Johnson Leads Building Setup Efforts In New Agency
Washington May 2 AP Hugh S Pont ale vary Site ed tedminister named authoritatively today as head of a new agency shaping industry oversight. Johnson Johnsons Brown, adviser for rivers and harbors, will guide public works. He engages with key industry leaders in New York and Washington to secure cooperation, while Gerard Swope and others mobilize electrical and oil sectors for the administration push to revive purchasing power and jobs.
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Hugh S. Pont
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Richberg
Donald Riehberg
Association of Rail Or Labor Executives
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Jack Byle
Marshall
Nye
Forte
Leamgheshold
Julep Bo Mott
Los Anegeles
Califer
Robert
Wa Johnson Jrowns
Aml Roberts
Johnson
New York
Gerard Swope
We Association
2-Barrelled loss in Seattle involving Miller and currency
A fragmented Seattle report notes Paul E. Miller affected by a loss described with half legible details about two barrels and a burst of heat. The text mentions a burp steal and seventy dollars in currency, but the exact events and outcomes remain unclear.
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Seattle
Paul E. Miller
Jan’t. Boing
Nazi Christian ultimatum spurs church fear in Germany
The Nazi regime pressures Protestant churches by demanding a Reich bishop, threatening subservience to the state. Rev Tadwig Welles and Rev Joachim Hossenfelder are central figures as mass support appears for the church restructuring. The move signals rising tension between church leadership and Nazi authorities.
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Eltire
Masa
Pan Shewe
Joachim Hossenfeller
Christiang
Ehuveh
Reich
Tadwig Welles
Kansas City Kidnapping Case Arouses Police Hunt
City Manager F. McElroy and his son faced a daytime abduction of the manager’s daughter Mary 27 from the Country Club district. Abductors demanded up to 40000 later settled for 80000 in cash. Mary was released at a golf club entrance after the ransom handoff followed a tense pursuit by police.
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McElroy
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Milburn Golf Club
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McE Poy
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Lake steamer runs aground near Isle Royale wreck
The lake steamer George M. Cox with 32 passengers and 86 crew aboard struck rocks off Isle Royale near Houghton Michigan. All aboard were rescued within 45 minutes as the vessel listed 90 degrees, hull damaged beyond repair and the ship sank stern first within minutes. Several crew injured. Beatrice Cotu and John Gancarz among the injured, while Miss Adeline Keeling aided victims. The Cox and remaining passengers were later transferred to the coast guard cutter Crawford and evacuated to Houghton.
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Houghton, Mich
May
Minking Bean
Chicago
Port Arthur
Morris B. Tremine
Buffalo
Beatrice Cotu
Manister
John Gancarz
Preesgil
Ales Mack
Portland
Cook
Svense
Tremaine
Houghton
Coast Guard
Crawford
George Johnton
Traverse City
Mich
Reet
Showers and Cooler Tennessee and Virginia Forecast
Regional weather notice reports cooler conditions in Tennessee and Virginia with lingering showers and thundershowers this afternoon into tonight. Tuesday trends toward generally fair and cooler weather, with possible showers in the eastern areas and local readings note past temperatures and rainfall.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Gandhi Breaks Three Weeks Fast In India
In Poona Gandhi ends a 21 day fast for the untouchables by sipping orange juice at noon May 8 and concluding at 12 40 pm. His supporters from all castes gather outside Madame Sarojini Naidu’s residence as details of the event unfold with witnesses selecting the crowd admitted to the hall.
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India
Mahatma Gandhi
Sarojini Raidu
Madame Nuaida
Suirway
Mahatma
Gandhi
Burglary Gang Foiled In New York Warehouse Theft
Detectives halted a $100000 break in at Republic Ware-house as six men fled, two injures from a rooftop leap. Loot valued at $30000 recovered, but a jewelry item was missing. Two fugitives James Lawson of New York and James Garvey of Yonkers were badly hurt. four others were captured nearby with guns and burglary tools found.
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James Lawson
James Garvey
Yonkers
Lawson
Garvey
Swift House action on gold legislation moves forward
The House moves toward swift action on a bill to nullify gold clauses in past and future contracts. A three hour rule for debate was set after broad support for allowing amendments. The administration backs the measure citing three policy aims including make gold clauses nonbinding and enable dollar-for-dollar settlement in legal tender.
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Banking Committee
Congress
the Treasury
Dean Acheson
United States
Roosevelt to Keep Woodin at Treasury Despite Ouster Rumor
Washington May 29 President Roosevelt plans to retain William H Woodin in the treasury despite rumors of his removal after his name appeared on a list from Morgan and favored causton ers. The president intends to keep his official family intact to wield the powers needed to combat the economic emergency and oversee antidepression measures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William H. Woodin
Treasury
P. Morgan, and Company
Century of Progress show settles into routine life
Chicago May 29 AP The Century of Progress Exposition settled into routine life after its first 48 hours of operation. Attendance neared 200000 on opening and Sunday as a steady stream of visitors from many states arrived. Officials expect Memorial Day crowds to rise while paid admissions reached about 175000 due to unconnected turnstile counters. The fair aims for 50000000 visitors in five months with potential totals surpassing 75000000. The week ahead offers light programming though Alabama Day is set for Saturday and Kentucky Oregon and Tennessee will be honored next week.
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Epparent
United States
Alabama
Federal
Kentucky
Oregon
Tennessee
Kindness Gift Triggers Tragic Death at Seattle Home
Mrs. Ella Fueil, 83, an inmate at an old ladies home, received a visitor bearing a new hat. Her eyes welled with tears and she could barely speak her thanks before dying hours later of a heart attack, likely sparked by the excitement.
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Seattle
Ella Fueil
Morgan and Company Reports Highlight Large Tax Deductions
Washington reports reveal J P Morgan and Company's filings show the firm earned nearly ten million dollars from securities sales and wander of securities in 1930 and 1931 while bank partners paid only 48000 dollars in home tax to the United States. The banking committee's investigation paused as new figures emerged, suggesting substantial deductions claimed by the firm's twenty partners from their income tax returns under the Jay permits program.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan and Company
Senate
Secur
United States
Morgans House
Pecora Defies Critics During Banking Inquiry
Ferdinand Pecora, famed investigator for the senate committee probing banking practices, defied critics in Washington remarks. He said threats to halt the inquiry by pressuring the investigator are misguided as he continues disclosures shaping headlines globally.
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Ferdinand Pecora
J. P. Morgan
Pecora
Couzens
Senate Committee
Washi Jton
Riverside Drive
Roosevelt backs Pecora inquiry into private bankers
Washington May 20 Roosevelt told senate banking committee he favored limiting the probe of J. P. Morgan and private bankers and expressed full support for Pecora's handling of the investigation. The president's endorsement followed discussions with Woodin about stock dealings linked to the Morgan house and raised questions about Norman H. Davis.
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Roosevelt
Senate
J. 2. Morgan and Company
Torwald
Ferdinand Peeers
Woodin
Morgan House
Woodin Bell
Glass
D-Va
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Eoimite Tee
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Poeurs
New York
House of Representatives
Treadway
Massachusetts
Morgan
Norman H. Davis
Jentleman
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House
Tinkham
Thieves Steal Handbag From Restaurant In SNAKE Twist
In Los Angeles two thieves grab a small brown handbag from a restaurant. Inside the bag are three large rattlesnakes and one king snake, creating a dangerous and surprising discovery.
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Los Angeles
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