France Names Leon Blum First Socialist Premier in 65 Years
France announces Leon Blum, described as cultured and well dressed, will form the 101st cabinet as strikes sweep the nation. President Lebrun tasks him with leading a new coalition government amid widespread industrial unrest estimated at 500 000 workers. Blum heads to the Elysee in a presidential car, ready to preside over his first cabinet meeting and seek a confidence vote.
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Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
Patis
Third Republic
Leon Blum
France
Albert Lebrun
Blum
Elysee Palace
Albert Sarraut
Detective Held on Kidnap Charge Seized in Lindbergh Case
Elvin Parker a 65 year old Burlington County detective and ally of Gov Hoffmann is jailed on a kidnapping charge connected to the Paul Wendel case. Wendel accused of conspiring with three New York men to seize and torture him for a Lindbergh confession. Wendel denied the confession and a grand jury found no true bill.
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Mt. Molly
Elvis Parker
Harold G. Hoffman
Parker
New York
New Jersey
Holly Ellis
Paul Wendel
Trenton
New York City
Ellis Jr
Wendel
Brooklyn
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh Jr
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Mt. Hally
Burlington County
Pardons Court
Hauptmann
Mercer County
Lindberch
Jieffman
Sune
Mtenday Avy
David T. Wile Eniz
Hauptmannn
Fovernor
Canton Patriots Press Ultimatum to Fight Japan
Reports from southern China say Cantonese groups demand the Nanking government renounce the 1933 Tangku truce and take prompt military action against Japan. Over 100 Canton organizations back a petition for denunciation and soon a movement for an independent Canton government. Emissaries head north to seek a united Chinese war effort against Tokyo.
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Morris J. Harris
Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Nanking
Japan
Canton
Southwestern Political Council
Chiang Kai-Shek
Tokio
Governor La Follette Returns From Tropics
New Orleans report quotes Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin on the nation shifting from scarcity to plenty under the New Deal. He rejects fears of socialism, defends ongoing expenditures, says America has outgrown class and created opportunity, and cites improved conditions nationwide.
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New Orleans
Tropics
Philip F. la Follette
Wisconsin
Athfulichief
United States
Trucker Harry Wells Admits Hoax in Gangster Ruse
Harry Wells 37, of Monroe Wisconsin, released on $1000 bond after admitting to Chicago and Green County authorities that he staged a gangland kidnapping story to cover fleeing business worries. He appeared for arraignment on abandonment charges and is due for a June 11 preliminary hearing.
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Monroe
Wis
Liberty
Harry Wells
Phoenix
Ariz
Wells
Sid Wells
John Germann Jr
Green County
Arizona
Department of Justice
Chicago
Cudahy
Sarah
Runyan Leads Open After Turbulent First Round
Runyan grips a one shot lead in the U S Open after a 69 first round marked by a wrong turn of pace and a spectacular 35-34 start. Picard trails closely as Revolt and Smith chase parity with a 74 two under par.
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Baltusrel Golf Club
Springfield
Neda
Blatering
Baltusrel Cour
Paul Runyan
Metropolis
White Plains
N.Y
Fred
Mashi¢ Nibrick
Runyan
Henry Picard
Eres Ma
Wal
Johnny Revolt
Evaneston
Jesnt Betting Fievorde
Horton Smith
Ted Picard
Amors
Senate recesses as Burns dies. adjournment delayed
The senate recessed today out of respect for the late Speaker Burns and abandoned plans to adjourn before the Republican national convention. Leaders, aiming to pass the tax bill, postponed any adjournment until at least June 14 and did not expect to end the session before next week.
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Washington
Senate
House
Joseph W. Byn Mngland
Congress
Burns
Burns Names Funeral Committee In Last Act
Speaker Burns ended his tenure in the House by naming a funeral committee for Representative Piatt Andrew of Massachusetts. The chamber adjourned in respect after the resolution of regret was read and the committee was named, followed by Burns’ final gavel bang.
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Washington
Burns
House
Piatt Andrew
Massachusetts
Ohio funds accused in Ohio primary misuse
Senator Borah charged that about 20000 dollars raised by the Republican national committee were used in the Ohio primary by the state organization backing Taft. He questioned whether the act was consented by the national committee or amounted to embezzlement by the favorite son committee. He cited officials Walter Brown and Ed Schorr as involved.
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Idaho
Washington
Borah
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Republican Organization
Secretary of State
National Committee
Organization Committee
Favorite Son Committee
Walter Brown
Republican National
Ed Schorr
Republican State Central Committee
Robert A. Taft
Republican
Fifteen Men to Be Taken on Warrants
Detroit reports new evidence of Black Legion terrorism with 15 warrants issued for members on kidnapping charges. Three legionnaires confessed to kidnapping Robert Penton of Ecorse, taken from his home and later judged by 100 followers in an Oakland County field. Penton admits the abduction but implicates no others.
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Black Legion
Detroit
Duncan C. McCrea
Frederick A. Gulley
Fort Angestadt
Cox
Gulley
Angstadt
Common Pleas
Charles Rubiner
McCrea
Harry Colburn
Penton
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
Colburn
Penlon
Oakland County
Dayton Dean
Funeral and political turmoil mark national edition
A state funeral is planned in the house chamber for Speaker Joseph Welcoming at noon, followed by a funeral train. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin the Republican delegation to the national convention plans a special Monday morning train to Cleveland, with delegates and alternates expected aboard. Willam J Bankhead is elected as House majority leader, amid party strategy and post death upheaval.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Semaire Gettelman
Bhikee
Dele
Milenahoo Road
Chitado
Cleveland
P.m. Mondax
Washington
Joseph Welcoméon
Rheart
Moefestitchen
Congressional
Els
T. NS
Nira
Romeselt
Willam J. Bankheaf Arbott
Bankhead
Edraan
Tas
Nell Lofton
Catitat
Genuine Chinese Craft Found in Theater Props
Milwaukee reports reveal misfortune around The Shanghai Lecture as stage properties used by Mrs Lettie Carter and Florence Reed were drawn from Davidson theater storerooms by museum staffer T L Miller. The pieces, dating back 30 or 36 years, were appraised as genuine specimens of Chinese craftsmanship and remained with Davidson since the Oriental drama closed.
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Milwaukee
David Bejn
Shanghai
Lettie Careter
Florence Reed
Davidson Theater
Bey TL. Miller
Davidson
Abnler
Ea Ghtensfoot
Hugh Laughing Ruddha
Landon Strength Big Problem in Gop Presidential Race
Reports from Cleveland outline the big question of Governor Landon’s strength at the Republican national convention. Delegates and officials discuss first ballot support, potential second ballot gains, and whether a third ballot or later could yield the nomination. Contests over state delegations and predictions on ballot outcomes frame the tense lead up to the convention opening next Tuesday.
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Joseph L. Miller
Associated Press
Cleveland
Landon
John Hamilton
David A. Reed
United States
Pennsylvania
National Committee
Louisiana
Florida
John F. Harri
Palm Beach
J. Leonard Lewi
Jacksonville
George J. Moses
New Hampshire
Frank Knox
Carl Suchminn
Idaho
Moses Chamed
Ates Mao
Fate of convict rests with jury
Jurors deliberated on the fate of Cone Dus an eleven year old inmate in Joliet prison during a trial in Judge Edwin Carewit's court. The jury weighed five possible verdicts including guilty with death life imprisonment or long terms.
Shea Illness Adjourns Trial in Detroit Case
Detroit court adjourned the trial of James J. O'Shea after he became ill. Dr A S Deitt testified O'Shea was under nervous strain and had been given sedatives. The case paused until morning with O'Shea not yet on the stand.
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Detroit
James J. O'She
Fay
A. S. Deitt
Herman
Heart at Hore Burns Dies in Washington at 66
Speaker Joseph Wellington Burns of the House dies at the Mayflower hotel after a heart attack and cerebral hemorrhage. The Tennessee farm boy rose to wield the gavel during hard fighting between the New Deal and its foes. The session faces further uncertainty as leaders mourn and consider extending proceedings into next week.
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Leonard B. Shubert
Associated Press
Washington
Joseph Wellington Burns
House of Representatives
Tennessee
New Deal
Burns
Congress
Mayflower
Roosevelt
A. Pratt Andrew
Massachusetts
Extortion Plot Targeting Evangelist McPherson Investigated
San Diego authorities probe a crumbling tale of a nude photo plot to extort ten thousand dollars from Aimee Semple McPherson. The accused, Valentine Philip McAuliffe, 42, claims a photo exists but investigators doubt any image exists and note prior family connections to McPherson’s circle.
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San Diego
Calif
Aimee Semple McPherson
Valentine Philip McAuliffe
Pennsylvania
Harry Raugh
Angelus Temple
McPherson
Los Angeles
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Henry P. Fletcher
John E. Hillman
Colorado
Ralph Williams
Oregon
Fletcher
Charles D. Hilles
Manley Fosseen
Minnesota
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Frank Smith
Minois
Ezra Whitla
Paul Fitz Simons
Rhode Island
Hallanan
West Virginia
J. Henry Roraback
Connecticut
Grace Burlingame
Missouri
George de B. Keim
Well Sy
Rational Opek
Byrns
Horak
Joseph W. Burns
Gettelman
Shea
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Temple
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