Illinois miners refuse to return to work after Springfield riot
The United Mine Workers of America state no resumption of coal mining near Springfield until the situation changes. Twenty one UMWA members, including organizers, are on $1080 bonds after a fatal street riot that left a policeman dead and several miners injured. Garnett Smith of Herrin exonerated for Detective Porter Williams’s killing. Williams’s bullet was 38 caliber while Smith used a 45 caliber gun. Senator William J. Sneed said no further organizing meetings will occur until conditions improve.
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Springfield
United Mine Workers of America
Progressive Miners of America
United Mine Workers
Garnett Smith
Herrim
Porter Williams
Williams
Smith
William J. Sneed
Herrin
Ill
Sneed
Four Cubans Killed in Assassination Campaign in Havana
In Havana a campaign of assassination aimed at President Machado's government climaxed with machine gun bullets killing four political leaders. One victim was Dr Clemente Vazques Bello, president of the senate and Liberal party leader, Machado’s right hand man. If he had lived he might have become Cuba’s next president.
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Havana
Cuba
Gerardo
Machata
Bn Aen
Clemente Vazques Bello
Senate
Liberal Party
Machado
Doctor Bello
Board Names Named for Rail Finance Commission
Baruch Clark Howell Alexander Legler and Alfred R Smith consent to serve as members. The commission arose from a mobilization of nearly all banks insurance companies and major businesses to press for immediate legislation to safeguard the financial foundations of the railroad industry.
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Baruch
Clark Howell
Alexander Legger
Alfred R Smith
Gandhi Ends Fast as Poona Accepts Electoral Plan
Gandhi ends hunger strike as Poona approves compromise electoral plan drawn up by representatives. Doctors report he is in stable condition and ready to resume public duties. The plan envisions a constitutional settlement leading to broader government participation.
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Gandhi
Poona
India
Ee Ae Oe
Represent
De Valera Attacks League Of Nations In Opening
In Geneva Eamon de Valera president of the Irish Free State executive council opens the thirteenth League assembly reporting on public mood rather than past year gains. He warns distrust may threaten the league with possible dissolution as major powers shelve or ignore issues amid China’s invasion and economic gloom.
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Eamon de Valera
Irish Free State
Assembly
League of Nations
League
Geneva
Irish Free State Executive Council
Argentina
Honduras
Nese
China
General Commission
Democrats Take Senate Command As Adams Appoints Democrat
Democrats gain mathematical control of the United States Senate when Colorado Governor W H Adams appoints a Democratic member to fill the late Charles W Seenees Reeahines term. The current balance shifts to 48 Republicans and 47 Democrats with Walter Walker, former Democratic state chair, named to succeed Senator Waterman.
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United States Senate
Washington
Senate
W. H. Adams
Colorado
Charles. W. ‘Eseeen
Walter Walker
Democratic State Committee
Waterman
Plan for Big Wheat Sale to Orient
Washington reports a White House push to export agricultural surpluses with a focus on selling 15 000 000 bushels of northwestern wheat to China and the Orient. The plan involves the Farmers National Grain Corporation financing an 80 000 000 transaction and would be the first use of expanded foreign sales powers to ease domestic prices. Farmer owned co operatives stand behind the wheat deal with no direct farm board holdings. officials hope higher foreign demand will lift wheat prices and aid other farm prices.
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Washington
White House
Hoaver
China
Orient
Farmers National Grain Coree Wen
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Farm Board
Italy's Wheat Harvest Will Feed the Nation
Premier Mussolini announced the national grain committee estimates this year's wheat crop at 275,550,000 bushels the highest yield on record. The crop will make Italy nearly self sufficient for wheat consumption, with about 300,000,000 bushels needed. Prewar sowing was 11,800,000 acres. current total is 12,800,000 acres.
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Forlt
Italy
Mussolini
National Grain Committee
Four Killed as Planes Collide Near Whittier Airport
A midair collision near Los Angeles east side airport killed a woman and three men. The two blue containers fell 400 feet, narrowly missing homes as they crashed near the border area. Authorities reported the crash disrupted nearby residences and launched investigations.
Bucke Lew Found Safe After Bank Teller Mention
An item notes Morgan N Bucke Lew, a bank teller, has been found. The report provides a brief update on his status and whereabouts without additional detail.
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Morgan N. Buckelew
How Old Be Doesn’t Look A Day Over Fifty
The text ponders age appearing younger than real years and notes health as a pleasant state at sixty two, mentioning digestion and appetite. It blends mis-spellings and stray phrases about medicines and bodily functions without clear context or coherent narrative.
Ways of the Kurds Kurdistan Province in Persia
The Kurds are described as a wild and largely lawless people living in Kurdistan within Persia and spread across Turkey and Russia. Population estimates are given for Persian, Turkish, and Russian Kurds, with Sinna noted as the capital famed for its beautiful rugs and high prices.
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Kurdistan
Persia
Turkey
Russia
Sinna
All Settled Mary and Carrie Dialog Sparks Plans
Mary asks if Carrie will teach after graduation. Carrie replies yes and mentions she already has a suitor chosen.
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Mary
Carrie
Chivalry Often Lingers Only When Welcomed
A concise reflection notes that courteous conduct among people tends to appear more when individuals feel invited or treated with respect, suggesting social norms shape polite behavior.
Kruschen Diet Teaser Claims Fat Loss and Sleep Benefit
A Norwich Connecticut reader testifies losing 16 pounds after using one Kruschen bottle. She notes easier day sleep on night duty, and continued eating normally while losing fat. The regimen calls for half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast with a four week bottle available at drugstores for a few cents.
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Norwich
Conn
Costa
America
No grocer believes two can live as cheaply as one
A concise proverb notes the added financial burden of supporting two people instead of one. It suggests economies of scale are not felt in domestic costs and emphasizes shared living increases expenses. The line reflects cautious budgeting and practical family finance considerations.
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