Voting Breaks Three Records in Election Returns
Early returns from the November 8 election show a national turnout of about 39 million, with Roosevelt leading Hoover by a wide margin. Roosevelt tops the winning votes record, Hoover the losing total, and minor candidates collectively reach over 1 million amid state-by-state tallies.
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Last of Marines Leave Nicaragua in 1930 Drawdown
The United States began evacuating 700 Marines from Nicaragua under a withdrawal policy. The first departures from Managua went to Corinto, with homeward embarkation to start today. Marines arrived in 1912 and left briefly in 1925 before returning in 1927 to restore order amid Sandino era conflicts.
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Divorce sought from hoaxer Eliott Thomas in California
Olive Stouffer Thomas files for divorce from Eliott Thomas former Redondo Beach school superintendent and kidnap hoaxer currently serving prison time for forging school warrants. She cites his felony conviction and notes his flight to Seattle to marry another woman, promising to stand by him no longer.
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Sheriff Johnson Reverses Resignation In Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls November 9 press dispatch reports Sheriff John H. Johnson, ill in hospital, retains control of the Minnehaha county sheriff's office after three attorneys delivered a notice withdrawing his resignation. A state sheriff inquiry concluded the alleged faults were minor and politically motivated, urging Johnson to remain in office. The trio credited his work and noted no financial missteps, urging him to continue as sheriff.
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Jack Johnson
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Minnehaha County
Holton Davenport
Tom Firby
L. J. Wail
Uncertain Resignation Case in County Office
The report notes a sudden changeover in the office as Martin J. Peterson, the county coroner, states the resignation occurred six hours before it was withdrawn. Amid turmoil, the coroner’s status during that period is questioned while an oath of office is signed and deputies are reappointed. The county commissioners had taken no action on the alleged resignation, leaving the sheriff's status unclear.
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AFL Studies Work Insurance Plan At Convention
Cincinnati Ohio Nov 193? The American Federation of Labor considers unemployment insurance funded by employers and managed by states. The proposal aims to protect workers who lose jobs after a 30 hour week, with employers contributing at least 3 percent of payroll to finance benefits under a state backed system.
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Actress Mary Macivor Welcomes Baby in Los Angeles
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. William Desmond in Los Angeles. Mrs. Desmond is the former Mary Macivor, a film actress, and Desmond is a motion picture actor. A roasted fig beverage is widely used in Chile as a coffee substitute.
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William Desmond
Desmond
Mary Macivor
Chile
Services Today For St. Lawrence Pioneer
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Robert T. Shephard at the Community church in St. Lawrence. Shephard died at her daughter’s farm home after years of ill health, born Feb 8, 1870 in Elmira New York. Surviving are her husband six children and several grandchildren. Burial followed at St. Lawrence cemetery with Rev I T O Neill officiating.
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Carl Campbell
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St. Lawrence
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I. T. O'Neill
St. Lawrence Cemetery
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