LaGuardia Seeks sweeping reforms to end Tammany rule
New York City mayor Fiorello H LaGuardia outlines a broad reform agenda aimed at dismantling Tammany Hall. Promises include abolition of county governments within the city and overhaul of the board of estimate along with tighter control of public contracts. The reform drive follows his pre election pledges and signals a push to redeem city finances and curb corruption. He and his wife secretary depart for a ten day vacation aboard the liner Pennsylvania with plans to detour via Panama and return to Washington.
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New York
Navy
Riect Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Tammany Hall
LaGuardia
Board of Pect Nn
Board of Aldermen
Rebellion Flares Across Cuba Amid Interior Calm Promises
Reports from Santiago describe widespread rebel activity around Puerto Padre and spokes of fighting in Sagua Tanamo Chaparra and Delicias with garrisons joining rebels. Army units move to strategic posts as Havana endures sniping and a feared further outbreak as War Minister vows to lift siege.
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Havana
Cuba
Santiago
Puerto Padre
Punas Tunas
Mayard
Sagua
Tanamo
Chaparra
Delicias
Holquin
Oriente
Guneras
Azares
Army
North Carolina drys urge strict enforcement of prohibition laws
Raleigh November 11 North Carolina drys call on courts and law enforcement to enforce prohibition and seek federal cooperation under the 21st amendment They note a 170 000 majority for anti repeal and announce plans for a temperance campaign and a state wide conference to form a permanent organization
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Tar Heelia
United Dry Forces
Diry
Cirys
Kidnap gang leader held on 200000 bond as another victim seized
In Joliet area a man named Henry Bitters was dragged from his cottage and kidnapped by two men tied to a gang led by Handsome Jack Klutas. Bond set at 200000 for Frank Souder, poolroom operator turned kidnapper, while two co defendants Julian Jones and Gale Swolley are also detained. Authorities blame the same syndicate for a second abduction nearby as police search in vain.
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Chicago
Henry Bitters
Joliet
Frank Souder
Carl J. Carlson
Blue Island
James Hackett
Souder
Geo. Crane
Julian
Babe) Jones
Gale Swolley
Jack" Klutas
University Ofllinois
Bitters
J. Otters
Paris
Albert Sarraut
Briand
John J. Pershing
America
Washington
Cambridge
England
London
Prince of Wales
George
Buckingham Palace
Berlin
United States
Prussia
Rome
Iitaly
Victor Emmanuel
Ford in NRA clash over construction code rules
Washington reports a battle between Henry Ford, the NRA, and government officials over compliance with the 35 hour week code. The comptroller general questions Ford's eligibility for government contracts while Johnson and Roosevelt seek a resolution at the president's emergency council. Pending decisions may delay or modify bids for trucks and cars used by government agencies.
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Washington
Comptrolle General of the United
Henry Ford
Ident Roosevelt’s
Council
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Fort Worth
J. R. Carl
Johnson
Malcolm Muir
Recovery Agsistant
McCain
Ford
Agriculture Department
Civilian Conservation Corps
Commerce Department
Airways
Roosevelt An Johnson
McCarn
Ford Company
Slaying Arrests and Court Deliberations Across States
In Raleigh two Black men James Morgan and Claude Snelling were arrested for the killing of 78 year old William Millikan a storekeeper and vaudeville performer. Ira Page a Durham man faced a superior court jury over an attempted criminal assault after a seven hour deliberation yielded no verdict. In Roanoke Rapids Osie Smith a 21 year old Black man was jailed on murder charges after Ed Hedgepeth was shot and robbed of a farm payroll of 60 with money and bloodstains found on the suspect.
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Raleigh
James Morgan
Claude Snelling
William Millikan
Ira Page
Durham
Wake County
Roanoke Rapids
Ed Hedgepeth
H. W. Lewis
Jackson
Northampton County
Osie Smith
First major snow storm hits western New York
The storm swept western New York bringing seven deaths and many injuries. Snow piled to five inches by 10 p.m. paralyzing Rochester street car and auto traffic and disrupting air travel statewide.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
War Veteran Involved in Armistice Day Tragedy
CHARLOTTE NOV 11 A World War veteran of Goldsboro E A Williamson disabled and driving home after a veterans review appearance struck and killed five year old Arthur lis on North Tryon street Williamson was released on 500 bail arranged by ex servicemen He told police the child darted from behind a car into his path
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Associated Press
Cambridge University
England
Paris
France
Roosevelt
Wellesley
Mass
Wellesley College
Wellesley Green
American Legion
Frank Ogilvie
Wellesley Legion Post
Charlotte
E. A. Williamson
Orld
Arthur Lis
North Tryon
Williamson
Veterans’ Arena
Exicé
Fld
Duke Professor Elected President of International Sociology
Duke University professor Dr. Charles A. Ellwood head of the sociology department has been elected president of the International Institute of Sociology. The election was made at the International Congress of Sociology held in Geneva from October 16 to 23. The presidency the next congress meets every three years and will convene in 1936.
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Durham
Charles A. Ellwood
Uke University
Jology
Iternational Institute of Sociology
International Congress of Jology
Little Boy Killed By Hit-Run Driver
Canton reports a 10 year old boy, Ray Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs C L Robinson, killed when struck by a hit and run automobile. The body was found by E F Ranks. no witnesses to the accident.
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Canton
Rayobinson
C. L. Robinson
E. F.ranks
Roberts 76 Yard Trot Sparks 33 0 Victory Over Mississippi
New Orleans November 11 Little Preacher Roberts alone right halfback duplicated his 76 yard kickoff return to set the tone as his team rolled to a 33 0 win over Mississippi State in the home gate riot era.
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New Orleans
Roberts
Colgate
New York
Nnt
Mississippi
Wedell Fails On Record Flight Between New York and Coral Gables
Speed pilot James Wedell abandoned his bid for a new air record after a damaged cowling forced him to land at Raleigh Municipal Airport at 1 27 p m arriving from Floyd Bennett Field New York in 1 hour 29 minutes He planned a four hour flight to Coral Gables Fla and had held unofficial land plane speed records He expected repairs to Miss Patterson to take about a week and noted a prior six hour ten minute record set by Reichers and D Annunzio on September 24 1931
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Raleigh
James Wedell
New York
Coral Gables
Fla
Metroplis
Wedell
Municipia
Here
Floyd Bennett Field
Lou Reichers
Ugo D'Annunzio
North Carolina
Marksmanship Medals Highlight Tech Victory in Georgia Meet
Jack Phillips and Clarence Roberts won marksmanship medals as Bullseye riflemen defeating Florida 19 to 7 after passing Georgia Tech.
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Atlanta
Jack Phillips
Clarence Roberts
Georgia Tech
Florida
Farmer and Son Slain by 78 Year Old Demented Man
In Preston Nebraska James Margrave 53 and his son William 26 were shot and killed by Sam Martin 78 who was described as demented. Stuart 22 and Mrs Margrave were critically wounded as four empty shotgun shells were found at the scene. Martin allegedly held a grudge against the landowning family and had threatened them.
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Farmer
Preston, Neb
James Margrave
William
Stuart
Margrave
Sam Martin
Martin
Falls City
LaGuardia vows to end bossism and purge Tammany linked jobs
Upon return he aims to select a trusted inner circle to govern with the board of estimate. He identifies ridding the city of “bossism and machine control” as his first challenge. Hundreds of job-holders with Tammany hall ties are to be removed.
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Board of Estimate
LaGuardia
Tammany Hall
Wallace Urges Farmers to Back Recovery Plan
Secretary Wallace, back in Des Moines, calls corn belt farmers to cooperate with the administration farm program and denounces the holiday movement. He explains the policy gains, touts the $500 million corn hog production control plan, and says success rests with the farmer to curb output for better prices. He praises Roosevelt’s monetary policy but warns inflation will not solve the farm problem.
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Des Moines
Wallace
Roosevelt
Hindenburg Endorses Nazi Stand Urges Nation to Fight for Honor
Berlin November 11 President Von Hindenburg appealed to Germans to stand united for peace and national honor endorsing Hitler's line on peace and strength. He urged voters to back government policy in the plebiscite and Reichstag elections, praising unity after years of postwar weakness.
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von Hindenburg
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Hitler
Reich
Germany
Mount Airy Shootings Leave One Dead and One Wounded
In Mount Airy at a filling station near the city, Harrison Ashburn 30 was killed and Parley Combs was seriously wounded after an exchange with Od Cox 40 who surrendered at police headquarters. Cox jailed without bond. Ables escaped. motive not found. Ashburn widow and several children survive.
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Cox
Ashburn
Ables
Combs
Recognition Talks Continue Between Officials
Washington reports progress as Soviet Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinoff and U S officials hold their fourth session to lay groundwork for Russian recognition. The talks cover debts propaganda and trade, with a White House briefing indicating movement toward restoring diplomatic relations within days.
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Washington
State Department
Maxim Litvinoff
Phillips
Litvinoff
Boris Shvirsky
Soviet Union
Four Point Plan Aims To Cut 1934 35 Tobacco Crop 30 Percent
Washington announces a four point program backed by millions of dollars to reduce next year’s flue cured tobacco crop by 30 percent and lift leaf prices. The plan includes acreage reduction, early rental payments, a later bonus, and farmer payments in Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina for early leaf sales. Chiseler warnings accompany the strategy as the administration weighs enforcement.
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Washington
Farm Administration
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
J. C. Lanier
Federal Liquor Tax Reform Considered at Conference
Washington delegates from ten states plus federal tax officials debated a plan to have the federal government collect all liquor levies and distribute shares to states. The aim is to keep retail prices below bootleg levels while considering a single tax system. Senator Davis urged gradual distribution of liquor, preferring sales by the drink and state store distribution.
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Washington
Interstate Commission
Davis
Pennsylvania
Erie
Lindberghs Reach Spain After Uneventful Geneva Flight
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh arrived in Santona near Santander after a Geneva flight rated uneventful despite difficult conditions. Officials escorted them to the home of Jose, a northern Spain magnate, for an overnight stay before their early departure to Lisbon.
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Madrid
Geneva
Charles A. Lindbergh
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