Chase Bank Loans to Syndicate During 1929 Panic
Bank records show Chase National Bank advanced 336,508 to Alfred Smith John Raskob and others to finance a syndicate secured by stock as the 1929 stock market panic unfolded. Arthur Lehman and Norman E. Davis are among those listed. the loan was secured by stock and later totaled 670,009 with ongoing repayments noted.
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Washington
Chase Nations Bank
Alfred
Prave Teverses
E McCain
Chase National Bank
Harvey C. Couch
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Smith
Senate Steck
William
Rergusn
Raskob
Noecad
The
County Trust Company
F. Kenny
Soecord
Acopen
Synstik
Zaifon
Seis
Lawmakers Move Few Bills In Short Session
Salaries of all state officials and their employees were being prepared. Senator James H. Russell Jr. of Johnson introduced a bill to allow farmers to borrow federal money on grain stored in state warehouses. Senator Clarence Shotwell of St. Louis County proposed appointing a liquidator for sewer districts in counties with 100000 to 400000 population. The Senate Ways and Means Committee planned revenue measures while Judiciary committees prepared further sessions on liquor control.
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Donnelly
Senate
Age
James H. Rusell, Jr
Johnson County
Clarence Shotwell
St. Louis County
Gotham Stages A Political Revolution
Reported landslide turnout exceeds past city elections as Gotham ends Tammany era and Prohibition era. McKee and O'Brien trail in mayoral race as the city erupts in celebration with crowds, police control, and reactions from McKee’s Recovery Party.
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Lason
Franklin D. Roosevelt
O'Brien
Tammany
James J. Walker
Europe
McKee
Bronx
Fusion
Board of Aldermen
Walker
New York
Puston
Tammany Hall
Recovery Party
LaSuardia
Public utility advocates face setback on municipal power
Across six cities voters rejected four of six proposals to create city owned power. Camden approved an 9 10 million bond while Akron backed a municipal light plant. Cincinnati and San Francisco voted against city control of utilities. Salt Lake City and San Francisco also approved other bond plans.
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New York
Camden
N. J
Akron
Youngstown
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Muscle Shoals
Scouts Finance Drive Cuts Goal as Campaign Lags
Boy and Girl Scout finance leaders reduce the campaign target from 7500 to 5500 dollars after little progress. A volunteer notes the need to curtail activities if the lower goal is reached, while a list of contributors includes numerous individuals and businesses across the community.
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Scout
Mammie Holterman
Pauline, Hopen
W.P. Holt
Horner & Gillespie
al Hudson
Myron Haltmark
Virginia Jackson
A. J. Jaques
Earle James
W. B. Jason
Peter Jaynes
Jefferson Buket
Jefferson Shoe Repair
R. D. Jennison
Clara Jens
John V. Jobe
F. Johnson
K. O. Johnson
Catherine Jones
Elsie Jones
M. J. Jones
Emily le Page
Frank Lilly
Viola Lindhardt
Henry Liechte- Mield
Ruth Longan
Connie Lovell
W. A. Lumpkin
Core McClean
Paul McDaniel
D. S. McDermott
E. T. McGraugh
Powell McHaney
Letha McNeely
Henriett
McMillan
J. G. McQuilty
Alma Mack
Minnie Mahon
Ben Markway
W. 5. Marr
Helen Matthews
Helen Martin
W. L. Medling
Clara Meller
Mercurio Fruit Store
Dru
J. 0. Passley
Ada Peasner
Oscar Petry
Mary Virginia Polson
L. &. Poor
Velma Prall
Queen City
Naida Raithel
Frances Ramsey
Nacy Jane Ray
Sally Ray
J. L. Reemotd
Alfred Renn
Glen Rice
Helen Riley
Jom Roach
E. C G. Roberts
HR. W. Rollam
Ann Root
Miriam Rowell
Hazel Rowland
E. Saffee
Schell
John C. Schmidt
E. W. Schneider
Grace Scott
F. Schrimff
C. H. Schulte
T. Schulte
A. Schneer
Daisy Seaber
Mrs. Chas. Seibold
Joe Shumaker
Mattie Simmons
V. E Smart
Elberta Smoot
G. D. Southern
Alma Jens
J. A. Johnson
K. King
Lorraine Korn
Thelma Langkop
Little 54 Cafe
Lucille’s Beauty Shop
Mayme Magil
Mariwood Beauty Shop
H. E B. Mayer
T. C. Mitchell
Dr. Emanel Offutt
Owl Lonely Room
Agnes Bank
Andy Richmond
L. E. Roberts
Ross Cleaners
E. F. Schaffner
John Schneider
Virginia Goes for Byrd in a Big Way
With 1292 of 1690 precincts reported Senator Harry F Byrd leads Henry A Wise 100384 to 41287. In the governor race George C Peery leads Fred M McWane 104870 to 35322 with the same precinct count.
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Virginia
Byrd
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Hanry A. Wise
George C. Peery
Fred M. McWane
Repeal Vote Totals Across States Reported
Early returns show varied repeal results from Utah Ohio Penn Kentucky andSouth Carolina with totals for state and federal repeal favoring different sides. Pennsylvania declares repeal victory with about 1.9 million for and 256 thousand against while Georgia and other states post mixed early tabulations.
Tammany Brav es After Al’s Scalp
New York Herald Tribune reports Tammany Hall moves to oust Al Smith from membership amid his aloofness from the mayoral race. A resolution to expel him is in preparation as James J Haey, Smith ally and Recovery party candidate for Manhattan borough president, faces similar action.
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New York
APJ
New York Herald-Tribune
Tammany
al Smith
Herald-Tribune
James J. Haey
Smith
Manhattan
Recovery Party
Joseph V. McKee
Pope Pius Plans Encyclical Against Nazi Pressure
Pope Pius plans an encyclical or speech to world opinion protesting Nazi efforts to curb Catholic associations in Germany. Vatican talks with Berlin since July aim to enforce treaty freedoms, especially in Baden and Württemberg, amid fears Protestant supremacy. President Hindenburg may be urged to provide assurances.
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Vatican
Pius
Germany
Baden
Wurttemburg
Paul von Hindenburg
Chill winds end the farmers strike in Midwest flare up
A northwest chill wind scattered midwest farm strikers as pickets retreated to firesides. Truck drivers delivered bogs and milk to Sioux City markets while picket lines eroded and state troop needs diminished. Picketing lingered slightly in Wisconsin.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
W. R. Tice
Woodbury County
Wisconsin
Westerville Declares Dry Capital After Landslide Vote
Westerville Ohio clung to its dry city status after a decisive 101 to 429 vote rejecting prohibition repeal. The celebration included church bells as an electric transformer failed during the tally, casting a dramatic glow over the proceedings.
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Westville
Anti-Saloon League
Westerville
Ohio
Rebels and government clash near Cuban presidential palace
Heavy firing erupted in Havana as rebels and forces loyal to President Ramon Grau San Martin clashed near the Gran San Martin government palace after a day of aerial bombardment. The assault began with rebel allies storming the palace and police headquarters, while the government defended from fortifications and anti aircraft fire. The capital was shaken by continuous gunfire and terror as both sides battled from rooftops and streets.
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Gran San Martin
Gentral
ABC Revolutionary Society
Army Air Force
Havana
Ramon Grau San Martin
Gonzalez Pedroso
Reuben Leon
Students’ Revolutionary Party
Gol
Fulgencio Batista
Nov
Sa Mastin
Forest School Boiler Explosion Claims Child Life
A boiler explosion at Forest consolidated school in Mississippi early today wrecked the interior. One child was killed and eight others injured, with at least one believed fatally hurt, witnesses said.
Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement for Creomulsion touts a two fold action creosote based emulsion that soothes inflamed membranes and stops germ growth while the creosote reaches the stomach and builds healing on the system. The spot guarantees satisfaction and offers a refund if relief is not achieved.
Utah votes to repeal national prohibition in landmark result
In Salt Lake City Utah turnout shows a clear shift as 18th amendment repeal leads in 543 of 852 districts with For repeal 68048 and Against 42022 while state dry law modification tallies 74815 For and 36252 Against. Young Mormons spearhead revolt against church leadership amid a historic stance.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Mormon Church
Brigham Young
Salt Lake Valley
Utah Moves To Legalize 3.2 Percent Beer Sale
The report notes a vote favoring a state constitutional modification to legalize the sale and consumption of 3.2 per cent beer. Leaders Heber J. Grant and Reed Smoot are referenced in the context of opposing or guiding church and political positions on the issue.
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Heber J. Grant
Reed Smoot
U. S
Council of 12 Apostles
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W. F. Stevenson
South Carolina
Akhad
UPJ
Kentucky
Attorney General’s Office
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Penn
Columbus
Charleston
Tammany Braves
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Martin
Chile
Monroe St
Capital City Telephone Co
England
Munich
Noel Panter
London
Panter
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Paris Tailors and Cleaners
Madison
J. C. Cleaners Association
Sinclair
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