Senators urge Roosevelt to seek European peace conference
Senators Wheeler and Lundeen urged President Roosevelt to push for an immediate European peace conference arguing it could end hostilities and avert wider war. Norris dismissed the idea as useless saying Hitler would not accept fair terms and would ignore such a move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Montana
Lundeen
Farmer-Laborite
Minnesota
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
America
Hitler
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Johnson
Colorado
Congress
Innocent Plea by James Monroe Smith in Louisiana indictment
Dr James Monroe Smith former LSU president pleaded innocent in district court to nine state indictments seven forgery and two embezzlement charges. George Caldwell also pleaded innocent to two embezzlement counts. Smith's first trial date was set for November. both men sought bills of particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
United States Grand Jury
Smith
Louisiana
Caldwell
Eugene Castessus
Oscar K. Allen
Delegates Fined After Speeding Chase on White Horse Pike
Police chased two speeding motorists on the White Horse pike near Berlin New Jersey and captured two delegates to the National Safety Council convention at Atlantic City. Both were fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
N. J
Here
National Safety Council
Atlantic City
Jurisdiction Plea Made By Terzia and Todd
In Bastrop Louisiana District Judge David J Garrett heard a jurisdiction plea for State Senator Leo F Terzia and State Representative W Harvey Todd accused of dual office holding. The defense contests the act's constitutionality and grand jury process while the state contends Terzia performed duties in Baton Rouge and Bastrop warrants show mileage payments and voting from Bastrop.
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Bastrop
Leo F. Terzia
W. Harvey Todd
Morehouse
Grand
David J Garrett
Grand Jury
Garrett
Terzia
Bator Rouge
State Conservation Department
Morehouse Parish
Frank
Counter offensive planned by China under Chiang Kai-shek
Chinese press dispatches say Chiang Kai-shek will personally direct a large counter-offensive in Hupeh Hunan and Kiangsi to retake Hankow and Nanchang. Reports claim Japanese lines between Nanchang and Fengxin cut by Chinese forces nearing Fengxin, with fighting in Hunan and Shansi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hupeh
Hunan
Kiangsi
Chiang
Hankow
Nanchang
Chunking
Flashes In The News Highlights Oddities Across Cities
In Pittsburgh a gunman after a holdup apologized to Elevator Operator Chris Crane after stepping on his foot. Indianapolis reports Jerry Patterson charged with malicious trespass claims he is too weak to throw a rock. Chicago notes Brookfield zoo announces the birth of a sitatunga as crowds react with wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chris Crane
Indianapolis
Jerry Patterson
John L. McNelis
Chicago
Brookfield
Grand Juror Bares Threats In Lafayatte Case
Lafayette parish grand juror G. J. Borel filed affidavits accusing L. C. Haxthausen and L. G. Davy of threatening him to influence grand juror Esteve Martin. Davy allegedly warned of trouble over income tax returns and Haxthausen posted $100 bonds with Sheriff J. Cas Chargois after appearing for bonding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Lafayette Parish
Esteve Martin
G. J. Borel
Carencro
Martin
L. C. Haxthausen
L. G. Davy
State Department of Revenue
Davy
Borel
Senator Martin
Department of Revenue
Haxthausen
J. Cas Chargois
Paul Debaillon
Ex Social Service Worker Dies in Baton Rouge
Cecile Devall longtime city social service superintendent died from a self inflicted bullet wound in the temple. Coroner Dr. Harry Johnston confirmed death, with friends saying she suffered health problems and bitterness over losing her city post in 1936.
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Baton Rouge
Cecile Devall
Harry Johnston
Parish
European War Air Exploits on Tiny Scale
A report by Devon Francis analyzes German air force buildup since 1933 and notes limited early bombing missions by both sides. It discusses potential large scale raids, aerial warfare technology, and pilots skimming low over the Firth of Forth and Scapa Flow as Germany tests tactics.
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Scapa Flow
Scotland
Great Britain
New York
North Sea
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Firth of Forth
Turkey signs 15 year mutual aid pact with Britain and France
The Associated Press reports Turkey pledged 15 year mutual military aid with Britain and France while staying neutral if the Allies fight Soviet Russia. Germany claimed good terms with Turkey despite the pact and Hitler announced the annexation of parts of Poland. The West saw limited fighting and emphasized diplomatic activity across Europe as weather affected operations.
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Turkey
Britain
France
Mediterranean
Russia
Germany
Franz von Papen
Hitler
Poland
Bulgaria
Kiosselvanoff
Imany
Europe
Kokinos Seeks Little Chicago Mayoral Post Again
Ex mayor Gus Kokinos declares his bid to lead Little Chicago as head of the Plutocrats in the upcoming municipal election. He criticizes efficiency while promising a shake up of civil service and job takedowns, speaking with his trademark mixed language and self promotional stance.
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Kokinos
Chicago
Gus
Papa
Little
Monroe
West Monroe
Southern Governors Seek Uniform Freight Rates
Governors from Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia plan to push for uniform freight rates with the East while some Southeast leaders favor acting alone. The conference in Atlanta will include Prentice Cooper Clyde Hoey E D Rivers Frank M Dixon and others with discussion of coordinating with or independent action ahead of the Democratic national convention.
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Atlanta
Southern Governors Conference
Prentice Cooper
Tennessee
Clyde Hoey
North Carolina
Southeast
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cooper
Hoey
Stanley Winborne
E. D. Rivers
Georgia
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
L. W. Robert, Jr
Dixon
Bailey
Flier owes life to two undertakers in Vermont
Nelson Gordon the Augusta aviator likely owed his life to two St. Johnsbury undertakers. After losing his way over the Green mountains with little fuel he landed safely when George Trefren and William A. Woods guided him to the air port using headlights to outline the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Johnsbury
Nelson Gordon
Augusta
Green Mountains
Gordon
George Trefren
William A. Woods
Trefren
Woods
Twin Cities P T A funds fed hungry Monroe children
The Twin Cities Par ENT-Teacher associations moved feeding duties for needy Monroe and West Monroe schoolchildren to the Twin City Community Chest. The chest plans a 29 500 campaign through November 4, budgeting funds to support child welfare, ending tag days and random solicitations. Local residents fund the same level as before while the chest coordinates contributions for welfare work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
P.T. A
P.T. A. Council
Community Chest
Monroe
West Monroe
Cest
C. Alston Prophit
Riecke Announces Senate Candidacy in New Orleans
Louis G. Riecke, prominent local business leader, announced his run for the state senate representing the Eighth and Ninth wards. He backs the gubernatorial reform platform of Sam Jones and is active in civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riecke
New Orleans
Louis G. Riecke
Umber Company
Senate
Sam Jones
Bribery Charges In New Orleans Tax Reduction Ring
Four people including James Stewart chief clerk of the Louisiana tax commission in New Orleans are accused in a bribery scheme to win reductions in tax assessments. Arthur Steiner Esther Stein and Mary Connelly named in affidavits. Grand jury actions follow prior attempts to investigate district attorney Byrne amid calls for new legal advisors. Subpoenas and administrative records briefly arise as hearings continue.
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New Orleans
Gax
Hugh M. Wilkinson
Charles A. Byrne
James Stewart
Louisiana Tax Commission
Arthur Steiner
Esther Stein
Mary Connelly
Edward Generally
James J. O'Connor
David M. Ellison
Byrne
Wilkinson
Grand Jury
Steiher
Stewart
Oreleans
Board of Governors
State Bar of Louisiana
Steiner
Orleans
Mary Conenelly
Ernest S. Clements
Conservation
Arras
A. Sidney Nunez
James A. Lindsey
Patrick H. McGrath
State Conservat Department
Boats, Inc
Frank T. Eche
Phillips sets up heavy liabilities in federal court
Cecil T. Phillips former Louisiana penitentiary auditor pleads guilty to embezzling prison funds and files a petition under the Frazier Lemke act listing 110460.62 dollars in liabilities with 64474.99 dollars assets. He seeks extended time to liquidate debts with US conciliator Roland C. Kizer overseeing creditors arrangements.
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Baton Rouge
Cecil T. Phillips
Louisiana Penitentiary
Phillips
United States
Roland C. Kizer
Prince
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Associated Press
Devon Francis
England
Athens
True Story Magazine
Little Chicago
Purity Ice Cream Company
London
Marshal Werner von Blomberg
Erika Gruhn
Nevile Henderson
von Blomberg
War Ministry
South
Commission
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