Handwriting expert tied to Chicago nightclub murder case
Police pursue leads in the slaying of Florence Thompson Castle, a Chicago night club hostess. Investigators study a lipstick message reading Black Legion game, a skull motif, and a suspect linked to the same hotel. They seek J D Britt for questioning and note a seven year old son’s connection to the victim.
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Canon City
Colo
Colorado
J. W. Bolin
Florence Thompson Castle
Chicago
William F. McGrath
U.P
Jimmy Thompson
William O'Brien
Jimmy
Frances New Polfus
Herbert J. Walter
J. L. Sullivan
Roosevelt Signs Subsidy Measure Into Law Today
President Roosevelt signed the ship subsidy bill into law, directing subsidies to ship operators and construction costs. The measure creates a maritime commission, sets subsidy percentages, and outlines differing terms for eastern and western shipyards with caps on salaries. Officials may charter newly built vessels to support construction and operation duties.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Senate
Post Office
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Joseph Gulfey
Pennsylvania
Ernest Gibran
Republi
Vermont
Maritime Commission
Fis
Sears
Fanee
Amerneen
Farley May Quit High Office
Washington sources report James A. Farley may resign as postmaster general and Democratic National Committee chairman to focus on campaign duties. The New York Times cites a cabinet resignation sent to President Roosevelt, while others suggest a leave of absence until the election concludes. Farley says he has no comment beyond denying resignation.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Roosevelt
Post Office Department
Atlantic City
New York Times
William W. Howes
Camprain
Restoration of Kingdom Reports Gains Notice
A fragmented European scene describes discussions on sanctions and royal legitimacy. Delegates gather in Vienna amid Hapsburg tensions as prime ministers and foreign secretaries face calls for legal and political realignments affecting Austria and neighboring states.
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Wee Werner
Brees
Geneva
Pocerbie Yo
Austria
Nantes Kurt
Atria
Slayings in Ogden Husband and Wife Beaten to Death
In Ogden Utah Adam Snyder 62 and his wife Mabel Scott Snyder 52 were beaten to death in their beds while their 1-year-old deaf granddaughter watched. Mrs Emma Rose 60 was beaten and not expected to survive. Mrs Grave Mortenson 35 of Salt Lake City was badly cut and bruised. Police seek George Mortensen 37 husband of Mortenson for questioning as motive centers on drink and a quarrel over leaving. Evidence shows a pick handle used to bludgeon the victims and the killer possibly slept on a couch after the killings. The family healer reported that the granddaughter Betty Becker offered little help due to her age and condition.
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Ogden
Utah
Adam Snyder
Mabel Scott
Snyder
Emma Scott Rose
George Mortensen
Grave Mortenson
L. M. Milton
Mortenson
Salt Lake City
Hilton
Mortensen
Baldwin Ponders Over Resignation Amid Rumors
Fragmented report notes Prime Minister Baldwin facing rumors of resignation amid party tensions. Descriptions suggest a freer confidence vote and government debates as factions consider next moves in London and within the cabinet.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against contractor in labor dispute
Madison observes two major rulings expanding union privileges under the Wisconsin labor code. Paul Senn, a Milwaukee contractor, refused a union demand to employ only union men. his nonunion workers, and his own tile work, faced picketing and pressure. The court denied an injunction, citing vital labor standards, with Justice Fairchild writing the majority and dissenting on the earlier American Furniture decision.
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Madison
Union
Tabor
State Supreme Court
American Furniture Company
Milwaukee
High Court
Paul Senn
Tile Layers Protective Union of
Senn
Otto H. Breidenbach
Supreme Court
Edward Z. Fairchild
Fairchild
Jude Fairchild
Chauffeurs and Teamsters Union
American Furniture
Police Forces Mobilized in Algeria Riots
Night of disorder in Algiers Constantine and Oran ends with one dead and many wounded. Arabs assault Jews in Oran as authorities deploy 350 Senegalese troops and police reinforcements to curb rising tensions. Dispatch reports strikes spreading from France to Algeria and domestic labor unrest in France.
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Alperia
U.P
Algiers
Constantine
Oran
France
Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Algeria
Gene Durmes
Waltbouts
Saint Nazaire
Saint Naye
Tades
Moeclle
Metz
Paris
Haile Selassie Confronts Riot in League Assembly
In Geneva Haile Selassie faced a hostile crowd as fascists jeered and police moved in, while he defended Ethiopia and insisted he did not seek war. He recalled Italy’s aggression and affirmed a fight for small nations against a formidable invader amid parliamentary chaos.
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Geneva
Little Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nations Assembly
Maile Selassie
Tilerman
Kings
American Bar Owes Debt to Wisconsin Leaders
Fragmented OCR recounts the American Bar Association meeting with Wisconsin figures and New York names. It notes debt to pioneers and a call for unity and improvement of American law and moral standards, led by President Quo A. Ocetregn of Janess Wile and others.
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American Bar
Wisconsin
Government debt reaches a new high
The government reports record official debt levels for the fiscal year, with total public debt surpassing the 53 million mark on June 1. By June 27, complete figures show extensive bond issues and large volumes of veteran bonus payments affecting the balance, signaling a condensed year of spending and rising liabilities.
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Wable
WPA awards large relief funds to states and cities
The WPA announces a fourth of the $1,425,060,000 relief appropriation is allocated to immediate projects. Pennsylvania receives the largest allotment of $36,820,750, followed by New York at $36,607,590. Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and other states receive substantial shares for early approved works programs.
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Washington
Works Progress Administraton
Park
Domertovy
Penntvhiania
Iyo
Mlingis
Nesota Sung Ots
Wisconsin
Offia
Nat Bow Area
Sha Soon
Conong Fan
Enmgytete Po
Eareutese
Resale
Lampert Appointed District Inspector for Highway Survey
Lampert has been appointed district inspector for highway survey duties. The role covers all highway districts, with responsibilities across federal and state road projects. Local officials confirm the appointment amid ongoing infrastructure planning and oversight.
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Lampert
Madison
Smith of Wausau to Be Keynoter at G. O. P. Meet
Madison July 8 9 Charles I Smith Wausau attorney and former Lincoln county judge will be a note speaker and temporary chairman at the Republican state nominating convention in Milwaukee Edward J Sump state chairman announced Charles B Perry of Wata wata former speaker of the assembly will preside as permanent chairman and Reyta Brecke Milwaukee will be temporary secretary
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Madison
Charles I. Smith
Wausau
Lincoln County
Republian
Milwaukee
Edward J. Sump
Charles B. Perry
Watewatusa
Rey Ta Brecke
Lehman Reconsiders and Announces He Will Run Again
Gov Herbert H Lehman capitulates to party pressure and says he will seek a third term in New York. He cites pleas from his party nationwide and his long service in state and nation, stating he will accept if nominated and the people call on him again.
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Lehman
New York State
Albany
Herbert II. Lehman
Eux
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Ome
Wigow's Will Upheld By Judge Wigow's Will Upheld By Judge
Milwaukee reports that Judge Michael Sheri presided over Wigow's will case in which Agnes Wahl Sremar, widow of a founder, contested the arrangement. The court declared the will valid and outlined the beneficiaries and a $5,000 trust fund toward named heirs and potential heirs.
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Wigow
Milwaukee
U81
Agnes Wahl Sremar
Tkee
Harvard
Michael S. Sheri
Gates
Ladd
Hoeeny
Euntoof
Marc Noeween
Towers
Roosevelt Back At Post After Conference
Roosevelt returns to Washington amid a flurry of campaign activity. He met with allies and foes, receiving reports from Frank Murphy and Gov. Henry Horner as he prepares a nomination acceptance speech. Republicans Landon and Rosecrans press the pace as Ickes touts New Deal gains before the party lines up next moves.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Hyde Park
N. Y
Philadelphia
Frank Murphy
Philippines
Henry Horner
Ulinois
Murphy
Detroit
Rooosevelt
Mighigan
Horner
Mlinois
London
Estes Park
Colo
W. S. Rosecrans
Los Angeles
Zioncheck Boasts of Renaming as He Leaves Washington
Washington congressman Zioncheck travels aboard the Lioncheck Special toward Seattle claiming he will return to Congress with renewed vigor. Reporters note his entourage, telegrams at his office, and officials guarding his path as he insists the trip is for leisure and rest from recent political turmoil.
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Lioncheck
Seattle
Marion A. Zioncheck
Washington
Ling Dervish
O& Ohio
George Bishop
Richep Ame
Sun
Wen
Tinken
Rome
Iran
Chicazo
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