needs over legislative cures as officers are ordered to act. Attorney General Minka pushes armored cars and airplato for investigations into financier matters. Congress plans adjournment while Mack accuses bid plans of unsafe equipment. Relief HQ in Kansas aids storm victims. Japanese envoy involved as Sino-Jap tensions rise. Exiled figures in Casablanca suffer via heart attack. Madrid sees a strike wave and amnesty releases 6000 political prisoners. Canal Zone moves US fleet efficiently through Panama.
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Nervy Texas woman foils three kidnappers
Fort Worth, April 24. Charles M. Kella Jr., 28, was abducted and driven for 19 hours through east Texas before a Winfield filling station operator freed him with a pistol. Two captors were arrested near Mount Pleasant for interrogation. a third pursuer escaped. The heroine is Mrs G H McKee.
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Everett Sanders Sidelined as GOP Chairman Questions Rise
Washington April 24. Everett Nandora chairman of the Republican National Committee was reported to have summoned committeemen to a meeting to consider his resignation. Sanders who led the party during the Hoover Roosevelt campaign had been in poor health and feared unable to return to politics soon. Names mentioned for possible succession included Witten Arn Henry TP Fletcher, former ambassador to Italy, former Senator James F Watson, and Walter Hallahan. Frank Wao, publisher of the Chicago Daily News, drew support but demurred from the post.
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Extradition Sought for Machado and Aide
State department officials announce a requisition for the extradition of former Cuban president Gerardo Machado and his former chief of staff General Alberto Herrera. Both are charged with murder related to killings during the Machado regime. Machado is reported to be in Miami, Florida.
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Political move to bar politics in Home Owners Loan Corp
Washington April 24 a new effort seeks to legislate politics out of the Home Owners' Loan Corp with Senator Norris preparing to renew his amendment banning political considerations from hiring. Chairman Fahey defended that Congress will not appoint unfit persons to the agency and oppose politicized employment.
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Bank President Recalls Round Lake Bank Raid Attempt
Illinois banker recounts a failed raid on First Miata bank in Round Lake. Two robbers entered the cage asking for work, shots were exchanged after the alarm was sounded. Local vigilantes and neighbors joined the gunfight, with one bandit shot and captured as others fled.
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Bank in Sand Springs Robbed by Two Men
Sand Springs Okla April 24 The Bank of Sand Springs was robbed of 2000 by two men about 30 years old who released four hostages and escaped in a two door Ford V eight sedan two miles south of town.
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President Roosevelt Commutes Livingston Boy Sentence
Keith Botterud, a Livingston youth, receives a presidential commutation amid public petitions. The action allows immediate release from the county jail but keeps him under court supervision after conviction tied to a Montana liquor ring.
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Case of Bishop Cannon to be given to jury soon
Washington reports the Bishop Cannon Jr case heads to the jury after days of questions about land transfers and alleged conspiracy to violate the corrupt practices act by failing to report contributions. Testimony touched on missing records kept at the Temperance and Social Service office where “satchel gone” and money traces vanished.
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Innocent Bystander Bitten by Dogs in San Andon
An 8 year old boy, Frederick W. McConville, was bitten by three dogs while attempting to separate a fight in San Andon. He received 30 bites and was treated at a local hospital and released, stating none of the dogs were injured.
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Fresh Plans for Oil Regulation
Washington reports Secretary Ickes approved an oil revision to empower an enlarged planning and coordination committee. The plan aims to balance gasoline production with consumption by setting an allowable total for refineries nationwide. The country will be divided into refinery districts and an advance notice of twenty days will precede district allocations by a national coordinator.
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Sugar Control Bill Nears Final Passage in Senate
Washington April 24 The sugar control bill looks set for final Senate action tonight and a possible trip to the White House. A Senate amendment to repeal a tax on existing sugar allotments was modified earlier today.
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Reds Have O Light Lead In St Paul
St Paul Minn April 24 Mayor William Mahoney labor candidate and Mark Gehan independent led in a tight mayoral race as returns from 160 of 137 precincts showed Mahoney ahead by 697 votes with 81 711 to Gehan 31 014 The battle drew attention from farmer labor republican and democratic groups ahead of the state election when Floyd Olson seeks a third term The campaign also targeted the police department over crime waves in the past two years continues on page 2
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Parents held for death of wee girl
St Antoine Abbe Quebec April 24 Edouard Groleau 42 and his wife were charged with murder after an inquest jury found they mistreated and starved their 11 year old daughter until she drank kerosene to quench her thirst. The child died ten days ago.
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End of Bandit Thought Near Chicago
Chicago April 24 Five thousand police officers across five states were told by federal authorities that the end of John Dillinger's bloody trail was near. Government men in charge of the manhunt said it could be days or hours before the outlaw was killed or captured. Reports from citizens flooded anticrime directors as investigators tracked Dillinger to Minnesota near Minneapolis and St Paul while another group pursued the remaining outlaws toward northern Wisconsin after gun battles.
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Powers Move Cautiously In Asiatic Crisis
Reports indicate Chinese ministers push for a Geneva conference to explain reconstruction needs and appeal for aid as Tokyo upholds a non‑intervention stance. Japan’s Hirota faces selling an April manifesto to both public and foreign governments, while Washington hints at silence on the issue. London notes Britain’s government reportedly opposes the move.
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Congress chiefs frame program for closing session
Washington April 24 AP Congress leaders moved to trim the remaining work to be done before recess. Speaker Malney and House Leader Byrns targeted three measures to finish by May 20, while Senate Leader Robinson warned about ten major regulatory items still to be considered, risking a session into June.
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Air Mail Awards Expected Soon in Senate Debate
Washington reports a Senate clash over low air mail bids claiming some bidders used ungated equipment. Senator Black counters with records showing cheaper postwar bids could yield lower rates than canceled contracts. Awards on 21 routes are expected this week as the Army currently carries the mail.
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Dillinger rumor and escape report from April dispatch
A fragmented notice recalls a Dillinger related incident and an April dispatch from Michigan City reporting four prisoners escaping. It mentions an Indiana judge's unusual sentencing line and a local note about Warren and supper arrangements, all in terse, garbled OCR style.
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Bit of Old Ireland Heading for Chicago
Dublin dispatch reports six freight cars loaded with genuine Irish bog left for Chicago to supply the bog for use in an Irish village at the Century of Progress. The shipment marks a cultural exhibit linking Dublin and Chicago as part of a postwar showcase.
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President Roosevelt Champions Evolution Over Revolution
President Roosevelt urged national planning over quick fixes in a speech to leaders backing a $25,000,000 subsistence home program. He dismissed revolutionary cures and praised brain trust approaches as he and Bernard Baruch emphasized using gray matter to forge new policies. The talk, delivered amid complaints of population imbalance, echoed plans to aid pare nitte stranded workers in industrial regions.
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Spanish amnesty sparks unrest as calls for martial law rise
Madrid reports warned of tense atmosphere after President Alcala Zamora signed an amnesty bill releasing over 5,000 political prisoners. General strikes and extremist activity surged as ministers weighed cabinet resignation and possible martial law amid threats and protests. General Joss Ban juro, a monarchy foe, was among the amnesty beneficiaries.
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Silver market sinks on liquidation amid political concerns
New York April 24. The silver market fell sharply as operators liquidated holdings amid expected opposition to reconstitution legislation. Futures opened down 1 5/8 to 1 1/2 cents and closed 1 to 2.05 cents lower. Total sales reached 558 contracts, about 13.95 million ounces, the heaviest daily volume since March 15.
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Reds Plot to Mine Army and Navy Alleged in California
Sacramento April 24. Evidence presented by Clarence Morrill links communists to a plot to foment discontent and mutiny in the U S military and California National Guard. The plan reportedly sought to enlist service members via relatives and friends and cited a southern California meeting of communist leaders as laying out the scheme. The evidence outlines six major aims to undermine the armed forces.
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Map of North America offer from Washington Information Bureau
A Washington DC based bureau advertises a Map of North America promising insight into the continent. The glossy item costs ten cents plus postage, and the notice invites readers to mail for a copy.
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