Public Works Program Under Way Says Ickes
Secretary Ickes states the federal public works program is moving from plan to projects nationwide. Since June 16, over a billion dollars in funds have been allotted, with about a third spent in six weeks. Road building, navy shipbuilding, and various state projects are putting men back to work, while the administration remains selective to avoid waste and protect public money.
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Lord Beaton Dies. Drake's Drum Keeper Passes
London reports Lord Beaton of Buckland Abbey Devonshire died at 79. He married Elizabeth Beatrice, descendant of Admiral Drake. Among his treasured heirlooms was Drake's Drum, a drum said to beat when England faces danger, its drum rumoured to have stirred at the start of the 1914 war.
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Bailey Captured by Federal Agents in Kansas Farm Shootout
Kansas City dispatch reports federal agents seized outlaw Bailey at a rural Texas farmhouse after ambush surveillance. He faced charges tied to a 22,000 bank robbery in Fort Scott, a 2,000,000 Lincoln Bank heist, and the Lansing prison break. Also tied to Verne Miller and Underhill, the raid capped a nationwide manhunt.
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Oklahoma City
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America
Chicago
Sullivan County
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Michigan
Weeks law ruled not subject to referendum
ST LOUIS Aug 14 AP P A Tate head of the Missouri Anti Saloon League declined to comment on the state supreme court ruling that the Weeks law is not subject to ratification He said he would study the decision with his attorney and have nothing to say until then Springfield Mo Aug 14 AP Mrs Nelie G Burger WCTU president said the fight will go to the polls Saturday court days left to fight it out at the polls while noting loyal citizens will join the effort She said the supreme court is the highest law and that prohibition groups will engage with full vigor on election day
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Nelie G. Burper
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Plan to pay wheat and cotton farmers in full contributions
Washington August 14 AP Department of Agriculture officials announced a plan to pay in full more than 200 million dollars in benefits to wheat and cotton farmers for loaned crops with no government withholdings. The plan awaits Cabinet advisory board committee review and involves waiving government claims on crop production loans and renewing farmer obligations for later payment.
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Repealist Davis Plans State Tour From St Louis
Joseph T. Davis, chairman of the United Repeal Council, leaves St Louis for a statewide tour to push for repeal of the St Louis amendment. He will visit Troy, Bowling Green, Hannibal, Monroe City, Paris, Moberly, Macon, Brookfield, Chillicothe, St Joseph, Platte City, Liberty, Kansas City, Warrensburg, Sedalia, the State Fair, bullivad, Boonville, Columbia, Mexico and St Charles. He aims to rally supporters and outline plans to mobilize voters for next Saturday.”
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Inmate Escape During Prison Riot at Boston Harbor
A riot at Suffolk County House of Correction on Decis Island, Boston Harbor, sparked police from Winthrop and Boston. One inmate reportedly escaped to the mainland before being recaptured. wardens stated all initial fugitives were caught.
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Kansas Bond Probers Study New Evidence
Topeka Aug 14 Investigators resumed questioning in the Kansas bond forgery probe. State treasurer T B Boyd faces imminent prosecution as Governor Landon directs Shawnee County Attorney Lester Goodell to initiate case filing amid a widening scandal.
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Roosevelt seizes new meetings on wage raise and work spread
President Roosevelt and aides push a broad program to cover more of the nation’s 40 million workers. A first conference between Hough Johnson and Roosevelt follows a St Louis speech trip as efforts to synchronize NRA policies continue amid Aug 14 dispatches.
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NRA Code Loophole Lets Six Week 40 Hour Weeks Continue
NRA officials note a six week 40 hour allowance within the 35 hour week rule aims to address emergencies yet may bypass intended compliance. The Blue Eagle symbol remains required to prove adherence to the recovery campaign. The rule prohibits more than eight hours in a single day, regardless of weekly total.
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Ogburn resigns amid NRA advisory board clash
Professor William F. P. Ogburn, noted economist, ends the dispute with Mrs. Mary Harriman Rumsey over politics by submitting his resignation to Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson. He leaves John 2011's Office after hours and plans to return to Chicago, declining further appointments for the afternoon.
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William FP. Ogburn
Mary Harriman Rum- Sey
Consumers Advisory Board
NRA
Hugh S. Johnson
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John 2011
Johnson
White House
Ogburn
Chicago
Boston lawyer pleads not guilty in stock exchange case
Eugene Daniell a 28 year old Boston lawyer pleaded not guilty today to two indictments arising from the tear gauging of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug 11. The case centers on alleged wrongdoing linked to the exchange disruption.
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Eugene Daniell
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Honors Pour Into Sedalia for Tate Fair
Sedalia Missouri reports the 33rd State Fair drew thousands from across the state with exhibits in agriculture and industry. More than 150 animals from 50 stables entered in the horse show with Raxte Highland the featured three gaited mare. Attendance and events, including religious services and upcoming horse races, boosted expectations as the fair continues.
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Mary Gwyn Piers
Oklahoma City
Fair Grounds
Missouri
Charles W. Green
Rotunda
Sedalia
Drowns in shallow pool near Carthage
Bobby Gene Garber two year old son of Mr and Mrs Bryan Garber of Carthage drowned in two feet of water last night in a pond near his grandfather’s home twelve miles south of Carthage. He wandered away and fell into the water while playing with other children.
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Bryan Garber
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A Day Insurance Grows in Popularity
Postal Life & Casualty reports 103,822 new low accident policies issued in 1932 in a Kansas City expansion. The policy pays up to 100 monthly for 24 months of disability and up to 50 for death, with no medical exam required for ages 10 to 70. Send name, age, address, and beneficiary details for a 10 day free inspection offer.
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