England's 1867 Magdala Campaign Recalled In Commentary
The column recalls Britain's 1867 Magdala expedition against King Theodore of Ethiopia, noting Napier's forces and the king's death by suicide, and contrasts it with Mussolini's Ethiopia conquest. It cites British treatment of natives, comments on imperial attitudes, and shifts to modern topics such as rail price debates and planned baby finger printing.
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Parss
England
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Theodore
Cameron
Magdala
Rigland
Athlapla
Blagdala
Lord Napier
Mussalini
Ihab
Heavy Gain Made by Retail Sales
New York July 3. Divisions of business showed gains this week per the weekly Dun and Bradstreet review. Retail distribution rose due to bonus bonds and stronger demand for apparel and vacation goods. Wholesale markets were more active with merchants predicting the largest trade since 1930. National retail volume up about 12 to 18 percent from a year ago. Southern sales ahead 15 to 20 percent.
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New York
Dun and Bradstreet
Moslems Attack Jews in Tunisia Rioting Reported
Paris dispatches describe Mohatmeran rioting against Jews in Tunisia with Orenalise killed. Troops patrolled the Vinge of Gafsa near Souse as Mohemme forces reportedly sacked Jewish stores after clashes with gendarmerie.
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Tunisia
Paris
Thnisia
Orenalise
Vinge Nf Gafsa
Souse
Mohemmerang
Roosevelt to Visit Quebec on July 31
President Roosevelt will visit Quebec on July 31, as announced today by officials. The trip will involve meetings with civic and diplomatic representatives and highlight ongoing cooperation between the United States and Canada.
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F.D.R
Quebec
Que
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Roosevelt
Nogelais
Hayes Quit Agreement Reached In Chicago Case
In Chicago on July 3 a noon court session reported a dismissed $100,000 alienation of affections suit brought by Carol Frink against actress Helen Hayes, former wife of playwright Charles MacArthur. The case featured testimony, confessions of love, and discussions of settling. Miss Frink stated she does not want money and seeks to tell her story, as Judge LaBay presided without a jury.
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Chicago
ATL
Helen, Hayes
Charles Macarthur
Carol Frink
Sam Golan
Tours
Walter J. LaBay
AML
Miss Frink
Victoria Regina
Miss Hayes
Tle Chicago
Chicago Herald- Examiner
Jay Fred Reeve
Miss Wayes
MacArthur
Misa Hayes
Sane Weather for Fourth Antonians Celebrations
The forecast promises a dry partly sunny Fourth of July and Sunday holiday for Antonians and attendees. Weatherman J H CJarbee announced Friday a partly cloudy sky with a near full moon visible at 148 p.m. Temperatures Saturday range from 72 in the morning to about 50 degrees in the afternoon, with light variable winds.
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J. H. Cjarbee
Five More Killed in Mexico Rioting
In Merida Yucatan on July 2 federal troops patrolled capital streets as the death toll from labor and political unrest rose to 18. In Tizimin a four hour gun battle after a political argument left three men and two police officers dead, while 13 others died in a striker demonstration. Silent workers attended funeral services for the slain as machine gun fire erupted outside the governor's palace.
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Merida
Yucatan
Tizimin
Thos
Family Slain by Moro Outlaw Band
Manila reports a native father mother and five children slaughtered by Moro criminals, remnants of Dimakaling’s band. Special squads rushed to Moreland to pursue the terrorists, but officials offered no details beyond the family’s ruthlessly killed fate.
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Manila
Dimakaling
Lo’ Moreland
Banking Officials Issue Calls for June 30 Conditions
Washington reports state and national bank condition calls issued by the Comptroller of the Currency the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC for June 30. In Austin banking commissioner Gossett announced a state bank call for June 30 and aligned with the national bank call.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Austin
Gossett
Atala
Woman Surrenders in Slaying Case Amid Night Club Probe
Audrey Vallette 21 was killed. her diary details a Chicago night club odyssey. Suspect Edward Freed, owner of The Wat House, and his wife discuss surrender after questioning. diary lists city nightlife figures. police seek further testimony.
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Chicago
Rath
Audrey Valiette
Daily Times
Tory
Hugahd
Edward Freed
Near North Aide
Eddie
Freed
Miss Vallette
Audrey Vallette
Vallette
Andrew Barry
Valletly
Hilma Vallette
South Side
Siamese Twin Baby Dies After Birth in Medford
Medford Mass July 3 The baby girl Siamese twin died this morning while still attached to the body of her dead sister. Dr John B Vernami n had planned a delicate operation to separate the joined skulls but warned there was only one chance in a thousand for survival even if separation were possible. The larger twin weighed seven pounds and died a few hours after birth.
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Medford
Mass
Joh B. Vernapiin
Diego Florenzo
Man Found Hacked to Death in Oklahoma City Shack
Oklahoma City July 3 A 50 year old man was ax hacked to death in his shack on the east edge of the community camp. The body was found today and removed to a funeral home. Police withheld verdict pending investigation. The man had been beaten and was dead two days.
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Santa Monica
Conf
Jimmy Henderson
Alpine
Lexus
Catthe
Leroy Patton
Elmer Linps
Menderton
Patton
Henderson
Leona
Jeb Mysely
Ani Gob Tay Aix
Tani Juet
Oklahoma City
Oklahom City
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday. Low Friday night around 72 degrees. High Saturday near 90 degrees. Light to gentle variable winds. Thursday high 84, Friday low 73, Friday high about 90. East coast likely scattered showers Friday night and Saturday. Coast winds light to moderate. West Texas remains generally fair Friday night and Saturday.
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San Antonio
Vhiory
Texas
West Texas
Stop Hearst Before He Stops Us Communist Slogan
A warning tract argues that communism spreads from France to America, citing red flags aboard ships and a June Daily Worker anti Hearst conference. It warns Americans that Hearst papers provoke a socialist tide and call for action to stop this perceived threat.
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Hearst
Daily Worker
New York
Communist International
New School For Social Research
James Waterman Wise
America
France
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Lincoln
Marx
Engels
Lenin
Stalin
Flood Devastates Guadalupe Valley Citys and Farms
Floods from the Guadalupe River and tributaries flood Victoria Cuero Seadrift and Three Rivers areas with 150 homes submerged. Dead include C. Martinez and his son Bastina near Gonzales. Camped families, marooned residents, and damaged power plant signal widespread loss across farms and towns.
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Victoria
San Antonio Bay
South Texas
C. Martinez
Bastina
Gonzales
Martinez
Gaxet Sand and Gravel Company
High Hill
Highway Department
Cuero
Cuera
Coast Guard
San Antonio
Bot Murphree
Thomaston
Meyersville
Thomaston River
Cutro
Leesville
Guero
Faral
Frio
Nueces
Atascosa
Floudhurst
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