Democratic rift widens as Hearst backs Jeffersonian ticket
Washington reports a splits within the Democratic Party as William Randolph Hearst proposes a Jeffersonian Democratic ticket to face Roosevelt. Kansas Republicans rally behind Governor Landon while conservative Democrats grow louder, with figures like Byrd, Hoey, and Talmadge named as potential alignments. The piece notes cross-state maneuvering and conjecture on party realignment as the convention nears.
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William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Kansas
Frank Shnox
Shoul
Sait
Benator Byrd
Virginia
Firehly
Maryland
Talmadge
Georgia
Global News Roundup with Political Turmoil and Crises
A broad world snapshot reports mixed economic fears and political tensions. U S credit stability flagged amid a government bond offering, while leaders like Alfred KR. Smith and Curtis push for policy stances. International items cover Italy Ethiopia and Britain Geneva diplomacy, plus a US domestic incident in Alabama and Wyoming.
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Washington
Lofferson
Alfrad KR. Smith
Curtis
U.S
Aigia Farm
Alabama
Wyanluc
Grace Prescott Leads San Diego in Cleveland Air Derby
Grace Prescott of San Diego seizes early lead in the Cleveland bound air derby. Race chairman Warren E. Carey notes Prescott far ahead as rivals from Akron Hollywood and Coronado push to close the gap before the finish at Cleveland Municipal Airport.
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San Diego
Cleveland
Akron
Girne Prescot
Calin
Donight
Marcin
Warren E. Carey
Prescott
Hindowa
Cleveland Municipel
Recond Plain
Carey
Woodman
Coronado
Valif
Wabash Employes to Quit Tomorrow Strike Ordered for 1500 Workers
An overwhelming strike vote by Wabash Railway employees prompted an order for about 1,500 workers to walk out at 6 30 AM Saturday. Union leaders say pay cuts were imposed without negotiation and a National Railroad Adjustment Board decision was not fully accepted. Unions involved include the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Order of Railway Conductors, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
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St. Lewis, Ave
Wabash Railway Company
Om- Pioyrx
National Railroad Adjustment Board
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers
Order
Montana highway commission sets out fourteen contracts
Great Falls Aug 29 The Montana highway commission outlines contracts for 14 projects totaling 9 1 7 250 000 under an 11 million program with bids opening tomorrow Plans call for September meetings at Helena and Butte and require detailed specifications and timely completion Chairman McGregor says contractors must not overextend and must employ Montana workers at 99 4 percent for July
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Montana Highway Commission
Xcanion
Hotona
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Ing
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McGregor
Specifica Tana
Wimaolf
Hollywood writer dies under circumstances indicating self harm
Hollywood August 24 Carl Brickgdn 27 scenarist of Silver Dollar and Edward G Rohinson adaptations was found dead under police reported self inflicted causes. Fort Peck Fort Peck August 29 men and machinery move about 235000 cable yards daily during dam construction in northeastern Montana including fill tunnel waste sand gravel aggregate ion grave and boulders.
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Hollywood
Carl Brickgdn
Edward G. Rohinson
Fort Prk
Fort Perk
Mammoth Fort Peck
Montana
Wyoming closes Mitchell irrigation canal headgates
Nebraska officials report Wyoming officials closed the Mitchell district canal headgates at Torrington to stop water from being wasted into Horse Creek. The Nebraska Irrigation Bureau, aided by the National Guard, restored a damaged section and built a protective dike as water was diverted back toward the North Platte River from Interorse Creek. About 30 second feet flowed through the headgates as the two states dispute canal management.
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Neb
Mitchell Irrigation District
Wyoming
Joe Albert
Jarl Gaensslen
Torrington
Horse Creek
Nebraska Bureau of Irrigation
Nebraska National Guard
Mitchell District
Wyoming Territory
Sandbas
North Platte River
Albert
Anaconda to Issue Debentures in Financing Move
New York August 29 A 1000000 year debenture issue by Anaconda Copper Mining will be offered in October. James E Mitchell chairman Myth & Co Inc said the bonds would be used to relieve the company of all bank loans and that the cash balance now exceeds 15 million. Banks loans totaled about 59.6 million as of December 31 1934 and have been reduced modestly since. Mitchell declined to specify the bond rate and noted his prior role with Blyth & Co Inc and intimate knowledge of Anaconda's finances.
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Anaconda
James E. Mitchell
Myth & Co, Inc
Mitelkelt
Bank Ioana
Annona
Mitchell
Convon
Bonda
Anaconia
Heya
Heo
Blyth & Co., Inc
King Leopold Escapes with Slight Injuries
The article reports the death of Queen Astrid in an automobile crash and King Leopold's return journey with minor injuries. It notes the royal entourage, the train to Brussels, and Astrid's status as mother of three, with details of her age and origin. The piece recalls a prior royal death and describes the emotional scene as the coffin is moved.
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Associated Press
Lucerne
Switzerland
Belgium
Astrid
Leopold
Paul van Zeeland
Tostrain
Brussels
King Albert
Brun
Mane
Fire destroys Midland timber warehouse in Miles City
Miles City August 29. A blaze swept the Midland timber company warehouse, causing estimated losses of 40 000 to 850 000. Origin undetermined. Fire discovered about o'clock, interior of the 75 by 150 foot building burned within minutes. Concrete walls prevented spread to nearby structures. Walls bulged from heat. embers rose up to 100 feet, and flames destroyed the entire stock.
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Miles City
Midland Timber Company
Ofr
Livestock Group Seeks Tariff Assurance From Roosevelt
The National Livestock Marketing Association telegrammed President Roosevelt urging assurance that 200,000 livestock producers would not be jeopardized by reduced tariffs or altered sanitary regulations.
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Chicago
National Livestock Marketing Assoctation Today
Roosevelt
Death of Young Queen Astrid Sparks Grief Across Monarchies
Crowned heads bowed and eyes wet with tears at news of Queen Astrid of Belgium’s death. Crown Princess Marie Jose in tears in Naples, King Leopold’s sister comforted by her mother, while Sweden’s Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg mourned. King Victor Emmanuel and King George expressed sympathy. U.K. leaders and U.S. officials, including President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull, conveyed condolences.
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Marie Jane
Leopold
Falace
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Minesa
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Farm bankruptcy and railway pension measures signed
President Roosevelt signed the farm bankruptcy measure and the railroad pension bills, replacing prior laws held unconstitutional. The farm plan allows a three year stay on foreclosures, with custody given to the court and rent payments, while the debtor may buy back property over six years. The railroad pension provides up to 120 dollars monthly for 65 or 30 years service, funded by a new tax on workers and railroads.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Duke of Gloucester to marry Lady Alice Scott
Balmoral Scotland Aug 29 King George and Queen Mary announced the engagement of Duke of Gloucester third son to Lady Alice Montagu Douglas-Scott age 24. The match joins England's old aristocracy with a common artistic background. No wedding date announced yet.
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Portal
Farmers urged to govern themselves in destinies
Chicago August 29. Charles E. Collina of Kit Carson Colorado vice president of the Farmers Independent Council of America, declares during a visit that farmers and consumers would be better off if left alone to work out their own destinies.
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Charles £. Collina
Kit Carson
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New Hauptmann Plea Raises Lindbergh Case Questions
In Trenton New Jersey Captain Lamb cites fingerprints from the Lindbergh property for comparison with any child prints offered by Hauptmann defense attorney C Lloyd Fisher. Col Schwarzkopf offers to compare in Fisher's presence. The plan seeks new trial grounds while prosecutors prepare to oppose.
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Joan J. Lamb
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New Jersey State Police
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H. Schwarzkopf
C. Lloyd Fisher
Hauptmann
Wisher
California
Salt
Hollywood
Charles 4. Lindbergh, Jr
Vincent A. Marco
Long Island
Lamb
Schwarzkopf
Fisher
Col. Lindbergh
Betty Gow
Dwight W. Morrow
Two States to Be Taken Off Relief Roll
Washington reports Harry L. Hopkins orders complete abandonment of relief in Alabama and Wyoming after next Monday as part of reducing work relief programs. The move follows rising costs and worker shortages, with 386 projects rejected, and aims to trim September direct relief to 75 million dollars from 93 million.
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Alabama
Wyoming
Harry L. Hopkins
Reliet
Iskes
PWA
jMan
Hopkins
Ickes
Healthhs CCC
Hopking
Guarded jail as crowd disperses over NJ murder suspect
Bridgeton New Jersey Aug 30 heavy guard at Cumberland County jail after a 500 strong crowd dispersed. Police reinforced to prevent mob from seizing 32 year old Black suspect Romeann Johnson charged with killing Mrs Minole Horuritz. Traffic toll California six year total 280000 killed or maimed per California Traffic Safety Council estimates. From 1929 to 1935 there were 14 794 killed.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Cumberland County
Romeann Johnson
Minole Horuritz
Sacramento
Cal
California
Oakland
California Traffic Safety Council
Four die as wall of water strikes Arizona bus
In Willcox Arizona a mudslide sent a wall of water down a mountainside sweeping a transcontinental bus with 27 passengers and two crew. Four people died and three were injured. Names include Joe N Sablin 65 of Chicago Mary Bush 28 Rayon Jonah 11 of Turson Arizona and John J Real of Tula Oklahoma. A 28 year old Steve Stapleton of Dallas was found in the mud.
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Joe N. Sablin
Jackson Boulevard
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Mary Bush
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Statera
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John J. Real
Tula
Okla
W. Pruitt
Steve Btapleton
Dallas
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