Zepp to Make Pleasure Trip to the Arctic
The Graf Zeppelin will carry three Americans and nine scientists on a polar exploration sponsored by the International Aero Arctic Society. Preparations aim for a spring Arctic survey with automatic meteorological and ocean sounding instruments. Dr Blierstein said the voyage seeks to test ice base feasibility and cooperation with naval weather networks. About 23 dogs will accompany the ship, which will be crewed by ~35.
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Washington
International Aero-Artic Society
Arctic Sea
Walter Blierstein
Society
Graf Zeppenm
Uhis
Bietstein
Navy and
Commerce Departments
Naval Radio Se
Dr Blidstein
Arctic
Unis
Aero-Arctic Society
Graf Zeppelin Company
Eckener
Qraf
Ins
Commons Backs Soviet Policy Amid Diplomatic Move
Britain's Labour Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald survives a Commons vote 324 to 199 backing resumption of diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia on terms set by Foreign Secretary Henderson and Soviet Ambassador in Paris Velerian Dovgalev sky Liberal and Labour support solid while three Conservatives including Lady Astor oppose. The amendment on failure to maintain prewar conditions is defeated. Next step is exchange of ambassadors.
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London
Britain
J Ramsay MacDonald
Commons
Soviet
Russia
Arthur Henderson
Velerian Dovgalev
Sky
Paris
Uberals
Lady Astor
Stanley Baldwin
MacDonald
Last Imperial Chancellor of Germany Dies in Baden
Prince Maximilian von Baden, 62, last imperial chancellor and heir to the grand duchy of Baden, died in Constance after a year of arterial illness and a recent fall that broke two ribs. He had led Germany to armistice terms in 1918 and abdicated, later recounting events in memoirs published in 1927 amid nationalist attacks and life threats.
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Constance
Baden
Germany
Maximilian von Baden
Grand Duchy of
Maximilian
Marie Louise
Duchess of
Brunswick-Lueneburg
Great Britain
Berchold
Marie Alexandra
Wolfgang von Hesse
Geo Berlin
Switzerland
Berlin
Postal receipts rise in October at 50 cities
Postmaster General Brown reports October receipts at 50 selected sites up 4.52 percent from October 1928. Total last month reached 655,742,848 dollars, against 834,106,155 the prior year, an increase of 61,540,604. Dayton, Ohio leads with a 18.54 percent rise, while Rochester, N Y. is second with 17.57 percent.
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Washington
Brown
Dayton
Ohio
Hester
N.Y
Hoover apologizes for Johnsons White House dinner omission
President Hoover sent a letter explaining that an accident caused Senator Hiram Johnson of California to be omitted from invitations to a White House dinner honoring Ambassador Dawes. Hoover said invitations were sent to all foreign relations committee members but an inadvertence occurred. Washington observers noted the error underscores shifting patterns in official life.
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Washington
Hoover
Senator Johnson
California
White House
Ambassador Dawes
Hiram Johnson
Charles .O. Dawes
Lobbyists Aimed At Hoover Sugar Duty Target Letter Read
A letter from J A Arnold, manager of the Southern Tariff Association, urges weakening opposition to back a higher sugar duty to energize support for President Hoover. Arnold names Senators Harrison and Simmons as chief opponents and discusses building public sentiment for the tariff.
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President Hoover
Washington
J A Arnold
Southern ‘Tariff Association
Harry
la Poliette
Senate
Barry
Wabh
Morana
Arnold
Harrison
Mississippi
Simmons
North Carolina
Six Perished As Plane Crashes Near Marden Park Surrey
Six people died and two were injured when a large German airliner from Croydon to Berlin crashed in fog at Marden Park Surrey. One survivor was Prince Eugene Schaumberg Lippe, acting second pilot, injured but recovering. The other survivor, Lt Cmdr Glen Kidston, suffered cuts. Crew killed included Pilot Rod Schinka, Mechanic Trick, and Wireless Operator Niklas. Passengers later named include QG P Milne, G S Gaspar Sr, and D Lo Jones.
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Marden Park
Surrey
Eng
Berlin
Croydon
Eugene Schaumberg-Lippe
Glen Kidston
Rod Schinka
Trick
Niklas
QG P Milne
Henderson and Company
Jute Merchants
Calcutta
G S. Gaspar
Lo Jones
Lansdowne Road
Stockwell
Prohibition Probe Into California Aged Wine Stocks
Washington dispatch says Prohibition Commissioner Doran launched an inquiry into legitimate disposal of old wine stocks in California at the request of Republican Representative during a November 6 AP report. The probe investigates storage and disposal practices amid aging stock concerns.
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Washington
California
Prohibition
Doran
Pheasant Shooting to Be Cut Down
Boise November 6. County sportsmen and organizations in several Idaho counties asked state game warden RE Thomas to close southern Idaho to pheasant hunting on November 15. Warden ordered hunting in seven western counties suspended after that date while decision on the measure follows an investigation. The Twin Falls association noted that the western counties close ten days early and hunters would migrate to open counties, reducing pheasant numbers for years.
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Boise
Twio Palk
R E Thomas
Idaho
Twin Falls Association
Uber
A A U Tourney Finals Tonight at L D S Hall
Winners from Monday and Tuesday boxing bouts meet at the L D S Recreation hall tonight at 8 15 for the A A U tournament finals. Seventeen to twenty bouts listed from paper to heavy weights with hard punching entrants. Prizes awarded besides championships. Bouts run about two hours with three rounds to decision.
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Legion
L. D. & Recreation Hall
Isef
Tuesday Elections Result Summary
Governor Virginia John Garland Pollard, Democrat, elected. Mayor New York City James J. Walker, Democrat, re-elected. Kentucky Democrats keep two thirds House and control Senate. New York Congress seat James P. Gavagan, Democrat, winner. New Jersey Republicans hold state legislature. Chicago elects Democratic or coalition judges. Boston selects James M. Curley, Democrat, as mayor.
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Virginia
John Garland Pollard
New York City
James J. Walker
Kentucky
Senate
New York State
James P. Gavagan
Twenty-First
Manhattan
New Jersey
Chicago
Democratic
Coalition
Boston
James M. Curley
KSEI Reinstated by Commission in Nov 6 Action
The radio commission renewed KSEI Pocatello’s license after an earlier order to shut down on November 2 for failure to file renewal papers. The station submitted its renewal application shortly after the order, and with no objections, the commission acted without a hearing.
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Washington
The
Radio Commission Today
KSEI
Pocatello
Shock-Proof Watch Test At Air Circus
Lambert Moline announced Adela Lace shock proof watch will be dropped from a plane at 1500 feet during Sundays air program at McDougall field. The test aims to prove airworthiness and the watch will be presented to a crowd member after the drop.
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Air Circus
McDougall Field
Lambert Moline
Weather advisory for cold snap and snow in regions
Fragments report frigid weather with freezing temperatures tonight and Thursday. Snow expected in the north and east with colder conditions in the northwest. Unsettled conditions forecast for tomorrow morning with continued cold.
Woman Slain for Property in Kansas City Suburb
Kansas authorities sought a former roomer in the Merriam Bas area after the bodies of Mrs. Minnie E. Hare and her boarder Jesse J. Barnwell were found in Hare home. Barnwell died from a gunshot wound and Hare from a shot to the heart, with a high calibre rifle nearby. The ransacked house showed a missing diamond ring and cash totaling 3,765 dollars. Hare had deeded her home to a farmer boarder to avoid litigation.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Minnie E. Hare
Jesse J Barnwell
Mrs. Hare
Merriam Bas
Barnwell
Idaho Bonds Cut Under Five Million For First Time
Idaho treasurer Byron Deienbach announced the state will reduce bonded debt below five million dollars after $203,000 in outstanding bonds is retired. The debt will total about 4.4 million with annual interest savings near 100,000, as current interest costs run around 250,000 for bonds plus other interest, with rates as low as 4.55 percent and an average near 4.7 percent.
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Boise
Byron Deienbach
Uist
Defenbach
Indicted Auditor Defeated by Narrow Margin in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City voters chose Samuel F P Nicholls over incumbent city auditor Alvin Keddington by 15 596 to 14 257 in a race marred by a grand jury probe into treasury looting and a $100 000 shortfall. Other local contests saw incumbents re elected and contractors elected to mayoral and commissioner posts across Utah cities.
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Salt Lake City
Alvin Keddington
Samuel FP. Nicholls
Nicholls
Keddington
Treasury
Harry L. Pinch
Joseph H Lake
Ogden
Ora Bundy
American Legion
Castle H. Murphy
William J. Rackman
Florence Jevens Gines
A. G. Lendstrom
Logan
Fred Lundberg
N. W. Merkley
H. Reuben Pedersen
Jesse N. Bilertson
J. Elmer Jacobsen
Provo
Walter P. Whitehead
Mary F. Smith
Legion to Broadcast Thursday Evening Armistice Day Plans
At a luncheon today the American Legion committee announced full readiness for the Armistice day three day celebration. Fireworks depicting the Winning of the Argonne have arrived and preparations for a circus airport, the 40 and 8 wreck, a Legion banquet, midnight dance, and grand ball are set. Committeemen meet at Memorial hall at 8 30 that evening to finish reports. A 10 pm broadcast on KSEI directed by W J OConnor will outline plans under Legion auspices.
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American Legion Committee
Memorial Hall
W. J. O'Connor
KSEI
The
Legion
Shot officers reversed gun attack in Roswell incident
In Roswell New Mexico on November 6 Chief of Police T A Alford and Fire Chief Rue Christman were shot on the Womble residence porch while responding to a call. Carrie L Womble reportedly had filed for divorce after weeks of domestic trouble. Womble then shot himself as the officers attempted to confront him. both chiefs survived while Womble did not.
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Roswell
N. M
T. A. Alford
Rue Christman
Carrie L. Womble
Womble
Lead price cut by Amherican Shelling and Refining Co
The American Shelling and Refining Company reduced the lead price from 50 to 35 cents per pound. This action lowers costs for buyers and signals shifts in metal market trends during November.
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New York
Ameritan
Walker Is Still New York Chief Tuesday Vote
Virginia swung to the Democrats in the gubernatorial race as John Garland Pollard defeated Republican William Moseley Brown. New York City re-elected Mayor James J. Walker amid a Democratic wave that also boosted LaGuardia in a multi ticket contest. Dems claimed Kentucky legislature control while Louisville reelected Mayor William B. Harrison by a large margin. Indianapolis and Boston chose Democratic mayors Reginald Sullivan and James M. Curley respectively amid broad party victories.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Wiliam Moseley Brown
John Garland Pollard
New York City
James J. Walker
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Normah Thomas
Richard E
Kentucky
Louisville
William B. Harrison
Indianapolis
Reginald Sullivan
James M. Curley
Boston
French cabinet in turmoil grips Paris politics
Paris reports the new ministry of Andre Tardieu faces a determined onslaught as radical socialists vote against the government during its ministerial declaration. Ministers pledge to discuss policy while avoiding social banquets until key questions are settled. In Atlanta, Bobby Jones says he has no plan to retire and will continue to compete as long as he can walk and eat.
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Paris
Andre Tardieu
Chamber of Deputies
Lola
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Senators Narrow Tariff Debate Amid Amendments
The Senate limited debate on a tariff bill and approved one amendment without a record vote. Republican senators Oddie Nevada and Matfield Westle pushed increases for earthenware glassware and related items, citing producer interests. The session highlighted steps toward changes in the tariff schedules and industry protections.
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Funn Committee
Senate
Oddie
Nevada
Matfield
Westle
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