Rioting in Brownsville Coal Fields Turns Deadly
In Brownsville Pennsylvania on August 1 a One striker was killed and over twenty wounded as deputy sheriffs using guns and tear gas repelled pickets in a day of turmoil that spread a strike to more than 30 000 miners. Four mines saw fighting with several injured by gunfire tear gas stones and accidents. Louis Padorsky 28 died from injuries at the Frick Coke Company Colonoy No Coal mine. National guard troops were withdrawn by Major Kenneth W. Moore after field observers warned the area could flare. Troops may be dispatched again as Governor Tincher called the situation a potential crisis and asked for reinforcements.
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Adne
Ptotal
Louis Padorsky
Fin Ikelawt
Coloniy Nooal
I. C
Frick Coke Company
Kenneth Wo
Momever
RuArdanen
Tarriatirg
Tiniehot
Frick Company
President Roosevelt to Take On Kidnapping Racketeering
President Roosevelt plans a reinforced federal assault on kidnapping and racketeering. He consults Raymond Motes and Professor Moley, aiming to use the Income Tax and post regulations, the FBI, and the National Recovery Act to curb gang influence. The effort seeks new federal powers and broader cooperation with state authorities.
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Rooverelt
Raymond Motes
Eniang
le Iu
Moley
Roosevelt
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
J. Edgar Foever
Congress
Expansion of credit asked of banks in back-to-work crusade
Washington August 1 President Roosevelt approved measures and Reconstruction Finance Corporation head Inman Jones urged banks to expand credit to aid the back-to-work drive. He cited repayments of 710 million dollars of corporate loans as proof the economy is recovering. A letter from Roosevelt endorsed the need for credit and cooperation to return business to a workable footing, noting banks could raise capital via purchase of preferred stock to ease credit without weakening their positions.
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Hoosevelt
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Treasury
Inman Jones
Reconstruction Corporation
Amodtt
Jones
Werald
Yono
Aetter
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Tetler
Chicago World’s Fair shows criticized as too raw
August Pat of AP reports Mayor Kelly condemned certain World’s Fair displays as inappropriate and indecent. He cited revenue dances in the Oriental village and a dancer performing in the nude, calling the scenes vulgar and unfit for spectators.
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Chicago
Kelly
Anid Miyar Kelly
Three Leading Flyers Honored in New York
In New York a parade and civic welcome honored aviator Captain James A Mollison and aviatrix Amy Mollison along with Amelia Earhart era pioneer Ab Richard at an Advertising Club luncheon hosted by Mayor John D. OBrien.
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New York
England
James A. Mollison
Mra. Mollison
Aimmie Mattern
AB Ricard
Houor
John 1B. O'Brien
Ursc
Charles Bourachet, an heir reportedly kidnapped by an organized gang, described nine days of captivity tied and handcuffed in a dark hideout. Federal operatives believe the ransom could total up to 75 000 to 100 000 dollars, though the amount demanded remains undisclosed. The wife of Bourachet paid the ransom, with Arthur Scelfeson serving as chief intermediary.
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Oklahoma City
Charles Bourachet
Fren
Arthur Scelfeson
Altorness
Japan GOP military chiefs plan record defense build up
Tokyo reports Tapanees army and navy chiefs submitted defense expenditure estimates for the coming fiscal year totaling 690 million yen. The plan includes 180 million yen for new naval construction and 76 million yen for modernization of capital ships, with overall defense outlays rising 30 percent over 1921-29 levels as Washington limits loom.
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Tokyo
Tapanees
Finance Ministry
Shina
Newy
Tapan
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Park Service Seeks Jackson Hole Extension Inquiry
The National Park Service welcomes a Jackson Hole boundary inquiry as Senator Carey and Arnold Camelmerer discuss extending Yellowstone by adding areas from the Jackson Hole region. Rockefeller interests and land purchases figure in plans, with hearings set to begin August 7 at Jackson, Wyoming.
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Denver
National Park Service
Arnold Cammerer
Yebtowatons National Park
Cammorer
Robert J. Carey
Wyninfin
Jackson Hole
Atown Park
Park Service
John DD. Rockefeller
Dackwon Hole
Daekwon Hole
Yellowstone Park
Code of ethics urged for press to aid law enforcement
Malenin W. Ringay editorial director of the Ta-, Uroit Frog Proas demanded a special code of ethics for treatment of crime news by newspapers. He urged editors to assume part of the responsibility for gang violence and to avoid sensationalism, calling for national, reasonable standards within law enforcement coverage.
O Connell Kidnapping Negotiations Revealed by Attorney
Louis Snyder Albany attorney disclosed his role in negotiations with John J. O Connell Jr kidnappers at a press conference. District Attorney John T. Delaney planned to trap the kidnap mob as $40000 ransom was paid and currency was allegedly marked. O Connell was released last Sunday morning.
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Albany
Louis Snyder
John J. O'Connell, Jr
John T. Delaney
O'Connell
Snyder
New York City
Helena Prepares for President Recovery Drive Across Nation
Helena readies to join a nationwide recovery effort under the NERA. President Roaxryell’s plan promises a recovery grant to every U S citizen and echoes the Great War loan campaigns. W J Chardh, president, outlined steps to organize local business and civic groups. Representatives will be drafted to supervise the campaign as material and instructions arrive. Commercial club and local organizations coordinate via interim officers. Page 10 continuation.
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Helena
NERA
Roaxryell
United States
Jubiic
W. J. Chardh
Ele
Rin
Church Beleves
New York Milk Men Pull Riots In Price Fight
A statewide milk strike led by Rochester and Roanville dairymen sparked clashes as five farmers were injured in scuffles with state police. Milk and cream were dumped and deliveries disrupted in four counties Oneida Herkimer Chenango and Lewis as officials sought to protect crops and grain supplies amid demands for a larger share of the consumer milk dollar.
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New York
Noonville
Empire Natrymen's Association
Oneida
Herkiner
Chinango
Lews
Holland Patent
Alder Crock
Glen Told
Alpert Woodhead
Rochester
Stanley Mirek
Roanville
Explosion at Campo de Marte Arsenal Kills and Injures Civil Guards
Nihagua, Nicaragua Aug 2 4 Thirty civil guards were officially reported dead or wounded today from an explosion at the Campo de Marte arsenal.
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Nihagua
Nicaragua
Campo de Marte
Roosevelt called to push code drive and public support
Washington Aug 1 The recovery administration urged business leaders to enlist 48 state committees and 26 district boards in mobilizing citizens, employers, and consumers for the five month emergency employment program. Blue Eagle insignia appeared in stores as employers rushed to sign wage and hour agreements, while Johnson prepared industry codes for coal and auto sectors and warned of swift action against code violations.
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Washington
T Roosevelt
Blue Eagles
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
State Recovery Board for Montana Names Wine stine of Helena
The national recovery administration announced committees of business leaders drafted by President Roosevelt for state recovery plans. The Montana state recovery board lists Norman Winestine of Helena J L Kelly Anaconda J A Loveince Borgman William Powers Baldiville George Shanley Great Falls Louis B ONeill Shelby Desmond J ONeill Glendive M J Sullivan Alhambra Wo He Young Kalispell. District boards include Billings M T W Jorgeson Spokane and other western locales.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bend State
J. Sullivan
Alhambra
Wo He Young
Kalispell
Seattle
Wyomlup
Montank
Idaho
Tracy S. MecCraken
Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. B. Brooks
Casper
EL Moore
Billings
Mont
Kerr Beadle
Butte
TB. W. Jorgeson
Spokane
Wash
Mra
Scott Bullitt
G. P. Mix
Moscow
First Test of NIRA Program in Federal Court
In Chicago a group of independent milk dealers sought a court injunction to halt government enforcement of the new milk code setting a 10 cent per quart minimum. They argue the code violates constitutional rights and would threaten their livelihoods if forced to cash and carry at the same price as home delivery. The case, heard by Judge James I Wilkerson, pauses proceedings until next Monday with no prosecutions against independents while awaiting a full hearing or transfer to Washington.
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Chicago
Frst
Moosevelt
James I
Wilkerson
Washington
Board of Health
Torrid East Heat Grimly Grips Cities
The Associated Press reports record heat across the East with New York City at about 100 degrees and rising humidity. Four deaths linked to the heat, plus prostrations in Baltimore and Pittsburgh, highlight the dangerous conditions as heat lingers and scattered showers offer only brief relief in parts of the nation.
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Associated Press
New York City
Atlantic
Newark
Baltimore
Body of 20 year old murdered girl found in California
The body of a young woman about 20, beaten and found near the San Gabriel Country Club, was identified tentatively as Mary Mazon Sonhul of Escondido Calif. The Arkansas convention ratified an appeal to support the federal constitution. Authorities traced a phone call and planned further inquiries.
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California
Gan Gabriel
Cal
Arig. T
San Gabriel Country Club
Anthoriten
Aheriffa
Daputton
Mary Mazon
Sonhul
Escondido
Rita
Arkanana Doulaht
John Morlamendmont
Depais
Morrell
Halo LocOrty
Arkansas
Aimee Semple McPherson Returns From World Tour
Aimee Semple McPherson Matton arrives in Los Angeles thinner and in tears after her world tour. Followers of the Angelus temple greet her publicly while her husband David Matton is absent, preparing for a vaudeville career amid Trutton’s remark that she fears living a terrible dream.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Aimee Semple McPherson
Matton
David Matton
Trutton
Hint
Communist observances provoke unrest and hunger strikes worldwide
The Associated Press reports August 1 anti war activities organized by the Communist International sparked disorders and arrests in cities across the globe. About 609 political prisoners in Latvia began a two week hunger strike while protests in Berlin and Madrid led to arrests and security measures.
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Associated Press
Communist International
Latvia
Cama- Ruey
Cuba
Public Works Allocates Nearly 100 Million to Western Projects
Washington Aug 1 AP Almost a hundred million dollars were set aside by the Public Works Administration for three western projects to provide power irrigation and transportation. The board approved 63000000 for the Grand Coulee dam on the Columbia river 22700000 for the Casper Alcora reclamation project in Wyoming and 11500000 for the nine foot channel on the upper Mississippi to allow deep draft boats to St Paul and Minneapolis. The total allocations from the 3300000 fund exceed one billion dollars as work relief expands. Roads get 400000000 of the funds.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Toonevelt
Public Works Board
Grand Coulee
Columbia River
Casper-Alcora
Wyoming
Misataamps
St. Paul
Minneanalls
Industrial Recovery Board to Meet Here
Industrial Recovery Board meeting announced for here tomorrow with commissioners James Murray of Butte Raymond Hart of Fillings and Peter Peterson of Uluagow to discuss informal steps toward forming the commission as directives arrive from Washington.
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Butte
Aug
James 5. Murray
Raymond M. Hart
Fillings
Peter Peterson
Uluagow
Uetens
Murray
Washington
Mob battle injures crowd at Coney Island pool edge
At Coney Island edge of an outdoor pool a fist fight between two swimmers sparked a rush to the railing. The barrier gave way sending bathhouses and lockers collapsing onto bathers and injuring dozens with several seriously hurt. Police and emergency units restored order as fighters fled, names unavailable.
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New York
Steoplechase
Coury Island
Beteen
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