Morro Castle disaster shifts blame as investigations unfold
Testimony from survivors and crew members alleges negligence by officers on the Morro Castle eight miles off New Jersey. Investigators question delayed distress signals while incendiary theory and suspected mutiny claims surface amid broader inquiries into wartime and corporate conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morro Castle
New Jersey
Mlavana
Robert Wilmott
Wilam Weems
Asbury Park
Federal Steamboat Inspection Board
George W Rogers
George S. Alagna
Alvena
Rogers
Avignes
Wilmott
Atagna
Gi Harmon
Wieke
Kingfish-Louisiana election reshapes state power
Long strengthened his control by winning seats for congress, state supreme court, and public service commissioner, while defeating old-guard candidates. The peaceful result counters Civil War fears. He plans graft probes in New Orleans and to challenge Mayor Semmes Watmastey by legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnalor Holy Long
Louisiana
Congress
Supreme Court
Public Service
Corld
New Orleans
T Semmes Watmastey
New Dealers Sweep Regional Elections Amid Mixed Returns
The New Dealers scored two of three congressional seats as Louis J Brann won reelection in Maine over Alfred Ames while Frederick Faile narrowly beat Emerald Dubord for a Senate seat. In Michigan, Arthur J Tracey defeated Willam A Comstock for governor, and Georgia renominated Tugene Talmadge. Arizona backed Ashurst and a large congressman ticket, while Washington saw J O Stephenson lose the Democratic Senate nod to Lewis Schwellenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J Brann
Demmecret
Alfred K Ames
Drederick Fale
Emarald Dubord
Fiale
Dward ] Johnson
Washington
J. O Stephenson
Lewis Schwellenbach
International Typographic Union convention rejects weekly hour proposal
Delegates at the Chicago convention of the International Typographic Union defeated a New York group’s plan for a four day half hour week by referendum. Accusations said to involve Communist interference in the New York local were denied by the local president, whose 19,500 members include print ers. Other delegates circulated warnings about communist influence and the need to guard against the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Banking Committee
Internal Revenue
J . Morgan & Co
Morgan Company
Kuhn Loeb & Co
National City Bank of New York
J PT. Morgan & Co Amb Drevet & Co
Internal Revenue Bureau
Congress
TIM Internnational
Chicago
New York
International Organization
Nationwide poster pledges aid to businesses during NRA drive
A four inch poster is widely distributed urging public support for business establishments. Authorities and NEA committees are to aid distribution as the recovery administration reorganizes under President Roosevelt. General Johnson to remain in an important post as authority is split three ways.
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Cole
Ita
Recovery Administration
Roosevelt
Blugh S Johnson
NRA
Johnson
New corn loan program announced by finance firms
TL CONSTRUCTION Finance corporation announces a new corn loan program offering farmers a 7 percent per bushel rate on corn for any crop year. The RFC has turned over 3100,000,600 to the Commodity Corporation to run the plan, with states including Minnesota, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Colorado participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL Construction Finance Corporation
Commodity Credle Corporation
RVC
RFC
Commodity Corporation
Tninols
Indiana
Town
Kansas
Missa
Gilio
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Colorado
League of Nations votes Russia permanent seat in council
In Geneva the League circulated an invitation to Russia to join the council with a permanent seat. Portugal and Argentina were seen as likely to oppose by not voting. Richard Sandler of Sweden was elected president of the assembly by a near unanimous vote. Poland rejected the general treaty protecting minorities, pledging to resist external control of its minority policies.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Russia
Moscow
Portugal
Argentine
Richard Sandler
Sweden
League Assembly
Poland
League
Joseph Eek
Assembly
Unt
Minoritieg
Curses Through Ages: Ancient Egypt to Modern Beliefs
Dr George Duncan, Egyptian curses expert, reports widespread belief in curses from Egypt to Babylon. The survey notes 105 Elhic curse verses, rituals on landmarks, and medieval clergy invoking blessings while cursing violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S Duncain
American University
Duncen
Israel
American Oriental Society
Philadelphia
Duncan
Gerrizim
Ibal
Gerizim
Babylona
Duncan II
Doctor Duncan
Beief
England
Diunean
Dream cash prize contest promises $1000 a year for life
A vintage promotion offers a yearly $1000 lifetime prize with a lump sum option and 553 cash prizes. Participants must mail a short essay about Camay soap with wrappers, name, and dealer details, to win a Christmas day award starting 1934, guaranteed by Union Central Life Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emplosyees
Procter & Gamble
Union Central Tifa Insurance
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Katharine Clayburger
Jwomans Home Commienz I
Ldegardamore
AfeCalls Magazine
Rut Murrin
Good Tousekeeping Magazine
Finsland
Frader & Gamble Co
Camay
Dept A
Cincinnati O
Iize
United States
Money Desk at Moor of Stock Exchange Runs Bank Loans
Exchange centers its noon activity around a money desk where New York banks and brokers converge to negotiate credit and loans. Banks announce available funds and brokers seek accommodations, making this mechanism the primary conduit for broker loans and bank lending into the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Money Desk
Exchange
John FF
Lynn
Colliers Weekly
New York
Immortals Born Abroad among Signers of Declaration
A note claims eight of the fifty seven signers of the Declaration of Independence were born outside the United States. It specifies one born in Wales two in Scotland two in England and three in Ireland citing a brief line from a 19th century source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Scotian
F’ngland
Irland
Obedience to Health Laws Duty of Parents
Dr Allen Irelan, Director of Physical and Health Education at the New Jersey State Department of Public Instruction, urges that September marks a pivotal time for renewing school health efforts. He states health education belongs at home as parents are the strongest influence on a child’s wellbeing and learning, and that modern schools include health instruction to support this duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Allen
I Irelan
New Jersey State
Eepartment of Public Instruction
Novotny Family Near Lachoy Bohemia Keeps Long Record
The Novotny family near Lachoy Bohemia has not seen a death in four years. Charles Novotny, 98, heads the miller family with 19 children 28 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. The last death was his father. He jokes about his pipe and beer but credits his wife 91 with reminding him to slow down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novotny
Lachoy
Bohemia
Charles Novotny
Mr. Novotny
Eruptions on Scalp Healed After Ointment Trial
Mrs. Omma Yousha of McKeesport Pennsylvania reports scalp eruptions causing itching and burning. After using Cullura Soup and Ointment the eruptions faded in one week and healed in two, with no remaining symptoms. Sold nationwide by Porter Drug & Chemical Corp Malden MA ads.
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Omma Yousha
Monterey St
McKeesport
Poiter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden
Ainss
Adr
Crimson & Nichols Assayers and Chemists Office Ad
A historical classified style notice for Crimson and Nichols Assayers and Chemists lists office and laboratory contact details in Utah. It mentions a West Temple street address, a PO box, and services with envelopes and up-loos furnished on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crismon & Nichols Assayers and
West Temple
Ft, Golt
Lika City
Utah
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Edward W. Pickard
Bf Yeostern Newspaper
Vrius
Garoline
Chemiea
Warm
S‘iest
Ilavana
No & Hall
Secret Service
Unyang
Menriimen Association
Frrronts
Reosa
Am Fthode Island
Steikera
National Guard
Saylesville
Woonsocket
Green Nettle
Saylesvia
Woon
Woonsocket Rayon Company
Green
Thomas I. B McSfahon
United Textile Workers of American
POUR
du Pont
Pierre
Trenee
Eux
Latomoet
Senate Munitiong
du Bont Corporation
Renee du Pont
America
Lcensee
The
Chemical Foundation
Te du Ponts
Navy
King George
London
Nye
J. P. Morgan
J PT
Merlin & Co
Bos
Morgan Partners
J P Morgan
Morgan
Eof Kuhntoeb & Co
Kuhnfoet
Otto H. Kahn
KuhnToeth
George W. Rogers
Frre
Marine Co Dept
Salt Lake City
Hote
Fun
Norman Tabernacle
Ernest C. Rossiter
Mer
Cuthura
Parker
Drugeieis
Drugupta Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Procter & Ambla
Union Central Life Insurance
Ord
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WEAF
NBC Network
Berry McKinley
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