Roosevelt national storm over Black Klan links and court seat
The Roosevelts faced a political firestorm as reports claimed Justice Hugo Black of the Supreme Court had Klan ties. The disclosures, printed by the North American Newspaper Alliance, alleged Black’s 1925 resignation from the Klan and a 1926 life membership with a gold passport.
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Submarine Pact Heads Off Mediterranean Piracy
Britain and France lead a nine power agreement at Nyon near Geneva to guard neutral shipping in the Mediterranean amid pirate submarine threats. Italy and Germany boycotted the conference over claims of pirate submarines sinking Russian ships.
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Mediterranean naval pact aims to guard neutral shipping
Delegates reached a framework restricting submarine activity in the Mediterranean and demanding surface escort for submarines, with zones for exercises and distress exceptions. Russia balked calling Italy a pirate and argued the plan’s protections were insufficient before any further attacks on shipping.
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Russia
Japan's big push into China sparks Shanghai fighting
Japanese forces push toward Shanghai after claiming control of North Hopei and striking Chinese lines in the Yangtse area. Chinese troops, advised by German officers, begin a staged retreat to a new defense zone while Japanese command orders rapid advances to avoid a rout.
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Copeland Loses in Primary Amid Violence at Polls
In New York Citys spirited May oralty primary violence marked the day with twenty one arrests. Senator Royal S Copeland sought the Republican nod backed by Tammany Hall but lost to Mayor Fiorello H La Guardia fusion candidate seeking reelection. Jeremiah T Mahoney won the Democratic nomination backed by James A Farley.
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President vows to keep the United States out of war
The president, after returning to Washington from Europe and consulting with Norman H. Davis, said world conditions are serious and the United States will do everything to stay out of war for its citizens and government.
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Chinese appeal at Geneva seeks League action over Japanese aggression
At Geneva the Chinese delegation presented an appeal to the League of Nations urging peace loving members and non members to join in action against aggression. It cited Article 17 and accused Japan of deploying 60 000 troops around Woosung Shanghai to dominate Shanghai and attack Nanking while denouncing the coast blockade as illegal. Eiji Aman stated Japan has no plan to attend any Geneva council discussing Far East hostilities.
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Treasury Secretary Morgenthau Signals Large Cash Purchase
Secretary Morgenthau agreed to issue 300 million dollars in cash against an equal amount of sterilized gold. The move follows bond market weakness and a 16 percent stock market drop over four weeks. The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee authorized banks to buy more short term government securities. Some view it as a reversal of prior anti inflation policy.
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Loyalists Ready to Pay Up for American Claims
In Geneva the Spanish loyalist government and the American government reached a $30,000,000 settlement plan for American claims arising from the Spanish civil war. The accord would cover all damage to American business in Spain since the war began, including confiscation and property seizures for military needs. The Valencia regime’s willingness to offer payment amid war signals a shift from revolutionary status toward consolidating legitimacy.
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No Help for Munitions Ships Warned by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt warned American shipping concerns that munitions ships bound for China or Japan would sail at their own risk. The policy follows his May 1 1937 proclamation under the neutrality act and bars government vessels from carrying war materials to either country unless war is declared.
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Soft words curb wrath and spare the tongue
The text argues that gentle responses can calm anger, while tolerance may be laziness. It notes that youth is a blunder, yet wisdom grows from experience. It warns that gossip leads to fear once others realize it.
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Disraeli
Household Tips and Food Prep and Cleaning Advice
A collection of practical instructions covering washing new blankets with bicarbonate of soda, preserving jars not packed tightly, removing tobacco stains with lemon juice, using egg yolk as a stain remover, making a cheese tomato salad, keeping parsley flavorful, and carpet cleaning with vacuuming and soap suds followed by a rinse and dry cloth.
World’s Largest Coal Mine Fire Rages in Ohio
The burning coal mine near New Straitsville has burned since 1884 and destroyed tens of millions in coal valued at over 50 million dollars. Despite enormous expenditures, the fire persists across hundreds of spots between New Straitsville and Shawnee. A second well known subterranean fire in the Hocking field near Corning and Congo burned for 30 years and was extinguished in early 1927.
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