Brookhart Aims For Democratic Senate If Program Satisfies
Senator Brookhart of Iowa signals support for the Democratic organization of the next Senate if its program meaningfully reforms Mellonism and treasury policies. He cites resignations of Mellon and Ogden Mills as a condition, and favors an extra session to push an anti gambling and anti‑lame duck agenda.
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Washington
Brookhart
Towa
Senate
Mellon
Ogden Mills
the Treasury
The
Shipstead
Farmer Labor
Minnesota
Congress
Caraway and Glass
Train Hold Up Near Nobel Nets Large Cash and Mail Loot
Five armed men hijacked Southern Pacific passenger train 36 from Oakland to Tracy at Nobel California. They rifled mail and baggage, carrying two machine guns and a shotgun. Authorities chased the robbers after the heist of an estimated 40 000 to 55 000 dollars in cash and bags of registered mail from the Federal Reserve and American Trust Company payroll shipments. No one was hurt and witnesses described the rampage before the bandits escaped by car.
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Oakland
Cal
Southern Pacific
Tracy
Nobel
Berkeley
Federal Reserve Bank
San Francisco
American Trust Company
Pittsburgh
Columbia Steel Works
Steel Company
Federal Reserve, Postal
Jake Fleagle
Missouri
Lamar
Colo
R. E. Lemery
S. E. O’brien
John McClintock
Hoover Proclaims Thanksgiving Observance For 1930
President Hoover urged national Thanksgiving observance on November 27 1930 to extend aid to those suffering from causes beyond their control and highlighted the nation's relative economic relief and progress across education health and peace. In Raleigh Otto Wood escape artist arrest noted in Tulsa with details of his fugitive status and a possible link to a High Point family.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Herbert Hoover
United States of America
Raleigh
Otto Wood
State
Tulsa
Wood
E. J. Pardue
Mine Blast Dead Are Laid to Rest in Millfield
Millfield, Co November 7. At least 79 men were killed in a mine explosion at Sunday Creek Coal Company’s No. 6 mine. Officials from federal, state and county agencies planned inspections once fumes clear. Rescue workers, National Guard, and funeral processions marked days of recovery as the toll risked rising. 29 injured miners faced uncertain outcomes and some bodies remained unrecovered.
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Millfield, CO
Millfield
Sunday Creek Coal Company
National Guard
Tony
Makehift
Morrow Arrives at Pinehurst for Rest After Campaign
Navy dispatch reports Senator-elect Dwight W. Morrow of New Jersey arriving at Pinehurst for a brief rest after a strenuous campaign. He is accompanied by Mrs. Morrow and their daughter Elizabeth, with the family staying at the resort.
Four headed calf born on Chilean farm
A cow near Coquimbo Chile gave birth to a calf with four heads. The farmer plans to place the anomaly in a zoo.
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Coquimbo
Chile
Charge Auditor With Misappropriation of Columbus Co. Funds
R C Ratcliffe Columbus county auditor was arrested on a warrant charging mis appropriation of county funds. The warrant was signed by D F McGougan and followed discovery of a shortage in the auditor's office. Public accountants from D M Blue and company were auditing records. Ratcliffe was jailed. bond set at 10000 dollars and not posted.
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Whiteville
Navy
R. C. Ratcliffe
Columbus
D. F. McGougan
Board of
County Commissioners
D. M. Blue and Company
Raleigh
Public Accountants
Ratcliffe
Woodard Kellum
Roosevelt Says He Is Not Considering 1932 Presidency
Albany New York November 7 governor Roosevelt states he is unequivocally giving no thought to running for president in 1932, reaffirming current focus on state duties.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Farrell Arrives for Pinehurst Mid-South Open
Johnny Farrell of Mount Vernon New York and 1928 U S Open champion arrives at Pinehurst to compete in the mid-south open tournament next week.
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Farrell
Pinehurst Pinehurst
Johnny Farrell
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Mouzon curses modern influences on preachers in conference
Bishop Edwin D. Mouzon condemned movie music and modern books as contaminating influences at the western North Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Greensboro. He urged ministers to dress properly, avoid outside influences, study the Bible, shun the preacher-sportsman, and focus on religious work while evangelists emphasize sin grace and faith. Rev. J. F. Kirk elected secretary of the board of Christian education subject to confirmation.
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Greensboro
Movie
The
Modern Book
Modern Magazine
Edwin D. Mouzon
Western North Carolina Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mouzon
Mouton
J. F. Kirk
Thomasville
Board of Christian Education
Kirk
G. L. Merelock
Nashville
Tenn
Board of Lay Activities
Kiwanis Conference Opens in Raleigh with 250 Attendees
Kiwanis of the Carolinas begin their annual meeting in Raleigh with over 250 out of town registrants. District Governor Allison W. Honeycutt urged economic stabilization and the fighting spirit of Kiwanis. Mayor Culbreth and Attorney General Brummitt welcomed the group. lieutenant governors reported steady or growing membership amid hard times. The day featured Honeycutt’s report on placement and student loan funds, plus International Kiwanis President R. M. Crossman’s address at luncheon ahead of tonight’s banquet.
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Raleigh
Carolinas
Allison W. Honeycutt
Hendersonville
Allison
E. E. Culbreth
Dennis G. Brummitt
Honeycutt
Times
Carroll P. Rogers
Tryon
Plato Durham
Gastonia
Ed Brewer
Reidsville
Robert Page
Aberdeen
John S. McDonald
Milford W. Hayes
Tarboro
Ralph C. Deal
Greenville
John W. Davis
Kingstree
S. C
Leon L. Rice
Anderson
Half North Carolina eight dollar nine State six
A fragmented sports note mentions football involving North Carolina and North Carolina State with a reference to eight and six, but details and context are unclear.
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North Carolina
N.C. State
Gardner Proclaims Armistice Day Holiday in NC
Gov. O Max Gardner proclaimed Tuesday November 11 a legal holiday in North Carolina for Armistice Day observance. He urged all state residents to honor the veterans and support efforts to promote lasting peace.
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Raleigh
Max Gardner
North Carolina
Greensboro Police Halt Bay Rum Sale for Drinking
Greensboro police urged drugstores and other agencies to remove bay rum from sale to drinkers, arguing the liquid causes maximum intoxication at minimum cost. They prefer voluntary cooperation over enforcement actions.
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Greensboro
Sale Bay
Greensboroyy
Schooner Aground Off Romer Shoal Near Ambrose Channel
The Sandy Hook marine observer reports a two masted schooner yacht aground on Romer Shoal between Ambrose Channel and Sandy Hook in the lower harbor near New York.
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New York
Marine Observer
Sandy Hook
N. J
Romer Shoal
Ambrose Channel
Illinois Woman Believes Dry Law RepealVotes
Evanston Illinois arrest follows belief that voters repeal of the 18th amendment grants liquor selling rights. Mrs Helen Miedzianowski pleaded guilty to possession of liquor and was fined by a justice of the peace, noting the statewide referendum has no legal effect on prohibition.
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Evanston
Ill
Ilinois
Helen Miedzianowski
Justice of the Peace
Yellow Dog Pays Off Befriender in Chicago Heist
In Chicago on November 7, a homeless dog known for begging at Donald Russell’s drug store aided in catching one robber after a hold up that netted 83 dollars. The pursuing dog chased the thief to a fence, a shot rang out, and Peter Kulik was captured with the loot recovered. The dog later died from a bullet wound. Russell expressed regret at calling the animal a mutt.
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Chicago
Donald Russell
Russell
Joseph Moriarty
Moriarty
Peter Kulik
Soviet Celebrate October Day Parade in Red Square
Soviet officials led by Stalin watched a massive Red Square parade marking the 13th anniversary of October Day. Soldiers tanks and civilians with red banners filled the streets as air formations passed overhead. Voroshilov gave the sole speech to troops while crowds clashed with police trying to reach the cordons.
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Victor G. C. Eubank
Moscow
Red Square
Joseph Stalin
Communist Party
Russia
Michael Kalinin
Central Executive Committee
Rykov
Odrjonikidez
Rudutak
Molotov
Kaganovitch
Kuibishev
Lenin
Stlin
M. Voroshilov
Miss Sue Weaver Dies In Auto Wreck
Miss Sue Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus H Weaver longtime residents of Reems Creek Weaverville was killed in an automobile accident in Mexico City Thursday per a family cablegram received in Asheville Navy I.
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Asheville
Navy
Sue Weaver
Rufus H. Weaver
Reems Creek
Weaverville
Mexico City
Tunney memory fails in court in Mara contract suit
Gene Tunney testified in Tim Mara's $500 breach of contract suit that in 1923 he worked for Billy Gibson but by 1927 Gibson acted more as an associate than a manager. He recalled a 1926 talk in Hollywood and disputed Mara's 25 percent gate claim.
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New York
Navy
Gene Tunney
Billy Gibson
Gibson
Tunney
Tim Mara
Supreme Court
Mara
Martin W. Littleton
Pugilist
Hollywood
Fifty Year Old Man Held For Assault On Ten Year Old Girl
Clinton North Carolina November 7 fifty year old farmer Seth Thornton was jailed on a charge of assaulting a 10 year old girl. He claimed he was attacked and whipped by a group led by the child's father. A preliminary hearing was planned for next Tuesday as his condition improved.
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Clinton
N. C
Seth Thornton
Farmer
Sampson County
Thornton
Fess predicts 1932 battle over Prohibition policy
Cleveland report quotes Senator Simeon D. Fess as saying Democrats will tilt toward repeal of the 18th Amendment in 1932 while Republicans oppose repeal. He notes a possible modification platform by Republicans is uncertain as the Wickersham crime commission studies the issue.
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Cleveland
Cleveland News Today
Simeon D. Fess
Fess
Crime Commission
The
Wickersham Commission On Law Enforcement
Yates Wins to Give 218 Votes to Republicans
The Associated Press reports that Republicans hold a bare 218 to 218 House, with Yates re-elected as congressman at large from Illinois. Senate margins remain 48 Republicans, 47 Democrats, and 1 farmer-labor, while Sen Brookhart of Iowa hints at voting with Democrats if their program suits him. Other midwest senators echo similar stances.
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Brookhart
Democrats
Senate
Associated Partes
House
Richard Yates
Dinois
Laber
Republican
Iowa
Shipstead
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Democrats Sweep Randolph County Offices Wins
In Randolph County seven Democrats and four Republicans won county offices. George M. Pritchard led Democrats with a 1823 vote lead over Josiah Bailey for congress. J. Walter Lambeth defeated Colin Spencer by 106 for the long term seat. Spencer beat Hinton James by 54 for the unexpired term. Republicans took two county commissioner posts. Jusus Routh was elected clerk of the court by 53 votes and Wiley Ward won a legislative nomination by 47.
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Asheboro
Randolph County
George M. Pritchard
Josiah William Bailey
J. Walter Lambeth
Colin G. Spencer
Spencer
Hinton James
William C. Hammer
Ed Routh
Register of Deeds
King
Dr. W. N. Lambert
A. J. Lucas
Frazier
Williamson
Thomas
Burrows
Ragan
Jusus
Optimism Noted As Church Faces Challenges
Dr J C C Broomfield president of the general conference told the North Carolina conference of the Methodist Protestant church that despite adverse conditions and low mood there is a strong spirit of optimism and faith. He urged embracing personal testimony prayer cheerful giving and zealous missionary work to achieve future success.
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Albemare
J. C C. Broomfield
General Conference
North Carolina
Methodist Protestant Church Today
Church of Today
Woman Plunges Five Stories In Elevator Shaft
Viola Thomas age 34 fell into an elevator shaft at a department store in New York Nevada after opening a shaft door. She suffered multiple leg fractures and was injured. Police and ambulance attended the scene.
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New York
Nev
Viola Thomas
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