Robinson Not Surprised At The Hoover Speech
Senator Robinson of Arkansas, Democratic Senate leader, said Hoover's Oakland address attacking the New Deal was as expected from a defeated former president seeking to regain power. He accused Hoover of misstatements and distortions and of hypothetical government bookkeeping errors ranging from 5 to 9 billion dollars.
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Washington
Robinson
D.-Ark
Herbert Hoover
Oakland
Calif
Senate
Democratic National Committee
Hoover
Hosiery Strike Truce Declared in Philadelphia
Philadelphia leaders of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers temporarily called off a strike of finishers. The action paused the planned walkout as talks resumed on上午 October 8. The article notes the union and employers had been at odds over working conditions and wages.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Employers Reach Settlement Terms Agreement This Week
A source reports that a majority of employers agreed to terms of settlement this week, with the announcement made on Wednesday. The development signals progress in ongoing negotiations and could influence future labor relations and policy discussions.
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Cas
Georgia Governor Pushes Tax Power From U S
Governor Eugene Talmadge of Georgia urged the federal government be deprived of its income tax power and left to the states. He spoke before the Philadelphia board of trade during a campaign against Roosevelt’s renomination.
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Philadelphia
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Roosevelt
Philadelphia Board of Trade
Recognizing Genuine Mahogany and Kentucky Caves
The text explains porosity in genuine mahogany showing tiny pin hole pores in end grain found on chair legs and table edges. It notes public records from 1799 mentioning Mammoth and Dixon Caves in Kentucky and states Dixon Cave is a continuation of Mammoth Cave.
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Mammoth
Dixon
Dixon Caves
Kentucky
Dixon Cave
Wife Preservers If your mayonnaise is too thick
A short cooking tip explains thinning mayonnaise with two tablespoons of lemon juice for easier serving. A separate note states most Lake Erie islands are U S territory with some under Canadian control, and Ohio owns lab land on certain islands. It also mentions the electric catfish in ancient Egyptian murals.
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Lake Erie Islands
United States Territory
Canada
State of Ohio
Farley Endorses Chandler At Louisville Young Democrats Rally
Lieutenant Governor Albert B. Chandler and Postmaster General James A. Farley lead a Louisville audience of Young Democrats as Farley speaks in support of Chandler in the upcoming Kentucky gubernatorial race.
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Albert B. “Happy” Chandler
Kentucky
James A. Farley
Louisville
Farley
Chandler
Italians Claim Casualties Small in East Africa War
Italian communique reports very few Italian casualties in the East Africa campaign while Ethiopian losses are described as heavy. Troop morale is cited as excellent and road building, protective measures, and communications are said to have strengthened the Italian position.
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Rome
East Africa
Plan to Give Britain Mandate on Supervision
The League faces decision on sanctions against Italy for the East Africa war. Delegates discuss invoking Article XVI to sever trade and finance, prevent interchanges with Italians, and consider naval blockades. The assembly will draft the plan and set a date to apply.
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Britain
Ats
Council
Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
League
League Assembly
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Clermont Steamboat by Robert Fulton
The steamboat built by Robert Fulton was named Clermont. It marked a milestone in steam navigation and helped launch commercial steam transport.
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Clermont
Community Boy Scout Drive Emphasizes Future Citizens
The annual scout appeal urges support for Scouting as essential to community welfare. It stresses that today’s boys become tomorrow’s men and that Scouting builds character, citizenship, and national unity through practical, positive actions like doing a good turn daily.
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4 Scout Organization
America
Peace Reigns In Long Political Camp After Rebellion
New Orleans October 8 Peace returned to Huey P Long's political camp as oppositionists push to unite for the January 21 primary. Gov. O K Allen leads the administration after Lt. Gov. James A Noe withdrew as a gubernatorial candidate and will seek a State Senate seat. Allen names a slate headed by Judge Richard Leche for governor and Allen Bilender for senator.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Long
O. K. Allen
James A. Noe
State Senate
Allen
Richard Leche
State Court of Appeals
Allen Bilender
House
Soldier Burial for U S Reporter at Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA Oct 8 Wilfred Barber Chicago Tribune correspondent was given a soldier s burial today. His body was wrapped in an American flag and laid to rest near eucalyptus trees in a peaceful grove outside Addis Ababa with simple ceremonies. A score of American newspaper men who had covered the war until his death from malaria and complications attended the funeral.
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Addis Ababa
Wilfred Barber
Chicago Tribune
Langley Fliers Defend Field In Raid By Fleet
Langley Field in Newport News Virginia today hosted 115 army planes and one dirigible in defense maneuvers against an approaching fleet. The exercise covered Washington and Richmond areas including Hampton Roads and the eastern shore, as observers sought the fleet and its supporting aircraft carriers aiming to establish a Norfolk base.
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Newport News
Army
Langley Field
Fiiers
Norfolk
Washington
Richmond
Hampton Roads
Freight wreck blocks Southern Rail Line at Edsall
Fifteen cars of a northbound freight train derailed at Edsall Virginia due to a broken coal car axle. The derailment blocked both tracks overnight and traffic resumed at 11 a.m. today with no injuries reported.
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Washington
Southern Railway
Edsall
Milk Flows Again As Illinois Farmers Vote On Truce
Milk flowed into Chicago today for the first time during a long strike as Illinois farmers vote on Governor Henry Horner s 80 day truce plan. Six milk shed sheriffs died in clashes and violent acts to disrupt rail milk delivery ceased after three attempts. Wisconsin ignored the truce and milky vandalism continued with milk dumped from trucks. a farmer faced assault charges.
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Chicago
Illinois
Henry Horner
Wisconsin
East Delavan
Elkhorn
Shushan Faces Jury on Tax Evasion Charge
New Orleans government opens trial against Abe L. Shushan, former Orleans Levee board president and merchant leader, for allegedly attempting to defeat and evade income tax payments totaling 53,919.24 for 1929 through 1932. The case marks a second high political associate of Huey P. Long facing tax charges.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Abe L. Shushan
Orleans
Oldest Breed Svncene Greyhound of Balearic Islands
The Svncene dog, a greyhound from the Balearic Islands, is described as the oldest breed of dog living.
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Greyhound
Balearic Islands
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