British Sailors Tortured By Japanese Police Claim Confession
Three British sailors alleged they were beaten by Japanese police in Formosa on Oct. 7 to force a confession over unpaid taxi fares. Officials said a fount pen was used on a sailor with a dislocated jaw and fingernail torture applied to secure signing.
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Japa
Sir Charles
Far
Japan
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Bri
Keelung
Lieut. C. Packersford
H. M
Lieut
Packersford
Ckersford
Both Parties Predict Victory As Election Looms
Democratic and Republican leaders claim near certain wins as voting day nears. Republican F Wright forecasts a county win by 1,200 to 2,000 votes in High Point and a county landslide, while Democrat Walter Crissman predicts a large turnout. Both avoid commenting on state and federal races. Voter outreach continues as officials prepare for 6:45 a.m. polling openings.
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F. R Ight
High Point
Republican Rty
Walter Crissman
High Point Townip
Wright
Voters Begin Balloting Amid Nationwide Election Prep
The article outlines a broad election framework with President and VP, 5 senators, 32 House seats, governors and state officials. It notes party balances, registration totals around 55 million, and election logistics across states with sunrise to sunset polling and four ballot types.
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United States
House of Resentatives
House
Ocrats
er-Labor
Progressive
Farmer-Labor
Bus And Auto Collision Injures Occupant Near Here
ILCON November 2 A bus and an automobile collided at a highway intersection about miles from here injuring an occupant of the car. The girl passenger Miss Nixon, a student from Weldon College, was taken to a Roanoke Rapids hospital. The bus was driven by Harris and the car by Boykin. authorities said no children required hospital care.
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Nixon
Douglas Boykinst
Man Harris
Ighweay
Hos
Roanoke Rapids
Ese
Weldon
Loyal wife seeks mercy for Michigan escapee
Mrs Elizabeth Fulger pleads with Michigan governor for clemency for her husband Howard Fulger who escaped in 1919 and worked as an engineer in Chicago before being located in a Gold Coast building. Fulger, jailed for offenses against his stepdaughter, argues his conviction was based on a deluded testimony. Governor Fitzgerald says clemency may be possible but requires Pardons and Paroles input.
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Chicago
Howard Fulger
Michigan
Fulger
Gold Coast
Howard H. Law
Jackson, Mich
Elizabeth Hare
Mra. Fulger
Ionia
Mich
Detroit
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Michigan Uison
Joseph C. Armstrong
Weather Bureau Predicts Rain On Election Day
The Weather Bureau forecasts rain across many regions east of the Rockies including northern New England, southern areas, and parts of Ohio and Kentucky. Snow is expected in several western states, prompting voters to wear rubbers and galoshes tomorrow.
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United States
Weather Bureau
Rockies
New England
Ohio
Kentucky
Roosevelt and Landon Set for National Election Showdown
As voters head to the polls tomorrow the nation faces a pivotal choice with Roosevelt and Landon leading their parties. Campaigns trumpet confidence while workers mobilize to maximize turnout amid forecasts of a record vote possibly reaching 45 million despite weather concerns. Farley predicts a Roosevelt sweep, while Hamilton forecasts at least 320 electoral votes for the incumbent.
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America
Weather Bureau
United States
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Farley
Maine
Vermont
John D. M. Hamilton
The
Republicans
Enterprise to Host Election Party with AP Results
The Enterprise plans an election night party inviting the public to hear returns via amplifying system. Results from township and county votes will be announced as soon as available, with anticipated results around 8 o clock Tuesday night. The staff will canvas polls and report High Point precinct results after tabulation.
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Enterprise
Associated Press
English Street
High Point
Federal Intervention In Strike Is Expected
Federal intervention in the Pacific coast maritime strike looms as seamen extend sympathy blockades to eastern and gulf ports. Labor officials hint prompt action while navy safety crews are discussed for tied-up ships. Admiral Hamlet and Ed ward F McGrady push for a hearing as the walkout freezes coast ports with over 140 idle vessels.
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Labor Department
Maritime Commission
San Francisco
Vincials
United States‘ Labor Department
Navy
H. G. Hamlet
Edward F. McGrady
Marine Exchange
Hono
Insurgent Air Attacks Hit Madrid Suburbs Reach Getafe
Rebel airmen unleashed hazardous devices over Vallecas, near Madrid, fatally wounding three children and injuring eight adults. Government forces evacuated Getafe as reinforcements arrived and Gen. Jose Varela’s insurgents captured Brunete after taking three other towns.
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Vallecas
Madrid
Getafe
Jose Varela
Brunete
Villa Man
Road Accidents Claim 27 Lives in Carolinas
A weekend survey reports 27 deaths and 70 injuries from highway crashes in the two Carolinas. South Carolina accounts for 16 deaths and 20 injuries while North Carolina records 11 deaths and 25 injuries.
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Associated Press
Carolinas
South Carolina
North Carolina
IWIN CITY BOY PRIZE WINNER
Billy Nicholson of North High School Winston-Salem North Carolina won first in the eleventh national safety essay contest and will enter his essay against state winners for national prizes. He receives a gold medal and $15 while Eloise Smith of Wadesboro earns a silver medal and $10. Eight bronze prizes of $5 go to Mary Lucy Baynes Eilene Jackson Mary McClintock Battle Leonard Clara Bennett Elaine Patton Edwin Bailey and Richard Garrett.
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Billy Nicholson
North High School
Winston-Salem
N. C
Highway Education Board
Eloise Smith
Wadesboro
Nicholson
Miss Smith
Mary Lucy Baynes
Central Park School
Eilene Jackson
Central School
Fayetteville
Mary McClintock
Randolph School
Asheville
Battle Leonard
Nashville
Clara Bennett
Polkton
Elaine Patton
Broadway School
Edwin Bailey
Huntersville
Richard Garriett
Liberty High School
Italy ready to go limit in sea fight
Milan Italy Nov 2 Premier Benito Mussolini spoke to 600 000 Fascists urging immediate Anglo Italian talks for a mutual rights pact in the Mediterranean and warned Britain to recognize Italian interests The speech emphasized a direct rapid settlement with England to secure a Mediterranean road he called life for Italians and suggested there were no alternatives to a bilateral understanding.
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Milan
Italy
Benito Mussolini
England
Mediterranean
Sea of
Rome
Il Duce
London
Duce
Great Britain
Landon Attacks Roosevelt Over NRA and AAA Again
Gov. Alf Landon said Roosevelt’s Madison Square Garden speech hinted at reviving the NRA and AAA. He told reporters the speech does not answer his questions and asserted the plain inference favors government control of business. Landon spoke at a Kansas press briefing behind a desk with red-sealed papers.
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Topera
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Madison Square Garden
NRA
AAA
Landon
North Carolina Campaign Ends With Conflicting Victory Claims
In Raleigh on the eve of the election Democratic chairman J Wallace Winborne predicted over 750000 votes and a Democratic majority. Republican nominee Gilliam Grissom and secretary Brownlow Jackson claimed victory for state and nation with Grissom insisting a 25000 vote edge. Grissom spoke at McLeansville. Clyde Hoey campaigned in Lincolnton and Charlotte.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
J. Wallace Winborne
Gilliam Grissom
Brownlow Jackson
Grissom
McLeansville
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Lincolnton
Charlotte
Philly Election May Turn Out To Be Rough Affair
Mayor S. Davis Wilson said he had received information that gunmen and strong arm men were imported from another state and that a large number of strike breakers have been employed in connection with tomorrow's election.
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Philly
Philadelphia
S. Davis Wilson
Difference Between 'K' 'C' May Decide Winner Of Race
Toronto report explains how the Miller baby race hinges on naming and registration details. Mrs Lily Kenny claims sole prize after two missing babies are registered as offspring of Mrs Denny, raising her total to eleven eligible births under Charles Vance Millar's will.
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Toronto
Lily Kenny
Bureau of Vital Statistics
American cotton drives prosperity in England mills
England’s cotton industry expands on American demand while UK exports fall. For the year to August 1936, American cotton imports rose, with Manchester and other centers paying premium prices. From August 1 to October 9, 1936, imports reached 153000 bales, up from 130000 the previous year, with prices averaging 7.02 pence per pound.
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England
United States
Manchester
Uni Kingdom
Oneland
Weather Noon Today Low Last Night High Yesterday
Noon readings show mild conditions with a dip in temperature at noon. Low last night reached a cool level and daytime high yesterday topped mild warm temperatures.
Weather Outlook for North and South Carolina and Winds
Generally mild tonight and Tuesday with rain and cooling in the west. South Carolina stays warm tonight then rain moves in from the northwest Tuesday night. Winds along the coast from Hatters to Jacksonville shift from east to south and become fresh in the extreme north Tuesday night.
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South Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
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