Hoover era converges to steady growth amid stock slump
Presidents of railways and industry leaders meet in Washington as Hoover frames a broad plan to sustain employment and expansion. Federal Reserve officials report sound districts while labor and capital pledge wage stability. Ford announces immediate wage boosts for 135000 workers. James W. Good dies, and Hoover finalizes naval delegation to London to placate naval leaders.
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William Butterworth
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Julius Barnes
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Lamont
Ernest L. Lewis
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Stock Exchange
Railway Business Association
Chicago
White House
Advisory Council
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board
Julius Rosenwald
Henry Ford
Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Davis
Senate adjourns special session over tariff bill
The Senate voted 49 to 33 to adjourn sine die Friday night, with the House concurring, yielding ten days until the regular session begins December 2. Democrats and old guard Republicans supported adjournment amid tariff bill frustration. Young Turks urged to continue work. Ware case to be handled early in the next session as lobby activity on sugar tariffs is reviewed, with President Rentschler of National City Bank among key witnesses.
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Kansas
Pat Harrison
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The
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Senator Moses Keeps Post as Campaign Chair Amid West Tension
Senator George H. Moses remains chairman of the Republican senatorial campaign committee despite the animosity he has stirred in the western ranks. Supporters defend his leadership while critics urge change in the wake of party divisions.
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George H. Moses
Magnate Jarry E. F. Sinclair Freed After Contempt Term
JARRY EF SINCLAIR, of a magnate, completed his term for contempt of the senate and the District of Columbia Supreme Court and was released after 198 days. He appeared cheerful for cameras and said he was guilty of no moral turpitude, claiming his imprisonment was an example of political scapegoating and a violation of common sense and decency.
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Jarry EF. Sinclair
Senate
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Prohibition Indictment Involves Congressman Denison
Congressman Edward B. Denison Marion and former secretary John Layne were indicted in Washington on illegal liquor possession. A trunk addressed to Layne in Denison's care was opened by federal agents. Denison claims misrouted baggage, Layne denies connection. Ambassador credentials also noted with Garrett and Dickema presented in Rome and The Hague respectively.
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John Layne
Washington
New York
Panama
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John W. Garrett
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
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Royal Palace
Hague
Gerrit J. Dickema
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Atlantic Cable Destroyed by Seaquake and Wave Toll
A powerful earthquake in the Atlantic between Nova Scotia and New York damaged nine of twenty four Atlantic cables and toppled several ships near a reef. Late in the week a massive tidal wave struck Newfoundland’s Burin peninsula, swamping villages and killing at least thirty six people.
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New England
Maritime Provinces
Canada
Atlantic
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Newfoundland
Mexico elects Pascual Ortiz Rubio president
EN reports Pascual Ortiz Rubio elected president of Mexico defeating Jose Vasconcelos by a large majority. Rubio is described as from an old Michoacan Tarascan lineage and likely to continue Gil’s policies. He is noted for an adventurous life and involvement in revolutionary activities since youth.
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Mexico
Jose Vasconcelos
Rubio
Gil
Michoacan
Russians Take Dalai Nor in Manchuria Front Drive
Russian forces invading Manchuria captured Dalai Nor the key position in the Three Rivers district after nineteen hours of bloody fighting. The action cut off Chinese lines and opened the way for a drive on Hallar while seizing valuable coal mines.
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Hallar
Tay Pay P. OConnor Dies in London at 81
P O Connor famed Irish Nationalist and journalist who served as a member of parliament for forty nine years died in London at eighty one from septic poisoning.
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P. O'Connor
House of Commons
London
Western Newspaper Union
Address Parcels N One Side
Postal notes warn against placing addressee details on multiple parcel sides as it causes postage confusion and delays. Such labeling can obscure prepaid postage and interfere with special handling or C O D services, leading to misapplied charges. Postmaster J C Faller urges public cooperation to stop this practice.
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Postal Service
J. C. Faller
All Good Cronies and Jacksons Kitchen Cabinet
The article explains Andrew Jacksons kitchen cabinet a group of casual advisers who could smoke and converse freely without formal cabinet restraint. It notes the phrase describes men who met informally, sharing ideas and clashing opinions in a relaxed setting.
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Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Nourishing Food Seen as Medicine in Mental Health Care
In hospitals treating nervous and mental diseases, plentiful good nourishing food is viewed as one of the most beneficial medicines. The belief holds that strong physical condition supports mental recovery and underpins the treatment approach.
Municipalities and their chartered self government
A municipality is an incorporated city town village or borough with a charter that confers local self government rights and privileges.
Now He Earns It: Garland Builds Wealth Near Allentown
Charles Garland, who gave away a one million dollar inheritance claiming he had not earned it, amasses wealth from a farm near Allentown Pennsylvania. He cultivates 153 acres with ten loyal followers of a cult he founded.
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Charles Garland
Allentown
Ungenial Cousin Letters From Pathfinder Courier
A garbled 19th century letter from Pathfinder mix captures family news from New Orleans to Germany. It threads anecdotes of deaths, money, illness, animals, a fight with a saw, mumps, a torn coat, elocution and a petty theft, ending with a promise of a letter and a misdated signature.
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Hans
New Orleans
Offenblock
Gus
Fido
Saw Mill
Grassenblocks
Express
Fiffry
Impressive Knowledge Quote by Helps on Knowledge Value
A quotation on knowledge and generosity contrasts what comes from others with what one offers from their own mind. It likens borrowed ideas to money stamped by another head and highlights authentic personal insight as more valuable.
Wild Camels Still Roam Some Regions of Asia and Africa
In parts of Asia and Africa wild camels persist, existing herds endure that locals still fear to approach or tame. The article notes the resilience of these camel populations despite harsh environments and sparse human interaction.
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Asian Africa
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