Hopeful World Buoyed by Crop Yields and Peace Prospects
Reports from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe describe a hopeful outlook driven by bumper winter wheat, improved corn belts, and easing tensions in the Balkans. Currency reform progress and treasury credit support bolster confidence while European markets show cautious optimism amid continued balancing of Russia and Austria-Hungary interests.
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Ternational News Service
Chicago
United States
United Kingdom
Europe
Balkans
Washington
Treasury
London Statist
Roumania
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Gottfried Hohenlohe
Francis Joseph
Western Asia
Germany
Troy Says O Neal Has Authority Name a Senator
Daniel W. Troy former private secretary and special counsel to Governor O Neal says the governor was authorized under the seventeenth amendment to appoint a senator to replace the late Johnston. Clayton, appointed by O Neal, vows a strong fight for admission and will present credentials Monday.
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Troy
O'Neal
Montgomery
Ala
Daniel W. Troy
Taneohs F. Jonestone
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Henry D. Clayton
Cyclone Leaves Buffalo Missouri Devastated
An overnight cyclone wrecked a large part of Buffalo Missouri killing at least three residents and injuring others. The town, home to about 3800 people, faced ruin as homes and structures collapsed and the community began to assess the extent of the damage.
Gubernatorial Controversy Shows No Quick Settlement
Albany dispatch reports William Sulzer remains in office amid split state government as Acting Governor Glynn seeks to consolidate control. Sulzer protects mail and defies ouster while telegraphic support pours in from allies like Theron Akin. Legislature readiness hinges on a supply bill to validate Glynn’s acting status.
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Theron Akin
Congress
Glynn
Sulzer
Assembly
Defense Scores In Murder Trial In Atlanta
The Leo M. Frank murder trial recessed until Monday amid expectations of a longer proceeding. Witnesses include Mrs. Frank and Irene Jackson with testimonies on Frank’s character and alleged improprieties. The defense and prosecution spar over credibility as more witnesses are expected. Major Samuel P. Cox dies at 85 in Gallatin Missouri, veteran of Mexican and Civil wars.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
D. McWorth
Pinkerton
Irene Jackson
Franks
P. Cox
Gallatin
Samuel P. Cox
Missouri
Conspiracy Claims in Sulzer Impeachment Trial
Albany August 16. The defense outlines a Wall Street Tammany Hall plot to entangle Governor Sulzer with a woman as the victim. Key points allege that while Sulzer campaigned, Gordon fed Mrs. Sulzer stock tips, funds were loaned, and secret records hidden to cover profits amid campaign donations.
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Albany
N. Y
Wall Street
Tammany Hall
Sulzer
Drought Broken in Many Sections Across Midwest
Scattered rains across Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma end a long drought and heat wave that damaged crops and caused suffering deaths and prostrations. Temperatures topped 100 degrees for fourteen days with some stations near 115. Rainfall varied. Lawrence Kansas received 1.12 inches in two hours while Concordia saw 0.25 inch. Governor Hodges plans a rain prayer proclamation as churches host thanksgiving services and baseball games are postponed due to heat and fires checked by dynamite.
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International News Service
Kansas City
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Missouri
Oklahoma
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Kan
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St. Joseph
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Leavenworth
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Hutchison
Wellington
Hodges
Baby cries reveal future leaders say Chicago society leader
Mrs. L. B Bishop, visiting Washington, claims a baby's cry predicts future character. A whining or snarling cry forecasts a discontented adult, a wailing cry signals a perpetual chip on the shoulder, while a strong lusty cry ending in a laugh marks a world leader determined to succeed.
Cat's condition improves after urgent vet call
Mrs. Sul zer reports her cat is greatly improved this evening. Dr De Abrahams arrived at 1 o clock in response to a hurried call and departed for New York at pm.
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Peer News Service
Pawnbrokers Testify In McDermott Liquor Lobby Probe
A congressional committee heard from pawnbrokers led by Abra han Burnstine about funding to defeat a loan shark bill. Burnstine said he cashed McDermott’s checks and gave $700 toward a fund said to influence lawmakers and reputations. Steiner denied contributing and had left business.
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Washington
McMichael
McDermott
Abraham Burnstine
House District of Columbia
Taft
Burnstine
Emanuel Steiner
Congress
George D. Horning
Horning
Steiner
National campaign to fight Tammany backed by 2 million fund
Telegram exchanges between Thomas W. Lawson and Lyon J. Arnold reveal a planned national effort against Tammany Hall. Lawson pledges 1000000 and aims to raise twenty times that amount, asserting Sulzer's impeachment could expose the system. Arnold says his paper will urge patriotic men to form a committee and organize funds for Sulzer's defense.
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International News Service
Albany
Tammany
Thomas W. Lawson
Lyon J. Arnold
Knickerbocker Press
Lawson
Tammany Organization
New York City
State
Sulzer
Arnold
Uprising Crushed by Forces Under General Sarmiento
Government forces under General Sarmiento crushed the uprising led by General Rodriguez, a Castro follower, according to reports received from Caracas. The report notes decisive action by security forces and the suppression of rebel efforts.
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Bermuda
Sarmiento
Rodriguez
Eee
Exenudere Asphalt
Montgomery Gunting: Will Smith Shot in Courtroom After Acquittal
In Montgomery Alabama on August 16 Will Smith, a Black man, was shot in the city courthouse by deputy sheriff R L Sears after a jury acquitted him of shooting at Sears. Sears is jailed by order of Judge Armistead Brown while the grand jury plans a special session.
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Montgomery
Ala
Will Smith
R. L. Sears
Sears
Armistead Brown
Arrington
Allen Brothers
Hillsville
Smith
Birmingham
Cattle Shortage Warns of Imminent Beef Famine
Washington reports a drastic drop in U S cattle numbers from 1907 to 1913, while population rose. Drought in the West heightens pressure as beef prices are expected to surge. plans to ease shortages include possible free list for cattle and South American beef imports under inspection rules, but success is uncertain.
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A. R. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
South America
United States
Senate
House
Dor Db A. Ramsey
Middle West
New York Widow Narrow Escape in Hempstead Monoplane
Mrs Mary Simms a wealthy New York widow and aviation pupil at Hempstead field rode a monoplane that turned turtle at about 200 feet. Trapped beneath the wreckage she was freed when straps were unfastened and she emerged only slightly hurt. She was practicing for suffragette day on September 6.
Senora Castro Arrives in Havana Amid Revolution Hopes
Senora Castro wife of the Venezuelan leader arrives in Havana from the Canaries and is welcomed by Senor Riva. She expects to join her husband if his latest revolution succeeds and says she has had no word from him in two months.
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International News Service
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Senora Castro
Stormy Petrel
Canaries
Gnd
Senor Riva
Castro
No Doubt Huerta Will Yield in Mexican Crisis
Washington reports express confidence that Huerta will resign and seek re election after a dignified retreat. If Carranzistas and Huerta followers accept a free fair vote the United States would supervise. Senate actions show bipartisan support for Wilson plans while opposition challenges moves to deport junta fomenters.
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Hilerta
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Amercan
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Mexico
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Foreign Relations Committee
Fall
Smith
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Lodge
Bryan
State Department
Du Pont Heiress Madeline Du Pont Reported Married
Wilmington August report claims Madeline DuPont elder daughter of Alfred DuPont formerly wed to John Bancroft Jr has married Max Heibler of Munich Germany Heibler formerly linked to the Bancroft litigation and their infant son is referenced in court papers Bancroft had disowned the child Mrs Bessie Gardner DuPont mother of Madeline denies any confirmation of the marriage at her home
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International News Service
Wilmington
Del
Madeline DuPont
Alfred DuPont
John Bancroft, Jr
Max Heibler
Munich
Germany
Heibler
Bancroft
Max ,Heibler, Jr
Bessie Gardner DuPont
Twenty Six Industrials Sent to Chain Gang in Minot Riot
Twenty seven men were arrested during the Minot riot week. One freed after declaring willingness to leave town. The remaining twenty six were convicted and sentenced to ten days hard labor in the chain gang.
Encampment Most Successful Says General Scully
General Scully praises the encampment as the most successful with high regard for officers and troops. Sunday will be set aside for rest and entertainment of visiting guests.
General Scully Praises Training Camp Showing
Adjutant General Joseph J. Scully says the present encampment is highly successful. He notes the focus on actual training over dress parades and commends the drilled units for good war game instruction and strong enlistment compared to prior expectations. He credits captains and officers for their units' performance.
Alabama Guard Camp Ends After Hard Week of Drill and Parades
Visitors crowded Mobile drift and camp crowds as the Alabama National Guard first regiment finished a strenuous week at Camp Johnston south of Monroe Park. Sunday will be the last day of encampment before the troops break camp Monday and return home. Notable reviews by Governor Emmet O Neal and staff followed by Colonel Quinn and other officers highlighted the week. The next mobilization period includes an artillery unit and officers' school returning mid September.
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Joseph F. Johnston
Monroe Park
Alabama National Guard
Scully
Mobile
Government Street Loop
Camp Johnston
Emmet O'Neal
Disetor Dane
Courtland
Gardner Greene
Pell City
A. G. Quinn
Thomas 8
Pounds
Birmingham
Francis J. Inge
J. 8. Packard
Montgomery
G. M. van Liew
State Militia
Bauer and McClure to Road Congress
Governor O Neal appointed delegates to the third American Road Congress in Detroit Michigan starting September 29 1935. Delegates at large include members of the highway commission and State Highway Engineer W B Keller. From the First District Fay McClure Mobile J B Wilson Demopolis John T Bauer Mobile were named along with three delegates from each district.
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Alabama
Detroit
Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Highway Commission
W. 8. Keller
Mich
Fay McClure
Mobile
J. B. Wilson
Demopolis
John T. Bauer
Mobile to Host Alabama Artillery Encampment in September
The Alabama National Guard artillery arm will encamp on Mobile Bay near Monroe Park from September 15 to 23. Major L S Dorrance and Adjutant General J B Scully announced the plan after discussions with Captain E P King USSA and other officers. Two artillery companies and the signal corps will participate with a 250 man officers school drawing personnel from across the state.
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Alabama National Guard
Mobile Bay
Monroe Park
J. B. Scully
Alabama
L. S. Dorrance
Scully
E. P. King
Signal Corps
Moneral
Uae
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