Registration in City Close Long Reg Dems Narrow Margin
Democrats hold a registration edge of about sixty votes over Republicans in this city as the November election nears. Two days of special registration in Cory resulted in Republicans narrowing the Democratic lead to ~60 votes, with 163 Republicans enrolled and 11 Democrats in the latest tally. (Continued on Page Two) Spain’s civil war neared a dramatic climax as insurgents pressed toward Madrid while loyalists prepared for a siege. The fall of Madrid appeared imminent, yet no immediate end to the conflict was foreseen. Catalonia and Asturias prepared to resist, with potential regional outcomes looming.
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Giants Win Opener 6-1 in World Series Rain Slugfest
In a rain soaked opener at Polo Grounds New York Giants beat the Yankees 6 to 1. Carl Hubbell pitched effectively limiting seven hits and earning his 17th straight win. Selkirk Bartell Mancuso Whitehead and Crosetti produced the Giants RBI while Lazzeri doubled for New York.
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Dekaon
Landon Promises Merit System Across Government
Governor Landon declared he would enforce a merit system in all government departments if elected president. He said party office holders could not serve in his cabinet and he would recruit the most competent nonpartisan members, regardless of party. He criticized Roosevelt’s civil service order as not advancing merit and just freezing current officeholders.
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United Press
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Roosevelt
Communist organ attacks Roosevelt in Pravda copy
Moscow dispatch reports Pravda branding Henry Morgenthau's claim that the Soviet State Bank tried to depress the pound as a cheap political trick aimed at aiding President Roosevelt's campaign. The piece ties the accusation to Western races and U S political maneuvering.
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Comumunist
Pravda
Road to Ruin: Burlington Rail Net Income Up Eight Months
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad reports for eight months ended August 31 show net income, contrasting with a net loss of 8,068,821 dollars in the June 1885 period.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Huge Dope Syndicate Smashed Across Borders
Mexico City report says a transnational narcotics ring worth about 12 million dollars yearly was cracked by Mexican, U S, and Cuban authorities. Shanghai shipments every three months valued at four million dollars in bootleg US sales were tied to the ring. Arrests included Joseph Purstenberg, I Katz, and Molly Wendt, linked to the same cartel.
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United Press
Mexico City
Jose Siurob
Department of Public Health
United States
Shah
Shanghai
Joseph Purstenberg
I. Katz
Molly Wendt
Los Angeles
Mexico
Rotary Club Indoor Fair Plans For October Event
Me Corry Rotary Club completed plans for its second annual fair and hobby shows set for October 7 3 and 1 at the armory. Twenty members attended last evening’s dinner meeting at the Hotel Sorry where directors arranged entertainment to attract a capacity throng each evening. Sam Irvine spoke of his European tour detailing England Ireland and Scotland and a history of act. Mr and Mrs Irvine traveled to Europe aboard the Queer Mary and Irvine described the boat service and construction outlook. D A Hillstrom, a former member, rejoined and attended the meeting.
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Armory
Sam Irvine
England
Ireland
Scotland
Act
Irvine
Europe
Knox and F D R in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh two major speeches are slated for Thursday night with President Roosevelt and Frank Knox addressing rallies in Oakland. Roosevelt planned to speak at Forbes Field at 9 pm, 15 minutes after Knox finishes his talk in Duquesne Gardens half a mile away. Police expected one of the city’s largest crowds as political interest peaks ahead of November voting.
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United Press
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Frank Knox
Oakland
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Knox
Duquesne Gardens
New ‘Heights
Senate approves government's Devaluation List in Paris
Paris reported on September 36 that the senate approved the government's devaluation list, completing its passage through parliament.
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Paris
Senate
Atevatation
Barbers Raise Hair Cut Prices Citywide
Barbers across the city agreed to a five cent increase in the price of hair cuts, effective tomorrow, raising the cost from 88 to 40 cents. Neck clips rise from 10 to 11 cents. shaves stay at 20 cents. The meeting at DeJeans and Cochran on North Center street also set new Wednesday and Saturday hours and announced future shop closings.
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Cochran
North Center Street
Boward Metz
South Street
Browder and Companions Arrested as Vagrants
Warl Browder the Communist presidential candidate and five companions were arrested upon arrival at a rally site in Tarre Farm Indiana. Also among those detained were Lermon Waltman and Waldo Grant from New York City. Indiana state party officials Charles Stadtfield and Andrew Ryan of Indianapolis remained seized. Further details continued on the next page.
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Ind
Warl Browder
Browder
Lermon Waltman
Waldo’ Grant
York City
Chicago & Eastern Flighis
Charles Stadtield
Idianapolis
Tate
Communist Arty
Andrew Ryan
Clark Loses His Appeal in Bribery Case
Philadelphia Sept 30 The State Superior Court denied State Sen. Win Glore Chester County from a bribery conviction and ordered Dauphin County Common Pleas Court to reduce the fine to 1000 dollars The original 4000 dollar fine stands as the maximum for a General Assembly member convicted of bribery The senator was convicted of attempting to use influence to secure passage of administration measures in exchange for state liquor contracts
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General Assembly
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President Roosevelt to Meet Utilities on Power Pooling
President Roosevelt to confer with government and private utility executives in Washington to discuss pooling the Tennessee Valley power facilities and promoting cheap electricity widely distributed. The conference aims to advance the administration’s social economic power program after recent TVA projects and power initiatives.
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Tennessex Valley
White House
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Tennessee
Charge Italy Germans in Plot
WHADRID Sept 30 The National Confederation of Labor reports a secret accord among Italy Germany and the Spanish Rightists to divide spoils if the insurgents win the civil war The agreement allegedly grants Germany the Canary Islands and rights to naval and air bases on the Cape Verde or Bisagos Islands plus one Balearic Island and economic aid and privileges to Portugal The paper claims a German submarine base was established
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National Confederation of Labor
Italy
Germany
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Bisagos Islands
Tet
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Balearic Islands
Salvation Army Drive Opens Strong in 1936 Campaign
Chairman D A Hillstrom reported nearly $800 raised on Tuesday as the initial canvass gains momentum. Ninety five percent of those surveyed pledged support, with a dinner meeting set for Thursday evening at the Salvation Army hall. The campaign uses the slogan Something of every card and includes a girls’ group event and program by the chairman.
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D. A. Hillstrom
Salvation Army
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Japs Chinese Reach Impasse in Relations
Shanghai dispatch reports China and Japan near a diplomatic impasse as Chiang Kai-Shek plans to meet the Japanese ambassador and reject four Japanese demands while presenting four Chinese counter demands. The issues include autonomy for northern provinces, economic concessions, troop stations, and censorship of anti Japanese education. Bullitt reaches France as ambassador and sails toward Paris.
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Chiang
Jong
Hopei
Chahar
Suiyuan
Shantung
Shansi
Mongolia
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Yangtze River
Hainwu Island
Roosevelt Attacks Communism as He Campaigns for Reelection
President Roosevelt spoke at the Democratic state convention in Syracuse and prepared a major address for Pittsburg. He denounced critics who call him a communist and used his usual irony to defend New Deal policies, urging voters to ignore red harriers and focus on facts. He recalled historical figures to dismiss anti-New Deal claims and pressed his reelection message.
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Sandor S. Klein
United Press
Syracuse
Roosevelt
Pittsough Losmorrow
Tuk
Herbert Hi Lehman
Memlers
Democratic National Committee
Gear Washington
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Andrew Jackson
Ahram Lincoln
Hector’ Roosevelt
Postal Inspector 15 Called In Bomb Case
Wilkes Barre on September 30 the Commonwealth expected to call Postal Inspector Charles Ramistiot to the stand to present further evidence as it pursues Michael Fugmann in the Good Friday bombings.
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Charles Ramistiot
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Franco Named Head of Provisional Nationalist Government
Burgos Spain Sept 30 United Press reports General Francisco Franco insurgent commander in chief has been named head of the provisional nationalist government in a move aligned with the Madrid regime.
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