Hoover orders probe into bear raids on stock market
President Hoover directs Senate banking leaders to uncover how a group of major operators allegedly drove down securities for personal gain. Richard Whitney of the New York Stock Exchange is to provide data on short selling and bear raids to reveal instigators and whether new rules failed to curb these practices.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Walcott
Connecticut
Whitney
New Stock Exchange
Capitol Hill
Stock Exchange
Hindenburg Victory Narrow as Second Ballot Hopes Rise
With about 36.0 million votes tallied, President Hindenburg failed to win a majority, while Adolf Hitler and Ernst Thälmann trailed. First election had Hindenburg with 18.65 million, Hitler 11.34 million, Thälmann 4.98 million. two others withdrew. Minor clashes occurred in Berlin and Hamburg with arrests noted.
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Tion
Hindenburg
Adolph Hitler
Ernst Thaelman
Com- Ros
Os Secand
Hitler
Thaelmann
Theodor Duesterberg
Adolf Winter
Berlin
Hamburg
Senate Leaders Fire Tax Plans
The finance committee aims to strike and remove tariff items from the revenue bill. Senator Robinson of Arkansas supports banning import taxes indicating growing sentiment to erase these rates in separate measures.
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Finance Committee
Robinson
Arkansas
Experts Plan Drive to Defeat Veterans Bonus Supporters
Experts plan a counter campaign with government experts testifying first as opponents of a veterans bonus bill. Oklahoma Senator Thomas predicts its passage in the Senate, while VFW Commander Darold D. DeCoe arrives to lead the fight. Thomas wrote to Bernard Baruch that the bill should pass the House and Senate with substantial pledges.
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Crisp
Thomas
Oklahoma
Darold D. DeCoe
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
House
Massie Trial Begins in Honolulu Killing Case
Massie and Mrs Fortescue face trial over the Kahahawai shooting with a defense motion for a directed verdict. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence as prosecutors prepare to present their case, amid Hawaii unrest and past attacks on Mrs Massie.
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Massie
Kelley
Veniremen
Hawaii
Honolulu
Rancher Beaten On Road Left Car Overturned
Wilson and Murphy were treated after a road incident where Tucker and Murphy beat him then collided a car. Tucker and Murphy were seized by county sheriff's officers and held for Jefferson county officials. Milligan of the sheriff's office transported them to Boulder.
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Wilson
Tucker
Murphy
St. James Hospital
Jefferson County
Milligan
Kremer Returns From Trip East
Kremer arrives reporting a strong Roosevelt showing in democratic ranks on the Pacific coast. He notes the Barkley keynote selection pleases Roosevelt supporters and that anti-Roosevelt factions back Jouett Shouse for keynote but yield to Roosevelt members. He plans to discuss the political situation and his California meetings with the national arrangements committee.
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Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Garner
Smith
A. W. Barkley
Kentucky
Kremer
Barkley
New York
Jouett Shouse
Helena
California
San Antonio River Sets Bridge Density World Record
San Antonio river claims a new world mark as the Martinez street crossing, newly built, is described by Consulting Engineer J. as the latest addition to the record for bridges in the least mileage.
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Texas
San Antonio
Tex
U.R
Martinez Street
Lindbergh Kidnapping Probe Intensifies Security at Estate
Laundered rain swept scene around the Lindberghs’ home shows Colonel Lindbergh and advisers widening their inquiry into the 40 day mystery. Federal detectives assess amateur kidnapers while a NYPD officer confirms a suspect kept under surveillance. Dr. John F. Condon, linked as “Jassie” intermediary, refuses to confirm details but signals ongoing negotiations.
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the Lindberghs
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Lindbergh
Washington
Lindberg
Col
H. Norman Schwartzkopf
Schwartzkopf
Wertsville
Somerville
Long Branch
Atlantic Highlands
Philadelphia
Plattsburg
N. Y
Staten Island
New York City
Long Island
Newark
Jersey City
New Jersey
Richard Oliver
New York
Jassie
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
O. K
United States
Daily News
John F. Condon
Bronx
Roosevelt Aims To Gain 54 Delegates This Week
Franklin D. Roosevelt is favored to secure 54 more delegates for the Democratic nomination as Nebraska and Michigan primaries unfold. Roosevelt leads with about 200 pledged delegates, facing rival James A. Reed with 36 in Missouri and Alfalfa Bill Murray with 23 in Oklahoma.
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Roosevelt
D. Harold Oliver
Washington
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nebraska
Michigan
McMucky
Smith
Houston
James A. Reed
Missouri
Kentucky
Reed
Tutankhamun Caricature Found in Ancient Tek-el-Amarna Burial
A humorous bust of King Tutankhamun in shaving pose with beard bristling and soapy appears at Tek-el-Amarna, based on Cairo reports. A painting outfit found nearby may have belonged to the king.
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Tut
Tut-ankh-Amen
Tek-el-Amarna
Cairo
Egypt
Beretta Bridge Claimed Longest Rein Forced Concrete Span
The K Beretta bridge is announced as the world’s longest reinforced concrete rigid frame with a span of 10119 feet and a thickness of 38 inches, underscoring its unprecedented scale and thin profile.
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K. Beretta
Republicans Plan State Organization Meetings May 10
Miles City April 10. County central committee meetings will be held in Montana on May 10 with notices due two weeks prior. The county conventions will pick delegates to the state convention, equal to county delegation size, no proxies, and may create double delegations. National convention dates set for Republicans June 7 and Democrats three weeks later in Chicago.
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Illinois
Nebraska
J. Hamilton Lewis
Roosevelt
Garner
Murray
New Yorker
Michigan
Albany
Hoover
Norris
Wisconsin
New Mexico
North Dakota
Florida
North Carolina
Delaware
Joseph I. France
Maryland
Emerson
Bernard Snow
Cook County
Chicago
Miles City
County Central Committee
Montana
Joseph D. Scanlan
State Central Committee
State Legislative Assembly
W. W. McDowell
Butte
Democratic State Central Committee
Convicts Break From Washington Prison For Second Time
Three inmates escaped from the Washington State Reformatory in Monroe for a second time in 24 hours. Led by Chester Duckwitz of West Seattle, the group hijacked two couples and stole their car while fleeing toward Seattle. Duckwitz, Posey, and Cotter each faced multi year terms for robbery and related crimes.
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Monroe
Wash
State Reformatory
Seattle
Chester Duckwitz
West Seattle
Duckwitz
Wallace L. Posey
Charles Cotter
Snohomish County
Hitler Captivates Berlin Followers With Unyielding Resolve
In Munich on April 10 Adolf Hitler addresses the Berlin Storm Troopers in a packed sport palace. The 8,000 strong audience cheers as he pledges forceful action against the Versailles terms, praising fallen party members and stressing unwavering discipline and loyalty.
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Munich
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Sport Palace
Hitler
Germany
Chicago Doctor Returns Ten Home
A Chicago physician who aided a wounded comrade sent home ten men. A relative received a letter supposedly from him warning not to follow or he would be killed. The kidnapping fears sparked a mass meeting in Waukegan with calls for strong action by Lake County authorities.
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North Shore
Waukegan
Strong Acton
Lake County
Court of Empire May Face Dispute Over Oath Policy
A British note on Saturday affirmed that adherence to the oath cannot be relaxed as Britain treats Anglo Irish differences as imperial, not merely a bilateral issue. South Africa and New Zealand leaders hoped for amicable settlement, De Valera stood firm, and a court of empire members was floated as a possible solution.
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Britain
Free State
Commonwealth
South Africa
New Zealand
de Valera
The
Sunday Observer
De Valera Defies Britain in Fighting Clare Speech
In County Clare De Valera declares Ireland will abolish the oath to the crown and asserts Ireland is not a British colony. He argues right is the basis for any real agreement with Britain and urges steadfastness against imperial pressure.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
County Clare
Ireland
Free State
Britain
Democrat Leader in Seattle Dies
Seattle April 10 A Scott Bullitt a Democratic National Committee member and recent candidate for United States senator and governor died suddenly at his home. He was 54 years old.
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Seattle
A. Scott Bullitt
United States
Auto kills dog hero in Klamath Falls
Stubby the shepherd dog and another canine sheltered four year old Dale Price through a freezing night in the open. The animals dug a hole for shelter and huddled over the boy until rescuers were alerted by Stubby’s barks in the morning.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Stubby
Dale Price
Dale
The Nazi Flag and Its Symbols in Germany
The banner of the National Socialist German Labor party is red with a white center bearing a black swastika. It proclaims socialism that rejects class divisions and unions, national pride, and antisemitic aims. Hitler’s movement, organized and emerging in opposition to postwar policy, provokes strong resistance from rival parties and creditor nations, especially France.
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Tional Socialist German Labor Party
Karl Marx
Germany
Hitler
Galicia
France
Economic and market notes on Germany and US firms
The text surveys global economic prospects and corporate health. It notes potential improvement for Germany and Europe, discusses Standard Gas and Electric with strong cash, Nash Motors profits and share trends, and Kreuger and Toll debentures tied to American underwriters. It mentions bondholder collateral questions and investment recommendations from a New England bank.
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Standard Gas and Electric
Standard Gas
Kreuger
Toll
New England
WORLD LEAGUE DISCUSSIONS TO SHAPE DISARMAMENT FAR EAST
Geneva April 10 A pivotal week opens with talks on disarmament the Far East and Danubian finances within the League of Nations framework State Secretary Henry L Stimson will hold private discussions with British French German Italian and other leaders He will also visit a quiet villa seen as a second conference room for urgent private talks while Japan’s stance in Manchuria tests the league’s covenant adherence
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Geneva
League of Nations
Far East
Danubian
Henry L. Stimson
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Europe
League Council
Stimson
Shanghai
League Assembly
League
China
Japan
Manchuria
Y Derby Tonight Sets Stage For Prize Derby
Jockeys thrill crowd as Indian Runner and Reveille Boy share early lead in the Derby with Finis Klatson and J L Carroll aboard. The $25,000 purse looms, $20,936 already spent, while winners receive prizes from local sponsors and a floral horseshoe for the head trainer. Music by Elk’s quartet and dancing follow the dinner.
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Ward Graham
Elk’s Quartet
James Chatham
Finis Klatson
Reveille Boy
J. L. Carroll
W. R. Medlin
W. R. Mellor
Henry Hirsch
F. B. Price
Dave Kilroy
F. E. Henningsen
Rex Blewett
W. S. Thompson
Economy Drive Opens in Capital
The article reports a sweeping federal economy push as Hoover seeks to cut expenditures. It notes proposed 10 percent cuts across interior state commerce labor agencies, aiming to save about 17.4 million and questions whether a single bill can carry items saving 160 to 210 million. McDuffie urges division of reforms to avoid bloc opposition. Hoover expects 200 million in legislative action plus 100 million in reduced appropriations and 50 to 100 million in consolidations, while Garner backs similar restraint.
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Senate
Interior
State
Bus
Commerce
Labor
House
Hoover
Garner
McDuffie
Alabama Democrat
Congress
White House
Island cut seen in Philippine economy plan
Washington April 10 Proposed economies would end federal support of the Philippine constabulary. The House economy committee discussed curtailed expenditures with President Hoover. The plan would save 5 million dollars for the U S treasury at a cost to the insular government, and any action will be part of the final war department appropriation decision on Philippine affairs.
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Washington
Philippine Constabulary
House Economy Committee
Hoover
United States Treasury
House
War Department
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