La Follette backs Roosevelt in Wisconsin politics
Senator La Follette Sr, leader of Wisconsin’s Progressive Republicans, endorses Franklin D. Roosevelt for president and Albert Schmedemin for governor while backing P. Ryan Duffy for U.S. Senate. He signals a possible new anti establishment political alignment, praising Roosevelt’s record but noting not all views align.
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Hy United Press
Madison
Wis
Roger M. LaFoblette
Wisconsin
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Albert G. Schm
Branklin
Utcord
Collector to press payment of school tax
Tax collector G H Gordon announced he will proceed at once to collect delinquent school taxes from those in a position to pay. Thousands of dollars became due October 1. Warrants were prepared for about a score of delinquents and will be served Thursday morning. Additional warrants will follow as collection efforts continue. Gordon says some property owners are financially able to pay but have not. He plans to pursue both property and per capita assessments.
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G.H. Gordon
Cultester
Gordon Jony
Winster Captures His Two Abductors in Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo Michigan two men were detained after they and a farmer aided by Rev. Frank Smith abducted a Baptist minister. John W. McQueen and S. P. Stone of Hartford were held pending further actions as the minister and the farmer pursued the case and the abductors who had robbed the clergyman.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
John W. McQueen
P. Stone
Hartford
Prank
Smith
Dale
Americans Spend Billion Dollars a Year on Pools
United Press reports from 30 American cities show a vast policy gambling network that takes in ten to twenty million dollars weekly. Winners are paid in cash. bettors risk pennies to 600 to 1, with payoffs sometimes prompting winners to vanish. The piece cites Memphis and New Orleans as examples amid broader anti-gambling laws and political machine expenses.
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United Press
New York
Witc
Memphis
New
Orlean
Ind
Hoover Hearing Fine Oil Industry Report
President Hoover received an optimistic Federal Oil Conservation Board briefing on a recovering oil industry. The board urges permanent state machinery to stabilize production and balance supply and demand, warning that without such measures earlier improvements may not endure. Roosevelt accuses GOP of panic campaigning and credits Democratic-led tools with stabilizing the economy.
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United Press
Washington
Presi Wett Hoover
Federal
Ol Conservation Board
Oll Board
Coolidge
Mae
Interior
War
Navy
Commerce
USA
Tates
Father of Six Given Six Months in Jail
Harry Watkins of Latrobe Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to violating prohibition laws and received a six month jail sentence He cited his six children seeking mercy but Judge F P Schoonmaker dismissed the mercy plea noting Watkins had broken parole on liquor charges twice before Earlier in 1930 he was paroled on a liquor charge and in August last year he pleaded guilty to breaking parole and was probationed again
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Harry Watkins
Latrobe
Jdge
F. P.schoonmaker
Watkins
Gloucester grand jury backs substitution of whipping post
Woodbury N J Oct 19 The Gloucester county grand jury endorsed replacing whipping with fines as a deterrent. In a report to Judge Austin H Schwackbemer jurors said the current system is not effective and the court received the recommendation without comment.
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United Press
Woodbury
N. J
Glougester County
Road Superintendent Among Those Fired
Harrisburg oct 19 dismissa of lewis a lewis west scranton a maintenance superintendent for the state highway department was announced today in a list of 14 dismissals and nine appointments also 31 other names were taken from the state payroll through death retirement or resignation delay capone hearing atlanta def 19 assistant state s attorney hal lindauer announced today definite postponement of the al capone harass varpus hearing until thursday because of another case ahead of it there was a possibility the hearing might not be reached until prim
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United Press
Harrisburg
Lewis A. Lewis
West Scranton
State Highway Department
Governors Office
Delay Capone
Atlanta
Ha) Lindeau
al Capone
Roosevelt crowds greet candidate in Pittsburgh campaign swing
Roosevelt drew about 100000 supporters in Pittsburgh as he pressed his western Pennsylvania campaign. He warned against aid schemes that could wreck the budget while touring Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. He planned further stops and prepared to counter Hoover warnings on unemployment with a broad push for votes and party unity.
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Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Buffalo
Wheeling
W. V
Oho
Steubenville
Pennsylvania
Hay
Rosevelt
Lobé
Forbes Wield
Joseph Gulley
Parsons
Democratic Jpecation
Henry Pord
Hoover
Roosevelt Party
Ford
Gov
Golden Wedding Anniversaries Observed in Corry
Golden wedding anniversaries were observed by two well known Corry couples. Mr and Mrs H R Bidwell of 1 West Wayne Street celebrated fifty years of marriage with a surprise party at their home. Mr and Mrs Thomas Tagom at West Church Street quietly observed their fiftieth anniversary with friends sending greetings and gifts. The Journal extends congratulations to both couples.
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H.R. Bidwell
West Wayne Street
Bidet
Buve
Cory
Thomas Tagon
West Church Street
Corby
London in Unrest as Riots Hit Unemployed Protestors
London rocked by riots as thousands of unemployed clash with police near Westminster. Demonstrators gathered at Lambeth and Southwark avenues, battering windows and street lamps after hours of fighting. Casualties reported as police and protesters engaged near Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.
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London
Harry Flory
United Press
Lahorite
Longo County
Oraci
Das Minions
J. A. Thomas
Soviet Russia
Westminster Bridge
Reynolds Murder Charges May Be Dropped
Reynolds family letter to Solicitor Carlisle Higgs signals possible quashing of murder indictments against Smith Reynolds and close associate. The note, read publicly, states the family would be pleased if charges are dropped and says evidence does not conclusively prove murder. Higgins has not decided on action and will be guided by the letter and considerations.
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United Press
Jefrerson
Cole
Lithy Holman
Broadway
Reynold
Lal
W. N. Reynolds
Wicely
Reynolds
Wox- Reyolds
Till
Tobuero House
Higgins
Smith
New naval plane tested at Curtiss airport speed 145
United Press reports a tin biplane built for the Navy, a two seater with open cockpit and a four radial engine, tested at Curtiss airport with an official Navy evaluation planned soon in Washington. The craft is noted to have a reported speed of 145 miles per hour.
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United Press
Valley Stream
L.t
Navy
Inlision Howe
Curtiss
Washington
Co-designer of DO X dies in Munich after operation
United Press reports Mortis Dore er co-designer with his brother Siatidus of the DOK airship died in Munich today after surgery for injuries suffered in a German East Africa campaign during World War I. He was 44.
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United Press
Munich
Mortis Doreer
Siatidus
Dok
East Africa
Head of P R R Urges Workers Back Hoover
General W W Atterbury president of the Pennsylvania Railroad urged employees and stockholders to back President Hoover in the election. He said workers may vote as they wish but he intends to vote for Hoover, arguing the president’s leadership is improving the economy. His statement comes amid concerns over the chaotic global economy and railroad labor conditions.
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Atterbury
Hoover
United Press Philadelphia
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylgania Ballions
Natinat
Hoyer
Hooger
APPOINT FIELD REPRESENTATIVE IN RELIEF WORK
William B. Rodgers announces eight field representatives for the State emergency relief board. Named are Ethel Rupert Philadelphia W T Reed Altoona Clara J McDonnell Pittsburg David J Terry Bradford Robert W Stroud Williamsport Isabel F Pennty Harrisburg Charlotte Parrish Scranton. A Erie district appoinment follows. Mrs Helen Glen Tyson will supervise Welfare field work in Pittsburgh and Altoona areas. Representatives meet tomorrow for instructions.
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United Press
Harrisburg
William B. Rodgers
State Emergency Relief Board
Beved
Ethel Rupert
Philadelphia
W. ‘T. Reed
Altoona
Clira J. McDonnell
Pittsburg
David J Terry
Bradford
Robert Wi Stroud
Williamsport
Isabel F. Pennty
Charlotte Parrish
Scranton
Erie
Rodl
Bers
Helen Glen Tyson
Pittsmuren
Pittsburgh
Adjustment in rates expected within 2 weeks
In Harrisburg a tense rollercoaster of talks over the Pennsylvania Gas Company rate dispute continued as Public Service Commission members hinted at a possible settlement within two weeks. Commissioners Shelby and Woodruff called the conference encouraging, with both sides arguing for a quick closure to free funds for the city. A next session is planned for Tuesday November 1 as proposals for compromise were explored amid a wide cast of lawyers and officials from the gas company and the complainants.
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United Press Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Poposaly
Fighlin
Public Service
Ray Shelby
George W. Woodruff
Shelby
Woodruff
Ansious
Biting Kincaid Npuit
Fom
Harrishane
Innening
Julfogts fFain
Tuorly
Heather
IL LS
Solivite Kinpaidl
Joe Sible
Harrisburg
Wooshnil and
Julia T. Wels
B. Riverett Mather
Ishaltetent
McLachlen
W. Pitt Gifford
Fas Company
Blaine Kincaid
Corry
Edward Murphy
Darrow Moves To Save Youth From Electric Chair
Clarence Darrow, 75, appears before the state Supreme Court to plead for Russell McWilliams, 17, Rockford, sentenced to die for a Rockford murder. The case, from Winnebago County Circuit Court, is under advisement with a possible decision before Christmas.
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Illinois
Don &. Chamberlain
United Press
Springfield
Get
Srinina
Sayles
Venjou and Carver Split Amid Hollywood Rumors
In Hollywood California Adolphe Menjou renowned screen savant of witty roles and Kathren Carver reportedly separated. The details remained unclear as the information emerged today from unnamed sources in the film community.
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Carver
United Press Hollywood
Cali
Ak— Adolphe Menjou
Savant
Sumypholes
Fis Neo Kathren Carver
Thaye
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