State of siege declared after Sandino slaying
Lima dispatches report editorials calling the killing of General Augusto Sandino unjustifiable murder. In Nicaragua, the government declares a state of siege after Sandino and companions are slain by guardsmen who reportedly abducted them for a ride to Managua outskirts. Senor Gregorio Sandino, father of the general, gives his account at the presidential palace.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Augusto Sandino
Little August
Sandino
Socrates
Imanzor
Estrada
Juan B. Sacasa
Mexico City
Liberal Party
Sacasa
Rodolfo Espinosa
Senor Gregorio Sandino
Senor Sanding
Sofonius
Salvatierra
la Reynaga
Augusto
Leonardo Arguello
National Guard
Ripples of River Data Across Gulf States
A fragmented river gauge snippet shows station lists across Mississippi Arkansas Ohio and Tennessee with varied rise and fall readings. Several numeric tokens and stray letters appear, offering no coherent event but indicating inconsistent transcriptions of hydrological data.
Rambling Town Notes From Monroe Kiwanis Outing
A Monroe Kiwanis group rode to Rayville in new Oldsmobiles loaned by Louis Landry to organize a new Kiwanis club. Louis Hallum recalls the parade like royalty before the Richland parish courthouse. A Swedish resident relays a tale of a coffin revived after funeral mishaps and pillars, with the husband later ordering pillows to guard the tomb entrance.
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Monroe
Mrs Massie Files Suit In Nevada For Divorce
Mrs Thalia Massie filed for divorce from Lieut Thomas Hedges Massie in Reno Nevada district court. The complaint cites extreme mental cruelty that destroyed the marriage and harmed her general health, recalling the Honolulu attack case of 1932 in which Massie was a central figure.
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Reno
Nev
Thalia Massie
Honolulu
Thomas Hedges Massie
Bryan formally seeks Democratic Senate nomination
In Lincoln Nebraska on February 23 Governor Charles W Bryan announced he would file soon as a Democratic candidate for the U S Senate joining the Roosevelt Norris faction in a party bid.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Charles W. Bryan
U. S
Long and anti-Long factionalism heats up in Washington
In Washington on February 23, the Long and anti-Long factions clash over patronage. Senator Long, who labeled D. D. Moore personally objectionable, faces surprise approval of Moore's nomination as Louisiana internal revenue collector. Long notes he will not block postmasters approved by both sides.
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Washington
Senator Long
Senate
D. D. Moore
Internal Revenue
Louisiana
Moore
Long
Harvard Economists Endorse Roosevelt Monetary Policy
Washington February 23 The Harvard economists sign a letter backing President Roosevelt’s policies. Six professors acknowledge broad support for his administration and single out his monetary policy for commendation amid criticism.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Harvard
Casey Stengel Chosen Brooklyn Club Manager
Charles D. Casey Stengel, former Brooklyn Dodger outfielder and 1932 coach, was named manager of the Brooklyn club for 1934 and 1935, succeeding Max Carey. A 43 year old veteran of the majors, he played for multiple teams and helped the Giants win two pennants before returning to Brooklyn.
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Charles D
Casey) Stengel
Brooklyn Dodgers
Max Carey
Stengel
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York Giants
John McGraw
Boston
Toledo Mud Hens
American Association
Leopold III Crowned King of Belgium After Oath
Leopold III was enthroned after swearing to uphold the constitution before Parliament. The 32 year old monarch spoke the oath in French and Dutch amid foreign diplomats and thousands gathered at the chamber of deputies and along the royal route to Laeken. Cheers of Vive le Roi rang out as he rode to the palace.
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Brussels
Leopold III
Albert I
Chamber of Deputies
Royal
Laeken
Leopold II
545 Men Dropped From CWA Payrolls In Parish Friday
The parish CWA office announced the dropping of 545 workers from payrolls on Friday morning as projects were readjusted and crews reorganized. Foremen returned to labor, and some depleted crews were consolidated. Officials noted the public notice could not publish names Thursday night and that many affected learned of their status at assembling points.
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CWA
Two Killed And Twelve Hurt In Theater Blast
In Yonkers at the Proctor theater cellar an explosion around noon killed two men and wounded twelve, with several gravely hurt. Patrick Whalin died while trying to rescue electrical workers. Carl Gruber was another victim. No show was on at the time. origin of the blast was not immediately known.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Proctor Theater
Patrick Whalin
Carl Gruber
Gangsters Given Long Sentences in Factor Case
Chicago jury convicts Roger Touhy Albert Kator and Gustav Schaefer of abducting John Factor. All three receive 99 year prison terms after six hours of deliberation. Officials say the factor case marks the destruction of the last strong gang era in Chicago.
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Chicago
Roger Touhy
Touhy
John
Jake the Barber
Albert Kator
Gustav Schaefer
al Capone
William
Jack
St. Paul
Return of Mail to Air Concers Is Expectation
Washington diary reports anticipation of mail flying to private contractors as the administration and Congress focus on the emergency air mail bill and Army interim on the job. Richard Whitney denounces Fletcher Rayburn stock exchange plan as domination risking odd lots. Capitol committees pursue multiple issues ahead of the president’s press conference.
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Washington
House
Senate
Fletcher-Rayburn Stock Exchange
Richard Whitney
New York Exchange
Capitol
Cos
Andrew Jackson Statue Decapitated in New Orleans
In Jackson Square, vandals decapitated the 78-year-old equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson and removed the bronze sword. Caretakers found the head and sword in shrubbery nearby. Curators call the act a pure vandalism with no clear motive. the statue dates from February 9, 1856.
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New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Jackson Square
Cabildo and State Museum
St. Louis Cathedral
Army fliers urged to join air mail task after fatalities
Four army pilots were killed and one injured as the air mail mission expanded amid storms. The army pressed on, with Lt Col Hic kam authorizing reserve officers under captain to apply for night mail routes. A fifth aviator died in a non air mail crash as Congressional debate raged over the peril of sending soldiers on the mail run.
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San Antonio
Tex
United States Army Reserve
H. M. Hickam
Central Air Mail District
Chicago
Ira Longaencker
Eighth Corps
Air Corps
Associated Press
Army
Washington
Hamilton Fish
Republican
New York
LSU Student Council Pushes Withdrawal From National Federation
Louisiana State University student council urges withdrawal from the National Student Federation unless a separate organization is formed for African American students. Resolution by Robert Lane Fuller passed 4 to 2 at an executive meeting, with protest from Mildred Whittington and Al Brumfield. The measure awaits a student body vote.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University Student Council of University
National Student Federation
Robert Lane Fuller
Dubach
Law School
Mildred Whittington
Natchez
Miss
al Brumfield
Arts and Sciences
Fuller
C. E. Laborde
Marksville
Presbytery Laymen’s officers elected in Ruston meeting
Dr. Frank H. Walke of Shreveport was named president of the Laymen's association of the Red River Presbytery. Fred Williamson of Monroe became vice president, Allen Gillespie of Shreveport secretary, and C. W. Gaines of Rayville treasurer, following the meeting in Ruston.
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Ruston
Frank H. Walke
Shreveport
Laymen’s Association of the
Red River
Open Letter to NRA Head From Labor Leader Holt Ross
Holt Ross president of the South Central Labor Congress and AFL organizer releases an open letter to General Hugh S. Johnson praising inviting criticism of the national recovery program. He proposes nine changes to NRA codes including wage differentials north and south, shorter hours, a 30 week higher minimum wage, stronger enforcement machinery, and strengthened section 7A labor provisions.
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Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Holt Ross
South Central Labor Congress
American Federation of Labor
Holt
Slaying in Fort Smith Lumber Office Leaves Three Dead
In Fort Smith Arkansas on February 23 two people, Jim Center and Edna Center, were killed in a lumber company office. J S Wack Hill Sr an official of the company shot himself in the mouth and is not expected to survive. Authorities tie the killings to a dispute over a bill. An inquest was planned for the afternoon.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Jim Center
Edna Center
J. S. Wack Hill
Hill
Center
Man Taken At Orleans For Murder In Missouri
Harvey A. McKay aged 55 was arrested in New Orleans on a Missouri fugitive warrant charging him with a Holland Missouri murder. Sheriff Ju den identified McKay as wanted for the slaying of Will Taylor near a beer parlor last Saturday. McKay a former Blytheville Arkansas cotton farmer said he would return to Missouri to face the charge and cited his daughter’s expected baby as reason for his trip to New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Harvey A. McKay
Missouri
Holland
S. E. Juden
Pemiscot County
McKay
Will Taylor
Blytheville
Ark
Richard Dawes
Doctor resumes testimony for Sarah Ruth Dean trial
Dr. John Martin of Pope Mississippi testified for the defense in the Sarah Ruth Dean murder trial, saying Kennedy did not graduate from the Memphis Med school and had a mail order diploma. He described Kennedy as drinking and ill, challenged the autopsy findings, and questioned the poisoning theory as presented by the prosecution.
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Greenwood
Miss
John Martin
Pope
Sarah Ruth Dean
John Preston Kennedy
Kennedy
Memphis Medical School
Illinois
Martin
Dean
Fred Witty
Rogers Has His Say in Washington Ledger
Blew in Wednesday to observe lawmakers and lobbyists at work on Capitol Hill. The piece notes a Senate move to restore full pay for government employees and mentions the air mail investigation. Black questions Brown from Monday onward as both men maintain a cordial exchange despite heavy lobbying.
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Senate
Air Mail
Black
Mr. Brown
Max
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