Long’s Move For Control Hits A Snag
Baton Rouge Louisiana August 15 Senator Huey F Long faced a setback as his machine tried to rush measures to tighten state control over New Orleans via the legislature. The House refused to suspend rules delaying action on more than two dozen bills aimed at control and investigation of city government. An injunction had ordered the disbanding of National Guardsmen at the Orleans voting registration office.
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Baton Rouge
Tla
Huey F. Long
New Orleans
House
Long
Orleans
Senator Long
Must Reckon With U S If They Try It
President Roosevelt warned profiteers in drought conditions that they must reckon with the federal government. He spoke at a press conference saying ample national food exists and no excuse for profiteering or consumer alarm. He noted increased federal vigilance and action against violations.
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U.S
Washington
Roosevelt
Pair Wounded Then Caught In Lynchburg
Wounded with buckshot from a policeman s gun Lowell Massie 23 and Roland Earl Allen 23 were brought out of Nelson county to face murder charges in North Carolina. Captured at Massie s father s home after an all night vigil the pair fled from officers when shot Massie is seriously wounded and may die Allen said he was from Atlanta where Massie recently served a federal prison term.
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Lynchburg
Lowell Massie
Roland Earl Allen
Nelson County
North Carolina
Massie
Allen
Atlanta
Cuba Extends Moratorium on Foreign Loans
Cuba extends moratorium on 53 million dollars in foreign loans as of August. Cabinet decrees new moratoria and defers payments for sugar mills, railroads, public services, farms, and private homes. Sugar mills enjoy full relief until 1936 with repayment scales through 1924, growers owe until 1943, railroads and public services delay mortgages and bonds until 1942 with six months’ interest due yearly.
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Havana
Drought May Help Widen AAA Powers In Curbing Middleman
The drought may bolster the Farm Administration to curb middlemen as amendments to the Agriculture Adjustment Act face future revival. Officials say licenses could control processors if prices rise, while Labor Department notes food costs climbing to 110.4 percent of the 1913 average. The Farm Credit Administration raised loan limits for seed, feed, and summer fallowing to 750 dollars and extended application deadlines.
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Washington
AAA
Farm Administration
Byrd
D. Va
Wallace
Labor Department
Farm Credit Administration
Route of parade of Elks through downtown streets
The Elks parade forms at Washington and Prospect streets at 5145 o'clock this evening. It proceeds east on Washington to Public Square, south on Potomac to Baltimore, counter marches north on Potomac to Square, then north on Potomac to North and east on North to Fairgrounds. No parking on parade streets. policemen posted at 4:30 to clear routes.
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Elks
Washington
Prospect Streets
Public Square
Potomac
Baltimore
Square
Fairgrounds
Railroads lose bid to block pension law stay
Washington august 15 the district of columbia supreme court denied railroads a temporary order to restrain the railroad retirement board from starting operation of the pension act passed by congress. justice proctor noted the board planned only minimal advances to begin administrative work and further hearings may wait weeks. about 150 railroads led by r v fletcher argued the retirement act violates the commerce clause and fifth amendment. under the law the railroads and employees would contribute four percent and two percent of payroll respectively. the board can demand advances to start operations.
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Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Railroad Retirement Board
Justice Proctor
Hammond Chaffitz
R. V. Fletcher
Association of Railway Executives
Bomb blast injures three at Edgewater Beach hotel
A dynamite bomb exploded early today in the doorway of a small print shop on the ground floor of the Edgewater Beach hotel in Chicago. Three persons were injured, with hotel windows on three floors shattered and property damage estimated between 1000 and 1500 dollars. The Electrical Workers Union strike has been ongoing since January, with waiters and cooks walking out in sympathy. Injured are Albert Topps, 29, Jack O’Connell, both identified as Electrical Workers Union members, and Sigmund Schy, a University of Illinois student.
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Chicago
Edgewater Beach
Lake Shore
Electrical Workers Union
Albert Topps
Jack O'Connell
The
Sigmund Schy
University of Iinois
Raid on Corbett Street Home Uncovers Alcohol Stock
Samuel W. Housefn of Corbett Street had a stash of illegal whiskey and wine found during a raid led by Clarence Gaylor, chief investigator, with federal agents Tagg and Lemon. He was jailed on $500 bond awaiting hearing before U.S. Commissioner D. A. Wolfinger.
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Samuel W
Parade and Ball to End Elks Meet in Havre de Grace
About 4000 Elks from 13 lodges and visitors from outside the Tri State area join a 6 PM street parade ending with the Grand Purple Bubble Ball. The 14th annual Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia Elks Association convention, one of the citys largest fraternal gatherings, closes with formal installations at Elks Hall and picks Havre de Grace as 1935 convention city. A Municipal Pool bathing beauty, swimming and diving contest and Elks Boys Band concert follow at 5 PM.
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Tri-State
Mammoth Street
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Association of Elks
Elks Hall
Harold E. Coburn
Havre de Grace
Elks Boys Band
Havre Dé Grace
Democratic Organization Club Plans Registration Meeting
The Democratic Organization Club will meet Friday night at O o'clock at headquarters to map out voter registration plans and the upcoming election. Attorney General William Preston Lane Jr., chairman of the club's board of governors, will attend to discuss the plans with the group.
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Democratic Organization Club
William Preston Lane, Jr
Healwh
Roosevelt Declines Involvement in All Primaries
At his regular press conference President Roosevelt said he will take no part in any primary campaigns. He dismissed press dispatches and prior statements as not reflecting his position.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gal Injured Near Hancock in Car Crash
Injured person, a Cumberland resident, suffered a concussion after a collision near Hancock on Monday. Jane Elliott, patient at Memorial hospital, Cumberland, was hurt along with Elmay May. A Martinsburg woman allegedly crowded the Baltimore bound auto, causing the crash and a girl was thrown from her machine.
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Hancock
Jane Eliott
Cumberland
Memorial Hospital
Batimore
Martinsburg
Elmay May
Fractures Elbow In Williamsport Worker Benj Garrish
Benj Garrish of Byron's tan nery Williamsport suffered a fall at work last Thursday. What began as a bruise to his right arm progressed to a fractured elbow after swelling and inflammation were diagnosed by a physician. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Benj
Garrish
Byron
Williamsport
Unusual Flower At 725 Chestnut Street
A sunflower plant at E. 4 Longman, 725 Chestnut Street shows chrysanthemum like blooms. The seed is a blended type, producing a flower resembling a sunflower in size and form but with fine narrow petals akin to chrysanthemum.
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E. 4
Longman
Chestnut Street
David Newman Becomes Oldest Elk at Tri-State Convention
Judge Samuel David Newman of Smithsburg, near 85, tops records for oldest Elk at the 14th Tri-State Convention. He registered as an active member and, despite age, joined the parade plans with a spry, chipper pace. Mears of Baltimore, 82, previously held the record for longevity, with 43 years in the lodge versus Newman’s 41 years. Newman recalls being the 65th member of the Hagerstown lodge.
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Henry Mears
Baltimore
Henry F. EB. Dismer
Washington
Elis
Samuel David Newman
Smithsburg
Mr. Mears
Mr. Newman
Newman
Mears
Lodge
Judge Newman
Hagerstown
Boy Drowns Recovering Ball in Potomac River Near Cumberland
Raymond Davis aged 16 drowned while trying to retrieve a lost ball from the Potomac near Cumberland. He and two companions were playing along the towpath when he slipped from a pole used to reach the ball and fell into the river before aid could reach him.
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Potomac
Cumberland
Raymond Davis
Davis
Bond Salesman Under Arrest Alleged Stock Scheme
Emmitsburg woman accused Harry F. May a Bethesda stock salesman known locally of using false pretenses to obtain her stocks and bonds. He was arrested and released on a $2,500 bond for appearance at the September term. The woman alleges May offered securities in exchange for her holdings and was to deliver certain stocks and bonds to her, but did not. The warrant was sworn out.
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Emmitsburg
Harry F. May
Bethesda
May
Cuban Leaders Duel Challenge Firing Up National Debate
Havana reports a duel challenge between Joaquin Artines Saenz former secretary of the treasury and Colonel Fulgencio Batista commander in chief of the Cuban army. Saenz urged a field of honor with a seven member court to witness and ensure formality while noting the army should not fight.
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Havana
Cuba
Joaquin Art Tines Saenz
the Treasury
Fulgencio Batista
Saenz
Batista
Gerardo Machado
ABC
Machado
Treasury
Oscar Dela Torre
Dela Torre
Body of Baby Found in Straw Stack on Farm
The body of a premature infant, the second in months, was found early today in a straw stack on the Joseph McCauley farm on Mt Aetna road. Workers found the body wrapped in a Baltimore newspaper dated July 22. Justice Richard H Sweeney acting coroner ordered burial. Earlier, another infant body was found in a fence corner near Chewsville.
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Joseph McCauley
Isaac Vandrea
Mt. Aetna
Baltimore
Richard H. Sweeney
Chewsville
Must bathe early as city cuts water at seven
In Hl Aug 15 the notice urges residents to bathe before 7 p.m. due to daily water shutoffs to conserve supply amid drought. It cites the city water department enforcing evening outages as the reason for saving water.
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Christopher
Readin writin and arithmetic criteria for Cleveland police
The Cleveland civil service commission rules that high school education is now required for police force applicants, replacing the former standard of grammar school training. This shifts minimum qualification to a higher educational level to join the force.
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Cleveland
Civil Service Commission
$150 000 Now on Way Says His Sister
Halifax reports say Hugh Labatt has left with the ransom money for John S Labatt the kidnapped London Ont man. Mrs Balders sister says the 150000 in cash was withdrawn from a London bank by Hugh Labatt and is ready to be paid for the release. The money’s currency type is undisclosed and police coordinate with Toronto authorities as Hugh travels toward Toronto for transfer instructions.
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Halifax
N. S
R. E. Balders
John S. Labatt
London
Hugh
John
Hugh Labatt
Balders
Toronto
Hadest
Sarnia
Ontario
Park deeds accepted for Shenandoah National Park
Washington August 15 Secretary Ickes accepted deeds to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia conditioned on approval by the attorney general. The transfer marks a step in establishing the park and ensuring land ownership meets federal requirements. The move follows interdepartmental review and signals progress toward park creation.
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Washington
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Ickes
Interior Department
AT&T Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.25
The American Telephone and Telegraph directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $2.25 on capital stock. The payout totals more than $41,900,000 to about 680 shareholders.
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New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Men Parade Flags at Fairgrounds Allegedly for Legion
Several men pinned American flags on people at the Fair grounds yesterday claiming Legion ties. Harry Fiery, local Legion post commander, warns the public they have no connection with the post. Police seek the suspects and plan to break up the practice.
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Fair Grounds
Legion
Harry Fiery
Four states reveal primary results with notable upsets
AP reports Ohio marred by Donahey victory over West and White in a tight Democratic senatorial race while Fess is renominated Republican. Nebraska sees Burke defeat Bryan for the Democratic Senate nomination as Simmons wins the Republican bid. Arkansas pre-nominates Farrell against Reed. Idaho’s Ben Ross leads the Democratic gubernatorial field. The Ohio subernatorial contest narrows as Davey edges Sawyer and Pickrel bids. Simmon’s 70.1 lead noted. details continued on page 1.
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Associated Press
Ohio
A. V. Donahey
United States
Charles West
George White
Simon D. Fess
Nebraska
Charles W. Brylan
EH. R. Burke
Robert G. Simmons
U. S
Arkansas
J. Marion Farrell
Howard A. Reed
Idaho
C. Ben Ross
Taos
Donahey
Martin L. Davey
Charles Sawyer
Cincinnati
William G. Pickrel
Clarence J. Brown
Daniel E. Morgan
Cleveland
Bryan
Representative Burke
Desgerm Ttc
United States Senate
Simmons
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