Ohio Executes 317 In Flames At Columbus Prison
An Ohio prison fire killed 317 inmates amid severe overcrowding. The incident, blamed on arson by prisoners, highlights unsafe conditions and calls for larger, better facilities. The piece notes the prison held far more inmates than its capacity and reflects on broader prison reform issues.
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United States
Congress
Columbus
Ohio State Prison
Ohio
Guilford County
Henrys
Peculiar Pledges Of Campaign Support In Senate Race
The Democratic contest in this state features formal mutual pledges between Josiah William Bailey and F. M. Simmons. Each agrees to vote for the other if nominated or named to succeed. Bailey pledged to back Simmons if he is the party’s nominee.
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United States Senate
F. M. Simmons
Josiah William Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Simmons
Bailey
Party pledge binds candidates to primary unity
The piece notes both candidates filed notices with the state board of elections and agreed to the party pledge not to bolt after an adverse primary. It argues the pledge secures party discipline while voters remain free to choose support in the general election, warning against forcing uniformity on the base.
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State Board of Elections
Partizan
Possible Element in the Popularity of Aimee McPherson
A Palestine journal notes that Aimee Emple McPherson’s beauty boosts her appeal as a California evangelist. The report hints at journalistic flair and loyalty among followers, with rivals and critics present. It argues that charm and beauty power her success despite scandal and countercharges.
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Aimee
Palestine Journal
Aimee Emple McPherson
Holy Land
California
Palestine
Palestine Reporter
Municipal Election Fraud Trial Delays Court Decision
Testimony in the High Point city council seat dispute ends with counsel to argue next. Half the two year term may pass before a referee rules, drawing criticism of delay and calls for prompt judgment. The case probes irregularities and potential fraud in local election boards.
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High Point
Parker Nomination Faces Senate Challenge
The Judiciary Committee returns an unfavorable report on Parker nomination. Senator Overman predicts likely defeat with support from Democrats, while President and Butler still seek options. Norris and Borah also shown as present factors. Deneen’s ongoing political role noted. Eastern Republicans cited.
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Parker
Senate Judiciary Committee
Overman
Butler
Euns
Norris
Borah
Deneen
Chicago
North Carolina
Stephens
Mississippi
Detective Fiction vs Real Police and Naval Cost Conflicts
A column contrasts fictional detectives with real police, noting the idealized outcomes in novels. It also discusses naval spending, the London treaty’s potential curtailment of battleships and cruisers, and a Boston courtroom reversal where a mother asks for reform instead of jail for her son.
Beads Point Toward Suspects in Mary Baker Killing
Beads found in a sewer near Washington are identified as stolen property tied to the killing of Mary Baker, a young government clerk. Police suspect two Black men, already jailed for taking items from Miss Baker's abandoned car, may be professional thieves linked to the broader crime.
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Washington
Mary Baker
Miss Baker
Inspector Shelby
Senate Nomination Faces Southern Opposition and Labor Support
A study of the committee vote suggests Parker's confirmation is not hopeless as southern Democrats may back him if the opposition is race based rather than labor, combining with administration support to possibly overrule an unfavourable committee report.
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Parker
Byrd Returns as Digest Poll Roils Nation
After his polar voyages Commander Byrd comes home to a country stirred by the Digest Poll. The piece notes public interest and political tension as citizens debate the findings and implications.
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Byrd
Indiana man jailed after hog found in car trunk
An Indiana man was arrested when police discovered a hog in the back of his vehicle prompting a humorous chase as officers treated the scene with caution and filed charges.
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Indiana
Texas Senate Hopeful Promises Free Cows to Poor
A Texas candidate for the Senate pledges to give every poor man a cow if elected. Supporters call him a bold reformer while critics warn of impractical costs and feasibility concerns.
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Texas
Prisoners Riot and Fire at Ohio Penitentiary
A massive prison fire at the Ohio Penitentiary triggered by inmates unleashed chaos as guards, soldiers, and 1,500 Ohio National Guardsmen struggled to quell the blaze. Dozens died or suffocated in cell blocks G and H while rescuers fought flames, unlocked cells, and ferried survivors to the hospital amid electric lights and ongoing disturbances outside.
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Columbus
Ohio National
Liston G. Scholey
Cleveland
Charley Shelkey
Toledo
William C. Baldwin
Tom Little
Schooley
Baldwin
Little
Passage from a conference on naval limits in 194? era
Stimson views portraits of English kings as sunlight pierces the Lords room amid a foggy conference scene. The treaty sets definite naval limits for the United States Great Britain and Japan with reductions in ships under construction and caps on capital ships. France and Italy are unable to reconcile their differences.
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House of Lords
Queen Anne
America
Great Britain
Japan
France
Italy
Boundary Question Horizon One Puzzle
A word puzzle list with across and down clues arranged as a boundary question style. Includes biblical strongman, golf device, unit of work, sun god, and other numbered entries with across and down directions.
Hill Attending Biennial Scabbard and Blade Meet
Cadet Lieutenant-Colonel Hill of Statesville heads to Minneapolis as delegate for Davidson College R O T C unit to attend the Scabbard and Blade biennial convention April 24 to 26 marking the society s 25th anniversary. The group honors cadet officers and aims to raise military training standards in schools.
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Davidson
N. C
Hill
Statesville
Davidson College R. Co. T. GC
Minneapolis
Radio Enables Woman To Hear Moravian Service
Mrs. W. P. Ormsby of Winston-Salem heard a Moravian Easter service for the first time via radio aided by earphones. Deafness had kept her from hearing a minister’s voice for over 20 years. The Sunday broadcast made the service audible for the long‑helpful parishioner.
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Winston-Salem
W. P. Ormsby
Ormsby
George Sunday’s Wife Wins Divorce
Mrs. Harriet M. Sunday obtained a divorce in superior court from George Sunday son of evangelist Billy Sunday. She testified he beat her and drank heavily amid rumors of his relations with other women. The court approved a property settlement and granted custody of their two children with $250 monthly support. Sunday was not present, likely in Chicago.
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Los Angeles
Harriet M. Sunday
Superior Court
George Sunday
Billy Sunday
Chicago
Doctor George Purnell Reported Kidnapped Near Guadalajara
The state department received telegrams that Dr. George Edward Purnell of Snow Hill Maryland was kidnapped Sunday near Guadalajara Mexico. Consul Raleigh A Gibson reported notifying local authorities and no further details were available.
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Washington
State Department
George Edward Purnell
Snowhill
Guadalajara
Mexico
Raleigh
Gibson
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H. A. Cecil
Geo. J. Edwards
C. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
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Mr. Simmons
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By Bruce Catton
Philo Vance
Charlie Chan
Dr. Thorndyke
Hercule Poirot
Dewey
Manila Bay
Boston
MacDonald
Stimson
Kentucky
George Purnell
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