Horner and Small Clash in Illinois Gubernatorial Nomination
Chicago April 13 The battle for Illinois governor pits Judge Henry Horner Democrat against Len Small Republican with Horner leading rival Michael L. Igoe by 129000 as results roll in. Small trails Omer N. Custer and Oscar E. Carlstrom as anti Hoover delegates falter and Horner’s ticket solidifies control of party machinery. Contests also include Evanston Congressmember Carl R. Chindblom yielding to Ralph Cherch and James Simpson Jr. in close Republican races. Democratic Charles H. Weber wins in the district while William E. Hull trails in the tenth district.
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Taxi driver tied to Lindbergh ransom plot in New York
The Sun reports a taxi driver who delivered a note to Dr. Condon on March 14 may identify the man who received the $30,000 Lindbergh ransom. The taxi man’s description matches with Dr. Condon’s account of the recipient, suggesting negotiations were directed by a single male. Police have not found the driver and declined to name him.
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Italy backs U S plan to curb tanks ships and gas weapons
Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi at the disarmament conference endorsed the U S proposal to abolish tanks heavy artillery and gas warfare. He also supported eliminating battleships aircraft carriers and bombing airplanes as part of the plan announced in Geneva on April 13.
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Harold Lloyd Enjoys Newest Comedy Project Lightly
Hollywood April reports Harold Lloyd shows unusual pleasure in making his latest comedy Movie Crazy. Once tense on set he now relaxes as he enjoys fresh “play things” that amuse him, signaling a rare ease during filming and heightened anticipation around the production.
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Bank Robbery Suspect Admits Co‑Conspirator Involved
North Wilkesboro North Carolina April 13 A B Paul Kine held in the Bank of Republic Missouri robbery admits to officers that he and C E Darling who was killed while attempting to cash money orders were confederates King said he with his wife and Everett Collins 19 were in Lincoln Nebraska when Darling was shot He walked with Darling to the cashing point waited outside heard shots ran to the car where Mrs King and Collins were seated The trio then went to North Carolina.
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Mysterious youth held in Ohio sparks police intrigue
In Youngstown on April 13, police, aided by a bank detective, arrested a well dressed man claiming Dallas origins after sending telegrams hinting at a sensational story. Police Chief Roy Goodwin, who worked through the night, awaited replies and expected another arrest.
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Republicans Con Promis e at St. Louis
The St Louis Republican convention debates districting and gerrymander issues tying to Pendergast influence in Kansas City. It backs limits on legislative clerks, considers slate for congressmen at large, and endorses a national convention on the 18th amendment with a restricted scope.
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Market steadies as Fed plans credit expansion reveal
Financial news reports a near pause in stock selling after weeks of decline as leaders barely recover. Dealers note a firmer undertone following Fed Reserve Bank officials agreeing on a more aggressive credit expansion, with bankers acceptance rates cut and open market purchases possibly rising to seventy five million weekly.
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Wilbur's oil order attacked in Senate
In Washington on April 13 AP reports Senator Connally of Texas condemned Secretary Wilbur's order reopening public domain to all prospectors. He argued the policy would depress domestic industry and harm conservation and called on the president to recall the interior secretary's order.
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Hitler's Storm Troops Declared Illegal Nationwide
Berlin authorities issued a government decree banning Adolf Hitler's National Socialist storm troops. The order affects about 400,000 Nazis organized militarily and often called Hitler's Pretorian guard or state within a state. Officials allege they could pose a future threat by seizing control.
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Gas Meters Register Too High in Western Territory
The Public Service Commission ordered Kansas Power & Light to test meters and refund customers after testing 250 meters in 21 towns. Of those, 216 meters ran on average 3.8 percent too high, exceeding the 2 percent legal swing.
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Democrats Present Plan to Cut Government and Raise Taxes
The article reports on Democratic leaders arguing for reduced federal agencies to remove duplication and for higher taxes to close a projected 1933 deficit around $2 billion. It notes proposed readjustments in domestic production and commerce, stimulating new markets, and easing Smoot Hawley effects for relief under a Democratic administration led by Hoover’s successor.
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Senate panel rejects Pittman resolution on Root protocol
Washington April 12 The Senate foreign relations committee voted 11 to 8 against the Pittman resolution seeking an interpretation from other signatories on the Root protocol and its meaning for U S adherence to the world court.
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Public Parks Tennis Association to Build Courts in Jefferson City
The St. Louis Public Parks Tennis Association rules will guide court use and play. A meeting will formalize adoption of rules and elect officers. Jefferson City residents may join with entrance 35 and yearly dues 5 or 10 for first season. 32 have signed up. If needed, two more courts will be built. inter city matches and a city tournament are planned. Exhibition matches with players from Kansas City or St Louis are being sought.
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Public Park Tennis Association
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William Tweedie
Tweedie Footwear Corp
Eugene Stalker
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Botz Printing Co
John H. Porter
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Elmer Meyers
Exchange National Bank
Dale Turner
Line of least resistance in classifieds yields tenants
Post-Tribune readers learn that rent ads in the Houses for Rent column bring many responses. J W Henry of Boonville Road reports three lines produced a hundred calls and good results, prompting landlords to advertise to attract tenants via the paper’s telephone line 213 of 153.
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Mrs Thomasson Kidnapping Feared In St Louis Case
Mrs Grace Caroline Thomasson, wife of Hugh W Thomasson, vanishes from Clayton home after a scream heard by a houseman. Her purse and hat are found, with police seeking deposition in a trust dispute involving two Thomasson properties and former chauffeur Conrad Frederick amid suspected abduction.
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Expect Banks to Profit by Easier Credit
Washington April 13 cap The federal reserve system signals member banks to exploit looser credit from the reconstruction program and refrain from calling well secured loans. George L Harrison told the House banking committee the Fed would boost purchases of government securities. Officials say bankers failed to aid reconstruction and should instead extend new credit to keep banks liquid.
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