Louisiana revolt erupts over ballots on Amite river bridge
Gunfire erupted tonight on the Amite river bridge as Livingston citizens clashed with occupants of a truck believed carrying ballots from Baton Rouge to Denham Springs. Authorities say a firefight occurred while preparations were made to prevent further ballot theft after ballots burned earlier on main street in Denham Springs. Police from Centraville pursued suspects and authorities reported heightened patrols to guard against further ballot theft as the situation evolved.
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Baton Rouge
Amite River
Livingston
Buton Rouge
Denham Springs
Cltixens
Elyth
Angiren
Iit Coury
Unclear national turmoil echoed in distant capitals
A garbled news fragment reports widespread political tension with mentions of federal security measures, election upheavals, and international figures. It references Washington, capital finances, a special congressional election, a death penalty case, and calls for diplomatic action, all conveyed in a disjointed, incomplete style.
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Washington
Adennee
Cooney backs bank relief and asks for office appropriation
Governor Cooney urged a bank relief bill and an appropriation for the governor's office in a message to the Montana legislature. The Senate committees moved to report two emergency banking bills enabling banks to borrow from a federal reconstruction agency to cover deposits and creditors as part of stabilizing the state’s financial system.
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Cooney
Committee On Banks and Banking
Senate
Brunk I. Cooney
Senate von Wittee
Assatin
Duuike
Montana
Banka
Minnice Corporation
Cootey
von- Kress
United States
Wi- Hance Corporation
Tmuraneg Corporation i
Increased Inheritance Tax and Building for Billings Normal Approved by House
A House vote approved a double inheritance tax and the erection of a new building for Billings Normal, part of a broader program discussed by lawmakers. The measure faced debate over funding, with supporters citing school needs and opponents warning of tax impact. continued coverage notes passage and future actions.
Transients to be taken into camps to deter ride thefts
Emergency relief administrator Harry Hopkins announced a nationwide drive against riding freight trains beginning January 1. Railroad officials will arrest riders found on freights and send them to camps for the unemployed, where they will receive work and relief aid.
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Waalhington
Harry Lo. Hopkin
Peril Predicted for Magkena Village by Lava Activity
Dr Thontax A. dngeardt warned of possible lava danger to Magkena fishing village on the island's west coast. The observation noted lava movement along the man tain site and a flight toward the sun as the team assessed risks near Little Uiowatuin.
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Miia
Wiwal
Nee
Magkena
Thontax A. Dngeardt
Jape
Woloo Observatory
Mantain
Prohibition Vote Delayed by Utah Until Late Tonight
New York report notes Utah will delay its prohibition vote until 9 p.m. tomorrow, extending New York’s legal dry status by a few hours. Edward P. Mulrooney, state control board chairman, says the delay will not affect plans and liquor licenses become effective several hours later than expected. The Broadway area, long linked to drinking, undergoes redecorating plans as part of a shift in the nightlife scene.
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New York
Utah
Edward P. Mulrooney
State Control Board
Montana State College wins at International Livestock show
Montana State College at Rosemont won first prize with a short horn steer in the fat cattle class at the International Livestock and Garden show. Mantuny Growerly earned the first prize for white winter wheat. Niceag Victor, Le Peterson, FL, Mighee and Clarence Urawn of Tank City placed second and third. Yeterson also captured the blue ribbon for white spring wheat.
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Krnga
Tne
Montna
Republicans Criticize Administration Program
Washington, October aunt atwick mpan and iniiistration Polistes came today fron hgh re Publican quarters the statements ared business he give d to work wnt his own prob lems and that charged most of the present criticism was origining bt democratic ranks, Semitar Fess of Chin, a former chairman of te republican national committee, told newspapermen there could fo no substantial res vo very wider present acituatis How policies and that diatress: should be allowed to carve it own path with a minimum of interfer ence. The republican national commit tee meanwhile issued his second diole administration pamphlet hear ing the sextiple tutles: "Tories," UChiseters, "Dead. Cat "AWiteh (Coutinued on Page 10)
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Washington
Atwick
Semitar Fess of
Chin
Republican National Committee
Diole
Wreck Claims Four Train Crew in Great Northern Incident
A Great Northern freight wreck near Spokane kills four crew members, including engineer Wood and fireman Treomin, as the locomotive barrels into an embankment and plunges toward the Spokane River. Several others suffer injuries, with investigators detailing the wreck’s deadly sequence and local responders rushing to the scene.
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Wot Reuger
Treomin
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Ueggrawe Nodda
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Uorsfall
Willyard
Dawn
Writer and Wife Die in Poison Pact Route to Eternity
A writer and his wife in a grim scheme ingest poison to end their lives. The couple, named Ming and others, traveled to a remote location where they planned their joint death and attempted to conceal their actions within a garage near a pit. Investigators report the couple discussed wealth and despair before the fatal act.
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Melonda
Jike the Barber Faces British Court in High Profile Case
A readible fragment reports Jike the Barber facing extradition to Britain amid a complex swindle case tied to Chicago connections. The Supreme Court denied an earlier motion, with appeals court actions unclear and mentions of alleged kidnapping and transport by Transom entities.
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Washington
Per
Gok
Raetor Nitie
Taha
Chicago
Prielon Sia
Supreme Court
Court of
Funeral of Legge to be Held Tomorrow
Chicago December 4 A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Fourth Presbyterian Church North Michigan Avenue for Alexander Longe president of the International Harvester company who died yesterday of a heart attack. Honorary pallbearers include Partner President derhret Woaver.
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Chicago
Des
Derhret Woaver
Alexander Longe
International Harvester Company
Nervices
North Michigan
Arene
Fragmentary note on dog training and a political remark
The text presents a fragmented account mentioning a dog kit and a person named Dolo dog Hediney, with stray references to a president and wars. It lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable events. readable elements point to a stray discourse about dogs, people, and political context without clear actions or outcomes.
States to vote on repeal of the 18th amendment
Under federal and state oversight, plans moved to revive liquor sales in 23 states as three more states Pennsylvania Ohio and Utah prepared to ratify and report repeal of the 18th amendment. President Roosevelt was to proclaim adoption while 25 states would remain dry under their own laws.
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Associated Press
Union
State Department
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Utah
Dave for Relief Nearing Goal Boosts Volunteers Effort
In a county relief drive led by Judge S C Ford, volunteers pressed to meet a $20,000 target amid disjointed text. The meeting emphasized urgent fundraising and community cooperation to push the effort over the top and provide aid to those in need.
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Siking
Disauire
Seluntour
Tenis and Clark
Noeporia
County Relief Committee
S.C. Ford
Tar 1s To Delay Its Final Step Till Night
Gout prepared tonight to delve yore the JG and Finat wait in the voftin of federal prohibition with pomp. Members of Alan's original constitutional convention of 1895 and other state notables attend as puesta of honor. Convention called to order at noon by Governor Henry H. Blood. Delegates to complete duties at 2:20 pm, then vote and appoint committees. A recess and 7 o'clock will be taken.
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Alan
Feme
Noun
Henry H. Blood
Colonel Lindbergh Awaits Fresh Wing For South America Flight
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh waited on the still Gambia river for wind to lift their red monoplane. The heavy craft, loaded with fuel for about 1700 miles, refused to rise from the calm water as tension kept the pontoons in place.
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Tabhurat
Gambia
Charles A. Lindbergh
South America
Lindbergh
Liquor Czar Choate Receiver of Temporary Prohibition Powers
Joseph V. Choate, a New York lawyer and close Roosevelt ally, is appointed director and chairman of the Federal Alcohol Control administration to regulate temporary control measures pending permanent legislation. Choate has long been linked with the repeal movement and is seen as a key figure in enforcing early prohibition policy.
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Joseph V. Choate
New York
Roosevelt
Federal
Choate
Liquor Control Readiness and Tax Issues Reported
Washington December 4 AP President Soonevelt returned to his desk to review the liquor control capitalization that will begin operations tomorrow night after another Prohibition revival. Joseph H W Choate Sr administrator of the federal alcohol central board said readiness to begin. They discussed speeding up the wine import quotas. Secretaries Call Wallace and Roper discussed liquor control with the president. Cabinet officers visited the White House at various times.
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Washington
Joseph H W. Choate
Federal Alcohol Central Board
Canadian financier ti kes cheery view
Montreal, Nee. 4. Sir Charles Gordon, president of the Rok of Montreal, told a meeting today that business the world over is comprehensively better and there are sound reasons to believe that the detterment will expand.
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Montreal
Nee
Charles Gordon
Rok of
Nolders
Trial of Dr Alice Wynekoop Set To Begin January Fourth
In Umba go a trial date is set for Dr. Alice G Lindsay Wynekoop to start January 4. The case centers on the murder of Rheta Wynekoop, with defense and state urging postmortem reevaluation as doctors clash over the evidence. The 62 year old physician remains confined as legal maneuvers unfold and her son Earl Wynekoop awaits arraignment on separate charges.
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Alice Wynekoop
Umbago
Dec
Tadge Dospely
David Cote
Alice Gindsay Wyteekoop
Alice
Rheta
Earle
Indianapolis
Pornestan
Hume
Cook County
Palance
Thomas K. Wwer
Prohibition Upheld by South Carolina Convention
South Carolina officials declared the state’s dry status upheld at a recent convention, voting unanimously against the proposed amendment. The decision echoed historic secession-era rhetoric as delegates asserted South Carolina’s stance on national repeal efforts.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S.C
Carolina
Tse
South
British policy declaration sent to Dublin on Irish crisis
London reports that the British government dispatched a policy declaration to Dublin after a two hour cabinet meeting addressing the crisis between the Irish Free State and the Commonwealth. A public statement by Dominions Secretary J H Thomas in the House of Commons was anticipated tomorrow.
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London
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Dublin
Italy to Decide on Staying in League of Nations
A fascist grand council meeting is seen as decisive for Italy’s stance on remaining in the League of Nations. Observers expect discussions to focus on whether Italy should terminate its participation and the role of the United States, Russia, Japan, and Germany in any such move.
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TALY
Grand Council
Iwagne of Nations
United States
Russia
Japan
Germany
Italy
Maryland Girl of 20 Found Dead Murder Suspected
Princess Anne Maryland December 4 Police say Edna Morris a 20 year old girl was found dead in woodland near her home. Autopsy found no evidence of attack but Sheriff Luther Daugherty says murder is believed. Two negroes who found the body were brought in for questioning. The case follows recent lynching scares and troop deployments in the area.
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Maryland
Princess Anne
MM. T
Lynaching
Edna ‘Morris
Aearch
Altizena
Marry Langford
Luther A. Daugherty
Langford
Steer Rounded Up After Seattle Street Chase
Seattle police held a last roundup today for a steer that jumped eight foot fences at the stockyards and ranked through Sixth Avenue, frightening pedestrians and motorists. The new cowboy patrol with Officers G. C. Jren nen and JT. Neawn chased the steer six blocks, using patrol car lances and shotguns before it collapsed.
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Seattle
Seatle Police Department
Stockyarda
Sixth Avenue
Cowboy Patrol
G. C. Jrennen
JT. Neawn
Cavalry to Attend Convention of Stockmen
Washington reports cavalry units planned to join a stockmen convention as part of a broader mobilization effort. Defense officials discussed troop movements from Fort Meade to Milow and alignments with the Golden Jubilee event planned by regional military and civic leaders.
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Washington
Lanai
Ragellon
Milow
Martane Salvestork Ausachrden
Mrekson
Qasiatayy
Galeordt
Cnsats
Curious Customs How They Originated in History
A vintage advertisement explains the origins of common customs and rituals, noting brutal roots in ancient times. It promotes a 33-page booklet CURIOUS CUSTOMS exposing earlier barbaric practices, priced at six cents plus postage.
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