Reverence for Constitution Drives 1936 Campaign Clash
Washington leaders pressed for stronger constitutional respect amid rising tensions over New Deal laws as the 1936 polls approach. Prominent figures including Herbert Hoover and Secretary Hoover emphasized safeguards, while Republicans and liberty league members warned the administration against overreach. The piece notes a national conference and expected speeches on constitutional defense ahead of the anniversary observance.
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Ra Uathi
Ton
Isterle
Inneludling
Herbert Mogver
Heperin
Vin Shane
Nell Madison Not to Be Hanged Will Do Life Sentence
Long Beach California September 16 1930 Mrs Nellie Madison formerly of Montana was saved from hanging by Governor Frank Merriam who set life imprisonment as her sentence for the murder of her husband Eric Madison a film studio worker The California Supreme Court denied review delaying commutation notification and Madison cannot yet be informed of the action Her death cell was at Tehachapi prison Officials say she will receive regular prison privileges after her life sentence Madison claimed self defense through her lawyer William Dawn as details of the case emerged
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Nellie Madison
Montana
Frank F. Merriam
Eric Madison
State Supreme Court
San Franches
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Gulinwsa
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Tehachant
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San Quantin
Add
World News In Gist From London And Rome
Warships to reinforce the Mediterranean Fleet under secret order. Mussolini mobilizes Italy’s fleet. A boycott of Italy is reported as a protective measure. Officials in Baton Rouge report affidavits on a murder plot and a coroner's inquest. Roosevelt and Davia discuss Europe as a Senate munitions committee investigates a government ship and plane facility.
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Enewd
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Hyde Park
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Fac- Lorton
New Agreements On Navies Dubious
Stade Park New York September 16 President Roeverei¢ diseracted the postility of further naval muta Lives over the teacups today with Norauin Davis. Aner represent ative of pecliminacy negotive Hous, Davis afterward expressed doubt for new agreements A. & Nog In it Davis upon his return in the temporary executive office of the Nelson house in Poughkeepaty gals the foreign situation wia discussed dnat Wke any other exciting news for the day but there was a thought of American Intervention.
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Amertens Tdberty League
Alfred E. Isantth
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Meykoh
Congresa Co Arrose
Theodore Boornevalt
New York
Stade Park
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Roeverei
Norauin Davis
Davis
Government victory in test of coal act
Washington September 16 The Government won the first round today in the battle for a constitutional test of the Guffey coal act. In the District of Columbia Supreme Court Justice Daniel ODonoghue denied a request for a temporary injunction sought by James W. Carter president of the Carter Coal Company of southern West Virginia to restrain the act’s effect.
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Guffey
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Juallen
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Southern Weal Virgina
Trade Treaty With Germany Lapses October Fifteenth
Washington reports Germany’s treaty of friendship and commerce with the United States will end October 15 under article of the 1922 treaty. German abrogation erases most favored nation status and reduces duties on some 100 articles, affecting trade with Sweden, Austria, and the Netherlands.
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Weertimnen Cariff
Provident Hooxerett
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Iceman
California forest fire drives nudists from camp in canyon
Ontario Calif September 18 The worst brush fire in the area raced through canyons north of town driving more than 50 men and women from the Arcadian club nudist quarters behind sheds and billboards. Fire raged toward Camp Baldy five mile canyon as rangers rushed 2000 recruits while flames threatened Glen Ridge and East Oak settlements.
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Burlington engine swept into river near Fort Madison Iowa
A landslide 400 feet long and 20 feet deep swept a Burlington passenger train engine into the Mississippi River near Fort Madison Iowa early today. No injuries were reported. The slide was believed caused by vibrations from the train.
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Iowa
Masissippi
Hurlington
Spanish War Vets Open 7th Annual National Encampment in San Antonio
Old campaigners of the Cuban uprising Philippine insurrection and the Boxer rebellion gathered in San Antonio for the opening of the 7th annual United Spanish War Veterans national encampment Col W Means of Denver, key in restoring pension cuts last session, spoke briefly as veterans expressed gratitude. In London Raymond Nousgiet Winnipeg boxer Dal Fantina was sentenced to hang for the murder of Hida Mooks.
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Texas
Col
Itlre W. Means
Denver
London
Raymond Nousgiet
Winnipeg
Ignate
Dal Fantaina
Hida Mooks
Erlend
Penwell trip meal claims rejected by Montana board
Montana railroad and public service commission member Commissioner Young said the panel unanimously disallowed a $31.67 claim by Penwell and a team member for a Labor Day braincase trip to West Yellowstone. He noted meals and lodging costs were charged to taxpayers and mileage claims were based on a vehicle that remained idle during the excursion.
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Young
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Thres Forks
Penwell
Helena
West Yellowatone
Helens
Hearing Set for Tom Mooney Habeas Corpus Case
San Francisco reports a habeas corpus bid by Tom Mooney mis? postponed until Wednesday with plans to move him from San Quentin to be heard early tomorrow. California Supreme Court referee A W Alan said delay allows clarification of instructions to the referee. Warden James R Jolohan said no notice to change removal time. The hearing may last weeks or longer.
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Tom Mooney
San Quenetin
Tomorrove
Morrow
A. W. Alan
California Supreme Court
Shaw
Lay
Supreme Court
James R. Jolohan
San Quentin
Monney
Dodgers outfielder Len Koenecke killed in midair crash
Toronto dispatch reports Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder Len Koenecke was killed when a plane he chartered from Detroit crashed during flight to Buffalo after a fight with the cockpit crew. Plot William Mulqueeney of Detroit and helper Irwit Davis held by police as investigators sort details.
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Len Koenecke
Brooklyn Dodgers
Long Branch
Koenecke
Detroit
William Joseph Mulqueeney
Irwit Davis
New Toronto Police
Konnecke
Polfeg
Buffalo
Sind Bla
Mulqueeney
Koonecke
Utilities Act Held Unconstitutional
Trustees for the American States Public Service company asked a federal district court in Baltimore to declare the utility holding company act unconstitutional as arbitrary and capricious. The suit, filed by J. B. Whitworth and F. Donald Fenhagen, seeks to invalidate the act governing Power companies in eight states. Attorney John W. Davis, representing the Edison Electric Institute and former Democratic nominee, appeared for Fred. (Continued on Page 16).
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John W. Davis
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Fred
War Veterans Call World Peace After Opening Camp
New Orleans hosts the 36th annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as delegates hear war labeled an international racket for profit by Commander-in-Chief James E. Van Zandt. Admiral Isamu Takeshita of Japan and Nye of North Dakota urge cross nation cooperation for peace while Nye denounces profiteering in defense.
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Japan
United States
Estate of Rogers Probate for Will Rogers
Los Angeles reports Superior Judge Arthur Ketch admitted to probate the will of Will Rogers the ace humorist who died in an arctic plane crash The judge ordered each circuitor to post bonds of 541 000 except widow Hetty Blake Rogers No official estate valuation yet but a routine statement lists excess 10 000 unofficial estimates place the estate near 42 500 000 Mrs Rogers inherits the entire estate and serves without bond
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Los Angeles
Arthur Ketch
Will Rogers
Tom Humorid
Hetty Blake Rogers
Rogers
Mra Rogers
Pagans Threaten Family Basis At Catholic Women's Meeting
Butte Montana Sept 1 AP three pern influences undermine the family says Rev John J O Connor DMD professor of social sciences at Carrell college Telenn at the Hel ena diocesan council of the National Council of Catholic Women opening yesterday The Rev O Connor warned of threats from individual law rationalism and social romanticism deplored birth control information Legion Grows St Louis Missouri Frank BE Samuel national adjutant says World war veterans organization now has 33937 members more than listed during all of 1934
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Carrell College
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Helena Diocesan
National Council of Catholic Women
O'Connor
Legion
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Bent
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World War Veterans’ Organization
Jury verdict in Weiss slaying ends coroner inquiry
In Baton Rouge on September 16 Joe Messina Huey Long’s former bodyguard testified he killed Dr C A Weiss Jr The coroner jury ruled Weiss died of wounds to head chest and abdomen The form of death was decided not blame The district attorney and grand jury may act further The atmosphere was tense with Long supporters present and Rev Gerald L K Smith questioned by reporters
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Joe Messina
Huey P. Long
C. A. Weiss, Jr
Lome
Messina
Dr. Weiss
State Capitol
Grand
Amick
Gerald L. K. Smith
Long
Jon Fred
Odom
Gnatan L Parterse
James O'Connor, Jr
New Orleans
Local newspaper touted as top advertising medium
Herbert T. Webb advertising manager tells about 500 at the Pacific coast regional convention that local newspapers will gain space from 10 to 15 percent. He calls the local paper the chief advertising medium, noting it carries timely news that readers want and need.
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Waah
Reviand
Herbert T. Webb
Htrago Y Advertising Maanager
Pacific Coast
Webb
Apace
Invasion Drill at Fort Lewla Amid Pacific Northwest Fears
Sept 16. An imagined enemy invasion threat is staged at Fort Lewla in Puget Sound. An army of 10 000 under Maj. Gen. Paul Malone conducts mock landings and maneuvers while generals Mitone and others move on maps. This two week exercise tests defense plans for the Pacific Northwest.
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