Silver Bloc Plans Action in Remonetization Drive
Washington march 20 amid a landslide House vote 257 to 112 the silver bloc intensifies efforts for remonetization legislation Speaker Rainey predicts silver will be part of the currency system and the next move backs Rep Feisinger Ohios bill approved by the coinage committee The Feisinger measure is broader than the Dies bill which proposed exchange of American farm products for foreign silver at a 25 percent premium
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WM. S. Neal
INS
Washington
House
Henry T. Rainey
William Jennings Bryan
Rainey
Roosevelt
James H. Rogers
Orient
Congress
Feisinger
Ohio
Fiesinger
Fifty Suffer Parrot Fever Cases Rise Quarantine Expanded
A Pittsburgh report notes about 60 people believed ill with parrot fever and two deaths officially. three bird shipments in January linked to the outbreak, with 72 birds at one shop mostly dead upon arrival. The health department warned on March 5 and expanded quarantines to two more downtown shops.
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Pittsburgh
Mar
Measure to shield gold standard seeks silver reserve
The plan would create an auxiliary silver reserve and allow purchase of up to 1.5 billion ounces of silver. Speaker Rainey agreed to suspend rules for the Fiesinger bill, but the sponsor may opt for the usual bill handling process since the proposal creates a permanent monetary policy.
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Rainey
Fiesinger
Revolt Growing on Air Mail Bill
Hearings on the Black McKellar bill were to be finished today with testimony by federal radio commission officials. Rep. Kelly of Pennsylvania, a pioneer in air mail legislation, hailed the O Mahoney bill as an enormous step in the right direction.
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Federal Radio Commission
Rep. Kelly, R
Pennsylvania
Bird House Contest Opens At Indiana Community Center
Ax has funded a free circus trip for all entrants if finances permit with fifteen winners earning an auto tour to a site of interest. Last year’s group toured Pittsburgh to see a Pirate double-header. location for this year remains undecided. Entries, public display, and Scout participation are planned, with each card listing name troop rank entry type and bird name.
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Pittsburgh
New Community Center
Indiana
Lindberghs Now Occupying New Penthouse
European graphologist Mann analyzes handwriting of the Lindbergh kidnapping notes. The expert, as told to Edward Hunter, says the kidnapper is not a seasoned professional but a desperate man seeking quick riches. Paris dispatch notes the suspect’s lacks of experience and aims.
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Rapael Schuermann
Edward Hunter
International Service
Paris
INS
Handwriting expert describes Lindbergh kidnapper profile
A handwriting analyst argues the suspect is a non American, recent bootlegger with varied trades including locksmith and baker. He believes the kidnapper planned the ransom, learned nurse routines, recruited an accomplice, and executed the crime alone after killing the child, then continued sending letters while maintaining secrecy.
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America
Col. Lindbergh
Abyssinians and Insull Extradition Plans Outline
The piece outlines the effort to trap Insull in order to force his return to the United States for trial in Chicago over the collapse of his mid western utility empire. It notes extradition treaties with Mediterranean nations and possible escape routes via Suez or the Straits of Gibraltar, while doubting Insull will risk the open Atlantic. The report also mentions Farrell leading the Colonial Trust Company investigation under DA Joseph W. Nelson.
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Monaco
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Confession Triggers French Spy Ring Manhunt
Paris police pursue the brains of an alleged espionage ring after confessions by Robert Gordon Switz and his wife. The couple, held for ten hours, led to 15 warrants and new arrests including a colonel and a military reviewer director. Mata Hari figure Lyda Brahl is a leading suspect, while Switz and wife remain jailed awaiting further questioning.
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INS
France
Robert Gordon Switz
Midi
Switz
Military Review
Benon
Mme.’ Lyda Brahl
International News Service
International
East Orange
N. J
Vassar College
Graphic Arts Group Meeting Reportedly Planned
A graphic arts group plans a meeting of all involved in printing and selling printed matter to discuss industry confidence and collaboration. Mr Grosse organizes the event aimed at engaging every person in the trade and those selling competing materials at an early date.
Idle Money 15 Piling Up Quickly
Federal Reserve figures show excess reserve balances at member banks reaching 1.518 billion dollars the highest on record. Reserves total 3.454 billion dollars up 1.49 billion from a year earlier as deposits rise across major cities and banks.
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Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Bbanks
Motor Industry Faces Crisis in Working Dispute
New York officials of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce press to avert a looming strike threatening 250000 workers in the auto sector. Talks with AFL backed by President Roosevelt continue as White House hints at swift intervention if progress stalls.
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INS
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Washington
Hughn S. Johnson
Federation of Labor
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Mar
Roossvelt
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Eastman
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NRA Aids Workers Choices in Union Elections
The National Recovery Act allows workers to choose representation in bargaining and prohibits company unions. Green urged letting automobile workers decide between a company, independent, AFL-affiliated, or no union, with the U.S. Labor Board enforcing their choice. In rail, Roosevelt previously opposed deeper pay cuts and supported restoring the 10% reduction.
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American Federation of Labor
U. S. of L
Roosevelt
Washington Two Tax Justice Meet Program Summary
Prepared for the March 22 Washington League gathering. Includes songs, recitations, duets, dialogues and topics on farm power, taxpayer issues, and CWA benefits. Features multiple performers and groups led by Mrs Houser, Irene Peterman, Milo Miller, Raymond Fisher, and Paul Black with regional youth participants.
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Houser
Irene Peterman
Batty
Dorothy Houser
Milo Miller
Archie Brown
Ira
Matlin
Raymond Fisher
Ruth Brown
Brice Peterman
F. Lohr
Roy
Reid Blystone
Kelley Dlatelets
Edward Park
Bobbie Houser
Bryan Miller
Ethel Harmat
Dorsey Kunkle
Maurice Miller
John Burns
Carl Kunkle
Elder Helmen
Gertrude Wigsinger
Gayle Davis
Sara Orr
Ruth Frick
Reading
Elkin
Paul Orr
Mail Express Cargo Sparks Post Office Clash
Revelation that major U S air lines have carried stamped mail as express cargo since March 10, after army mail filers were grounded, threatens conflict with post office authorities. Commercial carriers used Railway Express Agency to load packages and post letters at distant points after studying postal rules found no law prohibiting the practice.
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New York
Post Office
Railway Express
Airling
Man Kills Wife Child and Himself in New Jersey Home
In Saldern New Jersey March 20 a young father George Beaton 26 killed his wife Mabel 17 and daughter Ellen 8 then killed himself. Police found Beaton and his daughter dead and Mrs Beaton alive with a bullet wound. she died an hour later. The couple shared a two family home with Mrs. Beaton's mother Mrs Bertha Wright who heard the shot and alerted police.
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Thair
George Beaton
Ellen
Mabel Beaton
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State Tax Justice Meeting Set for Tomorrow in Harrisburg
Harrisburg March 20 INS Views of gubernatorial and senatorial candidates on tax reduction will be offered to Pennsylvania taxpayers at a Tax Justice League meeting tomorrow. Scheduled speakers include U S Senator David A Reed Judge Charles D Copeland Lieut Gov Edward C Shannon Gen Edward Martin Mrs Jomelia Bryce Pinchot Rep A J White Hutton Rev Henry K Ober John J McDevitt Jn J Leonard Aronson and H L Shenk president of the tax group.
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INS
Pennsylvania
Tax Justice League
United States
David A. Reed
Charles D. Copeland
Greensburg
Edward C. Shannon
Columbia
Edward ,Martin
Jomelia Bryce Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
A. J. White Hutton
Chambersburg
Henry K. Ober
Elizabethtown
John J. McDevitt
Philadelphia
J. Leonard Aronson
Pittsburgh
H. L. Shenk
Tax Organization
Curtis Portraits on Display at National Gallery
Washington March 20 INS The original portraits of George Washingtons two stepchildren Martha and John Curtis have been found and placed on loan at the National Gallery of Art. A private donor submitted two miniatures by master painter Charles Willson Peale for attribution.
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George Washington
Martha
John Curtis
National Gallery of Art
Ruel P. Tolman
Charles Willson Peale
Beer for Sale at Shibe Park Sets Permit Inquiry
Philadelphia March 20. INS Beer plans to serve fans at Shibe Park home of the Athletics if a malt liquor license is granted. City Treasurer Will B. Hadley announced a permit request signed by Athletics president John D. Shibe and C. McGillicuddy better known as Connie Mack.
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Shiba Park
Philadelphia Athletics
Will B. Hadley
John D. Shibe
Athletics
C. McGillicuddy
Connie Mack
International gold price down in London markets
The international gold price fell four pence to 136 shillings 2 pence per ounce, roughly $34.66 at the day’s exchange. A sale of 265 gold bars valued at 720,000 pounds sterling, about $3,673,800, was announced at the Kale open.
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Kale
Philadelphia GOP struggles over primary slate names
Harrisburg March 20 Republicans face a split over a gubernatorial slate as six contenders named by Philadelphia officials attract distinct regional support. Only Attorney General Schnader formally declares, while others like McDevitt Lamberton Shannon Patterson and Pietcher hold petitions, shaping a fragmented party path ahead of nominations.
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Philadelphia
Republican Citizens Committee
Philadelphia Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Edward Martin
Martin Himsel
Wm. A. Schnader
Harry S. McDevitt
Robt. Lamberton
Edward C. Shannon
Columbia
Marion Patterson
Blair County
Henry P. Pietcher
Haly
Five Given Jail Sentences in Western Penitentiary
Grafziano of Indiana and Ray Rich of Coral were sentenced yesterday morning by Judge J. N. Langham to multi year terms at Western Penitentiary. DeMinio receives three to 10 years for explosives and auto law violations. Rich gets two to 10 years for arson and Grafziano two to five years for serious morality charges involving children.
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Grafziano
Indiana
Ray Rich
Coral
Western Penitentiary
J. N. Langham
A. Eugene Wilson
DeMinio
Rich
Appraiser Urges Tax Report Returns
Mercantile Appraiser Clair Smith presses for faster tax return submissions. The official list must be completed soon to print the tabulation, and Mr. Smith urges any affected persons who have not filed to do so at once.
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Clair Smith
Mr. Smith
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