Siamoutrage: King Prajadhipok deposed in royal revolt
A sudden Siamese revolution led by army and navy rebels ousted King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambai from the palace and moved them to a warship. The event, described as a move toward a constitutional monarchy, followed heavy fighting and mutinous actions in Bangkok. Authorities report one death and widespread martial mood with troops and sailors patrolling the streets.
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Bangkok
Siam
Huehin
Prajadhipok
Rambai
Berlin
Harga von Etzdorf
Hier
Vossische Zeitung
Rama Vi
Siam Revolt Reported During King Prajadhipoks US Visit
United States envoy Kenneth Potter reported Siam’s army and navy had revolted in Bangkok. Royal family, interior minister, and police chief were seized and guarded at Throne Hall. Leaders were unknown. rumor spread of a push for a constitutional monarchy under the king. Bangkok streets were quiet.
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Washington
Kenneth Potter
Bangkok
State Department
Siam
Potter
Association for Birth Control Formed in St Louis
A decree of incorporation grants the Maternal Health Association of Missouri authority to operate a birth control clinic in St Louis offering advice to patients from social agencies and physicians. Incorporation followed June 16 proceedings with objectors none appearing, and two amendments added to cooperate with the American Birth Control League and to avoid violating laws.
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Louis
Maternal Health Assocation of
Missouri
Girevit
Killoren
Association
Silsby Convicted in $11,000 Cann Bank Robbery
Frank Silsby alias Frank Matthews, a former St. Louis gangster, was convicted in criminal district court of assault and robbery in the April 30, 1931 Cann Bank and Trust Co branch holdup at Ewing Market. Three co-defendants had pleaded guilty and received nine to 14 years. Silsby, arrested in Hot Springs, was sentenced later by Judge J. Arthur Charbonnet.
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New Orleans
Frank Silsby
Frank Matthews
St. Louis
Criminal District
Ewing Market
Cann Bank and Trust Company
Silshy
Sflgny
Hot Springs
Ark
Silsby
J. Arthur Charbonnet
Senate approves more wheat for Red Cross relief
Washington June 24 The Senate passed a bill authorizing the Red Cross to use an additional 50 million bushels of farm board wheat for relief efforts.
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Washington
The
Senate Today
Red Cross
Farm Board
Harmony note sounded in Democratic rift over two thirds rule
Senator Harrison of Mississippi urged Roosevelt backers to accept harmony, predicting New York Governor Roosevelt on first ballot as party divisions widen over abolishing the two thirds nominating rule. Hague fires open war while Roosevelt forces pursue abolition of the rule.
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Harrison
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
James A. Farley
Reed
Missouri
Novemer
Frank Hague
Gov. Smith
Hoover
Convention Hopes Rise After Roosevelt Group Move
The Roosevelt faction signals strength as a majority is needed to alter the nomination path. If achieved, their candidate faces likely nomination. The Hague declaration marks a severe preconvention attack, with doubt lingering on other candidates joining Smith forces.
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Roosevelt
Hague
Smith
Trigger in decay of teeth found by Pitt and Melon Institute
Pittsburgh researchers announced a 66 percent drop in new tooth decay when the germ Lactobacillus was controlled. Nine years of study at Melon Institute and the University of Pittsburgh showed that removing this acid producing bacteria, rather than diet changes, reduced new decay by about 60 percent in one year with mouth prophylaxis.
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Pittsburgh
Melson Institute
University of Pittsburgh
International Association — For Dental Research
H. &. Friessell
School of Dentistry
Democrats raise seven hundred nineteen thousand five eighty seven
Chicago June 24 AP state leaders in the victory fund drive said $719,587 of the $1,000,000 goal had been raised. An additional $200,000 was promised for convention expenses, bringing the total to $919,587 as leaders gathered to present reports of drive captains.
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Chicago
Roosevelt Silent On Political Fight
Albany June 24 Governor Franklin D Roosevelt offered no comment on the Chicago stop Roosevelt movement and delayed interviews at the morning press conference. A group of reporters were told he would not be available until late afternoon.
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Albany
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Chicago
Executive Mansion
Ritchie Loses Ohoe to Noisy Chicago Friends
Gov Ritchie of Maryland arrived in Chicago amid a dense crowd that pressed him so tightly he lost a shoe. A three-band demonstration marched downtown, banners read We Will Win With Ritchie, as he greeted supporters at his hotel and reception. Mayor James J. Walker greeted him with a labor-organized parade and cheering crowd.
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Chicago
Ritchie
Maryland
James J. Walker
New Yark
Chicago Federation of Labor
Walker
New York
Jimmy
Musiccians
Complaint Leads to His Arrest in Missouri Robbery
In Joplin Missouri on June 24 an AP report states Calvin Lee a hitchhiker provided a statement to Denver police. The statement links Jack Trease in custody for investigation to the robbery of 70 year old Bill Lewis a Barry County farmer. Trease allegedly claimed to have stolen seven thousand dollars from Lewis and said Lee lent him one hundred dollars later used as stake to win one thousand in a gambling game. Trease said he had three thousand as savings from a car repair business and claimed Lee robbed him while he slept.
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Joplin
Denver
Calvin Lee
Jack Trease
Bill Lewis
J Barry County
Trease
Lee
Oplin
Railroads warned to cut rates after freight shift threat
In Vinita Oklahoma on June 24 representatives from eight railroads heard shippers warn that twenty northeastern Oklahoma shipping points are diverting freight to trucks unless freight rates are reduced. The meeting highlighted growing pressure from shippers if rates remain high, signaling potential route changes and impact on rail traffic.
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Vinita
Orig
Oklahoma
Arkansas Traveler Held for Robbing Post Office
Andrew White, arrested at Vienna after questioning in house burglaries, is jailed in Harrisburg for federal charges of burglarizing a Marion county Arkansas post office. Stamps found at his Vienna home prompted the investigation.
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Harrisburg
Vienna
Andrew White
Marion County
Ark
Iowa Supreme Court voids legislature expense allowance
The Iowa State Supreme Court ruled the legislative expense account act unconstitutional, blocking payments of up to 500 dollars to members of the 44th General Assembly for expenses related to attending sessions in Des Moines. The decision, if not reheard, bars 1931 lawmakers from claiming funds under the act.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Supreme Court
Ing
44Th General
IRECOMMEND BONDS FOR ST. LOUIS RELIEF
St Louis officials consider a 5 million dollar bond issue to fund public relief and employments programs. President Walter J. G. Neun urged the proposal to the board of aldermen, expecting voter approval in November to sustain relief efforts through 1939.
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ST. Louis
Capy
Board of Aldermen
Walter J. G. Neun
Citizens Committee On Relief and Employment
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