Reed Attacks Hoover Address in Des Moines Speech
James A. Reed of Missouri, on the same platform as President Hoover, attacked the administration outlining his view that the Sherman act, Smoot-Hawley tariff, and Hoover’s farm price scheme caused economic woes. He blamed party leaders for warping the tariff, corrupt banking, and counter to Roosevelt, urging relief through a shift in policy. About 5,000 in attendance cheered as Reed invoked Roosevelt as the path to recovery.
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Hoover
James A. Reed
Missouri
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Harding
Republican Party
United States
Roosevelt
Laurel Fork farmer Leo Franks jailed in fatal shooting
Marshall North Carolina dispatch reports Leo Franks of Laurel Fork was jailed after the fatal shooting of his sister-in-law 18 year old Mrs Alonzo Franks an expectant mother. A crowd gathered at the jail and threatened the prisoner. Franks was shot in the head but survived.
Insull Released by Greek Authorities After Detention
An Athens dispatch says Samuel Insull, held pending extradition, has been liberated after Greek judicial authorities found no evidence to justify continued detention. The decision follows examination of the case and confirmation there is no basis for further detention.
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Athens
Samuel Insull
Roosevelt and Garner discuss itinerary for southern trip
Albany report says Governor Roosevelt meets Speaker Garner and may announce his itinerary for a Dixie tour. Campaign manager Farley confirms a proposed plan, with changes likely favoring the mid west. Five of eight days may be in border and midwest states, with Oct. 17 or 18 possible start dates and a radio speech on relief policy planned.
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N. Y
John N. Garner
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Midwest
Roosevelt
Garner
James A. Farley
New York
Farley
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
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Sylvania to Expand Virginia Plant for Waterproof Coats
Sylvania Industrial Corporation of New York City announced plans to enlarge its Virginia plant mainly to boost waterproof coat production. Building contracts are to be awarded this month.
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New York
Sylvania Industrial Corporation
New York City
Virginia
China and Manchuria Face Widespread Civil Conflict
Across China and Manchuria hundreds of thousands of soldiers clash from Manchuria to Fukien and Shantung. General Feng Yu-Hsiang reemerges as potential north china unifier while Chang Hsiao-Liang battles in Peiping area. In Szechuan 250000 troops contend for power amid unrest. Shantung violence continues between Han Fu-Chu and Lui Chen-Nien. Manchuria sees two Japanese campaigns against Chinese insurgents near Changchun.
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Fukien
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Chihli
Peiping
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Kalgan
Chang Hsiao-Liang
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Han Fu-Chu
Lui Chen-Nien
Chefoo
Henry Pu-¥i
Changchun
Charlotte Schools Defy State Board Over Expenses
Charlotte school officials voted to ignore a 40000 dollar expense reduction ordered by the state equalization board and seek a 29.75 cent tax rate to cover costs. State board officials said they have enforcement limits and local taxpayers must challenge the action. The board warned an injunction could nullify the move amid fears of a taxpayer revolt and possible school closures.
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N. C
Leroy Martin
Raleigh
State Board of Equalization
A. E. Woltz
Gastonia
Charlotte City
Futih
Equalization Board
Woltz
John W. Colle
E. 8. Delaney
Kidnapped Banker Returns Unharmed
Chicago banker Norman B. Collins was freed after 12 hours in captivity as five men abducted him and his wife near their Wilmette home. No ransom paid. authorities from the Secret Six pursued the suspects using disguises and a staged ruse to trap the kidnappers. Mrs. Collins was released earlier and found a ransom note directing her to drive a route in northwest Chicago.
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Norman B. Collins
Collins
Patrician Wilmette
Sweat box story corroborated in murder trial
Testimony supports Robert Blake’s claim that he helped fix an account of Arthur Maillefert’s death in the sweat box. James Birmingham testifies Blake asked him to join the plan, while Harry Schneider recalls Maillefert making a motion to hang himself and naming George W. Courson after the body was found.
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Robert Blake
Arthur Maillefert
James Birmingham
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Trusty
Sunbeam
Harry Schneider
Detroit
Maillefert
Schneider
Ex Washington and Jefferson Head Found Dead Nearby
Washington Pennsylvania October 11 local police reported former Washington and Jefferson College head football coach Dr Simon Baker was found dead in a field two miles northeast of Washington. He had left home for a stroll and was shot in the left temple. Friends say he left the school a broken hearted man and in Pittsburgh led a quiet life with periods of melancholia.
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Simon
Jeff College
Baker
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Physician Dr John B Shamburger Dies in Greensboro
Dr John B Shamburger a 75 year old prominent Star physician died in a Greensboro hospital after a week long heart illness He is survived by his widow and four daughters.
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John B. Shamburger
Adventurous note on a journalist’s South American tour
A correspondent reports plans to travel from Ypoc to South America by rail and sea, visiting Argentina and Brazil. He contrasts revolutions with Roosevelt Republicans, seeks broad exposure beyond New York gossip, and hints at returning before the election to observe the events.
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Brazil
New York
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Son of Ward’s Head Dies By His Own Hand
Sewell L Avery Jr 31 son of Montgomery Ward chairman was found dead in his Chicago apartment from gas asphyxiation. He led United States Gypsum Co and was unmarried. Police ruled death a suicide amid his father’s public leadership roles and two major firms.
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Sewell L. Avery, Jr
Montgomery Ward and Company
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Hortense Wisner
Pontiac
Mich
Anton Cermak
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Chicago Daily News
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Lieut
Geary
One Killed As Police Battle Unemployed
In Belfast on October 11 a man died and several were wounded as police fought a mob of unemployed rioters. The crowd looted shops, stoned trams, seized a bus, and hurled missiles. police fired rifles, armored cars arrived, and two officers were hospitalized. About 2000 police faced 10000 demonstrators demanding more relief.
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Northern Ireland
Murder of Brooklyn housewife shocks city under gang shadow
The ride murder of Gemma Pignataro 43 a mother of five is studied by Brooklyn detectives. Her body was found in a Dyker Heights car wreck at 10 pm with a red handled dagger at her feet. Investigators questioned her husband and two men including the car owner while probing gang ties and historic ties to Frankie Yale and Al Capone associates.
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Brooklyn
Gemma Pignataro
Dyker Heights
Louis Rabis
Frankie Yale
Magnifico
al Capone
New Jersey
Composer Lord Henry Somerset Dies in Florence at 83
Italian report from Florence dated Oct 11 states Lord Henry Somerset, composer of many songs and former comptroller of Queen Victoria's household from 1874 to 1879, died today at age 83. Among his best known works is the song All Through The Night.
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Italy
Lord Henry Somerset
Queen Victoria
North Carolina Legion boasts firm stand on veterans' bonus
Bryce P. Beard was installed as North Carolina department commander and led a regional meeting in Salisbury. He pledged an unrelenting push for early cash settlement of veterans' adjusted compensation certificates and unveiled a statewide program including public education, formation of a Sons of the Legion group, and an enrollment drive.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
Frank Johnson
Statesville
Auxiliary
Beard
Legion
Sons of the Legion
Archited American Mechanics Hold 11th District Session
In Charlotte the 11th district junior order of Archited American Mechanics convenes a business session here today marking a routine organizational gathering with members in attendance.
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Junior Order of Archited American Mechanics
O K Laroque Named Administrative Assistant on Federal Home Loan Board
O K Laroque deputy insurance commissioner of North Carolina will become administrative assistant to the federal home loan board. He succeeds A R Gardner of Olympia. Laroque formerly headed North Carolina's building and loan department and has a background as a national bank examiner and World War II war finance staffer in Washington.
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O. K. Laroque
North Carolina
Federal Home Loan Board
A. R. Gardner
Olympia
Wash
Laroque
North Carolina Insurance Commission
Kinston
N. C
Miami
Fla
National Bank
Angus W. McLean
War Finance Corporation
Columbia, D. C
Libby Holman Listed as Benefactor and Bond Holder
Libby Holman Reynolds, indicted for the June 6 murder of her husband Smith Reynolds, is revealed as a North Carolina bond holder and charitable benefactor. Letters show her father Alfred Holman arranged bond matters and she donated $25 to county charities after learning of distress in Cartaret and Beaufort counties.
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Libby Holman Reynolds
Smith Reynolds
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J. J. Whitehorse
Cartaret
Young Reynolds
Alfred Holman
Cincinnati
Cartaret County
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