Cuban President may seek dictatorship to curb clashes
In Havana, President Gran San Martin faces a looming decree for dictatorial powers to restore order amid labor strikes and officer unrest. Police reserves stand ready as rumors of army discontent spread. student protests and attacks on police stations fuel fears of a broader coup as officials push for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gran San Martin
Be Ninth
Antilh
Tauruanos
Tacajo
Cristo
Oriente J
Wallis
U. S
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Punta
T Place
National Hotel
Grau San Martin
de Cesperdes
Tennis Tourney Opens With Limited First Round Matches
The annual singles tennis tournament begins today with only five first round matches due to 11 byes. Pairings posted at the Country Club assign Upper bracket players Pord, Meyer, Caldwell, Leonard, Bachelder, Imrsy, Minter, Pilgrim and Gott, and Lower bracket players Briscoe, Anderson, Snoty, Crosby, Meredith, Sayre, Mrs. Briscoe, Douglas, with several byes remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow
Minter
Sayre
Douglas
Pord
Palmer
Meyer
Bye
Caldwell
Leonard
Bachelder
Imrsy
Garrett
Carter
Pilgrim
Gott
Briscoe
Long
Anderson
Snoty
Longworth
Crosby
Coffin
Merideth
Mrs. Briscoe
Valley Authority Sets Rate for Shoals Power
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced electricity rates for the government owned Muscle Shoals plant. Director in charge David Lillenthal proposed wholesale charges to municipal distributors and retail rates for domestic consumers. He outlined blocks up to 3 cents per kilowatt hour for the first block and descending blocks for subsequent usage, aiming at about 2.4 cents per kilowatt hour for a fully electrified home. The plan targets lower rates for general and limited users with a long term goal of universal electrification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Musele Shoals
David
Liliemthal
UVA
Governent
Lillenthal
Five Convicts Still At Large After Angola Prison Break
Five of the eleven inmates who escaped from Louisiana Angola prison Thursday remain at large as Texas officers join the pursuit. Rebels seized cars and kidnapped a ferry captain while a spree of robberies and killings across central Louisiana triggered cross border pursuit, with guards killed and officers wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marksville
Texas
Louisiana
Tvelve Cesperadios
Louisiana Angola
Vernon Parish
State Line
Sabine River
Hatten
Auto
Cur
Newton
Tex
Beaumont
Charles Fraxier
Southwest
Arkansas
Liberty
Glen Carlson
Acadia Parish
Avoyelles Parsh
Tav Elve
John A. Singleton
Weather notes with scattered showers and slight cooling
Tennessee shows generally fair conditions with a slight drop in temperatures in the west portion while Virginia reports cloudy skies with probable showers in the east. Readings indicate yesterday's high near 64 and no rain, with data recorded at 6 06 p m daily for the prior 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Virginia
Need of Special Session Is Urged in Tennessee
Nashville report says the state advisory board on public works met to prepare for a conference with Governor McAlister. They aim to craft laws removing borrowing barriers under the federal public works program and to enable quick benefits for municipalities, counties, and unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Scent
McAlister
Tennessee
State Advisory Board On Public Works
Harry S. Berry
Andy
Boxing Results from St Louis Montreal and Print
In St Louis Dave Barry stopped Howard Scott in the third round. In Montreal Pete Sanstal won on points over Bobby Leitham. Roger Bernard defeated Jimmy Slavin on points in Print Michigan. Harry Gerson outpointed Jon Regis in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louis
Dave Barry
St. Louis
Howard Scott
Claremore
Okla
Montreal
Pete Sanstal
Bobby Leitham
Canada
Roger Bernard
Mich
Jimmy Slavin
New York
Harry Gerson
Mantress
Jon Regis
Schwab Expected to Take Lamont's Place with Steel
Charles M Schwab was named as probable successor to Robert P Lamont of the American Iron and Steel Institute after Lamont resigned as president amid his stance on government regulation. Lamont cited immediate industry needs and said the institute would focus on code obligations and reporting to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Robert P. Lamont
Steel
Lamont
American Tron and Steel Institute
New York Times
NRA
Institute
Iron and Steel Institute
Yesterday's stars spark nine scattered hits in big league routs
Guy Bush and the Cubs shut out the Giants with nine scattered hits while Simmons and the White Sox traded blows with the Athletics. Larry Trench led the Pirates past the Braves with four hits in a 11-6 win. Lloyd Brown limited the Browns to six hits in an 8-1 victory and Bill Lewis homered and doubled for the Cardinals in an 8-1 win over the Dodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bush
Cubs
I Giants
Simmons
White Sox
Athletics
Larry Trench
Pirates
Blant
Ed Braves
Lloyd Brown
Red Sox
Browns
Wis
Bill Lewis
Cardinals
Dodgers
Jury to decide if Claire Windsor stole Read's love
A seven man five woman jury will deliberate on whether actress Claire Windsor seduced Albert Read Jr in an alienation of affections suit filed by Read's wife Marian Read. Evidence featured Read's mother Ada Read testifying about his marital troubles and Read admitting misrepresenting his marriage to Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Chive Windsor
Albert
Read, Jr
Miss Windsor
Marian Read
Windsor
To Head Giants The New York Club Names Leader
A report by Charles A Steacham notes the New York National League club may appoint a new president. The article cites ex mayor Walker and a substantial fund payment of about $1 750 066 tied to the club’s leadership changes and financial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York National League Baseball Club
Charles A. Steacham
Thaje Int
Lune Anthal
Thagtvical
Tales
Walker
New York
Aml
Ots Famenthal
Cal
St Louis Tightens Funeral Regulations Over Encephalitis
St Louis tightens funeral rules as encephalitis deaths rise to 138 in the city and county. Only immediate family may attend services or view the body. Health officials warn survivors could be carriers. Scientists test monkeys to uncover sleeping sickness mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Atkinson Smith
St. Louis
la Louis County
Miss America 1933 Named in Atlantic City
Miss Marion Bergeron a 16 year old blonde from West Haven Conn was adjudged Miss America 1933 at the annual beauty pageant in Atlantic City. She has signed a movie contract and is the daughter of a West Haven police officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Marion Bergeron
Miss Bergeron
Ao West Haven
Wrestling Results from New York and Buffalo meet
Dick Shikat of Philadelphia defeated Floyd Marshall Of Arizona by fall in 20 minutes 49 seconds. Joe Savoldi of Battle Creek California? defeated Man Mountain Dean. Dean was disqualified for kicking in 10 minutes 20 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dick Shikat
Piladelphia
Floyd Marshall
Arizona
Buffalo
Joe Savald
Taree Oaks
Mich
Man Mountain Dean
Dean
Roosevelt Presses NRA Drive for Jobs and Prices
President Roosevelt pressed a rapid national recovery push to create jobs and lift prices, urging immediate bank reopenings and stronger credit with government backing. He expected an NRA code deal between soft coal operators and miners and awaited a labor and industrial board agreement to moderate disputes. Johnson reported 25 percent of unemployed recruited, targeting another million by October, as inflation powers under the recovery law could be used to spur credit to rehabilitated industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Hugh 8. Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
New York
White House
March in the Name of NRA Parade in New York
A vast procession of 256000 marched from Washington Square to 58th Street with 1500,000 onlookers lining the route. The event celebrated the return of Pershing and the AEF with bands, ticker tape, and patriotic fervor across Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept
Grand Canyon
Firth Avenue
NRA
John J. Pershing
69Th
Charles A. Lindbergh
Washington Square
58Th Street
Party Chiefs to Take Huey’s Word
Washington dispatch reports Senator Huey Long asserts the Roosevelt administration will pick district attorney and collector of internal revenue for Louisiana within ten days. Indications point to selections not aligned with Long’s faction, as the president will likely appoint men who are not his allies. The preliminary vetting is complete for at least one post, with approval pending and a second appointment expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Huey Long
Roosevelt
United States
Louisiana
Lamson's Fate in Hands of Jury by Tomorrow
In San Jose California on September 14 AP reports final arguments in the trial of Stanford University Press executive David Lamson for the murder of his wife Allene Thorpe Lamson. Prosecutors and defense attorney Maurice Rankin pressed key testimony about the cause and potential weapon and cited Lamson's alleged relationship with another woman, Mrs. Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
David Lamson
Stanford U University Press
Allene” Thorpe Lamson
Maurice Rankin
Lamson
Rankin
A. W. Meyer
Stanford
Coal miners and officers clash at Frick shafts riot
Rioting at Gates Edenborn and Footedale mines in Fayette county marks start of a mining “holiday” as 16 men are shot and many beaten or stoned. National guards planned for Fayette county with Pinchot moving toward martial law. Roosevelt summoned AG and Sec Perkins to White House talks amid coal crisis reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Fayette County
Washington
Roosevelt
Cummings
Perkins
Gifford Pinchot
White House
Washinton
Otmers
Clashes at Gates mine leave 16 shot in riot
Pickets clash with deputies as tear gas, clubs, and stones fly near the Gates mine. Deputies fire after mine superintendent orders action. Injuries include Mike Cutwright and John Garrow among others. State police learn of riot only after it ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Shori
Louis Kxomer
Mike Cutwright
Edenhern
John
Garrow
Mike Savage
Ing
John Cochran
Footedale
Thomas Vidovich
John Brumsik
Ed Rusky
Mike ‘Donovan
Vidovich
Frick Company
Uniontown
Courtesy Sparks Aerial Collision Salute At Kelly Field
In San Antonio on September 9 two Kelly Field planes collided in the air. As gas and fuel spilled the pilots prepared to bail out. Flying cadet Walter D. Mitchell Jr. saluted Lieut. Hunter Harris Jr. who returned the salute. Both pilots bailed out and floated to earth about 5 000 feet below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Martin
Aglion
Army Rift
Valley Authority
Shoals Power
Terror
Advisory Board On Public Works
McAlister Call
Schwab
Ren and Steel Industry
Czardom
Claire
Read’s
Greater St. Louis
Huey
John P. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Save Kelley
Sacramento
Frick
Edenborn
H. C. Prick Coke Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!