Storms bring deaths and damage across the South and West
Tornadic storms killed at least three in Mississippi and Louisiana, with numerous injuries and extensive rural destruction. An emergency medical unit formed at Roxie, Mississippi, as a 1 mile wide swath cuts through Nuxobee county. In Chicago, a “Better Day” push targets Old Man Gloom with a December 31 execution balloon.
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Bobby Jones Quits Golf Competition
New York Navy reports that Bobby Jones, 28, sailing from competition after signing a twelve‑part educational film contract with Warner Brothers. He cites amateur rules as reason, hints at no future in open golf play, ending a record‑shattering era in golf history.
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Warner Brothers
Bobby Jones
Colossus
Rhodes
Gene Tunney
Tunney
East Lake
Atlanta
Merion Crick
Failure of brokers blamed as eight banks suspend deposits
In Arkansas 27 banks affiliated with A. B. Banks suspend payments to depositors for five days while eight others keep doors open. Eleven banks reportedly undecided as directors cite public alarm after Caldwell and Company demise. American Exchange Trust in Little Rock pauses amid $4 million in withdrawals.
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Caldwell and Company
Nashville
Tennyso
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Tenn
Mouzon Heads North Carolina Conference Prep Meetings
Bishop Edwin D. Mouzon and nine presiding elders convened in Henderson to plan the Methodist Episcopal Church North Carolina conference. They will discuss stationing 265 ministers for the new year and read appointments next Monday. Tomorrow boards merge education groups and Epworth League. Josephus Daniels of Raleigh to speak on Methodism history.
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Edwin D. Mouzon
North Carolina Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Education
Epworth League
Conference Historical Society
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh
North Carolina
DO-X May Delay Flight To U S
In Bordeaux on November 17 aviation circles say the DO-X giant German seaplane will not fly to New York this year. Motors underperform, average speed below 100 mph of the planned 125. Designer Dr Claude Dornier says a decision will come in Lisbon on the Lisbon to Horta Azores leg.
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France
Atlantic
New York
Claude Dornier
Lisbon
Portugal
Horta Azores
Train Crashes Into Car Killing Nine at Butterworth Crossing
A passenger train struck a car jammed with nine people at Butterworth crossing near Dewitt Virginia. All nine, including eight Clarksville residents and three Johnson women and a Ruth Williams, were killed. The car’s occupants had been returning from a funeral in Petersburg. Dr. G S Flutz arrived to confirm deaths. Mr Flippin, the car’s driver, survived with his wife and children.
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Butterworth Crossing
Dewitt
J. &. Poppin
Clarksville
Johnson
Ruth Williams
Petersburg
Flippin
G. SS. Flutz
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Winton Abandons Taxation For 1930
WINTON N C Nov 17 AP it has been said only two things are certain death and taxes but in this county seat the town board resolved not to levy or collect any taxes for 1930 finding additional revenue unnecessary. Winton incorporated 1766 ten years before independence. Population six to seven hundred and the town owns and operates two large farms.
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Winton
N. C
Town Board of Commissioners
Grain Stabilization Board Expands Wheat Purchases
Washington reports Chairman Legge of the Farm Board says the grain stabilization corporation is buying wheat in cash and future markets as part of stabilization efforts. He notes there is no peg price and hints the program may total up to 10 million bushels. In Chicago, prices rise on confirmation government agencies are entering the market, with December futures up and May contracts gaining sharply.
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Farm Board Today
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Chicago
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
May
Levine Held in Vienna Fraud Case
Charles A. Levine, described as an American aviation enthusiast, was arrested at Semmering Spa Vienna and held in connection with an investigation into an alleged fraudulent scheme in Vienna.
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Charles A. Levine
Semmering
Spa
Bank Closed In Louisville Kentucky
The National Bank of Kentucky, oldest in Kentucky, was closed today by its board and turned over to a national bank examiner. The affiliated Louisville Trust company also closed by its board's action. President James B. Brown cited withdrawals and rumors as reason for the temporary shutdown. Bank presidents stated other Louisville banks remain solvent.
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National Bank of Kentucky
Kentucky
National Bank
Louisville Trust Company
James B. Brown
Mary Pickford's Niece Guarded After Threats
Beverly Hills police provide a security escort for Gwynn Pickford, Mary Pickford's adopted niece, as a precaution amid reports of gang activity. Chief Charles Blair denied kidnapping threats and said the danger was not directed at the child.
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Cal
Charles Blair
Gwynn Pickford
Mary Pickford
Redman Election Law Violations Cases Continued
In Asheville North Carolina on November 17 Judge Guy Weaver continued indefinitely the election law violation cases against A M Redman. He said there were no reasons these cases could not be tried in county court and criticized the use of a writ of prohibition as nearly contempt of court. He added his view that Keepman was more sinned against than sinning.
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Asheville
N. C
Guy Weaver
A. M. Redman
Weaver
P. A. McElroy
Keepman
Joe Savoldi Retires From Notre Dame Amid Public Hype
Notre Dame star fullback Joseph Savoldi withdrew from the university amid a furor over a marital venture. The university announces Savoldi has withdrawn from Notre Dame, ending his football career at the school.
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Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Didoo Savoldi
Joseph Savoldi
Asheville Hosts U D C Convention Crowd Arrives
Asheville welcomes 700 United Daughters of the Confederacy members for their annual convention. Delegates registered at the George Vandrebilt hotel as information desks and bulletins circulated. A memorial unveiling for Orren Randolph Smith was staged at Calvary Episcopal church with flag symbolism visible citywide. Clyde R. Hoey delivered the principal address at the ceremony.
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Asheville
N. C
United Daughters of the Confederacy
George Vanderbilt Hotel
Orren Randolph Smith
Calvary Episcopal Church
Score of
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Chicago Homeless Hollowed Into Makeshift City On Vacant Lot
Report from Chicago describes a shantytown on Canal Street where about eighty shelter-like huts rise from brick and tin. The improvised village houses unemployed men and hungry residents as winter nears, with stoves, mud-filled crevices, and discarded carpet interiors. The account notes 115,000 unemployed citywide and a police presence looming over the area.
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puUuu
Canal Street
Chicago
Pompeii
Canal and
Harrison
Clinton
Polk Streets
Apprehension in Madrid as strike ripple spreads
Madrid faces renewed unease after a 48 hour general strike paralyses transport and threatens food and water. Reports from Barcelona and Valencia signal rioting and sympathy strikes. Police arrested about two hundred communists and a few socialists amid three days of disturbances.
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Barcelona
Valencia
Freighter Harry Bowen Runs Aground Off Montauk Point
The freighter Harry Bowen with 36 aboard sent a wireless plea for help after running aground in the foe off Montauk Point. Coast guard stations and nearby vessels were ordered to assist the vessel at once.
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Harry Bowen
Montauk Point
Long Island
Coast Guard
Bowen
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