Debt Weasling and the International Conference
Debtors seek to use the conference to push for cancellation of reparations and war debts, portraying Uncle Sam as the goat. European spokesmen urge debt forgiveness before aid and trade can improve, but only the president and senate can alter treaties. The piece argues against US taxpayers bearing colossal obligations for debtor nations and rebuts the idea of moral duty extending to universal debt relief.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Washington
Senate
President signs bill shifting juvenile offenders to state courts
The article discusses the extension and limits of federal jurisdiction over juvenile crime and interstate trafficking. It praises a new bill transferring federal juvenile offenders to state juvenile courts, arguing this humane move will separate first offenders from habitual criminals and prevent inappropriate federal confinement for youths.
Democratic Fight Behind Roosevelt Rally At Chicago Convention
A fragmented Democratic scene grows tense as Roosevelt allies clash with Smith followers over chairman selection and a bid to overturn the two thirds rule. Observers expect a dry versus wet delegate split while key figures Walsh and Barkley loom large in the fight. The convention week, set for June in Chicago, promises a high stakes battle over control and strategy.
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Roosevelt
Jouettehouse
Smith
Ghouse
Senator Walsh
Barkley
Eneynoter
Chicago
Thieves Take Pat Roche Auto in Chicago
A brief dispatch notes thieves stole the automobile owned by Pat Roche, famed Cook County state's attorney investigator. The incident underscores that felons in Chicago target even feared officers, prompting questions about the thieves' recognition and motive.
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Pat Roche
Chicago
Cook County
A Saner Idea for Stock Market Reform
A Harvard professor urged public access to corporate books to curb manipulation. The plan aims to curb insiders who push stock values using inside information and curb dumping blocks before dividends. The piece also notes political taunts about a presidential selection and references Seabury’s Walker case.
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Stock Exchange
Senate
William 2. Ripley
Harvard
Ripley
Voices on politics and culture across nations and fame
A collage of quotes from figures like Lyda Roberts Gene Fowler Charlie Chaplin and Amelia Earhart touching on Hollywood morality the gold standard the Soviet Five Year Plan and democracy. The remarks span international views with U S figures Hoover Radek Dickinson and Fess reflecting on policy finance and media.
Barber shop verdict on convention is same old stuff
In Chickasha Oklahoma June 29 United Press reports a barber shop judgment on the Republican national convention. Local businessmen discuss platform, prohibition, farm policy, and the likely political mood. Many see Hoover carryover support but little interest in prohibition and in Governor Murray.
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Oklahoma
United Press
Southwestern
Midwestern
North Central
Lyle c. al Son
Washington
Chicago
Lyseco
Wilson
Chickasha
Okla
Farmer Brothers
North Third Street
Farmer
Tom
Mr. Farmer
Huston
Farm Board
Hutson
Manchurian Taxes Confiscated Under Pu Yi Government
The Chi nese customs revenues in Manchuria are reportedly being considered for confiscation to Henry Pu Yi’s government. Secretary of State Stimson raised the issue with Japanese Ambassador Debuchi in Washington. British Ambassador Lindley also discussed the situation, with powers fearing disruption to the Chinese Maritime Customs and its role in foreign debt security.
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Tokyo
Manchuria
Henry Pu-Yi
Debuchi
Washington
Stimson
Francis Lindley
Foreign Office
China
Thunderstorms Tonight then fair Tuesday in Missouri
Weather forecast notes thunder showers this afternoon or tonight in the southern portion with Tuesday likely fair. Temperature little changed. Also mentions minimal economic stability for Rawleigh dealers with strong sales in 1931 and seeks workers in Jefferson City area offering about 35 dollars weekly to start with Rawleigh Co. routes and service opportunities.
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Missouri
Rawleigh
Rawleigh Way
Rawleigh Homme
Jefferson City
Rawleigh Co
Dept
Freeport
Til
Boy's Jaws Work After Being Rebuilt
Ernesto Rodriguez ten, of San Benito Texas, suffered ankylosis after a 1900s car wreck left his jaw joints fused and starved by slow starvation. Surgeons incised cheeks and chiseled bone to rebuild the jaw, restoring normal function. He now chews gum continuously.
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San Benito
Tex
Ernesto Rodriguez
Victin
Ernesto
Seeis
New York Gangster Higgins Is Killed In Brutal Ambush
Vannie Higgins once a top name in gangland was slain in a Brooklyn ambush as eight men opened fire on him his wife and their eight year old daughter on Hanklyn street Higgins who used a fisher man disguise led the liquor racket and was shot four times before dying hours later He named no killers before death while police hunted three men including Larry Spitale Tough Willie McCabe and William Bailey for questioning in the case
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Hoover Chickasha
Presidet
Hoover
Gay
Alfred B. Smith
Mr Smith
United Press
Grady County
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Wichita
Chickasha
William H
Alfalfa Bil) Murray
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Albert C. Ritchie
Garner
Jacky
Murray
Roosevelt
Vannie Higgins
Higgins
Larry Spilale
Charles A. Lindbergh
Willie’ McCabe
William Bailey
Hranklyn Street
Graham
Dan
Cherry
Cap
Phillins
Hoy
Bill Pringle
Court House
Casey's
Bishop Cannon in Prohibition Plea Challenged in Chicago
Embattled leader Bishop James Cannon addressed a loyalty convention of prohibition groups in Chicago. Wets who challenged him during his speech were ushered from the church where the meeting took place.
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James Cannon
Chicago
Wets
Leap Year Bride Ties Offbeat Vows In City Court
Cherry Dixon, 19, runs into trouble after a bank robbery plot leads to a shotgun blast and a hasty elopement with reporter Dan Phillips. The couple marries by justice, then a celebratory salon unfolds at Casey’s and a hotel honeymoon is planned amid a cheering crowd and a festive, improvised reception.
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Cherry Dixon
Dan Phillips
Lowe
Tom Cherry
Underworld
MR. Dixon
Cherry
Dan
Pase
Sarah
Than
Tie
Whiting
Rons
Leon
Court House
Hill Priogie
Pringle
Clerk of Courts
Pate
Ban
Cntirt House
Ahs
Bill Pringle
Bismark Hotel
Bismark
Surprise wedding crashers spark Wellington society party
Cherry Cagey and Dan Cagey escape a bustling Wellington gathering after a staged license trick, with Dan wooing Cherry on the dance floor. The room buzzes over Connie Randolph and Doris Ware as a quartet entertains while plans for a secret getaway unfold.
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Dixie Shannon
Doris Ware
Cherry
Doris
Wellington
Shea
Miss Ware
Connie Randolph
Society Department
Dan
Connie
Dixie
Plains
Bill
Den
Casey
Bill Pringle
Ireland Welcomes Cardinal Lauri For Eucharistic Congress
Dublin scene as Cardinal Lauri arrives as Pope’s representative for the Eucharistic Congress. Crowds from Ireland and abroad line Dun Laoghaire to Dublin streets for the ceremonial reception and cathedral service. An escort of Free State Cavalry accompanies the Papal legate to the city cathedral. A banking reform move is referred to a sub committee, delaying action.
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Ireland
Cardinal Lauri
Kingstown Quay
Byrne
de Valera
Erin
Dun Laoghaire
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