Dissension Over Morgan Probe Sparks Heated Senate Hearing
Tension over the Morgan investigation erupts at a Senate hearing. Senator Carter Glass confronts Pecora over tactics while Pecora hints at resignation. testimony reveals Morgan controls United Corporation assets and options worth millions. The clash pauses the inquiry until next week as crowd reactions surge.
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Senate
Morgan
United Corporation—utilities Stock Holding Organization
Carter Glass
Virginia
Ferdinand Pecora
New York
J. P., Morgan
George Whitney
George Howard
Ranger
United Corporation
Pecora
Howard
Morgan-United
Fletcher
Florida
Horatio Bottomley Dies After Long Illness at 73
London reports Horatio Bottomley founder of the weekly John Bull and former popular public figure died today after a long illness at the age of 73.
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London
Horatio Bottomley
John Bull
Truce Signed Halting Far East Fighting. China Japan Reach Pact
Provisional Chinese Japanese truce announced at Miyun calls for hostilities to end to a set line for withdrawal. China agrees not to deploy troops in North China until a formal armistice, dissolves local volunteer corps, and enforces anti Japanese controls. Japanese to withdraw to the Great Wall once China fulfills terms. Observers note possible informal acceptance of a large Manchu empire spanning Manchuria Jehol and western provinces.
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Shanghai
Miyum
China
Great Wall
Peiping-Mukden
Peiping-Suiyuan
Peiping
Tientsin
Manchuria
Jehol
Chahar
Suiyuan
Democrats to Sponsor Bank Bill in Congress
Washington May 26 Democratic congressional leaders announced an important administration banking bill would be introduced for consideration this session. Chairman Steagall said he would likely have an important announcement and Speaker Rainey was informed but did not disclose details. The bill follows Senate action on the Glass reform measure and House approval of Steagall’s version, with a conference committee to reconcile differences.
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Washington
Congress
Steagall
House Banking Committee
Rainey
Senate Banking Committee
J. P. Morgan and Company
Senate
Glass Bank
House
Roosevelt
United States
Heay
Alabama
White House
Fletcher
December War Debt Payment Becomes Precondition
Paris, May 26. President Roosevelt tied the payment of 819 million dollars in war debt interest due last December to any future settlement. Edouard Herriot, France’s envoy in Washington for the economic talks, told the chamber of deputies that negotiations could begin immediately amid the debate.
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Paris
Roosevelt
Edouard Herriot
France
Washington
Chamber of Deputies
Asheville Boy 6 Dies of Self Inflicted Gunshot
Frank A. Fanning aged 6 of Asheville died in his boarding house from gunshot wounds. Coroner John L. Carroll ruled the death a self inflicted action and did not order an inquest.
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Ashevville
Frank A. Fanning
Asheville
John L. Carroll
Fanning
Queen Mary 66th Birthday Salute in Hyde Park
London observers report the Royal Horse Artillery fired 21 guns in Hyde Park to mark the 66th anniversary of Queen Mary s birth with a royal salute.
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London
Royal Horse Artillery
Hyde Park
Mary
Girl dies after rooster attack in Hood River
In Hood River Oregon on May 26 Carol Kreig aged 18 months died in hospital from pneumonia that developed after a large prize rooster attacked her scalp with a spur causing a brain concussion.
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Hood River
Oregon
Carol Kreig
Shires and Adair Bonded After South Third Street Fight
Arthur Shires and Jimm Adair two American Association baseball players were held on $1,000 bond each on charges of malicious assault after a late night brawl at a South Third Street house in Louisville.
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Louisville
Arthur (the Great) Shires
Jimm Adair
South Third Street
Jacobs Opens Tennis Championship With Dominant Win
AUTEUIL May 26 Helen Jacobs United States champion defeated Jacqueline Fournier of France 6-3 6-0 to begin the tennis championship.
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Auteuil
France
Helen Jacobs
United States
Jacqueline Fournier
Hamilton Woolen announces further 5 percent wage hike
Southbridge Mass May 26 AP notices posted at Hamilton Woolen company announce an additional five percent wage increase effective immediately. The edict follows a prior five percent raise and affects about 1 000 employees.
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Southbridge
Mass
Hamilton Woolen Company
Coghill Elected NC Insurance Agents Leader At Raleigh Meet
C W Coghill of Rocky Mount won the presidency of the North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents as the two day convention closed in Winston Salem.
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Winston-Salem
C. W. Coghill
Rocky Mount
North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents
Morgan investigation inspires praise for a man with potential public service
A Washington visitor discusses a man connected to the Morgan inquiry, praising his money, brains, and personality. The speaker claims some senators will turn to him and hints at a possible shift toward philanthropy or public service, offering help in afternoons to foster his reputation.
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New York
Washington
Morgan
American Veteran Leads Cuban Revolt Amid Tense Talks
Havana May 26 AP An American marksman who fought for Cuban independence before the Spanish American War has surfaced as a leader in the new revolt. Col. Charles Muecke, over 60 and blind in one eye, along with Cuban Ismael Sanchez, allegedly command rebels around Cubanacan in Camagüey province. Santa Clara radicals urge talks with rebels to halt hostilities as factions press for a truce in opposition to President Machado. }
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Havana
Spain
Charles Muecke
Camaguey
Muecke
Ismael Sanchez
Cubanacan
Santa Clara
Radical Revolution
Ary
Juan Blas Hernandez
Santa Clara Nee
Machado
ABC
Japan Signals Preliminary North China Truce Promise
Tokyo reports the foreign office stating a formal promise to begin a preliminary truce in North China fighting has been made. The wording suggests official steps toward a ceasefire, though details and timing remain unclear.
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Tokyo
Japanese Foreign Office
China
Destructive Competition In Textile Industry Will Be Eliminated Under Act
T M Marchant of Greenville addresses the Southern Textile association in Charlotte on self regulation under federal supervision. He says over two thirds of cotton spindles endorse Roosevelt plan and outlines 40 hour weeks and two 40 hour shifts. He notes government support and broader shift from unrestrained competition to group welfare and profitability.
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Charlotte
T. M. Marchant
Greenville
8. C
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Southern Textile Association
Marchant
Frank K. Petrea
Columbus
Southern Association
Washington
Roosevelt
American Association
Cotton Textile Institute
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Two-Year Terms for Means and Whitaker in Lindbergh Hoax
Gaston B. Means and Norman T. Whitaker received two year jail terms for conspiring to defraud Evelyn Walsh McLean of 35000 in a Lindbergh baby hoax. Justice Daniel W. O Donoghue imposed the sentences in the District of Columbia supreme court after a sensational trial in which Charles A. Lindbergh testified. Means already serves 15 years for defrauding McLean of 104000 through false claims of locating the kidnapped child.
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Washington
Gaston B. Means
Norman T. Whitaker
Evelyn Walsh McLean
Daniel W. O.donoghue
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Charles A. Lindbergh
Means
Department of Justice
McLean
Edward B. McLean
The
Washington Post
Lindbergh
Reorganization Plan Approved by Local Depositors Group
The Voluntary Depositors' Committee of the High Point unit unanimously approved the North Carolina Bank and Trust Company reorganization plan. Willis H. Slane reported the action in a letter to bank president N B Calhoun and urged all depositors to support the plan and the new bank. The committee also asked local papers High Point Enterprise and Greensboro Daily News to publicize the action.
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North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
High Point
Willis H. Slane
N. 8
Slane
High Point Enterprise
Greensboro Daily News
Bailey replies to Miss Perkins slur in senate row
Senator Bailey and southern colleagues criticized Miss Perkins for a remark about barefoot Southerners. The New York audience speech by the Labor Secretary suggested Yankees could sell footwear to the barefoot folk, provoking regional uproar and a Senate clash.
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Bailey
Miss Perkins
Washington
Grundy
Pennsylvania
Moses
Lab
New York
South
North Carolina
Senate
Sec
Organize Labor in Southern Mills Launches Rally
John Peel of the United Textile Workers announces plans to mobilize workers in southern cotton mills starting with a Rock Hill rally on June 4. Invitations go to unorganized and organized workers alike as Peel cites Roosevelt’s call for action and aims to discuss broader Southern mill labor plans.
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Greenville
S&l. C
John Peel
United Textile Workers of America
Rock Hill
Peel
South
Roosevelt
North Carolina Dry Forces organize to oppose repeal vote
May 26 RARDEIGH NC organized pro prohibitionists form United Dry Forces to oppose repeal of the 18th amendment. About 60 city representatives meet and plan a summer statewide meeting, with Dr W L Poteat elected chair. Members include Mrs W B Lindsay and George J Burnett, aiming to promote temperance in schools and cooperate with dry groups while opposing repeal and any dry law modification.
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Rardeigh
North Carolina
United Dry Forces
Charlotte
W. L. Poteat
Wake Forest College
Anti-Saloon League
North Carolina Women's Christian Temperance Union
W. B. Lindsay
George J. Burnett
Greensboro
Sanford
Winnie Ricketts
Raleigh
Farmer
Francis C. Clarkson
United City Forces
Columbia links star advances to final in Carolinas Golf
Miss Kathryn Hemphill, 18 year old Columbia player, edged M Deane Van Landingham of Charlotte one up to reach the final round. Miss Estelle Lawson of Chapel Hill defeated Mrs Francis Ford Jr of Charleston 3 and 2 to clinch the other finalist position in Charleston.
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Charleston
Kathryn Hemphill
Columbia Links Star
M Deane van Landingham
Charlotte
Estelle Lawson
Chapel Hill
Francis Ford, Jr
Resolution Heard On Faith Question Of Rev Hay Watson Smith
A judicial commission will hear a complaint challenging Rev. Hay Watson Smith of Little Rock Ark over an evolution article. The Presbyterians moved from a two year old prior ruling. the commission will include 14 ministers and 13 elders.
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Sam M. Wilson
Lexington
Ernest Thompson
Charleston
W. Va
Smith
Little Rock
T. C. Delaney
Mobile
Ala
William H. McCorkle
Knoxville
Tenn
H. H. Thompson
Bristol
McCarty
Augusta
C. H. Prather
Louisville
Stuart R. Oglesby
Atlanta
City Creditor Committee Forms for High Point Finances
In New York a movement seeks to form a creditors committee representing holders of City of High Point notes and bonds to oversee the refinancing program. City officials say this is a necessary step to carry through the refinancing plan, which has been under development for months. The city is in default on principal and interest payments since January.
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New York
O Brien Launches Drive On Racketeering In New York
New York May 26 AP mayor John P O Brien orders a strong stand against racketeering after a spate of gang killings. He calls police and district attorneys to intensify enforcement as he vows to expel or jail racketeers. A Brooklyn shooting and a Broadway violence flare highlight the gang war described.
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New York
Broadway
John P. O'Brien
Brooklyn
John Frisen
George Kennedy
Kitty O’brien
Long Island
Friscia
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Morris J. Harris
Associated Press
Japan
Viscount Kikujiro Ishii
Eigo Fukai
Bank of Japan
Cuba
Presbyterian Assembly
Rev
Wake Forest Man
Big Battle
A. F. Littlejohn
City Creditor’s Committee
O’brien
N. Y. City
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