Nantucket Strikes Seaport Threaten Secession Rumor
Nantucket faces a steamship strike that halts four vessels from New Bedford and Martha's Vineyard, prompting fears of secession plans. Officials deny any food shortage while President Roosevelt is urged to intervene as islanders await relief for mail and perishables.
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Nantucket
Mass
New Bedford
Marthas Vineyard
Fall River
Marshall Gardiner
Roosevelt
United States
America
Rupert Backus
Board of Selectmen
Windrows gravel policy causes road crashes in area
Windrows highway officials cited gravel berms kept at road edges for economy and to reduce surface wear after several crashes on Windrows Road. The third serious accident in weeks involved Simon Leuthen, 58, a Jefferson City plasterer, who suffered a fractured skull, jaw injuries, facial cuts, and arm injuries. He had long worked with his brother Joseph in contracting, later as a journeyman plasterer. Surviving is his sister-in-law HW Grafe of Meta.
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Highway Department
Leuthen
Simon Leuthen
Jefferson City
St. Thomas
Joseph
Marteese
Sisa
Seas HW Grafe
Meta
Radio Schedule Snapshot From Evening Transcription
A dense listing of radio programs and times outlines musical and talk segments from late afternoon into midnight, including The Sun Dial, Birthday Bell, Archival highlights, and orchestral features. Notable entries include Kay Kyser and Jan Garber orchestras, and a St. Louis Browns baseball game noted at 4:15.
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Sun Dial
Gypsy Fortunes
Nathaniel Shilkret
Kay Kyser
Postman
Radio Log
Schnitzelbankers
Mother
Dad O—Jan Garber
St. Louis
Local News Briefs From St. Marys and Surrounds
Pickups Laurice Luetkemeyer Anne Luetkemeyer and Stanley Piassecki underwent tonsillectomies. Mrs. LeCompe improving after major surgery. L E Glinkman on business in St. Louis. Courtroom crowd watches drunk found sleeping under tree. Otto Lang travels to Chicago with Matt Wymore for Wymore Furniture buying. Mayor Jesse N Owens in St. Louis on business. Missing Ashland youths Clarence and George Fairall reported. Boys swimming without swimsuits at 300 Lafayette. Fourth of July celebration ongoing. Neighbors complain about fireworks on Monroe. Eight girls lectured for fighting over a boy on Harrison. Car collision at Monroe and Dunklin between Blackwell and Haynes. Haynes takes blame. Mary Rustemevery undergoes surgery at St. Mary’s. Young August Bergemann Jr injured by horse kick. Hoer family welcome daughter at St. Mary’s. Circuit Clerk Guy Sone and family vacationing to Canada and Rockies.
Daring Soviet Kirmen Landed in California (continued)
A continuation notes caution over sealing a barograph to certify its recovery from a Soviet incident in California. The article recalls the first U.S. oil well at Titusville, Pennsylvania, on August 27, 1859, producing around 400 gallons daily.
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California
United States
Titusville
Minister Held In Kelly Death At Monroe Go
The Monroe Go officer states a minister is held in the death of Mrs Kelly. A 14 page note on education for her son was found. Police discovered blood on a bridge and a larger pool with her purse on the Illinois side. Checks drawn on Paris Savings Bank were found in her clothing.
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Frank C. Haley
Louisiana
Truth serum tests lead to manslaughter charge in Yeakey death
Moberly Missouri district attorney filed a manslaughter charge against John Wesley Finnell after he and Mrs. Mabel Yeakey husband William Yeakey underwent truth serum tests. Finnell signed a post-test statement describing events after Mrs. Yeakey, who died after walking with him to a secluded spot, fell into a railroad pond and Finnell did not rescue her.
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Moberly
Richard Chamier
John Wesley Finnell
Mabel Yeakey
Finneil
William Henry Yeakey
Kansas City
Planning Board in Session Sees Focus on Power Plant Contracts
The planning board concentrated on contracts for power plant projects at state asylums in Nevada and Marshall. They attended a luncheon at the Country Club and planned to resume sessions this afternoon.
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Nevada
Marshall
Nhoon
Senator Robinson Found Dead At Capitol Home
Senate Democratic leader Senator Robinson was found dead at his home across the capitol plaza after a period of illness and strain. The Arkansas native, long a prominent political figure and New Deal ally, had guided major legislation and chaired several party conventions before his death.
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Arkansas
Senate
Robinson
Capitol Plaza
Capitol
Little Rock
Supreme Court
Brynes
South Carolina
Harrison
Mississippi
Barkley
Kentucky
Robnson
Washington
University of Arkansas
Virginia Law School
General Assembly
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
House
Roosevelt
AT Smith
New York
Smith
Rooseveltas
Philadelphia
Joseph TL
Leader Dies Story Teller Known for Hunting and Fishing
A prominent local leader who cherished storytelling and outdoor life passed away. His chief recreations were hunting and fishing, reflecting a life spent in nature and community.
Roosevelt Mourns Death of Leader
Washington July 14 AP President Roosevelt mourned Senator Joseph Robinson as a soldier fallen at face to the battle. He called Robinson a pillar of strength and a greatly beloved friend whose fidelity through long years never wavered. Robinson was noted for liberal thought and mass welfare focus.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph Robinson
Joseph Taylor Robinson
Joe Robinson
Jong Service
Court packing may be dropped leaders say
Senate leaders expressed that the death of administration leader Robinson was a serious blow to the Roosevelt court bill and many expect it could be abandoned. Wheeler urged the president to forsake the bill, while a broad reluctance to decide lingered as burial and word from Roosevelt delay action.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Sen
Wheeler
D-Mont
Roosevelt
Ito
Fought a good fight kept the faith honored obituary line
A brief, commemorative note from National Councils praising a defamed leader. It lauds courage, duty, and steadfast vision as death closes a life of service. The quote honors the deceased for finishing his course and fighting a good fight.
Ben Beam Recovers Glasses From Neosho River
Mining engineer Benjamin Beam of Miami Oklahoma recovers his glasses from the Neosho River after an incident in July. The event highlights river rescue efforts and personal perseverance.
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Benjamin Beam
Miami
Okla
Boy Rescuers Save Drowning Classmate In River
A 14 year old boy dropped from his pocket and fell into the Neosho River. He marked the spot and returned next morning with two boys. Clifford Gaston first, then Arthur Goelley found the glasses damaged.
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Neosho River
Clifford Gaston
Arthur Goelley
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Ethel duPont Roosevelt
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Anne Luetkemeyer
C. B. Luetkemeyer
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Stanley Piassecki
East Capitol Ave
Fice
Gus LeCompe
Fairsmount
St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul
L. E. Glinkman
Walz
Otto Lang
Chicago
Matt Wymore
Wymore
Jesse N. Owens
Clarence J. Fairall
George Kenneth Fairall
Ashland
Lafayette Street
Monroe Street
Harrison Street
Harry Blackwell
Williaemae Haynes
Monroe and
Dunklin Streets
Blackwell
Haynes
Mary Rustemevery
West
Ashley Street
August Bergemann, Jr
August Bergemann
Hartsburg
St. Mary’s Hospital
Anthony Hoer
Westphalia
Cicuit
Guy M. Sone
Monroe GO
Kelly
John W. Finnell
Sen. Robinson
Servant
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chas. Hausman
Clark Avenue
Ozark
Hollywood
John Montague
Garbo of
Bing Crosby
LaVerne Moore
Bellams
Physical Culture
A. Brandenberger Drug Company
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