Grand jurors challenge Attorney General over dropped cases
Nine grand jurors who indicted several political allies of Senator Huey Poofanes charged the federal government with abandoning prosecutions. They urged release from Atlanta Penitentiary for State Rep Joseph Ploher and criticized official discrimination against Fisher. Abe Shushan, levee board president, was acquitted as trials followed Senator Long’s death and Roosevelt era tensions.
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Fiege Opleana
Huey Poofanes
United States Ghoormey General
Orleans
Atlanta
Joseph Ploher Vunob
Fisher
Abe Shushan
New Orleans
Woman and minister flogged while investigating slaving report
A Memphis woman Willie Sue Blagden and a Presbyterian minister were beaten by seven to nine men at Earl Arkansas while probing a rumored slave labor case. Blagden, 23, was struck four times with a brad studded belt. the minister received 14 lashes. A doctor said Blagden had multiple bruises on her back and thighs. Sheriff Carlin of Crittenden County planned to investigate after Nat Fowler of the Southern tenant farmers union reported the incident amid cotton crop strikes.
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Memphis
Teno
Earl, Ark
Willie Sue Blagden
George Blagden
Toronto
Earl
Howard Carlin
Crittenden County
Nat Fowler
Southern Tennant Farmers Union
Arkansas
Bonus Brevities Showcases Unexpected Paradox
AP notes various quirky bonus stories across the U.S. A New York butler Thomas Hughes 43 carries a $1480 bonus and posts a $500 bail to avoid jail. Kansas City resident Frank N Riggs jokes about six million dollars in postage from veterans bonuses. Milname WPA worker Robert C Hotchkiss 55 faces court restraining order over bonus celebration.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas Hughes
Kansas City
Frank N
Riggs
Poost
Milname
Robert C. Hotchkiss
WPA
Hod
i+ family court
Stella
Noblemens Club Explores Family Trees To Guard Heiresses
The Noble men’s Club opened in New York to verify titles and identify 3,000 truthfully titled residents. Baron Giorgio Suriani said the group would shield American heiresses from fortune hunters and prevent bogus nobility from issuing checks.
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New York
Noblemen's Club
Giorgio Mario Suriani
United States
Frightened Foreign Born Workers Seek Insurance Exit
Springfield residents report Polish and Portuguese workers in Ludlow and Chicopee fear life insurance policies held by outsiders. Police seek guidance as state investigators link several suspicious deaths to insurance speculation within an eight mile radius, drawing attention from Trial Justice George Haas.
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Springfield
Mass
George B. Haas
Ludlow
Chicopee
National Clay Courts Tennis Tourney Plays On in Chicago
In River Forest Tennis Club matches the national clay courts championship continued. Seeded star Eugene McCauliffe of New York was upset by Robert Underwood of Stanford University 9-7 6-4, while Frankie Parker of Milwaukee who seeks the 1933 title, defeated Seymour Greenberg of Chicago and Fred Le Pell of Chicago in earlier rounds.
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Chicago
River Forest Tennis Club
Eugene McCauliffe
New York
Robert Underwood
Stanford University
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Lawrenceville
N. J
Seymour Greenberg
Fred le Pell
Dallas Taxicabs Idle Again As New Strike Is Begun
Dallas drivers walked out the second time in three weeks demanding higher wages. About 300 taxicabs idled as negotiations before an arbitration board failed, with strikers claiming 33 percent of net earnings versus 25 percent previously. Company heads called the action a surprise.
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Dallas
Tex
Friar Sentenced in Germany for Immoral Practices
Coblenz Germany June 16 a Franciscan friar was sentenced to 40 months in jail on immoral practices. He was one of 276 Franciscans held for the court. Franz Omlezynski 26 known as Brother Angelus supervised the sick ward at Ebernae monastery and faced six alleged offenses across monasteries.
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Coblenz
Germany
Franz Omlezynski
Angelus
Ebernae
Divorce Seekers and Navy Service Figures Reported
Mrs. Hotchkiss sues for divorce after a Hennessey order to impound. Washington notes most of the three million bonus bonds will aid veterans. Navy officials estimate about 10,000 women served in the navy during the war, including 305 female Marines.
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Washington
Navy
New York Stock Market Mixed as Industrials Aid Gains
Stocks edged higher as steels and miscellaneous industrials lent support while large was mostly unchanged amid slower trading near the fourth hour. J of Case rose about four points on light turnover with notable gains and declines seen in United States Steel Bethlehem and several majors including General Motors and Union Pacific.
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New York
Ching
Commission
J. of
Case
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Younsestown
U. S. Pipe
Fourrdry
Republic Steel du Pont
Westitushouse
Coca Cola
Consolidated Sedison
Western Union
North American
United Corp. Radio
Woolworth
Allied Stores
Curtiss-Wright
Firestone
Goodyear
N, Y Central Santa Fe
Union Pacific
International Harvester
Auburn
Armdas
General Motors
Chrysler
Armerican Telephone
Pennswan United Aircraft
Goodrich
Goodvedar
U. S
Montgomery Ward
Gimbel
Sears Roebuck
Kensamecott
Foreign exchange rates and currency values listed
International currency figures published for June 16 show Britain at 3.0414 in dollars and various cables, 60 day bills at 9.0314, France around 6.58, Italy near 7.87, and numerous other nations with listed figures such as Belgium 7691, Germany 40.28 rem 20.40, Norway 25.52, Sweden 25, Denmark 22.49, Finland 2.22, Spain 13.64, Greece 94, Argentina 33.60, Brazil 1.61, Tokyo 29.54, Shanghai 0.25, Hong Kong 82.40, Montreal 99.84 in New York terms.
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Foreign Exchange
New York
Foreign
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Molland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Switzerland
Spain
Portugal
Greece
Poland
Hungary
Rumania
Argentine
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Hongkong
Mexico City
Montreal
Poultry Market Report From Chicago June 16
Chicago sellers report live poultry steady with 1 car and 7 trucks moving. Leghorn hens 15 percent, Plymouth Rock and White Rock varieties show mixed prices. fryers and roosters listed with ranges from 12 to 27 percent depending on breed.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock Springs
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
New York Sugar Futures Decline on Liquidation Offers
New York June 16 early steady svent futures fell under liquidation and hedge sales. July dropped from 2.99 to 2.87 and November from 2.84 to 2.82, 1 to 2 points, not lower, as assets held near the close of the last hour.
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NEW York Sugar
New York
Jly
Turpentine and Rosin Market Figures from Savannah
Savannah reports firm activity with turpentine receipts 894 and stock 26 213 while rosin receipts reach 3 192 and stock 61 208. Prices show a range with T 4.60 and N 4.70, WW and X at 5.10, and other grade quotes listed.
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Savannah
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Mixed in Chicago Market Share
Cash wheat shows no sales reported while corn bids range across grades No. 2 through No. 5 yellow and white, with thin activity observed. Oats and barley listings appear with multiple grades and prices, reflecting varied demand in the June Chicago grain market.
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Chicago
Timothy
Wholesale Prices at Georgia State Farm Market
Monday June 16 1936 Thomasville GA reports prevailing wholesale prices for hampers of beans butter beans peas okra squash cakes and tomatoes plus dozens of corn watermelons cantaloupes and produce. Demand is better and sellers are urged to contact the market for ripe watermelons.
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Georgia
Thomasville
Markets at a Glance Quiet Rally Across Sectors
New York stocks show firm steel and rails gains while bonds hold steady and utilities rise. Foreign exchange is uneven with sterling miscues and rumors. Cotton remains steady as demand disappoints in the eastern belt, sugar weak, copper barely steady with selling. Chicago wheat climbs on persistent drought, corn follows firm with wheat, cattle rise modestly, hogs slip 5 to 10 cents with top at 10.20.
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New York
Orat
SUUAR
Copfer
Chicago
New Orleans and New York Cotton Markets End Higher
Cotton prices held above prior closes with gains of 6 to 13 points in New Orleans trading. New crops rose about a quarter to three-eighths of a cent, futures closed steady to firmer amid active trading and mid afternoon highs.
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New York
Colton
Liverpool Cotton Prices Decline in Steady Futures
Liverpool on June 16 reports 17 000 bales of cotton sold including 11 000 American with prices two points higher and spot steady. Quoted American strict good middling 7.52 food middling 7.22 strict middling 7.02 middling 6.82 strict low middling 6.52 low middling 6.22 strict good ordinary 6.02 good ordinary 5.72. Futures closed very steady with January and May around 6.93 and 5.92 respectively.
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Liverpool
Jay
Mech
Chicago Butter and Eggs Market Summary
Chicago reports butter prices with firm creamery specials and extras across grades. eggs quantities listed with current receipts, storage packed extras and firsts, reflecting market activity and pricing signals.
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Chicago
Chicago Livestock Market Summary
Chicago livestock prices show hogs 5 to 14 lower than Monday with top around 10.20 and bulk 150-250 lb at 9.50-10.10, cattle receipts 6,000 with varied declines and baby beef heifers up to 8.50, fat cows around 5.75, bulls 6.00 down, vealers steady at 8.50-9.50.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
New York Call Money and Memphis Cotton Seed Oil Brief
New York call money steadies at 1 percent for the day while time loans hold at 4.5 to 6 percent. Rediscount rate at the New York reserve bank remains 1 percent. In Memphis cotton seed meal futures, 41 percent meals finish steady with bids at Jun 21.25, Jul 21.385, and months through Dec at 21.40, with 3,000 sales reported.
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New York
Call Money
N. Y. Reserve Bank
Memphis
Cotton Seed Oil
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices in New Orleans Market
New Orleans June 16 cottonseed oil closes for summer trading with bleachable prime at 8.85 to 8.90, prime crude 7.87 to 8.00, June at 8.77, July 8.80, September 8.70, October 8.59, December 8.38, January 8.38, bid B.
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New Orleans
Jly
U S Government Bond Prices and June Mortgage Notes
U S Government Bonds quotes from New York June 16 show Treasury and Slgs prices with yields for 4s 47 52 4s 44 54 and 3s 41 43 March 109 3. Mortgage securities include Fed Farm Mortgage 8s 49 102 28 and THIOL 24s 20 49 201.13.
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U. S
New York
U S. Government
Treasury
Fed
Federal Judge rules aliens on relief not eligible for citizenship
New Orleans, June 16. Judge Wayne G. Borah ruled that aliens on relief rolls may not qualify for naturalization. He denied citizenship to two Italians, a Greek, and a Nicaraguan on relief, saying naturalization would violate U.S. naturalization laws.
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New Orleans
Wayne G. Borah
United States
Borah
Landon and Knox Meet to Plan Campaign Strategy
At the Kansas capitol Landon and Knox, the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees, vowed to reveal the truth on campaign issues and to lead the party to victory. They discussed speaking engagements, campaign participation by Hoover and Borah, and fund-raising plans with party leaders.
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Landon
Knox
Executive Mansion
Herbert Hoover
Senator Borah
Borah
Copeland Plans Walk to Medical Convention Over Democratic Gathering
Senator Copeland of New York says he will skip the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia and walk to the National Medical Society Convention in Cleveland instead. He plans no joint move with Alfred E. Smith and cites his independence from Roosevelt administration leaders.
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Washington
Senator Copeland
National Medical Society
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Medical Society
Copeland
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Smith
Senate
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Roosevelt Democrats
Three Tours Planned For Landon In His Campaign Fight
Topeka Kan June 16 A campaign motif features three tours across the country for Governor Alf Landon as Republican presidential nominee. Planned stops include Pennsylvania New York New England Midwest farm country and the Pacific coast with Col Frank Knox joining as running mate and urging active campaigning. Knox boarded a Chicago Topeka train with party leaders and said he would be out on the stump as ordered.
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Hugh Wagnon
Associated Press
Topeka
Kas
Alf M. Landon
Col
Frank Knox
Kansas
Rough Rider
Knox
Chicago
Landon
New Hampshire
National Committee
West Middlesex
Madison Square Garden
New York
Lannon
New York State
Newngland
Pennsylvania
Pacific Coast
Drift of Southern Opinion Pushes Federal Anti Lynching Bill
R B Eleazer, educational director of the commission on interracial cooperation, reports a decided drift of southern opinion in favor of federal anti lynching legislation over the past two years. He notes a petition of 218 names brought Gavavan anti lynching bill to the Washington house calendar and says the interracial commission endorsed federal anti lynching legislation in 1935 due to state inability or unwillingness to curb lynching.
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Atlanta
R. B. Eleazer
Commission On Interracial Cooperation
House
Washington
Wheater
Body of third coast guardsman found after Tampa Bay crash
In St. Petersburg Florida on June 16 Tampa Bay recovered the body of William D Eubank the final Coast Guardsman killed when amphibian C C 168 crashed three miles off the port of St. Petersburg Commercial aviators reported a missing propeller blade and twisted bent gears suggesting blade failure caused the disaster Lieut Charles Martin Perrott and Walter O Morris were recovered yesterday
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Tampa Bay
William D. Eubank
Coast Guardsmen
Charles Martin Perrott
Walter O. Morris
Four Atlanta youths plan inland waterway voyage to Ocala
Four Atlanta youths who built a small cruiser for 50 dollars took it to Macon for launch in the Ocmulgee river. They plan an inland waterways voyage to Ocala Florida. The builders are Horace Baker Jr Steadman Burgess Jr Howard Trimpi and Bill Burtchnell, all high school graduates this year.
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Atlanta
Ocala
Fla
Macon
Ocmulgue River
Horace Baker, Jr
Steadman Burgess, Jr
Howard Trimpi
Bill Burtchnell
Treasury Statement Shows June Receipts and Deficit
Washington reports the treasury position for June 13 with receipts of 23 101 095 08 and expenditures of 26 840 968 28 leaving a net balance of 7 315 256 376 68 after customs receipts of 15 224 515 17. For the fiscal year since July 1 receipts reach 3 769 327 833 91 and expenditures 6 850 557 480 65 including 3 197 406 269 19 in emergency spending, generating a excess of expenditures 3 081 229 646 75. Gross debt stands at 31 687 935 708 73, down 23 224 773 50 from the prior payment period. In a related note, the speaker cited a drift of southern opinion toward anti lynching legislation over the last two years.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Mountain in Crete Tilt Proverb and Not Anger
A crossword style clue set with multiple entries across and down. Items include a mountain in Crete, a proverb theme, phrases like Mother of pearl and Visi Fence, and terms such as Open court and Goddess of peace.
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Crete
Ordan
Jerusalem
Fragmented Miscellany Listing Morphs and Phrases
A garbled OCR fragment lists varied items and phrases such as leaves and stems of young planta cooked for food heavy silk cloth inter woven with gold and a roll of tobacco for emokina along with scattered terms like southern constellation and bitter vetch.
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STS
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Dee
Tasiva
Moultrie Hog Market
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Business Directory
Edward Crozer
Wis
McNess Co
Dept. M. Freeport
Illinois
Underwood
Hart
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City Hall
City Fruit Co
Boston
P. H. Dunn
Sunbeam Beauty Parlor
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A. B. Clark
Mgr
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F. H. Upjohn
Pose
Troy Johnson
N. Broad
Remington
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Tesco Hotel
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