Virginia Gubernatorial Race Draws National Attention
Nation watches Virginia election as a key test for the Democratic machine and Hoover era Republicans. Pollard and Grown claim lead as voters also weigh New York Boston mayoral contests and state races in Kentucky Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania with a focus on tax caps and legislative seats.
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New York
Boston
Virginia
Republican Party
Herbert Hoover
Ohio
Ilinois
Lassiter Bank Trial Moves Forward in Jefferson County
In Birmingham on November 5 Attorney General Charlie C. McCall attended to assist in preparations for the trial of Lasiter, former president of Avondale Bank and CRF Bank. He faces multiple counts tied to bank failures and forged pretenses related to about $509,000 in backings and a $50,000 Avalon listing.
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Birmingham
Ala
Charlie C. McCall
Lasiter
Averdale Bank & Savings Company
CRF Bank & Treat Company
Lassiter
Erdiy
Morrox
Sadze CE. Thoxes
Speren
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Jefferson
Avondale
Avalon
City Bank
Actor Sword Wounds Debutante During Chicago Rehearsal
In Chicago at the Goodman Theatre Miss Jean Levens, a debutante, was seriously injured when a sword from an actor in a Shakespeare sketch slipped from his hand. The blade penetrated just above the heart after the actor fell into the orchestra pit. The actor’s name was not released.
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Chicago
Jean Levens
Goodman Theatre
Miss Stevens
Commerce Committee Sets Meeting on Geneva Underwear Mill
The Geneva Underwear Mill project moves forward as the Cher Commerce Committee will meet tonight at 7 30 at the chamber of commerce. Ed Weatherly reports the body has obtained inventories of machinery and operating costs to present and push a concrete action. The committee previously met but postponed a decision, awaiting the requested details.
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Chamber of Commerce
Geneva
Ed Weatherly
Weatherly
Senate Rejects Amendment Raise China Clay Duty
In Washington on November 5 the Senate voted 40 to 35 to amend the tariff bill raising the China clay duty from 2.50 to 3.75 per ton while defeating a finance committee proposal to cut it to 1.50. The duty remains at 2.50. The first amendment was Democratic sponsored. In Montgomery Alabama on November 5 testimony supported petition for authority to continue the caretaker at the demonstration with proceedings under advisement.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Montgomery
Ala
Ted
Mayor Walker Faces Circuit of Election Night Upheaval
Amid a crowded mayoral race in New York City, James B. Walker and rivals submitted competing claims as polls opened for a high turnout civic election. Reports from the Bronx and East Side describe disturbances, vote intimidation claims, and police responses as state authorities weigh sending troopers to restore order and ensure fair voting.
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James J. Walker
Fiorello H. L.guardia
Orman Thomas
Richard Ereght
Square Deal
New York
Keres Winter
la Guardia
Roosevelt
Bronx
Cty
Notorious Kelly
Cpi
Barly
Lower East Side
Public School 2
Attorney General’s Office
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Tammany
Walker
Keyes Winter
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de Ton
Thu Hey Zee
Aviators Rescued After Two Month Arctic Ordeal
Eight prospectors led by Col. C. D. H. McAlpine vanished September 8 after leaving Baker Lake Manitoba. Eskimos aided the rescue, ending the search that covered over 12 000 miles with supply ships and land parties involved.
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Ont
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Carbridge Bay
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Dominion Explorers, Ltd
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Manitoba
Jack McKincon
Cambridge Bay
Soft Drink Salesman Wounded in Alabama Robbery
D P Pippin a 35 year old soft drink salesman was shot in the left arm and robbed of 200 dollars by a suspected Black highwayman near Gadsden Alabama. He said the assailant approached after a crash of empty bottles and struck him with the gun butt before fleeing.
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Gadsden
Ala
D. P. Pippin
Pippin
Hazmat Found Near New Orleans Street Car Track During Strike
In New Orleans on November 5, authorities reported five sticks of hazardous material discovered near a street car track amid a strike dispute. Courts barred alleged jitney operations. Keary Fall faces injunctions over fare charging. Frank Milazzo is jailed as federal case proceeds.
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New Orleans
UPI
Wayne G. Borah
Keary Fall
Frank Milazzo
Public Service
Today’s elections list by The Associates Press
The document details election subjects across states with the governor and state offices in Virginia, legislative seats in Kentucky and New York, municipal contests in Michigan and California, and various city elections in Connecticut Kansas and Minnesota. It notes constitutional amendments and city governance issues such as commission and manager forms.
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House of Delegates
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Ray Th Weller
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Detroit
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Tadies
Saurt
Cita Pennerlvanias
Mtsburgh
Wbioomest
Masspebucett
Marvers
Hoete
Othe
Olin Movers
Weather bulletin for Alabama frost interior tonight
Interior Alabama tonight may see frost as skies clear and temperatures dip. Tomorrow brings wet spells then fair skies and warmer daytime highs.
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Alabama
Wall Street four killed as booze party discussed in fog
Washington reports quote Senator Herock Hart of Iowa detailing a dinner for Congress in which liquor was served and calling for Secretary Mellon's resignation. The event, said to occur at the Willard, drew sharp criticism and questions over enforcement.
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Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign Ends as Voters Decide
The article surveys the closing stretch of the Virginia gubernatorial race with campaigns across the state. It notes key figures in the contest, the coalition dynamics, and voter turnout expectations shaping the election outcome.
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Virginia
Three held for murder in Claude Avant death in Geneva
Dr G W Smith Clyde Smith and a named Negro were jailed in Geneva on a first degree murder charge linked to the death of Slocomb teacher Claude Avant. Warrants issued for two others, Randall Jones and Lee Phillips. Witnesses described a crowd at the Slocomb home when the arrest was learned.
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W.G. Smith
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Claude Avant
Smith
Eian
Hughes
Charlie C. McCall
Grown
Kilby
Ala
Pertons
Geneva County
Montgomery
Clyde Smith
G. W. Smith
Charlie Brown
G. C. Hughes
Randall Jones
Lee Phillips
Bus Crash near Laurel Injures Seven
A bus on the Old South Line crashed through a railing and into a creek about halfway between Meridian and Laurel Mississippi injuring seven. Two women, Mrs. F. Al Fowler and Mrs. Pennington, were in critical condition along with five other passengers treated for internal injuries.
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Meridian
Fess Serviere
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Erminghiie
Alabama
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Walter Husches
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Congress Session Notes and Tariff Debate Amid Prohibition Push
A garbled report outlines Senate actions for Tuesday and Monday including an investigation committee start and debates on prohibition enforcement. It mentions Republican leaders like Senator Bingham and Senator Pennhart and notes tariff discussions with five rates under review.
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Biugham
T- A Sengt
Cosne
Peankhart
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