Bank of Tennessee placed under receiver in state action
November 7 1930 D D Robertson state superintendent of banks was appointed receiver for the Bank of Tennessee a state institution. The court decree says the bank is insolvent and unable to operate. directors approve liquidation under law. Deposits totaled about 12.57 million with assets around 15.87 million as of May 19 1930. The move follows an emergency plan by clearing house banks to supervise a prompt examination and liquidation.
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Bandits Rob Train Near Nobel California
A 7 30 a m eastbound Southern Pacific passenger train was held up near Nobel California by five bandits using a sedan and armed with machine guns. They robbed the train of 40 000 to 55 000 dollars in cash consigned by the Federal Reserve to the American Trust bank in Pittsburgh for Columbia steelworks payroll. Registered mail receipts quoted 15 000 dollars but payroll checks would have substituted. No injuries reported. Engineer R E Lemery fireman S E O'Brien and baggageman John McClintock were detained. checks delayed payroll for workers awaiting delivery of funds.
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Stege
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Port Dino Grandi and Disputed ROME Election
Rome dispatch notes a disputed port scene as Dino Grandi enters the field for the TR office today. The report highlights tense local dynamics and potential shifts in leadership amid the contentious vote.
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Child Killed Falling From Malvern Area School Bus
Evleane Creel nine fell from a moving school bus near Bethlehem Church on the way to Malvern. The second grader died about an hour and a half later from head injuries believed to include a broken neck. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W J Creel, sister Lola Mae, and brother Preston, all of near Malvern. Funeral time not announced.
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Roosevelt for President club to be organized in Greenville
In Meriwether county Georgia a Roosevelt for President club will form at the courthouse within a week with about 500 names on a membership list and virtually all Greenville voters signed at the county office. Governor Roosevelt enjoys strong local support as Warm Springs nearby draws patients and admirers.
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Warm Springs
New York
Greenville
Meriweth County
Bankhead name grows in Alabama politics with Senate seat
MONTGOMERY Nov 7 AP Alabama Democrats vaulted the Bankhead name deeper into state politics by electing John H Bankhead to the Senate. The Bankheads have long served in Congress and state offices since the Civil War era, with William B Bankhead in the U S House and John F L Bankhead Sr in the Senate. The piece traces the family’s repeated public service and anticipated “Bankhead brother act” as both brothers join the national legislature.
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Senate
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House
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Hawks Set New Flight Record from New York to Havana
Captain Frank M Hawks, flying a small monoplane named 13, departed Curtiss Field at 8:50 am EST and landed in Havana at 6:11 pm, nine hours and 21 minutes later, beating the previous record by almost five hours. He estimated an average speed near 1&2 miles per hour with two brief en route stops, and hinted at a possible return attempt to New York on Saturday.
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Curtiss Field
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Florida Peninsula
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Curtias Airport
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Nine Democrats Win in Kentucky Senate House Seats
Louisville Nov 7 Kentucky voters elected nine Democrats to Congress and one for the short Senate term. Judge M M Logan led in most districts, defeating incumbent in all but some. Democrats gained seats in Fourth Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth and Tenth districts. Republicans won Fifth and Eleventh. The upset saw Mrs Katherine Laing unseated. The result reverses the 1945 election.
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Webb Man Injured As Power Pole Falls On Him
Webb man John Causey a Alabama Power Company employee was seriously hurt when a power line pole being removed from a truck fell and crushed him. He was taken to a Dothan hospital where authorities said his condition improved. His wife Mrs Ish Causey of Webb attended.
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Alabama Power Company
Dothan
College game time nears in Wiregrass area
Buzz in athletic circles as Howard college prepares to host the Howard Miami classic in southeast Alabama. Tickets and boosters push a packed pre event schedule with reserved seats and a Five Points gym setup for the Miam I Howard dances. Delegations and bus specials draw student interest as preview reports describe a strong Miami squad and a competitive schedule outlook.
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Uckel Salea
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Officials begin investigation of cause mine blast
Millfield Ohio November 7 officials began probing the cause of a deadly explosion in the Sunday Creek Coal Co mine number six. federal state and county investigators planned inspections when fumes cleared. roles include J J Forbes of the federal Bureau of Mines and Will Blake Ohio state director of Industrial Relations. two possible causes cited ignition of gas or coal dust. fatalities stood at least 79 with some injured miners not yet accounted for and bodies identified by relatives at makeshift morgues.
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Athens County
Pioneer Citizen of Slocomb Dies
A. J. Gibson aged 69 died at his Slocomb home yesterday afternoon after a battle with nephritis. Longtime resident and early settler, he built a career in business and farming in Slocomb and was known in Seneca and Houston Counties. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Funeral services were held today with burial in the local cemetery.
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Heflin cries corruption as Locke sends felicitations
BERWENe HAM Ala Nov 7 Senator J Thomas Heflin in a radio address reiterates his demand for a Senate investigation of Tursdas election in which he was defeated by John W Bankhead Lanhe defeated candidate for Emernor on Heflin ticket cannot contest election and awaits Governor Willer to act Heflin says he will contest the election to expose fraud and corruption and that a Senate investigation will pursue those responsible while he defends clean government and unity within the campaign The article notes Heflin and Locke claim harmony and discuss ongoing efforts to ensure fair governance
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Democrats Tie With Republicans In House Pending Recounts
The AP reports Democratic hopes for a House majority vanish barring recounts and contested results. Rep Vestal, Republican Indiana, wins reelection giving the GOP 217 seats. a tie at 717 is possible if Kvale’s Farmer-Labor party stance and pending results shift. Brookhart signals possible GOP alignments with Democrats on a legislative program. Vestal’s Indiana race flipped by a single precinct recount, Ball leads then trails by a single vote after Delaware county change.
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Claude Ci’ Ball
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