Unrest Rises at Ohio Penitentiary Amid Mass Revolt
In Columbus a prison revolt erupts after a fire kills 318 inmates. About 2000 convicts threaten to kill guards unless released, while 100 in the chapel rally to incendiary speeches. Guards and National Guard surround the yard as convicts demand clemency for John Richardson, tobacco supply, and removal of the board of clemency.
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Columbus
Ohio
National Guard
George Richmond
Penitentiary
Richardson
Cooper
Serious Fighting Reported In India
An Associated Press dispatch notes intensified violence across India with a rebel killed at Chittagong and rioting in Calcutta sparked by news of a political prisoner’s hunger strike. Speaker V. J. Patel reportedly offered resignation. Ramnik Lal received one year’s rigorous imprisonment for contraband salt. Gandhi addressed the attacks on civil disobedience, pledging minority protection after independence.
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Chittagong
India
Peshawar
Calcutta
J. M. Sen Gupta
Legislative Assembly
Ramnik Lal
Dandi
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohamed Ali
Gandhi
Tariff Plan Emerges From Hoover Breakfast Conference
At a morning meeting with President Hoover, Republican leaders decided the House should first consider the conference report on the tariff bill. The plan aims for a House vote next week after the report is prepared, with key disputed sections focusing on sugar cement lumber shingles and silver. The White House avoided discussing rates and administrative provisions, noting broad agreement on most items.
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Washington
Hoover
House
White House
Senate
George Akerson
Tariff Commission
Walhalla lynching prompts governor ordered probe
The Walhalla lynching of Allen Green prompts a full inquiry ordered by Governor Richards. Sheriff John Thomas suffered a fractured skull, is hospitalized in Anderson, and a suspect, John Sanders of Walhalla, is under arrest as part of the county coroner’s investigation into the mob attack and the jail raid.
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Richards
Walhalla
Allen Green
John Thomas
John Sanders
Thomas
Eugene
Sanders
J. R. Pea
Oconee County
Anderson County
Greenville
Ss. C
Piedmont
Saunders
Vietoer Monaghan Mill
Richard
Columbia
8. C
Unifying of border patrol urged in Congress debate
Ogden Mills under secretary of the treasury told a House committee that a unified border patrol should enforce prohibition at land and water borders and bar entry of all persons and merchandise except at designated ports of entry. He argued a clear statutory rule is essential to let the patrol function without interpreting multiple laws.
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Washington
Ogden Mills
Secretary of the Treasury
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Unified
Border Patrol
Law Enforcement Commission
United States
Four Workmen Die in Ammonia Reservoir Blast
An explosion at a Belgian factory reservoir released ammonia fumes killing four workers and injuring seventy others, ten seriously. Rescue teams and officials investigated the incident near Siege.
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Siege
Belgium
Here
Young People Lead At Western NC Woman's Missionary Meet
Delegates at the 18th annual Western North Carolina conference of the Woman's Missionary Society hear reports from the young people's and children's departments. Over 200 youths attend as Miss Amy B Hackney outlines projects and the penny campaign to buy a piano for African children and the Philippines treasure chest drive.
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The
Woman’s Missionary Society
Western North Carolina
M. FE
Young People’s Conference
J. F. Spruill
Amy B. Hackney
Bremen Liner Collides With British Tanker in Fog
The German liner Bremen slightly collided with the British tanker British Grenadier near Dungerness in fog. The Bremen continued to Southampton with minor damage, while the tanker suffered severe port-side damage and oil spills, anchoring at Deal Roads after diverting for medical attention.
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Bremen
Dover
Eng
Europa
British Grenadier
Dungerness
Lish
Southampton
Deal
Deal Roads
Census estimates put High Point population around 36 791 to 37 569
The Enterprise lists two reader estimates from Wiley and Stone for High Point with counts of 36 791 and 37 569. The paper invites more guesses before the official census figures are released and offers a one year subscription to the closest guess.
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High Point
Enterprise
Morning Mail
Co. O. Wiley
L. W. Stone
Adams Street
Battleship figures won't be pushed into cruiser gowns
New York report notes a fashion revolt by women 175 pounds or more who will form a committee at the State Federation of Women's Clubs to push back against crammed, slim outfits. A style show will feature "horrible examples" to illustrate how clothing fails plus-size figures.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ber
Rotary Luncheon Hosts High Point College Faculty
The High Point Rotary Club hosted the college faculty led by Dr. R. M. Andrews. Dean P. E. Lindley highlighted six years of progress, noting the college became a standard four year A grade institution and saved local families at least $20 per student annually, totaling about $150,000 for the city. Andrews spoke on the college’s debts and assets, citing $219,000 indebtedness at opening and property valued around $500,000.
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High Point Rotary Club
High Point College
Chase Idol
R. M. Andrews
Andrews
P. E. Lindley
Dean Lindley
High Point
Moore faces second murder charge in Prohibition raid
In West Palm Beach on April 24 a jury acquitted George W. Moore of the Mon cure slaying. County officials said a second murder case tied to the raid that killed federal agents Franklin Patterson and two others may proceed. Bond for Moore remained at 10000 as the case develops.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
George W. Moore
W. E. Roebuck
Moore
Robert K. Moncure
Fanklin R. Patterson
Miss Pollard Crowned Apple Queen at Shenandoah Festival
In Winchester Virginia Suzanne Pollard daughter of Virginia governor is crowned Queen Shenandoah at the seventh annual apple blossom festival. Georgia Governor L G Hardman will place the crown. The event brings together Virginia Governor Pollard Georgia Governor Hardman and former Virginia governor Harry F Byrd noted as a leading apple grower.
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Winchester
Old Dominion
Shenandoah Valley
Suzanne Pollard
Virginia
Shenandoah
G. Hardman
Georgia
Miss. Pollard
Gov. Pollard
Hardman
Harry F. Byrd
Senate votes to cut European immigration to 80 000
The Senate approved reducing European immigration to 80 000 per year, voting 41 to 31. Senator Harris of Georgia sought to halve European quotas as part of a broader restriction bill, while Norbeck's amendment altered the measure repealing national origins limits.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
Harris
Georgia
Harrie
Norbeck
South Dakota
Town Fire Damages Watts Dry Goods In $20000 Blaze
A fire in Taylorsville destroyed the Watts dry goods store, with damage placed at 20000 dollars. Fire departments from Statesville Hickory and Wilkesboro aided and confined the blaze to a single building.
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Taylorsville
George W. Watts
Statesville
Hickory
Wilkesboro
Mussolini Daughter Weds Count Ciano in Quiet Rome Ceremony
In Rome on April 24 Benito Mussolini married his daughter Edda to Count Galeazzo Ciano, secretary at the Vatican embassy. The church of St. Joseph hosted dignitaries as the premier and family observed a discreet, solemn ceremony followed by a visit to St. Peter's tomb before a private honeymoon.
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Itay
Edda Mussolini
Gallazzo Ciano
Church of St. Joseph
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Duce
Edda
Galeazzo Giano
Galeazzo Ciano
Holy See
St. Joseph
Il Duce
Villa Torlonia
Signorina Edda
Count Ciano
Donna Rachello Mussolini
Countess Ciano
Enrico’ Bossis
Offen
Giovelano Pascuccci
St. Peter's
St. Peter
Mussolini
West Virginia's Greer declines civil service post
H. G. Greer of West Virginia refuses the nomination as civil service commissioner recently offered by President Hoover.
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Ashington
H. G. Greer
West Virginia
Hoover
National flare over capital police slayer probe
Representative Mary Norton of New Jersey deplored the capital police for ruining the reputation of the innocent as they search for the slayer of Mary Baker.
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Ashington
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
Capital
Mary Baker
Milner Named General Manager of Farmers National Grain
George S. Milner of Alton Illinois was announced today as general manager of the Farmers National Grain corporation by Legge, chairman of the Federal Farm board, marking a key leadership appointment in national grain policy.
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Ashington
George S. Milner
Alton
Hlls
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Legge
Federal Farm Board
Chicago Crime Commission lists 28 gangsters opposing law
Chicago April 24. The Chicago Crime Commission published a list titled Who's Hoodlum In Chicago naming 28 notable gangsters including Alfonso Capone Bugs Moran Joe Aiello and others. The list was sent to law enforcement with a warning these men are public enemies and should be treated accordingly.
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Chicago
Alfonso Capone
Chicago Crime Commission
Frank J. Loesch
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
George
Bugs) Moran
Dion O’banion
Polack
Joe’ Saltis
Frankie Lake
Terry
Druggan
Joe Aiello
Aiello
Westside
The
Crime Commission
Capone
Underworld
Loesch
Prohibition Hearings Hear College and Ontario Views
Princeton football coach W. W. Roper testified that secret drinking harms students and families in colleges and communities. Mrs. Riis argued that enforcing a failed law harms the poor. Ontario’s liquor chief explained a shift from prohibition to government control amid floods of illicit liquor.
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Washington
Ontario
Canada
House Judiciary Committee
W. W. Roper
Princeton
Riis
New York
Jacob A. Riis
Henry Drayton
Liquor Control Board of
Dartmouth Social Science Faculty Opposes Parker Nomination
Nineteen members of Dartmouth College's social science faculty petitioned Senators Moses and Keyes to vote against confirmation of Judge John J. Parker to the Supreme Court. They cited objections including Parker's attitude toward labor's rights and toward African Americans, and noted perceived greater ability among other judges on the bench.
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Washington
Moses and
Keyes
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
John J. Parker
Supreme Court
North Carolina
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Ea Seas
Bulletins
William Lee Brand
S. Green Proffitt
Asthington
Congress
Couzens
Republican
Michigan
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Bill Roper
Judiciary Committee
Dartmouth Social Science
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