Roosevelt Leads In National Poll With 242 Electoral Votes
Roosevelt holds a substantial lead in a nationwide poll, predicted to secure 242 electoral votes with 34 remaining to reach the presidency. The survey, conducted by the San Antonio Light in cooperation with Hearst papers, classifies states by Roosevelt’s margins and lists sure, safe, and doubtful states across the nation.
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Cole F. Morgan Tinkerenl
Bervine Bioft Careeepanitent
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Hoover
San Antonio Light
Hearst
United States
Klutch Adclaims Comfort Cushion Teeth Holder
An ad asserts a product named Klutch cushions the mouth and holds a plate secure to prevent dropping chafing or play. It promises ease in eating and speaking, referencing a lower price of 25 cents to 50 cents and availability at drug stores.
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Kloten
Skin Trouble Stop Uses Ointment and Soap
Advertises Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap at 25¢ each to stop itching rashes and parasites. Claims quick relief and a money back guarantee when used together.
Straw Ballot Shifts Show Regional Leanings in Dust Week
Straw ballot notes Hoover leaning in Colorado Kansas New York and Ohio. The only noticeable shift of alignment during the Dust week was West Virginia moving from the Roosevelt group to a group with a reasonable safety margin in his favor. The change appears as a tangible result of Republican drives to recapture the southern border states.
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Jess
Roosevelt
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Benth Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Idaho
Illiois
Minnesota
News Mexion
North Dakota
Oregon
West Virginia
Delaware
Michigan
Montena
Pennsylvania
Wroowaog
Hoover
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Colorado
Kansas
New York
Ohio
Oil firms set 2 cent rise for crude oil price
Skelly OU and Eldorado Refining announce they match a 2 cent advance to a top price of 2.12 per barrel for crude oil of 40 gravity and above, matching recent company postings. Treasury receipts for October 14 total 3,244,614.64 with expenditures 1,332,717.57 and a balance of 767,948.81. Customs duties for 14 days of October amount to 10,916,340.20.
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EL Dorado
Kan
Skelly OU Company
Eldorado Refining Company
Treasuers
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Port Royal college to open with unpaid faculty
NEW COLLEGE STAFF AME WASHINGTON Oct 17. The faculty of the depres sor college to open in Port Royal Virginia in November is announced by Dr Arthur C C Hill Jr organizing secretary. The 14 professors, 10 abroad, will serve without pay. Students’ fees are 250 dollars covering tuition and living expenses. The school will be known as Port Royal college with credits sought from other institutions. Faculty and universities represented include Arrants Rice Institute Briggs Illinois Brust Syracuse Calhoun Pittsburgh Cameron Princeton Flewelling Dartmouth Kennard Columbia Lewleoy Harvard Parsons Harvard Stanton Dartmouth Waskovich Tul Newtai and Hill Dartmouth.
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Washington, D. C
Depressor College
Port Royal
Arthur C. C. Hill Jr
William M. Newton
Balliol College
Oxford
Port Royal College
Dr. Full
B. Arrants
Rice Institute
A. W. Briggs
Ilinois
N.C. Brust
Syracuse
A. W. Calhoun
Pittsburgh
Hamist
18th Annual Caldwell County Fair Opens Tuesday
Caldwell County fair kicks off Tuesday with a mammoth parade featuring decorated floats from local businesses communities and individuals. Band concerts by Loc hart Firemen's band and the Luling municipal band. a choral group also entertains amid a busy week of events including football clashes and a livestock show.
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Caldwell County
Lockhart
Lochart Firemen
Luing Municipal
Raling Chioralelu
Aero Schools
Luling
San Martos High School Rattlers
Lockhart Hith Lions
Woman Charged with Killing Son and Two Husbands
In Johannesburg Union of South Africa, Daisy Louise De Melker faced trial on charges of poisoning her first husband William Alfred Towle, her second husband Robert Sproat, and her son Cecil Rhodes Towle. Prosecutor GC C Jurvik outlined the crown’s case, noting wills left by the husbands and alleged poisonings after the men supposedly trusted her.
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Jouannesburg
Union of
Robert Sproat
Cecil Rhodes Rowle
Hearst Digest Polls Compared Across 38 States
Washington DC October 17 The Hearst newspapers contrast their nationwide postcard poll with the Literary Digest results from 38 states. Roosevelt leads Hoover 54 to 46 in Hearst figures, vs 58 to 42 in Digest. In 10 states Hearst tops Digest. in 26 others Digest leads or differs by 1 to 9 percent. Noted splits include Ohio and Kansas.
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Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Hearst
United States
Literary Digest
Roosevelt
Hoover
Wigher
Arknoses
Utah
Digest
Alabama
Arizona
Delaware
Georgia
Louisiana
Maine
Mississippi
Nevada
South Carolina
Ohio
Kansas
Toor
Alubs Rmanen
Atiboam
Athenus
Rhone Island
South Carnling
Legion Chieftain Attacks Push to Cut Veterans Aid
Louis A. Johnson, national commander of the American Legion, called the drive to reduce government aid to disabled World War veterans misleading propaganda inciting class against class. He spoke at a Wichita department convention of region past commanders and adjutants, arguing that decreased veteran compensation and hospitalization would relieve the average American from high taxes.
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Legion
Wichita
Kan
Louis A. Johnson
The
American Legion
Department
Johnson
Premier Herriot Gains Strength From Elections
Paris October 17 The political swing in France favors the left. After yesterday’s senate elections Premier Edouard Herriot’s Democratic Infi remains stronger, with a gain of four seats lifting the group in the senate from 151 to 155.
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Premier Herriot
Paris
France
Edouard Herriot
Democratic Inft
Chamber of Deputties
Senate
County Judges in State Convention
Galveston reports the annual convention of county magistrates and commissioners in progress with Judge McClintark of El Paso presiding. Tax and highway issues dominate discussions. The program includes reports by Judge Aen Fi Brooks and treasurer Anacktrens, with remarks by Aceptor T. McOtrnor of Austin.
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Galveston
Orb
B. McClintark
el Paso
County
Maiges
Pantefelion
Dlanusslona
Aen Fi
Brooks
Arce jNelarge
Aeaptor T. McOtrnor
Auatin
Annaity Oridges
Coommbeiarera
Aie Tlagiklaliie
Man Loses Battle With Nightmare in Detroit
Detroit, Oct 17. Frank Stian, 45, leaped from bed to confront prowlers. He says a prowler struck him with a blackjack before collapsing. Police found no intruders but signs point to Stian injuring his friend near a radiator in the bedroom.
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Detroit
Frank Stlan
In & Hoapital
Follen
Stian
Socialist Appeals for Oklahoma Vote Strategy
Norman Thomas campaigning in Oklahoma warned residents against relying on the donkey while noting the elephant has trampled them. The state supreme court plans to place electors on Oklahoma ballots, and Oklahoma voters face decisions on ballot access for the electors.
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Socialist
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Okla
Norman Thomas
Red River
Dallas
Killer Shot Gil Blamed In Murtha Slaying
New York detectives suspect a female shooter killed notorious underworld figure John Murtha known as the Spider. Murtha, chased since May for two cold blooded murders, was shot four times and dumped from a speeding car near a Glendale Queens cemetery. Authorities note a .45 caliber pistol as the murder weapon, suggesting a gunwoman may have fired the fatal shots. The case sparks speculation about underworld romantic priorities and mob code.
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New York
John
Murtha
Glendale
Queens
Spider
Martha
Smorton
Gourson Free After Bond Posted in Murder Trial
Captain Georges W. Gourson, guilty of manslaughter in the death of Arthur Maullefert, was released on a $6000 bond as his attorney prepared to seek a new trial. Solomon Riggin Botham, a former prison guard, was acquitted in the same case. Courson awaits sentencing for murder.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Georges W. Gourson
Arthur Maullefert
Solomon Rigginbotham
Courson
Two holdup men fail to silence victim in Philadelphia
Irving Green of Swedenborn New Jersey cries for help during a robbery as two men attempt to remove his shoes. His pleas summon a policeman who captures one suspect. In unrelated news, the League of Nations assembly adjourned today after an uneventful session in Geneva.
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Philadelphia
Irving Green
Swedenborn
N. J
Green
League
Geneva
Ort
iPi
League of Nations Assembly
Deputy Killed and Three Wounded in Robstown Dance Hall Shooting
Sheriff deputy Alexander Doves died after ordering Alegorio Garcia to stop a disturbance at a Robstown Mexican baile. Francisco Fillaresl Andres Garcia and Jose Rodriguez were wounded. Vilareel was not expected to live.
Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Neuralgia and Pain
A sensational advertorial claims a simple remedy can end neuralgia desertion and related pains for children and adults. It urges readers to try an unnamed product sold at Al Sorainere Wagnera drug store, promising dramatic relief within days and urging immediate purchase.
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Palo Panne
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