Kidnapping scare grips Gallup as Minor and Levinson vanish
Robert Minor, New York journalist, and David Levinson, Philadelphia attorney, were reported abducted by masked men in Gallup during labor unrest. They were later found in a hospital in Tokaichi, Arizona. State officials mobilized, police hunted suspects, and a mass arrest sweep followed the April riot that left three dead.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Robert Minor
New York
David Levinson
Philadephia
Gallup
Tokaichi
Ariz
Sovernor of
New Mexico
The
Tribune
Philadelphia
Joe Bartel
Minor
Levinson
Atty
Frank Patton
Earl Trish
Patton
Clyde Tingley
Santa Fe
Katherine Ray
Ida Rough Eastman
Spanish Plaza
Phillip Stephenson
Clarence Lynch
Arizona
Carl Howe
Ann Webster
Washington, D. C
Tingley
International Labor Defense
Tolversen Succeeds Late Orrin Thompson as E R A Treasurer
John S. Tolversen elected supreme treasurer of the Equitable Reserve Association, succeeding the deceased Orrin Thompson. Tolversen joined the board in 1923, led mortgage loans and real estate, moved to Neenah in 1932 to oversee investments, and has 25 years with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Wis
Specianl
Equitiable Reserve Association
John S. Tolversen
Orrin Thompson
Tolversen
Board of
Supreme Trustees
Minnesota
Equitable Reserve Association
Wisconsin
Medina Junction
First National Bank
Rock Rapids
Citizens National Bank of Worthington, Minn
Fulda
Miinn
My. Tolversen
Wisconsin seeks full share of relief funds
Wisconsin political leaders in Washington pressed for about 100 million dollars in work relief. Democratic chief James Corcoran and Charles Broughton urged the president for a swift start on public works and a fair share for Wisconsin. The La Follette governor and senator met with the White House aides, prompting speculation over patronage and state leadership unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson F. Lyman
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Charles E. Broughton
Sheboygan
James Corcoran
James Farley
Democratic National Committee
White House
la Follette Brothers
Broughton
Corcorart
Frank B. Walker
La.Follettes
Urckes
Harry L. Hopkins
Duffy
la Follette
Record refutes grand juror claim about Condon in Hauptmann case
New York court released part of Dr John F Condon testimony from a 1932 Bronx grand jury to counter a juror statement about Condon failing to identify the ransom payer. The transcript shows Condon answering yes to identifying the man, and the judge urged secrecy respect from the grand jury.
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New York
Supreme Court
John McGechan
John F
Jassie) Condon
Bronx
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Dist. Atty
Samuel Foley
Harry L. Whaley
Trenton
N. Z
C. Lloyd Fisher
Hauptmann
Whaley
Fisher
New Jersey
Wharry
David T. Wentz
Lupmann
Relief Row S Hard On Illinois Withhold Funds Threat
The government withholds federal funds from Illinois unless it pays 3 million dollars monthly for relief. Illinois officials fear outages next week as downstate counties halt aid. about 105,000 families lack support. Hopkins blames political foes and presses other states, while Wisconsin reports Milwaukee migration of Chicago indigents after Illinois exit from relief rolls.
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Thomas J. Hamilton Jr
Associated Press
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Illinois
Cook County
Illinois Relief Commission
Downstate
Hogkins
Illinois House of Representatives
Hopkins
Senate Appropriations Committee
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
Harvey Adkin
Minneapolis
James Lee
Eugene Welurski
Camden
N. J
Peter Zontoi
Philadelphia
William Young
Weather summary and lake storm warnings across Great Lakes and states
Wisconsin sees mostly cloudy skies with freezing temps and possible snow in extreme east tonight. Saturday shows improvement in west and central areas. Storm warnings issued for Lakes Michigan, Huron, Ontario. small craft warnings for Lakes Erie and Superior. North Dakota brief freezing night then fair and warmer Saturday. Northwest reports mixed temps. Buckstaff Observatory notes temperature ranges and barometer readings.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Lakes Michigan
Huron
Ontario
Lakes Erie
Superior
North Dakota
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Bismarck
Jackoonvilie
Cheyenne
Helena
Buckstaff Obervatory
Critics blast New Deal in regional symposium
In New York a cross section of Republicans from the east to the far west condemned the New Deal. Senators Steiner and Mellin, Gov Hoffmann, and Henry J. Allen denounced policy loans, price fixing, and regulatory experiments. They argued big business funds shifted to Democrats and urged a balanced budget and return to prosperity.
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New York
WUP
Steiner
Democrats
Plain People
Hoffman
Mellen
Roosevelt
Allen
England
Kansan
Republican Party
Wisconsin Senate approves 25 cent meals cheese rule plan
Wisconsin Senate advanced a cheese and butter bill requiring 19 and one third ounces per meal costing 25 cents or more, to a third reading. Sen. Harry W. Bolens opposed the measure, arguing waste and urging defeat, while fellow Democrat James L. Callan offered an amendment to exempt early morning meals. The proposal would require that cheese and butter served with meals be produced in Wisconsin.
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Madison
Senate
Wisconsin
Assembly
Harry W. Bolens
Port Washington
Willan J. Sweeney
Democratic Forum
de Pere
Bolens
James L. Callan
Milwaukee
Balens
Covernor la Fellette
Business Men Split Over The New Deal At Chamber Meet
Washington dispatch reports a split among U S business leaders over Roosevelt era policy. The U S Chamber of Commerce denounced the New Deal while a liberal bloc of 23 leaders urged continuing NRA extensions and a social security program. They met with Secretary Roper to back the president and defend recovery measures.
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Frederick C. Othman
United Press
Washington
W.P
United States Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commocrce
White House
Business Advisory Council
Department of Commerce
NRA
Daniel C. Raper
Dew
Chamber
iHenry
Harriman
TU. Kendall
Couerd
Cumber of Commerce
Roper
Chamber of Commerce
Ts Pipes
Yurper Sibley
Sibiew
May tornadoes and blizzards lash Midwest with deaths
A grim report from the Midwest cites tornadoes in Arkansas Kentucky and southern Arkansas causing multiple fatalities and widespread property damage. Snowstorms sweep Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota with record May depths and freezing temperatures while floods threaten Indiana and Illinois.
Five New Quakes Terrorize Kars Area Inhabitants
Five new earthquakes today terrorized the Kars area on the Purro Russian frontier. Total casualties and destroyed homes rose, with about 1,200 mines affected and 1,300 dwellings damaged in the Digor district near the Armenian border. Residents fled shattered towns while searchers combed wreckage for survivors in the open countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanbul
Kary
Totay
Digor
Pupillace
Red Network in Schools of State Debates Debates on War Debts
The Senate reaffirmed opposition to any revision of World War debts. An amendment by Senator Gore to allow readjustment for bonus payments was rejected after strong opposition by Senator Robinson. The era’s major issues included NRA constitutionality and veterans bonuses amid Senate and House actions on the 4 billion works program and shipping subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vinson
Senate
Wingen
Roosevelt
Robinson
Gore
Oklahoma
NRA
Supreme Court
Denial of prejudice against University of Wisconsin president
Madison inquiry reveals Senator Young plans a measure to denationalize the presidency by creating a merged board for the University of Wisconsin and state teachers colleges. The proposal keeps the state superintendent as ex officio, but places the president in a central role. investigators stress impartiality with no conclusions yet.
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Madison UP
Gtery Frank
University of Wasennsin
Sen. Young
Gatewold
Repubhega
Salem
Iter Iis
Mommetsiap
Communedie
Public Instruction
Boards of Regents
University
Bite
Graoweld
Ead
Investigang Committee
Adel
Subversive Activities Probe Reaches Wisconsin Campuses
A Wisconsin senate investigation heard Col Stephen A Park claim student groups at the University of Wisconsin and Milwaukee State Teachers College backed an global communist network. He cited the National Student League and related groups while attacking Milwaukee College president Baker over pacifist conduct and Armistice Day demonstrations.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee State Teachers College
Senate
Stephen A. Park
Wiscorigin
North Dakota
Chester D. Snell
University Extension Center
Maurice BE. McCaffrey
Board of Regents
Stold
McCaffrey
Wisconsin Department of the Reserve Officers’ Association
Wisconsin
Citizens’ Military Training Campu
Ths
Milwaukee
Park
Tie Snide
National Student League
League
Friends of
New York
Joseph Hirschberg
Atttorney
Letter
New Student
Bronetty
Wis
Baker
Failute
Mark
Frank Baker
Milwaukee Teachers’ College
Rts
Pacifius
Bae Milwaukee Teachers College
Callene
Cadies Taimont
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Donald Richberg
Stanley Reed
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Lkely
Michigan
Indiiana
Minis
Indiana
Peari
Tih
la Crosse
Franie Goleman
Mulwaukee
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Oshkosh
Marinette
Winson
Green Bay
Ron
Pend du Lac
Sheebuyin
Ulnales
Toglock
Ddaeloch
Tanesvaille Regas
Craesne
Kars
RED
House
Patman
Harrisot
Q. M. W. Sprague
Harvard
Caase
Ilegal
Executive Council
American Federation of Liber
Iwo Eyant
Senate Agriculture Comittee
House Merchant Marine
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Maine
Publi Treasury
Glenn Frank
Secretary of Reserve
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Milwaukee Teachers College
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