New Effort to Abolish the Electoral College
Washington AP United States news report outlines shifts in electoral power from reapportionment affecting 32 states and debate over direct presidential election. Senator Norris denounces the system as antiquated and predicts a constitutional amendment may be sought, detailing how electors vote and how majority is required to elect a president.
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Norris
Nebraska
Congress
George Washington
Senate
House
House of Representatives
California
Michigan
Texas
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Connecticut
Florida
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Missouri
Georgia
Iowa
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Philadelphia
Secretary of State
Oon Othe
Insult orders dogs shot on farm in England
There is speculation over motive as Sam Insult ordered two prized dogs shot five weeks after authorities monitored his farm in Reading England. Colman the veterinarian killed the dogs and buried them. the animals suffered from health issues and the vet described the dogs as elderly and in poor condition.
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England
Chirago
Greece
Colman
Pastor Abolishes Collection Plate at Calvary Baptist
Rev S A Remicks of Calvary Baptist Church announced a policy to aid working men unable to contribute. A basket for voluntary offerings replaces the regular Sunday collection in the church vestibule.
Gasoline Theft Reported At Center Point Warehouse
County officials investigated a theft of 115 gallons of gasoline from a Skelly Oil warehouse in Center Point. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon led the inquiry with details from A Hopp and others noting the heist occurred Wednesday night.
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Skelly Ol
Center Point
Hoeves
Hopp
Robbiny
Larry Condon
Swedish Prince Weds Coburg Princess In Royal Ceremony
In Coburg 67 royal guests gathered for the first German royal wedding since the republic. Prince Gustaf Adolph of Sweden and Princess Sybille Calme united in a religious ceremony after a previous civil service. A torch parade of 4,000 patriotic groups followed, with locals celebrating the royal event.
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Coburg
Nazis
Steel Helmets
Fire Department
Meistersinger
Siegfried
Gustaf Adolphus
Sybille Calma
Sweden
Roosevelt Attacks Hoover Era Business Policy and Calls for Reform
In a vigorous speech Roosevelt attacks the Hoover administration and prominent businessmen for unsound economic policies. He vows to restore orderly, humane governance and broad prosperity, criticizing back-seat driving finance and risky speculation while urging a concerted national approach. He travels from Indianapolis to Terre Haute en route to Springfield.
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Wall Street
Public Utilities and Finance
Roosevelt
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Hoover
Henry Ford W W. Atterbury
United States
Indianapolis
Terre Haute Ind
Springfield
New Deal Hope Seen in Roosevelt Address
Governor Roosevelt argues the 1932 campaign marks a new deal in American politics and governance. He faults the current Republican leadership for economic policies that harmed prosperity and urges support for Roosevelt’s program to restore work, wealth, and national unity. He praises America's resources and population while attacking private monopolies and wartime warnings in opposition to the GOP.
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Indianapolis
Franklin D Roosevelt
United States
Illegal possession charge dismissed for Edward L. O Connor Iowa City
Des Moines AP reports Edward L. O Connor of Iowa City had a charge of dosing while intoxicated dismissed due to lack of evidence. The hearing on illegal possession of intoxicating liquor was continued to 9 am Monday. O Connor, a Democratic candidate for attorney general, was arrested after a collision near Mitchelmlty.
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Des Moines
John S Bell
Edward L. O Connor
Towa City
Moncas
Iquor O'Connor
Lusanto
Mitchelmlty
James Parsons
O' Connor
Robbery at Illinois Bank halves $12000 haul
Bandits robbed a Illinois bank of about 12000 dollars. They forced two bank officials and four customers into a vault before making their escape. Police described the attackers as armed. No injuries were reported. Local authorities investigated the incident at the Bethe National Bank in Belleville.
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Belleville
Thursdat
Bethe Cur “National Bank
Mellon Endorses Hoover Record in England Address
United States Ambassador Andrew Mellon praised President Hoover's policies in Manchester before the English-speaking Union. He defended tariffs, outlined emergency measures like the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Federal Reserve powers, and argued U S financial strength can withstand external shocks while supporting a world economic conference.
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Manchester
Eng
United States
Andrew W. Mellon
Hoover
America
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Americas
Relief Drive Falls Short as Pledges Hit 80.75
The city unemployment relief fund stood at 80 975 toward an ambitious goal of 175 000. Reported donations included noncash pledges such as 57 haircuts ten bushels of apples meats and potatoes while teachers contributed about 10000 not yet counted in the total. Officials urged continued giving and promised county wide solicitations and rework of pledges to boost the drive.
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Chamber of Commerce
John B Northcott
W H Stepanek
Harold Horan
George Laird
Clympaten
Hungry unemployed march on London tests government response
Thousands of destitute protesters converge on London from fourteen routes led by a tattered army of hunger, demanding relief and reduced dole cuts. Police brace for possible unrest as the march nears Parliament with funds exhausted to feed the crowd.
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London
Wahington
Bo. F
Washington
Dole
County Hall
Editorial consensus on Roosevelt bonus stance across papers
Newspaper editorials from Buffalo New York New York Boston St Paul and Minneapolis critique Governor Roosevelts position on cash bonuses for World War I veterans. Opinions range from praise for honesty to charges of timidity and political maneuvering amid a balanced budget debate.
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New York Sun
Ind Rep
Roosevelt
Garner Statement Says Hoover Failed In His Promises
In a statement on Thursday night Speaker John N Garner accused President Hoover of failing to keep his promises and taking credit for measures started by Democrats. He cited Hoover's 1928 speeches and warned that continuing current policies risks the nation's prosperity and stability. Garner vowed to answer Hoover's Cleveland address and press for explanations on unemployment.
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Washington
Hoover
House
John N Garner
Cleveland
Garner
Newark
Des Moines
Woaver
Hoover Denies Foreign Interests Amid Oil Pamphlet Claims
In a telegram to CC Teague, President Hoover stated he has had no financial ties outside the United States in the last fifteen years. The message responded to claims from California campaign workers that he opposed the oil tariff due to ownership of foreign wells.
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Los Angeles
CC Teague
California
Hoover
United States
Teague
Richberg Reiterates Norris Charge on Federal Judgeship Offer
Chicago telegram reveals Donald R Richberg, lawyer for labor unions, confirmed Senator Norris's claim that Secretary Doak offered a federal judgeship to pressure opposition to the anti injunction bill. Doak denied the charges as libel and contested Norris's statements.
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Chicago
Donald R Richberg
George W. Norris
Labor
William N Doak
Richberg
Doak
Norris
Cleveland
Insull Sues Uncle Sam Over $230000 Tax Assessments
Samuel Insull and his wife and son filed a suit with the board of tax appeals for refunds and to terminate deficiency assessments totaling 230,750. They challenge a 156,951 tax on elder Insull, 17,239 for Mrs. Insull, and 23,549 for Samuel Jr. The action argues ordinary income was mischaracterized as taxable net gain from 1930 stock sales in Insull enterprises.
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Washington
Greece
Samuel Insull
Board of Tax Appeals
Laurence Graves
Insull
Margaret
Samuel, Jr
Insull Utilities Enterprises
Qraves
John Nance Garner Called The Forgotten Man By Ambassador Edge
Rochester New York (UP) Ambassador to France Walter E Edge labeled John Nance Garner the forgotten man. He said Garner has been left in the dark since his nomination over three months ago and urged that Hoover's budget cuts and Roosevelt's deficit rise mislead voters about national leadership. Edge criticized Democratic tariff plans as a Santa Claus approach to foreign nations.
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New York World-Telegram
Ind
Roosevelt
Hoover
Rochester
Franklin D Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
Walter E. Edge
France
Jack Garner
Texas
Hearst
McAdoo
Edge
Washington
New York
United States
Ford Says New York Bankers Control Most Of Money
Henry Ford claimed that most U S money is controlled by international bankers in New York and that the government must regain control of currency volume. He tied the remark to his support for Hoover and urged Congress to act, saying no business improvement without monetary reform.
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New York Evening Post
Ford
New York
Dearborn
Mich
Henry Ford
Hoover
Congress
Twinplex Tale: Capos, Nurses, Doctors All Twins
A Florida mother of twins, Mrs. Vernon C. Capo of Cortez, welcomed twin boys. The story notes that Mrs. Capo is a twin, her husband has twin brothers, the attending nurse has twin boys, the doctor has a twin brother, and the reporter has twin sons. The piece highlights a cascade of twins across the story.
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Bradenton, Fla
Vernon C. Capo
Cortez
Iowa News In Brief: Oxford Junction to Edgewood items
Funeral services for Mrs. Mike Kulhavy were held in Oxford Junction after a paralytic stroke in Rock Island. Phillip H. Smith and Mildred Melsa wed at Rock Island with plans to farm near Belle Plaine. West Union and Hopkinton reports cover missionary society talks and a Young Republican club setup. A drive to pave gaps on highway 18 is planned by northeastern Iowa businessmen. Gerald Seward, 14, was injured by a horse at a dairy in Edgewood with a three inch head gash treated locally.
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Oxford Junction
Mike Kulhavy
Rock Island
Joseph Kulhavy
Mary Diouly
George
Kansas City
Grover
Jeannette
St. Louis
Gus
Lucille
Lilac Camp
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Belle Plaine
Phillip H. Smith
Ed. Smith
Mildred Melsa
West Union
Elgin
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
E. L. Pritchard
Elizabeth Anderson
Marion Gee
Pritchard
Anderson
Miss Gee
Rena Stevenson
Independence
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Charles Laughlin
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Charles City
Edgewood
Gerald Seward
Emma Seward
M. G. Perrinjaquet Dairy
Acquit Memphis Man Of One Murder He Faces Two Others
Stanley Puryear was acquitted of one murder charge and faced charges of murdering his wife and 8 year old daughter with an ax. The jury found him not guilty of killing Will Jamison to cover the ax slayings. The attorney general vowed to press ahead. Puryear sobbed, claiming the truth would out.
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Memphis
Puryear
Maniu Forms New Roumanian Cabinet
Dr Iuliu Maniu veteran peasant party leader sworn in as premier forming a new Roumanian cabinet after a week of political squabbles. He previously led the government when Carol returned from Paris exile and now heads the ministry chosen by the King.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Iulu Maniu
Roumanian Peasant Party
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Carol
Paris
Deny Kidnapping Rumors About Rudy Vallee
Close associates of singer Rudy Vallee vigorously denied rumors that he was kidnapped a month ago and released after ransom payment. One attorney said the report was wholly unfounded and based on no facts, originating in Broadway night club circles.
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New York
Rudy Vallee
Finance Bank Loans Billions in Eight Months
The Reconstruction Corporation reports advances of 1.55 billion dollars from its Feb 2 start to Sep 20, with 8 235 authorizations. During the July–Sept quarter 3.17 thousand loans totaling 359.6 million were approved, with 44.6 million withdrawn. Outstanding loans stood at about 1.01 billion with 600 million in agreements pending conditions.
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Washington
Reconstruction Corporation
Congress
Corporation
Lse
Pastor's Wife Sues Omaha Divorcee In Alienation Action
Mrs Iva A Baltzly of Long Beach California sues Mrs Gertrude Gruenig of Omaha for 50000 alleging she alienated Dr O D Baltzly now ex husband of Mrs Baltzly. The suit filed in district court recounts Gruenig visiting Baltzly at his church and study as part of a four year campaign to win his affection and cause divorce proceedings.
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Omaha
Neb
INS
Gertrude Gruenig
Iva A. Baltzly
Long Beach
Calif
O.D Baltzly
Gruenig
Baltzly
District
Baltzlys
Dr. Baltzly
Chickens Squealed on Him Ended In Jail
In Saint Hyacinthe Quebec police jailed J Collard after a tip led to a search for liquor ingredients. Chickens pecking at fermenting grain revealed hidden mash. A jury convicted Collard who received six months in jail and a $200 fine.
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Collard
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