Genoa Conference Opens With Hopes for Global Betterment
The Genoa economic conference opened in the Palace of St George with Italian Premier Facta presiding and reading a welcome message from King Victor Emmanuel. Delegates from major nations gathered to discuss Europe reconstruction and worldwide economic restoration in this historic gathering.
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Genoa
Associated Press
Palace of St. George
Facta
Italy
Europe
Victor Emmanuel
Miners Ordered to Allow Free Competition in WV
A federal temporary injunction, issued by Judge George W. McClintock in Charleston, forbids Mine union members and officers from interfering with free competition among men working in West Virginia coal mines. It also bars retention of tent colonies of strikers at Mingo County. The order targets United Mine Workers officials and is prompted by Borderland Coal Co and 62 other coal operators in WV and KY.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Mingo County
Durham church leaders wrap up fourth standard training school
In Durham on April 10, Trinity college hosted the fourth annual standard training school for Sunday school and church leaders. Over 300 attendees from Durham and nearby areas spent sessions earning certificates under the standardized system and discussing a city federation of Wesley Bible classes.
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Durham
N. C
Southgate
Trinity College
Wesley Bible
H. FE. Spence
M. T. Plyler
L. L. Gozel
Georgia Keene
Keene
Durham Church
John Alcoke Has Chance to Recover After Shooting
John Alcoke who was wounded by N M Cooper in the Hill lodging house shooting that killed Mrs Corrine Hill and Cooper himself has a chance to recover. Dr C Barker treating him said last night. Location is New Bern with report dated April 10.
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John Alcoke
New Bern
John Alcoecke
N. M. Cooper
Hill
Burglars Steal $5,000 in Ottinger Store Clothing
In Wilson on April 10, burglars forced entry through the coal chute of J. and D. Ottinger and took men and women's clothing valued at about $5,000. The thieves likely escaped in a locally stolen automobile.
Not Enough Milk Used by North Carolina Farmers
Raleigh reports that 1920 dairy values nationwide reached about 1.5 billion dollars, with North Carolina far short of full self sufficiency. Health officials urge every family to have milk cows, noting adults need daily milk and butter likely drives a large dairy expansion to raise state output and stabilize markets.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
W. S. Hankin
State Board of Health
Additium
North Carolina Agriculture Extension Service
Naval bill debate opens as members push for more enlistees
Washington April 10 The House begins work on the 1925 naval bill amid a stormy fight over a provision limiting enlisted personnel to 65 000 plus 2 000 apprentices. Leaders seek 80 000 while general debate is capped at 12 hours. Chairman Kelly defends a roster including 18 capital ships as essential to a balanced fleet.
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Washington
House
Kelly
Naval
Tragic double axe killing and suicide near Charlotte
In Charlotte area a man John Helms killed his wife and three children with an axe and then killed himself with a shotgun. Ruby Lee and another child escaped as neighbors and the coroner investigated a likely sudden insanity tied to illness. The infant Hazeline died later at a Charlotte hospital. Helms previously worked in a cotton mill before moving to the farm.
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Charlotte
Brenthe
Blecker
Hazeline
John Helms
Pleasant Plains
Helms
Ruby Lee Helms
Broncho
Breeker
New School Books Explained By North Carolina Official
Raleigh April 10 Dr E C Brooks state Superintendent of public instruction explains that new text book contracts were necessary as old agreements expired. Boards retained many books and selected new ones to replace out of date or inferior titles with price shifts explained for pupils state wide.
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Raleigh
E. C. Brooks
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Text Book Commission
Terefore
Commission
Junior League Expands to Six Clubs
The community service organized junior baseball now includes six clubs with two to three in existence earlier. Boy Scout Troops 4 and 2 have organized and are ready to play, Roland Park is prepared, and teams are forming from First Baptist and South Main Methodist youths. No uniforms will be provided by the program, though clubs may supply their own. A senior league may follow.
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Community Service
Boy Scout Troops No. 4
Roland Park
First Baptist
South Main
Arctic Explorer Starts Transcontinental Flight From Central Park
Capt Roald Admundson an Arctic explorer began a cross country flight in an all metal monoplane from Central Park New York heading to Cleveland. The mission will continue to Seattle with a June 1 departure for a drifting voyage in the north Polar region.
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Central Park
N. Y
Roald Admundson
Cleveland
Seattle
North Polar
Police crack down on speeders and cutout abuse
Chief L W Black welder leads a crackdown with three speeding cases paying about 8 dollars each. J B Seward N D Burton and Jim Richardson paid the costs, R M Miller paid half. Alex West found guilty of simple assault on Roland Branson with a cement fragment, fined 5 dollars and costs. Charlie Whitlow fined 10 dollars for assault linked to a misunderstanding with Doyt Smith, crank alleged but not used. Bob Beck fined 5 dollars for unbecoming language and speeding. driver testified a different man was at the wheel.
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L. W. Blackwelder
J. B. Seward
N. D. Burton
Jim Richardson
R. M. Miller
Alex West
Roland Branson
Highland Mills
West
Branson
Charlie Whitlow
Whitlow
Doyt Smith
Smith
Bob Beck
Beck
Menister's Hint Proved Accurate at Moonshine Stills Raid
In New Bern on April 10 a preacher's comment about three moonshine stills being in operation near Old Fort Beaufort County was tested by Co. J. Thomas deputy sheriff and two deputies. They seized one large still and found traces of two others in operation within the hour.
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New
Planes drop flowers as body of Col Beck travels to Arlington
The body of Col Beck is transported from Oklahoma to Washington for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Four airplanes release blood red roses over the train carrying the casket while officers from the Post field flying station pay tribute. Jean P Day, wealthy oilman and lawyer, had previously slain Beck after Beck allegedly attacked Mrs Day. a coroner's jury found Day justified.
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Col. Beck
Arlington
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jean P. Day
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Rachel Beck
Post Field Flying Station
Beck
Day
Attorney General Daugherty Takes Secret West Mission
In Indianapolis on April 10 Attorney General Daugherty arrived without notice from Washington. He was reported to be considering dismissal of indictments in federal court tied to the coal strike wage conference effort begun April 1. He refused to disclose purpose until investigations finish.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Daugherty
Washington
United Daughters Leader Urges Aid for Armenian Children
Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler of the United Daughters of the Confederacy joins the women’s emergency committee along with Mrs. Josephus Daniels and Mrs. Corrie Chapman Catt to appeal for funds for Near East relief. About 25,000 Armenian children face starvation as contributions fall, with southern women urged to act.
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New York
Livingston Rowe Schuyler
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Woman's
Josephus Daniels
Corrie Chapman Catt
Schuyler
America
Near East
Raleigh
N. C
Joseph Irwin France
Baltimore
Lizzie George Henderson
Mississippi
Percy Pennybacker
Austin
Texas
Robert J. Reed
West Virginia
The
King’s Daughters and Sons
Charl Ormond Williams
Memphis
Tenn
National Education Association
Baptist Minister Clarke to Stay at First Baptist
Rev James A Clarke pastor of First Baptist church announced from the pulpit that he withdraws his resignation and will remain in High Point. He had told his congregation a week earlier he would leave for Central Baptist in Norfolk with resignation effective June 1. Members discussed reconciling the decision.
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Jas. A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
Clarke
Central Baptist Church of
Norfolk
Mr. Clarke
Republican Army Barracks Attacked in Broadford
In Broadford Clere county an Irish Republican Army post was shelled by police at 2 am. A firefight followed as defenders resisted surrender. Captain William O'Brien led the garrison and was fatally wounded. No further details were available.
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Duplin
Associated Press
Broadford
County of Clere
Limerick
William O’brien
Farmer shoots wife to death near Charlotte
Sam Crump a farmer near Charlotte shot and killed his wife Sunday night claiming he mistook her for a burglar. He said he heard a noise and fired when he saw a form in the semi darkness.
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Farmer
Wife
Charlotte
Sam Crump
Near Heré
Crump
Lewis Says Strike Gaining Strength In 1930s Union Move
Indianapolis April 10 The second week of a national coal miners strike continues with the United Mine Workers asserting an unbroken front. John S Lewis president says the program is functioning 100 percent and non union fields show the union gaining strength as he arrives to direct the action from national headquarters. He plans to stay in Indianapolis for several days.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John S. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Miss Virginia Ryan Injured Stepping From Moving Car
Miss Virginia Ryan fell from a running board of a moving car on Green Street and fractured her leg. She was taken to a local hospital and remained there at noon. She and her brother J. T. Ryan were in the vehicle as it slowed to stop.
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Virginia Ryan
Green Street
Miss Ryan
J. T. Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Cotton Sold Under Saturdays Closing
The New York cotton market opened barely steady with a net 1 to 13 points decline on week Belgium weather reports. Liverpool selling and broker liquidation pushed July to 17.26 and October to 17.13 while May and other months opened steady to lower.
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New York
Liverpool
Steel orders show rise in March totals
New York April 10 The monthly tonnage report of United States Steel shows 4,494,148 tons of unfilled orders on hand March 31, an increase from February’s 4,141,069 tons.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Irish Republican Army denies Marion de Valera ouster
A statement from the Irish Republican Army denies claims that Marion de Valera was ousted as leader at a secret meeting in Duplin. The AP reports the denial issued today contradicts rumors of leadership change within the republican movement.
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Duplin
Associated Press
Irish Republican Army Department
Marion de Valera
Irish Republican Army
Norris Pushes Muscle Shoals Dam Start Plan
Senator Norris introduced a Senate resolution to create a government owned corporation and authorize the secretary of war to begin Dam No 3 at Muscle Shoals Alabama and complete Dam No 2. Senator Underwood urged immediate development focused on nitrogen from the air to restore soil fertility and pressed for prompt work without delay.
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Washington
Norris
Secretary of War
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Henry Ford
Alabama Power Company
Frederick Engstrum
Charles Parson
Muscle Shoals Project
Underwood
Alabama
Congress
Leviathan Docks at Newport News for Overhaul
The Leviathan arrived at Newport News drydock for overhaul and reconversion. The project, expected to last ten months to a year, will employ 800 plus yardsmen previously laid off after battleship construction paused. The liner traveled from New York without incident, sustaining speeds up to 18 knots. Officials pledge rapid work start and progress.
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Newport News
Leviathan
Newport News Drydock and Shipbuilding Drydock
Wor
New York
Elm Street PTA to discuss $2.59 million high school bond
The Elm Street Parent Teacher Association meets at 7:36 PM in the Methodist Protestant church to discuss the proposed $2.59 million high school bond and the city school situation. Speakers include Dr. F Tomlinson, chair of the city board of education, and W M Marr, superintendent, with public attendance invited.
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High Point
Elm Street
Parent- Teacher Association
W. A. Copeland
Methodist Protestant Church
F. Tomlinson
City Board of Education
Twenty four killed in Upper Silesia explosion
At a smelting works near Glevitz Upper Silesia an explosion killed twenty three French soldiers and one German foreman and injured ten others. Tremendous excitement and the expectation of martial law were reported from Glevitz.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Glevitz
Upper Silesia
Deputy Sheriff Wagner Destroys Distillery Near Creek
Deputy J B Wagner destroyed about 50 walls of mash near a creek three miles east of the city last night. He acted on information suggesting an illicit outfit had been set there Saturday night and the mash appeared to have been prepared around a day earlier.
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Wallens
Creek
Aheria
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