Von Hindenburg Stands Against Hitler Advance
The Aug 13 Merlin report describes President Paul von Hindenburg resisting Adolf Hitler as he refuses to appoint Hitler to a chancellorship and blocks attempts to seize power. Hitler laments, Papen factions shift, while Hindenburg travels to his summer home amid volatile political pressure. Archduke Anton of Habsburg awaits a royal birth near Moedling Villa as royal watchers observe.
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Merlin
Germany
Pauly von
Hitler
Pronder
Prussia
Trang von Papen
Tu Willert
Ven Thrnedenburg
von Hindenburg
von Papen
Tiportant
Nendack
East Prussia
Berlin
Reichstas
Politivs
Jutles
Othey
Vor Cajen
Veichstage
Raisin
Trov Vermont Radio Faeiliies
Viens
Archduke Anton of
Hapsburg
Moedling Villa
Heircess
Ilana
Rugaania
Marie
Sues
Jugoslavia
Franz von Papen
America
Hhis
Adolf Hitler
National Socialist Party
Business Leaders Confer At White House Plan Economic Parley
President Hoover held a lengthy conference with Roy D. Chapin, recently recruited as commerce secretary, to discuss a planned national economic conference uniting government and business. Chapin declined to detail dates, saying only that a definite plan exists and will be announced soon.
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Washington
White Mouse
Hoover
Roy D. Chapin
Ecommerce
United
Chapin
Ruth
Dolly Gann
Curtis
Counsel Clash Over Reputation Defense Witness
In Miami the trial of Captain W N Lancaster for the slaying of Haden Clarke featured sharp clashes over a criminologist Albert H Hamilton testimony aimed at discrediting Clarke’s reputation. Hamilton, a defense witness, stood long while the state pressed to impeach him. a later witness cast doubt on Hamilton’s views. Clarke, a young writer, died in April amid a love triangle with Lancaster and Australian flyer Mrs J M Keith Miller, who was present at his home. The defense said Clarke’s death was by his own action, while authorities pursued rebuttal testimony as court recessed for the weekend.
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Miami
Fla
Albert H. Hamilton
Auburn
Comnec
W. N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
Lancaster
Ida Clyde Clarke
Clarke
J. M. Keith- Miller
Hamilton
New York
Divorced and Wed Again in 24 Hours
Ruth Chatterton, the Beverly Hills actress, married George Brent in Hollywood after a 24 hour lapse from divorce from Ralph Forbes. The ceremony was officiated by Justice Winfred G. Allen with Frances Starr and Virginia Hammond as witnesses.
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Harrison
Ralph Forbes
Ruth Chatterton
George Brent
William Wilding
Miss Chatterton
Beverly Hills
Cal
New York
Brent
Ireland
Hollywood
Justice of the Peace Winfred
G. Allen
Frances Starr
Virginia Hammond
Roosevelt Plans Two Months Invasion of GOP Territory
Hyde Park August 13 The Roosevelt campaign schedules a long swing through Republican states Ohio New Jersey Connecticut Tennessee Kentucky and the Pacific coast from September 12 to October 8 culminating in Buffalo for the New York state convention. Roosevelt will host running mate Speaker John N Garner of Texas in Hudson River home before resuming public appearances. Garner arrives tomorrow and will accompany Roosevelt to Albany for a day as the two resume campaign travels.
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Hyde Park
W. Y
Roosevelt
Hudson River
John N. Garner
Texas
Albany
Ohio
New Jersey
Connecticut
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Buffalo
New York
Tennessee
Kentucky
Walker
Weather Outlook for Tennessee with Unreadable Data
Fragmentary teletyped weather note for Tennessee reports chance of thundershowers in the west and central areas around Sunday and Monday. Mentions high and low temperatures for Friday and references rain and readings. many details appear garbled with missing or repeated phrases.
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Tennessee
McAlister Accuses Pope of Unholy Alliance for Nomination
In Nashville, August reports Pope demanding McAlister surrender the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. McAlister denounces Pope as charging an unholy alliance with Col Luke Lea. McAlister defends that few negro votes accompanied his cities. Pope cites mass voting. (Continued on page six) Madrid Revolt Trials: Zamora honors officials. Aragon seeks death penalty for Sanjurjo and accomplices.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lewis
Pope
Wilhl McAlister
McAlister
Luke Lea
Memphis
Bears Grasp for Stock Profits in July Rally Reversal
New York reports bears booked early profits halting the July surge as bears’ repurchases sparked a sharp intraday dip of up to $5 in leading stocks. The market then steadied, closing slightly higher than the previous close. Bond prices eased after yesterday’s advance while wheat fell modestly and cotton rose. Overall, equity averages show about a fifth of the July rally eroded amid renewed selling. Some exchanges checked bears’ activity amid inquiries.
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New York
Bears
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Officies
Parties face big problem raising money for campaigns
The Democratic and Republican camps grapple with funding as campaigning begins. Republican eastern treasurer Jeremiah Milbank names Henry Fletcher to help run the funds in the northeast alongside Milbank. Farley and Woollen discuss a budget cap around 1.5 million dollars, far below earlier estimates. Continuous coverage continues on page six.
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New York
Jeremiah Milbank
Henry P. Fletcher
Tariff’ Commission
Milbank
Wall Street
Poly
James A. Farley
Evans Woollen
Indiana
Campaign Finance Committee
Frank C. Walker
National Committee
Farley
Marconi claims bending of ultra short radio waves
From his yacht Elettra in the Gulf of Aranci Marconi announced a breakthrough in radio communication. He disclosed sending messages on 37 centimeter waves from Rocca Di Papa to Capo Figari in Sardinia, a distance of 270 kilometers, using portable reflectors and achieving clear transmission by radio telegraph and radio telephone. This suggests ultra short waves can overcome the earth's curvature.
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Rome
Gugligimo Marconi
Elettra
Gulf of Aranci
Messaeo
Lfelong
Marchese
Luigi Solari
Rocca di Papa
Capo Figari
Sardinia
Jenator Marconi
WCTU Protest at Hoover Address Seeks Unified Prohibition
Seattle August 18 AP The Women’s Christian Temperance Union protested President Hoover’s plan for states to handle prohibition individually. Mrs Ejla A Boole led distant criticism telegraphed to Hoover as delegates adopted a report urging action. Lieutenant Governor John A Gellatly praised the union’s right principles while Arthur Barnhart of Chicago will speak tomorrow in place of Dr Daniel A Poling.
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Seattle
Hoover
Ejla A. Boole
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Union
John A. Gellatly
Arthur Barnhart
Chicago
Illinois
Daniel A. Poling
New York
Allied Forces For Prohibition
Barnhart
Ilinois
Del
Hoover Prohi Law Change Dominates Political Spotlight
Washington dispatch notes President Hoover pushes for repeal and the drys split. Roosevelts stance, New York governor’s reply, and Garner strategy shape campaign as Roosevelt prepares Columbus speech. Legal maneuvers over Mayor Walker and Volstead Act modification attract close watch.
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Walker
Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Representative Beck
Pennsylvania
Mr. Hoover
United States C of C Head Seeks Volstead Reform
Henry L Harriman president of the Chamber of Commerce urged immediate changes to the Volstead Act to permit the manufacture and sale of non intoxicating beer and to modify or repeal the 18th Amendment. He voiced support for repeal soon and endorsed British style taxation and regulation while noting potential revenue gains for governments.
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Washington
Henry L Harriman
Chamber
United States
A-Radio
Bairman
Jtha
Arrests for Drunkenness Decline Under Prohibition Claims
Washington reports a decline in drunkenness arrests since prohibition, based on government statistics. Deets Pickett of the Methodist Temperance Board cites year by year figures from 1910 to 1934, noting rises to 162 in 1928 and declines thereafter despite license system effects and wartime restrictions.
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Washington
Deets Pickett
Metodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Pickett
Walker Fighting For The Present Past And Future
New York August 13 The mayor James J Walker returns to Albany to enter the final phase of his vigorous fight for vast present and future support from friends and allies. He awaits Governor Franklin D Roosevelt and must answer questions about business relations with missing accountant Russell T Sherwood and to explain financial records. The duration hinges on witness lists and court rulings.
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Albany
Martin Conboy
Acernant
Seabury
Russell T. Sherwood
Walker
William Walker
James E. Finegan
William J. Schieffelin
Roosevelt
John J. Bennett
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Chicago
New York
James J. Walker
A. C. Blumenthal
Westchester County
Blumenthal
Samuel Seabury
Hofstadter Legislative Committee
Sherwood
Waller
Hoover Threat Cited Over Four More Years
Senator Byrnes quotes a warning about four more Hoover years harming commodities and public morale. He notes gains since Roosevelt nomination and a market drop after Hoover’s acceptance. In Paraguay, Eusebio Ayala to take office Monday amid Chaco dispute hopes for a permanent settlement.
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Hoover
Washington
Byrnes
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Sasuncion
Paraguay
Bolivia
Chaco
Eusebio Ayala
Senor Ayala
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M’alister
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Spain
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Martinez Aragon
Jose Sanjurjo
Marconi
Burns
Ee Sa
John Reed
Pittsburgh
Rumane Society
Lawrence
W.C.T.U
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Columbus
Garner
House of Representatives
C. of
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M. E. Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Morals
Jimmy
Hofstadter Committee
Meistadter Committee
Supreme Court
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