Roosevelt Victory Prospects Dominate Final Campaign Night
Washington electors forecasts show Roosevelt advantage across key states with Hoover’s path narrowing. Analysts cite expected gains in New York Michigan Illinois and New England while warnings of tighter margins in pivotal battlegrounds. Campaigns end with Hoover and Coolidge radio appeals amid nationwide exit dynamics.
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Iowa
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Betty Compson denies Arkansas paternity claim
Betty Compson, the film actress, through her agents and attorneys, denied R. S. Parker of Arkansas’s claim that she was his daughter. The denial followed reports Parker spread claiming Compson was Parker’s daughter and sister to Mrs. Parker Kind, tied to a 1912 Compson death.
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Estate Eight Cin Claud Filing Rations
An early notice lists estate eight Cin Claud filing ration details. The fragment mentions property and donor names in a legal filing, with limited readable context for exact dates or actions.
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General Punctures Hoover Alibi on Eviction of Vets
Brig. Gen. Telram Glassford defends Hoover on a controversial eviction order. He argues the administration inflated threats, cites a brick-throwing clash involving police and veterans, and claims only a fraction of arrests were criminal. The piece critiques official statements and calls for unmasking alleged misinformation.
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Hoover Era Eviction Sparks Public Clash and Alibi Claims
The article recounts President Hoover and officials defending the eviction of veterans from Pennsylvania Avenue billets amid a nationwide uproar. It notes joint discord over who bore responsibility, MacArthur and Hurley’s disputed statements, and the push for an official inquiry while critics call the alibi doubtful. It cites Justice Loring’s remarks, indictments, and the broader political tension surrounding the incident.
Nation Roused by Attack Upon Defenders
A wartime era lament details how veterans nationwide condemned President Hoover’s policies after troops and gas were used against veterans. It cites American Legion posts from Philadelphia to San Francisco and quotes Forrest G Cooper and Senator Cuttley condemning federal actions and the bonus debate.
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Asylum Plot Charged by Wife in Oklahoma City
Nov 1 news from Norman Oklahoma describes Mrs TL G Cheatham Jr, wife of an insurance expert, recounting four weeks in a sane asylum after alleged confinement to obtain a divorce. She claims her husband sought annulment and mentions a court filing tied to the alleged crime.
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Dougle Opera Performance Triumph At Municipal Auditorium
A crowd of about 3000 attended a two part double opera program at the Municipal auditorium on Saturday merging Houston talent with San Antonio Opera. The Gilbert and Sullivan Trial by Jury and Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana featured strong performances by Iva Heldes Turiddu Paola Lawn Autori Nella Roesti and Virgina Hardee under conductor Simone Belgiorno. A Houston Civic Opera company contingent visited by special train boosted the event, with local officials and Chamber members extending the welcome.
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Italien
Red Cross reports Texas progress in disaster and health aid
Red Cross figures show Texas chapters expanding service in the last fiscal year including roll calls totaling 143,629 seniors and 6,516 juniors, 20,444 service members aided, 63,579 health visits, and 24, in school inspections. Certificates for first aid issued to 1,733 Texans and 2,198 life saving students increased the state roster to 13,158. Family social work rose with unemployment, aiding 10,178 residents. Texas nurses in the reserve numbered 607 ready for deployment, while nationwide disaster aid reached 464,000 victims.
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Norfolk group bars entry with coffin protest at White House
A Norfolk delegation carried a coffin and a resolution to the White House protesting voting conditions in Virginia. The group demanded two Marines at each Virginia booth to secure ballots and called for a special congressional session to pay soldiers’ bonuses. Shafer Jr. was named on the congressional ballot and spoke upon returning home.
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Wedding of Lilien Jordan and Mrs Peek at hospital ward
In a hospital ward at Robert B Green Memorial, Mrs Lilien Jordan and Mrs St. Peek wed at 2 p.m. with nurses and doctors as attendants. The ceremony, performed by Rev. C. L. Skinner, brightened the sick ward as patients stopped their pain to witness the intimate service beside the bride’s bed.
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Chireno
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Eight Miners Die in Coal Mine Explosion near Beckley
In Be c k l e y W V a coal mine blast at Kilarney Smokeless Coal Company killed three miners and burned a fourth. About 40 miners escaped uninjured. The dead include Ben Boyd and Frank Boyd both in their twenties and two other workers. The explosion injured none of the other fleeing workers.
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Emerson School Honor List October at Emerson Junior
Emerson School released the October honor roll led by principal Mrs. Kate Behenck. listed students include Mary Lewis Halbert, Margaret Pearson, Jeraldine Bell, Jean Cook, Ervin Hubndorff, Rudolph Reyne, Virginia Anderson, Bertha Foelaing, Mavis Gregory, Better Anthawey, Margaret Krause, Virginal Hickerwell, June Homs beak, Helen Marie Taylor, Eloise King, Rebecca Oliver, Bernice Jurll, Marjorie Pargueon, Geraldine Blum berg, Grace Luckenbach, Doriz Tapio, and Eleanor Ahaw.
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