Big Reward Sought to Break Armored Car Heist Silence
United States Trucking Corporation plans a reward in excess of 25000 to crack the $427000 armored car robbery. Police and company officials believe a large payout could trigger underworld leaks and aid the investigation. Max Cohen, Detroit Purple Gang suspect, was briefly detained in Manhattan as the case drew links to organized crime.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
N. Y
Atlantic Seaboard
United States Trucking Corporation
Underworld
Dempsey
Long Beach
Long Island
Cohen
Detroit
John J. Sullivan
Max Cohen
Sam Davis
Purple Gang
Manhattan
New York
White Plains
Hutchinson
Aes
Newark
Dorothy Thompson Ordered From Germany by Secret Police
Berlin reports that Dorothy Thompson, wife of Sinclair Lewis, was ordered to leave Germany within 24 hours by the secret police citing alleged hostile attitude toward the regime. She had written extensively on Germany and Hitler and reportedly published an interview with Hitler before he rose to power. Thompson was to depart tonight by the north express to Paris.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sinclair Lewis
Dorothy Thompson
Germany
Lewis
Hitler
North Express
Paris
Danville Doctor Accused by New York Architect
A New York architect filed a $10,000 federal suit today in Danville alleging alienation of Mrs. Thomas's affections by Dr. Harry J. Langston, a local physician. The 500 word complaint dates back to last May and cites Mrs Virginia Carrington's Danville visit for choral society rehearsals. Langston's attorneys deny any misconduct.
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Associated Press
Salt Danville
United States
Richard B. Thomas
Harry J. York
Tee Langston
Langston
Roosevelt to seek permanent features of NRA act
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress to fix permanent the best features of the National Industrial Recovery Act and set up an interim NRA organization within two weeks to guide the Blue Eagle. He indicated Hugh S. Johnson would continue as recovery administrator, though details may shift as reorganization proceeds.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
NRA
Blue Eagle
Hughs. Johnson
Johnson-Richberg
Johnson
Donald R. Richberg
National Emergency Council
Executive Council
Johnson and Richberg
Hyde Park
White House
Richberg
Van Meter’s Body Taken To Indiana For Private Funeral
The body of Homer Van Meter a Dillinger gangster was brought to Fort Wayne Indiana this afternoon. It was taken to an undertaking parlor with only his brother Harry Van Meter present. The body will be moved to another casket and placed in Lindenwood Cemetery receiving vault. No funeral or burial services were announced or scheduled.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
Homer van Meter
Dillinger
Harry van Meter
Lindenwood Cemetery
President Roosevelts Hyde Park Move to Summer White House
President Roosevelt cleared his desk to depart for Hyde Park New York where he will set up a summer White House. With the White House offices under reconstruction he may remain until late September and his special train will reach Hyde Park early tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
White House
New York
Death of Mrs. Amanda H. Striker at Front Royal Va
Mrs Amanda Henry Striker 59 wife of William L Striker of Front Royal Virginia died at home after a long illness. She is survived by husband two sons William L Striker Jr and Clarence Striker of Front Royal, one daughter Mrs Fred Hunter of York Pa, three sisters and one brother. Funeral from her late home at 2 pm Sunday conducted by Rev R B Clagett with interment Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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Amanda Henry Striker
William L. Striker
Front Royal
Striker
Branson Henry
Arthur N. Ritter
R B. Clagett
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Corn hog plan disbursements reach forty five million
The farm administration announced corn hog benefit payments totaling about 45,550,000 to cooperating farmers as checks totaling 480,197 have been issued. About two million dollars are paid daily, covering roughly half of the first 133,000,000 installment with one third of contracts processed. State disbursements include Frederick at 18,246 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Farm Administration
P Frederick
University Hall Fire Destroys Wings at Ole Miss
A $50,000 blaze swept Gordon Hall at the University of Mississippi in Oxford destroying the west and center wings of the dormitory. The building was unoccupied during summer repairs and officials believe an electric wire started the fire.
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Associated Press
Oxford
Miss
Gordon Hall
University of Mississippi
Officials Escape In Plane Crash In Biscayne Bay
In Miami on August 25 Julius F. Stone FERA administrator F. P. Bartlett Rexford Tugwell aide Nelnderson FERA labor relations adviser and Major A. B. Mc Cullen state airport supervisor escaped injury when the plane they rode to Key West crashed in Biscayne Bay shortly after takeoff.
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Miami
Fla
Julius F. Stone
FERA
F. P. Bartlett
Rexford Tugwell
Nelnderson
Fera Labor Relations
Washington
A. B. McCullen
Key West
Biscayne Bay
Girl proves swimming skill in harbor dare
In Baltimore a young New Yorker Joanne Jackson explained she stripped to swim better than the United States Navy after a dare from three sailors at a beer tavern. Police recovered her from the harbor and heard her account of the incident.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
United States Navy
Joan Jackson
New York
Bronx
Unemployment Insurance Backed as Necessary by Hopkins
Washington Aug 24 The Federal Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins said unemployment insurance has become a necessity and must be fitted into the New Deal as Congress prepares for a future battle over relief. He noted Britain’s dole as an example while the President’s social security committee works on a plan to craft legislation for introduction early in the next session. Hopkins returned from Europe as the White House reviews approaches, leaving Wagner-Lewis reforms without current support from Hopkins.
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Washington
Harry Hopkins
Dole
Hopkins
Europe
Little Eva Sought Aid In Insurance Plot Question
A report at Mrs Meyers’s home shows Eva presenting an insurance policy and asking if anyone would kill a man for 400 dollars. The inquiry follows Eva’s request for help and a discussion about the policy’s face value.
Taylor Denies Attack Claim in Slaying Case
In Birmingham Ald August 25 Harold Taylor again protested his innocence in the murder of Faye New a Howard College co ed and denied charges of attempting to assault Mrs Clara Cost hours before taking Faye on a drive Mrs Cost had filed the warrant after a special grand jury session was ordered to probe the New slaying
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ald
Harold Taylor
Pretty Faye New
Howard College
Clara Cost
Faye
Great Massanetta Bible Conference Ends After Weekend Sessions
Harrisonburg reports the Great Massanetta Bible Conference concludes Sunday night at Massanetta Springs. Notable speakers include Dr. Gordon of Los Angeles, Dr. Evans, Dr. Stidger, and Dr. Smith Elon College president. The Hagerstown A Capella Choir performs, with sessions across morning, afternoon, and evening including sermons by Dr. Norwood and Stidger.
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Harrisonburg
Massanetta Springs
Wm. L. Stidger
Wm. Evans
Raymond K. Hollinger
Capella
Hagerstown
5. D. Gordon
Raymond Hollinger
A. Capella Choir
D. Gordon
Hollinger
Mm. L. Stidger
Gordon
Los Angeles
America
Homeletics
L. E. Smith
Elon College
Christian Church
Massanetta
Westminster Choir
F. W. Norwood
Hunter B. Blakely
First Presbyterian Church
Staunton
Christian Church Day
S. D. Gordon
Mr. Hollinger
B. J. Earp
The
Elon
North Carolina
Youth Fellowship
Kenneth Hook
Winchester
Joe French
Ocean Grove
L E Smith
Wm. J. Andes
Farley urges GOP help for Democrats in recovery push
Postmaster General Farley outlines administrative priorities from relief to monetary reform and NRA modifications. He says business is mending, confidence rising, and urges businessmen and bankers to accelerate recovery under the President’s leadership.
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NRA
Post Office Department
Society Folk Out For Race Classic
Several thousand society sports men and women gathered at Fair Hills Maryland for a race classic event with notable attendees and bustling social scene. The gathering highlighted prominent participants and a festive atmosphere amid the competitive showcase.
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Associated Press
Fair Hills
Du Ponts Foxcatchers Cup Stables Grand National Hope
The estate of William Du Pont Jr hosts the inaugural Foxcatchers National Cup Steeplechase on his new two mile fourteen jump course. Du Pont predicts Foxcatchers will rise to the grand national of America in coming years.
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William du Pont, Jr
du Pont
Baggs and Rosenbaum Capture National Veterans Doubles Title
Fred C. Baggs and William Rosenbaum of New York defeat J. Adams Jr. of New York and A. R. Kaiser of Chicago 7-5 6-2 to win the National Veterans Doubles crown.
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Phil
Fred C. Baggs
William Rosenbaum
New York
J. Adams, Jr
A. R. Kaiser
Chicago
Jail Break On Welfare Island Nipped In Bud
New York officials tightened city penitentiary security after an anonymous tip revealed a planned jail break on Welfare Island. Four isolation block inmates had cut through a roof beam with a table knife and could have escaped through the slate roof, said Commissioner Austin H McCormick.
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New York
Welfare Island
Austin H McCormick
Commissioner of
Correction
McCormick
Wheat and grain quotations in Chicago and Baltimore markets
Closing prices in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are supplied daily by the Associated Press. Futures show Sept and Dec contracts for wheat and corn, oats, rye, barley with varying new and old crop values. Spot quotes list No. 2 red wheat at 1.05 1/2 and other grades, plus corn and other grain bids in Baltimore and Winchester markets.
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Chicago
Baltimore
the Star
Associal Press
Pirates Joined Shantung Army After USS Payoff
In Shanghai on August 25 the 60 Chinese marine pirates who seized the British steamer Shantien and abducted six English and eighteen Chinese were integrated into the Shantung provincial army. Governor Han Fu-Chu said their surrender was sincere and approved their enlistment as soldiers.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Shantung
Han Fu-Chu
Orchard Picnic Attracts About 2000 Attendees
An estimated two thousand people attended the orchard picnic, with many cars from states as far as Ohio. The event, started about a decade ago by Senator Byrd, drew orchardists, officials, scientists and others to mingle and discuss issues. Showers paused activity briefly as attendees sought shelter in cars and nearby buildings. Northern Virginia counties and neighboring states provided large delegations while distant guests were present.
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Ohio
Byrd
Virginia
Virginian Moore Named Acting Secretary of State
R Walton Moore of Fairfax Virginia was commissioned as acting secretary of state by President Roosevelt due to the absence of Hull and under secretary Phillips. Moore is the first Virginian to hold the post since Abel Upshur in 1843, continuing Virginia's long list of notable secretaries.
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Associated Press
Washington
R. Walton Moore
Fairfax
Roosevelt
Hull
Phillips
Virginia
Republic
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
James Madison
Edmund Randolph
John Marshall
Moore
Abel P. Upshur
Tyler
Escaped Convict Slain In Battle With Officers
Dennis Morris an escaped Oklahoma convict was killed in a gun battle with Adair county officers near Watts after robbers wounded Waldroop a Watts merchant. State guards bloodhounds and county officers pursued Morris’s group to a camp two and a half miles west of Watts where the fight occurred.
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Associated Press
Watts
Okla
Dennis Morris
Oklahoma
Adair County
Morris
Waldropp
State
McAlester
Waldroop
Livestock And Produce Market Report From Baltimore and Philadelphia
Baltimore market notes show cattle prices steady to mixed with steers and heifers in broad ranges and calves steady. Hog prices rise with various weight bands. sheep and lambs cited with good and common categories. Philadelphia reports include dressed poultry prices and close eggs at 3,161, with nearby mixed colors graded firsts at 22.24 to 22.42.
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The
Associated Press
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Philad
SPHIA
U. S. Dept
Unique Credit Plan Enables Livestock Purchases
Farmers may buy livestock using a credit arrangement with the Strasburg Production Credit Association. Loans are secured by a lien on the livestock and repaid when sold. Contact Julian Everley in Strasburg to arrange a loan. The Association operates nationwide as farmer managed and funds loans by discounting notes with the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank.
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Strasburg
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Production Credit Association
Farm Credit Administration
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Puerto Rico
Market Advances Pause After Open in New York Stocks
New York trading opened with small gains in staples like American Sugar Refining and in U S Steel, Western Union, Cuban American Sugar and major issues. Stocks ended with mixed results as traders weighed a reciprocal Cuba trade pact and rising commodity indices amid a cautious session on August 25.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Western Union
General Motors
Union Pacific
Sears Roebuck
New York Central
American Telephone
Cuba
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Allied Chemical
American Can
American Smelters
American Tel & Tel
Arch Topeka & 8
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Consol
General Electric
Goodyear
Int Harvester
Johns Manville
Montgomery Ward
N. J. Central
Penn. Railroad
Oil of
N. J
Woolworth
Orchardists Conference in Winchester Discusses Grade Standards
Mr Bier will oversee interpretation of grades and training of assistants under a federal state agriculture agreement. The talk covered Virginia domestic apple grades and packaging marks as inspectors compare packing quality across Roanoke Lovington Charlottesville Staunton and Washington.
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Bier
Ofgriculture
Meek
Virginia
U.S
Roanoke
Lovingston
Charlottesville
Staunton
Washington
Bankhead Announces Bid for House Speaker Post
JTSPAR Alabama August 25. Representative W. B. Bankhead declares candidacy for speaker of the U S House to succeed the late Henry T. Rainey of Illinois.
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Associated Press
Jtspar
Ala
W. B. Bankhead
House of Representatives
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Rev Dr Gaffney To Preach Sunday at Loudoun Street
The Rev Dr Albert Sidney Gaffey of Belle Vernon Pennsylvania will preach at 11 am and 8 pm tomorrow at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Sunday Bible classes and Christian Endeavor societies meet at their usual hours. Dr and Mrs Gaffey are visiting relatives near Bruce.
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Albert Sidney Gaffey
Belle Vernon
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Societies
Gaffey
Brucetown
Local Markets and Retail Prices Snapshot
Local markets list wholesale and retail prices for flour, corn products, eggs, dairy items, and feeds. Prices appear per bag or per hundredweight with variety by weight, and include items such as patent flour, shelled corn, middlings, creamery butter, eggs, and mixed feeds.
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Star
Lee
Seeesee
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