Lobbyist Funds Report on Muscle Shoals Inquiry Unveiled
The senate lobby committee reviewed solicitation of funds by Claudius Huston, then head of the Tennessee River Improvement Association, from Union Carbide and American Cyanamid for Muscle Shoals development. It notes Huston turned over all funds to the association, with $22 000 and $14 100 checks routed through Moore and Blyth and Bonsner accounts, revealing margin stock trading and profits. The report covers Huston’s role, the accounts, and related transactions, with further details continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastington
Senate Lobby Committee
Claudius Waston
Union Carbide
Senate
Chatman Cra Wis
Taois
Juston
Tennessee Tiger Improvement Association
Muston
Huston
Tennessee River Improvment Association
Congress
Union Carbide Company
Muscle Shoals
Hoover
Bercame National
Haggerson
Moore
A& Huningss
Stocklokerage Tiem
Blyth and Bonsner
New York City
Pho
Che Association
J. W. Worthinston
The
Improvement Association For the
Simons Murder or Suicide Stirs Kentland Protests
Kentland Indiana May 21 reports say authorities weighed murder or suicide in the death of William Simons a prominent investor and former governor ally. A revolver was found near the body and his family rejects suicide, while questions linger about motives and connections to the Sawers Grain Company and financial troubles.
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Kentland
Ind
Wwais
William Simons
Promine
Chicaavain Hroser
Sumner Governorate
Simons
Sintons
Mons
Berry
Mons Wits
Moreiton and Company
Chicago
Anl
Saswers Grain Company
Sayers Company
McCray
Sawers Company
Bhmons
Grant Gas Permit Nashville
The Tennessee's ins' Company franchise granted by Union City approved by the state railroad and public utilities commission. Franchise authorizes construction and maintenance of a commercial gas system. Bombay headquarters of All-India National Congress raided by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee’ Ins‘ Company
Union City
State Railroad and Public Uuilities Commission
Bombay
All-India National Congress
Zeppelin Passes Canary Islands on Equator Quest
Graf Zeppelin, traveling along a southwest course nearly parallel to Africa, passed the Canary Islands and continued south west toward the Cape Verdes. The great air liner averaged about 50 miles per hour over the Atlantic, with equatorial goal unlikely to be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Canary Islands
Cape Verders
Equator
Log of the Graf Zeppelin
The document records a Graf Zeppelin airship log with times and locations from Seville toward Pernambuco Brazil. It notes sightings near Cadiz Las Palmas Tenerife and Cape Verde, with approaching offshore positions and steamer contacts as it travels eastward over the Atlantic.
Graf Spee Pursuit Updates From Atlantic Chase
Reports say the Graf Spee was about 500 miles northeast of the Cape Verde Islands and 200 miles west of Villa Cisneros when last heard. The British steamer Accra picked up a distress or Radio run at 8:20 a m GMT and relayed news via Sierra Cordoba to the Associated Press in London. Dispatches say the ship remained on course toward Ternambuco Brazil, averaging roughly 50 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Verde Islands
Villa Cisneros
Africa
Accra
Associated Press
London
Graf
Ternambuco
Brazil
Graf Zeppelin Nears Brazil in Atlantic Test Flight
Over the Atlantic the Graf Zeppelin pushes from Seville toward Pernambuco as it faces heat and storms. After crossing the Cape Verde Islands and St Paul Islet, the airship battles contrary winds and technical problems noted by Dr Hugo Eckener aboard the ship Twaster.
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Atlantic
Las Palms
Canary Islands
Graf Zeppelin
Seville
Spain
Pernambuco
Brazil
East Atlantic
Equator
Cape Verde Islands
Graf
St. Paul Islet
1930 Census Figures by City and Rate
The data shows Lexington Kentucky with 45 647 population and 4 133 part in rate about 10 percent. Haven Connecticut lists 162 650 population with 113 part in rate about .0685 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Haven
Conn
Roberts Ass C Justice Confirmed by Senate
Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia is approved to take office as associate justice of the Supreme Court. The nomination was confirmed unanimously by the Senate, with Parker replacing the late Justice Sanford. Roberts, 55, a Republican, gained national prominence as a special prosecutor in oil scandal cases.
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Washington
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Senate
Charles Evans Hugh‘es
John J. Parker
North Carolina
Sanford _ Roverts
Edwin Terry ‘Sanford
Parker
Pennsylvania
Anderson Probe Set For Tuesday
Washington May 21 The House Judiciary Committee set Tuesday to consider allegations about Federal Judge Harry B. Anderson of the Western Tennessee district. A subcommittee of Laguardia Samuels and Browning reported informal findings after a secret session and Laguardia sponsors a resolution to authorize a full investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anderson
Body of 12 year old found after overnight search
In Nashville on May 21, the body of Frank Horn, son of Mr and Mrs W H Horn, was recovered from a pond on Third Avenue after an all night search following his disappearance during swimming. The tragedy ends a brief, sudden loss for the family as investigators began inquiries into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
A. Frank Smith
Houston
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Dr. Smith
de. T. D. Ellis
Louisville
Nashville
Frank Horn
W. H. Horn
Third Avenue
Arrest of Indian Civil Disobedience Leader Deepens Crisis
British police arrest Sarojini Naidu, a leading Hindu poetess and successor to Gandhi, as she leads a Dharasana protest raid. Ninety-five volunteers detained. clashes injure about 100 nationalists. V. P. Patel and Abbas Tyabji named as leaders amid growing disobedience crackdown in Bombay and Dharasana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mahatma Gandhi
India
Mahatma
Daily Mail
Bombay
Gandhi
Romsey
Mail
Naidu
Dharasana
Abbads Tyabji
Mrs. Naidu
Patel
Sarjini Naidu
Abbas Tyabji
Weather forecast fair and warmer across states
Tennessee forecast shows fair tonight and Thursday with warmer Thursday. Virginia predicts fair, slightly warmer tonight, with fair and warmer Thursday and moderate northeast winds shifting to southerly. High yesterday reached 76 and low yesterday warm slightly different from last year. Readings taken daily at 3:30 p.m. by C. L. L. Bunn, U.S. Weather Office.
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Tennessee
Virginia
C. l L. Bunn
U.S. W
Early Action on Treaty 15 Sought
Washington May 21 AP Two British dominions balked at the U S cruiser program at London. Senator Reed said Dominions New Zealand and Australia feared the plan would prompt Japan to build, upsetting the far east balance. Pringle conceded the negotiations were successful for the American delegation. Seek action on the London naval treaty before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Reed
Pennsylvania
J. R. P. Pringle
Senate Foreign Relation
Wustiaha
New Zealand
Dominions
Japan
Far East
Pringle
J. W. Chase
Naval Committee
Senate
Congress
Friends of the Treaty
Foreign Relations Committee
Way of Men to Play at Strand with Local Orchestra
The 20 piece Kingsport high school orchestra directed by Prof. 5. T. Witt will perform live music tomorrow and Friday as the local talent picture The Way of Men screens at Strand Theatre. Shows run 1 to 11 pm with continuous visions. The Kingsport Parent-Teachers Association presents the Epic of Kingsport produced by Russell L. Parham and Howard Long with Miss Margaret Jean McClaran directing. The program includes Pathe Sound News and a talking comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport High School
Strand Theatre
5. T. Witt
South
Kingsport
Parent-Teachers Association
Russell L. Parham
Howard Long
Margaret Jean McClaran
Dobyns-Bennet
Experi
Ence
Kingsport Times
Strand
Pathe Sound News
Vitaphone
Pinchot Closes Gap in Pennsylvania Primary
In Pennsylvania primaries, Francis Shunk Brown led Gifford Pinchot for governor as missing rural districts swelled totals. James J. Davis led in the Senate race with strong Philadelphia support. Final tallies showed Davis well ahead, Brown trailing, and Pinchot predicting nomination despite Philadelphia strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Francis Shank Brown
Gifford Finchot
Brown
Davis
Francis Shunk Brown
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Grundy
Francis H. Bohlen
Ins
Thomas W. Phillips
James J. Davis
United States
Willam S. Ware
Giford Pinchot
Pittsburgh
Joseph RK. Grunedy
Thomas W. Phillips, Jr
Bohien
Phillip
Democratic Party
Sedgwick Kistler
Lock Haven
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WARE
Brown, Davis
Caraway
T. R. 1. Association
Matthews Kollas
Peoria
Civace Miler
Kollas
Fitzhugh
Islegal
Tex
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
James Cannon
G. T. Fitzhugh
Memphis
Washington, D. C
Kable and Company
New York
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Cannon
Paul B. Kern
Travis Park
San Antonio
Arthur J. Moore
Birmingham
Zeppelin
Acora
Roberts Ass. C
Wadala
Pinchot Close
G. Oo. P
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