Townsend to Take Over Government HOT TIFF IN LEOFLG LIKELY SOON
Washington May 31. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor is reported planning to suspend its nine richest and strongest unions with over 4 million members. President William Green faces a split as leaders threaten to expel industrial and craft groups rather than accept a compromise. Lewin seeks unity among workers while the federation weighs removing charters and rallying already suspended members at the July convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amerian Federation of Labor
Hfl
William Green
Way Sid
John G Vewls
United Mine Workers
Lewin
Industrias
Aleft wUitignists
Tironna
Ils
Worlkern Tod Dublaskys Internator
Ait Walkers
Tinaprophern
Fiit
Milion
Smotler
New York
Guthd Yaw
Amartein Federation of Labor Today
Washington Adjourns Tbd Over Presser Compromise
Congress adjournment hangs on President acceptance of a compromise tas tas Treasury seeks record peacetime. In Granada Colorado a flood death toll rises and detroit Black Legion investigation expands to Canada. Prosecutor charges mix in Chicago farmer labor talks. Managua sees revolters besiege the presidential palace. In London ministers warn over naval treaty strains. Cabinet shakeup rumored amid budget secrets leak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Tas
Treasury
Granada
Colo
Detroit
Black Legion
Managua
Nicaragua
London
Dust Bowl Rain Floods Panhandle Region
Amatillo Texas May 31 reports extraordinary rainfall across the Panhandle and neighboring plains. The soaked landscape includes parts of Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado with lakes forming in fields and roads flooded as farmers hope for relief after years of drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amatillo
Texas
Dust Bowl
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Mars
Pope Marks His Natal Day Denouncing Communism
The pope celebrated his birthday with a Mass at St Peters attended by 40,000 pilgrims from around the world. Cardinal Pignatalli di Delmonte led the ceremony as delegates from the Americas and 23 cardinals were present. The day featured a formal procession with a portable throne and trumpets, followed by the pope’s departure from the basilica and a large public gathering in the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Suleum
St . Peters
Cardinal Pignatalli di Delmonte
Ding Ry Hanny
Dirmany Tell
Bamber
Mary
Lendania Wiile
Prpil
Zioncheck Faces Disorderly Conduct Arrest After Breakout
Washington observer reports Representative Floncheck returned to his apartment before dawn after an incident that saw bolts hurled from the window and a disorderly conduct arrest. His wife, Mrs Zioncheck, vanished after a chaotic 24 hours, during which tenants ejected writer Benjamin Scott Young. Attorney Samuel Herrick Jr could pursue legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Floncheck
Washington State
Boltivs
Henjamin Scott Young
Aubler
Cabinet shakeup in England amid budget scandal rumors
London May 11 Great Britain faces a cabinet shakeup as allegations of budget leakage and a parliamentary tribunal report loom. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin weighs action after pressure from opposition and within his party, with Neville Chamberlain linked to the inquiry and speculation of a major reshuffle including the Colonial Secretary post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Stanley Haldwin
Urartstone
Rick Hug
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Baldwin
Attaire
Avisky
J Hon Thomas
Helena telephone staff honored for heroism during October 1935 quakes
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company in Helena received a special award from the Theodore M Var Memorial Fund for bravery shown during the October 1935 earthquakes. Albert Jones announced the honor at the Helena exchange. The medal recognized employees who aided others during the disaster as the city endured damage and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Helena
Iheodore M Var Memoria Fund
Albert & Jones
Cherhnn
Directone
Wfbie
Anterlean
Wan Meank
Heleu
Great loan asked by Uncle Samuel
Washington May 11 a secretary marphanton ape ded gr che amer t public tonight for one of the largest peaceful bonds in history. He applied for 600000 non 4h cured by three year bonds at 2 percent interest and 400 on five six or notes bearing 1 percent interest. At the same time horf fort told her of these accuurth: Cantina d on Page 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Banda
Just a Minute With ItVIS 5 COBA From Irbet
Fragmented excerpt discusses life in Lhasa and mentions a living Buddha named Joe Louis. References Townsend plan controversy and congressional investigators. Cites distrust of pension funds and political leaders, with a sardonic tone about inquiry and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Forbidden Kingdom
Irbet
Janmes
Joe Louis
Lhasa
Townsend
Nana
Political turmoil and party clashes in Philadelphia
Across Philadelphia and surrounding areas, tension rises as factions led by Townsend and Smith clash over leadership, labor acts, and presidential plans. Reports describe protests, legislative threats, and predicted votes as May brings contentious public responses and shifting alliances.
City builds record housing in first five months of 1936
The city reports record construction activity through May 1936 with permits issued for numerous large projects. Officials say the surge reflects a strong urban expansion, including new dwellings and commercial structures, despite reports of some stalled or delayed developments.
CHICAGO PLANE CRASH INJURES TWELVE ON PASSENGER FLIGHT
A Transcontinental and Western Air transport plane crashed into a house roof near a city airport in Chicago injuring twelve of the fifteen aboard. The crew and passengers, including Captain George House and others, were hospitalized with fractures and trauma as investigators and officials began inquiries into the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chango
Louisiana escape ends in death by own action during capture
A chaotic pursuit of a prisoner named Hamilton ends when he appears trapped and fires at pursuing officers. The armed confrontation leads to Hamilton killing himself, with authorities detailing a tense stand and exchanges of gunfire before the fatal self-inflicted wound.
Vandengerd Declares Third Party Victory or Rebound
Fragmentary OCR text shows a discussion of a third party declaration and a potential victory or defeat. Names and clear facts are unclear, but the piece hints at political maneuvering and a possible election outcome. Further readable details are needed for a precise summary.
Roosevelt plans a Chesapeake Bay cruise from Washington
President Roosevelt, in normal May weather, announces an intended cruise through Chesapeake Bay aboard the Potomac River tomorrow. The plan envisions a pleasant voyage with medical and naval officials aboard, reflecting a typical presidential itinerary of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Chesa Soho Bay
Potomine River
New French Premier to Tackle Strikes Amid Turmoil
France swears in a new premier as strikes loom across key industries. The incoming government vows swift action, urging unity while labor groups press demands. Political observers warn Tuesday could test the administration's resolve and trigger resignation rumors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
World News
Ff Stcanty
Japan
Amariily
Argarilia
Tir Panhandle
Bette Porig
Ameruily
Elbert Kan
Panhanda
Aruth
Pradius
Tego Brats Thalwaye
Fedis
Linares
Valtean
England
Belek
Conlin Don Mays
Samuel
Holy Land
Busuiong
Ay Polie
Europe
Pellee Mee
Tongale
G. Smith
Tony
Hoey
Philadel
Waliahee
Wasmington
Fariestan
Milton Omanhara
Wanniiegien
Haves Inc
Melenats
Linden
Bill Inephewrant
Indal
Algeria
Oscar Uaarnon
Peng
Amy
SURF
Tata
Waynan
St Mola Boapital
Hitet i
Tate
Alpeneo
Pdarsome Garr
Raat Pawel
Robert Wienteen
Wil Mim Y Shepard
Hellaire
Great Plane N Saster
Chicago
Piola Hart
Wotan Smith
Newark
George House
Foumbas
Ono
Howe
Holt Totes Hospital
Premier Varssaly
Silor & His
Mitferto
Bron
Wesuttin
Louisiana
Hatan Tonge Lawig
Wilford Danial
Kiely
Goa
Ely
Les Bericht
Aml
Ahaar
Wadira
Wadi Fournel
Cindaly
Vandengerg
Sadontery
Fay Ny Heth Raffow
President Roosevelt
Enon Cruise
France
Paw Mie
Taedowlty
Toe
Peemice
Klan
Triton Colfiimis Warnelt
Atrikas Wold Heghy
Anglal Wyle
Haa
Manatary
Thevitabla Co
Mhop. Snrraut
Olpe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!