Notre Dame Falls to USC in 1931 Showdown
The 1931 football season featured a shocking 16 14 USC upset of Notre Dame on November 21. The South Bend powerhouse, boasting regulars and reserves, was overwhelmed by swift outside runs and aerials, ending Notre Dame's three-year dominance. The piece surveys the era, noting lack of a clear national champion and naming standout players and coaches across regions.
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Notre’Dame
Southern California
Amy Tank
South Bend
California
Adoura Dame
York
Rose Howl
ENI
Pitt
Harvard
Amy
Yale
Tulane
Tennessee
Northwestern
Purdue
Michigan
Middle West
Nebraska
Wildcats
Texas
Southwest
Steera
Southern Methodist
St. Mary’s
Rocky Mountain
Ike Armstrong
Utes
Pacific Coast
Barry Wed
Jerry, Dalrympie
Don Zinomerman
Herman Hickman
John
Harry) Cain
Vernon
Catfish) Smith
South
Pug Rentner
Marchy Schwartz
Clarence Munn
Weldon
Speedy) Mason
Frank Christiansen
Rockies
Ernie Pinckett
Orville Mohler
Gaius Shaver
Bud Toscant
John Baker
We Have Faith In American People And Resources
A brief patriotic statement emphasizing belief in the American public. It extols the nation's abundant materials, manpower, and financial strength, urging confidence in enterprise and future progress.
Ransom Suspect Held After Denver Kidnapping
Benjamin P. Bowers manager of the Denver Baking Company was held for a fifty thousand dollar ransom after being abducted from his home by two men armed with revolvers who forced him to tell the captors where to pay the money. The incident followed by reports of trials in Athens County and legislative moves on reconstruction finance. Local officials aimed to stabilize banks and currency after a wave of bank closings and public confidence fears.
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Benjamin P. Bower
Denver Baking Company
Bower
Aix Personne
Athens County
Athens County Common
Pleas Court
Arthur West
Tucker
Basil Coe
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Gaylord Hadcliffe
Carappell
Rob Kuilty
White House
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House
Reconstruction Corporation
Bernard Baruch
New York
Edward N., Hurley
Chicago
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Siganr
Reginald. Harmon
Pente
Champeigm
Marion, Jr
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Bank Robbery Foiled in Amesville Cashier Shot at Bandits
In Amesville this morning two bandits attempted a First National Bank hold up. Cashier Frank Thomas fired on them, hitting a bulletproof button on his undershirt that deflected a shot. Both bandits fled toward Marietta. no money was taken. Thomas, 62, has 22 years as bank employee. Deputies and officers from nearby counties scour roads for two men, ages about 30.
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Amesville
Marietta
Town
Breil
Thomas
Pnet
Sharpes
Bass
Wustache
Megonds
Sherife Wayne Wingett
Fee
Ed Eee
Special Hawaii session slows Hawaii cleanup effort
Territorial lawmakers push a special session to clean up Hawaii and address women’s issues, while a separate case in Kentucky prompts calls for relief. A grand jury in Hawaii convened but did not take up the cane indictment. Names involved include Mrs Grace Hubbard and Joe Kahahawai, among others, in a high profile set of charges.
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United Press
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Hawaii
Kentucky
Releane Dex
Gry Winn
Ate
Grace Hubbard Qtortanone
Cher tn-Inslay
Dobbs
Thomas H. Maante
Joe Kahahawai
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Ball
Mastic
War era debate and comments on southern ignorance
Members of the House and Senate faced a ruling on a resolution condemning Kentucky for applauding President Reeves on defense. Senator James K. Jarrett lashed out at Southern ignorance, calling some of the dumbest people in the country from the South and urging prayer for enlightenment. He also criticized the press for sensational coverage in the recent crisis, accusing papers of defaming Eono ele and spreading harmful articles about the region.
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Carry T. Mils
James K. Jarrett
South
United States
Hawaii
Jarrett
Kenituelky
Naval Economic Policy Questions Stir Debates in Senate
In Washington on January 90 the Navy committee questioned Rear Admiral Upham, head of the Bureau of Navigation, about naval economies over the past year. Upham warned that attempts to “wreck” the nation in an emergency could be concealed by budget cuts and urged careful scrutiny by lawmakers.
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Adnetrad
Saye Economics
Michi Hert
Tiny Mother Admits Birth Of Small Baby
A brief, unclear note reports the birth of a tiny baby to Mrs. Mabel Teas ehod and Mrs Ryedet talthes tall. The child is described as normal and weighing a small amount at birth, with several garbled phrases surrounding the event.
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Mabel Teasehod
Ryedet Talthes
Nymmals
Investigation Opens Charges Watch Company Swindle
Cleveland reports an investigation into an alleged swindle scheme connected to a watch and jewelry firm. Authorities allege bank losses and bankruptcy filings tied to the case. An auditor team and county official probes are under way to uncover employee involvement and fraudulent activities.
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Cleveland
CAL
Emrich Bo
Thie Stead Watch & Jewelry
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