Autopsy confirms fatal head injuries in Lindbergh baby case
In Trenton autopsy reports the Lindbergh baby is found to have died from a fractured skull caused by external violence. The left-sided fracture extended from crown to behind the ear and a second right-side fracture left a half-inch hole, with decomposition hindering clear findings. The body appeared buried and undisturbed since kidnapping, and experts could not identify the instrument of death.
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Trenton
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Charles A. Mitchel
Mitchell
Tax Boost in Ireland Dublin First De Valera Budget
The first budget of the De Valera government in the Irish Free State proposes tariff and income tax hikes. A four pence per pound duty and a five pence packaging tax apply to foods cosmetics and medicines. Income tax rises from three shillings sixpence to five shillings in the pound. A deficit of £3500000 prompts drastic measures. Entertainment tax expands to cover dancing outdoor sports horse and dog racing. Tobacco duty rises by two pence per pound.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
de Valera
Ofream
International problem under discussion at Geneva conference
Tom Moore, president of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, arrived aboard the Empress of Australia to speak on unemployment at the International Labor Conference in Geneva. He said unemployment is a world-wide crisis requiring international consideration and that delegates agreed the present economic crisis is too deep-seated for individual action.
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Quebec
Tom Moore
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Australia
Moores
Geneva
Moore
Typhoon Hits Indochina Killing Hundreds in Annam
The resident-general reports 134 bodies washed ashore in Annam since the recent typhoon. In all, about 500 lives were lost, 600 houses destroyed, and many small fishing boats sunk or driven to the bottom across the territory.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Annam
Drama of the Skies Akron Tragedy at Camp Kearny
A dramatic Akron dirigible voyage above Camp Kearny California ends in tragedy as crewmen Edsall and Henton die after falling from the ship while Cowart clings to a 200 foot rope. The crowd watches as the craft ascends and finally lowers Cowart to safety amid salvage efforts.
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Camp Rearaiy
Calif
U.S
Akron
Rds
Bud Cowart
Navy
Cowart
Lakehurst
N.J
Camp Kearny
Robert Edsall
Nigel Henton
San’ Diego Naval
Edfall
Henton
Cowert
Cowsart
Wheat bonus plan defeated in Canadian House of Commons
Ottawa reports that a wheat support bonus on export and seed acreage bases was definitively rejected by the House of Commons without a recorded vote. Movements by farm bloc leader Robert Gardiner and Liberal Dr. Thomas Donnelly failed, as Gardiner argued Canada produces top quality No.1 wheat while costs and prices leave farmers in the red amid declining export prices.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Robert Gardiner
Farm Bloc
Thomas Donnelly
Willow Bunch
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Gardiner
Western
Govse Ot
Mr. Gardiner
Delegates Sail For Home From Bermuda
British and Canadian delegations to the tri party conference sailed from Hamilton Bermuda May 11 carrying new information on Imperial trade. Work of the conference concluded May 9.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
New Provincial Party Formed By Alberta Independents
Drumheller Alberta F C Moyer independent MLA announced a new party called the Provincial Party. It aims to unite all opposition forces, reject strict party control, and allow elected members to vote by judgment rather than party lines, seeking better legislation through wider consultation.
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Drumheller
Alberta
F. C. Moyer
M.L.A
Farmer
Government of
Moyer
Mr. Moyer
Creation Of Federal Farm Board Considered
Ottawa announces a commission will study feasibility of a federal marketing board for agricultural products. Hon. Robert Weir said in the House of Commons the government does not consider establishing the board now. The idea aims to stabilize prices by managing export surpluses and mitigating domestic price influence from world markets.
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Ottawa
Ont
Robert Weir
House of Comiots
Govvernme
Salvage Crews Work On Grain Elevators
Meacham Saskatchewan May fires destroyed three grain elevators, causing an estimated 75 000 dollars in losses and 70 000 bushels of grain. Crews began debris clearance and expect about two weeks to complete. Owners Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Alberta Pacific Grain Company and Standard Grain Company plan to rebuild. R C M P investigation continues.
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R.C.M.P
Alberta Commission to Investigate Banking and Lands
Edmonton announces appointment of a commission to study Canadian finance and banking and to investigate leasing public lands as an alternative to homesteading or sale. The body will assess the Canada Bank Act and report ahead of a parliamentary revision next session. In Moscow, Russian farmers gain rights to sell cattle in retail markets for 1932 to boost open market access.
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Edmonton
Alberta
J. E. Brownlee
Commission
Canada Bank
Dominion
Moscow
Russia
Millions vested in Doukhobor holdings in west
Victoria BC report reveals the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood Limited with $1,000,000 capitalization, $700,000 paid up, and 13 directors holding issued shares. The 5,090 Doukhobors of three western provinces face internal disputes, leadership questions, and possible disintegration while assets total about $6.5 million across Canada. At stake are property rights, governance, and future control of colonies in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
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Victoria
B.C
Peter
Veregin
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Sask
Dominion
Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood, Limited
Canada
Peter Veregin
Brilliant
Supreme Council
Communisty
Sons of Freedom
Doukhobor
Stand Taken On Irish Question Draws Criticism
Manchester Guardian questions why a pistol is presented to the Free State legislature while the oath bill is under debate. It argues the move may hint at government pressure on De Valera and warns Britain could face consequences if Valera remains both republican and loyal to the Commonwealth. The News Chronicle notes Ottawa's slow Imperial Conference prep and Bennett’s difficult stance.
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Manchester
Englands
Manchester Guardian
Britain
Free State
Branchester Guardian
Homas
Dominions
Eamon de Valera
Valera
Commonwealth
Ottawa
de Valera
News Chronicle of London
Trar
R. B. Bennett
Delegates to Imperial Conference From All Dominions
Prime Minister Bennett announced the Imperial Conference opens in Ottawa on July 21 with delegates from every dominion. Committees are gathering information on trade, communications, and currencies. The Prime Minister will lead Canada’s delegation and ministers will join as needed. All dominions have accepted invitations. New Zealand excepted, the Free State has named its delegation.
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Ottawa
R.B. Bennett
Dominion
New Zealand
Trigh
Free State
Bennett
Special tax for Canadian officials in 1932-33
Ottawa Ont residents learn that judicial, military, naval and air force personnel above enlisted rank, plus Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will pay a 10 percent special income tax on salaries during the 1932-33 fiscal year. The measure, proposed by the Minister of Finance, appears on the House of Commons order paper.
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Ottawa
Ont
Military
Naval
Air Forces of
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
House of Commons
Oath Dispute Threatens Ottawa Conference
Political circles outside the government warned that J H Thomas’s statement that the Free State’s oath abolition would bar Britain from new agreements jeopardizes participation in Ottawa conference. They fear the move ends Free State involvement.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
J. H. Thomas
Maitangi Purchase Preserves Historic Spot in New Zealand
Lord Bledisloe Governor General and Lady Bledisloe have purchased Maitangi the historic site where the 1840 treaty establishing British sovereignty was signed and will present it to New Zealand. The move blocks sale to an American bidder who had made offers.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Lord Bledisloe
Bedisloe
Maitangi
United States
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