Wet bloc discounts claims on gains in House and Senate
F Scott McBride head of the Anti Saloon League says wets drew the issue in this campaign and it is a poor year for a wobbl er while dry forces expect to hold about 70 percent of the House and gain Senate seats. Wet expenditures total $425 370 versus $9 62 by drys with Penn sylvania and Missouri among the states listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Scott Mdbride
Anti- Saloon League
McBride
Senate
House of Representatives
Association
Pennsvylvania
Thomas W. Phillips
Francis S. Bohlen
Republic
New Jersey
Missouri
Anti-Saloon League
Misouri
Prohibition National Committee
Anti-Saloon Leagues
National Campaign Committee
Anti-Prohibition Association
Congressional Districts Modification League
Womens Organization For
National Prohibition Reform
73-Year-Old Princess Weds 42-Year-Old Prince in London
Marie Charlotte Constance de Broglie aged 73 married Prince Louis Ferdinand d Orleans Bourbon Infante of Spain at a London register office. The ceremony followed a disputed engagement amid age controversy and pursuit by relatives in France. The couple left the civil office after a brief ten minute wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marie Charlotte Constance de Broglie
Louis Ferdinand d’Orleans
Bourbon Infante
Spain
Alfonso
Amedee de Broglie
Infanta Eulalia
Hollywood Mourns Sills Death and Virginia Road Funds
Hollywood mourns Sills death as Bristol district receives 1 260 000 of Virginia road funds with 50 000 earmarked for Route 10 East segments from Bristol to Smyth County line. State allocates 11 590 463 for 1931 32 with hearings set in eight districts and Porter Rhodes funds to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Bristol
Smyth County
Richmond
Henry G. Shirely
Salem
Lynchburg
Suffolk
Fredericksburg
Culpeper
Staunton
Electrical Energy Handling Traced by Federal Commission
The Federal Trade Commission reported that 13.54 percent of 1929 electrical energy was exported across state lines while 15.31 percent moved domestically between states. Total production reached 94.7 trillion kilowatt hours with 80.96 trillion consumed, including imports from Canada and Mexico and accounting for line reentries and duplication. Final results were saved from a building fire and conclusions remain intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Canada
Mexico
Four men charged in cattle cheating conspiracy case
Fairfield Iowa reports that four men were indicted by the Jefferson county grand jury on charges of conspiracy and cheating involving nearly three million dollars. The indictment alleges they imported feeder cattle from southwestern ranges and resold them to Iowa and other buyers as purebred native Iowa cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Grand Jury
Iowa
Strike Ends as Barcelona Builders Accept Accord
About 50,000 construction workers in Barcelona end a week long strike after accepting a negotiated accord between their representatives and the construction company. The agreement ends labor unrest and resumes normal operations in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
Wek
Betwen
Pershing Welcomes Fidac Convention Delegates
President Hoover and General John J. Pershing greet Fidac veterans in Washington as they plan next year’s meeting site and officers. Delegates hear from Jahncke and Fries, with Hurley hosting a dinner. Fidac Auxiliary opens and visits Mt. Vernon between sessions.
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Hoover
John J. Pershing
Fidac
Veterans of Nine Nations
Federation of World War Veterans
Jahncke
Navy
Amos A. Fries
Army
Chemical Warfare Service
Hurley
Congressional Country Club
Castle of State
Mt. Vernon
Pershing
Death penalty sought for Knoxville slayer in Gervin murder
In Knoxville Tennessee on September 19 the state asked for the death penalty for E D Blanchard a salesman on trial for the murder of Harry Gervin a building contractor Blanchard allegedly fired five shots as Gervin stooped at a construction site Defense cites insanity and notes his wife s confession and divorce as motives Prosecutors say Blanchard admitted the shooting and sought access to 50000 from an alienation suit with his ex wife assistance The jury was expected to receive the case later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
E. D. Blanchard
Harry Gervin
Blanchard
Gervin
Showers Expected in Tennessee and Virginia This Weekend
Tennessee will see showers tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions in the west, while Virginia faces showers tonight and Saturday with light to moderate winds from the east or southeast. High and low temperatures yesterday are noted, with 60 inches of rain yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Portion
Virginia
C. L. Bunn
U.S.W.O
Hoover Proclaims National Fire Prevention Week
President Hoover designated the week of October 5 as national fire prevention week to curb growing fire losses. He cited a 1929 national fire loss of 470 million dollars and urged active cooperation in prevention efforts worldwide leading to fewer fires.
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Hoover
Washington
North American
DO X MAY NOT FLY OCEAN BEFORE OCTOBER
Altenrhein Seitz Sept 19 AP reports uncertainty at Dornier plant whether the DO X can make a commercial trans Atlantic flight this year. Maurice Dornier cites successful tests with American motors and instruments but delays a decisive cross ocean attempt until absolute certainty. Between October 1 and 15 endurance testing begins with Amsterdam Berlin Travemuende as the planned route to prove seaworthiness in bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altenrhein
Seitz
Atlantic Ocean
Maurice Dornier
Associated Press
American Motors
Atlantic
Amsterdam
Berlin
Travemuende
Lake Constance
Dornier
Cuba's Stand May Block Efforts to Get U S in Court
In Geneva the Cuban delegation faced pressure from British and other diplomats over a protocol to revise the world court statute. Professor Baker cited Stimson and the Root formula, while Cuba warned the change could affect judge numbers and status. Aimed at speedily enacting the protocol, Cuban officials signaled possible collaboration, but no pledge to abandon opposition was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
U. S
Geneva
Noel Baker
League of Nations’ Assembly Committee
Hoover
United States
Baker
Stimson
Senor Ferrara
Kansas City Businessman Gives Employees $30 Each
Leon Munchenberger provides every employee with 30 to spend on immediate necessities. The funds may not cover old bills nor serve as first payments on new installments, aiming to ease current business pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Leon Munchenberger
King and Queen Host Ball at Balmoral for Scottish Servants
In Balmoral Castle Scotland a royal ball for the estate staff drew a brilliant crowd as a storm raged outside. King George and Queen Mary attended with the Prince of Wales Duke of Gloucester and Prince George. Dances were traditional with guests, game keepers, and other servants.
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London
Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Deeside
Prince of Wales
le Toquet
Duke of Gloucester
Prince George
King George
Mary
Ruth Alexander dies in fog bound transcontinental flight
Ruth Alexander, 24, secret wife of Ensign Robert A. Elliott, died in a hillside crash near San Diego after taking off in fog for Wichita on a one stop transcontinental flight. She left farewell letters to her parents and husband and a wedding ring was found in her hotel room.
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San Diego
Cal
Ruth Alexander
Ore
Robert A. Elliott
Yuma
Aziz
Bob
Ruth
W. T. Blaney
Irving, Kas
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Miss Alexander
Lindbergh Field
Alexander
Wichita
Kas
New York
Point Loma
Vancouver
Mack Alexander
Elliott
Ruth L. Blaney
Ensign Elliott
U. S. S. Saratoga
Long Beach
Calif
Hoover Promotes Men From Ranks in Hoover Era
The article notes Dr. John Lee Coulter joining the tariff commission as part of President Hoover’s ongoing practice of promoting from within. It cites Henry L. Stimson becoming secretary of state, William D. Mitchell as attorney general, Patrick J. Hurley advancing after Good’s death, Julius Klein moving to assistant secretary of commerce, Charles D. Mahaffie becoming ICC commissioner, and Coulter’s prior role as tariff commission chief economist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Lee Coulter
Tariff Commission
Hoover
White House
Henry L. Stimson
Taft
Philippines
State Department
William D. Mitchell
James W. Good
Patrick J. J. Hurley
Julius Klein
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Commerce
Charles D. Mahaffie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thomas F. Woodlock
Coulter
Prisoners Graduate at San Quentin in Culturally Rich Ceremony
657 inmates completed graduation exercises at San Quentin Cal marching from basic reading to civil engineering and foreign languages. Instructors praised the scholars yet diplomas were postponed until all convicts return to their cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Cal
San Quentin Penitentiary
Bank Robberies Sweep Midwest With Air and Road Attacks
An AP tally reports 16 bank robberies since Sept 3 across farm belt states, totaling over 130000 dollars. Two men roped a Nashville branch for about 3000 dollars, escaping by taxi. Robbers use cars and a plane, paralleling the James Boys era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenza
South Nashville
Fourth and
First National Bank
Chicago
James Boys
Missouri
Wesley and Hardy
Iowa
Gifford
Hay Springs
Neb
Nebraska
Britons Seek to Restore Prosperity Through Industry Council
A group led by Sir William Morris seeks to form a national council of industry at a September 25 meeting. The proposal aims to revive Britain's economy amid unemployment and financial pessimism, criticizing government waste and party doctrinaire limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Morris
Henry Ford
Great Britain
Sir William
National Council of Industry
Britain
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Barker
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Federation Aeroautique Internationale
J. L. Coulter
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L. M. Wood
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