Roosevelt Campaign Speech Delivers Moral Lesson Message
President Roosevelt opened a western campaign stop in Dubuque Iowa saying he was not worried as long as the nation's future rests in the hands of the people. He cited a funeral oration for Senator Murphy and pledged work on public improvements with Mrs Roosevelt and Iowa officials present.
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Dubuque
Roosevelt
Murphy
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Democratic
E. H. Birmingham
Mississippi River
Eagle Point Park
WPA
Civic Water Tower
How many of you can remember the first airplane
Winchester reflects on aviation progress from early impractical ideas to modern autogiro and airplane development. He notes vertical ascent possible, future improvements reducing takeoff hazards, and predicts more airfields and facilities as aviation grows.
Methodists Vote Planned on Unification Schedule
The Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South agreed to vote in 1937 on unification of the Methodist church in America. General conferences of the M E Church and Methodist Protestant have already approved union with the South under the name of the Methodist Church. Final approval requires three fourths of district conference memberships after the general conferences act in 1938.
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Washington
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Methodist Church In
America
General Conferences
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Protestant
M. E. Church
South
Methodist Church
General Conference
Byrd to Speak by Radio in Democratic Campaign
Senator Harry F. Byrd will deliver his first radio speech of the Democratic national campaign from Richmond on Tuesday evening October 13 at 9 o'clock. The address follows Col. Frank Knox, Republican vice presidential candidate, who will speak at the Mosque the preceding day. Byrd's remarks address New Deal criticism used by Republicans, and he has reiterated support for the Democratic ticket with noted opposition to some New Deal measures.
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Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Col
Frank Knox
Byrd
Virginia
Carter Glass
D.-Va
Man Sought As Wife Slayer Killed On Rail
Wilmer Dooley, 40, sought on murder charges in the death of his wife, was killed today by a Norfolk and Western passenger train near Fin Castle Virginia. The coroner ruled Mrs. Sallie Dooley, 35, was beaten to death in the yard of their home. Deputies say two Dooley children reported the assault occurred after he ordered them indoors. The sheriff found a bloodstained plank and broken table leg at the scene.
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Fincastle
Wilmer Dooley
Norfolk and Western
Here
Sallie Dooley
Cloverdale
W. K Breckinridge
E. C. Williamson
Dooley
Williamson
Denies Killing Her Infant Son in New York Trial
Eliza Smith an 18 year old unwed mother fights state efforts to sentence her to the electric chair on charges she hurled her infant son from the roof of an apartment building after his birth. The baby girl testified that the birth occurred alone in a family bathroom last April 11 and showed no signs of life.
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New York
Elizath Smith
Collins elected president of Mortgage Bankers
John W. Collins of Salt Lake City Utah was chosen president of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America without opposition in Memphis Tenn on October 9, succeeding L A McLean of Louisville Kentucky as the association leader.
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Memphis
Crown Devaluation Takes Effect in Czechoslovakia
Praha reports a new law devaluing the Czech crown by 16 percent became effective today. The move aims to adjust currency value amid economic measures.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Rigid Military Discipline In Madrid As War Rages
Madrid imposes strict controls as the city braces for Russian aid and a looming non intervention meeting in London. Police patrols, banned street traffic after 11 pm, and heightened security surround key points while Socialist militiamen contend with insurgent forces along the Santander front.
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Spain
Biscayan
Bilbao
Gijon
Juan Ruiz
Bay of Biscay
Mataparquera
Alto de Los Ambos
Los Tornos
Madrid
Sierra de Gredos
Guadarrama
Puerto del Sol
Times Square
London
International Nonintervention Committee
Russia
Democrats Lead In Registration In California
California counts show 57.74 percent Democratic 38.44 percent Republican among voters for the November election. The figures come from AP compiled county clerk registrations across nearly all of California’s 58 counties. Roosevelt and Landon contest the state's 22 electoral votes.
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San Francisco
California
Roosevelt
Landon
Associated Press
Louis to meet Brescia in ten round Hippodrome bout
Joe Louis the Detroit heavyweight will face Jorge Brescia the Argentine at the Hippodrome in a ten round fight tonight. Louis weighed 202 pounds for his third bout since a June knockout by Max Schmeling while Brescia weighed 205 and a half pounds.
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New York
Joe Louis
Detroit
Jorge Brescia
Hippodrome
Max Schmeling
Brescia
Chinese Air Power Demonstration Draws 80 Planes Over Nanking
In a historic display, 80 Chinese aircraft circled Nanking as a preview to tomorrow’s 25th anniversary celebration of the Republican government. The event showcased the nation’s rising air force and national pride.
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Nanking
China
Soy Beans Jump Above Five Day Limit At Board of Trade
The May soy bean futures surged beyond the four cent limit in one session at Chicago's Board of Trade as activity picked up in the five day old market.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Harpers Ferry Bridge Reopens to Vehicles Sunday Morning
HAGERSTOWN Md Oct 9 Dr Homer B Tabler state roads commission chairman announced the Harpers Ferry railroad bridge will open to vehicular traffic at 7 am Sunday. Four trains will use the span daily and a special signal system is being installed to warn motorists of approaching trains. If signals are not ready watchmen will guide traffic at both ends.
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Hagerstown
Homer B. Tabler
State Roads Commission
Harpers Ferry
Potomac River
Maryland
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harper’s Ferry
Tabler
Potomac
Shepherdstown
Hancock
Sandy Hook
Harper's Ferry
Airport Deed Signed Ahead of Municipal Airport Construction
City officials expect signatures tomorrow transferring the Blanton Lewis farm east of Winchester to a local firm for use as a landing field. State Highway Department notified. runway construction soon under way with about $2,000 allocated from airport funds. Field meets Department of Commerce standards. Winchester to become a stop on a western air mail route. sub lease decision pending. field sized for several hangars if needed.
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Blanton Lewis Farm
Winchester
Arthur M. Field
State Highway Department
Department of Commerce
Mrs Virginia Marcus Dies In Loudoun
Mrs Ida Virginia Marcus 67 widow of James B Marcus died suddenly at his daughter’s home in Loudoun county. She was born to Singleton Trenary of Round Hill and survived by ten children, two sisters and numerous grandchildren. Funeral arrangements expected Sunday.
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the Star
Berryville
Ida Virginia Marcus
James B. Marcus
Patience Marcus
Airmont
Loudoun County
Marcus
Singleton Trenary
Round Hill
Clarke
Loudoun
Bluemont Methodist Church
Spencer Marcus
Alexandria
Nannie Pomeroy
Lutie Marcus
Beltsville
Jennie Marcus
Margaret Marcus
Philadelphia
Turner Marcus
Hattie Costello
Rufus Marcus
Hanna Hindman
Purcelville
Lutie Wilson
Herndon
Althouh
Handley and Luray Open Season In Wet opener
Handley High School led early but the season opener against Luray High started 3:30 PM with a wet fast field. Handley fullback H Baker scored on a plunge after a fumble by Luray on the eight yard line and added the extra point later.
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Handley High School
Luray High School
Luray
Handley
H. Baker
Grove
Baker
Husky
Handley Luray Campbell
Clem D. Baker
R. Campbell
Tavenner
Cave Mason
Barrett Light
Lancaster Dunlay
Enormous Wealth Represented on Hindenburg Cruise
The Hindenburg carried 73 U.S. business and financial leaders on a 10 hour ascent over six eastern states. Notables like Nelson Rockefeller Winthrop Aldrich and John D Hertz likely represent a billion dollars in assets. The flight is seen as proving feasibility of lighter than air travel and may spur U S investment in dirigibles. After the trip the ship will carry passengers and mail to Germany on the final season flight.
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Lakehurst
N. J
United States Naval Air Station
Nelson Rockefeller
Winthrop W. Aldrich
John D. Hertz
Hindenburg
Germany
Widow of Col Green Lured By Gems Says
Widow of Colonel E H Green testifies a diamond train piece presented by Diamond Jim Brady lured her into signing away claims to an $80 million fortune. She signed pre nuptial terms offering $625000 and an $18000 annuity, believing it was pin money.
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Col. Green
Port Henry
N.Y
Jim” Brady
E. H. R .Green
Brady
New York Trust Company
Landon in Chicago for major Republican address
Gov Alf M Landon arrived in Chicago to rally Illinois momentum for his presidential bid. A parade along Michigan Avenue welcomed him before a Chicago Stadium address and talks with state Republican leaders. In Lansing Michigan Union party nominee William Lemke and running mate Thomas OBrien said they would run on the third party ticket in November after aligning with the Farmer Labor split. In Albany New York Union party declinations were filed by state wide candidates led by gubernatorial hopeful Emmet J Larkin.
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Chicago
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Alf M. Landon
Michigan Avenue
Landon
Maryland
Baltimore
Kansas
Harry W. Nice
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
Bainbridge Colby
Colby
Ely
Jefferson Dempee
Lansing
Mich
William Lemke
Union Party
Thomas O
New York
Emmet J. Larkin
Buffalo
Convict Slain Near Culpeper in Fog Shot by Guards
Ramon Navarro a 35 year old Puerto Rican convict was shot and killed by guards during an attempted escape at state prison camp No 11 near Culpeper Virginia as guards escorted 70 convicts to a rock quarry. Navarro ran from the marching line into fog and was shot in the back and knee with four bullets from J H Vaughn and W B Mathews. Coroner Dr J L Stringfellow ruled the shooting in the line of duty.
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Culpeper
Ramon Navarro
State Prison Camp No. 11
Virginia Penitentiary
Navarro
J.H. Vaughn
W. B. Mathews
J. L. Stringfellow
Culpeper County
Fr Coughlin Enters Seclusion in Baltimore Hotel
The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin head of the National Union for Social Justice arrived in Baltimore and went into seclusion at the Emerson hotel where both parties campaigns are directed. He planned to rest in the morning and hold a press conference later after speaking tomorrow night.
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Baltimore
Charles E. Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Emerson
Detroit
Black Widow Spider Alive at Leni Miller’s
A note from the Evening Star Office states a black widow spider is alive on the premises of Leni Miller at 107 North Main Street. The listing requests clean cotton ags and indicates location details for contact.
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Leni Miller
Main St
Evening Star Office
Odd Mix-Up Occurs In A Flower Patch
A yellow dahlia with seven or eight bright red petals on the same stem was found in the McCormac Apartments yard on North Cameron Street. Caretaker A. C. Place says he plucked it from a dahlia bed and did not attempt any blending, expressing surprise at the two color combination.
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Star Office
A. C. Place
McCormac
Cameron Street
Black Legion leader jailed for Poole murder in Detroit
Harvey Davis, a Black Legion colonel, and six fellow members were sentenced to life imprisonment for the roadside execution of Charles A. Poole on May 12. Davis claimed McCrea, the Wayne County prosecutor, was in the Black Legion and that the trial was unfair. Dayton Dean, the trigger man who pleaded guilty, named Davis as instigator of the night ride.
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Detroit
Harvey Davis
Black Legion
Duncan C. McCrea
Wayne County Prosecuam
Hooded Order
McCrea
Davis
Charles A. Poole
Abel
Moynihan
Poole
WPA
RFC Virginia disbursements vs authorizations in counties
State director John Galleher reports that from February 2, 1932, to June 30, 1936, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation authorized loans in Virginia totaling 40 754 215 76 with disbursements of 34 526 826 76. Frederick county authorized 1 248 500 and disbursed 1 237 340. Clarke county 90 000 authorized 55 000 disbursed. Shenandoah 125 000 authorized 53 562 42 disbursed. Warren 75 000 authorized 74 475 disbursed. Eleven counties including Rappahannock had no authorizations.
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John Galleher
National Emergency Council For
Virginia
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Frederick County
Clarke County
Shenandoah County
Warren County
Rappahannock
Salvation Army offers immediate job placements for men and women
Major James Mars stated the Salvation Army can place a number of men seeking employment in positions at once and also place a number of young women desiring domestic work.
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James Mars
The
Salvation Army
Borrowed Car Not Returned Prompting Police Help
Mrs. George Cooley of Front Royal asks police to recover her automobile loaned to friends several days earlier. After 48 hours with no return, authorities were requested to locate and retrieve the car.
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George Cooley
Front Royal
Court Sale Notice for 411 South Loudoun Street
At eleven o'clock tomorrow the Dennis Collins property No 411 South Loudoun street will be offered in front of Court House.
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Dennis Collins
Loudoun Street
Court House
Sale at Grace Lutheran Church Dinner Event
Grace Lutheran Church hosts a bake sale and supper on Friday October 9 at 6 p.m. The event offers sandwiches coffee desserts and related items with multiple pickup times listed. Proceeds support church activities and community causes.
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Grace Lutheran Ch. Fri
Italy and Fascist help alleged in Balearics raid
The Spanish embassy charged 700 Italian troops aided by Spanish Fascists in the September 20 capture of Menorca on the Balearic island of Minorca. The claim, delivered to Britain’s foreign office, cited the steamer Ciudad de Palma and a Count di Rossi as commanders.
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Associated Press
London
International Committee On Neutrality
Balearic
Tyviza
Asia
Count di Rossi
Balearics
Ciudad de Palma
Trabien
Ur Ri
Roma
Moscow
Madrid
Spain
Moiseyevich Kagan
European Non-Intervention Committee
Ade
Winchester National Concert drive surpasses last year
Winchester Branch of the National Concert Association reports memberships ahead of last year as it pushes to sponsor the Don Cossack Chorus. Officials urge late affiliations by week end and remind that balcony seats are reserved for colored citizens who may apply at the George Washington Hotel headquarters.
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Winchester
National Concert Association
Don Cossack Chorus
George Washington Hotel
Public Sale Notice at Spillman Farm near Mt Williams
Public sale of personal property scheduled for October 12 at 10 am at Spillman farm two miles east of Mt Williams. Items include new curtains, drapes and rugs offered by Moling and Cather.
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Spillman Farm
Mt. Williams
Moling & Cather
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