L Duce Not For Halt In Civil Fight
Rome reports Italy opposes any armistice or truce in the Spanish civil war at this time. A government source says the stance counters British and other European efforts to pause fighting or withdraw foreign volunteers. Fascist writers claim an armistice would aid intervention, while British proposals face mixed reactions.
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Rome
Italy
Lahan
Ival Tirstain
Spain
Noar Nirgiag Gavin
Spantu Antiquitists
Usurgente
Hubao
Four Boats Begin Race Up Missouri River from St Louis
Four boats started a long distance race from St Louis to Fort Benton Montana traveling up the Missouri River toward St Charles. The Glasgow Fort Peck fleet led, reaching St Charles at 6 20 p m mountain standard time. The Great Falls followed, while Malta Fort Benton tangled on a sand bar and Fort Benton engine trouble. The Malta grounded and Fort Benton had engine issues before all crafts tied up at St Charles by 2 32 p m.
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St. Leis
May
St. Teuly
Fort Benton
Mont
Missouri River
St. Charles
Freight Central
Evalver
Glasgow-Fort Peck
Great Falls
Malta
Fort Denton
Tle
Wisterte
St. Louis
Fight on Court Bill to Finish With No Compromise Likely
Washington May 23 An apposition dominated committee report to senate on court reorganization plan heightens the chance of a final clash. Senate judiciary leaders say the minority report is not planned and Senator Johnson opposes any compromise while awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on the social security act. The decision may affect top court personnel legislation and tax provisions for old age pensions affecting 26.81 million workers and 2.7 million employers.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Thaasenfelt
Senate Judiciary Committee
Menhave
Tle
Ashuret
Supreme Court
High Court
Retiou
Hone
Today and Tomorrow by Lipppmann on hidden corners
A mock critical column argues the Roosevelt era judicial expansion would flood courts with fifty new judges, reshaping the lower federal system. It notes congestion concerns limited to one circuit while predicting broader district court appointments and long term power realignments.
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Supreme Court
Mttla
Federn
Cirewit Court of Appeal
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Ite World
District Courtm Dire
Roonevelt
Teanty-Flya
Roosevelt
Iaw
Orricoys
Rockefeller Dies in Sleep at 8th Year in Ormond Beach
World news digest reports John D. Rockefeller Sr. dies in his sleep in Ormond Beach Florida. Other items note the US president preparing to address Congress on unspecified legislation, and Soviet claims of a North Pole landing amid broader wartime chatter.
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Ormond Beach
Fla
John D Rockefeller
Washington
Congress
Vittaburgh
C.S0
Soviet Union
North Pole
Rome
Italy
Alice
Spain
Muscolint
Auto Crash near Sieben Kills Two, One Hurt
A DeSoto sedan touring from Helena to Great Falls crashed after a front tire blew near Sieben. Howard Bale of Tronwood and Mrs. Howard Bide of Ironwood died at the scene. John Meadows of Tronwood was severely injured and later died. The wreckage lay among boulders by Little Prickly Pear creek as witnesses approached the canyon bottom.
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Sieben
Great Falls
Helena
Wolf Creek Canyon
Howard Bide
Ironwood
Michigan
Howard Bale
Tronwood
John Meadows
Rupger Forge
Perkong
DeSoto
Prickly Pear Creek
Bale
Meadows
Labor Message From Washington on Wages and Hours
Senate and House leaders conferred with the White House on a proposed labor message. Black said no definite hours or wage limits were set, to be worked out in committee. Connery noted a 35 to 40 hour work week with a $16 weekly minimum as part of the plan pending congressional action. Robinson reported extended talks with the president after a weekend trip.
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Washington
Robinson
Black
Senate
Howe
Rongevely
Congress
Connery
House Labor Committee
White House
Windsor and Wallis Pose Before Cameras in Monts
The Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield appeared for partiality today in Monts France as villagers gathered a quarter mile away and cheered.
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Monts
France
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
Partiaity
Great Financier Passes in Mansion in Florida
Chronologion: Highlights from the life of John D. Rockefeller Sr. spans birth in 1829 to death in 1907 in Florida. Includes forming Standard Oil, key marriages, trust dissolution, major wealth milestones, and late-life events with fluctuating dates and notes on stock actions. The fragmentary timeline preserves named entities like Standard Oil, Rockefeller, Landis, and New Jersey, with several dates and events.
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John D. Rockefeller
Nichford
Tioga County
Andrews, Clark & Co
Marrea Lanre Celestia
Spellman
Akron
Ohio
Standard Ol of
Standard Oil Trust
Methea
Standard OW
New Jersey
Standard
Kenesaw Mountain Landla
Rockefellor
Suunreme
Landis
Standard OI Trust
Suaudard ON
New Jerary
Nogkefelier
Stoke
Ormond Reach
Fla
Death of John D Rockefeller Sr in Florida
John D Rockefeller Sr died in his 98th year at the Casements in Ormond Beach Florida after a long career in American industry. Funeral plans call for a private service at Pocantico Hills and burial in Lake View Cemetery Cleveland, with Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick officiating.
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Pocantico
Cleveland
Ohio
Ormond Beach
Fla
John D. Rockefeller
Casements
Harry L. Merryday
Rockefeller Estate
Povantico Hills
Tarrytown
Trockefeller
Dockkegner
Harry Emerson Fosdlek
Riverside Church
Pocantico Tmlus
Rockefeller
Lake View
Rockefeller Philanthropy May Leave Little Estate Tax Collected
Washington reports that John D. Rockefeller Sr. philanthropy may reduce federal estate taxes. W. Parker cites 1929 revenue data showing Rockefeller died in Florida with only 12035.03 in 1922 income tax, suggesting most wealth moved to heirs or foundations. Estimated 1 billion estate could incur over 500 million in inheritance taxes. top rates exceed 70 percent for large estates.
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Washington
W. Parker
Congressional
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Parker
Congress
Florida
Rockefeller
Hia
Torkefeller Philanthroaters
Just a Minute with Irvine Cobb Las Santa Monica
In Santa Monica on May 28 Irvin Cobb reflects on ruins of first Americans and their ancient cliff dwellings. He notes the conflicting theories among archaeologists and jokes about a single eminent authority, Mr Justice McReynolds, who claims all others are wrong.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Justice MceReynolds
Irvin G. Cobb
Poetry About Faith From Rockstaller Brings Quiet Fame
In Ormond Beach Florida May 23 a brief poem by John D Rockstaller Br reflects a life of faith and hope. He loved poetry and urged others to succeed and his five line verse was printed on cards and widely shared. The verse proclaims that despite hardship work and happiness coexist with the line God was good to me every day.
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Ormond Bench
Fla
John D. Rockstaller
Ifa
Onen
Avery
Ormond Beach
Mitle
John
John D. Rockefaller
Regular habits kept Rockefeller alive, says doctor
Lakewood New Jersey May 23 no medical miracle kept John D. Rockefeller alive 59 long but principally regular habits of diet sleep and exercise his personal physician said the aged millionaire took several patented articles religiously to aid his health Dr Robert Nuermann said he declined to tell what they were saying he did not wish to give manufacturers a chance to make millions by advertising that they kept him alive
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Lakewood
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
Mllonaire
Robert Nuermann
Mr. Rockefeller Alfire
Neighbors Lose Beloved Friend Neighbors Lose Beloved Friend
A fragmented reminiscence notes the death of John D. Rockefeller, nearly 88, in Florida. The piece references Daytona Beach area coverage and Rockefeller’s philanthropic influence, with a somber tone about his long alert life ending.
Rockefeller's dime giveaways amuse Ormond Beach crowd
John D. Rockefeller Sr. was teased for his habit of giving away dimes. Casual acquaintances recall him reaching into his vest pocket and handing out shiny new dimes, offering one per family member when asked about their kin.
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Ormond Beach
Fla
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
AFL to double dues to aid fight against Lewis faction
Cincinnati May 23 The American Federation of Labor executive council ordered loyal unions to double monthly dues to bolster its war chest against John L Lewis. The move would add about 45 00 monthly if voluntary, with current one cent per member being replaced only by constitutional amendment. Green said expulsions of CIO members in city central bodies proceed where CIO tried central control. Aimed at preventing a nationwide split in the labor movement, the meeting also planned to appoint loyal union representatives to approve expulsions and consider charter actions for replacement of the United Mine Workers as the AFL coal group.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
A. F. of L
Federations of Labor
Wiliam Green
A. F
Lemrealdent
Lewis United Mine Workers
Jacksonville
Green
C.1.0
C.1.o
Joseph Ozanic
Progressive Minors of America
United Ming Workers
IA. Fo of L
Movin g Mountain Falls Into Anger
May Livingston reports the Yellowstone River swollen by melting snow pushing dirt and rocks from Mount Livingston’s foothill toward the river. Observers fear damming and flooding risk as the debris mass shifts and the river rises over three feet above normal.
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Livingston
Yellowstone
Mt. Livingston
Sooa
Thuntain
Absoroks Range
Rockefeller Family History Traced Back Across Centuries
New York May 28 The Rockefeller name is traced to Rockefeuille a French origin dating to 95 AD and linked to Johann Peter Rockefeller who migrated to America in 1720. The lineage passes through John D Rockefeller Sr and extends to early colonial ancestors including Capt James Avery.
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New York
Rockefeller
John Davison Rockefeller, Sr
America
Europe
France
Germany
Coblenz
Rhine
Johann Peter Rockefeller
jAmerica
Jersey
John D. Rockefelter
Johann Peter
Yankee Stork
Lucy Avery
Capt
Janes Avery
New Conn
Tevelle
Coloniat-Pitdinis
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