Bill to Cancel Gold Payments Introduced in House
The Treasury proposes a bill to outlaw gold clauses and require all contracts to be payable in legal tender. Senator Glass protests, while President Roosevelt frames the measure as ratifying existing practice. The House Banking Committee approves the bill, with broad implications for debt payments and the gold standard.
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Ishii and Roosevelt Issue Joint Far East Hope Statement
Washington May 27 A joint statement by President Roosevelt and Viscount Ishii Japan expresses hope for peace prosperity and brighter prospects in the Far East and around the world following their conferences today
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Far East
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Buying Wave Hits Market In Record Session
New York May 27 The stock market surged in one of its largest buying waves with gains across many issues and about five million shares traded in a two hour session. Bond market rose on second loans and gold action spurred broad buying while profits ebbed at times. Major Byers died at 94 in Los Angeles following pneumonia. he authored Sherman’s March to the Sea and was the last surviving member of Sherman's staff.
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United States
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Taiwan
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Fifth Town Infantry
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Chattanooga
Libby
Columbia
Towa
Legal Aid Bureau Opens in New Orleans for Free Civil Help
New Orleans attorneys opened the Legal Aid Bureau offering free civil legal aid to those unable to pay a lawyer. The service provides organized assistance on civil cases and is continued on page three.
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New Orleans
Legal Aid Bureau
Firemen Must Slenderize Waistlines in Shreveport
In Shreveport on May 27, firemen are told their life will be less adipose, with daily slenderizing calesthenics prescribed for the laddies starting at 9 a.m. The directive aims to curb excess weight among firefighters and improve fitness for duties.
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Shreveport
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Developments in Morgan probe spill into Senate room
Washington May 27 updates say six of Morgan partners owe Morgan and Company money. Senators argue banks cannot loan to their own officers and private banks should face government regulation. John Davis testified as Pecora prepares more disclosures next week. Senator Glass unveiled banking bill Section 31 restricting officers from dual banking roles.
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Pecora
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Morgan Case Adjourned by Senate Investigating Committee
The hearing into Morgan and Company was adjourned until next Wednesday after an executive session of the Senate Investigating Committee. The adjournment occurred yesterday before the resumed hearing.
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Senate
Morgan and Company
Chicago's Fair a World in Miniature Show of Globe
Chicago's World Fair presents a $25,000,000 exhibition echoing many nations. The article recalls how the site near Lake Michigan was a bed of water a dozen years earlier and now hosts a sprawling wonderland.
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Bed of Lake Michigan
Navigation opened report mends upper river voyage
Anchorage Alaska May 27. A plane arriving from the Kuskokwim yesterday notes navigation opened last Wednesday. The steamer Tana sailed from McGrath to Bethel and will return with a full cargo of freight for upper river points.
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Funeral Services for Mrs Martin George Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Martin George will be held Monday at 2 p m at the Methodist Church. She died two weeks ago at her daughter’s home in Astoria Oregon. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery Masonic plot. Arrangements are by C W Carter Mortuaries. Mrs George spent years in Juneau before living with her daughter for the last few years.
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Honeymoon flight around Mount McKinley by park official
Anchorage Alaska May 27 Harry J Lick Mount McKinley National Park superintendent took his bride former Miss Marie Wahl of San Francisco on a rare honeymoon flight around the summit of Mount McKinley. Pilot E Robbins flew the plane and Alaska legislator George Lingo and Harold W Snell of Chicago joined the party on the trip.
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Marie Wahl
San Francisco
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George Lingo
Harold W. Snell
Chicago
Old Ironsides Visits Port Angeles on Puget Sound
Port Angeles Washington May 27 Old Ironsides the Constitution arrives for a long stay reconditioned and touring the Pacific Coast beginning today on Puget Sound.
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Woman slain in Flint. son sought after murder
In Flint Michigan on May 27 Mrs Bruce MacDonald a wealthy widow and former First National Bank cashier's wife was found slain at her home. Her head was crushed by a book end and police are seeking her missing son Balfe aged 17 as a suspect or person of interest.
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First National Bank
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Roosevelts demand on French war debt payment stance
Paris reports quote President Roosevelt linking the $19,000,000 December war debt interest to future settlements with France. Edouard Herriot confirms negotiations would begin once France agrees to pay. Officials note American gold clause legislation affects dollar value and global confidence. A new black bass species, Micropterus pseudaplites, is described in southern streams.
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Edouard Herriot
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Louisiana
Mississippi
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Georgia
Opposition to Big Bill Goes Melting Away
Lower chamber of Congress votes to approve Roosevelt's plan as opposition to the major bill dissipates. Support grows for enactment with favorable action in the House.
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Income Tax Program Revised By House Amid Debate
The House passed an amended income tax bill 324 to 76 to plug holes in the tax laws and ease burdens on small incomes. The measure moves to the Senate where Democrats expect action, after defeating a proposal for a 2 percent general sales tax on manufacturers.
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House
Roosevelt
Senate
Japan Declines Signing Proposed General Disarmament Pact
At Geneva on May 27 Ambassador Naotake Sato said Japan cannot sign the projected general disarmament treaty. He noted the 5-5-3 ratio ties Japan to the weaker side and that, when the agreement ends in 1936, Tokyo will seek a revision to boost its relative strength against American and British naval powers.
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Gandhi enters final stretch of fast against untouchability
Poona India May 21 On the nineteenth day of his three weeks fast Mahatma Gandhi remains increasingly weak and exhausted but is confident he will endure the remaining two days and make a full recovery despite a slight return of nausea and generally good condition otherwise
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Mahatma Gandhi
Copper price takes advance in New York markets
Copper prices rose one fourth of a cent to 7.44 dollars per pound amid active trading. A separate item notes Angenia Ohio, a ten year old girl, buried in her wedding gown.
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