Washington probes Wall Street booze party in capital
Washington officials opened a three sided probe into liquor activity. District Attorney Rover expects grand jury testimony on the 1936 Wall Street booze party hosted by Walter Fahy and guests including J. P. Morgan Jr and W. Atterbury. Senators and prosecutors weigh how much liquor entered the U S through diplomacy and who should be summoned to testify.
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Washington, D.C
Distriet
Rover
E. E. “Emis
Wall Street
Waller Fahy
Weber
Members of
Congress
Tashington
D. C
Choice Liquor Supply Diplomatic Corps
Howell
Mbblican
Nebraska
Ak Wy
Walter J. Fahy
New York
Smith Brookhart
Tews
Grhilr
de J. Kahn
New York Banker
Ward E. Loomis
J. P. Morgan
Republican
Utah
Rpublican
New Jersey
Ares
New
Haakon II Sinks After Hitting Rocks Off Norway
A colorized newsreel still shows the Haakon II listing and sinking after striking rocks off Norway. More than forty people perish as the vessel goes down with waters closing over all but a few survivors.
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Norway
No Play Field in Auditorian Denied by Mayor
Mayor C. M. Chambers refused a request to convert the municipal auditorium into an indoor playground and amusement center for San Antonio children. Mothers urged action, citing cold weather and unfinished indoor venues. Chambers suggested enclosing the Jeske pavilion at Brackenridge park, but Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola objected to the cost.
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San Antonio
C. M. Chambers
Woodlawe Lake
Chambers
Jeske
Brackenridge Park
Jacob Rubiola
Co-Eds Favor Careers Over Hubbies at Stanford Survey
Stanford women students show five hundred surveyed prefer careers over marriage. Results reveal 68 desire writing as a field, 79 choose teaching, and 78 favor silent work. The report notes only five percent intend to marry.
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Stanford
Stanford University
Hoover to Speak on Foreign Relations and Naval Policy
President Hoover will deliver a Armistice day address in Washington next Monday night focusing on foreign relations and American naval policy. He is expected to outline guiding principles for the U.S. delegation to the London naval conference, with Ambassador Dawes aiding in preparations for the speech.
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Washington
INS
Heoover
Dawes
Hoceer Todas
Tandon
General Lassiter to See Horse Show at Fort Bliss
Maj. Gen. William Lassiter, commanding general of the Eighth Corps area, will visit Fort Bliss Thursday afternoon to inspect the annual horse show of the First Cavalry Division. Accompanied by his aide, Tipu Leander Syme, he will return Sunday.
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William Lassiter
Eighth Corps
Jeff
Fort Bliss
First Cavalry Division
Tipu Leander Syme
Chaplain Crosby Retired by Board
Captain Samuel B. Crosby, formerly chaplain with the Ninth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston and overseas, and later chaplain at Kelly Field, has been retired from the service by the board at Fitzimmons General Hospital in Denver due to physical disability, it was announced.
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Samuel B. Crosby
Ninth Infantry
Fort Sam Hougtom
Uon
Kelly Field
Fiteaimmons General Hospital
Denver
Thors
General Dorey Transfer to Post in San Antonio
Brigston and Torey announce General Dorey moving to post with Fort Sam Alanston ill, due in San Francie Friday per arms post. General Linsey, Missouri native, to take command in San Antonio after arrival, with a storied record from West Point 1897 to World War I and numerous decorations.
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Brigston
Catstead Torey
Seenad
Sam Alanston
San Francie
Tronne
Philippine Islands
Baieeral Dorey
Takang
San Antonio
Linsey
Missouri
United States Army
UN Wax
United States Militarycademy
West Point
United States
Legion of Honor
Vera Cruz
Thos
Fourth Infantry
Fifteen Hundred Lathers Return to Chicago Jobs
In Chicago on November 7 fifteen hundred journeymen lathers who were locked out by the Employers' association over foreman naming rights returned to work. The dispute, tied to marking plastering crews, had halted construction work valued at about 50 million dollars. The Lathers' International Union and the employers reached a settlement in conference and lifted the lockout.
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Chicago
Southwell to Attend Texas Chamber Convention as Junior Chamber Rep
Southwell, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, will attend the Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Carina Chris ti November 14 as the representative of his organization. TL owns annuum Thirty notes the Junior chambers aim to send about fifteen members as a delegation in Armictien den prade Ibert.
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Wilson
Southorell
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Carina Christi
Chanbes i
Armictien den Prade Ibert
General Electric Manager Visits Home Office in New York
A GE manager visited the company home office in New York accompanied by Mrs Ungler. The visit occurred as part of corporate operations linked to the General Fleet in Mexico City. Details remain sparse in the fragmentary report.
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General Electric
City
HO Coyter
Geneal
Mexico City
Antonio Wiert
Tt Ik
New York
Mra. Ungler
San Saba Court Ends Short Term
San Saba Texas Nov 7 District Court finished a two and a half weeks term with Judge J H McLean presiding He will open court again Tuesday in Tlino Convictions included Lee Bob Smith and Stanley Hawkins in an assault with intent to murder Dess Moore both sentenced to two years in prison Other cases resulted in prison terms or suspensions and mistrials A mistrial occurred in the Henry Ratlif liquor case The grand jury returned 16 bills 11 felonies and many cases were continued to the next term of court.
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San Saba
Texas
J. H. McLean
McLean
Tlino
Lee Bob Smith
Stanley Hawkins
Dess Moore
B. J. Maultaby
Huw
Captain Crane to Hawaii March 19 voyage announced
A military notice confirms Captain L. F. Crane is slated for a Hawaii voyage on March 19. Details indicate a transfer from Fray to another unit, with a tourer and lane freight route mentioned in the dispatch.
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L. F. Crane
Hawaii
Htoneton
Wawnit
Freie Lane
Denver Mother in Court to Obtain Food for Children
Mrs. Nellie Wassner seeks court action in Denver Nev to compel the city and the board of health and charities to feed her five hungry children. She claims persecution by the board has left her unable to work and unable to provide essential nourishment. The petition argues it is the board’s duty to prevent suffering when children face starvation.
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Denver
Nellie Wassner
Coffee Roasters Reject Merger Proposal in Orleans Meeting
In Orleans on November, coffee roasters declined to endorse a merger plan uniting voting entities into a single central organization. The proposal was put forward by Felix Coste, the retiring secretary manager.
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Orleans
Felix Coste
Manger
Dairy Barn Fire Damages Reported At $500
A dairy barn fire caused estimated damage of about 500 with minor injuries to two individuals listed by last names Walker and Me. The blaze occurred near Adairs Tura with authorities unsure of the exact cause while initial assessments cited slight property impact at the scene.
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Ton Tovkawita
Walker
Delain
Myre
Two Brothers Killed in Plantation Altercation
In Yazoo City Mississippi two brothers died from gunshot wounds and the father along with a fourth man were wounded in a midnight confrontation on the CB Box plantation. Police investigated the incident and no arrests were reported.
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Yazou City
Miss
Sear
Barrera Leads Pan American Road Motorcade Visit
Antonio Barrera of Tampico Mexico arrives in San Antonio welcomed by William H. Furlong head of chamber of commerce highway department. Barrera heads a motor party making the Pan American road journey through the region.
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Antonio Barrera
Tampico
Mex
San Antonio
William H. Furlong
Chamber of Commerce Highway Department
Sr. Barrera
Mexico City
Monterrey
San Antonin
Jluncheon
Bear Pits Attract City Zoo Construction Costs
The city cannot finalize financial matters as design errors delay Bear Pits and Monkey Island at the Hrackenzidce zoo. Commissioner Rubiole cites about 110000 in additional costs after plans were returned for corrections. San Antonio hosts a Pan American highway visit of Tampico citizens testing the dirt road to Mexico City via Monterrey.
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Barleas Bear Pits
Monkey Island
Jacnb Rubiole
Hrackenzidce Zoo
Hoblola
Adame
Adams
W. C. Thrailkill
Con Leneree
San Antonio
Tampico
Mexico
Tardieu Proposes Policy Speech as France Seeks Support
Paris Nov 7 Wild excitement filled the chamber of deputies as Andre Tardieu, newly named prime minister, read his policy declaration. Crowds packed the chamber and corridors amid tense speculation that the fate of the current government hinged on his words. Tardieu pledged to pursue world peace and strengthen security, promising no rushed actions without parliamentary ratification and no reductions in aims or morale. He urged support for a broad accord to uphold international confidence and solidify France’s leadership in peace efforts.
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Paris
Ins—Securs
Anid
Chamber of Deputies
Andre Tardieu
France
Yaciinincul
Vilert
M. Tardieu
M. Aristide Brigni
Sucessor
M. ‘Tardieu
Develnring
Ne Stens
Mul Rn
Nila
Child Hit by Car In Front Of Home In North Laredo
A 13 year old girl Prum Garcla was struck while crossing North Laredo Street in front of her home Thursday morning. She suffered a fractured hand and received treatment at Robert Green hospital. Her sisters Lupe and Elmira were nearby as the accident occurred.
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Prum Garcla
Seave
North Laredo
Robert Green Hospital
Pros
Lupe
Elmira
Wero
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