Grain and Livestock Withheld by Producers Strike
Nearly two million farmers in eleven midwestern states are asked to withhold grain and livestock from markets to force profitable prices. National Farmers Holiday resistance officers cite ongoing debts and low prices and say the cross-state action aims to spark wider sentiment and momentum across the region. The plan centers on delaying market sales and extending the protest beyond the initial date as discussions continue. States listed include Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota with continued coverage noted.
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A. G. Streperud
Des Moines
UPI
Towa
Minnesota
Town
Wisconsin
Taddana
Nebraska
Lincoln Ill mine closed by strikers
Boringfield Wisconsin Sept. 20 police report says strikers caused a closure at Beaverson mine. Local miners faced pressure as some workers debated continuing the strike or returning to the site amid protests and wage disputes. News notes a regional vote in favor of a pay raise, while others remained at home.
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Boringfield
Uinais
Taco HT
Preleris
Beaverson
Brewerton Minera
Cet
Utter
Roosevelt Urges International Conference to Aid Oriental Trade
In Seattle at Civic Auditorium Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed an international conference to counteract the depreciation of buying power in Oriental countries. He urged cooperative action with other governments to restore export trade, stressing an approach that avoids US currency disruption while promoting industrial revival and employment.
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W. BI
Civic Auditorium
Seattle
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hino
United States
Eant
Thraven
Lamah
Faireas
Bombing hits Chicago judge's home. injuries reported
In Chicago tonight Judge John Me formed McGoorty, chief justice, escaped a bombing as dynamite exploded in front of his home. Two bystanders were injured and windows, sidewalk damaged. McGoorty and family within the residence during the blast. A 16-year-old boy and a girl were found injured nearby.
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Chicnga
John Th. Metlnerty
Fomine
Eebalical Court
Tered
Judes McGoorty
Elizabeth
Margaret
Robert
Meftoorty
Wilber Koetten
Ada Moyer
Koetten
Letter Reaches Yankee Wife After Four Years In War
Philadelphia and Chester report a letter finally reaching a wife after over four years. Albert Mellon, formerly of Philadelphia, serving with the 281st division, sent the missive from a ruined house near the front. Reverend Stanley V. Wilcox, a former service member, delivered the letter and later helped recover the item from the house where it was written.
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Philadelphia
Prout
Fleida
France
Yan Interhida
Kiya
Alhort Motion
Phiadelntia
Hange
Mellon
Nota
Anna
Mrn
Albert Mellon
Stanley V
Vv. Wilcox
Chester
Wes
Kuntimor
Melia
Honas
Nia
Odd Fellows elects new leaders in landslide vote
W F Jackson of Fort Scott, Kansas, becomes head of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. James Davin of Tremon, Washington, wins deputy role in pivotal leadership shakeup. Springfield, Illinois, hosts the convention amid regional turnout and upcoming elections.
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Denver
W. Tr Tnellison
Fort Scott
Wan
Grand Ledge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Springfield
Jackson
James Davin
Treomn
Waalt
Kemodatre
Grind Alto
Woman sets world record jump from 7000 meters in parachute
Kiel Germany Sept 20 Lola Schroeter claimed the world record for a woman parachute jump after dropping 7000 meters about 23 000 feet in 28 minutes.
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Kiel
Germany
Lola Schroeter
Witnesses deny Davis had much to do with lottery
New York reporters describe government claims that Benataramen J. Davis of Pennsylvania was connected to a nationwide charity ball and prize drawings. Moose and Loyal Order of Moose members testified they could not recall Davis directing or participating in the drawings, which prosecutors label part of a $9 million ticket scheme. Perry A. Shaner testified as lodge leader and ex‑Moose official in late proceedings.
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Davis
Loyal Order of Mogan
Shout
Halla
Davina
Perry A. Shaner
New York
Supreme Forum of
Supreme Lodge
World Series Opens at Yankee Field September 28
The Cubs clinched the right to meet the New York Yankees in the World Series. The first game will be at Yankee Stadium in New York on September 28 with two games in New York on September 28 and 30. Other dates list travel and potential additional games through October 6. Babe Ruth’s condition is a concern as he prepares to play after recovering from illness.
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New York
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Ruth
Amari
Leanne
Babe Ruth
Detroit
Philadalpnia
Dog Dies Defending Home In Burglary Scene
A five year old dog named Jack died defending his home in Fipokano Wash as burglar W C Murphy locked the owner inside. Murphy returned later to find the dog shot in the kitchen and the house ransacked, with $2 and papers taken.
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Jack Wan
W. C. Murphy
Jack
Death exposes pair in fatal Osceola crash case
New York reports reveal Albert Sugent, 35, and Dorothy E. Dugan, about to turn 21, allegedly duped by Sugent’s wife before their coupe overturned near Osceola Nebraska, killing them. Details say Sugent had left his Brooklyn family for a vacation without informing them.
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New York
Osceola
Neb
Albert T. Sugent
Brooklyn
Dorothy E. Dugan
Naval plane from Lexington reported lost at sea
San Mero California September 20 A navy alert indicated an airplane from the U S S Lexington now operating from Coronado Roads had fallen into the ocean. No details were available but reports from San Diego indicated rescuers were dispatched and at least one airman was missing.
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San Mero
Cal
Ti Wna
North Island
Coronado Roads
San Diego
Kohler Leads La Follette in Wisconsin GOP Nomination Race
In early returns from three states conservative candidates led. Former Wisconsin Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr edged Governor Philip F. LaFollette by about 27 000 votes for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. John B. Chapple held a about 5 000 vote lead over John J. Blaine for the Senate nomination. In Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor William 3 Youngman led Frank A Goodwin by about 9 000. In New York several Republicans were renominated including Frank Crowther Walter G Andrews Frederick M Tavernport Ruth Baker Pratt and Philp A Goodwin. Democratic nominee James M Mead won in the Buffalo district. Contests for Brooklyn Democrats moved to organization candidates George W Lindsay among others.
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Associated Freas
Wisconsin
la Follette
Upstate
New York
Kohler
Walter J. Kohler
Philip F. LaFollette
Wisjeongin
John B. Chapple
Ashland
John J. Ailaine
William 3. Youngman
Massachusetts
Frank A. Goodwin
Frank Crowther
Walter G. Andrews
Frederick M. Tavyenport
Ruth Baker Pratt
Philp A. Good
James M. Mead
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Organization
George W. Lindsay
Japan defends Manchuria policy as buffer against communism
New York reports Dr. Imazo Nitohe, longtime Japanese official, argues Manchurian administration acts as supreme defense against communism in East Asia. He warns that without Manchuria, China could fall to Moscow backed rules, threatening Japan and the United States, weakening the Pacific barrier.
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New York
Imazo Nitohe
Tange of Nations
Japan
Io Orient
United States
Nitehe
Manchuria
Russia
Mongolia
Moscow
Abe Wold
China
Pacific Ocean
Mrs Sarah Garner Dies in Texas Mother of Speaker
Tatroit Texas Sept 20 Mrs Sarah Jane Garner 1 mother of Speaker John Nance Garner dies at her old colonial home after a long illness from a toxic poisoning. Surrounded by three sons and two daughters she passes quietly at 12 25 pm. Funeral services set for tomorrow then burial in Detroit cemetery beside husband and two children.
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Sarah Garner
Speaker
Texas
Tatroit
Sarah Jane Garner
Joly Nance
United States
Tony
Mr. Garner
Washington
Muneray
Detroit
Hesids Thong
John Nance Garner, Sr
Danubian Conference Approves Relief Fund Plan
Strona, Italy. Sept. 20. The Danubian conference approved in principle a state convention and recommended steps including creation of a relief fund of 16,000,000 yard francs to ease distress in central and northeastern Europe. The fund equals about 75,000,000 Swiss francs.
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Strona
Italy
Capi
Europe
California thieves make off with rouge bungalow
Oakland police hunted a missing bungalow after thieves snatched the structure from 1480 Third Street. The owner F. H. Davidson reported the home was intact when he left, but returned to find the bungalow, foundation, water pipes, and more gone.
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California
Oakland
Calif
Seni
East Bay
Third Street
Hyta
F. H. Davidson
Davidson
Pallee
Noted Hangman Tohni Ella Ends Life Over Career
London report says Tohni Ella famed hangman who executed more than a dozen condemned prisoners, including Mrs Edith Thomson and Roger Casement, died by suicide after eight years of retirement. His career began January 1, 190? and spanned 22 years. He suffered sleepless nights, trauma from gruesome duties, and personal turmoil culminating in self-inflicted gunshot.
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London
Tohni Ella
Hin Sinister Tagk
Edith Thomson
Frederick Bywaters
Irisband
Yorva
Himaalt
Thom
Gallatin Oldtimer 71 Dies After Long Montana Life
Bozeman Sept 20 Bozeman native Toe Nelson 71 died in a local hospital from complications of ailments. He came to Montana with his parents in 1864 in a covered wagon and farmed in Gallatin Valley. Nelson was ranch foreman for the colorful Two Dot Wilson and is survived by his widow one son and a grandson, all of Bozeman.
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Bozeman
Mon- Toe Nelson
Montana
Masonic Fraternity Urged to Defend Sacred Ideals
Indianapolis September 20 The Masonic frater nity was appealed to by Leon M Abbott sovereign grand commander of Boston to combat an alleged attack on the ideals that founded and prospered the nation The appeal closed the opening of the 120th annual meeting of the supreme council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite northern jurisdiction United States
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Indianapolis
Leon M. Abbott
Boston
Abbott
Supreme Council
United States
Democratic Soap Campaign Aims 25 Million Bars Sold
Tyre Taylor, president of the young democratic clubs of America, announced unemployed persons nationwide will be used by member clubs to sell 25 million bars of democratic soap. Each bar bears a red white and blue wrapper with the slogan Democratic Soap Lets Clean Up America. Back of the wrapper reads Works best when wet buy democratic soap your dime a ton for another good run and helps carry on the fight for clean government. Mrs Borah's Condition described as unchanged by her physician Dr Ralph Falk.
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Raleigh
Tyre Taylor
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Cliubs
America
Wage Gut Proposal Coming Up
Washington reports a meeting planned for tomorrow where wage reductions for trainmen were expected to be proposed after an informal session between railway executives and labor representatives. Neither side had raised the wage issue at today’s talks, with current voluntary 10 percent cuts due to end next February.
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Washington
Sept
DuBois Will Leaves All To Mother After Tragedy
Dedham Mass September 20 A will drawn by Charles E Du Bois Braiptres and Tuckahoe NY jeweler two days before he killed himself was filed in Norfolk probate court It leaves all his rent and personal property to his mother Mrs Cecile DuBolas of New York City The man had shot him and buried the body of his murdered wife in the cellar of the Du Bois summer cottage at Plymouth
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Dedham
Mass
Charles E. DuBois
Braiptres
Tuckahoe
N. Y
Norfolk
DuBois
Cecile DuBolas
New York City
Plymouth
Gandhi Begins Hunger Strike in Poona Amid Election Fight
In Poona Sep 20 AP Mahatma Gandhi commenced a hunger strike after a light breakfast and milk, vowing to fast until death or until reforms align with his principles. He remains technically a free man as his six month prison term was overturned, and the government imposes a broader ban on vini fora. Delegations from Hindu interests and lower castes urged Gandhi, with expected visits from Tol Bahadur Sapru, Inyakac, and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
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Poona
India
Wiro Mahatma M. St. Fiandit Pare
Austen Ja
Ala
Yeroda
Mahatma
Ato
Tol Bahadur Sapru
Inyakac
Madan Mohan Blalabiya
Gendhi
Unemployment Relief Funds Put Many To Work
Washington reports the unemployment relief funds provided by Congress were appeded up today by government agencies. The Labor Department noted July to August employment gains remained strong as industrial employment improved. The Navy announced a $10 million share construction program from Boston to Hawaii to create about 4,000 jobs. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation formed a nationwide advisory board of engineers to speed loans for self liquidating projects.
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Washington
Inge
Congress
Ite
Inbat Department
United States Employment Service
Navy Department
Boston
Hawaii
R.fp, CO
Reconstruction Corporation
Dr McDonald Weds Her Chum At School
Dr Joan McDonald daughter of the prime minister marries Dr Alnainh McKinnon a school chum in a Mt Tla Congregational church ceremony attended by about 400 people. The event notes the unusual omission of the word okay and records the bride’s age as 23, younger than her husband.
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DR. McDonald
Wendover
Feng
Joan MacDonald
Alnainh MacKinnon
Mttla Congregational Church
Mob in Oklahoma disperses guard clash at oil wells
Oklahoma City reports a clash between National Guardsmen and lease workers as they tried to reopen wells over producing. One man, O A Kyle, was struck by a truck during the fray after guards rushed in and troops locked up three well sites. Several others were bruised as a crowd of about 200 gathered and tear gas bombs were used to disperse them.
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Oklahoma City
W. Ti. Murray
O. A. Kyle
BH. F. Wilcox Oil and Gas Company
Wolla
Yankees and Rebs urged to march together at grand review
Springfield Sept 20 AP A Civil War veteran Joe Page 87 urged the 66th annual Grand Army encampment to allow Yankees and Confederates to march arm in arm at a grand review by the president. He proposed flying Old Glory at the head and the flag of the Confederacy in the line, to show unity. Some delegates supported the idea while others did not.
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Springfield
Rebs
United States
Joe Page
Jersey County
Democrat
Grand Anny
Repub
Pagemanentad
Samuel P. Town
Philatel
Phin
Galt
Wright
Cape William
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