World markets reel as Britain drops gold standard
World exchanges close or restrict activity as Britain suspends the gold standard amid a financial crisis. London stock market shuts for first time since World War I, Bank of England rate jumps to 6 percent while other major bourses including Paris Amsterdam Berlin and New York area show cautious responses.
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Gandhi Picnics Quietly Near London on Sunday
Mahatma Gandhi spent a peaceful Sunday in London during his stay for the Round Table Conference. He rode to Epping Forest with his secretary and about a dozen friends, walked among scantily clad Indian leaders, and enjoyed a frugal lunch of goat milk curds before returning late in the afternoon.
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Three flyers found after transatlantic flight loss
Malifax Nova Scotia bulletin notes that all three flyers lost in a flight from Portugal to New York were found Monday. The Belmoira, a Norwegian motorship, reported the recovery of wreckage from the plane carrying Christian Johanssen Fernando and Willy Rody. The ship’s course was from Albany Russia.
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Russia
12 Dead, 40 Hurt In Jap Earthquake
Tokyo and nearby regions were struck by Japan's strongest quake since 1924. Incomplete reports indicate 12 deaths and 49 serious injuries along with substantial property damage.
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Pacific to Nome: California aviators land after Siberia drift
Don Moyle and C A Allen, both California aviators, failed in a Japan to Seattle nonstop attempt. After leaving Samushiro beach on September 7, storms blew them off course. They reportedly landed Sunday night on the Siberia coast after radio messages from St Paul Island and Miano Pilgine.
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Mrs. M. J. Janes Dies at 84 After Lingering Illness
Mrs. M. J. Janes died at age 84 after a lingering illness at the home of her daughter Mrs Don Smith and Dr. Smith Saturday at 2:10 PM. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Weir Cemetery near Okolona. She leaves five sons L C Janes, . C Janes, B F Janes of Lawton, A J Janes of Chicago, R Hendrix. three daughters Mrs J G Clark Arkadelphia, Mrs Ben Smith, Miss Eula Jones, along with twenty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A devout Christian church member, she attended worship as health permitted.
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Lawton
Oko
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Chicago
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Arkadelphia
Ben Smith
Eula Jones
Christian Church
Aerial Acrobats Lead in Violating U. S. Rules
Washington report notes 1931 second quarter violations of aviation regulations. Sixty five violations of acrobatic rules, 44 for low flying. total 310 violations, three fewer than prior quarter. Fines total $600, with reprimands suspensions rego gations or license denials for some pilots.
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Arkansas Farmers Split Over Cotton Relief Session
Governor Parnell urged farmer input on calling a special session to pass a cotton relief law. Texas plans a 30 percent cultivation cap for 1932 33 aimed at cutting production by about half. A Texas conference committee seeks a compromise between 43 1 3 and 25 percent limits.
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Cotton Eases Off During Last Week in September
Memphis reports show the cotton market from September 12 to 18 was fairly active with prices 3 to 8 cents lower than the week prior. Demand appeared spotty, with slow movement of the crop and some merchants covering early new crop commitments. White grades strict low middling and above dominated interest, while exports to September 18 reached about 500,000 bales and domestic consumption for August totaled 425,819 bales.
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Former Opera Star to Quit Profession
New York report states Anna Case former metropolitan opera soprano and wife of Clarice Mackay the capitalist announced plans to quit the professional concert field.
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Hoover Appeals for U S Economy
PETRIOT Mich. President Hoover urged the American Legion to serve in a peacetime drive for a stronger economy. He warned against new federal spending on veterans or other laws, calling the world crisis second only to a war, and urged united action to lead global recovery while noting a large deficit and heavy public works burdens.
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Anti JAP Feeling Rises in China Amid Occupation Protests
In Nanking and other cities Chinese crowds of students rallied against Japan’s occupation of Southern Manchuria. Mass meetings and street processions urged action while the government named Wednesday as Humiliation Day. Mukden and other key cities remained under Japanese military control as Beijing appealed to the League of Nations for intervention.
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Secretary of State Henry Stimson to turn 64 Monday
Washington report notes Secretary of State Henry Lewis Stimson will be 64 on Monday. The aging diplomat remains engaged in disarmament and peace work, though wear shows in his temples. He stays active with tennis and horseback riding and enjoys walks in Rock Creek Park or on his Cathedral Avenue estate.
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Pauline Harris to Open Dance Studio
Pauline Harris, a well known dancing instructor with a three season studio in the city, will start a weekly class at Mrs. Robert Campbell's home on Saturday September 26. She will teach Saturdays from 8 am to noon, offering instruction in all dance types with emphasis on a German technique popular this year. Harris recently returned from Denver after seven weeks studying with Lillian Cushing, and is famed for his success with dance students across the region and in Texarkana.
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Arthur Melver Hurt in Wreck Saturday
Arthur Melver, 45, a farmer near Fulton, sustained a back wrench and minor injuries when his wagon was struck Saturday night by a car carrying three nephews from Texarkana to Little Rock. The wagon was demolished. Deputies took the nephews to Hope. they were released after identifying as Texarkana residents and claiming the accident was unavoidable.
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Watermelon Jubilee Day at the Fair
The fair designates Tuesday as Watermelon Jubilee Day with a large Watermelon Feast serving iced watermelons, a Watermelon Show featuring mammoth melons, and the famed Hope melons on display. Miss Dara thy Keith of Stamps will be crowned Queen of the Fair with community maids of honor. Free acts run afternoon and night, racing events, and a grand fireworks display accompany the program.
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Thy Keith
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Poultry and Dairy Short Course in Howard Nevada LaFayette
A regional event spreads across Howard Nevada and LaFayette County featuring a poultry and dairy short course with lectures by state experts, livestock and agricultural judging, a baby clinic led by Hempstead County Health Nurse Miss Pauline Mitchell, grandstand acts, racing contests, and midway attractions. Community groups are invited to contribute feature programs for the event.
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Fair outlook supports Southwest Association show
Officials optimistic about the Southwest Association fair with a strong showing by the Watermelon Queen. The event draws interest from six counties and is set to attract a large local crowd in a year with few other fairs.
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Demps Foster Polk’s Death And Funeral Arrangements
Demps Foster Polk aged 78 died after a long illness at his home on South Elm Street. Funeral services are set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning from the family residence with Rev. W. A. Bowsen officiating and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Polk, born in Stephens, Arkansas, moved to Hope 25 years ago and was active in business until about five years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and survived by four sons and three daughters, including Lon Polk of Texas and Jewell Polk of Russell Rock, and daughters Ruth and Pearl Polk, plus others.
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Texas
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Tle Rock
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Pearl Polk
Burial held for Mrs. C. F. Erwin in Hope area
Mrs. C F Erwin aged 55 died Saturday in a Little Rock hospital. Her body was brought to Apps Sunday for burial after funeral services at First Christian Church with Pastor Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Cemetery miles south of Hope on the Patmos road. She is survived by her husband Heese and Neepcaan Bryce and other relatives.
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