Conflict ends as Haile Selassie forgives war minister
The Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie lifts a grindstone from the head of war minister Fitaurar Berry symbolizing forgiveness after a quarrel. Official peace is restored. Berry resumes authority and subjects may bear the symbolic burden in pride or caution. The piece notes broader warnings about political shifts and economic matters.
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Conference on Washington naval treaty conformance planned
Nations led by the United States England France Japan and Italy prepare for a London conference within six weeks to review compliance with the 1922 naval treaty. Japan warns it may push beyond agreed limits, risking the pact established thirteen years ago amid humanitarian drive for restraint.
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England
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Italy to Withdraw One Division from Libya
Pierre Laval told the French Chamber that Italy will pull one division from Libya with Mussolini hoping Britain will withdraw some Mediterranean warships. Laval said the gesture aims to ease tensions and ease conciliation with Britain and France over Mediterranean security.
Mussolini to Withdraw One Libyan Division
French Premier Pierre Laval said on Wednesday that Benito Mussolini will pull back one of the three divisions sent to Libya. The move is expected to ease tensions in the Mediterranean region.
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Pierre Laval
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Britain Refuses Immediate Italy Fleet Reduction
Rome dispatch says Britain rejected Italy’s request for an appreciable immediate reduction of its Mediterranean fleet concentration. Negotiators remain far from agreement as Britain finds Mussolini’s settlement basis unacceptable pending closer approach to a general settlement.
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Lloyd George accuses France of arming Italy in war aid row
In the British House of Commons David Lloyd George charged France exported 478 tons of distillated coal products used for explosives to Italy January to August. Captain Eden defended France saying no compulsion existed before the league penalties. Sir Samuel Hoare pressed for sources as the debate continued.
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Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1935
Traffic tolls in Cedar Rapids for 1935 show 324 accidents 379 injuries and 12 deaths amid rising road concerns and safety measures.
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Saace
Funds For Highways Could Face Budget Cuts
Washington AP reports possible trimming of the 500 million highway fund as work relief officials weigh reallocating funds from slow moving projects. About 200 million of the highway program is ineligible for touch due to prior allocations and completed work, while many states remain unallotted from the approved totals.
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Kellogg Says War Will End By People Not League
Frank B. Kellogg predicted the Italo Ethiop an war would end by the people not by any artificial machinery. He said the conflict would not spread to Europe and noted renewed peace talk in southwest Nebraska. Kellogg planned to travel to Denver from McCook.
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Streamlined train hits 122 mph near Oxford Nebraska
The Burlington Zephyr on the Denver to Chicago main line set a claimed speed record of 122 mph during a test near Oxford. Officials say the run demonstrates rebuilt tracks along the Republican river corridor where last year’s flood caused extensive damage and loss. Jack Ford steered the test train as industry officials note a higher Pennsylvania line record of 127.1 mph.
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Andy Kelly
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union denounces liquor politics
Waterloo Iowa AP reports WCTU president Mrs Jeanette H Mann says repeal failed while liquor politics grow. She cites a 1936 alcohol unit budget rise and $5,338,571 liquor expenditure for Iowa, with $1,118,374 profit to the state. Also notes Herring campaign pledges and resolutions at Newton Iowa federation meeting.
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Jeannette H. Mann
Des Moines
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Iowa
Clyde Herring
Hiauor
Wallace Quotes On Quitting Republicans In The 1920s
Secretary Wallace, at a press conference in Washington, joked about not knowing how to read a Republican politician's mind. He said he quit being a Republican in the 1920s when his father was secretary of agriculture.
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Missouri meat judging team places sixth at American Royal
The Missouri university meat judging team finished sixth at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City with 2260 points, narrowly beating Iowa State College which scored 2247. Pennsylvania State College topped the event with 2267, followed by Minnesota, Kansas State, and Oklahoma A and M in the top five.
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Roosevelt declares nation coming back after ocean cruise
President Roosevelt tells Charleston crowd ashore that the nation is returning to strength after a three week ocean cruise. He vows to keep America free from entangling wars and credits plans and resolve for a stronger country. The remarks echo his tour across the country to the Pacific coast. Continuous coverage notes he heads home aboard the Roosevelt Special.
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France Boosts Guard Numbers to Foil Fascist Disturbances
Paris reports the ministerial council adopted three decrees to tighten civil order amid fascist threats. One decree raises Mobile Republican Guards from 15,000 to 20,000 to reinforce public safety and prevent disturbances.
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Havner's Reply To Defense Plea Labeled Publicity Stunt
In Sioux City AP report Special Prosecutor H M Havner filed additional testimony in Woodbury county graft cases claiming the defendants motions for bills of particulars prompted the move. Attorney General Edward L O Connor and staffer Walter Maley were indicted along with eighteen others on gambling conspiracy charges.
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H. M. Havner
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Walter Maley
Council Approves Closing Of Tobacco Road Show
CHICAGO AP The city council voted in favor of Mayor Edward J. Kelly's closing of the stage production Tobacco Road, condemning vulgarity profanity and immorality cited by officials.
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Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
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Jockey Saunders Faces Murder Charge in Ohio River Death
Louisville Kentucky AP Willie Smoky Saunders the Derby rider surrendered after being charged with murder in the death of Evelyn Sliwinski. Bond set at 5000 dollars. Companion Agatha Mackison named a party member as driver Walter Schaeffer was detained by Baltimore police. Saunders claimed he rode with Mrs Sliwinski last ride and that she asked to stop. He declined to discuss the hit and run details, citing his attorney.
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Smoky) Saunders
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Kicking a Hog in Ribs Costs Farmers dearly
In Austin Minnesota a farmer faced with kicking a hog loses about 125 dollars per incident. Major packing firms estimate each bruised carcass portion lowers pork value by that amount due to discoloration from blood clots.
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Monsignor Slattery of Waterloo Dies
Monsignor Edmund J. Slattery, 68, long time pastor of St. Joseph's in Waterloo, died at his home after long illness. Ordained 1891 in Ireland, he served 44 years as a priest, helped build a $50,000 parochial school, and was named domestic prelate in 1934. He was the oldest continuous pastor in Waterloo and funeral services are set for Friday at 10 a.m. in Waterloo.
Young man voices clash with religion and atheism in candid letter
A 1935 letter from a young reader argues against sentimental religion and for a personal Power behind art and life. He calls dogmatic atheism foolish while praising a spiritual reservoir guiding genius like Beethoven and Christ. Readers may not agree, but will value his honest reflection.
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Government seeks quick Supreme Court hearing on Hoosac Mills case
The government asked for an oral argument on or about November 3 in the Hoosac Mills farm processing taxes case. Mills receivers urged delaying until December 9. Chief Justice Hughes noted the request, and arguments centered on timing before the Christmas recess and potential broader issues with AAA and the Bankhead cotton control act.
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Supreme Court
Hoosac Mills
Stanley Reed
Mills
Reed
Eugene M. Poland
Washington
Hughes
Congress
AAA
Malibu Homes in Danger as Fire Sweeps Hills
Los Angeles area faces fast moving fires driven by a 50 mile per hour Santa Ana gust. Evacuations ordered for Malibu Beach residents including Raquel Torres and Constance Bennett amid eight fires from Malibu to San Juan Capistrano. Firefighters battle blazes along canyons, with Corral Canyon life danger and
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Explosion Triggers Fire in Six Story Downtown LA Building
A pair of powerful blasts rocked a six story Los Angeles building on a Wednesday night, starting a broad fire that sent flames through a drug store on the ground floor and raised fears of trapped occupants on upper floors. Four girls fainted from smoke in a basement window while debris and melting wires marked the scene. police cited that all likely escaped from the drug store.
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