Hoover rejects religious issue in campaign appeals
Washington dispatch reports President Hoover flatly denying any party support based on religion. The statement refutes circulars circulating among Virginia Republicans that urged voters to "save the United States from being Romanized." Hoover and aides reiterate religion or prohibition must not drive the campaign.
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Ashington
Hoover
Willie W. Caldwell
Virginia
Repub
Tdéo
Republican Party
Hu- Work
Ublican Party
Nne
William J
United States
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Judge Hardy Held in Contempt for Refusal to Stand
In Los Angeles on September 20, Judge Carlos 8. Hardy was cited for contempt of court for refusing to stand at a hearing. The contempt arose during a proceeding concerning a $2500 fee linked to Aimee Semple McPherson and a county bar association challenge.
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Angeles
Carlos
Hardy
Evan- Aimee Semple McPherson
Tbeolete Bar Association
Perior
Woman Establishes New Swim Record
Miss Martha Hill, 11-year-old Memphis stenographer, swam for 60 hours and 25 minutes, surpassing the unofficial world record set by Mrs Myrtle Huddleston on September 15. The feat occurred in Memphis with the time recorded at 9 25 p m.
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Memphis
Tenn
Martha Hill
Myrtle Huddleston
Ottinger Named by Republicans in State Convention
Attorney General Albert Ottinger of New York City was nominated for governor by acclamation at the Republican state convention. The platform urged investigation of state building operations and adherence to party declarations on water, while prohibition was conspicuously absent.
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Rman
Virginia
Repubican
Maassa
Albert Ottinger
New York
Massachusetts
Ent Coolidge
Sen
Charles Curtis
Chicago
Henry K. Curtis
Trust Company
Kansas City
Curtis
Henry, NL
Syracuse
New York City
Emergency Board Begins Work on Rail Dispute
The new board appointed by Coolidge to investigate the railroad conductors and trainmen dispute will convene in Chicago after being named on September 2. Members include George Ker of Davenport Icai, Dr. Davis R. of Cambridge, James RR Cleveland, Chester M H Rowell of California, and Walter P. Bracy of North Carolina. The board has 30 days to report, with both sides able to seek limited actions by law.
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Hington
Coolidge
Ilway
Railroad Treinmen
Westhoads
Chicago
George Ker
Davenport
Davis R
Cambridge
Mays
James
Te Shiel
Metrh
United States Board of Mediation
de Claron
Railroad Organiszations
Railway Labor Net
Ition
Seaton
Carnes denies taking million from Baptists
Clinton Carnes, former treasurer of the Southern Baptist convention, says he fled due to blackmail and failed business affairs as he faces embezzlement charges. Authorities say indictments involve 160 000 dollars though some estimate up to 1 million. Carnes backs extradition to Atlanta and cooperates with detectives.
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Winnipeg
Man
Clinton & Carnes
Atlanta
Carnes
Patea - Sum
As & Thuten
Oe’ Home Ee Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Cares
Mission Board
Milwaukee
Chicago
Carhes
Misa Lole Griffin
Mapeville
Man Konia Nordile
Hollywood
Northwest Bannock fair winners highlight Tyhee event
Committees praise the first Northwest Bannock fair at Tyhee marking a successful opening with 10 am judging and a closing dance. Highlights include a thriving horticulture display at Tyhee schoolhouse with summer and fall flowers, fruit and berry baskets, vegetables, crafts, baking, and canning exhibits. Winners were announced for various apple, plum, prune, pear, and peach classes, noting multiple firsts and seconds across departments.
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Tyhee
Pocatello
Americans Aim to Break World Sustained Flight Record
Edward Schree and William Brock, famed for feats like Detroit to Tokyo, started from Rockwell Field at 6 49 a m in a Bellanca monoplane seeking a world record beyond 65 hours 25 minutes. Their load included 550 gallons of fuel and ample food and water as they navigated mist over the Pacific.
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San Diego
Calif
Edward Schree
William Brock
Detroit
Tokyo
California
Rockwell Field
Schiee
Brock
Pirates Loot Anking Steamer After Boarding at Sea
The Hong Kong bound Anking was attacked in the Gulf of Tonking by about forty Chinese pirates who boarded as passengers. Chief Officer Jones and Captain Cole were killed or wounded, Engineer Thomson slain, and a Chinese quartermaster also shot dead. Pirates seized the armory and controlled the ship with 1,400 passengers aboard.
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Tiong Kong
Hong Kong
Anking
David C. Jones
New Quay
Wales
Henry Thomson
Greenock
Scotland
Plunkett Cole
A. J. Campbell
Singapore
Strait Settlements
Hothow
Swatow
Amoy
Gulf of Tonking
Jones
Cole
Thomson
Campbell
Chicago finds indictments in primary query
Chicago reports eleven people indicted in two cases tied to the September grand jury investigation of the April primary frauds. Included are two Negro poll workers and a Republican congressional candidate, with charges involving conspiracy and ballot tampering amid city hall payroll probes. It also notes other indictments and a not guilty verdict in a separate manslaughter case.
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Chicago
Illinois Commision
Congress
Frands
Lemo
Patrick Brady
Cousel
Samuel Etteleon
Smith strikes at prohibition for first time
Wisconsin report of Governor Smith’s western swing where he urges states to modify or retain the eighteenth amendment and Volstead act within borders. He pledges to protect dry states while allowing local votes on alcohol under federal safeguards. He says leadership is needed to place the issue before communities for decision.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Smith
West
Albany
New York
United States
St. Paul
Borah Attacks Democratic Farm Relief Stance at Nebraska
Idaho Senator William Borah lashed the Democrats over farm relief in a speech at the University of Nebraska. He pinned Governor Smith and Senator Robinson to shifting positions on the McNary Haugen bill and tariff policy.
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Robinson
McNary-Haugen
Lincoln
Nebr
William E. Borah
Idaho
University of Nebraska Coliseum
Alfred &. Smith
Joseph T. Robinson
Borah
Smith
Congress
Tammany
Fliers Die in Plum Hollow Plane Crash Near Detroit
Dewey Cardwell and Charles Nixon aged 19 were killed when their plane struck the Plum Hollow golf course sixteenth fairway. The craft skimmed the course and narrowly missed two golfers on the seventeenth before crashing. witnesses and club officials reached the wreckage to find them dead.
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Detroit
Dewey Cardwell
Charles Nixon
Plum Hollow
Harry McDougall Delivers Thrills at Boise Air Meet
Boise flight events feature Owen Rup esll Idaho sheep herder piloting to two wins and a dead stick landings contest top. Rup esll flies Hisso to 20 mile races in 13 46 while second race sees Lievitensit Forbes second in 11564. Major Haines defeats armored aircraft with Liberty motor in 30 miles. Varney service 20 mile race finishes 10 35. Tommy Thompson wins stunting as Harry McDougall electrifies crowd landing a tiny two seat plane after engine trouble forces forced landing near sagebrush. New Boise airport lighting system to be installed tonight.
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Boise
Owen Rupesll
Idaho
Het
Ruecell
R. G. Tate
Twin’ Falla
Eogie Rock
OX Motors
Lievitensit
C. B. Forbes
Spokane
C. V. Haines
Ab Atmoy
Andert
Wen
Varney
Tommy Thompson
Salt Lake
Harry McDougall
Pocatello
LaFayette Eccadrille
Galt
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Ilway Emergency Board
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A. A. Stamper
W. J. Schutt
K. Goto
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ORF
M Walace
Robert Gray
Wallace
Gray
Tis Mean Patch
Bia Melon Patch
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Gerrel
Prohibition
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Boise Air Meet
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