World leaders pursue shared path to postwar economic peace
A Washington conference between Premier Ramsay MacDonald and President Roosevelt aims to set groundwork for the June World Economic Conference in London. They seek practical, mutually beneficial reforms across monetary systems, tariffs, debt, and trade to revive employment and reduce global tensions without abandoning national interests. The effort is portrayed as constructive, broad in scope, and guided by shared resolve to restore world prosperity.
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Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Roosevelt
United States
London
Rameau-MacDonald
New York
Toto
Londoners Lifespan Report Sparks Health Discussion
A study notes London residents average life expectancy around 50 years, prompting debate over historical factors, public health policy, and future improvements. The finding highlights regional disparities and calls for targeted medical resources and preventive care.
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An advertisement promises relief for fatigue and irritability claiming it steadies nerves and improves sleep and appetite. It cites a statistic that 8 out of 109 women report benefits and offers liquid or tablet forms for consumption.
Saskatoon commemorates 30 years from hamlet to city
The 30 year history of Saskatoon is celebrated by Barr colonists who settled nearly 2,000 people on April 17, 1903, transforming a South Saskatchewan hamlet into a city of about 45,000. Some colonists moved on to Lloydminster while Manchuria revises its land laws.
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South Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Barr
Pioneer West
Lloydminster
Salvation Army charity stamps issued in Dutch Indies
New stamps depict handicrafts taught to native children and staff in Java and other remote Dutch Indies pins. The four stamp set carries the Dutch Salvation Army name Leger des Hells and crest in two corners. Colors vary by denomination: two-cent violet, five-cent sage-green, twelve and a half cents rose, and fifteen-cent blue.
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Dutch Indies
Salvation Army
Java
Leger Des Hells
Outdated weapons quoted in Forster essay
E M Forster in Spectator argues modern war will be total and chemical. He predicts bacterial bombs and poison gas will fall from the sky, erasing the line between combatants and civilians and making all kings and countries vulnerable in a universal catastrophe.
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E. M. Forster
The
Spectator
London
Archbishops tale on Braille Italian unity reading
The Archbishop of Canterbury recounted in London how Italian unity history was translated into Braille for a blind Oxford student. Twenty one volumes were prepared in nine months by two voluntary subscribers to the society.
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Oxford University
Canterbury
London
Metaphor Debate Sparks Husband and Wife Ring Joke
In a playful exchange, a husband questions the meaning of “gems of thought” while his wife riffs on the idea, joking that it sounds like the ring he keeps promising to buy. The light banter centers on promises and interpretation.
Welcome and travel notes from a visiting father and guests
A father visiting his son at a boarding school laments being asked for money as the train arrives late. An American visitor praises soldiers at Whitehall and the Bank of England. King Fuad of Egypt opens the recent International Tourist Congress in Cairo with the changing of the guard.
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Whitehall
Bank of England
King Fuad
Egypt
Cairo
Use of Motion Pictures in English Courts Grows
England may adopt motion pictures as a general courtroom aid, expanding the use of film evidence in trials. Judges experiment with visual presentations to illustrate events, while lawyers assess standards for admissibility and accuracy. The trend reflects broader adoption of multimedia in legal proceedings.
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England
Cannot Eliminate All Advertising Over Radio
Gladstone Murray of the British Broadcasting Corporation, in Toronto as a Federal Broadcasting Commission adviser, argued against removing advertising from radio. He noted UK license funding avoids sponsor dependence but warned Canada’s vast, sparsely populated market makes elimination impractical, urging a compromise rather than full adoption of BBC methods.
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Gladstone Murray
British Broadcasting Corporation
Murray
Canada
Federal Broadcasting Commission
Toronto Empire Club
United States
Great Britain
United Kingdom
B.B.C
Commission
Speed Engine Designer Sir Henry Royce Dead at 70
Sir Henry Royce of West Wittering England, joint founder of Rolls-Royce and founder of Royce Ltd, died after six months bedridden. A principal designer of engines powering land sea and air speed records, his work helped Flight Lieutenant Stainforth, Sir Malcolm Campbell, and Kaye Don set archives in their fields.
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Henry Royce
West Wittering
England
C. S. Rolls
Rolls-Royce, Ltd
Motor Car and Aeroplane Engine Builders
Derby
London
Royce, Ltd
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Manchester
Great Britain
G. H. Stainforth
Malcolm Campbell
Kaye Don
Position Is Unique In The Persian Gulf
Great Britain holds a singular role in world politics by maintaining peace and open trade in the Persian Gulf without territorial possessions or formal sovereignty. It bears duties without dominion, policing waters and keeping markets open for all merchants across distant ports.
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Great Britain
Persian Gulf
The Mysterious Armament Magnate Basil Zaharoff
Visitors in Monte Carlo describe Sir Basil Zaharoff as a tired, old man driven by memories of vast wealth and power. Once a multi millionaire famed for selling armaments worldwide his fortune and influence dwindle as he surveys peasants from a limousine. Born in Odessa to Greek parents he spoke ten languages and rose to prominence in the arms trade.
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Monte Carlo
Sir Basil Zaharoff
Sir Basil
Odessa
Russia
Germany Training Troops Out Of 770000 Men
The Libove WNoving newspaper in Czechoslovakia cites an estimate showing Germany has 770000 trained for war. It breaks down into Reichswelr 100000 Navy 15000 Regular Police 120000 Auxiliary Police 45000 Nazi Troopers 430000 Stahlheim 60000. Of these, 282000 are ready for immediate action while others are under rapid training. Emphasis is on military aviation with efforts to adapt civilian planes for military use.
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Germany
Czechoslovakia
Libove Wnoving
Reichswelr
Navy
Stahlheim
Mansion Turned Into Flats in Mayfair
Sunderland House in Mayfair, built in 1895 by W. K. Van derbilt for Consuelo, is to be converted from a ducal mansion to residential flats. The notable ballroom, 89 by 20 feet and 27 feet high, cost 250 000 dollars and features marble pilasters, a painted ceiling and musicians gallery. The 32 bedrooms will be split into flats from single bachelor rooms to four or five room suites.
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Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Sunderland House
Mayfair
W. K. Vanderbilt
Consuelo
Duke of Marlborough
Oath Of Atheist Valid For Court Testimony
In Hartford Connecticut Judge Ernest A. Inglis ruled that an atheist can swear to tell the truth on the witness stand. Artist James Guy admitted atheism and a motion to throw out his testimony was denied.
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Ernest A. Inglis
Hartford
Conn
James Guy
Inglis
Guy
Royal Scot Arrives at Montreal Under Waxed Shine
Britain's fastest express train the Royal Scot arrives in Montreal aboard the freighter Beaverdale. At the docks a large crane moves the cars from deck to rails while the engine arrives in two pieces awaiting assembly. A playful exchange between a thoughtful child and mother follows about a basement bargain and different finger sizes.
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Britain
Montreal
Beaverdale
Pancake Debate Highlights Kitchen Humor Between Couple
In a playful exchange a husband complains pancakes are heavy while his bride counters that the cookbook says they should be light and feathery. The moment captures domestic humor and culinary quirks in a light hearted quarrel.
Healthier Appearance Sparks Gossip in Host Conversation
Mrs Cornwallis remarks that Mrs Nurich looks better than expected while noting health concerns. Mrs Nurich responds that her health has been impaired but denies being poor, asserting that their circumstances are not desperate.
Weather Woes Prompt Scottish Quip Across Tenant
A Scottish landowner laments the weather to a tenant, who dryly agrees and notes only three fine days this month with two already snapped up by the Saw Bath. The exchange captures local voice and humor in a brief rural vignette.
Legend of the Aviatrix Javanese Paper Tells Why Amy Johnson Began Flight
A missionary priest in Java published an early Amy Johnson legend about a rich couple and daughter who learns, flees, and builds a flying fire powered machine. The tale, translated into modern English, describes a perilous sea crossing and a final test for the daughter's return home and wealth.
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Amy Johnson
Dutch East Indies
Australia
Java
Father Lattey
Times
Heythrop College
Oxfordshire
Why Popcorn Pops Explained by USDA Facts
The United States Department of Agriculture explains that popcorn pops because moisture in the kernels turns to expanding steam when heated. The internal steam pressure builds until the kernel explodes, producing the familiar pop.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Noon Concerts for Workers in Zlin Czech Factory
A noon concert program for factory workers in Zlin Czecho Slovakian city accompanies a midday eight cent meal. The shoe plant serves a main dish such as veal with potatoes and salad and a slice of cake before a band performs calming selections to ease machine workers.
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Zlin
Czecho-Slovakia
Wool exports from South Africa rise over 1931 levels
South Africa reported a higher amount of wool exports in the previous year compared with 1931, reflecting a strong export market and sustained demand for the staple commodity. The data indicate continued growth and resilience in the country’s textile trade sector.
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South Africa
Cuban sugar exports near three million tons in a year
Nearly 2,900,000 tons of sugar were shipped from Cuba last year, reflecting strong export activity and demand. The figure showcases Cuba's role in global sugar markets and may influence trade discussions and price expectations among buyers and policymakers.
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Cuba
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