26 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR hints at a notice involving Tasch with publication in The Star. No clear dates, actions, or organizations are readable. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise summary.
A fragmentary text recalls distant voyages and an island setting. It hints at themes of gallantry and courage, weaving in references to old days and a desire for clearer vision. The passages are read as a reflective, dreamlike reminiscence about exploration.
A report from the Philippine question discusses 32 years of favorable trade between the United States and the islands. It notes a $892,194,000 export surplus for that period and warns that independence could end tariff concessions, likely harming the Philippines more than the United States. The piece stresses the need for careful tariff policy as the islands seek self rule.
John Torrio, once Chicago’s top crime figure, speaks to a newspaper about racketeering, noting that every hand is against a gangster and predicting dire outcomes. He recalls Capone’s rise and warns that gang activity ultimately fails business and life for all involved.
Rodney Dutcher discusses a Western plot to use independent electors and a split electoral college to prevent a majority, risking a House vote and possible Senate involvement if no candidate wins a majority. The piece notes party splits, state delegation counts, and the historical context of 1824 and 1888.
A fragmentary Detroit era column cites a 90 day sentence for a Chicago gunman and remarks on memory loss over gun notches. It notes a 102 year old grani sachem retiring and hints at political apathy in labor, Mussolini’s influence, and global tensions with Manchuria.
Oklahoma City dispatch notes Governor Murray’s posture on dispatching national guardsmen to the Durant Denison Red River bridge as a federal court order to close remains unresolved. Murray traveled to Dallas after indicating he would be in Southwestern Oklahoma, leaving the bridge under martial law and the possibility of a military patrol being deployed “mighty quick.”
A garbled passage discusses national leadership and economic prospects, mentioning a president, international relations, and calls for stronger ties with neighbors. The text is fragmentary and hard to parse but centers on policy tone and mood, urging prudent economic conduct and improved relations.
Brownfield residents report two men, Andrew A Copeland and Morgan L Copeland, both connected to local banks, shot themselves in their homes and died hours later. Justice of Peace J Shelton ruled death by the subjects' own actions in separate incidents occurring last May 18 and this weekend.
In Austin Texas a dispute between district judges H F Kirby of the 77th district court and W C Davis of the 81st district court over issuing and dissolving injunctions against officers enforcing the state motor truck law moves toward the supreme court next week. Robertson county man TL Tyson, tried for contempt by Judge Kirby Friday, conferred with attorneys as an appellate path to the high court is discussed.
Fayetteville Arkansas reports released bonds on charges of reckless driving for drivers of two trucks and a bus after an accident on Highway 7 Friday. Quincy Young, a Negro football player, suffered an injury requiring leg amputation en route to Rogers. Virgil Bouldin of Oklahoma City, a producer truck driver, Martin the bus driver carrying Joplin players, Robert Frederick the truck driver with arrested occupants, and others involved were released on 3250 bonds.
Foreman warns Mark of an upcoming shop vacancy and insists he brings his twin brother. He recalls seeing the brother at a football game while Mark attended his aunt’s funeral. Morning arrival demanded. failure to comply may end Mark’s tenure.
Mrs. Roy McGuire of Webster accompanies her son Gerry on University of Rochester scouting trips. The pair have logged over 3,000 miles this season visiting Middletown, Wilamstown, Clinton, and Hamilton, with future stops set for Cleveland, Buffalo, Schenectady, Potsdam, and Geneva.
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