Cuba Under Army Rule Amid Civil Strife
Havana reports a state of war across Cuba after a decree by President Gerardo Machado. The military takes over patrols in Havana as civil rights are suspended. Machado seeks guidance from the Roosevelt administration on the Welles peace formula amid high tension with senators loyal to his regime.
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Havana
Cuba
Gerardo Machado
Machado
Roosevelt
United States
Sumner Welles
Welles
Orestes Ferrara
Ferrara
Elm Trees Threatened by a Dutch Disease
Washington report warns that the elm, longtime American tree icon, is endangered by Dutch elm disease. Authorities urge immediate inspection for infection as symptoms include sudden leaf wilt, defoliation of affected branches, and brown sapwood discoloration under bark. The American Tree Association calls for action to protect elms over large areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Tree Association
St Louis District Farmers to Save $750000 Interest
St Louis Missouri district farmers will save about 750000 in interest for 31099 farmers in the St Louis land bank district covering Missouri Arkansas and Illinois due to rate reductions under the emergency farm act. Wood Netherland, president of the bank, says federal land bank loans through national farm loan associations are now 4 14 percent and direct loans 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Offers ranch rent free for five years to idle workers
Denver attorney James Kelley proposes his Colorado ranch be used as the nucleus for a group of idle farms. The plan would provide only food for idle workers and crops would not enter the market, with Roosevelt as the recipient of the offer.
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Denver
Colo
James Kelley
Colorado
Roosevelt
Kelley
Mother Sentenced for Tying Child to Bedpost
Baltimore mother received six months in a Maryland house of correction after tying her twenty three month old son to a bedpost and leaving him alone in their room while she worked. The child showed no apparent physical harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland House of Correction
Three Women Vacationists Die in Train Collision
Three Oklahoma women returning from a vacation in Nebraska and Colorado were killed when their car was struck by a Missouri Pacific freight train at a crossing near Lyndon Kansas. The victims were Mrs. John Glenn of Shawnee, Mrs. Cora M. Byers of Tulsa, and Mrs. Bessie Burt of Shawnee and her daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
Kan
Nebraska
Colorado
Oklahoma
Missouri Pacific
John Glenn
Shawnee
Okla
Cora M. Byers
Tulsa
Bessie Burt
Reed elected president of Poultry Science association
D H Reed of Texas A and M was chosen president of the Poultry Science association at the close of its twenty fifth annual meeting held in East Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heads Poultry Association
East Lansing
Mich
D. H. Reed
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Poultry Science Association
Confesses Kidnap Plot in Atlanta, Chief Announces
Police Chief T. O. Sturdivant said William R. Delenski confessed to kidnapping Atlanta banker John K. Ottley after being brought home from San Antonio Texas. Ottley, a prominent local financier, was reportedly seized in a scheme that targeted his family and wealth. Delenski’s admission follows investigation by Atlanta authorities.
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Atlanta
T. O. Sturdisvant
William R. Delenski
San Antonio
Texas
John K. Ottley
Two French Flyers Establish A Record
Paul Codos and Maurice Rossi piloted a Bleriot monoplane from Floyd Bennett Field New York to Rayacka airport in Asia Minor claiming a straight-line distance record near 5700 miles. They landed exhausted after 55 hours 29 minutes amid storms and strong air currents. A fuel leak near Syria forced an earlier termination. Rossi reported the plane functioned perfectly. General Balbo and the Italian air fleet reached the Azores safely with one crewman fatally injured when a plane upset en route to Lisbon.
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Rayack
Syria
New York
Paul Codos
Maurice Rossi
Codos
Rossi
Rayacka
Asia Minor
Floyd Bennett Field
Atlantic
Europe
Arabian
Persian Gulf
Horta
Azores
Balbo
Lisbon
Squaglia
Transport Plane Crashes in Detroit Street
Seven passengers escaped with bruises when an American Airways transport plane crashed in a street near Detroit city airport shortly after takeoff for Chicago. Pilot J. L. Huber was hospitalized with cuts and bruises about the head and shoulders. The forward fuselage left wing and undercarriage were wrecked. Airport supervisor Ralph Snake said one or more of the three motors stalled at about 100 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
American Airways Corporation
City
Chicago
J. L. Huber
Ralph Snake
Three Convicted in Racketeer Murder Case in Chicago
John Rooney and Henry Berry, officers of the Circular Distributors' union, were convicted of murder as racketeers in Judge Harry B. Miller's court and sentenced to life in prison. Rosalie Rizzo, Rooney's companion, was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Rooney
Circular Distributors’ Union
Henry
Hogan) Berry
Harry B. Miller
Rosalie Rizzo
Rooney
Big Bond Forgery Closes Three Banks in Topeka
A municipal bond forgery tied to a potential $1,000,000 swindle led to the closure of three state banks in Topeka Kansas and the arrest of bond broker Ronald Finney. Finney, son of Emporia banker W. W. Finney, surrendered after being charged with issuing $20,000 in forged bonds to the National Bank of Topeka. He was released on $25,000 bond and a preliminary hearing set for September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Ronald Finney
W. W. Finney
Emporia
National Bank of Topeka
Escape from Wisconsin jail by sawed window bar
John Reynolds awaiting a hearing on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses by sale of alleged worthless oil leases on lands in Kentucky escaped from the Oneida county jail by sawing a bar from a window and lowering himself to the ground with a rope in Rhinelander Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
John Reynolds
Kentucky
Oneida County
Bars Jews From Public Baths Nueremberg Decree
The Nuremberg city administration issued a decree barring Jews from admission to public baths and natatoria. The order affects access to municipal facilities and reflects segregation policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nueremberg
Germany
Nebraska tax total lowest in 15 years
Nebraska taxpayers face the smallest state tax total since 1918 with 4,955,146 to be raised in 1933. The mill levy rises to 2.39 mills due to lower property valuations, offset by reductions in land and lot assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
W. H. Smith
Smith
State Board of Taxation
Insurance payouts reach 41 million in Nebraska 1932
Lincoln Nebraska life insurance data shows 41 million paid to policy holders and beneficiaries in 1932, up 67 percent from 1931’s 24.4 million. Omaha led with 3.912 million. Lincoln 1.049 million. Beatrice 205 thousand. largest individual death payment was Hugo W. Ahlquist of Beatrice at 125 thousand.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Omaha
Beatrice
Fremont
North Platte
Kearney
Grand Island
Norfolk
Hastings
Nebraska City
McCook
York
Scottsbluff
Fairbury
Alliance
Hugo W. Ahlquist
Albert F. Rasp
Roy W. Anderson
Frank W. Bartos
Wilber
Nine and a Quarter Million For Nebraska Wheat Growers
Washington says about nine and a quarter million dollars will be available to Nebraska wheat growers under the curtailment program with county allotments set. W. H. Brokaw notes precinct and township delegate meetings completed in nearly every county as the fifth stage nears. Open precinct meetings for all producers will be held soon to explain details and keep producers informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Washington
Nebraska
W. H. Brokaw
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Brokaw
Fewer Nebraska counties to hold fairs this year
A dozen fewer county fairs will be held in Nebraska this year than last. Secretary Perry Reed reports 68 local expositions set so far, down from about 80. Several counties including Boyd Deuel Keith Platte Red Willow and Valley will hold no fairs this year. Others Chase Dundy Harlan and Lincoln have not reported and indicate no fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebaska
Perry Reed
State Fair Board
Boyd
Deuel
Keith
Platte
Red Willow
Valley
Chase
Dundy
Harlan
Lincoln
Nebraska state notes and industry updates from Omaha bulletin
Rep Edward R Burke appeals to Roosevelt for 56 million dollars for Missouri river work, while Nebraska apple growers expect a 55 to 60 percent crop this year. State school lands to auction 176,890 acres, and auto license plates recur with olive green and cream. Sheep herds rise in Nebraska and South Dakota. Iowa sheep fall, with Wool output varying by year.
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Edward R. Burke
Omaha
Roosevelt
Nebraska
E. H. Hoppert
State Agricultural College
Hoppert
Board of Control
Men’s Reformatory
South Dakota
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Nebraskas Anthrax Quarantine Counts Decline This Year
Knox county adds another farm under quarantine leaving 23 total in Nebraska. Livestock affected reach 1114 this year versus 4012 last year with 109 deaths to 583 previously. Peak outbreak was September 12 last year with 7222 head under quarantine. Officials credit rainfall eastern Nebraska better disease control and preventive measures. Legislature appropriated 30000 for eradication but funds may not be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Nebraska
State Agricultural Department
Nebraska reforestation camps progress in Chadron Crawford
Extension Forester Clayton W Watkins reported rapid work at the two northwestern Nebraska camps. Six crews operate at Crawford Fort Robinson building park structures and fencing while improving stream flow and new springs. Chadron crews begin eradication of a 20 thousand acre prairie dog town under O S Bare, touted as the world's largest.
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Nebraska
Chadron
Crawford
Clayton W. Watkins
Watkins
Camp Crawford
Fort Robinson
Soldier Creek
O. S. Bare
Nebraska Agricultural College
Nebraska disease cases show decline but remain high
The Nebraska department of health reports 325 cases of 12 principal diseases in July, down from 747 in June and 205 a year ago. Year to date totals reach 6,718 cases, above 4,371 in 1932, with measles now the most prevalent at 81 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Department of Health
Plea to Buy Now From Johnson Urges Spending to Aid Jobs
Washington reports the recovery administration urges a “buy now” campaign urging spending to boost employment. Hugh S. Johnson warns that buying under the blue eagle supports job creation while spending elsewhere harms those paying higher wages. He notes many industries operate under permanent or temporary codes and stresses turning money into goods preserves employment.
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Cleveland
Veterans To Be Given Benefit of All Doubts
Special boards of review are set up to pass presumptive service disability cases for war veterans. They were directed by Frank Times, veterans administrator, not to let personal feelings intrude. Under President Roosevelt, orders resolve all reasonable doubts in favor of the veteran, with the government bearing the burden of proof.
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Washington
Frank Tines
Veterans’ Administrator
Roosevelt
Couzens' Son to Run for Detroit Mayor
Frank Couzens, son of Senator James Couzens, resigns as acting mayor and council president on September 8 to seek the Republican nomination for Detroit mayor. He became acting mayor after Frank Murphy resigned to govern the Philippines. His father served as Detroit mayor from 1919 to 1922.
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Couzens
Detroit
Mich
Frank Couzens
James Couzens
Frank Murphy
Philippines
Preacher Drowns During Baptism Ceremony in Arkansas
Rev. Willie Wilson, 26, a Holiness preacher from Van Buren, Ark., drowns in the Arkansas River during his baptismal service near Moore's Rock. Nine prospective baptisms witnessed the tragedy as he stepped into deep water and was pulled into a whirlpool.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Willie Wilson
Arkansas River
van Buren
Moore's Rock
Cincinnati Teen Confesses Homicide of Society Leader
John Henkel of Cincinnati admitted to Detective William Cleary that he killed Oliver S. Baily, a Cincinnati society leader, near an amusement park. He said he struck Baily with his fist during a quarrel at a wild party while driving Baily's car when arrested.
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Cincinnati
Meridian
Miss
John Henkel
William Cleary
Oliver S. Baily
Ohio City
Baily
Henkel
Cleary
Memorial plate stolen from Buffalo Bill grave in Colorado
A bronze memorial plate on Buffalo Bill’s grave at Lookout Mountain, Denver, was stolen by a sneak thief. Mrs. Johnny Baker, keeper of the lodge atop the peak, notified police.
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Buffalo Bill
Denver
Colo
Lookout Mountain
Johnny Baker
Arizona Votes for Repeal in State Referendum
Wets won a decisive victory in the Arizona prohibition repeal referendum with about a three to one margin. Mrs. Isabella Greenway was nominated for Congress by the Democrats.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Wets
Isabella Greenway
Congress
One Drowns Four Saved In Long Island Sound Shipwreck
John Chester Vaden twenty four of Yale's 1927 swimming team and three others were rescued after a shipwreck in Long Island sound. A fourth companion drowned in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Chester Vaden
Yale
Long Island Sound
British Guiana Forest Expedition Probes Treetop World
National Geographic notes a British Guiana study zone on the Essequibo river, where climbers used balata tapping help from Arawak teams to ascend towering, mossy trunks. The region’s primeval canopy shows sunlit windows, diverse epiphytes, and a harsh damp climate with pervasive insects and mold.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
British Guiana
Essequibo
Guiana
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Ss. W. Brookhart
Smith W. Brookhart
State News
J. H. Wehn
NRA
Channel Island
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