Bonus Vote Will Game Tomorrow
Washington June 14 final vote on the cash bonus was delayed until tomorrow after Representative Eslick of Tennessee collapsed dying on the floor during a speech. House leaders expect passage but lack two thirds to override a veto. Senate leaders peg 55 votes against. President Hoover pledged a veto if it reaches the White House.
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Washington
House
Eslick
Tenn
Representative Swick
Pennsylvania
George Calver
Representative Rainey
Princess Beatrice Undergoes Eye Operation at Kensington Palace
A preliminary cataract removal was performed today on Princess Beatrice at Kensington Palace. The aunt of King George and mother of former Queen Victoria of Spain, she is 75 years old as of April.
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London
Beatrice
George
Kensington Palace
Queen Victoria
Victoria
Spain
Opposition Wins In Newfoundland Vote
Overnight returns from the general election increased the opposition majority and turned Premier Sir Richard Squires’s defeat into an almost complete rout. W C Alderdice was elected with a pledge of at least 20 of 27 seats, while the government won only one candidate, F C Bradley, in Humber.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Richard Squires
Trinity South
Squires
W.C. Alderdice
Legislative Assembly
F. C. Bradley
Humber
Arizona Delegates Back Repeal Demand at Convention
Arizona's nine national delegates vote as a unit and back outright repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. They will accept re submission if the platform writers cannot agree, but call such action pussy footing. The stance comes as the Republican leadership prepares a caucus to decide the party platform.
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Chicago
Arizona
Arizona Weather Fair Tonight And Wednesday
Forecast for Winslow shows a pleasant pattern with little temperature change. Monday will bring a high and Tuesday a low as the week unfolds without dramatic shifts.
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Arizona
Curtis Favored To Be Hoover Running Mate
Arizona State Fair will be held this year per Fair Commission member Cc L Giragi after returning from Phoenix. Governor Hunt had urged cancellation for economy, but the commission decided to proceed, noting conditions justify the fair. The commission’s letter to the governor explains their view.
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Curtis
Hoover
Arizona
Giragi
Fair Commission
Warning to Women's Clubs in National Message
Seattle June 14 Mrs John F Sippel of Baltimore head of the General Federation of Women's Clubs urges women to prioritize spiritual values and guide science for good. She warns against complacency saying women must be character builders who push back horizons to lift the nation.
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Seattle
General Federation of Women's Clubs
John F. Sippel
Baltimore
Tree Planted to Honor Lindbergh Baby in Little Falls
In Little Falls Minnesota a seedling grown from a pine at Lindbergh state park was planted in Memorial Park to honor the memory of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. The plantings tie to Col. Charles Lindbergh's childhood home in the area.
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Lindbergh
Little Falls
Minn
Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh State Park
Memorial Park
President Hoover in excellent health says White House doctor
Washington reports Dr. Joel T. Boone, the White House physician, told a medical gathering that President Hoover enjoys excellent health and bears greater strain than any prior president, calling him a physical rarity despite the burden of the presidency.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Joel T. Boone
White House
Dawes Withdraws From Vice Presidential Chase
In Washington Charles G Dawes announced he would not seek the vice presidency as the Democratic and Republican factions maneuver at the convention. Texas and Iowa delegations backed Dawes as Hoover’s running mate while New Mexico and others showed strong support amid shifting alliances.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Hoover
Curtis
Dawes
Washington
Charles Curtis
Texas
Iowa
New Mexico
Captain Tells of Sea Rescue
Captain James William Wilson of the S. S. Circe Shell reports rescuing a Polish flier drifting at sea after eight days adrift. The flyer, Stanley Hausner, fell into the lifeboat as darkness closed in and survived until pickup despite rough seas and low visibility.
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James William Wilson
S. S. Circe
Shell S
CIRCE
SHELL
Stanley Hausner
Atlantic
Mines blast toll rises as search continues for missing four
SPLASHDAM Va June 14 The blast in Splashdam Smokeless Coal mine left six bodies recovered and rescuers abandoned hope of finding the other four alive. Investigation into the accident was postponed until after the bodies are recovered.
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Splashdam
Splashdam Smokeless Coal Corporation
Oil plan in Oklahoma City reorganizes Co C Julian Oil
Trustees H A Penn C H Rutherford and G H McLain proposed creating a new company to reorganize Co C Julian Oil and Royalty Co allowing partial payment to about 13 000 stockholders. The announcement came from Oklahoma City June 14.
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Oklahoma City
Co. C. Julian Oil and Royalty Company
H. A. Penn
Burbank
Calif
C. H. Rutherford
San Diego
G. H. McLain
Los Angeles
Relief Bill Deadlock Nears End
Washington reports the Senate Banking Committee substituted a $2 billion relief plan for the Garner $2.3 billion measure. The committee ordered the Garner bill to merge with the substitute so both can go to conference, aiming to break the House Senate relief stalemate. The Garner bill allocates $1.2 billion for public construction and raises Reconstruction Corporation capital by $1 billion for loans, plus a $100 million emergency fund. The Wagner plan proposes a $500 million public works bond issue and a $1.5 billion boost in Reconstruction Corporation borrowing power for self liquidating public construction.
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Washington
Senate Democrats
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
House
Reconstruction Corporation
Hoover
Missing Flier Hans Bertram Plane Found In Australia
The airplane of Captain Hans Bertram, a German flier missing since May 17 after leaving Kupano Timor for Darwin, was found near the Drsdale Mission, with a message saying he and his companion went into the bush. An intensive search has begun.
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Wydham
Australia
Hans Bertram
Kupano
Timor Island
Darwin
Drsdale Mission
Bertram
Directors omit dividend on New Haven railroad preferred stock
New York June 14 directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad today omitted the quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars a share on the cumulative preferred stock due at this time.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Bonus Army Moves Toward Phoenix from El Centro
Southern California bonus army increases supplies with two truck loads of cantaloupes donated by a grower and trucks. Commander R. W. Robertson orders evacuation from El Centro to Phoenix via Yuma and appeals to Governors Rolph and Hunt for transportation to the state line and into Phoenix.
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Southern California Bonus Army
Phoenix
Ariz
R. W. Robertson
Yuma
James Rolph, Jr
State Line
G. W. P. Hunt
Arizona
Ford Sees No Help From Conventions on Economic Recovery
Henry Ford stated that issues at political conventions mean little and will not affect economic recovery, jobs, or money in the pockets of average people. He praised President Hoover, predicting reelection, and argued the national conventions cannot aid or hinder the country. Ford blamed the money system and urged measures to put money in workers’ hands.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Fora
Hoover
Mr. Ford
Boy, 10, Demonstrates World's Smallest Radio Set
Oakland California on June 14 Bernard E Berlenbach aged ten demonstrated a crystal and cat's whisker radio set fitted into a walnut half shell. He claimed to tune in local stations with the tiny device.
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Oakland
Cal
Bernard E. Berlenbach
Pullman Company Properties Rise in Valuation
Washington June 14 The Interstate Commerce Commission announces a tentative final valuation update for Pullman Company properties showing a rise from 119 750 000 on June 30 1919 to 174 822 456 on December 31 1931 an increase of 54 450 000. The commission notes this as the first updated valuation since it began valuing railroads and transportation companies.
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Washington
Pullman Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Speakeasies Raided By Officers
Federal prohibition agents raided seven Loop speakeasies in Chicago destroying bars equipment and liquor. The action aimed to support the extended local drive to dry up the city for the Republican and Democratic national conventions amid downtown rallies and hotel crowds.
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Chicago
Dickinson Backs Hoover as Farm Board Defends Tariff
In Chicago L J Dickinson urges re election of Herbert Hoover as a dependable path to normal conditions. He praises the Farm Board and attacks Democrats while lauding the Smoot Hawley tariff as defense against cheap imports and a boon to farmers amid a low mood at the Republican national convention.
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Chicago
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt Aids With Walker Ouster Case
Governor Roosevelt named Martin Conboy and Justice John E Mack to analyze ouster evidence against Mayor James J Walker. Seabury presented the files for Hofstadter Legislative Committee. Roosevelt will decide alone. Additional accusations of incompetence were filed by Democrats led by James E Finagan.
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N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Martin Conboy
New York City
Supreme Court
John E. Mack
Poughkeepsie
James J. Walker
Samuel Seabury
Hofstadter Legislative Committee
New York
Means Faces Prison Term in Lindbergh Kidnap Swindle
Gaston B. Means, famed detective, found guilty on two counts of larceny in a sensational Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. He swindled $104,000 from Mrs. Edward B. McLean by posing as a rescuer of the ill fated child. Each count carries a maximum ten year term and a $2,000 fine.
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Washington
Gaston B. Means
Lindbergh
District 1 of
Columbia Supreme Court
Edward B. McLean
Chilean junta solidifies as Merino joins cabinet
In Santiago on June 14 the revolutionary junta regained unity with Rolando Merino named interior minister to replace Carlos Davila who had resigned. Finance Minister LaGarrigue assured no immediate damage to foreign investments, including the $375,000,000 Coca Cola Co. stake held by Americans, as a long study of the matter proceeds.
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Chile
Rolando Merino
Carlos Davila
Senor .Davila
Alfredo LaGarrigue
Congress Could Adjourn By Next Saturday Says McNary
Senator McNary told reporters that if remaining legislation advances as planned Congress could adjourn by next Saturday. The statement followed a 30 minute meeting with President Hoover and reflects optimism about finishing the current session this week.
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Washington
Hoover
McNary
Oregon
Congress
Garner Remains In Bed From Bronchitis Attack
Speaker Garner, fever free for the first time since Saturday, stayed in bed at the Capitol to recuperate from bronchitis. He conducted brief talks with close aides on the congressional legislative situation.
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Washington
Garner
Weather Keeps Akron At Carolina Mooring
PARRIS ISLAND S C June 14 Due to adverse weather along the coast Lieutenant Commander C E K Rosendahl decided to keep the dirigible Akron tied to the mooring mast here until tomorrow.
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Parris Island
S. C
C. EK. Rosendahl
Virginian Railway declares quarterly dividend of $1.50
The Virginian Railway board of directors announced a regular quarterly dividend of 1.50 per share on common stock. The decision was disclosed in New York on June 14.
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New York
Virginian Railway
Republicans Meet Quietly As Nation Debates Prohibition
The Republican convention in Chicago meets in a quiet two hour session. Senator L J Dickinson and Tambasto address the gathering while talks on wet and dry issues remain uncertain. Committees on platform and credentials begin late today with Jamies R Garfield and Albert W Jefferies leading them. The convention plans two Wednesday sessions at 11 a m and 4 p m.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Chicago Stadium
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Tambasto
Lincoln
Hoover
Nicholas Murray Butler
Jamies
R. Garfield
Ohio
Albert
W. Jefferies
Omaha
Neb
Senate Urges Hoover to Recommend Government Economies
June 14 reports show the Senate calling on President Hoover to propose specific economies to Congress. Liberal dry elements in the Republican party discuss a resubmission plank satisfactory to the administration. Senator Smoot says conferees have agreed to the Hoover furlough plan, claiming about 130 million dollars in savings.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Congress
Chicago
Republican Party
Smoot
Utah
House
Death certificate lists Valet Sharpe in Morrow home tragedy
Englewood New Jersey June 14 death certificate for Valet Sharpe a maid in the Dwight W. Morrow home records death by her own hand and notes she was married with husband’s name unknown.
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Englewood
N. J
Violet Sharpe
Dwight W. Morrow
Hoover signs tax law amendment linking excise to earlier deliveries
President Hoover signed an amendment to the tax law directing excise levies onto deliveries made to non dealers before May 1. The change sought to connect forty to fifty million dollars in revenue.
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Washington
Hoover
Destructive hurricane devastates Sula Valley banana plantations
A powerful hurricane struck last night destroying all banana plantations in the Sula Valley between Chamelecon and San Pedro, Honduran. The storm caused extensive agricultural damage and disrupted regional production.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Sula Valley
Chamelecon
San Pedro
Senate Banking Committee Approves Loan Discount Bank Bill
The Senate Banking Committee approved the administration sponsored bill to create a system of more loan discount banks.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
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