Stock Market Sluggish Amid Small Declines
The Associated Press reports a lethargic New York stock market on September 29 with minor chills in trading. Prices edged down at times as investors showed cautious behavior and uneven activity restrained broad gains.
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Hurricane devastates Puerto Rico with many dead and injuries
The storm leaves 134 dead and 1857 hurt as sanitarium wrecks near Rio Piedras and Las Monjas track reports horses killed. Elmer Rodembouga notes Luquillo church standing. relief funds are mobilized with $20,000 requested and $5,000 sent by the Red Cross. Governor Beverley warns of widespread destruction and potential coffee crop loss.
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Pan-American Airways
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Washington
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Red Cross
United States
Hoover
Beverley
Puerto Rico
War Department
Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland Plan Merger
NEW YORK Sept 29 The managements of the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads are considering unifying the systems by stock exchange. It is believed another month will pass before terms are reached.
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Associated Press
New York
Baltimore and Ohio and
Western Maryland
Orient’s famine era breeds industry and discipline
Trading shows a three point spread with about three quarters professional tone. Sterling cables priced at 3.45 percent and money renewed at 2 percent. The Orient, through long famine periods, has developed a race noted for industry and submission to discipline.
May Extend Wheat Privilege To Other Farmers
The White House said a broader extension of the crop production loan moratorium could follow if distress in other farm areas matches that of wheat regions. The plan allows wheat farmers to repay 25 percent of loans with a signed agreement to cover the remaining 75 percent. Senator Smith of South Carolina opposed the program as discriminatory against other crops. Mammoth Cave Kentucky spans a circle about ten miles wide with 150 miles of passages.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dept
White House
Smith
South Carolina
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Roosevelt Day Observance Highlighted By Norris
Norris praised Roosevelt during a Roosevelt Day celebration, urging citizens to put national interests above party and to expose crime and debauchery regardless of party. He urged patriots to act on conscience whether as private citizens or public officials.
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Norris
Hoover
Roosevelt
White House
New Italian Liner Rex Delayed On Maiden Voyage
The Rex arrived in Gibaralter at 2 30 a m on its maiden voyage three hours late from the southern Atlantic crossing. Dockyard workers reportedly worked on the turbine while company agents withheld details and passengers remained aboard. Former New York mayor Walker and other notables were seen in the area.
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Gibaralter
Rex
Walker
New York
Graf Zeppelin In Brazil Again
Graf Zeppelin arrived in Pernambuco Brazil after a flight from Friedrichshafen Germany marking a new visit to the country by the German airship.
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Graf Zeppelin
Brazil
Pernambuco
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Scout Law No 3 Emphasizes Helpfulness and Preparedness
The Scout must be ready to save life and aid the injured at any moment. He should share home duties and perform at least one good turn for someone each day.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Granted $500000 Loan
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Central Railroad of New Jersey to borrow $500,000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for repair work to provide employment for unemployed shopmen.
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Associated Press
Washington
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Reconstruction Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Four Killed In Crescent Limited Freight Crash
In Wald Alabama on September 29 four trainmen were killed and five injured when the Crescent Limited traveling from New Orleans to New York collided with a freight train emerging from a siding. Four passengers were also hurt in the collision.
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Associated Press
Wald
Ala
Crescent Limited
New Orleans
New York
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