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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1936

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Madrid Bombing Return Delivers Death Toll Rise

Madrid endured a renewed air assault as Fascist warplanes bombed the capital in multiple sorties, killing civilians and prompting anti-aircraft defenses and siren evacuations. An American girl narrowly escaped injury during the third raid.

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Gophers Fall After Stunning Northwestern Loss in 1930s Rivalry

In Evanston before 47000, Minnesota’s 31 game win streak and national title hopes collapsed as Northwestern defeated the Gophers 60 0. The upset joined a string of toppled powers including Yale Army Holy Cross Villanova Texas A M and Fordham while Pitt drew and Fordham beat St Marys and fell to Rose Bowl contention.

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Strike Spreads Through Rail Cargoes As Seamen Strike Grows

In New York 1000 members of the International Seamen Union voted for an immediate strike in sympathy with West Coast maritime workers. The spread reached rail yards and overland freight, tying up eastern ships and threatening Alaska and Hawaii, as six licensed engineers resigned from ships on the Pacific coast.

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Black Fares Bribe Charge Leads to Bond Action

Joe Black, a Capitol Street cigar store proprietor, was arrested yesterday morning on a charge of attempting to bribe a Democratic election official. He posted $1000 bond and awaits a Justice of the Peace hearing. Prosecutor J Blackburn Watts noted the alleged bribe occurred about a week ago. The arrest followed a warrant by the prosecutor. Black was in custody briefly, then freed on bond. He is represented by Sam Joninsky of Latimer Hackney and Lopisky. The hearing date was tentatively set for Monday but postponed for defense prep.

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Truth About Social Security Editorial

Editorial arguing the Social Security Act is not a tax but a worker and employer funded program. It claims critics are seeking to oppose Roosevelt and dismantle social security, presenting benefits and retirement mechanics, emphasizing employer contributions and monthly government payments. It warns against repealing the act and contrasts it with a supposed taxpayer funded dole.

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Explosion of rocks deep in earth tied to quakes

New York report from Harvard University researchers notes that under extreme pressure 764000 pounds per square inch rocks exploded in Dr P W Bridgman lab The rocks behaved like machine guns making queer noises squeaked chattered and some hissed confirming a claimed phenomenon previously deemed impossible

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Keathly Funeral Monday for Veteran Contractor

Obituary notes Augustus Keathly 58 Charleston highway contractor dies after long illness. Service set for 6 30 in the morning at Montgomery Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wark officiating. Survived by widow Mrs Armstrong and son Will Smerson Armstrong of Kentucky. Long career in railroad construction with Langhorne firm and successors.

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Federal Reserve Report Sees Continued Regional Gains

A Richmond Federal Reserve report indicates continued business improvement in the district. Seemingly rising coal output and shopping demand boosted employment, time deposits, and farm prices. Construction activity shows shortages of skilled labor, with debits for five-works period ending Oct 14 led by Charleston and Huntington.

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Roosevelt Fires Back at Enemies in Madison Square Garden

In a Madison Square Garden speech Roosevelt declares the campaign a struggle of democracy against organized money. He urges unity and moral purpose, says democracy cannot live without religion, and condemns those who threaten the system with wage-earner coercion while rallying support for continued recovery and shared sacrifice.

Seven Duck Hunters Drown Near Ironwood Lake Gogebic

Seven members of a duck hunting party were reported drowned when their small boat capsized crossing Lake Gogebic near Ironwood Michigan. The group, from Ga ssemer Ironwood and Hamtramck Hamley Mich, sparked police inquiries led by Captain Carson Barsen as investigators sought details.

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Party Leaders Confident Ahead of Tuesday's Polls

State Democratic Chairman Ro Andrews predicted a complete Democratic victory in Virginia. Republican National Committeeman Walter Hallaran also voiced confidence. Secretary Wit O'Brien reported a Democratic statewide majority near 110000, with gains in two counties. Republican candidates Hugh Ike Shott and Summers Sharp closed their campaign with speeches at a Fieldsville homecoming.

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Stark Derby Ends with six claiming half million prize

In Toronto date October 34 the Stark Derby ends ten years after Charles Vance Millar’s death as six claimants race for the $500000 prize. The winning group may share equally if claims pass legal scrutiny and Clause 8 holds, with several contestants identified as mothers in poverty.

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Landon Attacks New Deal as He Ends Campaign

In St Louis Gov. Alf Landon closed his presidential bid denouncing the Roosevelt New Deal as broken promises. He warned of hidden agendas and urged restoration of good government. The crowd of about 25 000 hissed and booed as Landon claimed 11 000 000 unemployed reflected the current administration's failure. He noted a long campaign route from Los Angeles to New York and said the opponent has not revealed a future program.

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Seaman Death Toll Rises From Greek Steamer Blast

ROTTERDAM Oct 21 US reports at least 15 seamen killed and two injured when explosions rocked the Greek steamer Petriaks Nomikos at a repair dock. Several crew members were missing, feared buried or drowned. fire forced evacuation of waterfront houses as blasts originated in the vessel’s fuel bunker.

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Roosevelt declares social security included in party program

President Roosevelt at Madison Square Garden rallies thousands of Democrats promising a four year campaign to extend the New Deal. He frames labor, farmers, the unemployed and homeowners as central beneficiaries and defends the administration’s record against critics while pledging continued fight.

New York Madison Square Garden Roosevelt Nation

Coughlin offers apology to FDR on air

New York October 31 The Rev Charles E Coughlin issued a public apology on his Saturday night radio program for calling President Roosevelt a scab president He said he wished to close the campaign by apologizing for any hurt caused He had earlier called Roosevelt the unfaithful leader and criticized the WPA and WEA as the greatest army of labor but asserted Roosevelt supported him

New York Charles. E. Coughlin President Roosevelt Cleveland Roosevelt WPA Tha WEA Aetfor Cox

Final Reckless Speeches Seen in Campaign Finish

Special to The Gazette FAST HANK Oct 31 Attorney General Homer A Holt warned against more reckless statements by the opposition as the campaign nears its end. He predicted victory for the Democratic ticket and spoke to crowds in Lee Wood and a high school auditorium before a Fayetteville homecoming address and voting plans Tuesday. He recalled Sharp and supporters claims about a useless state department and a sales tax forecast of 13 to 15 million dollars, and noted Sharp’s pledge to reduce expenses by firing thousands.

the Gazette Fast Hank Homer A. Holtz Leewood Fayetteville Summers H. Sharp Sharp State Department Capital Department of Public Welfare Charleston Holt

Heavy Democratic Total Seen in Far West Election

In California the Democratic registration dominates while Republicans press a late campaign push for its 44 electoral votes. Governor Landon travels to Los Angeles for a campaign address. Col. Knox tours the region. Townsend faction splits as some pension clubs back Roosevelt amid Townsend’s calls. Senator Johnson supports Roosevelt. labor elements tilt toward Democrats.

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