Arms Conference Adjourned Until Tuesday Amid Grim Talks
The World disarmament conference adjourned until Tuesday as Arthur Henderson warned of an extreme gravity in the talks. British officials echoed little prospect for progress, while France insisted on continuing despite tensions. Russia proposed a permanent antiwar body, but odds remained low amid Franco British clashes and broader discord at Geneva. Bolivia sought League action to end its war with Paraguay in the Chaco region.
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Arthur Henderson
Rodey
Henderson
John Si Jmon
John
London
Saide
Associated Press
France
Great Britain
Britain
Louis Barthou
Germany
Barthou
Russia
Bolivia
League of Nations
Paraguay
South America
League Council
Repre
Weather Roundup Shows Little Change Across States
Tennessee experiences fair weather tonight and Saturday with minimal temperature change. Virginia reports fair conditions tonight and Saturday with generally dry skies and no rain. Temperatures yesterday ranged around mid 50s to mid 70s, with May readings and daily averages noted. Readings taken at 4:00 p.m. for the preceding 24 hours.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Cate
jAve
Quintuplets Signed for Exhibition Tour
The Rev Pr Daniel Bouther announced Ovila Dionne father of quintuplet girls signed a Chicago tour bureau contract to exhibit them at the Century of Progress if the mother and babies are fit. Dr D A Dafoe says travel can begin soon, with $250 weekly pay to the Diorine family and $100 weekly to Dionne. The family will stay home while the physician assesses readiness for movement, expected in about two months.
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North Bay
Ont
Daniel Bouther
Corbell
Ovila Dionne
Quintuptet Daughters
Tour Bureau of
Chicago
Century of Progress
Ovillau
D. A. Dafoe
Dionne
Dafoe
Chiezgs
Toronto
Farmers Hope For Rain Amid Drought In Midwest
Kansas City dispatch reports farmers counting June as a chance to end an unprecedented drought. Forecasters expect possible thunder showers and cooler weather but, for now, heat remains extreme with temperatures around 103 in Kansas and Missouri. Continued on page six. Detroit dispatch notes a socialist national convention looming with a fight against the old guard led by Tate Morris opponents already reporting a first victory in the national executive committee.
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Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Kansas
Misouri
Norern
R. H. Hippelheuser
Detroit
Duke
Socialist National Convention
Old ‘Guard
Tate Morris Oponents
Old Guard
Eld
Airport Projects Planned With Federal Funding
Nashville June 1 plan to start within 10 days on 17 announced airport projects funded by federal authorities. Allocated 35 000 for materials and equipment, with labor from relief employment rolls. The projects began under the I CW program and were left unfinished when civil works activities ended last March.
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Nashville
APIJ
Mail Heist Steals 17000 In Conshohocken
Five masked men robbed Reading Company station platform in Conshohocken, seizing two mail bags containing 17000 dollars in cash and a sack of registered mail. They fled toward Norristown in an automobile. The money was payroll funds from Philadelphia Federal Reserve to First National Bank of Conshohocken for seven factories.
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Pany
Norristown
Federal
Reserve Bank
Philadelphia
First National Bank of
Lew Cody Dies. Hollywood Mourns Bon Vivant Actor
Hollywood grieves for Lew Cody a famed master of ceremonies and bon vivant known for his open home and philanthropy. Born in Maine 1887 he rose from Shubert stage to silent film star and remained popular into the talking picture era. Cody died in his Beverly Hills home likely from a heart attack his physician said he had been treated for months funeral services expected tomorrow afternoon.
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Lew Cody
Mabel Norman
Cody
Lew
Legion
Berverly Hills
R. B. Griffith
Gody
Pacific
Goast
Thomas Ince
Inceville
Waterville
Maine
Cane
Berlin
N. H
McGill University
Montreal
Florida Swanson
Ben Bernie
Norman
Sutton Arrested In Extortion Plot Against Markham
Frank E. Sutton a 48 year old mining engineer was arrested in Los Angeles on a federal grand jury indictment tied to an extortion plot aimed at Fred S. Markham California financier. The letter demanded 22000 dollars under threat of harm to Markham or his family.
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Frank E. “Sutton
Fred S.’ Markham
Aladana
Calif
Lindberg
Markham
Sinois Central Railroad
Sutton
Tecumseh; Mich
Pasadena
California
Michigan
Altadena
Department, of ‘Justice
Button
Day of Contrast Seen in Congress
In Washington on June 1, a day of contrast unfolded as the Senate backed the compromise stock market regulation bill and a war debts report, while tariff debates and a filibuster complaint created delays. House action hinges on Burns's tactics, with adjournment past June 15 in play. Meanwhile, debates on prison industries, communications regulation, and an insane war veterans estates inquiry moved forward amid strong GOP resistance and House rules friction.
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Washington
Senate
House
Representative Burns
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
House Rules Committee
Billy
Snell
Rainey
Administration
Steagall
Human hazardous device ends his standoff with police
Almeda Calif June 1 Frank Bennett an unemployed mechanic held police at bay for nearly a day while seated on a loaded car of high risk materials. The 38 year old war veteran denied mental illness and appealed to police for a job and aid for his starving family. Under district attorney Warren’s order he was hospitalized for observation amid concerns over a mentel condition. Bennett surrendered after police promises of work and assistance, leaving his wife and three children in care of authorities. The device carried nitroglycerin and other materials wired to detonate, drawing thousands as residents evacuated nearby homes.
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Almeda
Calif
Frank Bennett
Earl Warren
Warren
Job Bennett
Bennett
Kingdom Come
al Sturzinger
Almedaland
Jackson
Stursinger
Pige Aix
Debt Message Sent to Congress by FDR
President Roosevelt sent a debt message to Congress outlining war debt issues and possible discussions on payment plans. He stressed that debtors should make substantial sacrifices, noting that American taxpayers fund bonds if nations fail to pay. The message signals readiness to discuss special circumstances and methods of payment.
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Fdr
Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Rénald Lindsay
White House
Republcans
House
Senate
United States
Capiital
Massachusetts
John
Groton
Navy Docks Ships to End Congress Drops Bills in Atlantic Berth
In New York harbor the 18 day Navy stay begins as 35 000 sailors arrive with $1 million in pay. Roosevelt reviews the fleet amid crowds and fog. Washington leaders say Roosevelt must drop Wagner Labor bill and Housing program to adjourn by June 9. debate and filibusters risk prolonging the session.
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Roosevelt
NRA
White House
Long
Taj
NAVY
Congress
Atlantic
Bennett Wolfe
New York
New York Harbor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Manhattan
Jst
Indianapolis
Herc
Ambrose
Pennsylvania
David T Sett
Ers
Nathan Robertson
Innet
Khillattin i
Capitol Hill
House
Haingover
Tarver
D-Ga
Capitol
Senate
Truener Announces for Rail and Public Utilities Commission
H Truener of Carthage announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for railroad and public utilities commissioner from the middle division of Tennessee to fill the unexpired term of the late L Dale. He argues to protect public rights and reduce electric rates, noting savings of over 2,000,000 annually and support for the Tennessee Valley Authority program.
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Nashville
H. Truenter
Carthage
Middle Division
Tennessee
L. Dail
Hill
Turner O
McAlister
Turner
Avor
Prem
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Madelon Nixon
Wesley Johnson, Jr
Wayne County
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