World Economic Conference dominated by US policy clashes
Reports from London on June 26 describe ongoing tensions at the World Economic Conference as European gold blocs push against Washington monetary moves. Delegates discuss silver rehabilitation, Australian resistance to wheat reduction, and US aims to lift purchasing power via public works while debt relief is urged. Senator Couzens and Secretary Hull defend national recovery plans as incompatible with some international aims.
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London
Washington
United States
India
Pittman
Couzens
James M. Cox
Sub-Commission On
Hull
Michigan
Michigan Salt Output Tops Thirty Seven Million Dollars
In five agnd Michigan has produced more than thirty seven million dollars worth of salt, highlighting a strong early industrial output and regional raw mineral activity.
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Michigan
Seattle Tour Party Enjoys Fine Voyage to Alaska
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce Goodwill Tour members arrived in Juneau aboard the Aleutian at 6 this morning after visiting Sitka Cordova Seward and Anchorage. Darwin Meisnest chair of the tour committee said the group is enthusiastic about the trip and Alaska’s hospitality. Foster L McGovern of the Seattle Chamber said another tour is planned for 1939 and several members took side trips by air to rejoin later.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Juneau
Aleutian
Seattle
Sitka
Cordova
Seward
Anchorage
Darwin Meisnest
Chamber
Alaska
Foster L. McGovern
Cassius Gates
N. F. John
Fairbanks
E. N. Whittle
Pierre Weiss
B. Burroughs
Frankie Sullivan
Edith McIntosh
H. B. Friele
Bristol Bay
Edna Holland
Alaska Quake Registered In Santa Clara Seismo
A severe earthquake, likely from the Aleutians, was recorded at the University of Santa Clara last Saturday. The tremor began in the afternoon and continued recording into the night.
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Santa Clara
Cal
Aleutians
University of Santa Clara
Recognition of Soviet Is Request Made
Washington June 26 The United States Board of Trade calls on President Roosevelt to restore all diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. Rudolph Spreckles of San Francisco signs the statement as president. Senator Norris notes Moscow’s bid to buy about 500 million dollars worth of American meats cotton and machinery and urges action to relieve agricultural surplus while aiding farmers.
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Washington
United States Board of Trade
Roosevelt
Soviet Union
Rudolph Spreckles
San Francisco
Norris
America
Senator Borah Undergoes Operation at Johns Hopkins
United States Senator William E Borah underwent a prostate operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore onJune 26 during his annual check up. He is expected to recover without complications and resume duties.
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Baltimore
United States
Wiliam E. Borah
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Former Husband of Joan Crawford Ill In New York
New York June 26 Suffering with pneumonia Douglas Fairbanks Jr former husband of Joan Crawford movie actress is in a serious condition after arriving here from Europe.
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Joan Crawford
N. Y
New York
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Europe
Government price controls urged in recovery act push
Hugh Johnson, director of the National Recovery Administration, warns price lifting will not be tolerated and appeals for public support to remove obstructions to the Recovery Act. Senator King plans to seek anti trust prosecutions for wholesalers and retailers hiking prices without reason, citing rubber products, bread and other commodities.
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Washington
Hugh
National” Administration
Johnson
United States
King
Utah
Cummings
Senator Robinson Heads North for Alaska Visit
United States Senator Arthur R. Robinson of Indiana, a member of the Senate Territories Committee, left Sunday aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Chelan for Alaska. He is expected to spend three weeks in the North.
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Seattle
United States
Arthur R. Robinson
Indiana
Senate Territories Committee
Coast Guard
Chelan
Alaska
North
Ross Named Acting Chief at Public Surveys Office
Daniel M. Ross a longtime draftsman in the Office of Public Surveys, is designated Acting Cadastral Engineer in Charge of the Juneau office by Frank M. Johnson, Supervisor of Surveys. Governor John W. Troy announced the appointment to fill the vacancy caused by Eckley C. Guerin's death. Ross will serve until a permanent appointment is made.
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Guerin
Daniel M. Ross
Office of
Public Surveys
Juneau
Frank M. Johnson
John W. Troy
Eckley C. Guerin
Ross
Johnson
Tenakee Man Arrested on Delinquent Charge
Frank Bongard was arrested on a delinquency of a minor charge after being brought from Tenakee by Deputy Marshal Springer. He was expected to be arraigned today in the United States Commissioner's Court before Judge Charles Sey.
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Frank Bongard
Tenakee
Marshal Springer
United States Commissioner's Court
Charles Sey
Aimee McPherson Hoax Birth Cable Grips Los Angeles
In Paris a cablegram claiming Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton gave birth to a nine pound son sparked denial from husband David Hutton. He and staff dismissed the message as a hoax and said the claim could not be true. A doctor later reported Mrs. Hutton underwent a stomach operation in Paris and is convalescing in an American hospital.
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Paris
Hutton
Los Angeles
Cal
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
David Hutton
Harry Brandon
David
Mrs. Hutton
Europe
New York Herald-Tribune
Charles Hovem
American
Bank Cashier Shot Dead in Lacrosse Hold Up
In Lacrosse Indiana June 26 William Tennel cashier of the State Bank was killed today by a bandit during a bank robbery attempt. The robber claimed the vault was time locked and opened fire after cursing the cashier. Five bandits were reported involved.
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Lacrosse
Indiana
William Tennel
State Bank
Tennel
Fisherman Finds Snake Inside Large Black Bass
In San Diego on June 26 Geo C Woelfle and helpers cleaned seven black bass from Barrett Lake. One bass held a 14 inch rattlesnake with one rattle and a tutton inside. The fish measured 13 inches but had unusually large girth.
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San Diego
Cal
Geo. C. Woelfle
Kenneth Buck Convicted in Child Kidnapping Case
Barnstable Mass June 26 Kenneth Buck was convicted and his brother Cyril Buck acquitted by a jury in the May kidnapping of Peggy McMath and extortion of $50,000 from Neil McMath of Hanwickport. Kenneth received a 20 to 25 year sentence. The defense seeks a new trial citing new evidence. Peggy was taken from school on May second.
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Barnstable
Mass
Kenneth Buck
Cyril Buck
Margaret Peggy McMath
Neil M. McMath
Hanwickport
Kenneth
Buck
McMath
Buck Brothers
Peggy
Bill
Hunt for Notorious Kidnapper Seeks Suspect Near There
SEATTLE June 26 Verne Sankey a notorious Midwest kidnaping suspect and a companion are believed seen near Bellingham trying to reach the Canadian line by automobile. A close search is under way. Sankey near Longview to visit his sister in law. A Holstein cow owned by J C Chamberlin of Ceres Wash has borne five calves in 12 months. They were twins and triplets.
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Seattle
Verne Sankey
Midwest
Bellingham
Sankey
Longview
J. C. Chamberlin
Ceres, Wash
Bomb explodes at St Peters in Vatican City
A bomb in a valise umbrella booth exploded at St Peters during Holy Year crowds. Four people hurt, one seriously, including engineer Alesandro Sartoria Pisa as the Papal Gendarmie and Italian police begin investigations into the attack, the third such attempt in two years.
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Alesandro Sartoria Pisa
St. Peters
Vatican Bomb In St Peters Linked To Spain Spat
The blast at St Peters was traced to a Spanish made device carried by Demetrio Solomon with a Spanish passport. He has been arrested for planting the explosive injuring four, with little damage. Vatican officials cite ties to strained Spain relations after the Pope’s June 3 encyclical excommunicating Spanish government members.
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Vatican
ITY
St. Peters
Spain
Demetrio Solomon
Vatican City
States to vote Tuesday on day law
California and West Virginia have wrapped campaigning and will vote Tuesday on the Prohibition Amendment. Heavy turnout is expected in both states and it is likely they will vote wet.
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Washington
California
West Virginia
Living costs rise in May survey
The National Industrial Conference Board reports May living costs up 0.8 percent from April while the dollar’s purchasing power sits at 138.7 of the 1923 base. Despite the rise, living costs remain 74 percent below May last year. Food prices rose 3.4 percent. clothing showed little change.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
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