Labor troubles plague regime in Cuba
Havana reports describe a tense week as the San Martin government faces widespread labor unrest and calls for abdication. Strikes disrupt mines, railways, and utilities while American residents seek refuge near Santiago and Havana taps officials to resolve escalating tensions.
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Barrass Martin
Cuba
Associated Press
Havana
San Martin
Isbor
Santiago
Puerta del Sal
Cristo
Cristea
Syaliagen Carey
James Wilearable
Gea San Martin
Teime Rerien
Carlos Mendiews
Menoeutistas
Anders
Mario d. Menoeuls
ABC Ami
Caan San Martin
Stock Brokers Move to Newark to Escape New Jersey Taxes
New York brokers form The National Stock Exchange in Newark citing potential emergency taxes on Wall Street deals. Col. William Freiday leads the effort, aiming to open for business by year end, with cooperation promised from New York participants and a Jersey City subsidiary plan under Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Will
New Jersey
Sto Exchange
Newark
Pammany Hanl
New York Stock Exchange
Col. ‘Yoiday
J. Radman Durand Company
New York Exchange
Wall Street
Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft
Jersey City
Manhattan
Wall’ Street Hat
Cadwalader, Wickersham and
Taft
Gol. Freiday
Govarnay Moore
Staif
National Stock Exchange
The
New Exchange
Two States Vote On Repeal This Week
The Associated Press reports two states New Mexico and Idaho move toward repealing provisions tied to prohibition amid political pressure. Deputy questions about work hours and minimum wages are noted, with guidance from officials on enforcement and voter implications.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Reopening Dates Set for Tobacco Markets in the Carolinas
Raleigh reports Governor Ehringhaus sets Monday September 25 for reopening eastern North Carolina tobacco markets shut by a voluntary price order. A similar date is expected for South Carolina markets as government plans to insure a fair price proceed. Government says rushing reopening could hurt buyers and growers until price guarantees are in place. A 1934 35 crop reduction pledge aims to cut production 30 percent of the last three years.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Ehringhaur
Blackwood
Caroline
Samnt
Ebvinghats
Two Dead As Storm Lashes Atlantic Coastal Resorts
A tropical hurricane battered the Atlantic coast causing deaths and widespread damage. Two people drowned, property losses ran into millions, and towns like New Bern Elizabeth City and others faced isolation. Red Cross and state authorities prepared to aid the devastated area as communications remained hampered and coastal backwaters were cut off.
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Elizabeth City
Townshend
Roy Parker
Ahoskie Newepa
Elisabeth City
Morehead City
Beaufort
Tepoints Cane
Belhaven
Aurora
Oriental
Wanchese
Manteo
Camden
Red Cross
the Nations
John M. Sarrin
Wilmington
New Bern
Charlestown
France delays disarmament amid European tension talks
Paris reports plan to slow disarmament until European tensions ease. The three power talks with the United States and Britain aim to push a trustworthy international control scheme, assess German rearment risks, and outline steps if Germany balks at the plan. France seeks to keep armed forces intact while monitoring disarmament progress.
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France
United States
Preneh
Anthony Eden
Foreign Office
Arive
Tar
Daladier
Joseph Paul Bonvour
Norman H. Davis
Germany
Opinian
Bertin
Austria
Growers Press for 15 Cent Cotton Price and Relief
In Atlanta farmers push for a minimum 15 cent per pound price for cotton and 25 dollars per ton for cotton seed, alongside abolition of the processing tax and currency expansion. Delegations from South Carolina and neighboring states plan to travel to Washington with Senator D. Smith to urge federal action toward a 15 cent minimum and a broader recovery program.
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Washington
Atlanta
Roosevelt
South
Columbia
S. C
Palmetto
D. Smith
South Carolina
Stocks Rally as Dollar Falls and Gold Surges
New York reports a broad advance across stocks led by mining issues as gold hits 30.49 per ounce set by the U S treasury. Bonds ease while grains rise on inflation expectations, cotton gains and silver firm. Foreign currencies rally with sterling and the French franc showing strength as the dollar slides to about 67 cents.
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New York
United States Treasury
France
Sterlin
Prince of Wales Visit Proposed to Roosevelt
London Conservative MP Edward Doran arrives in the United States to study Anglo-American relations and will ask President Roosevelt for a proposed visit by the Prince of Wales to Washington. Doran praises Roosevelt as a foremost statesman and urges dialogue to strengthen ties between the United States and the British Empire.
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New York
Prince of Wales
United States
House of Commons
Edward Doran
London
Doran
Washington
Roosevelt
Advertising oddities in Centreville notice
A reader recalls a peculiar ad pasted in Centreville paper. The carpenter lampoons a home ad seeking a good-looking, middle-aged white housekeeper with singing and dancing skills who can drive away dull care. The note ends with a jab that the dead and dying need not apply.
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Centreville
W. H.neale
Operators Draft Final Agreement to Govern Mines
The bituminous coal code, amid debates, was signed by operators of producing regions after long sessions. Hugh S. Johnson announced the pact would be signed at his office, with most groups agreeing except Alabama. The code governs the entire soft coal industry and envisions prompt promulgation by President Roosevelt.
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Roosevelé
White House
United Mine Workers of America For
Hugh S. Johnson
Shoreham
Johnson
J. P. Francis
United Mine Workers of America
Alabama
Kentucky
Roosevelt
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