Maine Vote Upsets Republicans in New Deal Wave
In Portland on September 10 Maine Governor Louis J Brann secured a victory amid GOP opposition seen as hostile to the New Deal. In a surprise first district upset Carroll L Beedy was defeated by Simon M Hamlin, a former schoolteacher. Senator Frederick Hale's bid for reelection narrowed by F Harold Dubord, as the Democratic campaign pushed the new deal line.
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Frederick Hale
F. Harold Dubord
Fire inquiry cites incendiary cause in Morro Castle disaster
In Havana the Cuban government launches an inquiry into the Morro Castle fire with officials assigning blame to communists. Washington reports arbitration progress as strike leaders extend talks after 24 hours while the mediation board ready for talks with owners. Geneva notes the League of Nations backs in principle a Soviet Russia permanent seat.
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I Am the Constitution Huey Long Defies Limits
New OrleansSept 10 1028 Huey Long a young Louisiana governor confronts veteran politician Robert Ewing in a heated exchange over state funds and legality Long declares I am the constitution and asserts he has been elected by the people to govern as he pleases Ewing warns of unconstitutionality and legal violations as the scene ends with the door closing and a continuation on page 2
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Drought Ravages Shown In Report
Washington report details the drought impact across midwestern states with a corn crop estimate of 484,002,000 bushels the smallest since 1881. August rains helped late crops from Minnesota to Nebraska, while wheat output is set at 493,286,000 bushels.
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Admission of Russia to World League assured
Geneva reports that delegates on the League of Nations council informally agreed to assign Russia a permanent seat on the council parallel to England France and Italy. A two thirds vote for admission to the League was seen as virtually secured, with invitation extension remaining the key step. Japanese official Yokoyama relayed the favorable rumour to Tokyo as Edouard Herriot urged action against war makers.
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Map of the United States for business men distributed by Washington Information Bureau
An advertisement for a new five color 21 by 28 inch map of the United States aimed at business executives. The map includes statistics on area agriculture livestock manufactures water power minerals lumber and other data. Available only through the Washington Information Bureau with ten cents requested for cost and handling. Mail order form and director Frederic J. Haskin listed.
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Violence in New England textile strike escalates with injuries
Associated Press reports more than 40 injured or gas distressed as two clashes erupt in Danielson Connecticut and Saylesville Rhode Island spectacles. In Danielson, 1,500 pickets dispersed with tear gas injuring 15 including three state police. In Saylesville deputies fired at 600 strikers and gas bombs were used injuring two and over 25. Negotiations for ending the strike were discussed after a mediation board meeting in Washington.
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Powdrell and Alexander
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Saylesville
Sayles Finishing Company
Washington
President's Mediation Board
George A. Sloan
Cotton Textile Institute
New Orleans Vote Sees Guardsmen Peace Pact Ahead
New Orleans braces for a tense primary with Huey Long allied forces and Mayor Walmsley supporters, each grouping massed thousands of personnel but a peace pact bars guardsmen and police from the polls. An arbitration panel of 300 armed men will handle any disputes.
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Knights of Pythias Convene In Great Falls 50th Annual Meet
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters of Montana opened their 50th annual conventions in Great Falls. Delegates held separate business sessions, elected officers, and planned a banquet and dance, with a joint memorial service held today.
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Morro Castle Fire Suspected as Arson in Tragedy
New York AP report shows 132 dead or missing in Morro Castle disaster with 238 survivors. Officers suspected arson, citing a fire locker blast, prior attempts to ignite cargo area, and long unnoticed flames despite hourly watch rounds. Fire officials discuss potential ignition points and fear of a deliberate act.
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Morro Castle
New York
William F. Warms
Ottawa officers foil kidnap plot
Ottawa police said one of three men arrested on housebreaking charges confessed that Premier R B Bennett was named as the victim in a kidnapping plot formed in Ottawa during the past month. The prime minister was in Geneva for the League of Nations session and unaware of the plot. Detroit detectives identified two of Labatt’s alleged kidnappers in the London Ontario case.
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Hoover assails New Deal in recovery article
Former President Herbert Hoover broadens his attack on Roosevelt policies in the Saturday Evening Post. He says several measures imitate fascist socialist and communist systems and threaten liberty while claiming to speed national recovery. The article previews parts about consequences to liberty from regimentation.
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Roosevelt and Johnson discuss NRA plan at Hyde Park
President Roosevelt conferred with Gen. Hugh Johnson on reorganizing the National Recovery Administration. They favor fundamental principles to align industry, government, and labor, and consider creating an NRA administrative board to simplify personnel, reduce hours, and boost jobs while maintaining core wage policies.
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Missing Daughter of Penn President Reported in Wyoming
Philadelphia report says Miss Virginia E. Gates daughter of the University of Pennsylvania president is missing since August 10. The justice department disclosed an investigation. She was reportedly at a ranch in Wyoming and is 22 years old.
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Virginia E. Gates
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Department of Justice
Wyoming
Seven States to Name Candidates in Primaries
Washington dispatch notes primaries in seven states tomorrow amid intra party contests. Voters in Arizona Colorado Michigan New Hampshire Vermont Washington and Louisiana will choose nominees for senate and governor races, with South Carolina Republicans holding a run-off. Delaware Democrats will name candidates for senator house and state offices. Huey Long era tension colors Louisiana scene.
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Delaware
Spanish director of safety killed in Colon Square
Ban Sebastain Spain Sept 10 Manuel Andreas Casaus second director of public safety under the new republic was shot and killed at Colon Square as bystanders reported an assailant fired on him at close range. A pistol lay near his hand fueling theories of self defense but witnesses said attackers fled into the crowd. Casana attempted to shoot back before he collapsed.
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Arms Probe Reveals Plan to Arm Chinese During War
Senate investigators uncovered a proposal that the United States government buy war supplies from a semi official Eagle firm to arm the Chinese against Japan. Testimony suggested state department officials advised the American Armaments Corporation to seek a injunction against the government to overcome arms embargoes. Discussions included a Bolivian shipment outside presidential approval and bribery rumors tied to a cabinet adviser near Brazil.
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Three Danes Show Neighborly Living Across Borders
Copenhagen report describes a great flight from Norway with three Danes carrying little beyond a pig, a cow, and common fence to stay out of war for years. Sweden, Norway, and Finland are cited as an example of peaceful neighborliness for the world to learn from.
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Grace Liner Blaze Blamed on Radicals
Authorities in the Canal Zone opened a fire investigation into the Grace liner Santa Rita after a blaze erupted in its hold. Officers aboard blamed radicals on board and cited a connection to a broader Grace Line movement as the ship approached Balboa after a Colombia coast voyage. The captain steered the vessel into port with canal fire crews assisting at sea and fighting the fire in cotton nitrates wool and coffee cargo.
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Fire aboard Morro Castle probes point to passenger
Havana reports four Cuban government sections pursuing the Morro Castle disaster. Port police chief Captain Oscar Hernandez accuses a passenger of carrying fire making chemicals aboard in baggage. Secret police search Pan American planes after anonymous terrorism threats as officials seek the cause and responsibility of the blaze.
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Woman Dies As Her Centenary Approaches
Livingston reports the death of Mrs. Anna Carlson who would have turned 100 on October 27. She died at a daughter's home in West End Gallatin county. She is survived by two daughters two sons 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Bozeman at a date to be selected.
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Gallatin County
World Fails to End as Voliva Sets 1942 Date
Wilbur Glenn Voliva of Zion Illinois announces the Messiah will arrive on September 14 1843. The flat earth sects institutions and industries continue business schooling proceeds despite the eight year postponement and no one seems troubled by the delay.
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