Dynamite Attacks and Labor Unrest Sweep Johnstown and Youngstown
The walkout by steel workers enters a second month as four independent companies face contract refusals. In Johnstown Bethlehem Steel’s Cambria works were rocked by dynamite blasts, water mains were damaged, and C S O leaders were ordered to leave. In Youngstown and Warren mills of Sheet and Tube and Republic push toward normal operations with Canton mills set to reopen. Separately, the Senate Civil Liberties Committee presents a coroner report showing seven of ten Memorial Day killings in Chicago police actions shot in the back, prompting questions to Police Commissioner Allman about possible striker fire.
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Steel Work
Republic
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Inland Steel
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Johnstown
Cambrie Works
Bethlehem
Eeane J. Shields
James Mark
C. W. Jones
Brotherhood of Railway
Shields
Youngstown
Warren
Sheet and Tube
Republe
Canton
Chicago
James P. Allman
Allman
LaVollette
Police seek three murder suspects with distinctive facial hair
Police described three wanted men for murder, bank robbery and interstate theft, listing aliases and physical traits. Faces include long black chin hairs visible without depilatory use. authorities offer a 1500 dollar reward. Crimes alleged in Indiana. Mexican hot chocolate flavored with red pepper noted.
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Alfred Brady
J. A Barton
James Barton
John Barton
John A. Barton
Earl Gentry
James Reid
Joe Reid
al Borden
Elmer Borden
James Dalhover
James Williams
James Miller
Jack King
Ted Stewart
Albert Goins
Clarence Lee Shaffer, Jr
Alias Lee Jackson
Clarence Lee Shafer
al Cc
Layton
Indiana
Delay Likely in Case Involving Irwin Murder Confession
Delay was likely granted on the defendant's own application as the case was not seen as dangerous and the defendant had shown improvement. Leibowitz planned to enter a plea for his client as indictments stood, while Dodge prepared to prosecute Irwin personally arguing the confession proves sanity and intent. The bourse and foreign exchange markets remained closed by government decree pending parliamentary action.
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Leibowitz
Dodge
Irwin
Essary
French Money Crisis Deepens as Budget Bill Moves
The senate debates the budget measure after a deputies vote 380 to 228. Georges Bonnet warns of inflation devaluation and new taxes as political and financial circles eye another franc devaluation and possible adjustments to the U S Britain monetary accord.
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Leon Blum
Joseph Caillaux
People’s Front
Briand
Blum
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Chautemps
Bonnet
Finance Committee
Georges Bonnet
Chamber
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Great Mississippi River Steamboat Race Ends In Controversy
The crowd watched two river boats compete on the Mississippi with huge public interest. Captain Cannon and Captain Leathers claimed victory and faulted each other over delays and aid from support boats. Newspapers later noted the Natchez beat the Lee by about 20 minutes after accounting for fog and pump repairs, amid a heated rivalry.
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Captain Cannon
Lee
Frank Parquard
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Natchez
Leathers
St. Louis
Captain Leathers
Helena
Robert E. Lee
Pargaud
Damage concerns prompt independent chemical inquiry request
A city mass meeting committee reported damages to about 400 houses and alleged weather related injuries. The police jury formed its own investigatory panel to work with city and health authorities, with authority to hire a separate chemical engineer if needed. It also approved highway plans to straighten the Standard Pollock route and eliminate four grade crossings and moved July meeting to Wednesday.
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Fagan Cox
F. L. Jones
A. W. Pickens
City Commission Council
State Highway Commission
Standard
Pollock
Alexandria
Mystery surround seven WPA builders in park pool case
Police seek seven men who built the park swimming pool as a WPA project after Olive Everett recalled an Eddie the sailor saying he helped. Sheriff Biscailuz coordinates agencies in the probe. a Camarillo escapee is among suspects. A large Inglewood crowd gathers as questions continue. Secret Service guards Owls Nest where wedding gifts are on display.
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Here
Santa Monica
Camarillo
Inglewood
Europe
Secret Service
Owls Nest
Fthel du Pont
Alabama Rules Theater Jackpot Schemes Illegal
Alabama appeals court upheld a $200 fine against Cecil B. Grimes of Tuscaloosa for operating a theater jackpot lottery. Judge James Rice stated the plan violates state law and the scheme allows ticket buyers to win cash prizes without being present when names are called.
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James Rice
Cecil B. Grimes
Tuscaloosa
Roosevelt Wedding Invites Powerful Families to Union
The Roosevelts schedule a grand wedding with President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt arriving from Washington. Du Ponts guard the scene as a lavish Episcopal ceremony for a couple watched by 3429 guests unfolds with a luncheon, a reception for 1300, and a secret honeymoon plan.
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Roosevelt
du Pont
Washington
Fort du Pont
Frederick Ashton
Ethel
Endicott Peabody
Wroton School
Massachusetts
Elliott
James
Monroe Mayor Defends Bond Issue Against Anonymous Criticism
In a public address the Monroe mayor pledges continued use of tax funds for city improvements, defends the bond proposal, cites engineers George Earl and John L. Porter, and denounces an anonymous “Citizens Committee” for misrepresentations while demanding disclosure of their identities and backers.
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Monroe
George Earl
John L. Porter
New Orleans
Commission Council
City of
Citizens Committee
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Progressive
Wisconsin
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Curtis L. Hill
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Hiram Walker & Sons, Inc
Peoria, Mi
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Manuel Quezon
Philip Strong
Camp Columbia
Pines
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
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Rudyard Kipling
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FBI
Pat O'Brien
SLIM
Ery
TL Douglas
SUN
the Hit Parade
Frances Langford
Carole Lombard
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Pope Pius XI
Buck Jones
Smoke Tree Range
Arnold Bernstein
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