Huey Long Defends Tax Plan At Louisiana State Fair
At Donaldsonville Louisiana Senator Huey Long defended a plan to raise fifteen million dollars through seven new taxes including income tobacco and liquor taxes. He clashed with hecklers, promised no tax on people, and noted a forthcoming speech in Franklin. A tax reform commission member later said endorsement was conditional.
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Donaldsonville
Huey P. Leng
Louisiana
Franklin Yvernor
O. K. Allen
Long
Long Island
Seven Point
Sam
Roosevelt
Sen
Muisiana Tax Reform Commission
Isiana
W. Scott Heywood
Baton Rouge
Ywood
Rivers Daily Stage Readings and Change Log
The daily stage readings show a sequence of numeric values with small changes. It records transitions from fall to rise across multiple data points, ending with a notable rise at 60.0.
Fake airship tale from Cedar Rapids spurs 1901 mania
A hoax about a flying craft lands in Cedar Rapids causing a national sensation as papers chase details of a supposed aviator and wreck. The craft is revealed years later as a staged deception built locally to spark air mindedness and gain newspaper sales.
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Iowa
North Carolina
Cedar Rapids
New Yowk
Pacific
Atlantic
New York
Chicago
Des Moines
Beads Identify Victim In San Diego Bay Murder
The dismembered body of 60 year old Mrs Laura Straw was found in two rope lashed bags in San Diego bay. Police seek Thomas M Jones who boarded with her over a year ago and was last seen near her home. Identification came from distinctive beads she wore. Survivors include two daughters and a son. Mrs Straw had four former husbands and notable property.
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San Diego
Calif
Laura Ella Straw
San Diego Bay
Thomas M. Jones
Business
U. S. S. Trenton
U. S. S. Langley
Minister Found Dead in Car Near Pleasant Hill
Eustis L. Thompson a Dallas minister and former Shreveport resident on federal charges for sending obscene material was found shot to death in his car off the Jefferson highway near Pleasant Hill Louisiana. The body appeared lifeless for days with a pistol and a new gun found at the scene as his brother and others prepared for a trial set to begin in federal court this week.
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Shreveport
Eustis L. Thompson
Dallas
Texas
Pleasant Hill
W. W. Thompson
Lake Charles
Dr. Thompson
Thompson
Jefferson Highway
German Reichstag election to show support for Hitler
A semi official statement says all parties except the Nazis will be forbidden to present tickets at the Reichstag election on November 12 to endorse Chancellor Hitler's policies. A decree forbids forming other parties. violations could be punished. Voters may approve by crossing the ballot or leave space blank to disapprove. Indications arise President von Hindenburg may resign after a large endorsement.
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Berlin
Hitler
von Hindenburg
Two Men Killed in Air Accident Near Clarksville
In Clarksville Tennessee on October 16 William T. Murray a Nashville transport air pilot and Harry P. Lyle a former Clarksville pharmacist were killed when their plane failed near Clarksville. The craft motor quit at about 600 feet causing a fire and both men leaped with Murray reportedly unable to deploy a parachute while Lyle did not have one. The plane was destroyed and both men were in their early thirties.
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Clarksville
Tenn
William T. Murray
Nashville Transport
Harry P. Lyle
Sky Harbor
Murfreesboro
Murray
Lyle
Plan To Release Frozen Deposits Pressed
Washington officials press Roosevelt plan to release about one billion dollars in assets from closed banks. The deposit liquidation board will organize asset appraisal and advisory committees to speed payments to depositors and orderly asset distribution.
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Washingtony
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Corporation
RFC
Deposit Liquidation Board
C. B. Merriam
Jesse H. Jones
Dean G. Acheson
The
Treasury
Lewis W. Douglas
J. F. T. O’connor
Walter J. Cummings
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jean Harlow Resting Easily After Emergency Appendectomy
Los Angeles report says star Jean Harlow, after an emergency operation for appendicitis at Good Samaritan hospital, is resting easily and showing signs of quick recovery. Dr. Sydney R. Burnap reports she may leave hospital within two weeks if no complications arise.
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Los Angeles
Jean Harlow
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sydney R. Burnap
United States to Observe, Aid if Needed at Disarmament Talks
The U S government said the United States would take a sideline role for three to four days at the disarmament conference while ready to aid any continuation of the program. No new instructions were sent to Norman H Davis in Geneva as European talks proceed. Ambassador Dodds in Berlin reported Nazi mistreatment protests leading to assurances of prosecution.
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Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
Phillips
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
Dodds
Berlin
von Neurath
Clarifying America's Stand Amid World Crisis
Washington officials pursued a clear path after Germany pulled from the arms conference and league of nations. Secretary Hull and aides coordinated with the White House to chart next steps while welcoming a Geneva decision for a brief conference recess and continued disarmament opposition.
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Washington
America
Germany
League of Nations
State Department
White House
Hull
United States
Geneva
Grave world reaction to Germany's withdrawal from leagues
The Associated Press reports a worldwide sense of gravity after Germany pulled out of the League of Nations and the disarmament conference. Leaders warned of possible war while noting no single nation bears sole responsibility. responses varied from urging calm to denouncing the Locarno pact.
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Associated Press
Germany
League of Nations
William E. Borah
Idaho Republican
Boise
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Cordell Hull
Reich
London
Great Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
France
Paris
Ten-Cent Cotton Loans Are To Be Made Shortly
Senator John H. Bankhead announced that the Agriculture Department had informed him the first ten-cent loan on cotton would likely be made late this week. He spoke from Jasper Alabama on October 16. The loan program targets cotton producers with low interest benefits.
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Jasper
Ala
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Department of Agriculture
Contest winners named in News-Star-World popularity drive
In Monroe and Bastrop districts the newspaper announced the top vote earners for trips to Chicago's Century of Progress. Sibyl Thompson leads Monroe district with 11,106,139 votes, Louise Carpenter tops Bastrop with 7,077,963. Cash alternatives of 100 dollars offered for non ticket winners.
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News-Star—World
Monroe Area
Sibyl Thompson
Billie Brennan
Mildred Buttitta
J.-D. de Blieuux
E. S. Hilburn
Bastrop
Louise Carpenter
Thelma Carroll
Lila B. Austin
Monroe
Chicago
Annie Frances Martin
Joseph Ditto
Eeveee
Clyde Culver, Jr
Garland Stephens
Beng Bela Tae Myra Batten
Blanche Lacey
Veronica Forte
Priscilla Hodge
News-Star —World
Mystery of Sea Dog Inn owner’s disappearance grows
Chicago October 16 mystery shrouds William Walton Hall part owner of the Sea Dog Inn. Relatives offer a 5000 ransom while Harry Lisle questions whether Hall was abducted as he notes he might have wandered off. Police investigate in the loop district after last Friday night sighting.
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Chicago
William Walton Hall
Sea Dog Inn
Loop District
Harry Lisle
Daniel Gilbert
Hall
Lisle
Supreme Court approves boundary report Louisiana Mississippi
The Supreme Court on October 16 approved the commission report fixing the boundary between Louisiana and Mississippi along the Mississippi River at Elbemarle Bend opposite Willow Point Louisiana.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Elbemarle Bend
Willow Point
Germans Bring Crisis as Disarmament Conference Delays
The world disarmament conference adjourned to October 26 after a packed session. Arthur Henderson outlined Germanys withdrawal and read a reply to Konstantin von Neurath amid applause, while the steering committee urged suspension until the date and the aim of cutting armaments.
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Geneva
Arthur Henderson
Henderson
Germany
Konstantin von Neurath
Not Hopeless? League of Nations Sees Averting Rupture
Geneva reports that representatives from league countries express belief the disarmament crisis may be resolved. They cite Berlin talks on Franco German understanding and note Germany’s resignation would not be effective for two years, while the league council could block it if peace is threatened. A secret session of the league council was convened over Danzig’s status amid Poland’s rejection of Britain's Shawn Lester.
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Geneva
League of Nations
League
Berlin
Germany
Danzig
League Council
Poland
Britain
Shawn Lester
Ireland
Chaco
Rogers Has His Say on League and Trade
In Santa Monica on October 16, a reader letter argues the League of Nations failed due to lack of power and pledges. The writer suggests an economic boycott against Japan and China over Manchuria to prevent war, noting nations trade willingness versus life and money costs.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Germany
League
Japan
China
Manchuria
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