- Oct 1 Pullman Co formally recognizes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

Franklin D. Roosevelt
Historic Publication
Oct 15 Ernest Hemingway novel "To Have & Have Not" published

Ernest Hemingway
- Oct 15 Rather than accept any trade offers, the Yanks release Tony Lazzeri
Event of Interest
Oct 21 Francisco Franco's troops occupy Gijon

Francisco Franco
- Oct 25 Belgian government of Zealand falls due to black money
Event of Interest
Oct 25 Casey Stengel signs to manage Boston Bees

Casey Stengel
- Oct 31 Spanish government moves from Valencia to Barcelona