Heavy voting seen as states decide party control
Across the country campaigns wind down with last minute appeals as Virginia faces a pivotal governor race and a broad set of statewide contests tests party strength. Kentucky aims to expand GOP control while New York district 21 and major cities like New York Boston Detroit host prominent mayoral battles.
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James L. West
Associated Press
Washinton
Massachusetts
California
Michigan
Virgina
Old Dominion
Bishop Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
William Moseley Brown
John Garland Pollard
Democratc
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Kentucky
House
Senate
Twenty-First
New York
House of Representatives
Hubert T. Delany
New York City
Boston
Detroit
Carolina mill workers strike at Leakesville Woolen Mills
Workers at Leakesville Woolen Mills near Charlotte strike after voting to act with the National Textile Workers Union. About 162 employees walk out to press for a lunch break across three shifts. Mill suspended operations as early shift refused entry, picket lines formed, no violence reported. Police observed but did not intervene.
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James Reid
Strke
Vilens
Students charged with bootlegging through college
Three University of Michigan students allegedly sold liquor to fellow students during a raid in a men's dormitory. Police seized a case of wine and a case of whiskey and said a buyer from Canada was smuggled in under overcoats. The raid followed fraternity sanctions over intoxication at dances.
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Ann Arbor
Uch
University of Michigan
Harold McKee
Pittsburgh
Canada
Louis Fahey
Clifford West
University
Resignation of Rev Wallace Accepted by Dothan Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Dothan Alabama held a called meeting November 3 1924 to accept the resignation of Pastor Rev Robert T Wallace and to request Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relation. The congregation noted growth from 107 to 538 members and praised Wallace and his wife Mrs Robert T Wallace for their service and leadership.
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Congregational Meeting
First Presbyterian Church
D. C. Carmichael
N. H. McCallum
W. R. McClintock
Robert T. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Robert ‘T. Wallace
Selder D. C. Carmichael
Wallace
First Presbyterian Church of
Dothan
Alabama
Jesus Christ
Chureau
R. T. Wallace
Neghbor
Robert Twallace
Robert T. Walace
Sharp Opening Market Breaks After Wild Session
The New York market reopened on a volatile note with heavy selling easing into a brisk rally before renewed pressure. Stocks like U.S. Steel and General Electric fell from early losses, while traders faced delayed quotes and shortened trading sessions this week to ease brokerage pressure.
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Sterley W. Prenosil
New York
U. S. Stec
Americana Can
American Telephone
Chrysler
Consolidated Gas
General Electric
International Telephone
Eastman Kodak
P Pennsylvania Railroad
Sears Roebuck
Westinghouse Electric
General Motors
American & Foreign Power
U. S. Steel Common
New York Stock Exchange
New York Curb Market
Chicago Stock Exchange
Noy
Spochoot
Eoyeke
Millionaires Rise to 290 With Tax Peak in 1927
Treasury records show 290 individuals earned over one million dollars in 1927. Sixty two more than the prior year paid over five million in income, eight reported four to five million, and 23 were women among the millionaires. Total income tax by these filers reached 98,457,236.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Senate Condemns Hiram Bingham for Secret Sessions Use
The Senate voted to condemn Senator Hiram Bingham for bringing Charles L. Evanson into secret sessions of the finance committee during tariff bill framing. Senator Norris led the demand, saying to preserve the body’s honor. Bingham defended his actions as zeal for a protective tariff.
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Washington
Senate
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Charles L. Evanson
Connecticut Manufacturers’ Association
Senate Finance Committee
Bingham
Evanson
Norris
Nebraska
Mesake
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Appni
Fond Lam
Asc
Weather outlook for Alabama and central eastern states
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Alabama with colder temperatures tonight and continued fair weather Tuesday. Across the central and eastern states the week should stay mostly fair with occasional showers around the period, as temperatures run slightly above normal.
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Alabama
Eat Gat
Andalusians Move to Halt Power Merger Hearing
At a hearing before the Alabama Public Service Commission, Andalusia opposition to a proposed merger of five southeast Alabama power companies drew 67 percent opposing the plan. City lawyers argued the Andalusia Light and Power Company seeks to preserve its franchise rights and potential purchase options. The commission agreed to continued consideration, while Alabama Power Company petition for a new generating plant for Butler and Usman was also held for advisement. Adjacent report notes Adjutant Tang of King Albert’s aviation set a Belgian altitude record of 9 January 1930 feet.
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Montgomery
Ala
General Water Works and Electric Corporation
Alabama
Andalusia
Alabama Public Service Commission
Commission
River Falls Power Company
Andalusia Light and Power Company
Pea River Power Company
Opp Light and Power Company
Alabama Utilities Company
M. 4. Fletcher
D. M. Powell
City of Andalusia Light and Power Company
Public Service Commission Jast
Alabama Power Company
Butler
Usman
Six wounded as riots erupt during Tampico voting
Six people were wounded and many arrested during political voting in Tampico, Mexico, as clashes broke out at anti reelectionist headquarters. Four occupants of the building and two paraders were injured, and troops restored order. State elections in Yucatan proceeded without disorder with Bartolome Garcia Correa winning 100000 votes.
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Mexico City
Tampico
FE Universal
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Revolutionary Party
Rubistas
Yucatan
Merida
Bartolome Garcia Correa
Trovernor
Ortiz Rubio
Acquitted man linked to murder of mother with cancer
Richard Corbett, an English banker’s son, faced trial after his French mother died amid his alleged acts to nurse and then kill her during May. Testimony described caregiving turning to intent as authorities weighed motive and timing, while Corbett claimed innocence.
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Corbett
Hiviera
Cam
Moether
Bern
Marther
Will Perfect Conservatism Organization Formed in County
A county meeting at 7:30 p m at the Houston County courthouse in Dothan will permanently organize the Will Perfect Conservatism Organization. E B Porter is temporary president and Pat Poyner temporary secretary. petitions circulate through Malone Hardware, Porter Hardware, and the Eagle office inviting all men and farmers to join. no dues or fees are required.
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Dothan
E B. R. Porter
Pat Poyner
Houston Game and Fish Conservation Club
Houston County
Alabama
Texas League Draft Brings Three Players to Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls club of the Texas League selects three players in the draft. Outfielder Jack Kloza from Montgomery Alabama Southeastern League, pitcher Dick Florrich from Columbus Georgia Southeastern League, and pitcher Roland Flinn from Senatos Maine New England circuit, per president William E Huff.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Ben
William E. Huff
Jack Kloza
Montgomery
Ala
Dick Florrich
Columbus, Ga
Roland Flinn
Senatos
Volcano Kills Twenty People in Guatemala Eruption
In Guatemala sixty miles north of Guatemala City the Santa Maria volcano erupted killing twenty and causing extensive property damage. The eruption continued with diminishing violence the next day.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Santa Maria
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