German Voters Again Short of Hitler Victory in Elections
In Berlin and across Germany the Nazi drive for a majority fell short as the Nazis won about 229 seats while the Communists rose to 89, signaling continued radicalization. Berlin results show Nazis 754,468 and Communists 721,252, with Socialists close behind. The day was peaceful after prior riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
General von Schleicher
Hitler
Rbeiidhag
Bavarian People's Party
Economic Party
Agricultural Alliance
Eee Ee
Pao Party
Eee Eer
Alfred Hugenberg
Eich
Greater Berlin
Heinrich Bruening
Franz von Papen
Politics Bubbles As Parties Score Points In Campaign Drift
Washington August 1 The piece notes continued campaign sparring as supporters switch sides to Roosevelt with backing from Massachusetts Governor Ely. Democrats plot fundraising drive with Frank Walker named treasurer of the DNC while Republicans push plans led by Everett Sanders in Rutland Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Ely
New York
Frank C. Walker
Drive For Money
Walker
Democratic National Committee
James A. Farley
Coolidge Urged to Unite Wage Earners and Business
Boston August 1 Calvin Coolidge is urged to unite wage earners and business men for mutual protection in the present economy. Admiral Richard F Byrd, chair of the National Economy League, relayed a message from President Coolidge calling for non partisan cooperation and organized effort to bolster public confidence and economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Calvin Coolidge
Richard F. Byrd
National Economy League
Ral Byrd
Ident
Hhe
Tobacco Warehouses Burn in Reidsville Causing Big Loss
Fire destroyed three large tobacco sheds belonging to J. H. Burton and Company in Reidsville North Carolina. Estimated damage above 100000 dollars. About 1,500000 pounds of tobacco in storage and two auto trucks were lost. Two nearby small dwellings burned as origin remained undetermined. Limited insurance coverage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidsville
N. C
J. H. Burton and Company, Inc
Quietly Ended Hosiery Strike With 93 000 Return to Work
More than 93 000 workers returned to hosiery plants after a settlement led by Governor Gardner on the arbitration board. Most mills reopened, relief committees continued aid, and preparations for renewed wage talks and possible mass meetings were reported as negotiations with Adams Millis and Highland Cotton Mills continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams- Millis
Highland Cotton
C. Max Gardner
D. W. Bradley
Guilford
English Street
Elm
Adams-Millis Corporation
Pine and
Church Streets
Highland Mill
Stehli Silks Corporation
Shooting at Durham Station Leaves Man Wounded
Ernest Perry of Franklinton was shot in the back during an attempted robbery at a Durham filling station early today. Casualities and suspects are not detailed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Ernest Perry
Franklinton
Here
Trust Bust Suit Opens Over Appalachian Coals
In Asheville on August 1 the government began a Sherman anti trust trial against Appalachian Coals Inc and 136 coal operators across four states. The case tests how far the law allows cooperative selling groups and seeks to dissolve the company as a restraint of trade. Defense led by Col. William J. Donovan argues contracts are not price fixing agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Appalachian Coals, Inc
John Lord O'Brian
U. S&s
William J. Donovan
New York
Donovan
O'Brian
Appalachian Coals
Revolt Executions Reported in Peru
The government announced that 44 men were executed last Wednesday at Trujillo for participation in the Lima revolt that began earlier last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Trujillo
Kingfish Campaign Stop in Magnolia Supports Mrs Caraway
Huey P. Long toured south Arkansas with campaign rallies praising Senator Hat tie W Caraway. He attacked national leaders while praising Caraway as a key ally for common people. Mrs Caraway addressed the crowd at courthouse square before Long’s caravan moved to Eldorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ark
South
Arkansas
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Hattie W. Caraway
Courthouse Square
Senate
Aang Doen
Robinson
Caraway
Wall Street
Eldorado
Explosion Kills Or Injures Dozen And Scatters Jewels All Over Street
An explosion in the sub basement of the Kitz Tower hotel killed five firemen and injured many others during a blaze in the hotel paint shop. Jewelry shoppe debris scattered gems worth over $100,000. Two clerks were severely cut, and two diamond brooches, an emerald ring, and a pearl necklace were among the jewels lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kitz Tower
Thomas Kirkpatrick
Sith Street
Kirkpatrick
17Th Street
Pratt
Engine Company No. 2
Red Cross Keeps Hands Off Bonus Marchers Policy
Washington reports the Red Cross adopted a hands off stance toward the Johnstown bonus marchers while the DC grand jury opened an investigation into riots that killed a veteran. Pelham Glassford testified as police chief, and Governor Pinchot planned to visit the encampment to address the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington
Johnstown
National Red Cross
District of Columbia Grand Jury
James L. Fieser
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Pelham D. Glassford
Owens waives homicide robbery hearing in Greensboro
B B Owens and Mrs W E French associate in a February shooting case waived preliminary hearing on highway robbery and larceny. Owens held for prison in Raleigh while awaiting appeal. he already has a 15 to 20 year sentence for the assault. The August 8 hearing was set to review a motion to set aside the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
B. B. Owens
W. E. French
Owens
Norris Horner
Raleigh
French
Here
Death Toll From River Overflow Reaches 500 In Shanghai
The Chu Kiang flood in Shanghai’s poorer districts has killed about 500 people after heavy rains in Canton basin. Many homes collapsed, including an old age home where 80 residents died, and about 600 houses were wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chu Kiang
Canton River
China
Canton
Olympic weight lifting opens with French winners
Beverly Hills California July 31 Opening events of the Olympic program see two weight lifting titles won by French competitors one a dancing teacher the other a gambling house dealer Canada leads early followed by Italy and Argentina with 105000 spectators seeking the milliner who styled French berets on American athletes. The lone endurance test is a 10 000 meter prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hilia
Cal
Canada
Italy
Addison Day Sets Record as 82-Year-Old Commuter
New York reports Addison H. Day, 82, begins his 64th year as a weekday commuter. The Marine Midland Trust executive travels 8:17 a.m. from Chatham, N Y, aboard the Lackawanna line, totaling 960000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Addison H. Day
Day
Marine-Midland Trust Company
Lackawana
Chatham
N. d
Sunday baseball charges dropped in Wilmington case
Judge George Harriss ruled warrants against 38 members of the Wilmington and Raleigh clubs and others tied to the first Sunday game were not criminal actions. Players pleaded guilty to playing ball on Sunday. civil action would be needed for forfeits. Ground officials and vendors also faced warrants as he noted the statute bans work or play on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
George Harriss
New Hanover
Justice of the Peace
Harriss
Recorder’s Court
Three Drown As Result Of Rains Near Anderson
Heavy rains in western Anderson County caused washouts and flooded roads. Herman Holcomb 35 Anderson Henry Mack 24 and his wife both from Anderson drowned in two separate incidents while Lucy Jefferson survived after being trapped in a submerged sedan. rescue efforts followed as train service and bridges were affected by the 20 year record rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, S.C
Anderson
8. C
Anderson County
Herman Holcomb
Ander
Henry Mack
Lucy Jefferson
Holcomb
R. G. Jefferson
Taylors Creek
Miss Jefferson
Wylie Hills
Jefferson
Helcomb
Ehringhaus Plans Raleigh Stay To Learn State Government
Democratic gubernatorial nominee J C B Ehringhaus said he will spend much time in Raleigh through January to learn every phase of state government. He will await the Democratic state executive committee meeting August 9 before launching his campaign against Clifford Frazier. Ehringhaus declined on a timetable for party chairmanship but indicated agreement with Senator Robert R Reynolds on strategy and left writing of administration bills to the budget and revenue departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Clifford Frazier
Ehringhaus
Robert R. Reynolds
J. Wallace Winborne
Marion
Winborne
General Assembly
Budget Bureau
Revenue Department
Strategie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reichstag
William Hushka
Chicago
George Shinault
Capital
Shinault
Hushka
Everett Sanders
National Committee
Rutland
Mont
Velt” Brou
Washington, D. C
U. S
Camp Marks
H.l McCloskey
Soolidge
Adams-Millis
Highland
Kingfish
Mrs. Caraway
Harry Archer
Bellevue Hospital
Gifford Pinchot
Formet
Ritchie
Maryland
Walter W. Waters
Veterans
Will
Gers
Roger
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!