Gold price hits new high amid Treasury plans
Washington reports the government's gold price rose to 23.83 an ounce, up 17 cents in two days, with London bar gold at 32.72. President Roosevelt and Fed chief discuss financing for December, Morgenthau says no price set tomorrow due to Thanksgiving, and he declines to comment on dollar peg rumors.
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Governor orders probe into mob lynching in crash of jail
Sheriff describes siege and surrender of a prisoner as a lynch mob attacked a jail. He recounts torn walls, smashed windows, and thefts while pleading for help from Governor and National Guard. The crowd sought nine imprisoned Black men amid rising violence in a southern city.
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Este
Jefferson City
Torget
Warner
Pamerby
Money Policies at Warm Springs
At Warm Springs Georgia on November 29 the administration’s credit expansion program and monetary policy were discussed as President Roosevelt prepared to meet Governor Eugene Black of the Federal Reserve Board and Henry Morgenthau Jr. The talks covered the overall credit expansion and the government’s liquor control plan as well as farm problems and employment aims for 4,000,000 idle men.
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Roosevelt
Eugene Black
Federal Reserve Board
Kenry Bruere
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Wallace
Congres
Henry Morgenthau
Harry Hopkins
Missouri lynchings rise. 80 since 1899, seven in past 12 years
An AP compilation reports 80 lynchings in Missouri since 1899, with seven in the last 12 years. It cites cases from 1921 to 1931, detailing victims and locations such as St. Joseph, Bowling Green, Columbia, Charleston, Excelsior Springs, Braggadocio, and Maryville, plus demographic notes and related data.
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Missouri
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St. Joseph
Bowling Green
Roy Hammond
Columbia
James Scott
Roosevelt Grigsby
Charleston
Walter Mitchell
Excelsior Springs
Braggadocio
Will Sherren
Raymond Gunn
Maryville
West Plains
Local briefs share deaths, road updates and holiday events
Mrs Lillie Kimball learned of her brother in law O O P B Kimball's death in Everett Washington. Cole County Court inspected a new bridge costing about 1410 dollars. Police will enforce two hour and double parking after December 1 with daily checks and fines. Funeral services for Mrs William Hoark will be held. she died of paralysis and leaves six children, a brother, four sisters, and eleven grandchildren. Thanksgiving programs spread across rural schools for the Christmas Seal launch. Alton Reformatory inmates plan a Thanksgiving entertainment. Union Thanksgiving services at the Presbyterian church will feature Rev Paul Weber and Rev George Wharton. Evangelist Rev Francis J Archer conducts revival at Kings Chapel Free Methodist Church through December. Judge Nike G Sevier returns from Springfield after a wreck involving his parents. Ninety five men will start welfare work at 30 cents an hour, with criteria based on family status, registrations ongoing. Lions Club talk by J E Brooks, with Lions principals. new officers elected in post luncheon notes. Local youths Jasper Wilson and Bill Scott plan Thanksgiving travel or visits to Sikeston.
Trial to prove Hank Shank insane in poison case
In Benton Arkansas on November 28 1949 the Shank murder trial enters its third day with prosecutors aiming to prove Akron attorney Mark 4H Shank insane for allegedly poisoning Mr and Mrs Alvin Colley and their two sons to protect his reputation. Defense offers depositions and witnesses to show a mental lapse, while testimony highlights a change in Shank over the past year.
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Priest Elevated to Auxiliary Bishop in St. Louis
The Rev. Christian Winkelmann, pastor of St. Francis de Sales, will be raised to auxiliary bishop of St. Louis in ceremonies at the St. Louis Cathedral. The event marks a significant clerical promotion within the local diocese.
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Czechs Offer U S A Token Payment
The Czechoslovakian government offered the United States a token payment of 150000 dollars toward its debt installment of 1500000 dollars due December 15.
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United States
Maryland Guardsmen Capture Lynching Suspects In Maryland
Warden Harry Martin and deputies left for Princess Anne with four lynching suspects after a battle between National Guardsmen and eastern shore citizens. Habeas corpus hearing set for this afternoon before Judge Robert S. Duer. Governor Ritchie cited open proceedings to reveal state's evidence. militia not planned for further action. Red Cross drives report 1049 members scored toward a 1660 goal amid ongoing fundraising effort.
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