Ship Strikers Change Tactics Start Picketing
A nationwide shipping strike intensifies as workers switch from sit down protests to active picketing. Alaska relief moves begin with rail shipments to Prince Rupert and mail boats to Juneau. Violence reported in Baltimore as the Munson Line sails under delay with crew shortages.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cordell Hull
Buenos Aitres
New York Harbor
San Francisco
Pacific
Alaska
Tabor
Frances Perkins
Prince Rupert
Canada
Juneau
Baltiomores
Munson Mnet
Hull
Stair Welles
New York
United States Shipping Commission
Joseph Curran
International Seamen’s Union
Gulf
Atlantic
Miss Perkins
Curran
Edward F. McGrady
New York-Cuba
Oriente
Secretary Sails For Peace Parley
Secretary of State Hull sailed for Buenos Aires to attend the Pan American peace conference opening Dec. 1 with 50 delegates and staff. he faced strike pickets aboard the Munson liner and expressed confidence in hemispheric understanding as efforts to safeguard against war and boost inter-American trade continue amid naval preparations for the India napolis at the Brooklyn navy yard.
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New York
State Hall
Buenos Aires
Munson Winer American Legion
Steward's Department
Hull
Roosevelt
American Legion
Gravesend Bay
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Indianapolis
Americas
Europe
Eighteen Burned As Tar Drum Explodes Near Gassaway
Eighteen persons mainly children were burned when a metal tar drum exploded at Gassaway by noon yesterday. Two were taken to Sutton hospital, six to Charleston General, with others treated at Gassaway or physician offices. Names include Eva MacMullens Jack Harrison Carl Bosley Ethel Lough Hazel Hitchcock Patricia Hitchcock Charles Coulter Marcy Robert Lenhart Elva Pitchie and several others. condition ranged from serious to non critical.
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Gassapay
Sutton Hospital
Charleston General Hospital
Gassaway
Eva MacMullens
C. O. Eakle
Jack Harrison
Charleston General Hospitals
Carl Bosley
Charleston
Saitty
Ethel Lough
Hazel Hitchcock
Patricia Hitchcock
Vine
Bank Ordered To Pay Loan After Bank Failure
Chicago financiers ordered 3 500 shareholders of the defunct Contra Republic Bank and Trust Company to contribute about 12 500 000 toward repaying a 90 000 loan. Judge James J. Wilkerson ruled most bank officials must pay, but Gen Dawes was not personally affected.
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Chicago
Contra Republic Bank and Trust Company
Tod
Dawes
Tinaner
Ile
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago Gants
United
RFE
Charlestonians Injured in Crash
Miss Louise Darling 18 Janice court suffered fractured skull and scalp laceration after a collision at First street and Sixth avenue in Huntington. Miss Ruth McClure 22 West Lun streets had facial cuts and bleeding. Mildred Fisher ready Ohio avenue treated for scalp laceration. Charles Darling 22 and Mildred O'Brien 19 Edgewood plus John Core 22 North Charlestown injured. One passenger remained undisturbed.
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Ohio Avenue
Charles Darling
Lumberport Captain Dies of Grid Injuries
Joseph Lapstone, 18, captain of Lumberport high school eleven, died in a Clarksburg hospital from injuries suffered a week earlier in the Belington game. He entered the hospital Thursday after an operation and had shown signs of improvement before losing the fight. Lumberport’s contest with St. Mary’s high at Clarksburg was canceled.
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Clarksburg
Joseph Laprevone
Port High School
Lapstrone
Belington High
Lumberport
St. Mary's High
FDR and Bell Begin Budget Talks in Washington
President Roosevelt and Daniel Bell discuss federal finances as they draft next year’s budget. Officials weigh balance prospects amid declining revenues and looming Congressional spending pressures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Daniel W. Bell
Runsesvell
Leonard Hancock 27 Dies in Yard Accident at Dry Branch
Leonard Hancock a 27 year old Dry Branch resident was electrocuted in a yard while working for the Dorothy Glen Company. Survived by widow Mrs Adrian Hancock and two children Joan and Jean Hancock, plus four brothers and five sisters. County coroner Dr J E Roberts to hold inquest this afternoon.
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Leonard Hancock
Dry Branch
Teanard Manrnaed
Cabiy Ereen
Dorothy Glen
Adrian Hanrecis
Joan
Jean Hancock
Iis Patenr
Mes
Charles Thin
Dry Hravehs
Hay Long Oat Lebanon
Gladys Childs
Laing
Harry Hughes
Alles Elizabeth Hancvesk
Artie Hancock
Wilbur Hancack
Charter Hancadl
Alfred Hancock
Robert Hancock
Afl
J. E. Roberts
Vorpier
Twa Gieluck
Physician Paralysis Victim Leaves Travelogue of Death
Needham Mass Nov 7 A travelogue of death left tonight by Dr Harald Bewemisler the 43rd physician recounts a nun s last moments and his own decline from a pearl disease as paralysis weakens his frame he documents pain and attempts at relief noting his arms growing numb and readings of his condition while awaiting a final journey
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Needham
Mass
Harald Bewemisler
Phwswian
C Men Foiled Prison Break Plot At West Virginia Penitentiary
Warden reported federal agents and state police disrupted a plan by three members of a gang to kidnap Miss Margaret McClintic and use her as leverage in a mass breakout at Moundsville Penitentiary. Authorities tightened security as inmates numbered about 2100.
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Moundsville
Nog
PoMeClinuic
West
Virgina
Department of Justice
Mategaret McClintic
Veoylded
Mist McClintic
Chatic
Stanser
Mies McClintie
Nes
Papal Secretary Returns Home Amid Departure Echoes
A contentious account from New York describes Papal Secretary Sails For Home with remarks on Vatican intrigue and gratitude toward the United States. The narrative recalls Cardinal Eurene Ps coh and the Conte Di Suvo signals as departure bells ring and the cardinal’s farewell gesture captivates observers.
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New York
Eharehmen
Bury
Eurene
Vatican
Sevretias
America
United States
Teacher at Elkins High School Killed in Crash
A report describes a fatal collision near Elkins High School involving a teacher, 20 year old Juanita Warper, and injuries to three others. The article names Ms Harper, a Davis and Elkins graduate and Elkins High School teacher, plus several residents, with details about the crash and local reactions.
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Elkins High School
Tlains
Juanita Warper
Last Fear
Divis and Elkins College
Vivian Bullment
Paul Berdit
Baxter
Ingres
Mine Sersonary State Treappers
Mise Harper
Abe
Bernard Go Sanpson
Fiermoent
Bieter
Lordie Athletic
Martineton High Schools
Miss Harper
Davis and Elkins
Ethis High School
Hiaine Harper
Gassaway
Move to End Labor Warfare by CIO Leader’s Panel
Pittsburgh November 7 AP internal rebellion threats shadowed talks as John L Lewis committee offered to negotiate peace with the American Federation of Labor. It notified William Green that it sought terms to readmit suspended unions in AF from September 3 in broad industrial union efforts.
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CIO
John L. Lewis
Green Iebel Organization
Wiels ‘Th
Pittsburgh
John J. Lewis
Inus
American Federation of Labor
Wiliam Green
Federation
Lewis
AF. of L
Committee For Industrial Organization
Bom Ds
Intematic Ladies Gartent Workers
Max Zaritsky
United Hatters
Cay
Mie
Triaa
Page WA
Cal
Coal Men Hit Rate Increase
Washington November 7 The National Coal Association and railroads debated permanent freight rate hikes after a petition to the Federal Trade Commission argued the railroads could shift most of the burden to coal producers and users if the temporary charges were made permanent. The association warned the change would raise annual freight revenue while requiring coal and other users to contribute a smaller share of the burden.
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Washington
Amenal
Cole
Natonal Cow
National Coe Association
Une
Elaine Chin
Ueine Ferstite Commerce Commission
Sanetoia
Pneumonia Death for Noted Author and Actor
Hollywood veteran Chiastes Chie Sale an actor and author known for his humor died of pneumonia in Beverly Hills at age 1. He was hospitalized after a sudden decline and never recovered. Wife and hospital staff were the only visitors allowed as he neared death. Sale had a long career on stage and screen and lived much of his life in California.
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Hollywood
Calif
Chiastes
Chie Sale
Preumonica
Aetor
Salt
Hay Yeas
Ehuren
Bans
Alingis
FO. Sale
Government Flees As Fascist Forces Storm City's Gates
A late edition analysis outlines the looming struggle over a Safe and Suitable Enabling Act for a home rule amendment. It notes party leadership battles for speaker and senate presidency, with names tied to Holt and Matin campaigns. The piece warns that the enabling legislation will shape the amendment’s success and signals a lobbying push by mayors and municipal officials.
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House
Rentate Taylor
Thomas
Thes
Atetread Taylor
Fayrtteville
James Kay Thomas
Charleston
Homer A. Molt
Avlinn
Fayette County
Hult
William LaFonnt
Itso Ag
Senate
Ciader Fo
Gawain
Cleeting
Peheral
Holt
Barnhart
Alvin J. Barnhart
Kaenawha
Hodges
Mat
James Pant, Jr
Brooke
Spain Socialist Cabinet Moves To Valencia Amid Madrid Siege
Madrid faced a heavy bombardment as Fascist forces closed in while a military committee took control. The government moved to Valencia and set up a council of defense with eight members from socialist and syndicalist groups to direct the defense and negotiate prisoner exchanges.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Valencia
Council of Defense
General Workers Union
Left Reepublicans
Republican Union
Tats
Sociale Yok Peneral
Turucun
Miaja
Heringaninisters
Rapefal
War Ministry
Fr Coughlin Quits Political Activity
Fr Coughlin announced he would withdraw from political activity with the National Union for Social Justice discredited by Tuesday's election. He said the union is not dead and will survive as long as its members remain, while reaffirming his opposition to the presidential election and urging continued public service in the interests of all people.
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Petrout
Nev
Roy
Chaves
Coughlin
Unron For Social Justice
Thesday
Rawhio Getivady
Sili Ward
Candy Company Suit Seeks 10000 Damages
A 10000 damage suit was filed in Chicago after a candy allegedly fell into an elevator shaft, injuring James Gaston as he crawled beneath moving machinery. Overland Candy Company faces the claim, with The Trust Company of Chicago assisting the estate of James Gaston.
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Chicago
Trust Company
Elphtagear Olel James Gaston
Overland Candy Company
Vehilm i Syns Beitvs
Jaimes
Aves
Wildcats Clinch Big Ten Title in Season Ending Rush
Northwestern clinched the Big Ten championship as Alabama and LSU fought for the South’s power in a chaotic slate. California beat USC while Washington State toppled Oregon State, and Washington rallied past Stanford. Alabama and Auburn remained in contention with tight wins, while Northwestern rebounded after beating Minnesota.
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York
Alabama
Louisiana State
Northwestern
Wildcats
Fordium
Uneir
California
Bath
Auburn
Minnesota
Weee
Wisconsin
Badgers
Forecast of Steel Price Rise Prompts Purchases
Boost in steel prices is forecast after recent wire reports from major producers. Strong demand since the election supports expectations of price increases, with mills supplying orders through year end to beat hikes. Analysts estimate net increases around 1 to 1.5 dollars, despite higher production costs from rare metals.
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Won Ngstown
Abe PeTvers
Iesa
Returns Prove Accuracy Of Pearson Allen Forecast
Washington observers praise the accuracy of Pearson and Allen in predicting Roosevelt’s reelection. The Washington Merry-Go-Round had urged caution earlier and updated its stance as polling indicated a growing landslide. Other pundits varied, but the columnists remained loyal to their method until the eve of the vote.
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Pearson-Allen
Washington
Peatron
S. Allen
Toostvell
Kansas
Roosevelt
Peace Conference Seen as Hope for World Unity
President Roosevelt broadcast from the White House studio praising the Pan American peace conference in Rio de Janeiro as a historic step toward harmony and progress. He stressed American unity and joint responsibility for democracy and liberty, urging bold constructive steps for inter American relations at the Argentine meeting.
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Washington
Godspeed
United States
Roosevelt
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