League of Women Voters Convention Tackles Home Problems
Louisville on April 29 reports the tenth anniversary convention of the League of Women Voters focusing on home issues like unemployment women workers in southern mills and maternity and infancy legislation. Representative Williamson notes the bill’s fate depends on women’s backing while Dr. Broadus Mitchell appeals to the voters.
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Louisville
League of Women Voters
Washington
Senate
House
Williamson
South Dakota
League
Broadus Mitchell
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Motor Club Seeks Ban on Thumb Tourists in N Carolina
The Carolina Motor Club based in Greensboro backs a bill to make it illegal to stand on streets or highways soliciting a ride. Captain Charles D. Farmer of the state highway patrol and W. S. Spruill of the automotive bureau support the move against thumb tourists.
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Greensboro
Carolina Motor Club
Charles D. Farmer
State Highway Patrol
W. S. Spruill
State Automotive Bureau
Labor reform pitch for mill workers in southern industry
A speaker urged better conditions in southern cotton mills through legislation. He said mill village workers were virtually without a voice politically or economically and endured long hours and low pay.
Census Figures For Vincennes Moline and Fulton
Census figures show Vincennes Indiana at 17 532 up 372 or 2 percent Moline Illinois 32 330 up 1 596 or 5 percent and Fulton New York 228 450 down 593 or 4 5 percent.
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Vincennes
Ind
Moline
Ills
Fulton, N. Y
Henderson Likely 10 Be Republican Senate Nominee
Republican leaders prepare for a primary fight sparked by Rev. Dorsett of Wake Forest. Greensboro attorney orth D. Henderson announced his candidacy and is likely to stand unopposed in the Republican primary. Democrat Dr. J. T. Burrus is the only announced Democrat, with incumbent Senator James Duncan not seeking re election after becoming state party chairman.
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Mr. Dorsett
Wake Forest
Greensboro
Senate
J. T. Burrus
Burrus
Henderson
James §. Duncan
State
Republican Executive Committee
Mrs Spencer Buried At Deep River Church
Funeral services for Mrs. E. E. Spencer who died at her home on the Greensboro highway Sunday afternoon were held at Deep River Friends church this morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. T. A. Sykes and Rev. J. Waldo Woody led the service with a quartet comprising Miss Anna Mendnhall Mrs Orianna B James C L Gray Jr and Willard Mendnhen.
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E. E. Spencer
Greensboro Highway
Deep River Friends Church
T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
J. Waldo Woody
Oak Hill Friends Church
Anna Mendenhall
Orianna B. James
C. L. Gray, Jr
Williard Menden
Memorial Service Readings and Burial Details
Hall sang The Ninety and Nine and Haven of Rest with Mr Gray performing The Old Rugged Cross. Pallbearers were I L Spencer J B Spencer Paul Spencer Morrison Spencer Max Wall Rayford Cox. flower bearers included Margaret Spencer Julia Williard Marie Hawkins Alma Davis Helen Osborne Gladyce Spencer Pauline Spencer Helen Davis Rachel Wall Stella Spencer and several others. Interment followed at Deep River cemetery.
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Hall
Parker Denies False Prosecution Charge In Senate Clash
Judge Parker issues telegram denying he prosecuted any case with documents proving innocence of defendants. Sparks follow as Senators Gillett Hastings and Borah debate labor contracts and the supreme court’s role. Parker clarifies Harness case evidence and his conduct, asserting no withheld proof of innocence exists.
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Parker
Gillett
Massachusetts
Hastings
Delaware
Borah
Supreme Court
Tri-City
Senate
United
Dill
Washington
Senator Overman
Marion C. Early
St. Louis
Early
Baker
Groner
Mr. Early
John J. Parker
Driver’s Hit Run Fatality Tells of North Carolina Native
Ray Kirby 27 of Goldsboro North Carolina died in a hospital from injuries after a hit and run crash near Lansford Pennsylvania. Companion John Sniscak suffered a leg amputation from the same crash and Kirby will be sent to his hometown for burial.
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Lansford
Ray Kirby
Goldsboro
N. C
John Sniscak
Kirby
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Ladies’ Florsheim Shoes
Matrix and Footfriend Shoes
Miller’s
Odds and Ends
Ee Ae
A. E. Nettleton Shoes
I. Miller
Motor Club
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