Labor spying and union busting in American industry
A Washington column surveys industrial espionage tactics in U S workplaces, noting an army of spies who infiltrate factories to identify key union organizers, report workers, and trigger firings. Senate hearings led by Senator La Follette are cited as exposing how spies operate with detective agencies and even union interference, with some officials alleging criminal framing and violence against organizers. The piece closes by referencing a wider reform push and a related consumer revolt story continuing on page six.
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Washmington
Natonal Labor Relations Board
Senator LaFollette
A. F. of L
American Federation of Labor
M. Herbert Sime
Philadelphia
Ion
LaFollette
Senate
Alexandria
Washington
Virginia Public Service Co
Associated Gas & Electric
H. C. Hopso
Sis
Gently reforming race talk hints at governor bid
The piece references attorney interest in the governor race with mentions of Miles and Bailey amid speculation. It notes political maneuvering and ad support as candidates consider campaigns. The context centers on unnamed gearing for the gubernatorial contest and party dynamics.
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M. Miles
National Social
Washington
Miles
Futrell
Demioe Phi
Carl E. Baile
Gubernia
Bailey
Vincent
C. Didate
John C. Ashley
One Out of Every 25 Americans Is Criminally Bent
FBI chief J Edgar Hoover urged the Daughters of the American Revolution to wage war on crime. He warned that political corruption weakens police and crime rings could field millions, citing 300000 potential murderers and 3,000,400 convicted citizens, and urged decisive action to curb criminality nationwide.
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Washington
Amerie
Jorge
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Daughters of the American Revolution
Hoover
Wien
America
United States
Womer
Lion Oilers to Play Here Sunday at Vaiy Park
The Lion Oilers of FE Dorado visit the Wil kans Lumber company for a Sunday 4 p.m. home opener at Vaiy Park. The two teams met last week with a Go tw victory by the Hope squad. Local officials Cornelius and Robbin s will oversee the game with Carvall Echuolay and Blackiey Eliots as pitchers.
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Vaiy Park
Wilkans Lumber Company
Apd
Lion Oilers
FE Dorado
E Derudlo
Anw
Fapie Llosa Coop
Ul Fair Park
Eatelen
Scrern
Hope
Williams Lufiber Company
Cornelius and Robbins
McGuffey Reader Deathless Popularity Across Century
Addis Ababa dispatch notes Haile Selassie in control of Ethiopian territory outside Italian lines amid reports of a Mafia gas attack disrupting Ethiopian forces near Dessye. The piece recalls McGuffey Readers introduced 100 years ago in Cincinnati, highlighting their moral lessons, early editions, and later revival fostered by Ford.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Summer School Planned by Hope School Faculty
Seven Hope school faculty members announced they would run seven summer schools at their homes for students to catch up lost work. Elementary classes will be led by Mable Ethridge, George Green, Bessie Green, Nellie Porter, Theo Witt, at Henry Haynes home. Junior and senior high classes will be led by R L Broach. All seven schools begin Monday, May 4.
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Hope School
Mable Ethridge
George Green
Bessie Green
Nellie Porter
Theo P. Witt
Henry Haynes
R. L. Broach
Utility hearing set for May 18 in Arkansas case
The Arkansas Utilities Commission notified all utilities Friday that a hearing will be held May 18 to consider proposed power rules and regulations to waive all types of service. Companies will have a chance to seek modifications or exemptions from working hours and service requirements in the case.
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Litle Rock
State Utilifies Commission
Arkansas Andy
Wy Yes
Worlklag
Honduras Quietly Ends Small Revolt in Capital
Honduran authorities said a small rebel group was dispersed and the nation remained peaceful. Reports from travelers in Mexico suggested a bloody revolt had shaken Tegucigalpa, but official statements claimed calm. The mixed dispatches reflect conflicting accounts of unrest and government control during the period.
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Manngua
Nicwragua
Macludo
Aminister
Tie Nicwragua
Honduras
Mexico
Tegucigalpa
Tears Testifying Mrs Jenkins Denies Poison Deaths
Mrs Minnie Rose Jenkins sobbed on the stand in Little Rock denying any role in the November 1934 poison deaths of three of her four children after capsules believed to be a cold remedy proved lethal. She said police statements were made under duress and testified about an unhappy marriage and illness preceding the tragedy.
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Little Rock
Minnie Rose Jenkins
Charles Jenkins
Dip War Slayer Shot and Captured in Blurred Report
Baton Rouge reports Walter Jolson, 45, charged in the Dip War slaying of two officers, denied ties to the killings. Jolson, wounded and captured Thursday night, was saved from angry crowds. He allegedly opened fire on four federal range riders after being spotted entering a house by flashlight light. Hospital in Alexandria listed Jolson as critically wounded. Early reports claimed Jolson killed, but the story likely distorted. The incident details include riders pursuing a man with a lighted flashlight and his surrender demands before he fired.
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Baton Rouge
Walter Jolson
Johnson
Baptist Hospital
Alexandria
Trewds
Rangers
Uas
Hem
Retail trade shows peak above Easter forecast
A rising volume in retail trade reaches a peak higher than the Easter forecast, signaling continued spring buying strength as D and B report improved core demand. Roosevelt writes a speech at home nursing a head cold. France agrees to discuss Turkey’s Dardanelles fortification request within Lausanne treaty signatories. Federal agents assist in a jewelry robbery raid in New York City, with losses estimated at 40 to 50 thousand dollars. Louisiana state police announce a seizure of 2000 marijuana plants on a farm near Henry, and eight people face charges. the operation described as the state’s largest marijuana farm find.
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New York
Don & Bradstreet
New Orleans
Heury
Rai
Mouwna
Hefley Clemency Declared Valid by Court
In Little Rock the chancery court granted a writ of habeas corpus for Andrew Hefley, holding the clemency decree issued by acting governor Harve B. Thorn valid. The ruling orders removal of Hefley from the deathhouse at Tucker Farm awaiting execution for the axe, following clemency from Thorn last month.
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Little Rock
Dodge
Andrew Hefley
Cross County
Hegre
Hoefley
Harve B. Thorn
Tuckver Faron
Hanging Is Halted by England's Plea
Sacramento reports Gov Merriam reprieved Alexander Mackey, a British subject, and Joseph Christy one hour before their Friday hanging at San Quentin prison. The act followed a request from the British government delivered to Secretary Hull.
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Sacramento
Calif
Merriam
Alexander Mackey
Joseph [Christy
San Quentin Prison
Hull
Fort Worth Wife Dies in Fire at Duplex
Mrs. Charles Engle, wife of Fort Worth baseball club shortstop, perished from burns after a fire swept her duplex Friday. Found near the front door in a nearly nude state, she died in hospital five hours later. Police doubt she was slain.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Charles Engle
Engle
Ed McCorkle Elected Hope Rotary President
Ed McCorkle was elected president of the Hope Rotary Club at Friday noon meeting in Hotel Barlow. New officers include Robert L. Wilson as vice president Rev Thomas Brewster secretary re elected Max Walker treasurer and directors Phil Dulin Jr and L Carter Johnson. Guests included Bob Elliott Blytheville T A Criglor Little Rock and remarks featured Rotary International's monthly publication and two violin numbers by Miss Helen McRae with piano accompaniment.
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Ed McCorkle
Hope Rotary Club
Hotel Barlow
Robert L. Wilson
Thomas Brewster
Max Walker
Phil Dulin, Jr
L. Carter Johnson
Bart Huaerlson
Rotary International
Helen McRae
Robert Campbell
Bob Elliett
Blytheville
T. A. Criglor
Little Rock
Puerto Rico Independence Proposal Opens Four Year Path
Senator Millard L. Tydings introduced a bill backed by the Roosevelt administration offering Puerto Rico a four year intermediary period before potential independence. He cited past costs and a failed system while noting the island’s troubled police leadership amid calls for Puerto Rican juries to convict in sensitive cases.
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Puerto Rico
Island
Washington
Millard L. Tydings
Roosevelt
United States
Spain
Philippines
Gaur
Fuerto Rico
Tydings
Arkansas band and orchestra meet draws 1400 contestants
Fort Smith Arkansas reports the sixth annual Arkansas band and orchestra meet attracting about 1400 contestants. A special train delivered 340 musicians to North Little Rock with bands from Pine Bluff Monticello Morrilton Paris Stamps Hot Springs Texarkana Harrison Magnolia and others in black gold red and white uniforms.
Townsenders Paid and Clements Salary Details Revealed
Washington reporters testified that the Townsend old age pension plan paid Robert E. Clements about 77,880 dollars in salary, dividends, and incidentals from 1934 to April 3 this year, plus 7,500 in dividends and 39,400 in total salary for two and a half years. Dr. F. E. Townsend also drew the same salary and profits. The total Townsend received was not yet determined and will be checked when he testifies on May 5. Committee estimates indicate both men earned over 130,000 dollars from Old Age Revolving Pensions Ltd and the Prosperity Publishing Co, publishers of the weekly.
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Washington
Townsend
Robert E. Clement
Clements
Mittee
Townsend Nation
S Clements
F. E. Townse
Old Age Revolving Pensions Ltd
Prosperity Publishing Co
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Edward
Mogffe
Billy
Ted
Hilly
Thor
Aml
William 11. McGupfey
RTL
Victorially
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Vale
Chich
G” Men
National
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Flapper
Fanny
Pat
Sara
Williams Lumber Co
Linyd Coops
Carvall Echuolay
Blackiey
Eliots
Lnenp
Lollies
Cook
Zinn
Coop
Messer
Urban
Rameey
Dessye
Guffey
G. A. Piolups
Cincinnati
Middlewest
William Holnes McKaffey
Miami University
Frank Brown
Frank
George Washington
Alysander Hamilton McGuffey
Willian
Ford
Henry Ford
Arkansas
Kenton
Jardin County Mere Game Association
Ohio
Dip War’ Slayer
Masy
Arip
Dallas
Bhutan
George Washing
Bulletins
Paris
France
Turkey
Dardanelles
Gyo New York
Hefley
England
California
Britain
Ft. Worth
Rotary
Earl Harrison
Rotarian
Ft. Smith Thur
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Townsenders
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