French Seamen Tie Up Shipping at Marseilles
Paris reports a strike crippling trans Mediterranean trade as 8 000 sailors hold 8 vessels, halting perishable goods bound for Algeria. Muted by red flags, workers staged factory actions in Paris and Loire Saint Denis. Blum’s government pushed wage hikes, nationalization moves, public works, and Olympic plans amid a tense cabinet meeting guarded by mobile guards.
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Paris
Algeria
Marseilles
France
Popular Front
Leon Blum
Blum
Edho
Loire-Saint-Denis
St. Nazaire
Meuille
Chateaudun
Francis Gadriel
National Defense
Quai d'Orsay
Perry Beats Allison in Tennis Match at Wimbledon
Fred Perry of Britain, the Wimbledon titleholder, defeated John Van Ryn of the United States in straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-0 in the third round at the All England Championships in Wimbledon England on June 25. Van Ryn was the first American out of five entrants to be forced out of the running by an opponent as Gene Mako withdrew from singles with a strained shoulder.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Fred Perry
Britain
John van Ryn
United States
van Ryn
Gene Mako
U S Embassy Protest Over Interference in Japan Parade
The United States embassy protested to the Japanese embassy over two incidents during a Japanese military demonstration in Peiping’s legation quarter. During the parade of about 2,000 Japanese, an American citizen alleged a Japanese officer forcibly removed a woman and a civilian attache, Capt. Henry B. Jernigan, was involved in the incident.
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Peiping
United States
Legation
Henry 8. Jernigan
Straub Promoted to Colonel in Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis June 25 Elmer F Straub adjutant general of Indiana promoted to full colonel on the 38th Division staff and placed in command of the 150th Field Artillery formerly led by Col Walter H Unverson of Kokomo. Major John D Friday Shel byville promoted to lieutenant colonel finance department 38th Division staff.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Elmer F. Straub
Indiana National Guard
150Th Field Artillery
Walter H. Unverson
Kokomo
Straub
John D. Friday
Shelbyville
Finance Department
Friday
United States
Japanese Spies Sought by U S in Navy Secrets Case
In Los Angeles on June 25 a U S justice official announced a search for a beautiful young Japanese woman linked to Harry Thomas Thompson and Lt Commander Toshio Miyazak. Thompson and Miyazak were indicted on charges of stealing American royal secrets and leaking them to Japan. The girl, once Thompson's companion, may carry vital naval secrets.
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Los Angeles
Toar
Department of Justice
Harry Thomas Thompson
Thompson
U.S. Navy
Toshio Miyazak
Imperial Japanese Navy
Japan
Tragedy at Charlevoix as mother and two children drown
A mother, Nancy Parker, age 41, and her two daughters, Joan Isabel, 10, and another child, drowned in Lake Charlevoix while being rescued by Mrs. Howard Pillsbury of Detroit. Pillsbury and Parker’s sister-in-law attempted to save them after slipping into a deep channel. A rowboat was deployed but the trio could not be found.
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Charlevoix
Mich
Jane
Lake
Ar- Wits
Joan Isabel
Howard Pillsbury
De‘troit
Parkers
Parker
Pillsbury
Hope collapses on stand in rattlesnake murder case
Los Angeles reports Charles Hope, aide to Robert S. James, broke on the witness stand while recounting the grisly crime. He described how a second nest of snakes was sought after the first failed to kill James’ wife.
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Los Angeles
Charles Hope
Robert S. James
James
Hope
Landon Greeted by Denver Throng En Route Estes Park
Governor Alfred M Landon arrived in Denver to a roaring crowd of 76,000 lining the streets as he rode through the business district in an opera car. A reception committee led by Democrat leaders welcomed him, including Governor Ed C. Johnson and Mayor Benjamin Stapleton. Landon spoke of pioneer daughters and shared flowers with Mrs. Landon and Peggy Anne Lasdon.
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Estes Park
Colorado
Alfred M Landon
Denver
Union Station
Kansas
Ed C. Johnson
Benjamin Stapleton
Lawrence Phipps
G. O. P. National
Charles Ro Enes
Colrado
Landon
Pennsylvania Governors Stir Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia reporters note alarm among Minutt backers at the Democratic National Convention as Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania vies for keynote honor against Governor Paul V. McNutt. The rivalry shapes delegate dynamics and hints at postconvention lobbying by James A. Farley and others. Indiana delegates are also described.
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Philadelphia
Patrie aNdiana
Paul V. McNutt
George H Earle
Pennsylvania
Katie
Caress James A. Farley
McNutt
Indiana
French Gigolos Strike for Higher Pay Across Riviera
French gigolos walk out in a nationwide strike demanding a raise from $2 to $2.75 a day. About 300 professional dance partners deserted floors in Nice and other Riviera venues, threatening to occupy halls as factories and department stores face labor action.
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France
Gizgolos
Te Riviera
Tolay
Fire Threatens Town Residence in Jamestown
A blaze near Jamestown damaged the Thomas Christian property in Tebarien and endangered nearby houses. Firefighters from New Ross and Advance, aided by Jonestown volunteers, saved several homes as embers carried by wind fanned flames from the Liane Mile area. The Christian residence, occupied by Albert Tased and family, suffered near total loss of belongings after a kettle fire outdoors sparked the blaze.
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Jamestown
A. Disae
Thomas Christian
Tebarien
Watong- Wid Fom
Sheminal
Domesman
New Ross
Advance
Jonestown
Hese
Mie Turner Bf
Albert
Surveyor Cites Law On Ditch Repair Work
County newspaper reports a surveyor noting a state law change that ends mailed notices for ditch clean-out periods. It states if owners neglect duties, the surveyor may hire workers at cost plus per diem and mileage, with a 10 percent penalty added to the tax duplicates, certified to the county auditor.
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Elsey
M. Smith
Genera Tisk
Terre Haute Man Elected G a R Head at State Session
Terre Haute resident A Haunt was elected commander of the Indiana Department of the Grand Army of the Republic at the convention here. Indianapolis was chosen for next year’s meeting after a sharp vote with Logansport. officers include Joseph Thompson Salisbury Site commander and George Roe Streeter Hammonfd chaplain. Other speakers praised veterans and loyalty as national commander Ole Nelson of Des Moines greeted attendees.
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Bloomington
Ind
A. Haunt
Terre Haute
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
Logansport
Joseph Thompson
Salisbury Aid
Sharp
Warsaw
George Roe Streeter
Raymond
Suriurr
Connersville
Grand Army of the
Advance Club Back Horse Show Promises City Weekend Fair
The Advance Commercial Club plans a two day Horse Show and Street Fair in Advance on July 17 and 18. It will be the first such event in 25 years with prizes contests band concerts and constant entertainment from forenoon to night. Political speakers are expected to be announced within a week or ten days.
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Advance Commercial Club
Old Dobbin
Raymond Springer
Republipee
Mo Clifeed
Demont
Leaders Seek To Avoid Open Fight Over Platform
Philadelphia, June 25. A Democratic National Convention sub committee completed a platform draft to be shown to the full committee this afternoon. Senator David Walsh said the document contains no constitutional amendment but includes a paragraph on the constitution. It is believed the platform hints constitutional amendments could be pursued if minimum wage and hour laws cannot be enacted within current constitutional limits.
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Philadelphia
Resolutions Committee
Convention Hall
David Walsh
Massachusetts
Walsh
Platform fights over wage law in Philadelphia convention
Delegates in Philadelphia argue over platform planks on waste, relief, and a constitutional amendment to allow states to set minimum wages for women. Roosevelt factions push for a new deal while Southern delegates fear a split. Wagner predicts compromise but battles linger on money and farm sections.
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Philadelphia
Doday
Prest Roosevelt
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Roosevelt
York State
Case Agai
Juleam
Alok
Tom Galvin Dies of Heart Attack
Thomas Arthur Galvin aged 61 life long resident of this community collapsed in his bathroom at 1000 Lafayette Avenue at 6 20 this morning Coroner Ben Rainey ruled death due to a heart attack He had been ill for months but recently felt improved His mother in law Mrs Ida Summers summoned aid Funeral services set for Powell Memorial Chapel Saturday at two The Rev Carl Raynett to officiate Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Eli Clampitt Camp No 4 2% United Spanish War Vets involved
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Thomas Arthur Galvin
Lafayette Avenue
Ben Rainey
Galvin
Ida Summers
Powell Memorial Chapel
Carl 1 Raynett
Oak Hill Cemetery
Eli Clampitt
United Spanish War
Democratic Convention Votes To Abrogate Two-Third Rule
At the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia the rules committee voted to abolish the century-old two-thirds rule as southern delegates bore down. New York Indiana and Massachusetts sided with the South. the move aims for majority rule at future conventions and a proportional representation plan to maintain unity.
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Philadelphia
Rules Committee
Democratic National Committee
New York
Indiana
Massachusetts
Enmiel
Joheny O'Conner
House
Nort Ofinn
Ken Ivansas
Oklahoma
Bennett Champ Clark
Dixie
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
George Emerson Barnes
Piladelphia Presbytery
Barkley
Mawaii
P. m
Balloon souvenir lands in Ozark tree near Huntsville
J Denver Smith of Fort Alabam, Ark, claims a torn pink cellophane stratosphere balloon released at Minneapolis by Prof and Mrs Jean Piccard. The 30 foot bag landed in a tree atop an Ozark mountain five miles from Fort Alabam. A note offered five dollars for returning the instruments to the University of Minnesota, which keeps the balloon as a souvenir.
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Huntsville
Ark
J. Denver Smith
Fort Alabam
Minneapolis
Jean Piccard
Ozark Mountain
Here
University of Minnesota
Supreme Court attacked by Robinson at Democratic convention
Philadelphia June 25 Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson denounced Supreme Court rulings overturning parts of the New Deal. He urged delegates to support Roosevelt and criticized Court decisions on national recovery acts, wage hours regulations, and the court’s power, signaling possible future vacancies.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Roosevelt Hich Command
High Tribunal
Roosevelt Himelf
Little Rock
Ark
Alben W. Barksley
Robinson
Alfred MacLandon
Kansas
Roosevelt
United States
Standard
Oraiton
I T
High Court
Bar
Gems Robbed from Indianapolis Salesmen by Chicago Bandits
Chicago, June 25. Gems valued at $35,000 were stolen today from two salesmen for Goodman and Company wholesale jewelers of Indianapolis. At a West Side stop light a sedan pulled up and three bandits jumped out. Two gunmen seized a sample case of unset diamonds and fled, while a third stayed at the wheel.
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Chicago
Tne Goodman
Jerome Wexler
Goodman and Company Wholesale Jewelers
Indianapolis
Ind
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