Election buying accusations rise in Pennsylvania
A Federal Grand Jury issued subpoenas to leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties in Pennsylvania in an unprecedented move amid the party fight over alleged election law violations. Edward J. Flynn asserted Republicans aim to buy the election and cited Joseph N Pew as raising 2 million dollars to influence Pennsylvania voting. Pew dismissed the charge as ridiculous.
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Captures Corn Husking Title
DAVENPORT I A Oct 31 The corn belt hailed Irvin Bauman Illinois farmer as the nations top farm athlete after winning the 17th national corn husking championship His third attempt saw him defeat 20 opponents to claim the title he finished second for in 1935 and 1936 Bauman 27 year old tenant farmer set a new event record 4671 seconds surpassing the old 4152 mark set in 1935
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Bondholders Get Slight Benefit From World’s Fair Final Payout
New York Oct. 31 Bondholders will receive 39.2 cents on the dollar rather than 38.4 as the final World’s Fair payout is announced by Harvey D. Gibson board chairman The exposition closed last Sunday after a two season run and a record attendance aided the higher return.
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Chinese Troops Switch Sides, Attack Japanese Positions
Two thousand Chinese troops recruited by the Japanese in Eastern Shantung surrendered to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. They then joined an assault on Japanese positions near Kiaochow Bay to prove their loyalty to Chiang.
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Police Court Foresees Forgery Case and Drunken Charge
Ben Kendall was ordered sent to the grand jury by Trial Justice Don ald Weems for forgery. Jim McCoy was fined $10.25 for being drunk.
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In Memoriam James Frank Hinton 1917 France
In memory of James Frank Hinton killed in action in France in 1917. The poem laments the loss during wartime and notes his sacrifice for peace. Published by his father E W Hinton and sisters Mrs Frank Harman and Mrs George Feltner.
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War Today: Mackenzie on Russia England and Hitler
In his column, Dewitt Mackenzie discusses Britain seeking U.S. ore to boost stock, the impact on Russia and Turkey, and Stalin’s cautious stance toward Hitler. He warns a Soviet tilt to the Axis would threaten England, while Turkish and British gains could sway Moscow to join the war by spring.
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Treasury Status Report October 29 Receipts and Expenditures
Treasury summary shows receipts of 9 million 294 thousand 190 dollars eighty six cents and expenditures of 18 million 215 thousand 429 dollars four cents. Net balance stands at 1 billion 928 million 783 thousand five hundred twelve dollars seventeen cents. Gross debt listed at 44 billion 116 million 561 thousand 3330 dollars fifty five cents. Increase over previous day 10 million 501 thousand 544 dollars nineteen cents.
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Mary Fackler Tyler
Friends gathered at Braddock Street Methodist Church for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Fackler Tyler widow of Rev. George T. Tyler. The service was led by Rev. Dr. W. W. McIntyre and Rev. T. M. Swann with three hymns. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot. Tyler’s seven sons, five ministers, served as pallbearers. Floral tributes filled the grave.
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Italian Torpedoes Fail in Gibraltar Harbor Attempt
GIBRALTAR October 31. An Italian effort to torpedo ships in Gibraltar harbor with an unexplained "special device" failed. One torpedo exploded harmlessly at the harbor entrance while another ran aground near La Linea and was towed to Cadiz for examination by Spanish officials.
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Soviet Planes Arrive in Greece Under Soviet Greek Pact
NBC quoted Reuters dispatch from Salonika reporting 134 Soviet war planes have arrived in Greece in recent days under a Soviet Greek agreement. The planes including 45 bombers were transported by rail through Thrace.
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Estate Of C H Rin ker Appraised At $6159 75 In Circuit Court
The late C H Rin ker’s estate is valued at 6159 dollars 75 cents per a Frederick Circuit Court certificate. Appraisal was entered by H L McCann Coleman Dunn and Roy P Duvall.
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War Today analysis by DeWitt Mackenzie question
Foreign affairs writer DeWitt Mackenzie of the Associated Press offers an interpretative take on current conflicts and diplomacy. The piece surveys the global mood, strategic interests, and diplomatic moves shaping today’s war dynamics.
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Associated Press
Evacuation of London Children Expands to Countryside
Health Minister Malcolm MacDonald announced that nearly 70 percent of London's evacuee children in raid areas have been moved to the countryside. In total 563000 children have left evacuation zones in the London region, with about 279000 still to be transferred.
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