Ethiopia Mobilizes as Italy Invades Territory
Addis Ababa reports Italy has invaded Ethiopian soil near Assab and French Somaliland. Emperor Haile Selassie declares immediate general mobilization of about 1.25 million men. The move follows a formal protest to the League of Nations and signals war readiness under tribal drums and traditional mobilization.
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Davis Schemed for Fourth Term. Burton and Miller Win
Cleveland voters ousted long time mayor Harry L. Davis in a protest against machine politics. Harold H. Burton, independent Republican, and former mayor Ray T. Miller, Democrat, advance to face off in November. Burton 7,087. Miller 72,880. Davis 68,712. Gor man 21,730. Morgan says era ends, Cleveland loses its protection of racketeers.
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Mussolini declares Italy ready for war over Ethiopia
In a nationwide broadcast from Venice Palace Mussolini urged 20 million Italians to rally for war in East Africa, asserting Italy’s grievance against Ethiopia and Italy’s destined place in the sun. He warned that only action will satisfy the Italian people and that the nation stands united with Fascism.
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Chicago Cubs open World Series with 3-0 win over Tigers
Lonnie Warneke pitches a two run game for the Cubs as Chicago defeats Detroit 3 to 0 in the opening game of the 1935 World Series at Navin Field. Crowds of 50,000 watch Warneke master hitters and deliver the Cubs’ early series lead.
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Discrepancies Found in Girl's Death Stories
Colorado Springs reports an intensified probe into the death of Margaret Wilm a Colorado College student as sheriff says statements from principals do not align. George Sleppy in custody, tied to Wilm by family, and Curt Garrett held in jail amid claims of false accounts as officials vow to uncover the truth.
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Legion Commander Aids Disabled Vets Rally
John B. McDade state commander of the American Legion pledges support to restore status to disabled war veterans he says have been pauperized by governmental economies. He vows to appeal to Congress and public leaders to aid veterans and criticized relief to aliens while veterans suffer. A Wilkes-Barre convention resolution urged tighter supervision on aliens and their activities.
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France to Lend Help to Britain in Event of War
Paris reports France has assured Britain it will respond affirmatively to a British appeal for French aid if an Anglo Italian incident in the Mediterranean triggers war. High sources disclosed the pledge as negotiations and signals in London and Paris continue amid mounting tensions in Europe.
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British Labour backs sanctions on Italy over Ethiopia
Brighton Oct 2 The annual Labour congress voted 2 168 000 to 162 000 to apply sanctions against Italy if it invades Ethiopia. Fascism was denounced as the greatest menace to world peace before the vote. J Clynes urged Labour MPs to back League of Nations or risk losing influence internationally.
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Police Guard Gulf Docks At New Orleans And Mobile
Oct. 2 heavy police guards kept shipping moving at east gulf ports despite a strike by the International Longshoremen's Association. Independent longshoremen loaded boats promised to be boycotted elsewhere, under tight escort through picket lines in New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola. One Gulf port saw 11 days of standstill. violence flared in Mobile as strikers tried to free fellow members. Willian Ross head of the seamen's total faced charges for interfering with work. two Negroes fined $100 or 50 days. cases against three white men continued.
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Clarion Youth Dies From Crash Injuries
Edward A. Wilhelm Jr., 28, son of a noted Clarion dentist, died in Brookville hospital from a broken neck suffered in an automobile wreck Sunday. Coroner opened an inquiry after Wilhelm was hurled 40 feet from the car. He was honorably discharged from the Coast Artillery in 1984 after malaria in the Canal Zone.
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Peace Efforts Fail as Building Trades Converge in Atlantic City
Atlantic City N J close to mid October reports that building trades unions meet for their annual convention and seek unity while rifts persist between factions led by J W Williams and M J McDonough Ahead of the AFL convention, peace overtures have been rebuffed as rival groups insist on internal sponsorship and leadership.
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White facing death on gallows in Hawaii
Honolulu authorities said William Corum, 27, a former Honolulu police officer, will be the first white man hanged on the Hawaiian gallows for the murder of his wife to collect $8,000 life insurance and to marry Catherine Lays. Attorneys said they would appeal the death sentence, ending what was described as the most sensational trial in the islands since the Massie case.
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Thwart Conspiracy to Dethrone King Boris
Officials in Bulgaria announced a plot to dethrone King Boris and overthrow the government. Martial law was proclaimed, with many arrested from military and ethnic groups opposed to the regime. The plan targeted Liberation Victory Day, Boris’s ascension anniversary, led by banished Georgieff Putsch leaders.
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Waters Scores GOP Chairman In Warning Of 36
Wayne sboro Pa Oct 2 Charles A Waters state treasurer and GOP leader sharply criticizes M Harvey Taylor state chairman in a club speech. Waters urges reform and decisive leadership to align county leaders and elder statesmen for a unified campaign ahead of next year s elections. He warns that past lack of cooperation undercuts party success and vows to advocate political convictions in public.
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Revision fails in Pennsylvania primary returns
Unofficial returns from the September 17 Democratic primary show the constitutional revision referendum defeated by 252,104 votes with 686,764 for and 918,808 against. Counties Beaver Berks Allegheny Fayette Lackawanna Philadelphia and Washington carried the issue.
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Successful cancer treatment reported by Dr Henry Connell
New York October 2 reports successful treatment of more than 70 cancer cases once deemed hopeless using a new method developed by Dr Henry Connell of Queen's University Kingston Canada. Scientists note the finding draws attention but require further experiments to confirm a cure.
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City Sees All Employables Put to Work If Projects Approved
Mayor Glen Miller today said that if all city and school works projects win official approval, everyone on relief rolls would receive work for weeks or months. Two WPA projects now employing about sixty men have boosted business in several quarters, and three major city projects could employ well over 300 people, with more awaiting approval.
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Bond salesman held in fraudulent scheme
Philadelphia Oct 2 James H Harvey bond salesman was freed on 15000 bond pending grand jury charges of fraudulent conversion and violation of the state securities act Officials say Harvey involved in deals totaling 1409000 With forged power of attorney he allegedly converted 58000 from a client account to his own use He is also charged with causing a 24000 loss to his company in a 500000 stock transaction involving a fictitious element
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Seek to Regain Coal Market Initiative by PSC
United Press dispatch from Harrisburg reports Western Pennsylvania bituminous coal operators seek to win back the New England market by ending discriminatory freight rates. The Public Service Commission, urged by Governor Baruch, sent its chief counsel to New York for talks with coal operators ahead of a forthcoming hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington scheduled for October.
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Italians and Ethiopians Clash in Danakil Region
Oct 2 report from Addis Ababa by Paris Soir notes Italian troops clashed with Ethiopian irregulars in Danakil after perforations into Musa Ali. The correspondent cites an unknown death toll and suggests Italian forces around 20,000, with no Ethiopian fighters counted yet.
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