LaGuardia Backed by Broad Coalition In New York Mayoral Race
In New York City a massive anti fraud election watch effort mobilized as Fiorello H. LaGuardia faced Jeremiah T. Mahoney in the mayoral contest. Police, special deputies, and volunteers patrolled polling places amid talk of vote stealing. The election drew attention for potential 1940 presidential implications and involved high profile endorsements from Republicans laborites and Democrats alike.
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New York
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Fusion
State Supreme Court
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
Tom Dewey
Two Women Die Of Stab Wounds In Butler Halloween Tragedy
Police said two 19 year old Dorothy Bush and Mrs. Florence Tait were killed after a Halloween celebration turned deadly in Butler Pennsylvania. A third person, Floyd Tait, 20, suffered serious injuries and Hilda Seymour was wounded. Officers found the victims in Mrs. Seymour's apartment after she alerted police.
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Butler
Hallowe’en
W. R. Kennedy
Dorothy Bush
Florence Tait
Maryland Weather: Showers Tonight and Colder West
Maryland sees showers tonight with colder air in the extreme west. Wednesday brings generally fair conditions and a further drop in temperatures. Chesapeake Bay experiences showers and colder winds from the south and southwest, turning northwest late tonight.
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Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Elections at a Glance by The Associated Press
New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia Republican seeks reelection against Democrat Jeremiah Mahoney. New York County DA hopeful Thomas Dewey faces Harold Mastings. Detroit mayoral race features Patrick O'Brien opposed by Richard Reading. New Jersey Senate race, A Harry Moore seeks a third term for governor against Lester H. Clee. Boston sees former Governor James Curley in a five man mayoral battle.
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Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
U. S
A. Harry Moore
Lester H. Clee
New Jersey
Moore
Clee
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
Thomas E. Dewey
New York County
Harold Mastings
Detroit
Patrick H. O’brien
Boston
James M. Curley
Pair Trapped in P O SLAIN Port Huron Post Office Raid
Port Huron Mich Nov 2 A squad of sheriff s deputies and postal inspectors killed two men trapped in the Smith s Creek post office at 159 am The sheriff William Van Antwerp led the raiding party saying the men had been under surveillance since Saturday One was identified as John Novak alias Shorty Jack 38 described as a police character The other was Edward Scherer Detroit The group met at Smith s Creek a village near Port Huron after Special Deputy Harry Neal outlined the precincts Sunday
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Port Huron
Mich
Smith’s Creek
William van Antwerp
John Novak
Shorty Jack
Edward Scherer
Detroit
Harry Neal
Roosevelt Votes in Hyde Park Local Elections
President Roosevelt paused official duties to vote in Duchess county surrogate race in Hyde Park. Democrat Edward A. Conger contends with Republican Surrogate Daniel J. Gleason as the first family plans to vote at the same Hyde Park precinct.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Edward A. Conger
Duchess County
Daniel J. Gleason
Trapped bull aided rescue near Germantown
A bull halted a telephone line job by tumbling into a 25 foot dry well on Herbert King’s farm in Germantown Maryland. Rockville rescue crews lacked equipment but telephone company workers used a derrick to lift the animal. E Hipsley, who lowered into the well, tied the rope and described the bull as docile while helping secure the rescue.
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Germantown
Telephone Company
Herbert King
Rockville
Canal a trap for game fish in old canal
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, abandoned long ago, is blamed as a fish trap when flood waters recede. Thousands of fish of all kinds including bass sunfish crappie and eels are stranded. fishermen report catching many by various methods chiefly dip nets while some bass are released back into the river. Seines proved ineffective in the canal.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Potomac River
Small theft trips slayer in San Francisco
John Howe, a 39 year old mail clerk and convicted murderer who allegedly escaped a 1920 prison term and later served in the navy, was jailed after allegedly opening a letter and stealing $10. Assistant U S District Attorney Valentine Hammeck identified Howe as a former second degree murder convict from New Mexico in 1915.
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San Francisco
U. S
Valentine Hammeck
John Howe
New Mexico
Howe
Hammeck
Navy
Charles Pfaffenberger
Sheriff faces backlash over human fox hunt in Martinez
Martinez Calif Nov 2 Sheriff John Miller drew sharp criticism from the people's legislative conference for a dawn Oct 24 event in Contra Costa County in which he released a jail prisoner as a mock fox. A $20 prize went to Mrs Juanita Shaw who captured the fox with a lariat while spectators and film crews watched. Miller defended the stunt as a security measure against escaped convicts from San Quentin. The conference, part of Labor's Non-Partisan League, called the stunt shameless and meaningless publicity. Miller faces re election next year.
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Miller
San Quentin Prison
Labor
League
Government to offer 50 cent corn loans this year
Washington informants say the agriculture department will lend 50 cents per bushel on this year’s corn crop for on farm sealed corn with moisture at 14 percent or less. The program mirrors prior loans and Secretary Wallace is expected to announce details soon.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Wallace
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Administration
Gas Station Robbed in Potomac Avenue Theft
Thieves gained entry via a small rear window at the Shell Oil gas station in the 700 block of Potomac avenue and stole $40.14 in cash. Employee Jack Lawson reported the theft. station owned by RE Clopper, Waynesboro, managed by H R Robison. Police also found a ladder at 205 Mealey Parkway suggesting a second robbery attempt. The report was filed at 10 o'clock last night.
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Shell Oil Company
Potomac Avenue
Jack Lawson
RE. C. Clopper
Waynesboro
H. R. Robinson
Mealey Parkway
Hunting Toll Off To A Flying Start
Harrisburg reports the opening day of Pennsylvania's hunting season saw two hunters killed, two die of heart attacks, and at least 40 wounded. State Game Commission executive secretary Seth Gordon praised sportsmen for safer behavior, noting potential to match last year's lower toll despite more hunters. In 1936, sixteen were killed and 146 wounded.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Seth Gordon
State Game Commission
Windsor Guests to Dine at U S Embassy in Paris
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor will be host guests at Ambassador Bullitt’s residence in Paris on Thursday. A dinner will precede an embassy concert in their honor.
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Paris
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
William S. Bullitt
United States
Three Oklahomans Launch Santa Fund For Orphans
Oklahoma City November 2 Three Oklahomans started a Santa Claus fund with $3,000 and a fast airplane to give 2000 orphans a real Christmas The Santa Claus commission created by the last legislature received $2,000 for the kiddies fund Bele P Haliburton chaired it and added a personal $1,000 donation Haliburton offered his airplane to survey needs and aims to raise $12,000 to $15,000 He plans to distribute individual boxes of toys and candy and to spend some funds on permanent playground equipment to benefit the children
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Oklahoma City
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Commission
Bele P. Haliburton
Haliburton
Williamsport WPA Grant Proposed for High School Building
A Williamsport taxpayers group asked the Board of County Commissioners to approve tentative acceptance by the Board of Education of a WPA grant totaling 106000 for a new high school. The funds would supplement 110000 in bond issues to create a larger, more substantial building. The commissioners will consider the request after a morning conference led by Cyrus D. Bell and Lloyd Harshman. The Education Board had deferred action last week over WPA concerns.
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Williamsport
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Education
Willamsport
Cyrus D. Bell
Lloyd Harshman
Cameramen Barred From Polling Booths In Rochester
District Attorney Daniel J. O Mara’s plan to curb illegal voting by photographing all voters whose ballots are challenged hit a snag as cameramen were barred from polling places. Special Deputy Attorney General Maurice Lynn had threatened arrests for photographers in booths and police removed them.
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Rochester
N. Y
Daniel J. O’ Mara
Maurice Lynn
Fancy meeting ex wife here in Elkton court office
William J Lecates of Palmyra Pa and Miss Marcella E Brown Riverton Pa came to Elkton to obtain a marriage license. Lucille Lecates, whose marriage to Lecates was annulled, also aimed to marry Claude J Wanger of Jenkintown Pa. They met at the circuit court clerk’s office and exchanged introductions as the two couples prepared for marriage.
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Elkton
William J. Lecates
Palmyra
Marcella E. Brown
Riverton
Lucille Lecates
Lecates
Claude J. Wanger
Jenkintown
Miss Brown
Rich Chinese Slain Sparks Tong War Fears
Chicago mob boss Chin Jack Lam, 61, a wealthy Chinese merchant who ran restaurants in Chicago, Rockford, and Louisville, was slain in the rain as he turned after a shoulder tapping. Police fear the hit could trigger tong clashes as Lam had spurned a local relief fund contribution. His sons say the embassy donation later angered rivals. Lam was a dominant Chinatown figure and once owned substantial property.
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Chicago
Chin Jack Lam
Chinatown
Lam
Washington, D. C
Rockford, Ill
Louisville
Driver among fatalities after Reynolds and Summit crash
William Coffinberger, 25, of near Hedgesville West Virginia, died at 4 30 this morning after a collision between his car and a taxicab at Reynolds and Summit avenues. Magistrate John D Dunn acting coroner viewed the scene and withheld verdict pending conference with State's Attorney Martin L Ingram. Coffinberger suffered a broken pelvis and internal injuries.
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Reynolds and
Summit Avenues
William Coffinberger
Hedgesville
W. Va
John D. Dunn
Martin L. Ingram
Coffinberger
Glass Would Kill Levies and Unundistributed Profits Tax
Senator Glass proposes repeal of the undistributed profits tax and changes to the capital gains levy to boost employment and business. He notes opposition from many industrialists and financiers as the House Ways and Means subcommittee prepares to meet Thursday to review the tax system.
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Washington
Glass
D-Va
House
Ways and Means
Pickpockets Get Poor Pickings at Parade
A lone pickpocketing incident reported to police last night involved Eva Spiddle a local lunchroom employee who said her purse containing several dollars was lost in the crowd during the parade. No suspects or further details were listed.
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Eva Spiddle
Japan weighs centralized imperial headquarters plan
Tokyo reports a push toward a highly centralized government with an imperial headquarters of six leaders. Premier Konoye War Minister Sugiyama and Naval Chief Yonai may head the move to seize most parliamentary and cabinet powers, amid signals of war or peace strategy shifts.
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Tokyo
Fumimaro Konoye
Gen Sugiyama
Mitsumasa Yonai
Japan
China
Great Britain
Konoye
Sugiyama
Jonai
Hirohhima
Noted Aviatrix In Hagerstown
Lady Drummond Hays, noted English aviatrix, is in Hagerstown this afternoon inspecting the Fairchild plant. She is interested in one of the Fairchild 24 Rangers. Mrs Hays flew here this morning from Washington and will return this afternoon.
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Lady Drummond Hays
Hagerstown
Fairchild
Lady Hays
Washington
1937 Mummers Parade Fulfills Bigger And Better Promise
The 1937 Mummers Parade featured many musical organizations and drum corps including Hanover Legion Post first prize of 60 dollars. Cumberland’s Henry Hart Post VFW took second prize for drum corps directed by city engineer Ralph Rizer. Hagerstown High School sent three groups and an individual. The French Club won second prize for floats, Judy Grossman rode as Joan of Arc, with Girl's Glee Club, Technical Department, and ventriloquist Pete Fadrich with Oscar in the procession. The Chambersburg event highlighted local groups and displays.
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Legion
Legion Post
Hanover
Cumberland
Henry Hart Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ralph Rizer
Hagerstown
Judy Grossman
Joan of Arc
Pete” Fadrich
Oscar
Chambersburg
Aug usa Near Misses as Shells Hit Shanghai Waterfront
Japanese warships bombarded Chinese batteries along the Whangpoo near Shanghai. The US cruiser Augusta and ship Idzumo guarded the area as explosions shook the International Settlement and French concession. No casualties reported. defensive measures were taken around the British and French zones.
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Shanghai
Whangpoo
United States
Augusta
Idzumo
Pootung
International Settlement
Yangtzepoo
Hongkew
St. John’s University
Describ
Japan Facing A Revolution in War's Wake
Manila reports Dr. Francis H. Rose of Central Philippine College says Tokyo observers fear revolution if China war continues unresolved. He cites business unrest from government property seizure especially trucks and taxes near saturation. National Chamber of Commerce seeks 578.69 million dollars, pledging victory by January 1.
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Manila
Francis H. Rose
Central Philippine College
Tokyo
Japan
China
Rose
Norwichtown
Cent
National Chamber of Commerce
Would Invite Japan Again to Brussels Conference
A Brussels dispatch says a movement is under way to invite Japan again to participate in the Brussels conference on the Chinese Japanese conflict after Tokyo rejected the initial invitation. Delegations favor sending another invitation as talks begin to allow frank exchange toward restoring peace in the Orient.
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Brussels
Belgium
Japan
Tokyo
League of Nations
China
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Laguardia
New Jersey Race Funds
Senator Moore
Lewis’ Union
The
Associated Press
Virginia
Tammany Hall
National Democratic
James A. Farley
Herbert Lehman
Robert T. Wagner
P. O
Mrs. Lawes
Lewis E. Lawes
Sing Sing
Bear Mountain Bridge
Potomac
Shell Oil
ASK Board
W.P.A
Price
Levies
Mr. Simpson
Ernest A. Simpson
Duchess of Windsor
New York City
Alsatia Club
Battlerages
France
Morris J. Harris
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