Mussolini’s Demands Undercut Peace Efforts in Africa
The League plan collapsed as Mussolini rejected the Ethiopian-negotiation framework and offered counterdemands. Italy pressed for a broad mandate over Ethiopia except Amhara rule, linked Eritrea and Italian Somaliland, and demanded demobilization under Italian control. Britain warned Italy over naval build‑ups while Ethiopia’s stance strengthened.
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Mussolini
Puqlta
League of Nations Committee of Two Nations
Salvador de Madaringa
Spain
Italy
League Council
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Aloisio Madaringa
League
Stresa
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Malta
Alexandria
Suez Canal
East Africa
Rome
Britain
Manuel Quezon Elected Philippines President
Manuel Quezon is elected president of the Philippines Commonwealth in Manila with John M. Garner officiating as godfather. His ticket won decisively over Emilio Aguinaldo and Bishop Gregorio Aglipay. Sergio Osmena elected vice president. Roxas, Paredes, and Osias lead the preemorial assembly. Quezon’s term six years. salary $15,000. Aguinaldo protests fraud to Roosevelt, who offers formal congratulations. Roosevelt prepares for Western trip and expands PWA funds. Felix Waitkus fails solo New York to Kaunas flight, lands in Ireland. De Wolf Hopper dies at 77 in Kansas City.
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Manuel Quezon
Philippines
New Philippines Commonwealth
Manila
John M. Garner
Emile Aguinaldo
Gregorio Aglipay
Sergio O8mena
Manuel Roxas
Quintin Paredes
Camilo Osias
National Assembly
Quezon
Aguinaldo
Troosevelt
Missouri Farmers Sentenced After Platteburg Riot
Missouri farmers led by Sam Diverbiss were convicted of holding federal officers captive and other riot charges after a Platteburg disturbance. They pleaded guilty and received sentences from one day to three years, with Clifton Gall receiving the heaviest penalty as secretary of the Farmers' Protective Association.
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Missouri
Platteburg
WEL
Leavenworth
Sam Diverbiss
United States
H. L. Dillingham
Reeves
St. Joseph
Farmers’ Protective Association
Clifton Gall
Pennsylvania Voters Reject Constitutional Convention
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Constitution Day and overwhelmingly opposed calling a Constitutional convention to modernize the basic law. The result, seen as nationally significant by Republicans, was backed by Governor Earle, the state Democratic party, and organized labor.
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Pennsylvania
Earle
State Democratic Organization
Hitch-Hiking Fly Spreads Disease Across Distances
A house fly is described as a hitchhiker that rides in cars trains and planes spreading disease. Health authorities warn of its potential to carry germs miles from the origin and urge thorough home protection with fly spray containing pyrethring derived from pyrethrum flowers to curb infestations.
Using Shotguns to Frighten Noisy Birds From Roost
The bureau of biological survey recommends shotguns loaded with black powder shells to drive birds from roosts when their roosts create noise and filth. Blackbirds starlings cowbirds and English sparrows form large roosts late in summer. Early evening firing is most effective. repeat shooting over five or six evenings may be needed for large roosts.
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Bureau of Biological Survey
Rats Ravage Tistan da Cunha Struggling Island
Report from Tistan da Cunha notes rats swam ashore from a wreck and have multiplied. Attempts to use cats and ferrets to control them failed as none remain on the island. The rats have eaten them all.
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Tistan da Cunha
Good Intentions Seed of Actions by Sir William Temple
A compact reflection on virtue and duty noting that good intentions seed good deeds. It urges humility and justice, and that outcomes depend on soil and season rather than mere intent. Though elliptical, the aphorism links intention with fate and moral conduct.
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Sir William Temple
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