Locals Fall to Lynchburg in Twilight League Game
Willie McCubbins and Danville Twilight League lost 8 to 6 to a Lynchburg select lineup in a loose, pitching duel. Rodgers and Overman held hits to a minimum through four innings, but Lynchburg struck in the second and exploded in the ninth, with Henry and Wyatt keying the rally and Pord making two standout catches to keep Danville at bay. The game sets up a return match in Danville next Saturday with a possible third game if crowds warrant.
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Willie McCubbins
Lynchburg
Rodgers
Danville
Overman
Shellen
Wyatt
Henry
Gosney
Ten
Ynechburg
Tis Frame
Franz Henry
Rotten
Minnit
Shelton
Minnix
Dowt
Roberton
Pord
Une
Saeiton
F. Rodgers
Rosser
Erst
Ransombée
Blso
Adams
Lynchourg
Aecide
Twilight Baseball League
Ej Robertson
Lyichnbuts - Abrhpo AE
Ransome
Miler
Grubbs
Maison
Ford
Lettwich
Fitch
Danville & Lynchterg
Minmix J
Man Killed by Freight Train Near Boone North of Rocky Mount
Calvin Stanbeck about 55 was killed on the Norfolk and Western railway tracks near Boone in September. Indications show he was struck by a freight train, another train passing shortly before his body was found. The body lay beside the tracks all night under guard, and an inquest was held by N. T. Green, coroner of Rocky Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone MiLb
Calvin Stanbeck
Wee Kih
Norfol
Western Railway
N. T. Green
Rocky Mount
Europa Delayed In Reaching Port at Cowes
The ship Europa arrived at Cowes Isle of Wight fourteen hours late due to fog and a propeller mishap that reduced speed for three days. The vessel, town damaged, continued to Bremen after disembarking passengers.
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Europa
Port Cowes
Isle of Wight
Lodas
Partis
Bremen
Seize City Battles Ignite Manchuria Crisis
Reports from Tokyo and Shanghai describe chaos in Mukden and Nehwo hwang as Japanese forces seize control and clash with Chinese troops. Japan aims to localize fighting while dispatching troops and naval units to threatened areas and preventing spread of hostilities.
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South Manchurian
Minkden
Japanese Legation
Bupinkka
Mukden
Shintaro Nakamura
Tokyo
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Manchurian
Kuentung
Korea
Tsingtao
China
Tax on Farmers Selling Cakes and Pies Faces Enforcement
Local farmers selling eatables like chicken pies at curb markets face a proposed tax of $2.30 per day under the city tax ordinance, with enforcement by police and a warning from Commissioner P. G. England. Market officials note wrappers are required to prevent contamination, while the reserve points to the tax as consistent with state law. The ordinance sets daily and weekly license fees for each stand, with exemptions for churches and schools presenting receipts for exclusive distribution.
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Commissioner of the Revenue
P. G. England
Lane City
George S. Dyer
Yestercar
Department of Agriculture
Ragland
Firm Peerman and Futler draw up assignment in court
In the corporation court yesterday the firm of Peerman and Futler made an assignment. Judge Leign appointed Maitland H. Bustard as trustee. The assets and liabilities of the coal and wood business will be determined after an appraisal. Mr Bustard said this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerman and Futler
Corporation Court
Leign
Maitland H. Bustard
Bustard
Minor Clerk Sparks US Russia Trade Debate
A minor clerk in the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce drafted a Russia credit article without official approval. A public statement reaffirmed no change in fundamental government policy toward trading with Russia while noting the Amtorg Trading Corporation operates Russian business in the United States. Pravda was cited by The New York Times as accusing the U S of avoiding anti Soviet action yet allowing minor officials to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tage One
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Russia
Amtorg Trading Corporation
Pravda
New York Times
United States
Pyjama Party Leads Two to Police Court
In Brucetown Elite party for the colored elite ended with Charlie Mimms and Nettie Howard jailed for fines and costs totaling 10826 60. Police described a wrecked Mimms house with demolished furniture and evidence of a fight after a raid led by Lt. George Price and Officers Jones and Brincefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Charlie Mimms
Nettie Howard
Prjemas
George Price
Jones
Brincefield
Texas
Guinan
Martin
British Seamen Told to Submit Their Grievances
Insurgent sailors of Britain's Atlantic fleet were allowed to submit wage grievance letters to base commanders who will meet Monday to propose adjustments to the admiralty. The commander at Sheerness ordered men to write complaints and give them to the master at arms for transfer to authorities. The crew appeared jovial about their passive mutiny and awaited the admiralty decision on their protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Atlantic
Admiralty
Sheerness
Admraity Oneheir Provosts
Woman Kills Seaman In Room Encounter
In New London Connecticut on September 19, Bertha Pusher 28 wife of a coast guard machinist killed Frank L. Scher 25 a seaman on the destroyer Tucker after an intruder entered her room through a window She grabbed a pistol hidden under her pillow and fired twice fatally wounding him He died about a half hour later
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New London Conn
Frank L. Scher
Cisief Yeoman i
U. S Coast Guard
Tucker
Bertha Pusher
Coast Guard
Baltimore
Sweig
Fischer
Swiee
Food Prices Rise Across July to September
Washington reports wholesale commodity prices increased between July 15 and September 1. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes an overall rise of about half a percent, with the average price of 550 wholesale commodities about 3 percent higher in August than July.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Brewery Data Collected in Washington
Washington reports data on the brewery industry were gathered by a White House official or an unnamed organization. Walter H Newton said the information was not obtained for the president or any White House official, and he declined to name the organization. He noted the Census Bureau was asked for employment figures for 1914 1919 and 1929 but emphasized it was not for the president or White House staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Hoover
Walter H Newton
Newton
Census Bureau
Mrs Doggett Dies in Reidsville at 24
Mrs Charles Russell Doggett 24 died at her mother's home on Fontaine Street after a fourteen month illness. She had spent a year in a state sanatorium and returned home recently. She is survived by husband, mother, stepfather, two sisters, three brothers and a half sister. Funeral arrangements were not yet settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidsville
Charles Russell Doggett
F.C Betts
Fontaine Street
F. C. Betts
Judge Leigh to Undergo an Operation
Judge Henry G. Leigh will enter Memorial Hospital for a surgical operation advised by physicians. Dr. R. W. Upchurch and Dr. L Crumpler will perform the procedure to address a condition found in X rays. The term closed with civil matters to October while the criminal docket was disposed of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Henry GC. Leigh
R. W.upchurch
L. ©. Crumpler
Leigh
Memorial Hospital
Grasty, Crews
Metropolitan Life Insurance Compra
M) Group
Martinsville Boxing card to aid Martinsville team
The Henry County Athletic Association stages a boxing card Monday at 8 pm at Farmers' warehouse to benefit the Martinsville baseball team. Main bout: Charles Mangtum of Martinsville 147 lb vs Johnnie Kane of Roanoke 145 lb. Other bouts include K O Thomson 122 lb vs Rocky Mount 120 lb. preliminaries KO Roberson 150 lb vs Bear Cat Powell 152 lb. Pilot Mountain Whidcat 147 lb vs E. O Maymore 150 lb. Wes Morris 125 lb vs Buster Lancaster 137 lb in a four round bout. A five colored boy battle royal closes the program.
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Henry County Athletic Association
Farmers' Warehouse
Martinsville
Charles Mangtum
Johnnie Kane
Roanoke
K O Thomson
Rocky Mount
KO Roberson
Bearcat Powell
Pelham N. C
Pilot Mountain Whidcat
Vf E. O Maymore
Draper
Ncc
Pes
Wes Morris
Buster Lancaster
Danville
Moving Picture Theatre Planned for Bassett
Local plans announce a new Bassett moving picture theatre to be built in the Riverside hotel complex. The lobby will open to Main Street with a 60 foot by 16 foot foyer and a 34 1/2 by 100 foot auditorium seating over 400. Investment around 20000 dollars financed by the Riverside hotel company. Treasury receipts for September 17 reported 73420991.59 with expenditures 71771608.78 and balance 654510699.67.
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M S Suchnsman
Spencer
J. Lester
Duke Hospital
Durham
D. C
S. R. Pannill
Lucy Mott Pannill
Berona
Frances Bowles
Lerip
Boston
Walter
Jno
Hicks Pharla
Blacksburg
Doon
A. V. Simms
New York
J. B. Pearis
Ipent
Lucy Turner
Bristol
Virginia Interment College
A. D. Tippett
Salisbury
N. GC
Bulding
Toice
Lubank and Calder
Hoanoke
Riverside Hotel Company
Treasury
Washington
U Treasury
Large Roanoke inquiry summons hundreds of witnesses
Roanoke's vice investigation expands as around 279 witnesses including city officials policemen and businessmen are summoned to a grand jury. J Russell Hensley leads the inquiry alleging bootlegging gambling and police protection while denying political motives and naming several local officials and officials in the process. Meanwhile Graf Zeppelin reports progress on a non stop Canary Islands to Brazil cruise with 20 passengers onboard.
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Roanoke
IPF
Mornling
J. Russell Hensley
S P
Hensley
Thomas M Darnall
Wool
Baltimore
John W. Wright
R. S. Smith
Commonwealth
J. Lindsey Aimor
Priedrichshafen
Ger
Graf Zeppelin
Canary Islands
Africa
Pernembuéo
Brazil
G.M T
Ernest Lehman
Canary Islelands
Creavy and Shute Face Golf Finals in PGA Championship
In Providence and in Wannamoisett match play, Tom Creavy of Albany and Denny Shute of Hudson reached the PGA championship final after tight semifinals. Shute impressed with precise putting, while Creavy advanced by defeating Gene Sarazen, the 1931 National Open contender, as Bobby Jones refereed.
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Providence
Kh.l
Tom Creavy
Albany
N. Y
Denny Shute
Hudson
Ohio
Bobby Ones
R. I
Densmore Shute
Professional Golfers’ Association
Bobby Jones
Wannamotsett
Shute
Tommy Armour
PLGA
Billy Burke
Creavy
Gene Sarazen
Denny
Greavy
Toledo
Poisoning of Ninety Girls Probed in Tecumseh
State authorities launched an investigation into the poisoning of about 90 girls at the Tecumseh State Home for Girls. Wednes day night, 25 remained seriously ill, with officials testing food from the previous evening. Governor Murray reported a forensic poisoning signal, while Dr J M Byrum said illness resembled dysentery.
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Oklahoma City
O&ls
Thea
Tecumseh
W .H. Muray
J M Byrum
Murray
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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Hill City Aggregation
Shanghai
Tientsin
Newehwang
Kowpangtse
Peking-Mukden
Newchwang
C. T Wang
Nan- King
Kwangchengtse
Shang Tung
Darien
Nanking
Peiping
Cation Joe Meely
Igor
America
Park Ridge
N. J
Olga Ziegler
George Finnard
Otto Ziegler
Flanard
Ziegler
Charles Doggett
Asheville
N.C
Kenner
Champion Fibre Company
Canton
Asherile
Roc Cloud
Bhen
Agsoul Last
Nea
Austin
Tex
Gans Czernin
G. L. Lincoln
Eng
Martin A. White
Rights
International News Service
Universal Service
J__V. Connolly
Eit
White
Associated Press
Ake
New Doles
Wire
Ieature
Judge Leigh
Lurist
D. Bassett Jr
A. Brown
T. M. Ford
Round Dozen
W. B. Read
Cleveland Avenue
Sky Rocket
G. H. Stainforth
Calshot
England
Stainforth
Sarazen
Oklahoma
Lattingtown
Long Island
John W. Davis
Richmond
State Board of Health
James River
Jamestown Island
Newport News
Health Department
Ana
Capitol
Lynn ST. A. M. E
Nazarene Baptist Pool
AL Wilson
American National
American National Bank & Trust Company
Virginia
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