Rule of England in Newfoundland Periled by Mobs
Wartime Newfoundland riot shocks St Johns as mob besieges the House of Assembly. Sir Richard Squires and his government face resignations amid calls for a formal investigation into alleged misused funds. War veterans mobilize to restore order while national government options are discussed by Alderdice and Governor Middleton.
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England
Newfoundland
ST. John's
House of Assembly
Promicy
Richard Squires
Lue Squires
F.C. Alderdice
William Conker
Squires
John Middleton
Dominion
ST. Johns
Richard
Britain
Allicurs
Mies Morris
Laie
Leyman
W. A. Godfrey
Peter Cashin
William Coaker
Students accuse officials on visit to Kentucky Tennessee coal regions
College students complain to Washington senators about treatment during an attempted visit to coal mining regions in Kentucky and Tennessee. Walter Smith, attorney for Bell County Kentucky, denied them admittance and accused them of Communist tendencies, demanding peace bonds of 1000 per student, which the students could not produce.
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Washington
Kentucky
Tennessee
Walter Smith
Bell County
Smith
Smith and students seek audiences with governor
County Attorney Walter B. Smith of Bell County and a delegation from Commonwealth labor school will visit Frankfort on Thursday to request meetings with Governor Laffoon. The group aims to discuss relief for miners and the Laurel Festival plans while ensuring student movement rights with Civil Liberties Union backing.
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Prankysort
Walter B. Smith
Bellenunty
Commonwealth 4 Labor School
Frankfort
Rubp Laffoon
Arkansas Proup
Lucien Koch
The
Collen
Hell County
Southeastern Kentucky
Smith
Kentucky
Richmond
Cincinnati
American Civil Liberties Union
Hag
Two Russians to Die for Attempt on Envoy's Life
Moscow April 6 AP Two Russians face death by firing squad for attempting to assassinate Fritz Twardowski a German embassy counsellor after a two day trial in which 16 youths confessed to shooting the official. Prosecutor Nikolai Krilenko linked Stern and Vassiliev to anti Communist groups in Poland and cited Mme Olga Shekova executed in 1929 as influencing Vassiliev with counter revolutionary aims.
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Moscow
Judas Stern
Sergei Vassiliev
Fritz Twardowski
Supreme Court
Nikolai Krilenko
Soviet Russia
Krilenko
Kyilenko
V. Labarski
Ministry of Finance
Hawaiian's Guilty or Innocence 10 Be Trial Center
In Honolulu on April 5 the juror selection for the Portescue murder trial proceeded amid clashes over whether the jury could consider Kahahawai’s prior status and an earlier mistrial. Prosecutor Ulrich pressed a juror on whether guilt mattered regardless of perceived rights, as defense and prosecution sparred over admissible considerations.
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Honolulu
Joseph Kahahawai
Thomas B. Massig
Granville Portescue
Navy
Fortescue
Columbia University Students Strike Over Editor Expulsion
New York April 6 AP. Columbia students walk out protesting Reed Harris’s expulsion from The Spectator. Mass meetings criticized Dean Hawkes while supporters argued for press freedom on campus. Police readiness maintained. Butler reportedly endorsed Hawkes’s action.
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New York
Columbia University
Reed Harris
the Spectator
Herbert E. “Hawkes
Harris
Spectator
Columbia
Howard Westwood
the Law School
Nicholas Murray Butler
Dean Hawkes
Butler
Edwin Carew Freed On Bond In Tax Evasion Case
Edwin Carew renowned film director released in Hollywood on a five thousand dollar bond after being indicted for evading federal income tax. The charge involves about one hundred eight thousand five hundred forty seven dollars and ninety eight cents. Carew protested against Meyer printing but ultimately complied.
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Edwin Carew
Hollywood
Carewe
Meyer
Georgia Democrats to Name Delegates for Roosevelt
Georgia Democrats convened in Atlanta to select delegates and cast 28 votes for Franklin D. Roosevelt as presidential nominee. Led by Gov. Richard B. Russell Jr, the gathering denounced the Republican party as promissory and insistent on Roosevelt’s prospects, with W. P. Congdon presiding and W. E. Page hailed as floor leader.
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Atlanta
Wisconsin
New York
Georgia
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Richard B. Russell
G.O.P
Republic
Russell
Roosevelt
W. P. Congdon
Augusta
W. E. Page
Columbus
Page
Gloria Swanson Welcomes Daughter With 4th Husband
London reports film star Gloria Swanson and Michael Farmer celebrating the birth of a daughter at their Mayfair home. The baby, born last night, is Swanson’s second daughter and comes amid recent marriages and decree dissolutions including Swanson’s previous spouses and current union.
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Gloria Swanson
London
Michael Farmer
Farm Street
Mayfair
Mr. Farmer
Parrents
Miss Swanson
Gloria
Herbert Somborn
Chicago
California
Farmer
Elmsford
N. C
The
Ficials
Yuma
Ariz
Miss Swangon
Marquis de la Falaize de la Coudraye
Wallace Berry
Viscountess Furness
Thelma Morgan Converse
Harry Hays Morgan
Buenos Aires
Mills Raps Parts B Revenue bill critique and objections
Beretsky said the administrative rates and the new bill would push industry and commerce at a time when business leaders hesitate. The finance committee faced objections on income tax exclusions, consolidated returns, dividends taxes, balancing net losses, estate tax, and transfer taxes as representatives from various industries awaited a chance to speak.
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Beretskry
Lindbergh Baby Rumors Spark Village Hope
Optimism ran through Til village as unverified reports spread that the Lindbergh baby could be home soon. Col. Lindbergh was seen cheerful near his estate on Sourland hill while state police maintained staffing. Two mysterious flights over Martha’s Vineyard were cited as possible contact attempts with a yacht, and lights were seen in the nursery.
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Lindy Cheerfulthers
Matis
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Air of Hope
Col. Lindbergh
Martha’s Vineyard
Massachusets
Buster Keaton Quietly Reunites With Wife Over Records
Beverly Hills April 6 AP Three phonograph records sent by Buster Keaton to his wife Natatie Talmadge sparked domestic tension. Mrs Keaton, after a four day absence, returned home following a public dispute over Keaton's plan to fly with their two sons. Keaton said he merely wanted to see who wears the trousers, calling the episode a miniature house quarrel.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Buster Keaton
Natatie
Talmadge
Keaton
New York primary results favor Roosevelt and Hoover tickets
Albany Apr 1 AP Roosevelt leads in Democratic 4th district Buffalo as Smith foes beaten. In New York City and Brooklyn Republican contests Hoover delegates win about 18 to 1 and 4 to 1 over Joseph France supporters. Treasury Secretary Mills among Hoover delegates. Tammany stance unclear. Democrats name 94 delegates, Republicans 97. Also note Phar Lap horse dies in Menlo Park, Calif.
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Albany
N. Y
Apr.l
New’ York State
Roosevelt
Hoover
Buffalo
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred S. Smith
Wood
New York City
Brooklyn
Joseph II France
Maryland
Secretary of the Treasury
Ogden L. Mills
Tammany Block
John FB. Curry
Cannon Takes Up Political Club
Bishop James Cannon Jr warns the Democratic party risks southern dry opposition if it nominates a wet platform or anti prohibitionist at the forthcoming national convention. He says both major parties would face decision on resubmission of repeal and whether dry factions should convene to map a moral policy for the nation and prohibition.
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Newark
N. J
James Cannon, Jr
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Hoover
Bishop Cannon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Republican Party
Gannon
House Democrats seize ten vote edge in Granata ouster
In Washington on April 6 the House Democrats gained a full ten vote lead after voting out Peter C. Granata of Chicago and seating Stanley H. Hung following a contested election. The tally left Democrats 221 to Republicans 211 with one Farmer-Labor and two vacancies, as elections officials prepare further rulings in Illinois and Oklahoma versus Disney. Milwaukee results show La Follette Progressive Republicans defeat regulars, Roosevelt Democrats win, and Mayor Hoan reelected amid socialist gains.
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Washington
Peter C. Granata
Chicago
House
Mr. Granata
Stanley H. Hung
Illinois
Ses’sion
Farmer-Labor
Granata
Kunz
Oklahoma
Charles O'Connor
Disney
Milwaukee
Wis
la Follette
Roosevelt Democrats
Hoan
Tramp Goes on Trial in Death of Coed
Irvin Eddington, a mentally deficient tramp, stands trial in Eldorado for the murder of Miss Jackie Ruth Youngblood, a coed, based on a disputed confession later retracted. Prosecutors plan an alibi challenge while defense seeks to cast doubt on the motive and identity.
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Eldorado
Ark
Irvin Eddington
Jackie Ruth Youngblood
Here
Barton
Eddington
Winfield
Joe Joiner
Wisconsin Republicans and Roosevelt lead in Wisconsin primary
The Wisconsin primary returns show the Progressive Lafollette faction gaining ground while Roosevelt gains for the Democrats. By 1 102 of 2845 precincts, Progressives led with 315, ITSO votes. conservatives 292,706. Democrats total 442,592 with Roosevelt pledged votes at 267,672 and unpledged 174,824.
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Milwaukee
AIM
Wisconsin
Gates
Chicago
Lafollettes
Roosevelt
Senate
Robert M. Lafollette
John J. Blaine
Philip F. Lafollette
Franklin-T Roosevelt
New York
Political clashes loom over wet laws and beer vote
Overnight AP dispatch shows Republicans and Democrats wagering on oil tax and 72.75 percent beer legalization while White House cites Legion support for Hoover bonus policy. Hoover delegates in New Jersey prime lead Roosevelt in sole primary. Lindbergh kidnapping case nears climax. Civil liberties group plans action in Kentucky coal fields as manhunt continues. A mob storms St John’s assembly in Newfoundland and a Moscow trial cites two youths confessing to an embassy official’s killing.
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Associated Press
Newarl
N. J
Bishop Cannon
Washington
House
Ashington
White House
American Legion
Hoover
Albany
M Mills
France
New York
Roosevelt
Hopewell
Lindbergh
American Civil Liberties Union
Kentucky
Honolulu
ST. Johns
Newfoundland
House of Assembly
Moscow
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Epulsion
Edwin Carewe
Mills
Asa
Bill
Baby Lindy
Charles A. Lind
Pres. Hoover
al Smith
Virginia
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Menlo Park
Calif
Phar Lap
Cannon
Bishop
House Dems
Rep
Tramp
Death
G O. P
Norris
George W. Norris
Nebrasket
Robert M. Lafalatt
John Blaine
Ladly” Hate Dale
George W.mead
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