Roosevelt fails to win ratification of waterway treaty
The St Lawrence waterway treaty failed in the Senate by 46 to 42 votes. Roosevelt reportedly vexed, plans to resubmit the pact. Opposition spanned Democrats and Republicans, with Canada and Montreal reaction noted. Senate debates also touched on Lake Michigan, Chicago diversion, and internationalization demands.
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Cummings Named Democratic Treasurer and Willard to Lead Illinois
ALTER J. CUMMINGS of Continental Illinois Bank and Trust replaces John Cohen as Democratic treasurer focusing on fundraising for Senate and House races and possibly the next Presidential campaign. On July 1 Arthur Cutts Willard becomes the University of Illinois president, age 55, MIT graduate and authority on heating and ventilation.
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Prosecution Ordered for Tax Evasion Involving Mellon and Others
Attorney General Cummings ordered immediate criminal action against Andrew Mellon former secretary of the treasury and prominent figures including T. L. Sidlow James J. Walker and Thomas 8 Lamont based on a government probe into suspected willful tax evasion. Grand juries in New York Cleveland and Pittsburgh expected to hear cases. Mellon disputed the charges stating he paid over 20 million in taxes over 20 years and demanded proper notice before any assessment.
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James J. Walker
New York
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Pittsburgh
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Grand Juries
Explosion and Fire Devastate Libertad Seaport
A dynamite blast at Libertad in Sal Valdor nearly destroys the main port. Authorities fear at least 150 killed. Separately off Sasebo Japan the torpedo boat Tomozuru, 527 tons, wrecked with most of its 113 crew lost. New vessel, completed February 26, praised as a naval breakthrough. several sister ships under construction.
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Grand jury declines to indict in war contract fraud probe
A District of Columbia grand jury returned no indictments in its investigation of an alleged conspiracy to defraud the government on World War II era war department contracts. The vote was 15 to 8 in favor of not indicting.
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Wireless Power News and Global Shifts in 1920s
Boise City reports scientists plan to drive a railway motor car 42 miles using power sent by shortwave radio from space. The Santa Fe railroad aims to test within ten days. British warship building expands with 17 ships and three subs as deficits widen in Europe. Population tops 126 million. Texas could feed the world.
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New Deal Digging In as Roosevelt’s Plans Move Forward
Washington observers note the New Deal enters its second year amid a wave of actions. President Roosevelt asserts NRA principles stay, the Supreme Court upholds New York milk pricing, and Congress approves the big navy bill. International moves, from France and Britain to Japan, signal rising military tension. General Johnson warns industry to cut hours and raise wages, while enforcing recovery acts.
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