Cespedes selects new NRA eagle hovers over nation
In Washington August 14 Associated Press reports the NRA blue eagle spreads influence over 40 million workers as President Roosevelt and aides plan a series of meetings to map the program. High Johnson and Roosevelt discuss recovery, aiming to synchronize federal efforts and possibly expand the eagle’s reach.
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Cespedes
NRA
Don J. Kirley
Associated Press
Wasitington
Geile
Roosevelt
Ang Wis
Johnson
Rousey Sinew
Washington
St. Louis
Koosevell
Hugh S. Johnson
Forees
Weather outlook for Tennessee and Virginia
Partly cloudy conditions with possible local showers in Tennessee Tuesday and tonight, temperatures little changed. In Virginia, partly cloudy skies with showers possible in the southeast tonight and extreme south Tuesday, little temperature change. Previous highs reached 81, other temperature data and daily rainfall noted from the prior year with 66 p.m. readings.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Bread prices continue rise across cities in August
The average price of a pound loaf of white bread rose about 18 cents from February 15 to August 2, with a 7.8 cent per pound average in the inspected stores. Dr. Pred Howe, Consumers' Counsel, notes costs reflect higher ingredient and processing costs, while bakers aim to limit future increases. The report covers 12 stores in one city including chains and independents.
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American Bakers Association
Toodstall's
de Howe Seid
Cath City
Howe
Poison food hospitalizes 30 Nebraska guardsmen
A mass food poisoning incident in Aseland Nebraska sent 30 members of the Nebraska National Guard to area hospitals this morning. Officials report the patients are stable with no serious conditions. Local health authorities investigate the outbreak and identify the suspected source of contamination.
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Aseland
Neb
Nebraska National Iguard
Missouri Supreme Court rules Weeks law not subject to referenda
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the Weeks law which creates the framework for a statewide vote next Saturday on ratifying national prohibition repeal cannot be blocked by referendum. Prohibitionists had challenged the Weeks law amid efforts to derail repeal action.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Crime Control Meeting Urges Universal Fingerprinting
New York August hearing before Senator Copeland’s racketeering subcommittee drew 200 spectators as police officials urged federal coordination and measures to curb organized crime. Keenan called for a central bureau and compulsory exchange of fingerprints and records across states. Mulrooney backed universal fingerprinting and tougher parole, plus exile for racketeers. Bolan supported federal control of arms.
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New York
Aug. Wi
Scotland Yard
Senate
Royal S. Copeland
Senator Copeland
Edward P. Mulrooney
Joseph Keenan
James Bolan
Keenan
Mulrooney
United States Senate
Bar Association
Joseph B. Keenan
Royal
Copeland
Highlights of Cuban Revolt and Machado's Fall
A compact timeline of Cuban turmoil in August detailing streetcar and taxi strikes triggering wider industry walkouts, mediation by Ambassador Welles, and Machado's refusals and resignations. The army occupied Havana as 21 killed and about 150 injured. The liberal party condemned mediation, an army revolt occurred, and Machado fled while Dr. De Sespedes was inaugurated by a provisional government.
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Havana
Bua
Welles
Askeed Machado
Machado
Roosevelt
Cuba
Liberal Party
Sugar prices rise as Cuban revolt cools economy
Cuba, now tied to world sugar markets, faces upheaval as prices swing. With 80 percent of Cuban output in sugar and 200 mills remaining from thousands, the industry reshapes under U.S. influence and global demand, affecting national prosperity.
Hoboes of America Adopt Fair Practice Code
At the 25th annual hoboes convention in Chicago delegates form a code of fair practice amid unsafe box car travel and rising rail hazards. Jeff Davis of Cincinnati Mose Routt and James Routt of San Francisco push rules banning dishwashing for meals and job takings from families, with pay rates for cleaning snow coal and windows set at 50 cents per hour. Delegates claim 50,000 votes from jungles across the country and Europe, led by Jack Mutzbaurer of Nurnberg as delegate in chief.
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Gcricago
America
Centralia
Washs Battle
Creek
Mieh
Jersey City
New Orleans
van Burken
Ark
Chicago
Jack Mutzbaurer
Nurnberg
Germany
Europe
Three Black suspects in Tuscaloosa slaying indicted
In rural Tuscaloosa County a white girl Vaudine Maddox, 21, was found murdered earlier. Dan Pippens 18 Elmore Clark 28 and A Ty Warren 16 were indicted for her killing amid a chaotic escape by an armed group who seized Black people from deputies. Two bodies were later found near Blocton, while a third remains missing as investigators press for answers. The incident sparked criticisms of the International Labor Defense and prompted a grand jury probe ordered by Judge Henry G. Foster under Governor Miller’s directive. Sheriff Shamblin defended officers actions amid fears of retaliation and public safety concerns.
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Tuscaloosa
Dan Pippens
Elmore Clark
Ty Warren
Fippen
International Labor Defense
Iis
Birmingham
HR. L. Shamblin
Jefferson County
Pippen
Harden
Blocton
B. M. Miller
Henry GW. Foster
International ‘Labor Defense
Shamblin
Bragksville
Kidnap Case Thought Solved by Texas Arrest
Attorney General Cummings announced the arrest of Harvey Bailey on a Texas farm as the likely solution to the Urschel kidnapping near Oklahoma City on July 23. He is identified as the man who wielded the wrecking hammer during the Kansas City ransom plots and killings, and the captured money is said to have helped the Urschel family pay the kidnappers. Also seized were Bailey's associates at the farm, including Shannon and his wife, Ora Shannon, his son Arman, and Oleta Shannon, Earl Brown, and others. The capture followed an extensive search by air and land.
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Washington
Cummings
Harvey Bailey
Texas
Kansas City
Charles F. Ursehel
Oklahom City
Cimmings
Bailey
Feen
Aching Gur
Frank Nash
Oy Paradise
Monley
Urschel
Cl Shannon
Ora Shan“non
Arman
Reotan
Oleta
Earl Brown
Oleta Shannon
Cumarings
Pulpit dispute ends in a fight at Jonesboro church
In Jonesboro Arkansas a factional pulpits dispute at the Jonesboro Baptist Tabernacle led to reflections and a brawl at services attended by about 2000 people. Police and guards intervened as two groups sang separately and a fight broke out. Five men were arrested four for assault with deadly weapons and one for assault and battery while an injunction barred Jeffers from leading services.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Jeffers
Deagon Jacob Sharp
Jworry
Thach Side
Tabernacle
Crawley
Cigar Industry Hikes Hours and Wage Under NRA Plan
Washington Aug 14 AP A 40 hour week and a minimum wage of 30 cents an hour for cigar factory workers under a modified presidential reemployment agreement was announced by the National Recovery Administration. The 40 hour week may be exceeded at peak demand with limits: no more than 43 hours per week for four months, or 2,000 hours per year. Exemptions apply to supervisory roles earning over 35 per week and emergency crews. A temporary agreement sets a national minimum wage of 82 cents an hour for mechanical workers or artisans, with 30 cents in ten southern states and territories. The minimum applies regardless of time rate or basis of employment.
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Washington
National Vasavery Administration
NRA
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Kentucky
Tesnnessee
Texas
West Virginia
Florida
Costello Set for Trial Amid Praise and Condemnation
Salem Mass Aug 14 Jessie Burnall Costello awaits verdict in a murder trial after being charged with poisoning her husband Captain William J Costello whose body was found in a Peabody home hallway on February 17. Trial stalled with closing arguments anticipated today and tomorrow. Prosecution seeks first degree murder while defense pushes for outright acquittal.
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Salem
Mass
Jessie Burnall Costello
William J. Costello
Peasbody
Salem Superior Cours
William G. Clark
Hugh
A. Creze
Cregg
Cuba Shifts Power As De Cescedes Forms Cabinet
In Havana Aug 14 1930 new Cuban chief executive Dr. Criolos Manuel De Cesedes forms a cabinet aimed at social and economic rehabilitation. American warships Taylor and Claxton arrive to protect lives and property while Machado supporters flee and a country-wide strike ends. Authorities report violence subsiding as normal life resumes.
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John McKnight
Havana
Gerardo Machado
Guba
Criios Manuel de Cescedes
All School of Palisies
Machado
Taylor
Claxton
Hearbor
Manzanillo
de Cespedes
Alberto Herrera
Jamaica
Cuba
Mok
Caiis Manuel Despedes
Roosevelt
Dr de Cespedes
Tie Cespedes
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United States
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Havang
Carlos Manuel de Cesnedes
Hea Ud
Costello
Miami
Fla
Miami Daily News
Key West
Woodward
National Guard
Ney West
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