17 Apr 1934
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1934
Page
1
Chicago dispatch reports John Factor the barber turned international promoter was ordered held in Sycamore Illinois county jail pending arrival of a presidential warrant for his return to England to face prosecution.
Washington reports a mixed day as senators push a $480 million revenue bill and seek to strike coconut oil levies opposed by President Roosevelt. Testimony questioned Dr. William A. Wirt’s remarks about a dinner talk, while Vice President Garner voted to advance a measure on ethics for senators and representatives.
Washington report on the Wirt inquiry details hostess Mise Kneeland denying as false Wirt's claim that guests at a Virginia dinner repeated his remarks about Roosevelt and a Kerensky Stalin scenario. Miss Barrows testifies guests did not discuss Tugwell or Roosevelt being replaced and recalls Wirt dominating after dinner talk on monetary policy.
Raleigh April 17 AP James Sheffield charged with murder received a reprieve from Governor Ebringhaus which automatically sets his death date for May 18.
Newport Tennessee April 17 Tom Clevenger resisting extradition to Hot Springs North Carolina on a bank robbery charge had habeas corpus hearing continued to April 30 by consent of attorneys This marks the third continuance before Circuit Judge James L Drinnon
J. Robert Lindsay of Greenville was elected president at the Atlantic Cotton Association annual convention in Greenville. He succeeds David F. Griffin of Savannah as the closing session concluded.
An April 17 earthquake in Santa Ana prompted residents to abandon homes and offices. The Orange County courthouse swayed and people fled, though no damage was reported. The tremor, felt at 10 38 am, was the strongest since March 10, 1983.
Richmond April 17 The Atlantic Coast Line railroad reports operating revenues of 640 879 68 dollars for the period, up 1.72 percent from the previous year, indicating improved financial performance.
Greensboro April 17 A voluntary bankruptcy action was filed in U S district court by Mary A Hamilton of 1699 English Street High listing liabilities of 07 17 taxes total 3 150 49 secured claims 33 206 68 real estate valued at 17 725 and household goods 300 with a 200 exemption.
In Washington on April 17 the defense motion to direct the jury to acquit Bishop James Cannon Jr and Ada L. Burroughs on a conspiracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act was rejected by the District of Columbia Supreme Court.
Moscow April 17 AP Soviet industrial media warned that the Johnson law barring new loans to debtors is a threat to Soviet American trade. The official organ of the heavy industry commissariat urged Soviet enterprises to avoid preferential deals with the United States and resist coercion over debt settlements.
Washington reports the Post Office department and the army plan a 20 hour New York to San Francisco airmail route once new twin motor Martin bombers are delivered. The schedule would see mail depart New York at 4 30 p m and reach San Francisco the next afternoon, with New York and Chicago four hours apart. Martin planes are described as the fastest military aircraft.
Paris reports exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotzky was ordered to leave France for allegedly violating political neutrality. Interior Minister Albert Sarraut announced the cabinet withdrew Trotzky’s residence permit, with expulsion likely within 24 hours and possible return to Corsica or Turkish exile.
Tokyo reveals a draft restatement and clarification of Japan’s policy toward China. The document, submitted by the foreign office to Foreign Minister Koki Hirota, aims to explain Japan’s special responsibility to maintain East Asia peace and to limit China’s contacts with other powers. It warns against military aid to China and notes possible explanations to Washington and other capitals.
A letter from Will discusses a Savannah death, absurd claims about long smoking, fatigue from cigarette cases, and a dubious remark on congressmen asking the President for more funds. He also mentions a photo of congressmen marching to meet the President in Washington, calling it a bonus march and noting requests for one and a half billion more for districts facing fall elections.
Governor William Langer and eight others face federal indictments in Fargo charging violations of anti solicitation laws and conspiracy to interfere with federal relief acts. Included are Oscar Chaput Oscar Erickson Frank Vogel Harold McDonald R A Kinzer Joseph Kinzer Paul Yeater and G A Hample. Kinzer and McDonald arrested on $2,500 bonds. warrants expected for others as court in Bismarck nears.
George Ross Poll, candidate for congress in the fourth district, has named Mrs. George A. Iseley, wife of Raleigh’s mayor, as his campaign manager.
Attorneys for Bishop James Cannon Jr and Miss Ada L Burroughs move to direct acquittal on conspiracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act contending no evidence supports the charge. Prosecutor counter argues Jameson contributions were to the anti Smith Democrats and the headquarters committee.
Senator Black revealed a telegram from Lyndal Young of Century Air Lines stating Mark Requa, Hoover adviser, could use his Washington influence to aid Cord’s aviation interests. The Cord firm sought open air mail routes via competitive bidding, not a direct contract, while Lindbergh stenographer testimony remained under consideration.
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