Japs Plan Blockade Of Canton River
Hong Kong reports Japanese authorities notify consuls that the Canton river will close for two weeks for military reasons starting at midnight tomorrow. Aimed at cutting shipping between Hongkong and Canton the move may accompany a blockade of Shameen island concessions with search patrols at bridge entrances. A U S gunboat will move toward Canton's port before the river closure.
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Hong Kong
Canton
United States
Hongkong
Shameen
Bridge l
Unit
Admiral Yarnell relinquishes Asiatic Fleet command in Shanghai
In Shanghai on July 25 Admiral Harry F. Yarnell turned over command of the United States Asiatic Fleet to Admiral Thomas C. Hart. Yarnell sails home on the President Coolidge August 2 and retires in October at age 64. He cited a difficult and hazardous orient service marked by friction during the China conflict and the Panay sinking, with his last public action June 22 rejecting Japanese warnings at Swatow. Captain P. L. Carroll becomes chief of staff, replacing Captain R. F. McConnell.
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Shanghai
Harry F. Yarnell
United States Asiatic Meet
China
Thomas C. Hart Yarnell
President Coolidge
Augusta
United States Navy
Orient
United States
Panay
Swatow
P. L. Carroll
R. F. McConnell
San Diego
Duhe Pleads Not Guilty in Income Tax Case
John Paulin Duhe, New Iberia plantation owner and state Republican central committee chairman, pleaded not guilty in federal court to income tax evasion charges. Trial date not set. indictment from June references 1933 1935 1936 and 1937 income figures and taxes due totaling 10732.47.
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New Orleans
John Paulin Duhe
New Iberia
Chaiman
Louisiana State Republican Central Committee
Duhe
Witness describes Communist revolution plan in Bridges deportation case
Patrolman Merrie R. Baron testified that he joined the Communist party in Portland in 1924 and overheard guidance that revolution would be fought with rifles in the streets. He said party members were told the ruling class would resist, requiring armed conflict, and cited speeches by Paul Cline of Los Angeles.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
Merrie R. Baron
Portland, Ore
Bridges
CI. O
Australia
Labor Department
Bacon
Communist Party
Portland
Dtve
Rushbrooke Nominated at Baptist World Alliance Meet
Nomination of Dr James Henry Rushbrooke of London as president of the Baptist World Alliance successor to Dr George W Truett of Dallas announced in Atlanta. Dr W O Lewis of Paris named general secretary. Dr Louie D Newton of Atlanta proposed for second honorary associate secretary. Elections set for the sixth Baptist World Congress with numerous international and U S nominees for vice presidents treasurer and executive committee roles.
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Atlanta
James Henry Rushbrooke
London
Baptist World Alliance
George W. Truett
Dallas
Tex
Rushbrooke
Alliance
W. O. Lewis
Paris
France
Louie D. Newton
Sixth Baptist World Congress
E. A. Friddel
Berkeley
Calif
N. J. Nordstrom
Stockholm
Sweden
C. J. Tinsley
Sidney
Australia
H. Luckey
Germany
L. R. Scarborough
L. K
W. C. Smalley
China
P. C. Bau
Hungary
Rev. M. Barangay
India
Burma
Ceylon
Dr. San Ba
Italy
L. Paschetto
Japan
Yugore Chiba
Brazil
John Soren
Norway
A. T. Ohrn
Poland
Rev. L. Liksa
Rumania
L. L. Sezonov
South Africa
J. Charles Stern
United States
Luther Wesley Smith
Philadelphia
M. FE. Dodd
Shreveport
J. R. Sampey
Louisville, Ky
Oil Field Worker Granted Alimony in Los Angeles Case
Burt Simmons a 35 year old oil field worker secured a court order for 190 a month temporary alimony from his heiress wife Dorothy 45 after he filed for 1000 a month separate maintenance Mrs Simmons obtained a Reno divorce He claims his wife has a 5000 a month income from a trust fund and she admits advancing him sums to start a business He says he was left stranded while in Shanghai on business and seeks support to get back on his feet.
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Los Angeles
Burt Simmons
Dorothy
Simmons
Shanghai
Long Keeps Tax Chairmanship Open in Louisiana
Governor Earl K. Long delays naming a successor to F. Warren Baggio as state tax commission chairman. Long jokes he will save the post for himself and notes the swiftly changing political scene with Lindsey serving as lieutenant governor and ongoing resignations among state officials.
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Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
State Tax Commission
Lindsey
Tax Commission
Coleman Lindsey
Senate
Long
Coalition May Try 10 Block Lending Bill in Senate Fight
In Washington July 25 federal officials said they would intensify probes into Louisiana corruption cases. John Rogge leading the criminal division stated more agents would handle new leads as a grand jury investigates alleged federal statute violations tied to Huey Long era politics.
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Coalition
Washington
John Rogge
Justice Department
Louisiana
Senate
House Rules Committee
Panama
Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
United States Housing Authority
House
Rules Committee
900 Attend 4 H Short Course At LSU In Baton Rouge
More than 900 Louisiana farm youth attend the 26th annual 4 H club short course at Louisiana State University. Elections at the banquet named Thereon Price as president of the Louisiana National 4 H Campers. other officers include Herman Mayeux as vice president Dorothy La Croix as secretary treasurer. Contests cover livestock dairy cattle crops and various demonstrations. the event runs through Friday.
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East Baton Rouge Parish
Herman Mayeux
Glenmore
Rapides Parish
Dorothy la Croix
Colfax
Grant Parish
James Long
Zachary
Dorothy Sledge
Coushatta
Katie Maud Hood
Claiborne Parish
Margaret Firberg
L. S. A. Agricultural Extension Division
Death by Poison In New Orleans Home
John Kraust aged 79 died last night at the Little Sisters of the Poor home in New Orleans from swallowing poison. The coroner's office confirmed the self inflicted death.
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New Orleans
John Kraust
Little Sisters of the Poor
Indictments Likely Today In Louisiana Grand Jury
Baton Rouge July 25 The parish grand jury investigating Louisiana affairs prepared to return new indictments this afternoon after seeking greater latitude to spend a $5 000 appropriated fund. District Attorney Dewey Sanchez said the panel would be given new bills of information, some against already indicted individuals and others against new targets. The police jury approved lifting key restrictions, allowing funds to be used beyond Louisiana State University matters and permitting expenditures by grand jury decision without prior judges’ approval.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Dewey Sanchez
Parish
Louisiana State University
Tugwell-Saga in Louisiana Gubernatorial Fight
Governor Ear K Long and State Treasurer A P Tugwell clash over funds and payoffs linked to the highway commission and local figures. Tugwell denied Longs allegation about 2500 from a deduct fund and questioned Maestris 400 monthly shakedown payments. Long said he will issue a clarifying statement later today.
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Baton Rouge
Ear K. Long
A. P. Tugwell
Long
Tugwell
Long Sunday
State Highway Commission
Maestri
Robert S. Maestri
New Orleans
Kidnap Victim in Palestine Freed After Week
In Jerusalem on July 25 the Rev. Gerould R. Goldner, kidnapped a week ago by an Arab group, was released late today. A nightlong vigil by supporters ended in renewed hope as U.S. Consul General George Wadsworth and Y M C A officials retraced efforts to secure his return and assess ransom payments tied to the five thousand dollars demanded.
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Gerould R. Goldner
Mogadore
Christian Church
Holy Land
Cleveland
Jerusalem
G. R Goldner
United States
George Wadsworth
A. L. Miller
Y.M.C. A
Goldner
Haifa
Ishak Attia
Jacob Goldner
Mar Saba
Dead Sea
Ishak
Hitch-Hikes Back to Confess Theft
Edward C. Ray a 30 year old bookkeeper who fled from Mexico City to face charges of stealing 700 dollars from a real estate firm was jailed on a grand larceny warrant in Mineola New York. He admitted the theft and said pressure to confess drove him to travel back across the country to surrender.
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Mineola
N. Y
Mexico City
Edward C. Ray
Ray
Laredo
Tex
Wisconsin
Albert M. Demeo
Texas
U. S. Policy in Japan 10 Be Unchanged
Washington observers said U S policy in China would not shift despite Britain recognizing Japan's special demands in China. The United States planned no similar agreement with Britain and would warn Americans in danger zones while protecting them and holding Japan responsible for damage to American properties.
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Washington
United States
China
Britain
State Department
Tientsin
Japan
Clements Sworn In To Replace Rankin
State Senator Ernest S. Clements of Oberlin was sworn in as commissioner of conservation to replace William G. Rankin who resigned at Governor Longs request. The oath was given at the executive mansion by Secretary of State FE A Conway. Clements will serve temporarily and will not affect his bid for re election to the state senate from five southwest Louisiana parishes. He has been secretary treasurer of the Allen parish police jury since 1924.
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Baton Rouge
Ernest S. Clements
Oberlin
William G. Rankin
Long
FE. A. Conway
Clements
State Senate
Louisiana
Allen Parish
U S Probers May Question On Hot Oil
Rankin, ousted conservation commissioner, was summoned by a federal grand jury in New Orleans amid a probe into income tax evasion and hot oil matters. Federal prosecutor Rene Viosca warned a radio station for publishing witnesses names and photos, stressing utmost secrecy of grand jury proceedings. Rankin appeared in the post office building early this morning.
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New Orleans
Willliam G. Rankin
Earl K. Long
Viosca
Wayne G. Borah
Administration of Justice
Rankin
Woman Bible Peddler Slain Near Platte City
Coroner in Platte City, Missouri rules murder in the death of hitchhiking Bible peddler Lillian Gerber Davis of Davenport Iowa. Police note she was beaten, near her body two boxes held clothes, 11 Bibles and papers showing two marriages and an adopted son. Witnesses placed her by a roadside south of Riverside racetrack around 7 p.m. prior to discovery by a farmer.
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Platte City
Here
Leland Francis
Lillian Gerber Davis
Davenport
Francis
H. A. Parker
Riverside Racetrack
Kansas City
Parker
James Shepherd
Howard Davis
Jesse Cox
Benes to Lose Czech Citizenship Under New Law
Eduard Benes former president of Czecho-Slovakia will be the first emigrant in Bohemia Moravia to lose Czech citizenship under a pending disfranchisement law. The Sudetenland’s Die Zeit quotes that the measure allows the protectorate government to annul citizenship and confiscate property, with Benes named as first beneficiary.
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Reichenberg
Germany
Eduard Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
Bohemia-Moravia
Henlein
Benes
Protectorat
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Chiang Kai-Shek
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Rogge
Claude Joseph Bradley
New York
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