A Watl Street Story by Arthur Brisbane Citi
An essay critiquing wage gaps between workers and corporate executives with references to Dreiser and Drexel, exploring equity, incentives, and the impact of high profits on ordinary labor. It discusses oil politics, Shell, and Sir Henri Deterding, plus U S mobilization and stock market behavior in a brisk 1920s style commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Citi
King Fextures
Syay Inn
Hig Enum
United States
Uncle Ham
Menri Deterding
Shell ON
Japan
Tellist
Sam
Uncle Sam
Henri Doterding
Matter Profit
Tinele Sam
Howd
Dapao
Wenet
Bam
Greenland Ice Igloo Rescue Reveals Courtauld Survival Tale
May 1 AP story from Angmagsalik Greenland details a British Arctic expedition of which Courtauld was a member. Trapped by blizzard, he survived two months in a snow igloo with minimal light, using melted snow for drinking water and a small gasoline lamp for sporadic warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trea
Angmiagsalik
Greenland
Hela
Ane BualIne Courtauld
Nin Rowte
Chinmey
Mir
Courtaulil
Meir
Fey
Desort
Courtanat
Wnt
Church fete observed in Spain amid unrest and exile
In Madrid crowds gathered for the Feast of the Ascension as rioting waned after days of anti Catholic violence. Cardinal Segura fled to France, churches guarded by troops, martial law invoked in major cities, while Spain’s government ordered funds linked to exiled king Alfonso to be redirected and tax affairs audited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Mar
Spain
Cardian Segura
Bed
France
Romy
Choretina
Chereber
Barcelona
Alicante
Itis
Elda
Teiblican
Inda- Sevia Prieto
Alfonse de Bourbon
Paris
Wbrows
Alfonso
Alfonzo
Con. Prima de Rivera
Migual
Unclear Weather Forecast Fragment in Local Page
Fragmentary weather notes show incoherent terms like Thursday and Friday forecasts, temperature hints, and stray phrases. It mentions Pale and warner Thursday and Friday with vague percentages and timing words, plus odd proper nouns. The surface text is garbled and not interpretable.
Luling Man Killed With Pick in Hamburger Stand Area
In Luling a man, proprietor of a hamburger stand on Main Street, was found dead this morning with a milk pick penetrating his heart after neighbors reported hearing screams shortly after midnight. Authorities filed no clue as to a suspect and continued investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Mann
Ig Warihern Etkanf
Trond
Wace
Amive
Bithartz
J. F. Dilbarez
West Mouston Atreet
Laredo Phursdey
Ofittala
Tenyciys
Catholic School in Chile Burned
Fire at a Catholic university in Santiago Chile caused damage of SSC6 00. Police and fire crews investigate possible incendiary origin after a fireman overheard men in a nearby restaurant discussing plans to set the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Santiago
Catholic University
Cornell Changes Military Training
Cornell University plans to discontinue compulsory military training, with the resolution to go before the board of trustees for action in June. A report notes utbilded support turning away from mandatory drills as the program shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Ithaca, N
Faenlis
Cornel Wniversity
Totas Annonnend Ik Hind
To AR
Sostonlas
Board of Triers
Smuggling Bales of Goods Auctioned by Customs
Customs authorities auctioned an assortment of items including perfumes balls rifles cigarettes and blankets in El Paso. The sale drew high bids with cars and other goods fetching notable sums, underscoring extensive contraband activity despite efforts to curb smuggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tezas
150 Pickets Posted as Strikers Reject Peace Proposal
About 130 pickets gathered before the Mansfield Empire Steel plant in response to a peace proposal from management. Workers refused to return to work unless wages were restored to prior levels, initiating an open shop stance as union membership surged with new signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghia
Mansfield
Empire Steel Corporation Toilas
Lugo Alriking
Pike
Jeffert
Wynifreds
Amalpaiai Association of Iron, Gheet and Tin Workers of
North Amora
Aeretufore
Beon
Funny Man Gets Divorce Secretly
Newark. May 4. Toe Cook, theater figure, has obtained a secret divorce and custody of four children. He named Edward Mewing of Lake Wopabeang, as corespondent, in a case described as highly private and startling to neighbors and the public alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Toe Cook
Bandits Rob Town After Gagging Marshal and Looting Shops
Bandits gagged Town Marshal WooRan and looted a clothing and a drug store, taking about 400 dollars. They fled toward Ross Musscatty, jostling the marshal on the road. Dawn found by Alva Fuqua, the marshal said three men of the gang were seen, with likely more at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WooRan
Satan
Anil
Ross Musscatty
Anuie
Roos Yalord
Alva Fuqua
Kfng
Missouri to legalize fifteen round boxing bouts
Missouri officials announce a change allowing fifteen round boxing bouts starting next fall after a decision by referees and judges. The action follows scrutiny of current laws limiting rounds and impacts upcoming matches in Jepparson City and statewide venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jepparson City
Jovernae Caulfiehd Tinlay
Boule
Forgery case moves through Austin area figures named
In a sprawling forgery investigation, county officials including clerk Lere and others are linked to alleged forgeries totaling around 2000. An arrest followed a late afternoon arrival by Goss and Shen in Austin from Anatin. Ray Tirvant and Bruce Bryant prepare to file charges while the pair are questioned. the case spans three to four years and involves several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Manger
Robert G. Goss
George BH. Shenpari
Glande Nos
Nhur
Wieheld
Anute Intenti Bilors
Lere
Nine
E. Bruce Bryant
Gest
Agriiet Ray
Tirrant
Hay
Gose
Suit Filed to Halt Champ Bout at Eminent Stadium
A petition was filed in appellate court to enjoin staging of a forthcoming heavyweight championship bout in Clelland stadium. Dayit Pischer of Cloweryadd alleges the event would be a public nuisance and dangerous crowd assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glevedand
Y Schueling
Clee Lambs
Eminimnnt
Mppellate Coutlier
Dayit Pischer
Cloweryadd
Pair and Warmer Predicted for Thursday Night Forecast
Fair and slightly warmer weather is expected Thursday night as winds shift from east to southerly. Cloudiness increases Friday morning with no storms or rainfall anticipated. Minimum temperatures near 62 degrees Thursday night, with Friday's high around 74 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akries
Jarine
Weather Bureau
Baptists Endorse Hoover Arms Plans
In Birmingham Alabama the Southern Baptist convention in a manual session today unanimously adopted and forwarded to President Hoover a resolution endorsing his stance on law observance enforcement and the reduction of land and naval forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Amy
Southern Baptist Convention
Hoover
Rioting Develops at Cairo Railway Shops
Cairo May 14 rioting developed as striking workers clashed with police at the Cairo railway shops. Initial reports cited fatalities and many injuries with the toll uncertain. Police used force to quell the disturbance as workers protested conditions and management actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Honie
Japanese flier's plane damaged drifting off Shimushimi island
Seiji Yoshihara's projected trans Pacific flight suffered a setback when the plane was damaged after four hours aloft near Shimushimi Island. The incident halted progress toward the planned route to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Seiji Yoshihara
Shimushimi Island
Yelich
Ex Husband Loses Right to Dictate to Divorced Mate
Chicago report details a legal ruling on May 14 enforcing a divorced woman’s independence from former husband in personal and associational matters. The case cites alleged interference by the ex-husband with social and artistic associations and hinges on a restraining or protective court order. The article notes testimony from witnesses and the judge’s decision to limit the ex-husband’s control over the divorced woman’s life.
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Chicago
Ashams
Emurt
Mes
Hewlah Low
Shew Abel
Srowcover
Emer
Skwuog
Damimgers
Gorschow
Hee Tanner Inaba
Abe
Body found in pasture near mesquite thicket
A child discovered the body of Victin near a mesquite thicket on the city’s east side. The corpse showed a cable wire around the neck and one foot off the ground. identification was confirmed from pockets. Detectives investigated and prepared for a coroner’s inquest as authorities searched for the missing car.
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Victin
Satewise
Dibarty
Beevrarll
Harts’ Garage
Anna Pirie
Sanghiorete Street
Jesse Foyer
Elgeby ‘Avenue
Ripaby Avenue
Sunny Steps
Elgin
Mru
Johnson
Willis
Bruck Moors
Thiele
John Onion
Trade for Model A Ford Roadster in Want Ads
Classified note lists private ads from 1931 with quirky spellings. Mentions trading for a Model A Ford Roadster, a grand piano, and other items. Also references boats and accommodations with terms and prices, all published in a local want ads section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal
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Mr. Dreiser
Sir Henri Sellx
Theodore Deeiver
Dr. Dreiser
Ate
Dreiser
Drela
Jar
Charles M. Gehwab
Chem
Deviece
Qar War Department
Amile
Vaglon
Tieplanea
Waglus
Hiatt
Greal Cologinere
Tre Army
Hom
Carson
Rive Echlecie
Rive Echlecie Hoe,” Meenning
P Bed
Negniler
TV Wan
Ailitan
Andalucia
Seville
Gaiei
Evarts
Luling
Ram Shit
Cambridge
Choegnerke Bay
Virgitia Capes
Hnee
Three
Inuitraband
Seyrer
Jem
Funny Man
Forgeaill
Baptists
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