Dewey Short Denounces New Deal Policies
Dewey Short of Galena warned at the Republican platform convention that New Deal policies are spurious and unconstitutional. He framed the campaign as a choice between two opposing philosophies and cited Democratic leaders who denounced the administration. He accused the administration of broken promises, urged return to constitutional government, and criticized pension and teaching expenditures as excess.
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Trunen Outlines 4 Point Program at Democratic Rally
The Democratic senatorial candidate presented a four point plan aimed at economic relief. He urged adherence to Roosevelt policies, support for unemployment and old age pensions, parity for farming with industry, and broader world markets aided by tariff powers. He also pushed veterans’ benefits and restored status for Spanish-American War veterans. He cited a farm background and broad support outside St. Louis and Kansas City.
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New Deal Criticisms and Promises Across Public Debate
Fragmentary OCR shows a rhetoric attack on the New Deal blaming it for meddling in private business, price fixing, monopolies, and harming small enterprises. It references interference with farming, monetary systems, and calls for restraint, hinting at broader political agitation.
Restore faith and end autocratic boards in one year
A speaker decries unrestrained power, urges Republicans to restore orderly government and protect constitutional government. He calls to disband bureaus, restore faith in obligations, and unite citizens under patriotism above partisanship to honor the immortal dead.
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Republican Party
Heavy rain causes washout on Frisco line in Missouri
Heavy rains near Everton Missouri last night swelled Limestone Creek, washing out half a mile of Frisco track between Everton and Pilgrim. Passenger train 106 was detoured via Moncit while freight services were delayed for several hours.
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Drought to Cut Major Crop Output in New Estimates
Washington reports the agriculture department expects sharply reduced production across major crops due to the drought. Despite lower yields, overall supplies should cover normal needs. Aggregated data show 33 crops with yields about 18 percent below last year and 22 percent under the 13 year average. Corn forecast at 1.46 billion bushels, the smallest since 1941. Wheat total estimated at 493 million bushels, spring wheat 92.7 million, with last year higher and 1927-31 average 886 million. Wheat on hand should meet ordinary requirements.
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Former Excelsior Springs Mayor Thompson Dies
William W. Thompson, the fourth mayor of Excelsior Springs Missouri and longtime banker, died last night at the home of his daughter Mrs. Rea H. Caughey in Kansas City.
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William W. Thompson
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Rea H. Caughey
Loans on stored corn backed by RFC plan
Washington announces a $100 million commitment to the Commodity Credit Corporation for 45 cent per bushel loans on car corn stored and sealed on farms in multiple states. Loans allowed on open corn of any export year meeting quality, with rehousing rules and resealing by state inspectors. Producers with existing corn loans must repay or convert by October 13.
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Babe Ruth Predicts No Surrender in Pennant Chase
In St. Louis on September 11, George Herman Ruth declares the American League pennant race not over. He recalls Boston’s rally over Detroit and notes past World Series shortages, while optimistic that the Yankees may overtake the Tigers. The Babe cites past headlines and Detroit decisions as part of the pennant drama.
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Pole Gats Invade KC Home of Legislator Berry
Kansas City dispatch reports state legislator Carroll W. Berry and his wife faced a polecat invasion this summer as intruders seized the basement. Berry tried mouse and rat traps and even paged through cyclopedias to identify the animals. Despite efforts, the animals lingered, one even peering at Mrs. Berry as they left. Pelts were said to be coarse and practically worthless.
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Missouri Pacific freight cars rise week to week
St Louis dispatch reports Missouri Pacific Lines moved 2 817 revenue freight cars the week ended Sept. compared with 19 125 in the same week last year Gulf Coast Lines ran 3 185 cars the week ended Sept 8 up from 2 082 a year earlier and International-Great Northern moved 4 432 cars, up from 3 447.
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Scalpers and government buyers warn Missouri cotton plan scams
Hayti Missouri September 11 AP a warning that scalpers and government buyers are canvassing the Missouri option territory and purchasing federal plow up options in a profiteering scheme. Pemiscot county farm extension agent M D Amburgey says scalpers have cost farmers thousands and that some men pose as government buyers to misuse the option holdings. He urges producers not to sell options unless prices reach government or better terms and notes profits from plow up options exceed 14 dollars per bale with 500 pound bales. Scalpers have targeted farmers unfamiliar with the plan.
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M. D. Amburgey
Pemiscot County
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Plawup
Death sentence for D Wadenegro in assault case
D Wadenegro was sentenced to death on an assault charge. Roy Honea is wanted for robbery in Flint Michigan and Pratt Farmer is awaiting trial on a robbery charge.
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Dunklin County Jail Escape Fails After Slugging Sheriff
Four prisoners, two under sentence, attempted an escape from Dunklin county jail in Kennett Missouri. They knocked Sheriff Tom Donaldson unconscious with prison bars and struck Jailer Hue Oakes before the jailer retrieved a gun and halted the breakout. The escape involved Fred Adams, condemned to death for killing Night Marshall Clairence Green in Campbell, Me, last March. A separate notice reports Mose Hurley, a Negro, sought for slaying Jees and Dan Coffer on a Rynerson cotton plantation at Wolf Island, with a reward raised to 280 dollars and potential state and county matching additions.
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Dunklin County
Tom Donaldson
Hue Oakes
Oakes
Fred Adams
Marshall Clairence Green
Campbell, Me
Carleston
Mose Hurley
Negea
Jees
Dan Coffer
Rynerson
Wolf Island
Germany Leads With Almost Two Million Telephones In Use
Germany reports nearly 2,000,000 telephones in operation, placing it second to the United States in total telephones in the country. The statistic highlights Germany's extensive telecommunication reach and rapid adoption of modern communication.
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United States
Ciano Elevated to Italian Under-Secretary for Press and Propaganda
Rome Sept 11 AP Propaganda has been elevated to an under-secretariat in Italy. Count Galeazzo Ciano, Mussolini son in law, was named under-secretary of state for the press and propaganda yesterday. An official spokesman said no extension of Italian propaganda abroad is contemplated.
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Girl Dies? No Operated For Acute Appendicitis
Eleanore Bota eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Botz underwent an operation for acute appendicitis at the hospital this morning.
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