Convicts Describe Oven Deaths In Heat Punishment
Witnesses testified about three days in overheated cells heated by radiators after a hunger strike. Francis Smith and Alfred W. Brough were accused of releasing steam as punishment, causing fellow inmates to die while others begged for water and relief.
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Francis Smith
Alfred W. Brough
Maurice Spatz
Patrick di Marco
Joseph Forte
Spatz
di Marco
Smith and Brough
Today and Thursday: Dieterle Presents Classic Films
Director William Dieterle brings a pair of acclaimed-era works to the program with a focus on strong storytelling. The screenings highlight Dieterle’s adaptation craft and bridge to contemporary audiences familiar with Zola and Pasteur.
Prison heat tragedy at death penalty cell block reported
Ex-convicts described a searing heat in a punishment cell block as water from toilet hoppers was used for drinking and washing. Spatz said guards ignored pleas to stop the heat while others contemplated death by self harm as Edward Cormo deca died. Governor Earle and Warden Mills disputed knowledge of a steam device feeding cells.
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Spatz
Brough
Smitty
Pp. Spatz
Edward Cormodeca
George H. Earle
William B.mills
Leche Settles Strikes at Two Box Factories
Governor Leche announced settlements for a strike at two box factories in Roseland and Hammond Louisiana. Workers will receive a minimum 20 cents an hour with raises to 22 12 cents on October 1 and 25 cents on October 15. The plants, in the strawberry belt, produced crates for the crop. Leche praised the outcome and said working conditions complaints would be addressed.
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Louisiana
Roseland
Hammond
Leche
Baton Rouge
Hopkins Sees Purge in 1936 Voters Choice
In 1936 Hopkins criticized factions who misrepresent party objectives to voters. He argued voters should review records and decide: what would the president do as party leader, and how should the electorate respond.
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Jeader
Bethlehem Steel mill adopts five day week at Lackawanna plant
Bethlehem Steel’s Lackawanna strip-sheet mill shifts to a five day work week after seven months of irregular operation. Ingot production rose about 6.49 percent of capacity as the plant reopened its 15th open hearth furnace.
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Lackawanna
N. Y
Bethlehem Steel Company
Roosevelt popularity framed by new gauge in 1940 race
The piece captures debate over Roosevelt's popularity and the 1940 Democratic contest. Supporters view his broad appeal shaping the electorate while critics warn of potential shifts if rivals like George and Tydings gain power. Some foresee Southern delegates consolidating influence at the convention, possibly altering the party line.
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Smith
South Carolina
George
Tydings
White House
Roosevelt
Body Found in Ouachita River Identified as Hester
A body recovered from the Ouachita River near the railroad bridge is identified as Hester. An Illi nois Central railway watchman found the body and it was towed to the West Monroe side. Sheriff Coverdale said the skull was fractured by two heavy blows and the case points to possible assault or accidental death by a train. The body had been in water about 96 hours and will be sent to Jena Louisiana for interment after investigations at a local undertaking establishment.
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Hester
Illinois Central Railway
West Monroe
Coverdale
Heater
Ouachita
Jena
Five Americans Marooned in Mexico After Hurricane
A party of five Americans, three women, were marooned without food on Laguna Madre in Mexico after a hurricane. A. B. Jenson of Alamo reports the group, from Port Arthur, Texas, traveled 40 miles before a ride to seek help. He plans to charter a plane to drop food and guide them to a Mexican ranch house for rescue. The fliers stayed behind at a camp near the coast.
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Brownsville
Tex
Laguna Madre
A. B. Jenson
Alamo
Jenson
Port Arthur
Britain warns parties in central European crisis
A British official warns that any party involved in the central European crisis must show real willingness to settle or face criminal folly. The message, public in London, is intended for Czechoslovakia, Germany, and Sudeten German leader Konrad Henlein, with Paris and Washington alerted through diplomats. Britain seeks fresh contacts between Prague and Sudeten German autonomy leaders while monitoring German reactions.
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London
President Banes
Czechoslovakia
Hitlér
Konrad Henlein
Viscount Halifax
Charles Corbin
Foreign Office
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
Halifax
Chamberlain
Henderson
Jan Masaryk
Czechoaslovakia
Britain
Fraha
Praha
Bohemia
Britain's Henderson to press stronger warning to Hitler
Sir Nevile Henderson, Britain's Berlin ambassador, travels armed with new authority to convey a sterner warning to Hitler that Britain may not stay out if war erupts in central Europe. Paris faces labor disputes over a 40 hour week as unrest grows and Japan rebuffs U S protest over the Canton airliner strike.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Nazi Germany
Berlin
Britain
Europe
Nevile Henderson
Paria
Germany
Tokyo
United States
Joseph C. Grew
Canton
China
Hitler
Reich
France
Edouard Daladier
Czechoslovakia
John Simon
Sudeten Party
Fuehrer
Konrad Henlein
Spain
Husband poisoned wife killer case shocks small town
In Lebanon Tennessee a 3 year old mother of two and her planned husband were charged with murder after authorities say she poisoned Levi Oakley with rat poison in his coffee last Tuesday. James Barbee who lived in the same house denied involvement.
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Lebanon
Tenn
A. B. Humphries
Gladys Oakley
Levi Oakley
Oakleys
James Barbee
Perry Burnett
Watertown
Here
Humphries
Oakley
Wim
Flashes In The News: Legion Convention Inbound
The Arterivas Legion convention is set for next month. Delegates push stringent agricultural laws restricting importing corn. A California field shows corn grown from Iowa seed, 12 feet high, surprising observers. In Scottsbluff Nebraska motorists await rain to improve concrete highway surfacing after a cement spill.
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Arterivas Legion
Long Beach Legionnaires
Elmer
Loway
California
Scottsbluff
Neb
No Rest for Pests in Urbana Roost Noise
Urbana residents battle noisy blackbirds roosting in city trees. Federal law blocks shooting, so locals use flashing fire crackers from police headquarters to deter the birds. In Scottsbluff Nebraska police buy a new mug shot camera but damage it mugging six prisoners. camera sent for repair.
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Urbana
Scottsbluff
Neb
Sudeten Party Split Widens Amid Negotiation Stalemate
Czechoslovakia and Sudeten German factions failed to reach an agreement as British mediators under Viscount Runciman pressed for cantonal compromise. Reports from Praha described pressure from Germany and bar room brawls as overstated by German press.
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Henlein
Lord Runciman
F. T. A. Astongwatkin
Legation
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Praha
Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
Nevile Henderson
Berlin
London
Republic
Ene
A-Zet
Retail Dealers Extend Thanks After Chamber Action
Secretary Holland said the committee recommended no further action on the matter. Sam Davis resigned as chairman of the retail merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce. Bernard Levi was appointed in his stead. Present at the Wednesday meeting were Levi, Blumenthal, Durrett, Keene, Martin, Rubin, Selig and Stillman.
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Holland
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Davis
Retail Merchants Division
Bernard Levi
Mr. Levi
Abe Blumenthal
Joe Durrett
J. W. Keene
B. B. Martin
Sam Rubin
E. Jack Selig
C.stillman
Speed Pilot Russ Chambers Injured In Ohio Plane Crash
Los Angeles flyer Russ Chambers was badly cut when his Monasco powered racer crashed near Cleveland airport while attempting to qualify for national air races. He exited the wreck, walked to a road to summon aid, and was hospitalized.
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Cleveland
Russ Chambers
Los Angeles
Todsy
Chambers
Georgia campaign intensifies as McAdoo backs aid plan
In Boston Harry Hopkins defended relief actions as a step toward responsible government amid Georgia campaign rhetoric. Senator George attacked Hopkins in Dublin as crowds gathered in pine shade, denying plans to form a new party while claiming to defend Democratic principles amid GOP accusations.
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McAdoo
Miland
South
Yanga
George
Harry Hopkins
Boston
Georgia
P Hopkins
Dublin
Hopking
Democratic Party
Parish High School Band to Celebrate Second Anniversary
The Ouait Parish High School band holds its second anniversary celebration in the band rooms at the gymnasium on Wednesday at 7 p.m. A rehearsal precedes a party hosted by Director Walter Minniesi. Plans include an open-air concert at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home on Sunday, September 11.
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Ouaait Parish High School
Walter Minniesi
Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
New Zeppelin LZ-100 Ready for Trial Flight
Report notes a forthcoming test hop with crews familiar with Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg. LZ-100 measures 738 feet, gas capacity 71 million cubic feet, 4400 horsepower, and room for 40 passengers, plus a water recovery system to reuse exhaust water.
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Hindesburg
Ferriday Cotton Gins Undergoing Repairs
Ferriday Louisiana reports preparations for the upcoming cotton season with gins being repaired and remodeled. The Brenham C. Crothers owned gin is being repainted and improved alongside other local facilities.
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Ferriday
Brenham C. Crothery
Birth at St Francis Sanitarium in Louisville Family
A son was born Wednesday morning at St Francis Sanitarium to Mr and Mrs HM West Louisville Avenue.
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Lucyle Robertson
Net Park
West Monroe
St. Francis Sanitarium
West
Louisville Avenue
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