07 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1931
Page
1
Lisbon reports rapid naval mobilization for Madeira as the island braces for a forceful landing. A rebel junta controls Funchal with censorship, while British consul confirms normal commerce amid government efforts to avoid unnecessary combat.
Leroy Springs, 89, prominent textile magnate with mills in Lancaster Fort Mill Kershaw and Chester SC dies after a three day throat illness. He owned a Myers Park mansion and is father of WWI ace novelist Elliott White Springs. Survived by his widow Lena Jones Springs. Burial at West Side Cemetery Lancaster SC after a private funeral in Charlotte tomorrow.
Sam Bailey, a black man, promised four members of the ways and means committee that he could deliver whiskey from a Pullman car for $6. He took $24 and vanished. He was arrested and faced a $400 fine or four months in jail in recorder's court, with no names of the legislators disclosed.
At Maitland town hall on April 7, one hundred fifty delegates framed a draft constitution for a new federal entity named New England. The move arises from opposition to Premier Lang's debt repudiation policy, signaling a secession effort by northern NSW sections.
Memphis April 7 The Clarence Saunders Stores Inc Southern Serve-Your-Self Grocery chain founded by Clarence Saunders was placed on the auction block today by a federal bankruptcy referee. Creditors led by Eastern bankers with a 502000 dollar claim have plans to buy the chain and restore it to private operation.
New York April 7 The English novelist John Galsworthy named four greatest American novels. He cited Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and McTeague by Frank Norris as the top picks.
Tarboro post of the American Legion endorsed Henry Bourne of Tarboro for state commander. In Rocky Mount on April 7, Nash County employees faced a 10 percent pay cut effective that morning. The sheriff retained pay but must perform duties with one fewer deputy.
May 7 Special report: Chairman George L. Stansbury proposed a 10 percent cut in operating costs across all county departments to boost efficiency, cautioning it may not require employee salary reductions. No action was taken as the plan awaits further consideration. The commission also decided to finance a Supreme Court test case on tax exemptions for veterans bought property and to notify non-governmental agencies that future county appropriations will be denied.
Raleigh April 11 Speaker Willis Smith rules the bill out of order as it applies to the commissioner of agriculture and corporation commissioners. A motion to take the measure from the table fails 44 to 33, ending the short ballot move. Seawell argues objection should have been raised earlier. Gill appeals then withdraws. Johnson moves to take from the table but fails. Contained actions include conference report on central purchasing agency bill and a 55 hour work limit for women in industry. senate discusses elective commissioner of revenue and first afternoon session after few contested parts.
Mexico City April 7 Will Rogers American cowboy humorist arrived by plane from El Paso and will take the night train to Vera Cruz to catch a plane for Managua Nicaragua
A Times of India dispatch from Bombay reports thousands of tribesmen and their cattle dying of thirst and starvation in the southern Irak desert during the worst drought on record. Women and babies are dying by the scores as the crisis worsens.
In Patna on April 7, two local wizards were sentenced after they abducted a boy, held him against his will during a ritual, and killed him on Shasti night. The boy's head was severed with a single stroke of the knife and the remaining body disposed of in a well.
In Cleveland today Doolittle the Flying Hellion and Army Reserve major received the Harmon trophy from the Ligue Internationale Des Aviateurs. He became the first pilot to take off fly and land blindly at Mitchell Field three years ago using radio beacons and instruments. The late Ambassador Myron T. Herrick shared honors for his role in Lindbergh’s Paris reception and Lafayette escadrille promotion.
In Danville Kentucky Hugh Reddy Smith 58 a member of a Boyle county family was fatally shot by Craig Johnson 26 during a dice game dispute. Police said Johnson returned after being brok e and demanded a loan or a cashed check. Smith not in the game tried to calm him and Johnson fired injuring him before surrendering to an officer.
Jersey City Elks Club was raided five hours before its officer installation by police acting on a former exalted ruler’s affidavit. Sixty five bottles of liquor were confiscated with no arrests. The club’s notable members include former Governor Harry A. Moore and Mayor Frank Hague.
American Minister Hanna said reports of looters being shot in Managua were exaggerated. The Nicaraguan national guard had killed one looter and wounded another, with investigations indicating justified actions. Marines reported no killings or wounds. National guard orders after martial law allowed shooting looters only for valuable property. later narrowed to looters of valuable property. A navy transport plane carrying medical supplies left Hampton Roads for Miami via Savannah after weather delays.
Charlotte April 7 Dr H L McCrorey president of John C Smith University announces construction plans for three new buildings a memorial to James B Duke a theological building and a central heating plant at the Negro institution the plans reflect major expansion for the school.
HOLLYWOOD Calif April 7 Polly Moren film comedienne is in the Hollywood hospital for treatment of a fracture of the nose suffered when she fell on a flight of stairs at her Santa Monica home.
Managua April 7. Last Tuesday's tremor wrought damage up to fifteen miles north of here. Two haciendas on the lake's north shore were badly shaken and several wooden buildings once deemed quake proof were destroyed. Relief work continues.
Baltimore April 7 Dr William S Baer internationally known orthopedic surgeon died today from a stroke suffered Sunday at Rehobeth Beach Del He was 59 and had served Johns Hopkins Medical School for 32 years His work with children defined his reputation and he performed a remarkable operation over 15 years ago correcting a boy born without joints by breaking jaw bones and chiseling joints to restore function
Holt Ross, president of the Mississippi Federation and AFL representative in the New Orleans strike, assailed Governor Huey P. Long for promising action and failing to intervene. He warned that communists seek to seize leadership of the striking longshoremen, claiming about 10000 sympathizers in New Orleans.
YUMA Ariz Apr 7 A report links the death by self destruction of William A Lee publisher of the Yuma Sentinel to the December 28 1929 disappearance of Hutton Bellah former editor of the Altus Times Democrat Relatives and friends believe Bellah may be the missing editor based on surrounding circumstances and Lee's description
Washington April 7 Investigation of the murder of Emanuel Thorne a 25 year old marine whose body was found in a shallow grave in a suburb Saturday today turning to two other marines confined in the District of Columbia reformatory at Lorton Va Samuel A Johnson and Clarence P Hilse were convicted weeks ago on holdup charges Beyond indicating that a third man had been involved in the holdups authorities declined to reveal their reasons for wishing to question Hulse and Johnson District of Columbia officers took a hand in the investigation after authorities of Prince Georges county Md adopted a theory the slaying occurred in the District This development accompanied the release of Edward C Schaefer member of the marine band who with Vincent Selbicky another band member was held for questioning Selbicky was detained on a liquor charge A secret autopsy last night revealed four bullet wounds on Thorne s body Officers said the condition of the body indicated Thorne was killed after a terrific struggle about three weeks ago.
In midtown New York a man dressed in dinner clothes stood on an eighth floor hotel ledge and waved to a passerby before jumping to his death on Thirty fourth Street. He registered as Leo A Marot, but papers and letters in his bag identified him as Alfred Dressler of Yonkers.
New Delhi April 7. A board of inquiry reports about 500 people were killed in the Moslem Hindu riots at Cawnpore. The city was a battlefield, with burning houses and temples lighting the scene. The report says no similar carnage since the 1857 mutiny.
Grand jury returns true bills charging Dan Winstead and Bun Martin of Conway with murder violation of hit and run statute assault and battery and transporting intoxicating liquor. They were arrested after an automobile struck and killed David Young Georgetown county farmer.
In Raleigh on April 7 the senate struck the Day general sales tax from the house revenue bill. Senator Hinsdale proposed a substitute luxury tax targeting tobacco cosmetics theaters automobiles and other selected items at a high rate. The amendment passed 36 to 8 with five voting present.
Raleigh April 7 The senate voted 28 to 20 to strike from the revenue bill the house amendment imposing a 10 percent tax on admissions to amusements including motion pictures. The body reversed last Friday’s action to retain the tax after modifying exemptions for industrial and farmer contests and high school games. The session debated club taxes, income tax deductions, and franchise tax adjustments before adjourning for a 2:30 PM reconvening.
Whitehall Palm Beach an exclusive hotel went to auction and sold for 1 500 000 dollars Edward P Morse of Chicago attorney for bondholders of the hotelery was the purchaser Morse represented bondholders in the sale held yesterday in Palm Beach Florida at the public auction facilities to the public and to bidders from Chicago and other cities.
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