Explosion at Briggs Plant Kills, Injures Dozens in Detroit
An early morning explosion at the Briggs Manufacturing paint shop triggered a fire that swept the main building. authorities fear at least a score dead and fifty or more injured, with 2,000 workers inside. Rescue efforts hampered by flames, smoke, and high winds as casualties are treated at Receiving Hospital.
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Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Receiving
Thomas K. Gruber
Adolph Hussey
Floyd King
King
Sunday School Workers to Meet in Burlington
Sunday school workers from all denominations in North Carolina will gather in Burlington for the annual state Sunday school convention on April 26 to 28. D W Sims of Raleigh, general superintendent of the state association, has planned a full program with Mrs Maud Baldwin of Philadelphia directing sessions for children's work across tradle roll beginner primary and junior departments.
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Burlington
D. W. Sims
Raleigh
North Carolina
Maud Balwin
Philadelphia
United States Lutheran Church
Mother slays three daughters in sleep at South Dakota home
S D April 23 AP Mrs Lloyd Overdahl killed her three young daughters at their farm home 18 miles southeast of Plandreau because she wanted them to go to heaven. The mother and husband gave the sheriff a version in which she slashed their throats with a butcher knife while they slept.
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Plandreau
S. D
Lloyd Overdahl
Howard O'Kieran
Fiddlers Stage Premier Feature At School Affair
Approximately 30 fiddlers competed in a traditional convention at Cloverdale elementary school. Proceeds will fund the school library and improvements. The Bay Street band directed by Andrew O Butler performed, with Betsy Dean Wagger and Theda Pleming hosting a dance.
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Cloverdale
Bay Street Band
Andrew O. Butler
Betsy Dean Wagger
Theda Pleming
Miss Stuckey
Sarah Lucy Tomlinson
Annie
Aileen Vance
Mrs. Davis
Miriam
Frances Sloan
Miss Burnett
Governor Smith Unable to Speak at Kings Mountain Event
Kings Mountain N C April 23 AP Governor Alfred J Smith of New York will not deliver the feature speech on October 7 at the 146th anniversary Battle of Kings Mountain celebration. The invitation committee unanimously chose to invite General John J Pershing and Senator Thomas Heflin instead. O B Carpenter chairs the speaker committee. Invitations go through Frank A Hampton secretary to Senator Simmons.
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Kings Mountain
N. C
Alfred J. Smith
New York
Empire State
John J. Pershing
Thomas Heflin
Alabama
O. B. Carpenter
William J. Bryan
Royal Copeland
Frank A. Hampton
Simmons
MacDonald Hospitalized in Philadelphia for Cold
Former British labor prime minister J Ramsay MacDonald is a patient at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia noted to be suffering from a cold. The report cites AP and places the event in Philadelphia on April 23.
Federal temporary permits for 200+ broadcasting stations announced
The Federal Radio Commission announced a list of more than two hundred stations which have received temporary permits to maintain service after April 24. Among the recipients is WRCO in Raleigh North Carolina.
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Washington
Federal Radio Commission
WRCO
Raleigh
N. C
Compromise Ends Suit Over Tobacco Warehouse Losses
The Independent Planters Tobacco Warehouse Co. and J. G. Flynt settle a nearly $70,000 claim. Judge Oscar Efird signs a consent judgment noting no criminal intent. Directors deduct $1,693.55 for losses from Flynt and accept Flynt stock and tobacco credit to settle the balance with cash or a note.
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Winston-Salem
Independent Planters Tobacco Warehouse Company
N. L. Crawford
Mr. Flynt
Missionary Meeting Eyed After Executive Session
After the executive committee of the First Baptist church Woman's Missionary Society met at 2:45 p m a general meeting of the local group will be held at 3 o'clock on Monday. All members are urged to attend as the session is described as important.
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First Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society
Wire From Foot Surfaces in Neck After Thirty Years
Toronto report says John Hyland had a silver wire sewn in his foot removed from his neck where a lump appeared. He had not felt pain since the original wound closed, until a month ago when the lump prompted medical investigation revealing the wire.
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Toronto
John Hyland
Million flood relief gifts flow to Red Cross
The Winston-Salem Red Cross chapter sent $11,000 to the American Red Cross for Mississippi flood relief, $1,000 over the asked amount. The R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co contributed $10,000, with several other substantial subscriptions also received.
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Winston-Salem
Bridge Collapse Shocks Huntington Construction Site
A span of the new Big Sandy River bridge between Kenova West Virginia and Catlettsburg Kentucky collapsed today. Workers warned of danger escaped unharmed. The bridge under construction had fallen in December killing seven men.
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Huntington
W. Va
Big Sandy River
Kenova
Catlettsburg
Sheriff Ordered to Return John Early to Leprosarium
Raleigh dispatch reports state health officer Dr Laughinghouse directed Yancey county Sheriff Hugh Banks to arrest John Early and transport him to Carrville Louisiana Leprosarium with expenses covered. The move ends a period of hands off policy as authorities seek removal of Early from North Carolina.
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Yancey
John
Raleigh
Charles O’h Laughinghouse
Yancey County
Hugh Banks
Burnsville
John Carly
Teper
Carrville
Laughinghouse
John Early
Early
Louisiana
Dennis Brummitt
Disincline Burnsville
South Toe River
State Health Bureau
Reinhardt Drugist in Forest City Dies by Own Action
Joe J. Reinhardt aged 15 prominent druggist of Forest City died this morning by plunging a pearl handled knife into his heart. His sister found him about 6 45 and Dr W B Bostick confirmed death. He was senior partner of a local drug company and former director of the National Bank. despondent over ill health, suicide is suspected.
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Forest City
N. C
Joe J. Reinhardt
Borest
Ity
Reinhardt
B. H. Long
W. B. Bostick
National Bank
Relatves
Suit for large sum entered in New York
Zack M. Harris theatre owner filed in the New York supreme court for 7.5 million dollars against Cinema Corporation and Producers Distributing Corporation seeking a ten percent commission for arranging the tie up between Cinema Corporation of America and the Keith Albee Orpheum circuits. The Producers Distributing Corporation is the producing and distributing arm of Cecil B De Mille's company.
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New York
Supreme Court
Zack M. Harris
Cinema Corporation
Producers Distributing Corporation
Cinema Corporation of America
Keith-Albee
Orpheum
Cecil B. de Mille
Kings Run Club Says Royals Only In Crowd
In Cannes France an organization of rulers and ex monarchs promotes itself as the most inclusive club in the world Membership requires royal status and if American then kings of industry to join the ranks.
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Kings Have Club
Cannes
France
Kings of Industry
Local People Asked To Aid Victims Mississippi Flood
The National Red Cross appeals to High Point residents to donate to the Mississippi Flood Relief Fund. Dr. Owen Smith chairs the local effort and estimates 85 million is needed nationwide for emergency care for 75 000 homeless flood victims. Donors may mail checks to the Enterprise or to Dr. Owen Smith.
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Mississippi
National Red Cross
High Point
Red Cross
Owensmith
Owen-Smith
J. Arthur Jeffers
Coolidge
Mississippi Flood Relief Fund
West Indies
Florida
Enterprise
Stanton Denies Quitting Bid in Local Mayoral Race
Dr. D A Stanton campaigns to continue in the mayoral race amid rumors he would withdraw. He says his hat is in the ring and expects support May 3. Stump speeches with Davis supporters begin as Stanton backers plan meetings and campaign steps.
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D. A. Stanton
W. A. Davis
Dr. Stanton
Robert Brockett
Charles F. Blake
Russell’s
Russell Street
Evans
Mangum Avenue
Davis
Democrats consider round robin to force Smith and McAdoo withdrawals
New York Times and World report Democratic leaders debated circulating a round robin calling on both Smith and William G. McAdoo to withdraw from the presidential race to avoid defeat. The move, said to originate in the South, may involve Senator Carter Glass and Chattanooga editor George F. Milton, with McAdoo in town for discussion.
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New York
New York Times
the World
Smith
Democratic Party
William G. McAdoo
the Times
South
Carter Glass
Virginia
George F. Milton
Chattanooga
King's Bright Lass Holds Championship
In Raleigh on April 23 the junior three year old Jersey championship of North Carolina was won by King's Bright Lass. The cow produced 557.04 pounds of butterfat and 11 758 pounds of milk over a 395 day official production test while carrying a calf for 187 days. Lass now holds the title and a silver medal, surpassing Eminent's Tidy Louise. The North Carolina department of agriculture owned and tested the prize.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
King’s Bright Lass
Eminent
Tidy Louise
Lass
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Governor McLean Expected Back From New York
Raleigh April 23 AP Governor McLean is expected back from New York tomorrow, according to the executive office.
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Raleigh
McLean
New York
Mississippi Valley flood death toll exceeds sixty after Greenville breach
Within an hour of the Greenville Mississippi levee break the death toll and homeless count climbed as floods spread across Arkansas and Mississippi. Rescue fleets of river craft and seaplanes saved thousands while guards fortified dykes and warnings of record Mississippi crests urged evacuations and preparations.
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Mississippi Valley
Arkansas
Missis Sippi
Mississippi
Greenville
Miss
Refugees rescue Bibles and portraits during flight
White refugees saved family Bibles and crayon portraits of relatives as they fled, leaving many household goods behind. The act highlights quick choices under duress and the enduring value of personal keepsakes in displacement.
Arkansas bans saving furniture in relief efforts
In Arkansas the relief stance prioritizes saving lives over furniture. J Cur ran Conway of Little Rock, chair man of the relief committee, emphasized that saving lives is the focus over salvage of furnishings.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
J. Curran Conway
Relief Committee
Refugees Rescued From Greenville Mississippi Flood Emergency
Fifteen hundred refugees were evacuated from Greenville Mississippi to Vicksburg by the steam boat Tollinger with assistance from the Minnesota river service. One covered barge held women and children, while 1,200 found shelter in the courthouse and 1,100 in two cotton warehouses. Descriptions noted people clinging to levees and trees as rescue boats operated amid deteriorating sanitary conditions and a disrupted water supply. Major Paxton of the Mississippi National Guard led relief efforts.
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Memphis
Tenn
Greenville
Tollinger
Vicksburg
Minnesota
Mississippi Warrior River Services
Paxton
Mississippi National Guard
Reynolds Airways Incorporated At 500000 Capital
Reynolds Airways Inc of Winston-Salem received a certificate of incorporation with 500000 authorized capital stock. Initial subscribers include Richard J. Reynolds, Geo W Orr, and N L Ferrell Jr of Winston-Salem. Other filings list Hub Bond and Mortgage Co in Charlotte and several firms in Elizabeth City Rocky Mount and Charlotte.
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Raleigh
Reynolds Airways, Inc
Winston-Salem
Richard J. Reynolds
Geo. W. Orr
N. L. Ferrell, Jr
W. N. Everett
Hub Bond and Mortgage Company
Charlotte
Capital
C. E. Phillips
W. K. Malone
Monroe
C. H. Edwards
Real Ice Cream, Inc
Elizabeth City
F. A. Wineke
Adelaide A. Wineke
Reistertown
S. W. Wineke
Elizabeth Ciy
Re. Edgemont Extension, Inc
Rocky Mount
H. S. Poole
L. H. Ashwy
A. Hicks
Rocky Meant
McRae Company
General Mercantile
M. V. McRae
T. L. McRae
Rockingham
W. ©. Debnam
Rapidometer Sales Corporation
Geo. A. Neal
J. M. Horner, Jr
Baxter Shemwell
Asheville
Refugees Reach Helena After Levee Disaster
The steamer Wabash arrived with 500 refugees from Knowlton's Landing Arkansas and two survivors of the Pelican disaster. The Chichester was due with more refugees as about 2,000 people were marooned on levee tops. Red Cross and American Legion manage relief while 900 workers study seven miles of dikes below Helena.
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Helena
Ark
Wabash
Knowlton
Uwanding
Oscar Clemmons
Julius Elder
Chichester
Knowlton Landing
Red Cross
American Legion
Mississippi Flood Ravages Delta as Death Toll Rises
Memphis April 23 AP The swollen Mississippi breaches levees and crevasses, flooding nine counties from Illinois to Arkansas. More than 50 dead and 75,000 homeless. nearly 100,000 at risk as levees fail and towns brace for ongoing deluge. Evacuation and sandbagging efforts surge along the lower valley.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Mississippi Delta
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Yace Basin
Arkansas River
New Madrid
White River
Vicksburg
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Smut
General Pershing
King Mountain
Shanghai
Suffolk
Astor House Hotel
Iwin
Independent Tobacco Warehouse Company
Mexico City
Guanajuato
Don Diego Hill
Pichardo
Stanton
Brackett
Blake
Smith and
Maddo Qui
King's Bright Lass
Greenville, Miss
R. J. Reynolds
Geo. Orr and
Ferrell
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