Roosevelt Speech in Charlotte Pushes New Deal Prosperity Theme
President Roosevelt, drenched from two rainstorms, urged supporters in Charlotte at a seven state rally, touting a depression turning upturn with improved farm and factory conditions and low interest rates while claiming no sacrifice of individual liberties. He travels by special train toward Washington after brief talks in Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Lexington, and Thomasville. Continued in Page 7.
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Associated Press
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Green Pastures
Norris Accepts Petition Filing for Reelection
Lincoln Nebraska Senator George W Norris a veteran Republican Independent accepts a petition nominating him as an independent candidate for reelection. He says the petition from more than 40 000 constituents compels him to run despite his wish to retire. He plans a vigorous campaign in support of Roosevelt and will set up a permanent Norris committee in Lincoln next week.
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Texas
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Further Assailant Is Taken Admits Double Shooting
Detroit suspect George Hall, captured on Belle Isle bridge, admits kidnapping and assault with intent to kill in two shootings that targeted Detroit contractor Ernest C. Gallagher and La Crosse businessman James H. Furber. He admits abducting Gallagher, wounding Furber, and fleeing through Illinois to Wisconsin before returning to Detroit.
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James H. Furber
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Gallagher
Furber
United States
J. Stanley Hurd
Hall
Joseph Irachulis
Lorenz Ruppel
Detroit
Illinois
Collins
Hull
Halil Fank Gallagher
Macomb County
Minnesota
Farber
Five Die as Oil Cars Derail Near St. Charles
A derailed M. E. T. freight train exploded in flames near St. Charles Missouri killing at least five people. A transient identified as Walter Bragg of Columbus said four others rode with him, but their identities and fates remained unconfirmed as rescuers searched the mangled wreckage. Authorities said two bodies were burned beyond recognition while two others could be identified. The crew escaped injury.
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Walter Bragg
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GOP Make Plans for Remainder of Vote Drive
Republican leaders from 44 states were called to two special conferences to map organization programs and campaign activities for the remainder of the presidential drive. National committee officials announced gatherings in Chicago for 26 western states next Monday and in New York City for 17 eastern states next Thursday with Young Republicans and Service Men’s League leaders also invited.
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Service Men’s League
Reinstated officer to have assistant in Two Rivers
Thad Logan, once dismissed chief whose case was ruled illegal by the state supreme court, returned to duty in Two Rivers. Police Chief John Redman said the reinstated officer will have an assistant on the force.
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Wis
Thad Logan
State Supreme Court
John Redman
Offwer
Rebels Rain Shells on Two Cities
Rebels bomb San Sebastian and Santander from air land and sea as loyalist defenses at San Marco and Lasarte fronts struggle. Rebel warship Almirante Cervera fires from the harbor while loyalist planes raid Oviedo, dropping over 1,190 bombs and setting a convent ablaze.
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United Press
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J.P
San Sebastian
Santander
San Marco
Lasarte
Almirante Cervera
Emilio Mola
Iran
Oviedo
Two Jewish Laborers Shot Dead in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem two Yemenite Jewish laborers were shot to death by terrorists amid 21 weeks of Arab strike related violence raising the Jewish death toll to 83.
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Jerusalem
Jewish Telgraphic Agency
Progressives Endorse Roosevelt Rally Opens Campaign Unity Call
New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia urged united progressive support for President Roosevelt at a high profile meeting in the Morrison hotel Roosevelt room. He pressed for constitutional changes to challenge the Supreme Court and touted four years of progressive legislation backed by key liberals and labor leaders.
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United Press
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Landon to Speak in Milwaukee on Sept 26
Republican presidential nominee Alf M. Landon will address supporters in Milwaukee on September 26 at the state Republican headquarters. Landon, en route to Maine, voiced confidence Maine will help seal a nationwide Republican victory and restore good government in Washington. He will speak on Government and Business, echoing themes from his Topeka acceptance. Gifford Pinchot praised the Portland speech as having punch.
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Alf M. Landon
Hugh A. Wagnon
Associated Press
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Crop Outlook Improves As Rain Rescues Drought Hit Areas
Federal crop experts report continued rains and a late frost may cushion losses from the drought. Despite a seventh straight year of below average yields, total crops are seen about 16 percent under average but 2 to 4 percent above two years ago. Wheat and oats gains offset declines in cotton and grain sorghums with relief plans for half a million farm families through WPA and Resettlement programs.
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Edwin B. Hankinson
Associated Press
Washington
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Drouth
Federal Crop Reporting Board
Works Progress and Resettlement Administrations
WPA
Breuth
Boulder Dam dedication speech by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt, addressing the third world power conference before starting the Boulder dam turbines, urged preparation for a future when energy conversion allows half the population to produce basic machine-made goods. He cited 52 nations in attendance and outlined a vision for ages 20 to 50 to generate commodities for themselves and others.
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Boulder Dam
German Plane Completes Azores to United States Flight
The Zephir, a 10 ton German flying boat of Lufthansa, landed at Port Washington New York completing the first nonstop Azores to United States flight in 21 hours 7 minutes. The Aeolus prepared for a second leg via Bermuda, setting a historic aviation milestone and aiding data for transatlantic air routes.
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French Air Company
Arrest Made in Strings of Rail Acts Near Oshkosh
Gordon Morrison, 22, of Black Wolf, confessed to three failed railroad wreck attempts south of Oshkosh over two weeks. He received a six day mental observation commitment and was captured by Undersheriff Paul Neubauer after a clash with railroad detectives at his farm. He pleaded guilty to six charges under a special railroad injury statute.
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Gordon Morrison
Black Wolf Farmer
Wisconsin State Central Hospital
Waupan
Paul Newbager
Morrison
Henry T. Hughes
Dist. Atty. BR. C
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Soo Line
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Winnebago State Hospital
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Colorado River Put to Work at Boulder Dam Ceremony
The Boulder Dam ceremony marks the start of power and water delivery from the Colorado River. Engineers planned to open 13 valves and release a 180 foot cascade, rivaling Niagara Falls, as 115 000 horsepower generators begin sending power toward Los Angeles. The project, begun in 1931, aims for flood control, reclamation, and domestic supply with $220 million aqueduct work for southern California.
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