Ten Leading Speculative Stocks Hit Billion Dollar Loss
The New York market plunged as ten leading speculative issues lost nearly one billion dollars over two trading days. Brokers faced margin calls and sharp declines, with a brief rally followed by a drastic secondary drop. The day saw heavy volume and widespread losses across many issues.
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Transco
The
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Reserve System
Federal Reserve System
Reserve Bank
Canada
Amanullah’s Reforms Spark Violent Afghan Uprising
In Kabul on December 1 United Press notes King Amanullah’s Western reforms provoke a large rebellion led by the Shinwari tribe. About 1,000 rebels killed as air bombardments and ground fighting expand to towns near the Indian frontier. Government forces suffer setbacks at Jalalabad before aircraft strikes inflict heavy casualties and seize key rebel centers.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Amanullah
Jellalabad
Europe
Frontier clash near Fort Galpon sparks bloody skirmish
Reports from Asuncion say Bolivian guards and Paraguayan troops fought after Bolivians built a fort in disputed Gran Chaco territory. About 22 Bolivians were killed and five Paraguayans wounded as roughly 300 men engaged. details unconfirmed. Paraguayan commander allegedly ordered withdrawal, Bolivians refused, then fired. Prisoners captured and casualties reported on both sides.
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E J Fenchurch S P Official Dies In Tucson
E J Fenchurch 58 general freight and passenger agent for Southern Pacific railroad of Arizona died in Tucson from double pneumonia and gangrene complications. He had 20 years with SP, leaving a widow formerly Miss Frances Hall of Prescott. Born in England he came to the United States in 1890 and worked previously for the Illinois Central.
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Aunt Mary Hosts Preacher Visit This Afternoon
Dora worries aloud about safety after reading Sin clair Lewis as the preacher prepares to call.
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Sinclair Lewis
Rebel forces score minor victory capturing towns in Jellalbad
Dispatches from London this week report the rebel scored a small victory capturing several towns and burning buildings at Jellalbad.
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English rifle inventor seeks divorce in Mexican court
Sir Charles Ross an English nobleman and Ross rifle inventor filed for divorce from Patty Burnely Elison Ross. Suit began in Nogales Sonora July 19 and moved to Hermosillo October 18 with transfer back planned. The case follows residence differences while Ross, a WWI rifle innovator and estate holder, is represented by Breckenridge Long and James G. Bright. Mrs Ross lives in Louisville Kentucky as his second wife.
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Buffalo hunt planned in House Rock Valley dates set
Phoenix December 7. An annual buffalo hunt will be conducted in House Rock Valley on December 12 13 and 14. Ten hunters will take part from a pool of 3 000 applicants. Ten animals have been marked for removal from the state's herd of 100 beasts.
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House Rock Valley
Pettis
Judge rejects installment plan for $500 prohibition fine
In Phoenix Judge Jacobs refused Ted Lewis's request to pay a $500 fine in installments after he pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition act. Lewis offered half cash and $35 monthly but denial was shared.
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Malone Hanged for Wife Murder in California Penitentiary
John Joseph Malone, 27, was executed at San Quentin for the who killed his wife Ruth Malone in a Los Angeles drug store a year earlier after she refused to return to him. He died amid a last request for jazz and a cigarette as a phonograph played. His involvement in a six convict escape plan remained unclear and federal clemency had been denied.
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John Joseph Malone
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C. C. Young
Albuquerque Officers Seek Eight Hour Day Petition
Albuquerque police officers circulate a petition among business leaders asking the city commission to switch from a 12 hour to an eight hour work day. The move targets improving officer rest and public safety. Bread ad appears in the same clipping.
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Friday in Congress Senate Debates Boulderdam Legislation
The foreign affairs committee met in executive session to hear Secretary of State Nel Isg explain an anti-war treaty as part of the Friday in Congress Senate coverage.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Soldier Confesses To Destruction Of Elfrieda Knaak
James Kelly 25 confessed to military police in San Antonio that he threw Elfrieda Knaak into a furnace at Lake Bluff Illinois on October 31. Kelly from Lake Forest Illinois enlisted November 15 in the photo section and deserted two days later, per Col Charles Danforth. He surrendered after walking to a MP and stating he was AWOL.
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Lake Bluff
Illinois
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Lake Forest
Charles Danforth
Selfridge Field
Calles resigns Mexican Revolutionary Party leadership
Plutarco Elias Calles announces resignation as president of the revolutionary party and retirement from public life. He will not seek the presidency again though he offers service to the lawful government if needed. The move follows a two day clash with the CR O M labor group and unrest prompting police and firemen to disperse rioters outside Congress.
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Plutarco Elias Calles
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Portes Gil
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Still Hope To Find New Mexico Lynchers
Investigation into the lynching of Rafael Benavides in Farmington New Mexico is not closed despite a grand jury report finding no evidence against suspects. Judge Reed Holloman said the case will be revisited as soon as tangible clues appear. The lynching followed an attack on an elderly woman.
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