Japan Rejects League Ultimatum on Manchuria
Tokyo officials declare the League council failed to secure a unanimous vote on evacuation by November 16 and state the resolution is non binding. Japan says its stance at Manchuria’s outbreak remains unchanged and upholds five fundamental principles China must meet before withdrawal. The statement frames the Manchurian crisis as provoked by Chinese forces and clarifies Japan’s position in response.
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League of Nation
Manchuria
Japan
China
League Council
Prohibition Leaders Target Democratic Fund in wet Campaign
Organized dry leaders admit campaigning for dry candidates and platforms in both parties for next year. John W. Davis announced plans for state groups to push the fund drive as the national prohibition board urged dry Democrats to restrict gifts to avoid funding wet propaganda by figures like Jouett Shouse and John J. Raskob.
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Washington
Democratic Party
John W. Davis
National Prohibition Board of Strategy
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Jouett Shouse
South Carolina Slayer Of Six Is Captured
George Jackson, an Aiken County farmer branded by authorities as an eccentric with homicidal mania, surrendered without a struggle after his daughter told officers surrounding the home that he wished to be taken. He had killed six relatives using a shotgun and pistol, and federal prohibition agent Nellie Robinson led the posse to the house before Jackson agreed to go to Columbia for safe keeping. The dramatic standoff ended when Jackson stepped out with his weapons, exchanged pleasantries, and prepared to be transported to the state penitentiary. the scene drew a large group of onlookers.
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Aiken County
Columbia
State Penitentiary
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Carl Jackson
Melvin
Bill
Herman Jackson
Nellie Robinson
Prohibition
Georgia Lou
Robinson
George
Convict Admits Guilt in Mt. Airy Slaying
Oscar Hawks, 22, confessed to fatally shooting Greely Holder, 45, after a long feud near Dana Alderman’s home in Mt. Airy. Hawks, who escaped a county gang days earlier, was found sleeping with a rifle as police moved in. Holder left five children. funeral held at Ivy Green Baptist Church.
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Mount Airy
Oscar Hawks
Greely Holder
Dana Alderman
Hawks
City
Alderman
Surry County
Molder
Holder
Swanson Branscombe
John Collins
Ivy Green Baptist Church
Round Peak
Charred animal carcasses litter North Carolina forest fires
In Kinston NC on October 26, thousands of acres across Onslow Craven and Carteret counties burned in a sweeping forest fire from Stella toward the coast. Dozens of deer and foxes and many birds were killed or injured. a deer hunter vanished briefly before surviving with minor injuries. No human fatalities reported, seven weeks without rain left forests tinder dry and fire dangers high.
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Onslow
Craven
Carteret
Stella
Neuse
White Oak River
White Oak
R. B. Dunn
Lawyers For Capone Seek Bond Release
Chicago report on October 26 details lawyers Ahern and Fink seeking bond release for Al Capone while appealing his income tax conviction and 11 year sentence. Government aims to move Capone to Leavenworth today. Capone remains in county jail reportedly content with his cell and meals as appeal proceeds.
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Chicago
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Leavenworth
Kas
Capone
Michael Ahern
Albert Fink
Circuit Court of Appeals
Alphonse Capone
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Supreme Court upholds North Carolina chain store tax
North Carolina officials win a 50 per unit tax ruling after a 5 to 4 Supreme Court decision. The case contrasts NC with Indiana and considers if the tax is a privilege charge. The decision reinforces the state’s authority to tax chain stores though debates remain about exemptions and locality levies.
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North Carolina
Washington
Indiana
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Justice Roberts
MannyCac Shrdlu Etaoin
Raleigh
United States
Hurley Opposes Philippine Independence With Reforms
Washington Oct 26 Secretary Hurley voiced opposition to Philippine independence until key economic reforms are achieved. He reports progress toward a formal study for Hoover, gathering data on Philippine imports of sugar and vegetable oils and native migration effects. Governor General Davis likely resigns upon a Washington visit, with Mrs. Davis in ill health in Paris.
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Hoover
Hurley
Department of Commerce
Philippines
United States
White House
Dwight F. Davis
Davis
Paris
Aviatrix Injured In Clarksville Monocoupe Takeoff
Mrs. May Haizlip sustaining a broken ankle and back injuries after her monocoupe plunged 75 feet during takeoff for St. Louis. She was taken to Clarksville hospital following the air show event.
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Tenn
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St. Louis
Legion Ceremony Installations In Tarboro N C
Legionnaires from across North Carolina gather in Tarboro for the installation of Henry C. Bourne as commander elect of the state American Legion and Mrs. Hugh Perry as president elect of the State Legion Auxiliary. A 7:30 p.m. program includes a parade with veterans and scouts, a Tarboro band, and a barbecue at the town square before the ceremony led by retiring commander Con C. Johnston.
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North Carolina
Henry C. Bourne
State Department
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Hugh Perry
Louisburg
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Boy Scouts
Fort Bragg Bugle Corps
Raleigh Drum Corps
Con C. Johnston
Mooresville
Henry Keehln
Chicago College inaugurates new cooperative education plan
University of Chicago unveils a reformed educational system aimed at replacing teacher student rivalry with cooperation. President Robert M. Hutchins promises freedom opportunity and broad encouragement to students under the plan.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Robert M. Hutchins
State Fair Shows Profit First Time
Raleigh October 26 For the first time since the state directly took control of the state fair the event posted an operating profit this year though a net deficit of 2812 04 will occur on July 1 1932 Henry Buke assistant director of the budget said The fair showed an operating profit of 1987 96 in the year the first such gain in four years under state control The deficit arises because a secretary an assistant and no caretaker must be kept at the grounds until July costing 4800
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Raleigh
Henry Buke
Judd Case: Mrs Judd Denies Double Slaying Details
AP reports Mrs. Judd disputes the tale of the October 17 pistol clash in Phoenix. Her husband Dr. William C. Judd notes her mind wanders after hospital stays. Prosecutor Lloyd Andrews calls her story preposterous as lawyers argue defense plans.
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Winnie Ruth Judd
Los Angeles
William C. Judd
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Hickman
Judd
Los Angeles Times
Anticipated Revision of War Debt and Reparations
Secretary of State Stimson voices approval of a proposed new deal to ease global budget burdens following talks with leaders in Washington. Officials foresee Germany seeking relief from reparations and France likely backing readjustments if war debts are adjusted, with the United States open to proposals. Hoover and LaGuardia are involved in shaping the plan.
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Byron Price
Washington
Gabel Smee
Uort Ward
Germany
France
United States
Mr. Hoover
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Democrats see potential gains in two swing districts
National Democratic Chairman Jouett Shouse warned that two normally Republican seats, Ohio’s first district and Michigan’s eighth, could fall to Democrats on November 3. He cited a Republican unease and new campaign speakers as signs. The piece notes current House composition, pending vacancies, and election-law changes in New Jersey.
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Washington
Jouett Shouse
National Democratic Executive Committee
Shouse
Hoover
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Winant
Tar Heel Contractor Missing Found Under Death Sentence
Everett T. Mull, a Morganton contractor last seen in May, is reportedly in a Nevada prison under a death sentence for murder. A letter to one daughter claims he killed Jack O’Brien in Las Vegas on June 15, seeks funds for a new trial, and uses the alias John Hall. Mull had disappeared after cashing a large payment on a contract and was feared to have left with $3,000 to $4,000.
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Morganton
Everett T. Mull
Las Vegas
Murer
Mull
Jack O’brien
Las Vega
John Hall
John Mull
Joe Keate
Novada
Marion Harper
Culpepper
Hazel Mull
Julius Cuthbertson
Mabel Mull
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