Proposed Inquiry in Southern Mills Ignites Senate Debate
The editorial urges a comprehensive Senate inquiry into textile mill workers nationwide, arguing comparisons with New England are essential. It cautions North Carolina lawmakers against blocking Wheeler's resolution and stresses the need for solid data to guide state social and economic policy.
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Simmons
Wheeler
Senate
United States
South
New England
North Carolina
Washington
McLean
Explaining Edmonds Interview Sparks North Carolina Clarification
The Charlotte Observer addresses claims about an Edmonds interview linked to the Gastonia strike. It clarifies Richard H. Edmonds in fact was not in Charlotte and the interview was with a relative of a Baltimore editor, dismissing the reported harsh comments about strikers as mistaken and not reflecting Edmonds's known judgments.
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Richard H. Edmonds
Manufacturers’ Record
Charlotte Observer
Gastonia
Mr. Edmonds
Observer
Charlotte
Baltimore
South
Edison to Seek Nationwide Young Scientific Prodigy
Thomas A. Edison will conduct a nationwide search for the boy with the keenest scientific mind. He asks state governors to assist in identifying promising youths for his development program.
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison to Sponsor 49 Boys From States in Talent Search
District of Columbia commissioners will select one boy from each state and the District to enter final tests judged by Edison. The brightest will receive four years of college training funded by Edison. Edison aims to cultivate multiple exceptional minds and believes the program could yield high returns for each state. The excerpt argues the rarity and value of a true scientific mind and reflects on Edison’s potential impact if his talents had followed a different path.
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Missioners
District of Columbia
Edison
Two Clubs Consolidate to Form Expanded Country Club
The Commercial club and the High Point Country club announce a merger plan. The uptown club will fold as facilities move to the Country club which will rebuild to include billiard and card rooms and extend its nine holes to eighteen.
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Commercial Club
High Point Country Club
Country Club
The Zoning Law and the North Main Case
Developments on North Main street raise doubts about the zoning law in High Point. Buildings extend south from Lexington avenue, including an Episcopal church moved to North Main and new stores rising across the street. The city expands the business zone, risking disruption to residential investments and home protections.
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North Main Street
High Point
Lexington Avenue
Episcopal Church
Roland Park
Mechanicsville
The Unpopular Workers in a Cause
The civil liberties union declares that one hundred well known figures support the birth control pamphlet case, amid government efforts to restrict dissemination and potential jail for defenders of the cause.
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The
Civil Liberties Union
Birth control pamphlet sparking strong public debate
Prominent figures plan to sign and mail an objectionable birth control pamphlet to President Hoover if its author is prosecuted for mail misuse. They wonder if the President will enforce laws while street propagandists push birth control on corners, amid public opposition and calls for informed information for health and safety.
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Hoover
Tennessee Laughs Back at New York Over Dennett Conviction
Bruce Catton notes New York's conviction of Mary Ware Dennett for sending obscene material by mail, faulting the trial as narrow minded and anti liberal. He contrasts with Tennessee's Scopes trial criticisms and calls out New York’s bigoted handling of the case.
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Tennessee
New York
Mary Ware Dennett
United States Health Service
New York State Health Department
Babies and Sleep Sickness A Curious Query
An old saying asks if infants can suffer from a sleeping sickness, exploring a quirky notion about baby health in a brief note.
Talking Marathon in New York Could Earn More
The statement notes the New York marathon might have attracted greater revenue if the promoter postponed the event until after Congress adjourned.
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New York
Geologists ponder sun kin and moonshine taste
Scientists link cultural preference for moonshine to regional history and accessibility while noting research on solar mindset and historical fuel sources. The discussion blends geology with social habit.
Women's clothes express sentiments says a novelist
A novelist notes that women's attire communicates mood more than specifics. Observers say many ladies lately appear vague in style, prompting reflections on whether fashion signals inner thoughts or simply follows trends.
Growth of Millionaires Surges to 40000 in 14 Years
The number of millionaires has grown to 40,000 in the last 14 years. Many are reported to have earned their wealth outside of the liquor business.
Prohibition Officers Shoot Ohio Soft Drink Proprietor
Prohibition officers in Ohio opened fire injuring the owner of a soft drink establishment. The incident followed tensions with local bootleggers and comes amid raids across the region.
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Ohio
Tamamny Hall Ends Run of Recent Favorites
Tamamny Hall observed Foot Health Week by dismissing a number of its recent favorites. The move signals a shift in staffing and program direction as the hall emphasizes health and fitness initiatives.
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Tamamny Hall
Boston Man Renounces Golf To Win A Woman
A Boston man quits golf to pursue marriage. reform is hard but a good woman can make a mas out of the poorest material.
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Boston
United Churchmen League Planned By Reformed Church
A plan to form a permanent men's organization in the Reformed Church in the United States will be presented at the May general synod in Indianapolis. The United Churchmen's League aims to unite men for evangelism stewardship and missions with local congregational units connected to the denomination. The idea grows from the 21 year effort by the Laymen's Missionary Movement and the recent Reformed Churchmen's Congress in Harrisburg.
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Reformed Church
United States
General Synod
Indianapolis
Wm. W. Anspach
Milton
Reformed Churchmen’s Congress
United Churchmen’s League
League
Salem Reformed Church
Harrisburg
City election choices urged to focus on competence and progress
The letter argues voters should demand clear plans from mayoral and council candidates. It urges candidates to explain how they would run the city, reduce taxes, improve police, roads, water and sewers, and balance present needs with the future, rather than focusing on voting rights.
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Enterprise
Funeral held for Mrs. LuVina Gibbs
Funeral services for Mrs. LuVina Gibbs widow of the late J. J. Gibbs were conducted at 11 o clock this morning at Yows Funeral Home chapel Rev M C Connor officiated. The Wesleyan Methodist choir sang Rock of Ages and Jesus Lover of My Soul. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers M O James H H Turner J W Allred Roy Connor A F Edwards and J M Robertson. Flowers were carried by Eula Hodgin Nina Cursey Elzie Suits Edith Eller Mary Jordan Thehna Maness Mrs R G Burke and Mrs G L Webber.
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Oakwood Cemetery
M. O. James
HH. L. Turner
J. W. Allred
Roy Connor
A. F. Edwards
J M. Robertson
Eula Hodgin
Nina Cursey
Elzie Suits
Edith Eller
Mary Jordan
Thehna Maness
R. G. Burke
G. L. Webber
Simplifying Spring Cleaning with Oilcloth Nook Coverings
Spring fever prompts households to simplify chores. Paper table cloths and napkins along with oilcloth breakfast nook coverings help cut laundry and reduce mothers burdens.
Mellon’s Canadian trip under fire in senate inquiry
Senator Walsh questioned Andrew Mellon’s 1925 Canada visit and links to Aluminum Company of America in a land deal. The deposition in a 1925 anti trust suit is seen as potentially showing Mellon’s interest in “carrying on” business. Further inquiry was urged as the record remained vague.
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Washington
Canada
Andrew Mellon
Aluminum Company of America
Senate Judiciary Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Norris
Mellon
Walsh
Montana
Aluminum Company
Mr. Mellon
Haskell
Duke
Tiaskell
Local Musicians to Broadcast on WNBC Tonight
Fielding Kearns and Cameron Ragan, well known local youths, will air a musical program on WNBC Greensboro tonight at 8. Kearns will play piano while Ragan uses a hand saw as a musical source. The program features popular and eccentric numbers.
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Fielding Kearns
Cameron Ragan
WNBC
Greensboro
Mr. Kearns
Mr. Ragan
Carnes Said to Have Bad Case Tuberculosis
Dr Richard Binion at the Georgia state prison says Clinton S Carnes former treasurer of the Southern Baptist Mission Board is suffering a bad case of tuberculosis and has been confined in the prison tuberculosis hospital for two weeks.
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Milledgeville, Ga
Richard Binion
Clinton S. Carnes
Southern Baptist Mission Board
Rockefeller to receive national social sciences honor tonight
The National Institute of Social Sciences will award John D Rockefeller Jr a gold medal for distinguished social service and promoting high business ethics and generosity. Other items note Francis P Garvan receiving the Priestley medal from the American Chemical Society and Harvard being restricted in a bequest to Jefferson Medical College. Big Bill Tilden becomes a USLTA official writer. Harvard players wear eye glasses. Harold Grange advises Temple football, and a New York case reveals Mrs. Davis earned 1 million while husband faced execution for murder tied to an insurance fraud venture.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
National Institute of Social Sciences
Columbus
Francis P. Garvan
American Chemical Society
Priestley Medal
Philadelphia
Harvard University
Jefferson Medical College of
Harvard
J. Ewing Mears
Bill Tilden
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Cambridge
Mass
Harold Grange
Temple University
Charles T. Davis
Davis
Chicago Gun Smith Confessed Aid in Submachine Gun Purchases
In Chicago on April 30 the coroner’s inquest reopened into the North Clark street massacre. Gunsmith Louis Scaramuzza testified he helped a stranger buy four submachine guns and guided him to Peter von Frantzin’s shop. he could not recall names or dates, and was jailed to compel memory recall. Coroner Bundesen ordered confinement. Police identified the gunman as Frank R. Thompson, an ex convict.
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Chicago
Clark Street
Louis Scaramuzza
Herman N. Bundesen
Scaramuzza
von Frantziu
Frank R. Thompesson
Thompson
Bessemer City Mill Resumes Full Day Shift
Gastonia April 30. The Asage Manufacturing company plant at Bessemer City closed last Tuesday due to a strike and resumed full day time operation this morning with a full complement of workers. Night shifts will not restart yet. About 120 people work at the plant.
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Gastonia
Asage Manufacturing Company
Bessemer City
Hoover Signs First 71st Congress Appropriation Bill
President Hoover has signed the house bill providing appropriations to meet expenses of the first session of the 71st Congress. This marks the first legislative measure enacted into law under Hoover’s administration.
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Washington
Hoover
House
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