Congress Leaders Freeze Against Bonus for World War Vets
Democratic leaders in the House and Senate vow to block the Patman plan for a 2 billion dollar veteran bonus funded by new currency. House Leader Rainey argues such payment risks grave consequences and weakens gold coverage, while Senate Leader Robinson calls the proposal inflationary and fiscally dangerous as hearings enter a second day.
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Senate
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Patman
Robinson
Ways and Means Committee
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Dem
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Owen
Oklahoma
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United States Treasury
Thedford’s Black Draught Promoted for Biliousness Relief
An advertisement touts Thedford’s Black Draught as a cure for bilious symptoms such as coated tongue headaches and dizziness. A testimonial from Mrs. Anna Copeland of Anderson credits relief after taking Black Draught, urging readers to buy a 25 cent package at the drug store.
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Thedford
Anna Copeland
Anderson
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Handshaking Record Set By Office Candidates
In Charlotte on April 12 AP reports the spring term of the US district court saw a handshaking record. Senatorial candidate Robert R. Reynolds of Asheville and Gastonia Solicitor John G. Carpenter greeted three dozen lawyers and court staff from opposite ends of the bar, completing the circuit in under four minutes.
Democratic Leaders Clash Over Gold Coverage and Currency
The debate centers on currency inflation risks and gold backing with France at 70 percent and England at 35 percent. Opponents of the bonus face a tough path as parliamentary procedures in both houses can block or slow bills opposed by party leadership.
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United States
France
England
Form-fitting wooden shoe trees aid spring footwear care
A note highlights the value of form-fitting wooden shoe trees to keep new spring shoes wrinkle-free and well shaped. They are inexpensive and effective for preserving fit and appearance.
Anonymous gift boosts UNC Emergency Student Loan Fund
An anonymous donor gave 10000 dollars to the University of North Carolina Emergency Student Loan Fund, raising total gifts to 30000 dollars. The fund drive began after 1256 alumni met January 29 to address student needs amid expected dropouts. The year’s goal remains two hundred thousand dollars for 1932 33.
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Chapel Hill
WN. C
University of North Carolina
Frank P. Graham
Graham
Strangler Sought in Illinois After 12-Year-Old Found Dead
Report from Whiting Indiana details a murder of Alberta Knight 12 with an electric lamp wire. The body was found in the room her mother's boardinghouse operated. Authorities say the attack occurred between 6 and 9 am Sunday. suspect George Ross 33 held with questioned alibi.
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Whiting
Ind
Alberta Knight
George Ross
Sansfield
Pirates Harrowing Coast of China In Unprecedented Raids
Shanghai reports an unprecedented piracy wave west of Shanghai toward Lake Taihu paralyzing commerce. Merchants say pirates seized goods valued at 250000 dollars from barges bound for Shanghai and kidnapped 40 adults and children for ransom, marking the worst period in local history.
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Shanghai
Lake Taihu
Fires Thought Incendiary Collingswood Churches Destroyed
Two Methodist Episcopal churches in Collingswood New Jersey were destroyed by fires that authorities suspect were incendiary. The blazes occurred yesterday with suspicions of deliberate arson.
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Collingswood
N. J
Castle Hayne Model Farm Seen As North Carolina Prosperity
Wilmington April 12 Hugh McRae a Wilmington capitalist praises Castle Hayne as a model farm colony built from a 500 acre plantation. He says intensified farming with products bought by state merchants would create enduring prosperity, noting yearly income rising to 500000 from prior 1000 and colonists aging wealth from 3000 to 100000 each. The colony, started 25 years ago with immigrants from Europe, divides into ten acre tracts with shared church schools roads and commerce.
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North Carolina
Ths
Hugh McRae
Castile Hayne
McRae
Castle Hayne
Mr. McRae
France
Holland
Denmark
Belgium
Robbery at Southern Feed Store Stole Over $400
More than 400 dollars was taken from the safe at the Southern Feed store in Charlotte with the safe not broken, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
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Charlotte
Southern Feed
Monroe youth dies in hit and run on Charlotte highway
John G. Edge aged 18 died from injuries suffered days earlier after being struck by a hit and run driver on the Charlotte highway. Authorities continued to search for the motorist who fled the scene.
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Monroe
John G. Edge
Charlotte Highway
Jesse L. Sherrill Dies of Heart Attack at Church Board Meeting
Former Iredell county sheriff and prominent businessman Jesse L. Sherrill died suddenly of a heart attack during a Broad Street Methodist church board of directors meeting. He was a noted figure in furniture and lumber trades.
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Statesville
Jesse L. Sherrill
Iredell County
Broad Street Methodist Church
Gardner to Fill Governor Role in Salem Washington Visit Pageant
Governor O. Max Gardner will portray Governor Alexander Martin in a May 28 pageant in Winston-Salem commemorating George Washington's 1791 Salem visit. The event highlights state history and local celebration with Gardner taking a central stage role.
Farmers Call Mass Meeting in Lenoir County
A mass meeting of Lenoir county farmers is called for Wednesday to combat blue mold ravages found in tobacco beds across the county.
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Kinston
Lenoir County
Miss Meekins Thief Victim At New Bern Court Opening
Miss Mary Meekins reported $40 missing from her purse in Judge I M Meekins office during the opening of the federal district court in New Bern.
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Meekins
New Bern
Mary Meekins
I. M. Meekins
Federal District Court
Pumice Deposits May Enrich Retired Detective
Pumice deposits found on James Pearl’s ranch near Napa California may bring riches. Pearl 66, a retired San Francisco detective sergeant known as Million Dollar Jim after recovering $960,000 in stolen automobiles at the 1915 World’s Fair. An Oakland firm agreed to pay a royalty on all pumice mined.
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Napa
Calif
Here
James Pearl
San Francisco
Oakland
California
Pearl
Jim
Temperatures and Rainfall Mentioned in Brief
A short note discusses temperatures and rainfall alongside a population fact stating about 103 million Germans worldwide with roughly 63 million residing in Germany.
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Germany
Wallace Scales To Be Turned Over To Twin City Officials
Wallace Scales, ordered to pay 300 dollars or serve 13 months for liquor offenses, is to be turned over to Winston-Salem authorities for trial in a 20000 dollar jewelry holdup known as the bridge game at A H Galloway home. Scales, who fled a Durham state prison camp, was arrested with 120 quarts of whisky in Salisbury along with John Neal and Al Fox of Washington. Neal must pay 200 dollars or serve 11 months and Fox 3090 dollars or 12 months. Scales and Neal pleaded guilty.
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Salisbury
Wallace Scales
Winston-Salem
A. H. Galloway
Scales
Durham
John Neal
al Fox
Washington
Neal
Fox
Record 3125 Civil Service Test Takers for Prohibition Agents
More than 3,125 people sat the civil service examination last year for positions as U.S. prohibition agents, reflecting broad interest in federal enforcement roles.
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Civil Service
State Plans Modernization of Old Arnold Trail
Maine and Franklin county will spend 51,000 to modernize the historic Arnold Trail running from the village to the Canadian border. The roadbed will be 24 feet wide along 23 miles to be improved with construction starting at once. Benedict Arnold led troops over this trail in 1776 during the march to Quebec.
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Eustis
Arnold
Maine
Franklin County
Benedict Arnold
Quebec
Bladder Physic Promises Relief for Night Urges
An old ad promises a “Bladder Physic” that uses castor oil to cleanse bowels and relieve irritation from impurities and acids. It claims reduced nightly awakenings and sleeping benefits after four days, offering a 2$¢ test box of BU KETS tablets and money-back if not relieved. Ad claims origin in High Point and Mann Drug Stores.
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High Point
Mann Druc
Ime
Relief from headaches and nerves in minutes with B
A vivid 1910s style ad promises rapid soothing relief from violent headaches and nervous tension using a cosmetic remedy labeled B. The copy emphasizes quick action and pleasant taste, claiming multiple soothing effects from a “cosml principle” as a drawing card for anxious readers.
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