Old Man Hecklers Banquet Honors Humorous Club
About 172 members of the Old Man Heck club gathered at the Hotel Mans for an eighth annual dinner. The event featured a silver cornet band, toastmaster Arthur B. Koonts, and a carefully prepared eulogy by Henry Pry. Members discussed candid membership rules, while drinks and a light cider greeted attendees.
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Pola Negri Seeks Divorce to Focus on Acting Career
Pola Negri told a Paris court she wants a divorce from Prince Serge Mévant to devote her life to acting. She charged him with failing to fulfill marital duties and sought a money settlement. The proceedings proceeded provisionally, with her stating she will remain with her mother for the time being.
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Riviera
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United States
Intimidation in Reed Assails Logan Alleged Protagonists
Federal letters from Walter Thurmond and about 100 signatories accuse intimidation in Logan County politics two years earlier. The missive to Governor Conley, signed by Thurmond and Broca MacDonald, claims 1028 election arrests and warns of ongoing coercive tactics. The page also reports James Reed’s critique of Hoover aides Hyde and Mellon in Benton rhetoric.
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Conley
Saya
Wis Stats
Pivass
Vivid R-101 Wreck Details At Inquiry Court
Four survivors testified about the R-101 crash near Beauvais France describing the final minutes before impact. Engineers A Cook H J Teek and V Savory and radio operator Arthur Disley recounted the flames, explosions and attempts to escape as the dirigible burst into fire and structures failed. The court adjourned until November 3 with Squadron Leader Booth adding technical evidence.
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France
A. S. Cook
H. J. Teeck
V. Savory
Arthur Disley
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Leech
Booth
Chicago Mayor Undergoes Knife in Hospital Return
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson, aged and frail, underwent surgery for acute appendicitis after collapsing before a campaign event. He was rushed to Passavant Hospital on a stretcher, three surgeons operating. condition later labeled satisfactory though outcome uncertain for 48 hours.
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Robert C. Layman
Thorpson
Huge Federal Building Plan Announced Amid Unemployment Push
Washington announces a near one billion dollar federal construction program with contracts totaling 938.4 million under way and pending. Navy, ships, public works and military builds are included, aiming to create jobs and relieve unemployment as officials push repair and new building work with local labor preferred.
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Campbell Freed in Mary Baker Murder Case
Washington October 31 after a four member jury trial Herbert M Campbell a Virginia real estate dealer was acquitted of killing Navy department clerk Mary Baker. The verdict followed expert testimony from Calvin Goddard and Dr Wilner Souder and ended an investigation that began six months earlier with Baker's body found in a culvert near Arlington National Cemetery.
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Chicago
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Bitter Dry Lane ht Prohibition debate grows amid campaigns
Edward J. Duffy reports rising signs of effort on both sides in the Prohibition fight. Politicians and groups anticipate a strenuous campaign as Republicans and Democrats, and figures like Norris and Schall, brace for a larger battle over repeal versus enforcement. The Anti-Salon League and others warn of sweeping referendums and intensified lobbying as governors and candidates weigh the wets versus the dries.
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Neely Election Predicted By Lively Aide Amid Coal Debate
Welch October 31 Charles Lee reports that 1 2y vice chairman of the democratic state executive committee predicts Ex Br Neely will win by more than 30000 votes based on observations while traveling with the candidate and reports from county chairmen and leaders in 46 counties Neely has delivered 55 addresses in 50 counties with record crowds Thousands denied admittance to hear him Neely’s supporters say it is a tidal wave toward victory Neely also addressed coal industry problems in McDowell county noting the stakes for both miners and operators and urging action on freight and cargo issues.
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Charles Lee
Democratic State Executive Committee
Br. Neely
Lively
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Neply
M. M. Neely
McDowell County
James Ellwood Jones
West Virginia
Miss Thayer Dies in New York City
Mary Hirshbeth Thayer, 27, Charleston newspaper woman and former Gazette editor, died in a New York hospital from injuries after a hotel window fall on October 1. Funeral at 3 p.m. at uncle Frank Reinhart's home, 900 Park Ave Plainfield. burial in Plainfield cemetery. Survived by parents Sonn A. and Mrs Thayer, two sisters Kathleen and Mrs J R McKeldin, grandmother Mrs Anne Reinhart, and other relatives.
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J. R. McKeldin
California
Joneon W. Reinhart
Senate
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Merry Hallowe'en Parade Brightens Capitol Street Night
Charlestonians ignore politics and business worries as gay crowds in Capitol Street celebrate Hallowe'en with homemade costumes, revelry, and playful mischief toward police. Crowds spill into Summers Street and traffic is halted while high school girls join the pageant in costumes and face paint.
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Post Office Square
Vargas Hailed as Conqueror In Brazil Election Revolt
In Rio de Janeiro on October 3 Dr. Vargas arrived to assume the provisional presidency of Bramil after leading a revolt that began October 2. Crowds cheered as Southern troops marched through the streets while banners and portraits of Vargas adorned buildings. Washington Lids, named president a week ago, remained a prisoner in his party’s compound, barred from reading newspapers but allowed to browse the garrison.
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Calvin on Air Reintroduces Old Times for Voters
In Los Angeles the radio rally with Mr Coolidge echoes earlier campaigns as the public debates continuation of his presidency. The piece contrasts it with the rival who promises work and immediate reward, signaling a fierce contest at the polls.
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