Laura Wesson Honored Through New U D C Chapter
A new Laura Wesson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy forms in High Point to honor a young nurse who cared for smallpox patients during the Civil War. The chapter plans a memorial at her grave and is led by President Mrs. Forrest Murray, granddaughter of Dr. A. J. Sapp.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
High Point
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A. J. Sapp
J. S. Welborn
Moravian Easter observances mark sunrise rite since 1772
Moravians in Winston-Salem held a sunrise service at the graveyard dating to 1772, with a love feast in a brick church and a cantata The Seven Last Words of Jesus by the Moravian choir. Amplifiers were used for this year’s Easter ceremony as parking filled early and weather turned sunny after rain.
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Political nomination fight with delegates and primaries
The piece reviews Democratic and Republican delegate battles ahead of state primaries. It notes plans for a compromise or dark horse candidate, with Kansas City and Houston voting thresholds. It details delegate counts for Lowden, Norris, Curtis, Smith and Hoover, including state-by-state pledges and recent primary results.
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Dark Horse
Lowden
Wisconsin
Bis
Illinois
Kansas
Curtis
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Smith
Maine
Michigan
Hoover
South Dakota
Hoover claim on 47 New York delegates faces opposition estimates
During the week Hoover's managers say they won 47 delegates in New York claiming some lay claims to more, while opponents put Hoover's total support at a lower figure.
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Hoover
New York
Hoover Camps Brace For Key State Primes In 1932 Contests
As Hoover faces strong challenges in Ohio Indiana and Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania delegates may decide the Kansas City convention. April 24 Massachusetts primary and Ohio votes will reveal impact of Senator Willis death while California May 1 tests Smith Walsh and Reed strength. Wisconsin shows Reed preference vote and Smith delegates outcome.
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Ohio
Indiana
Hoover
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Bay State
Willis
Kansas City
California
Smith
Walsh
Reed
Wisconsin
Ohio Senator Fess to Keynote at Kansas City Convention
Preliminary events at the Kansas City convention edge forward with Senator Fess of Ohio chosen as keynote speaker. He once favored drafting Coolidge, later aligned with Willis’ Ohio delegates, and is seen as not hostile to Hoover. Moses of New Hampshire is predicted as permanent convention chairman.
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Fess
Ohio
Coolidge
Willis
Hoover
Moses
New Hampshire
Claude G. Bower
New York
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Nervy thief steals Police Captain Morris Dodge Coupe
Police Captain A J Morris reports his Dodge Coupe was stolen from the Johnny J Jones show grounds after he briefly left his car to meet a man. The department notified all units but the vehicle remains missing, and Morris vows to prosecute once caught.
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A. J. Morris
Captain Morris
Bonds and Witnesses Flood Senate Oil Inquiry
The article details Everhart’s control of bonds deposited at Fall’s home and the transfer of 2500 in bonds to Fall’s daughter. Over 80 witnesses are summoned for Sinclair’s trial next week including Wilbur Work Denby and Daugherty, with Theodore Roosevelt and Brant Elliott among those cited.
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Virginia
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Harry M. Daugherty
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Pure Oil Company
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Unveiling of General Lee Memorial at Stone Mountain
North and South leaders gather for the Stone Mountain memorial ceremony with Mayor James J. Walker of New York delivering the acceptance address. Governors Richards of South Carolina and Hardaman of Georgia attend with staff as a parade and special train carry officials to the site. Legal challenges surround the Borglum head and Lukeman’s design, while dignitaries including Senator Keyes and Reverend Giles B. Cook attend. William Mack Lee and others are expected to participate.
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Connecticut
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Pennsylvania
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Iowa
Missouri
Clarence F. Lea
California
John J. O'Connor
New York
William A. Arnold
Illinois
Giles B. Cook
Richmond
William Mack Lee
Simmons Claims Klan Conspiracy In Internal Strife
The article reports Simmons alleging a conspiracy to depose him as Klan chief involving DB D. C. Stephenson, now serving a life term for murder, with ties to Fred L. Savage and Paul S. Ethbridge, and claims of misused Klan funds. It also notes Stephenson’s deposition suppression and a pending court ruling, alongside a long list of aviators in eastern fields and their attire.
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Evans
Klan
DB D. C. Stephenson
Indiana
Imperial Klan
Fred L. Savage
Paul S. Ethbridge
W .H. S. Thompson
Stephenson
Texans Face Prohibition Fire in Nomination Debate
A Texas meeting called by party leaders aimed to heal rifts with constitutional democrats over prohibition. Al Smith draft opposition centered on his stance, arguing his nominate would cloud the key issue amid internal Republican scandal.
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al Smith
New York
Constitutional Democrats
Texas
Flying Costume Helmets and Workwear Among Flier Women
The article notes Thea Rasche and other German stunt fliers favor practical air gear over fashion. Female aviators often change from feminine street attire to grime‑streaked one‑piece jumpers before flight while commercial fliers along Long Island shows mixed sartorial style. Some pilots add quirky touches like Derby hats or straw hats regardless of season.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Richard E. Byrd
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Boston
New York
Rene Fonck
Bert Balchen
George Neville
Cesare Sabelli
Bert Mall
George Haldeman
Miss Elder
Wilmer Stultz
Eddie Stinson
Brock and Schlee
Roger Q. Williams
Oscar Omdal
J. D. Hill
Lloyd Bertaud
Philip Payne
Thea Rasche
Long Island Fields
Curtiss Field
Immigrant class enrollment tops 1900 in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 7, the Pennsylvania Council of Jewish Women reports more than 1,900 immigrants have enrolled in the classes for foreigners. The program aims to assist newcomers with language and integration skills during the resettlement period.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Council of Jewish Women
Majestic Gains 69 Tons in Conversion into Cabins
The White Star liner Majestic, the world’s heaviest ship, is now 69 tons heavier after spaces previously not earning revenue were converted into passenger cabins. This update follows ongoing efforts to maximize revenue from the vessel sailing from Southampton.
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Southampton
Eng
Majestic
First Woman Named to Governor's Council in Boston
Mrs Esther Andrews has been appointed to the governor's council by Governor Fuller in Boston. She becomes the first woman to join the body.
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Boston
Mass
Esther Andrews
Fuller
Neb coeds rank sins among students at U Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska coeds list the worst student sins with snobbishness named first and cheating drinking smoking petting profanity religion next in a University of Nebraska ranking.
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Lincoln, Neb
University of Nebraska
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