Marion riot probes stall as governor declines action
Marion Oct 8 AP Judge W F Harding resumes inquiry into the Marion Manufacturing plant riot that killed five. Governor Gardner says he lacks authority to appoint a labor troubles commission, prompting labor leaders to fear no official attention unless violence draws court involvement. Witnesses describe deputies firing and a night shift strike tied to prior disputes.
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Marion
W. F. Harding
Marion Manufacturing Company
Gardner
Harding
L. Moody
Moody
Fred Noblitt
O. F. Adkins
A. F. Hunt
Jim Owens
Noblitt
Charlie Tate
Chicago Bombings Reach 96 For Year Amid Pineapple Day Tension
In Chicago on October 8 1929 terrorists boosted the year’s bombings to 96 prompting stern warnings from police and Frank J Loesch assistant State's Attorney. A bombing targeted C H McCarty brokerage firm proceedings and another blast hit a NW side apartment step. A watchman fired on fleeing bombers as contractor John Walczynski claimed no motive.
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Chicago
Frank J. Loesch
C. H. McCarty
McCarty
John Walczynski
Three Die in Logging Truck Crash Near Golden
Three persons were killed when a logging truck crashed into an automobile near Golden Mississippi late yesterday, burying its occupants beneath a load of logs, according to reports from Luka Mississippi received today.
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Sheffield
Ala
Golden
Mississippi
Luka
Miss
Fall deposition may be released during Sinclair bribery trial
Washington October 6 AP a possibility exists that Albert B Fall deposition from the Sinclair conspiracy case may be made public during the current Fall bribery trial government witness W B Bull presented the 10000 word document in El Paso as lawyers for Harry F Sinclair argued Fall testimony was needed for Sinclair defense Fall appeared stronger today as Owen Roberts opened the government case detailing the Elk Hills naval oil reserve lease bribery claim with Edward L Doheny and possible similar dealings with Sinclair defense counsel Hogan objected to Sinclair related remarks and claimed no bribery basis.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
Sinclair
W. B. Bull
United States Commission of
el Paso
Texas
Elk Hills
California
Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Edward L. Doheny
Josephus Daniels
Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
Frank Hogan
Defense Counsel
Hogan
Townsend Moves Between Raleigh and Marion on Strike Duties
N A Townsend executive counsel to Governor Gardner returned to Marion after acting as the governor’s personal representative during the Marion strike troubles. He was in Raleigh over the weekend conferring with the governor on the situation with no announced reason for his return.
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Raleigh
N. A. Townsend
C. Max Gardner
Marion
Judge Townsend
MacDonalds Take Leave Of The White House
The article reports Ramsay MacDonald and his daughter Ishbel leaving the White House after visits with President Hoover. They will head to Philadelphia and New York then on to Canada, with Hoover to discuss naval limits and other Anglo American relations.
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White House
Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Ishbel
Hoover
Miss MacDonald
Philadelphia
New York
Canada
MacDonald
Lindbergh Lands Plane in Yucatan Jungle
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his party made a precision landing on a green pool in the Yucatan jungle near Lake de Chichen Anabag Quintana Roo while en route from Merida to Belize. They searched for Maya ruins but found no habitation or ruins, and the party, including Mrs Lindbergh, briefly explored ashore before returning to the plane.
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Belize
British Honduras
Charles A. Lindbergh
Yucatan
Lindbergh
Lake de Chichen Anabag Quintana Roo
Merida
Peninsular
Officer Quizzo in Gaston Case Trials Open
In Charlotte on October 8 the trial of seven labor leaders and strikers charged with the murder of Gastonia police chief O F Aderholt continues. State witness Gastonia officer Adam B Horn testifies under cross examination while a labor jury observes.
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Aderholt
Horn
Gastonia
J. B. Cooper
Fred Erwin Beal
Union
Scott Him
Cooper
Fire at Ocean Park Threatens Norfolk Resort
Firemen fought a blaze at Ocean Park on Chesapeake Bay near Lynn Haven as Ocean Park operatives faced water shortages. City firemen struggled to control the flames due to an inadequate water supply.
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Norfolk
Ocean Park
Chesapeake Bay
Lynn Haven Inlet
Cigarette Price Cut At United Cigar Stores
New York on October 8 reports United Cigar Stores announced a price change after earlier manufacturer increases. Cigarettes sold two packs for 25 cents will now be 15 cents per package, reflecting a notable reduction.
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New York
United Cigar Stores
National banks report condition call issued by comptroller
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all National banks as of the close of business Friday Oct 4. The notice asks banks to file their reports detailing assets liabilities and reserves to reflect their financial status.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Non-suit Taken in Marion Gases Killing Case
Murder charges against three sheriff deputies in the Marion Manufacturing riot were dismissed after the state accepted a new suit in the case. Sheriff O F Adkins and eleven deputies remain charged with murder and conspiracy, while strikers' attorneys waived preliminary hearings on rebellion charges. About 50 to 60 strikers were bound over under $590 bonds.
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Marion
Marion Manufacturing Company
W. G. Biggerstaff
John Snoddy
John Gowan
O. F. Adkins
Ishbel MacDonald to Attend Forum of International Friendship
Ishbel MacDonald will join a private luncheon with Grace Abbott and Mary Anderson at the U S Department of Labor to discuss social welfare and education. The event is limited to high officials for a candid question and answer session with no speeches.
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Ishbel MacDonald
Washington
Mountain Nook
Hoover
Virginia
United States Department of Labor
Grace Abbott
Children’s Bureau
Mary Anderson
Women’s Bureau
Cheon
Labor Department
America
England
Miss MacDonald
Trial Of MacManus Postponed To Nov 11
New York October 8 The murder trial of George A. MacManus for killing Arnold Rothstein was postponed to November 11 from October 15. Judge Charles C. Nott Jr will not preside. Judge Morris Konig is slated to oversee the case in November. The delay shifts the trial after the election amid anti Tammany pressures.
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MacManus
New York
George A. McManus
Arnold Rothstein
Charles C. Nott, Jr
McManus
Nott
Joab Banton
Tammany
Morris Konig
Cotton Prices Slip Downward in New Orleans Trading
Government crop report shows indicated yield at 14 915 000 bales, up modestly from a month ago, prompting declines at the open of trading with October down 30 points, December down 5 points and later months 29 to 31 points. Activity remained high as markets resumed after the recess.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Carolinas
Texas
Oklahoma
Georgia
Louisiana
Missouri
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
New Orleans
Bureau
Weather Is Ideal as Series Opens at Wrigley Field
Opening game of the World Series between the Cubs and Athletics draws a near capacity crowd at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Crisp autumn weather, brass band, and acts by Nick Altrock and Al Schacht entertain fans as 15 000 inside and about 50 000 expected overall.
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Wrigley Field
Chicago
Nick Altrock
al Schacht
Cubs
Athletics
Altrock
Schacht
Nick
Cub
Charley Root
al Miller
Ehmke Edges Root In Battle Of Hurlers At Wrigley
In Chicago at Wrigley Field on October 8, pitcher Ehmke of the Athletics defeated Root of the Cubs 3 to 1. Ehmke struck out 13, setting a World Series record, as about 50,000 fans watched. The game featured early strikes, a Cochrane walk, and Cubs struggles against the Athletics ace.
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Jimmy Foxx
Athletics
Charley Root
Philadelphia
Chicas Cote
Bishop
Grimm
Haas
Cochrane
Simmons
Root
Cubs
McMillan
Ehmke
MecMillan
English
Boley
Hornsby
Hichkme
Rail Embargo Cuts New York Perishables Supply
New York faces a fresh produce shortage as a nationwide rail embargo halts perishable shipments to the city. Major lines including the New York Central and Pennsylvania suspend acceptances, divert eastbound freight to Boston Philadelphia or Chicago, with 86 million dollars of produce stalled and 3,000 cars in the yards amidst ongoing strikes.
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New York
Metropolis
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Fire Rail Road
Teuntry
New Yark
Chicago
Doston
Philadelphia
Plan To Curtail Oil Production In Oklahoma
Tulsa October 8 The plan to curtail oil production in Oklahoma for the rest of the year was approved by major oil operators in a harmonious meeting. No vote was cast against the proposal.
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Nulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
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