Nations Seek Calm Across Europe In Geneva Talks
Paris May 1 United States Great Britain and France pressed for a mild German armament stance after a fifty minute meeting between Norman Davis and Paul Boncour. They urged moderation as Hitler prepares a Reichstag speech while France warns Versailles limits may be quietly eroded.
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Trial of Bishop Cannon Sees Assured Court Proceedings
Washington May 1. Trial of Bishop James Cannon on charges under the corrupt practices act advances as the District of Columbia circuit court of appeals upholds the indictment against Cannon and his former secretary Ada Burroughs. The case centers on 1928 campaign contributions including about 65000 from Elc. daniinson of New York, with Cannon alleged to have failed to report disposition of funds to the House clerk. Cannon and Burroughs resisted questions in senate investigations and refused to answer, leading to high court rulings on jurisdiction and appeal rights. The trial date remains to be fixed.
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Richmond
Delay Feared Over Tennessee Valley Bill In Senate
Washington May 15. Delays shadow a swift adjournment as discussions focus on three key measures in the special session. The administration pushes Tennessee Valley Authority and Muscle Shoals projects, securities regulation, and gasoline tax rates, while a public works control bill nears Capitol Hill with uncertain prospects. Senate leaders defer action as conferees report the house aims to further access to the TVA project, stressing board leadership over legislative clauses.
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League of Nations aims at arbitration in Bolivia Paraguay war
Geneva March AP reports the League of Nations seeks to arbitrate the Bolivia Paraguay war the first official test of its arbitration role Paregio demands pre conditions on Chaco claims Bolivia accuses Paraguay of pressuring the other. A commission of investigation may be sent to the Chaco if arbitration succeeds.
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Milk Trucks Blocked In Wisconsin Farm Protest
Tear gas and deputies used as about 400 farmers in Walworth and surrounding counties attempted to block trucks carrying milk toward Chicago. Milk destined for babies and the sick was designated for distribution by health commissioners, while governor Schaedeman limited coordination with local officials.
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Omeiaix
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Can't Be Killed
Policeman Michael McGolderich survives a running gun battle with a necro shooter. Six bullets miss him, then the attacker reappears, fires three times, but McGolderich knocks the assailant out each time.
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Flooded Indiana farms cut telephone service restored
In Glint on Indiana floods damaged lines as a riv er embankment collapsed snapping a telephone off. Governor McAlister heads to Nashville May 15 to attend a Tennessee meeting with Knoxville planned for the state park and forestry commission.
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Means Says Four Kidnappers Could Have Been Taken
Washington May 15 AP Gaston Means resumed the witness stand in the ransom case to state that a month before the abduction Mrs Eve lyn Waigh McLean believed the Lindbergh gang were principals in the crime and could be arrested. He claimed Max Hassell and Max Greenberg were here as alleged principals. He showed a letter urging Hassel to testify in his defense. Testimony indicated uncertainty about the case as motions were ruled.
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Millionaires to Testify at Mitchell Tax Trial
New York May 18 AP millionaires testified as witnesses in the trial of Charles F. Mitchell former head of National City Bank accused of evading about 424 000 in taxes for 1929 and 1930. After preliminaries two alternates were chosen. The trial paused last week due to throat illnesses among key officials.
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George Medalle
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Max D. Stoner
U. S. S. Macon Starts Third Test Flight
Akron May 15 AP The U S S Macon the navy s new Zeppelin began a twelve hour third test flight at 5 12 am EST with 109 aboard under Captain Drese. Notable passengers included Rear Admiral Ernest Z King and Lt Commander Jesse L Kenworth as the ship pursues propeller and handling tests after earlier Akron tragedy and prior flights. The trip will cover about 84 hours before navy handover.
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Fred . Berry
Lakehurst NJ
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D. W. Harrigan
S. M. Kraus
Akron Board of Inquiry
Board of Inspection and Survey
Herbert V. Wiley
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Showers and Cooler Weather Across Tennessee and Virginia
Cloudy cool conditions spread over Tennessee with showers except in the far west tonight. Tuesday brings warmer weather in the southwest and cooler readings in the east. Virginia reports showers tonight and Tuesday with easing in the east and central areas. Temperatures yesterday reached 86 in some areas and 58 in others. Readings taken at 6 a.m. daily reflect 24 hour changes.
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Convention Held By Bonus Seekers In Washington May 15
A weary, divided Bonus Army gathered at Fort Hunt Virginia and nearby streets to press cash-payment demands. About 1,200 ex-soldiers faced internal splits as factions formed around leadership resignations and ideological loyalties. The group persisted despite four shelterless days and dwindling camp hope.
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Japanese drive toward Peiping advances reported
May 15 Tokyo AP reports the sixth Japanese division under Lieut General Masayemon Sakamoto crossed the Swan River in North China and entered Fengjian west of the river. Chinese defenders retreated. Four other Japanese commanders press west toward Fengjun and Tsunhwa with heavy casualties cited. S: The Japanese claim 1,300 Chinese killed in the Swan crossing. 600 more in Hesintsichen area. Losses: about 60 Japanese killed and 60 wounded. Additional formations move toward Miyun, 40 miles from Peiping.
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Kunizo Matsuda
Hesintsichen
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Taizo Hariga
Heijira Hutter
Shiohsiachen
Tadashi Kawahara
Yoshimichi Suzuki
Miyun
Peiping
Ernest Torrence Dead Beloved Villain of Films
New York May 14 veteran actor Ernest Torrence died today at age 64 after gall bladder surgery. He rose from opera and concert piano to stage and film fame in The Covered Wagon Ruggles of Red Gap and other titles. Born in Edinburgh he studied in London and trained at Royal Academy of Music earning royal medal in 1900. His wife Tise Reamer and family were at his bedside.
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Dead as Storm Rakes Tazewell
In Tazewell Tennessee on Sunday night a destructive wind and hail storm damaged homes and property. One person died when a shed collapsed on Dock Weaver's mother at Chestnut Grove. Residents described the storm as brief but severe with heavy hail and uprooted trees and buildings.
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Draft Seabury Drives City Campaign After Smith Refusal
New York May 18 AP A draft Seabury movement gains momentum as Elsie Smith declines a mayoral bid, while Smith’s statement against compulsion to nominate for fall election strengthens Seabury supporters. Analysts expect Tammany to back John F. O’Brien in the fall after Walker’s resignation.
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James J. Walker
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Americans Are Urged to Evacuate Tungehow City
AP reports the U S legation advised about 80 American missionaries and their families at Tungehow near Peiping to evacuate amid rumors of possible Japanese action. Wealthier Chinese in Peiping also began leaving for safety in foreign concessions at Tientsin as fears of disorder grow.
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Tientsin
Newtown Farmer Warns Climate Delays Corn Planting
Willis Walker, an 80 acre farmer, says heavy rain hinders plowing and planting. He notes government plans to raise farm prices by reducing crops face obstacle as nature seems to cooperate.
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Million in cash hidden after eccentric magnate slain
New York May 15 AP says a cache of 1 million dollars in cash was found in bank vaults of 2 Broadway as detectives probe the murder of Edward Ridley the Manhattan mortgage king and his secretary Lea Weinstein. Police seal diaries detailing debtors and seek more Ridley wealth in banks and possible connections to Weinstein’s prior Virginia ties. They suspect Weinstein may have died before Ridley affecting the fortune’s disposition.
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Man Arrested After Highland Street Shooting Incident
Hazel Smith and her mother Elsie Smith were wounded in a home shooting described as a lover's quarrel involving Williams who was captured within an hour near the Kingsport Country Club golf course. Williams confessed after arrest, gun hidden on the porch. officers noted drinking and a prior local reputation.
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