Prohibition Reform and Hoover Backlash Highlight Election Turnover
The election results across states show two dominant currents: a rising demand to reform Prohibition and a strong rebuke of Hoover administration policies. Roosevelt gains in New York amid corruption revelations, while anti-Prohibition Democrats win in Massachusetts Connecticut and Ohio. Contests for Congress shift as Democrats gain ground, with times hard and the Hoover panic cited as contributing factors.
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Hoover
Ware
Hemphill
Washington
Tammany
New York State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Republican Party
James Hamilton Lewis
Ruth ‘Hanna McCormick
Tilinoig
Senate
Congress
Four Killed in Auto Accident Near Pottstown
Four people died when a Dunlap family car collided with a truck on the Benjamin Franklin highway two miles east of Hero List Hight. Benjamin Dunlap, 45, president of Dunlap Hardware Co., and Olive Dunlap, 40, his wife, along with Mrs Mary Dunlap, 65, and Miss Misa Dunlap suffered fatal injuries. The grandmother died later at a hospital. The truck had been stopped for repairs and rebounded into an approaching car.
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Dunlay
Hemphill Leads Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Contest
Details describe John A. Hemphill in a pivotal Pennsylvania gubernatorial race noted as the most sensational in four decades. The report emphasizes major figures and the competitive landscape shaping the outcome.
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John A. Hemphill
Detéane Ou Iy Tony
Pennsylvania
A Problem a Day Dividing 640 in a 4 to 18.27 Ratio
Solve by splitting 640 into two parts with ratio 4 to 18.27. The answer and method given: yesterday’s problem solved as 28 miles, with steps: add 3 and 23 minus 2 and 21 minus 2, then multiply by 314.
Optimism in Business Cycles Says Leaders Once Doubted
A former GM finance chairman argues pessimism was due 15 months ago and optimism should dominate now. He notes many leaders and writers misread cycles 18 months prior and again now, warning that prophets face hard sledding and markets swing between extremes. He urges admitting there is no bottom without a tap and no top without one.
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General Motors
Scarface Al Capone Tightens Grip On Chicago underworld
The piece argues Joe Alello is dead, leaving Capone with weakened rivals and expanding power. It asserts Capone’s control surpasses city leaders, with rackets and violence unchallenged and calls for an end to gang rule over Chicago and other cities.
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al Capone
Joe Alello
Chicago
Capone
Scarface
Thompson
Scarfree
Daily Lessons In English Word Guide by Gordon
Word lessons focus on correct usage and pronunciation. Today's entry highlights often misused phrases and mispronounced terms, encouraging precise language and vocabulary growth.
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W. L. Gordon
Ohio
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files November 5 1910
A big shipment of nine ears of grapes was sent to Philadelphia. Mrs. John McLaughlin, 70, died at her home on AV Washington Street. A J Lucas, longtime resident, shipped household goods from Portland Mills to Carry Brockway Record. Louis Keating installs new electric lighting at Kurtz Bliss Bed Co. Howard Bosworth visits Silver Creek for a house party. Mr and Mrs Judson Blakely return from the western trip with a fine time.
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John McLaughlin
AV. Washington Street
A. J. Lucas
Portland Mills
Brockway
Dairymen Meet Friday Night at Concord Ridge Church
Members of the Corry Dairymen's League will meet Friday evening at o'clock in the Concord Ridge church. Director HH Marsh of Waterford will be present and a program for the meeting will be given. All who have not been solicited are kindly asked to bring pumpkin pie or sandwiches.
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Corry Dairymen's League
Concord Ridge
HH. Marsh
Waterford
Australian Aviatrix Ready For Cuban Hop
Mrs Keith Miller, an Australian flyer, will depart New York for Pittsburgh Butler airport to launch a 1200 mile flight to Havana. She informed Harold J. Smith of Aerial Enterprises that the Cuba trip is planned for November 9 or 43, with the flight from New York set for tomorrow.
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United Press
Butler
Keith Miller
Mer
New York
Pittsburgh- Butler
Here
Cuba
Erie Man Given Pardon From Stale Board of Pardons
A pardon was granted after consideration of the applicant’s case at the October session. The Erie man James Hill, formerly implicated in larceny, was pardoned following state board review. One other applicant was refused, including George Youv, convicted of larceny, and Michael Mzhickl’s case was noted in county records.
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Harmusburg
Noy
James Hill
Mile County
State Guard
Georne Youv
Brie Gonnly
Anhke
Michael Mzhickl
Anod
Rovbery
Yas
Elit Ander
200 Aid in Benefit for Band
A benefit event to support the 200 Way a nd girls band is planned with rehearsals underway. Miss Connell Miss Murray and Atlas Knapp co covering the program while Fo and Bays! Bard members assist. Reserved seats and a concert night are announced at Condi's Drag. Horse sale notice follows.
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Miss Connell
Miss Murray
Atlas Knapp
Wiles
Hu Fo
Bays
Condi
Fragmented Quiz Qs From Historical Paper Look For Answers
From yesterday’s page the garbled text asks when the U S purchased Alaska who commands a regiment who is the King of Spain what is the name of the sound and where the two largest cities in North Amovieds consist. The fragmentary items show names such as Toho Adams Gad Thomas Jett on duty.
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U. S
Alaska
Spain
Owitun Shite
Tlina
Toho -Adiéms Gad Thomas Jett i
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Howard Bosworth
Silver Creek
Judson Blakely
Morrow
Dwight — Morrow
Morgan
U. S. Senate
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Misses’ Flannelette
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
ERIE
Circle Studies American Women
Tees
Fenetin
Mra Fh
Lewis
Sire
AP Binlingnive
Stes
Levwls
Erie Gresticys
Wo L. Howaru
Leo Taal
A. Mitel
Pratetubn
Fixteen
Brownell Shoe CO
Center St
Corry, Pa
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