Kansas Prisoners Strike At State Penitentiary Mine
A mutiny at the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing saw 299 inmates strike in the coal mine 720 feet underground and take 14 guards hostage. Warden Lacy Simpson and Deputy Warden A J Graham directed 35 guards at the shaft entrance while four guards descended to learn demands. Guard O N Johnson defended the gun cage as inmates attempted to cut the surface telephone line. The mine entry remained blocked and only the airshaft stayed open as authorities prepared further steps.
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Lansing
Kan
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lacy Simpson
A. J. Graham
O O. N. Johnson
Warden Simpson
Permanent Registration Looms for New Castle
June 18 voters in third class cities may gain permanent registration as the joint house senate conference committee reaches a compromise on the Reed bill. The plan provides two registrars per precinct from the two parties with the largest enrollment. after year one registrars end and county commissioners serve as the registration commission in New Castle a third class city.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
House-Senate
Reed Senate
Registration Commission
May Demand Death Penalty In Kidnaping
U S Attorney J Charles Dennis said he is uncertain whether to seek the death penalty for Harm on Metz Waley and wife Margaret before a federal grand jury in Tacoma Washington over the Weyerhaeuser kidnap case The Lindbergh law may apply if the victim is harmed and some authorities argue it covers more than bodily harm The victim George Weyerhaeuser 9 was abducted seven and a half days and reportedly treated well by the captors but his parents say he endured a terrible ordeal
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International News Service
Tacoma
Wash
Weyerhaeuser
U. S
J. Charles Dennis
Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
J. P. Weyerhaeuser
Jr Timber Empire
Helen Weyerhaeuser
Method of Employment Is Under Attack in Relief Review
A Pennsylvania House committee report on relief in Lawrence and Beaver counties finds discrimination in administration posts and waste in work projects. It labels the current method as an ideal political setup and urges that actual need determine who gets relief jobs.
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Lawrence County
Peonies arrive at The News from Weingartner Gardens
An Eastside resident reports worm damage in trees roses and shrubs and urges readers to use spray for control. The News notes Rotary club support for a city recreation program and reports rain that briefly eased drought fears with 0.75 inches in a moist outbreak.
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Pa Newc
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Owen Penfield Fox
Daily Weather Report Summary for Local Area
U.S. weather data for the 24 hour period ending at 9 am shows a maximum of 84 and a minimum of 65 with 0.72 inch precipitation. River stage is 3.8 feet. Data for the same date last year shows a maximum of 85, minimum 54, and no precipitation.
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U.S
Democratic Leaders Seek Congress Session Adjournment July 15
Democratic leaders push for adjournment by July 15 as part of a strategy to push Roosevelt era priorities. House battles wage over Wagner labor disputes Wheeler-Rayburn utility holding company TVA amendments and the $501 million tax bill with Senate likely fights on import restrictions. Guffey coal bill faces constitutional challenges, risking early adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Wagner
Wheeler - Rayburn Utility Holding Company
TVA
House
Senate
McNair Defies Effort to Oust Him Over Ripper Bill
Pittsburgh mayor William N McNair taunted state senators to bring the bill that could oust him to a vote. He welcomed investigation of lobbying tactics behind the measure and challenged Democrats to allow debate on the floor as his allies argued the bill is dangerous.
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Pittsburgh
International News Service
Pittsurgh
William N. McNair
Batchelor
Two Youths Held For Kidnapping Indiana Sheriff
Jasper Indiana June 18 two Huntington West Virginia youths Bascom Ray Jr 14 and Maurice Sheridan 17 were jailed for kidnapping Sheriff Ed ward Luegers after hijacking a car. Officers fired more than 30 shots before the pair surrendered with Ray wounded. The youths said they were inspired by John Dillinger exploits.
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International News Service
Jasper
Ind
Edward Luegers
Huntington
W Va
Bascom Ray, Jr
Maurice Sheridan
Ray
John Dillinger
Luegers
State Directors Conference Charts Unemployment Drive
Washington June 18 state works progress administrators gathered in regional conferences to revive the 4 billion works fund. President Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins urged swift job-creation while warning against politics and disorganized spending. Officials were told to scale down project costs as federal plans fall short of municipal needs.
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International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
CWA
Mayor Releases Driver Of Auto In Court Action
Charles Robinson was released on his own recognizance by Mayor Mayne in police court after an auto crash at South Jefferson and Center where five children were struck. Investigators found Robinson’s claim that the steering failed to be accurate and that he applied the foot brake after the collision.
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Charles Robinson
Knox Street
Mayne
South Jefferson
Center Street
Robinson
Get back of a program of law enforcement urged
Harrisburg June 18 An appeal to all Pennsylvanians to back a program of law enforcement was issued by George H. Wirt chief of the division of forest protection launching a campaign to stamp out incendiary forest fires He said criminals who set fires to forest property deserve no sympathy or leniency.
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Harrisburg
Budget gap baffles as senate hones four nuisance tax plans
In Harrisburg on June 18, the senate battles a budget shortfall of 40 to 50 million with no immediate substitute for the defeated two cent gas tax. A finance committee reviews four nuisance taxes to replace gas revenue while Republicans, Democrats caucus to resolve the muddle before adjournment. The measures include a one cent gas tax, the unwanted check tax, a modified amusement levy, and the mercantile impost, totaling about 40 million in two years. House adds a personal property tax proposal, two mills to the state.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate commerce committee to probe graft charges against Ewing Y. Mitchell
The Senate commerce committee voted unanimously to investigate graft charges against Ewing Y. Mitchell the ousted assistant secretary of commerce. The panel will summon Mitchell to testify tomorrow at 10 a.m. as it also weighs the confirmation of John Monroe Johnson to replace him. Republicans led by Senator Van denberg refused to vote on Johnson’s confirmation until conditions are met.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Ewing Y. Mitchell
Mitchell
Roosevelt
John Monroe
Johnson
South Carolina
Vandenberg R
Michigan
Hollywood Politicians Ready to Celebrate Adjournment
Special dispatch from Hollywood notes a local celebration after state legislature adjournment and hints at broader political credit questions. The writer mentions a commencement day address and jokes about recovery politics.
Stamp Tax Act Amendments See Rush Through Legislature
Harrisburg June 18 In effect only a day the emergency five cent documentary stamp tax act faced amendments rushed through the legislature in the closing days of the 1935 session A bill sponsored by the administration would exempt leases certificates of deposit and promissory notes from the tax Senate concurrence was expected quickly The amendments were drafted after it was found the original act was too broad covering landlord tenant leases brokers overnight loans and similar documents
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Senate
Return from Auto Trip Through West View Flood Area
Attorney and Mrs William J Caldwell of Wilmington road returned from a trip to Denver and western points. Floods closed Lincoln and Roosevelt highways between Omaha and Denver forcing a Cheyenne route. They witnessed extensive flood damage with many houses displaced or moved. The journey covered over 3500 miles.
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William J. Caldwell
Wilmington Road
Denver
Colo
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Omaha
Neb
Cheyenne
Wyo
One Man Liquor Stores Proposed In Seventh Ward
The bill would allow a one man liquor store in the seventh ward of New Castle if approved by the senate and signed by the governor. It would add 224 stores nationwide and permits drinking at bars and Sunday club sales. Mercer county would gain four such stores in Grove City, Mercer, Sandy Lake and Sharpsville.
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New Castle
Seventh Ward
Senate
House
Harrisburg
Liquor Control Board
Produce Street
Ellwood City
Mercer County
Grove City
Mercer
Sandy Lake
Sharpsville
Hauptmann's Plea Up On Thursday
In Trenton New Jersey on June 18 Bruno Richard Hauptmann prepares for a last-ditch appeal to the state court of errors and appeals. The dignified session at the state house annex will hear arguments from 11 a m with a full day of proceedings and a monthslong wait for a ruling expected no earlier than September or October.
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International News Service
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
State Court of Errors and Appeals
Flemington
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Circus Maximus
State House
Electric Shock Fatal To Man In Sharpsburg Home
James Martier aged 38 of Sharpsburg was electrocuted when pinned to a light socket in his basement. His friend and landlord Louis Intrieri was knocked down by the current but recovered.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
James Martier
Sharpsburg
Martier
Louis Intrieri
Senate Key Banking Bill Clears In Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania senate approved an administration banking bill by 29 to 20 amid sharp party splits. The measure authorizes banks to open branch offices in counties adjacent to their home offices where no banks exist, marking near the end of the administration package.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Senate
Tin Workers Picnic Parade Planned for Cascade Park
Committees finalize details for a Cascade Park picnic on Saturday June 29 with a 10 am parade marshal Clark Buell leading along pensioners in cars. American Legion Band Croton Band provide music as officials of United States Steel and American Sheet Tin Plate Company are invited to attend.
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Cascade Park
Clark Buell
Corporation
American Legion
Croton
United States Steel Corporation
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Toledo Power Strike Ends as Edison workers return
Toledo Edison Company workers around six hundred, after a two week standoff, returned to their posts under an arbitration agreement. The city eased fears of a general strike as the dispute concluded.
Death Record for Angel Rainey and Mrs Boyles
An obituary note records Angel Rainey aged 26 of 9 Darlington Avenue and Mrs David Boyles of 411 East Washington Street. The brief notice lists names and street addresses without further biographical detail.
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Angel Rainey
Darlington Avenue
David ©. Boyles
East Washington Street
Omaha Strike May Be Settled
Omaha street railway owners narrow to capitulation on arbitration of employees strike demands. Gov. Cochran, as Nebraska national guard head, imposed martial law after rioting that killed two and injured 150. Guardsmen ordered trolley service halted as retaliation. Operators offered partial compliance but oppose discussing closed shop and full re employment for all strikers.
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International News Service
Omaha
Neb
Omaha Street Railway
R. L. Cochran
Nebraska National Guard
Cochran
Arthur Mometer on Fishing as a Sport
The speaker declines fishing as a sport preferring meat from finned pets. He describes sitting by a wet bank with a hook and line as tiresome and says he would rather meet a yard or drive a highway. The note marks a dated sentiment with eighty two today.
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