Nye proposes Senate probe of Wall Street speculative ops
Senator Nye Republican North Dakota introduced a resolution to authorize a Senate investigation into speculative operations connected with stock exchanges in the United States. The proposed committee would report findings and recommendations to the Senate by February. The panel would include Norbeck Fletcher Norris Overman and one more senator to be named by the vice president.
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U.rp
Wall Street
Nye
Republican
North Dakota
Fice
Norbeck 9
Banking and Currency Committee
Fletcher
Florida
Norris
Senate Judiciary Committee
Overman
North Carolina
United States
Senate
Deas
Marmon Hits 1700 Miles in 3500 Hour Ford Test Run
Endurance driver Dick Marmon reached about 1700 miles of his 3500 hour non motor stop test in the Model A Ford. Bad weather slowed progress through muddy roads toward Wellman with two days left to complete the 100 hour segment and possibly achieve 3500 miles as the motor ran smoothly. Marmon pauses in Washington at local businesses aiding the test with kept time by Jack Westphal while milks and dairy products support the run.
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The
Journal
Dick Marmon
Wellman
Marmon
Washington
Jack Westphal
North Side
Fire erupts in Loop eight story John R Thompson Building
In Chicago on October 31 hundreds of downtown firemen fought for two hours to control a blaze sweeping the eight story John R Thompson building on West Madison near the Loop. Smoke forced Morrison hotel guests and Giant Hotel residents into the streets. Damage neared $50,000 and origin remained undetermined. The building houses a theatre gymnasium shops and offices.
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Chicago
John R. Thompson
West
Madison Street
Loop
Morrison Hotel
Thompson Company
Washington and Burlington duel for league runners-up
A crucial Little Six clash at Washington Field pits Washington against Burlington for second place. Coach Jim Schultz stresses strong spirit and hard work after a ragged win at Solon, as Washington seeks revenge for last year’s 12-7 loss to Burlington and aims to halt Burlington’s season-best form.
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Washington Athletic
Burlington
Washington
Jim Shultz
Btirlington
Schultz
Solon
Fort Madison
Madison
Ottumwa
It's Funny That She Didn't Smell a Rat
In Bradford England on Oct 30 Mrs Ethel Grundy a labor candidate facing a municpal election paused her vigorous speech when a man brought a small mouse into the hall The sight startled many women who rose and left with skirts held close to their knees as she resumed but soon faltered and ended her remarks.
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Bradford
England
Ethel Grundy
Armor-Plated Rum Runner Uncas Seized on Lake Erie
Coast guardsmen fire on the armor plated Uncas near Silver Creek New York after a chase for two miles. The 60 foot craft known as the Butterfly had unloaded liquor and escaped earlier after a battle on Lake Ontario. Two crewmen were slightly wounded and the vessel captured with no contraband found aboard.
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U.P
Uneas
Coast Guards
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Martin W. Rasmussen
District Coast Guard
Cattaraugus Creek
Silver Creek
N. Y
Uncas
Rasmussen
Tone
Lake Ontario
Forty-Mile Point
Butterfly
Cattaragus Creek
Coast Guard
Rosamussen
Five Best Features on Radio Friday 1929
United Press lists NBC CBS and local station lineups for WEAF WABC WJZ detailing network hours. Programs include Orchestra and Cavaliers quartet True Story drama Phileo theatre memories Herbert Eileen Act III Mystery House and Armour tour with orchestra and chorus.
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Radio Friday
United Press
WEAF
NBC
WABC
CBS
Sic
Phileo
Herbert
Eileen
Preston
Chicas On-ra
Seized booze poured into sewer in county action
Acting under a Washington county court order, Sheriff Charles M. Denison poured into the sewer several gallons of intoxicants seized in raids. The event, witnessed by two officials, marked one of Denison’s final acts before handing over to Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet.
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Washington County
Charles M. Denison
Denison
Fred Sweet
Stranded Americans in Paris Seek Passage Home
Stranded U.S. citizens in Paris scramble for ship passages after the stock market crash. Many sell belongings to raise funds. hotel managers fear unpaid bills as Americans depart, some returning home without payment. The crash dents tourist trade and Riviera travel, with pockets of frugal behavior noted among travelers.
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Paris
U.P
Wall Street
United States
George V
United Press
France
Riviera
Latin Quarter
Falls From Bridge Claims Aged Man In Brighton
The body of George Slaver, missing since Sunday, was found under Walnut Creek bridge near Pleasant Plain. Officials ruled accidental death from a fall. no inquest. He leaves a widow and three step-children. Funeral planned at Wilkinson home in Brighton with burial in Brighton cemetery.
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Brighton
George Slaver
Tbs
Walnut Creek Bridge
Pleasant Plain
South Dakota
Navy
Avil Wilkerson
Wilkinson
Mr. Thompson
The
Christian Church
Brighton Cemetery
Madame Curie Honored by President Hoover
President Hoover honored Madame Curie at the National Academy of Science, presenting her a gram of radium valued around 50000 dollars. The gift, funded by the women of America, supports her continued laboratory work in medical science. Curie arrived from New York to be the Hoover guests.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
Madame Curie
National Academy of Science
Hoover Urges Senate to Pass Tariff Action
President Hoover calls for swift tariff legislation and urges Senate Republicans to accept coalition amendments. James K. Watson appeals for harmony as factions clash, urging passage of a bill with reasonable rates within two weeks.
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Hoover
Senate
Washington
Democratic Coalition
Wesley L. Jones
Coalition
White House
United States Senate
Watson
Tag Day for Church Aims to Rebuild Washington Church
Rev. J H Collier new pastor of the A M B K church announces a tag day on Saturday to raise immediate funds for coal and other needs. Tags will be sold by children on the square. gifts are voluntary and all proceeds go to restart church activities after a year of closure.
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J H. Collier
A. M. BK
Collier
Washington
Mrs Kuhn Injured Crossing South Iowa Avenue
Mrs. E. M. Kuhn was injured last evening after being struck by a car while crossing South Iowa avenue toward the south end grocery. Authorities reported the incident amid traffic conditions at the time.
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E. M. Kuhn
Iowa Avenue
South End Groc
Three Washington Reporters Given 45-Day Jail Terms
Three Washington Times reporters Gorman Hendricks Linton Burkette and Jack Nevin Jr were sentenced to forty five days in jail by District of Columbia Supreme Court Justice Peyton Gordon for refusing to reveal federal grand jury names of bootleggers operating locally. Dan OConnell city editor initially refused to disclose names but later named the reporters on counsel advice. OConnell himself was not sentenced. The trio faced contempt charges.
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Washington
Washington Times
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Peyton Gordon
Gorman H. Hendricks
Linton Burkette
Jack Nevin, Jr
Dan O'Connell
the Times
O'Connell
Choir Work In Rural Schools Gains County Notice
Professor Irving Wolfe of Town State Teachers College arrives in Washington County to advise rural teachers on a novel choir program. Pupils use phonographs and songbooks to learn songs and earn membership by repeating songs accurately. A county chorus finale follows and Wolfe speaks at the rural teachers institute, with Miss E Grace Rait leading primary seat work.
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Irving Wolfe
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Washington County
Phonograph
Wolfe
E. Grace Rait
Community Y M C A hosts band and orchestra dinner
The Y M C A community dining room will serve a band and orchestra benefit dinner from five to eight tonight. Decorations are Halloween themed and almost all food is donated to feed about 400 people. As of now 250 tickets are sold and more may be reserved by calling Cherrie McElhinney at the Y M C A.
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Cherrie McElhinney
Woman Involved in Collision Injured At Home
A woman and driver Lester Thompson collided unseen. she suffered a broken wrist and multiple bruises and is confined to her residence at 828 South Avenue C.
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Lester Thompson
South Avenue C
Ship Senator sinks in fog off Port Washington
The steamer Senator sank two miles offshore after a collision in dense fog with the Marquette. Only three of the Senator's 26 crew were saved. The Marquette, damaged, headed toward Milwaukee harbor with four Senator crew aboard, bringing probable survivors to 11. Coast guard and tugs searched the area as Lake Michigan gusts rose and high waves hindered rescue efforts.
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Marquette
Milwaukee Harbor
Tom Walters
Senator
Port Washington
Wis
Milwaukee Coast Guard
Lake Michigan
J. J. Sullivan
Sullivan
Ralph Ellis
Leonard Boass
William Filbeck
Former Chaplain Of Iowa Legion Dead
The Rev. Father F. J. Whalen 46 former state chaplain of the American Legion and pastor of St Patrick's church Tama died at a Iowa City hospital after a ten day illness.
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Tama
F. J. Whalen
St. Patricks Church
The
American Legion
Iowa City
Landlady Fines Engineer for Striped Interior Plan
Chicago report details hoisting engineer Joseph Cavanaugh renting a room from Mrs Jennie Lahber. He proposed a red and green motif, but she objected to the painted walls, furniture and window treatments. The judge fined him $1060 in court.
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Chicago
Joseph Cavanaugh
Jennie Lahber
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