Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black tied to Klan life membership
Senator Walsh urged Roosevelt to form an impartial probe into reports that Justice Hugo L. Black holds a life Klu Klux Klan membership. The controversy grows as Senator Cope lands presses Black to publicly deny or confirm the accusation while Black vacationed in London and did not respond.
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New York
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Birthday Benefit Raises Over One Million Dollars
Thousands in ballrooms and small halls across the country celebrated President Roosevelt's 1937 birthday to fight infantile paralysis. Edith Morgan, treasurer of the committee, announced the total exceeded one million dollars.
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Roosevelt
Edith Morgan
Chief of Police Sets Minimum Dress Law for Strips
In San Francisco on September 16 Chief of Police William Quinn announced a new minimum dress rule for strip-tense dancers. The law requires at least a yard of cloth to remain on the dancer at the end of the performance. The Nugget subscriber notice.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William Quinn
Nome Trading Vessel Sends Thrilling Arctic Voyage Details
The motorship Trader owned by Ira Rank of U S Mercantile Co Nome left August 12 with Capt Palsson and engineer Bill Eisner for a supply run to northern settlements. After reaching Wainwright in 74 hours, ice forced a detour to Sea Horse islands and Cape Smith, then Barrow where cargo was disposed of amid shortages. The ship then reached Point Humphrey near the Demarcation Line, aiding trading posts as Olson, Jafet Lindeberg kin, reported stockouts and received supplies from the Trader.
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Nome
Palsson
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Ira M. Rank
Nome Nugget
Wainwright
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Barrow
Sea Horse Islands
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Barter Island
Point Humphrey
Demarkation Point
Canadian Arctic
Nemeile
John Olson
Jafet Lindeberg
Chinese Government Protests U S Arms Embargo
Nanking reports the Chinese government publicly protested to the United States over an embargo on arms to the orient. Ambassador Dr. C. T. Wang in Washington is said to have led the formal démarche amid charges of unfair treatment toward China.
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United States
China
C.T. Wang
Washington
New Candy Trust Lightning Humor Sparks Outrage
Garland California reports a bizarre incident where a lightning bolt struck a farm house, injuring Lorin Burrows and burning Ruth Burrows. A candy store near here then sold sweets as the owner described an odd interpretation of a munitions embargo and neutrality act with a mock advisory council concept.
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Foreign Office
Ruth
Stralley
Burns
United
New Deal Candidate Beats Tamany Hall in New York Mayoral Primary
New York votes show a New Deal candidate defeating Tammany Hall backed rival in the September 17 primary. Copeland lost the Democratic mayoralty nomination after a Bronx neck-and-neck race but faced a tidal wave of ballots from Manhattan and other boroughs.
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Copeland
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Royal S Copeland
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
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Charge Japs Disgracing Civilization
The Chinese government filed a strong protest with the League of Nations at Geneva accusing Japan of an undeclared war in China. It called Japan a robber nation and said Tokyo is breaking the 1932 pact guaranteeing China’s territorial integrity. China urged League intervention and urged the United States to join in restoring peace in Asia.
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China
Tokyo
Asia
United States
Save Two Dollars By Paying In Advance For Subscription
A local newspaper urges readers to pay for their subscription in advance to unlock a two dollar savings, detailing how upfront payment reduces renewal costs and secures continued access to the paper.
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