President declines to commit on misquotation claims
Washington November 1948 President Roosevelt refused to commit when a Massachusetts delegation urged 25 percent duty on hides to protect the boot and shoe industry. Governor Douglas led the group arguing for concessions while Henry M Whitney defended his campaign statements as misrepresented.
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Bay State
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Douglas
White House
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Whiten
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St Jeither
Douglas Selame
Austin
Henry M. Whitres
Leutenant Berenor
Wain Hy
Dougtio
Canada
Lumber Men at Columbia Merge Two Associations Form New Union
Two regional lumber groups at Columbia merged their activities and elected officers. The newly formed association will centralize the lumber industry across the two Carolinas and parts of Maryland with a capital of 20 million dollars and an annual output of about 2 billion feet. Delegates from North and South Carolina and Virginia elected a three vice president slate, with meetings and a banquet wrapping up Craven County activities.
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Queens of
Ti Ve Association
South Crojina Lover Association
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Carolinas
Maryland
Com& Capital
ELC
Norte
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Virginia
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Ueda
Russia Strikes Broaden as Government Seems Unprepared
Proletariat general strike begins in St Petersburg as thousands walk out by noon amid snowfall. Troops guard orders and rumors swear troops might fire on crowds. Strikers demand clemency for Kronstadt mutineers. people feel armed and wary of the Black Hundreds. Father Gapon reportedly returns. divisions arise among strike leaders over strategy while city readers seek order. Continued on Second Page.
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Rusalia
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Poland
Isle of Pines Moves to Declare Independence and US Territory
In Havana the Isle of Pines inhabitants declare independence from Cuba and organize a US territory government. A territorial convention names officers, seats elections, and seeks recognition from President Roosevelt. The move, backed by the American Club, aims to establish a local legislature and appoint a delegate to Congress. Continued on Page Three.
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Cuba
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Chalmoun
American Club
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Ellis Root
Leonard Wood
Remildall
Pearcy
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Trntteg
Cotton Growers Form Pool to Withdraw 3,000,000 Bales
Leaders of the Leane association announce a pool to remove 3 million bales from the market. President Jordan says about half the crop has been sold at 10 cents per pound, leaving the remainder for spinners at roughly six to seven cents. The plan aims to control supply and influence prices amid ongoing market calculations.
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Jorden
Bridges Smith Wins Mayoralty In Hot Macon Race
Macon Ga November 18 Special Bridges Smith defeats Judge A L Miller for mayor in one of the closest contests in Macon history with a majority of 83 The total vote 2300 with some ballots rejected Three wards show Smith leading in two totals Miller leads in one Ward Smith thanks supporters as bonfires and fireworks light the city Council race also draws sharp contention and determines reelection of incumbents Mayor Smith’s administration noted for paving street work and a new city auditorium plus a strong career in printing journalism and public service.
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Houston County
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Bibb County
Academy of the Blind
Absorbed in Hot Metal Leaves No Bodies Found
Inquest into the Midvale Steel Works deaths of laborers John F. Orkin and Joseph Garcia reveals they entered a pit as 80,000 pounds of hot metal leaked and absorbed them. Not a trace of their bodies was found. The coroner's jury returns an incidental death verdict and the company will remove about 8,000 pounds of steel from the site.
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Joseph
Garcia
Midvale
Steel Company
Yale Students Rescued After Duck Boat Plunge Off Branford
Three Yale students Harold F. Damon William Baxter Jr and W H Coursen were rescued after spending seventeen hours on a rock a mile off Branford during a duck shooting trip. A fierce gale boosted 40 mile an hour winds creating immense seas until Captain Edward Baldwin of Branford saved them with a naptha launch. They landed safely at Branford later that day reporting a fine time despite the peril.
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Long Island
Harold F. Damon
Honolulu
Willian Baxter, Jr
Wilmington
Del
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Scranton
Yale
Edward Baldwin
Double Beach
Taunton Roek
Moulders Leave Conference in Decatur Alabama
Decatur Alabama November 15 Special. A conference held by Surtig and Dolan of the Lomstide and Nashville railroad with a committee of moulders lasted all day. The railroad refused to meet demands for time and wage increases. Most of the moulders left for other foundries. no trouble is expected.
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Surtig and Dolan
Lomstide and Nashville Railroad
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Raiload
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Wincaci
Forecast for Thursday and Friday Weather Across States
The forecast covers Georgia Virginia the Carolinas Florida Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas Texas. Fair to warm with light to fresh southwest or west winds, with Friday remaining fair in most areas. Highest temperatures near 82, lowest around 33, with normal values noted and some precipitation in past 24 hours.
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Lipton’s reply to inquiry claims secret marriage
From various stations, no America’s Cup, no wife, Lipton’s regrets about not being married. Sir Thomas Lipton reportedly replied to state inquiries from New York decades ago that he was secretly wedded to Beatengit. In London November 15, a collision near Sedu wall river sank Phileéelruit, with crew saved from the Ernford.
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United Stats
Thomas Receiver
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