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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

5

Spectacular Rise in Steel Spurs Market Rally

U S Steel led a broad market rally with a gain of over 19 points to a new high of 2397 as steel and utility shares surged. Bethlehem Crucible and other major producers hit fresh highs amid strong earnings and heavy summer output. Credit conditions eased with calls at 7 percent in some markets and federal reserve action supporting liquidity. Private Tulsa dispatches hinted at record crude output last week.

Stanley W. Prenosil Associated Press New York U. S. Steel Common Laclede Gas Bethlehem Crucible Federal Reserve System General Electric Simmons Co A. M. Byers Frank G. Shattuck Warren Bros United Aircraft Wright Aeronautical American Power and Light Westinghouse Electric Montgomery Ward American Machine and Foly Gillette Safety Rator American Woolen Company Tulsa

Labor Status in the South Sparks Communist View

In Raleigh North Carolina Ed ward F McGrady of the American Federation of Labor says Southern textile labor treatment breeds communism. The federation supports a fair trial for Gastonia textile workers while condemning property destruction.

South Raleigh N. C Edward F. McGrady American Federation of Labor Miss Melvin Gastonia Charlotte National Textile Workers Union State Federation of Labor

New York Cotton Opens Steady on WeathHer View

Cotton opened steady with an advance as showers in the west and expected east rain hinted at boll weevil damage. Prices climbed to 18.22 for October and 18.77 for March, with later gains to 18.27 and 18.82 as traders covered and bought on the week’s crop condition decline.

New York Liverpool Wall Street P.C

Eggs firm receipts and prices rise in New York trading

New York reports egg market activity with receipts totaling 32 066. Fresh gathered extras reach 3 614 at 27 percent. Prices show movement for nearby white eggs and pullets with premiums noted for Pacific coast white in the August trading.

New York Pacific Coast

Radio Folk Defendants In Big Suit

Federal Judge Hugh M. Morris issued a judgment against Radio Corporation of America affecting about 90 percent of U S radio manufacturers and an estimated 826 million in back royalties. Plaintiffs include Francis W Dunmore P D Powell and Dubilier Condenser Corp. The suit started in 1927 over patents for radios without storage batteries. An injunction and full accounting will be sought pending royalty payments.

Wilmington Del Hugh M. Morris Radio Corporation of America Francis W. Dunmore Bureau of Standards Washington P. D. Powell Bureau Dubilier Condenser Corporation of New York Standart Daubilier Dunmore Lowell Dubilier The Radio Corporation Ratio Corporation

Sugar prices steady in New York market

Raw sugar held at 3.77 for spot duties in New York as about 575000 bags of Cuban sugar sold to local and outport refiners at 3.77. Refined sugar stayed at 5.50 with refiners listed, while second hands sold below this level.

New York

Potatoes Receipts and Market Steady Across States

Chicago reports 52 carloads on the track with 290 cars in transit and 380 total U S shipments at the trading fair. Prices show Irish cobblers moved by Kansas Missouri at 2.00 to 2.00, Nebraska 2.49 to 2.69, Wisconsin 2.30 to 2.40, Minnesota 2.00 to 2.50 with early Ohio varieties.

Chicago U. 8 S Kansas Missouri Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio

Dundee man shoots bear in Canada

Gus Cook of Dundee Illinois met a bear in Canada. His rifle registered four hits but the animal advanced. The fifth bullet stopped the bear.

Gus Cook Dundee Ill Canada Cook

Chicago Grain Prices Edge on Europe Demand

Evidence of large European demand for North American wheat sparked sharp price moves in Chicago futures. Profit taking followed, with wheat closing easy and minor declines for corn and oats while fats fluctuated for lard ribs and bellies. Prices opened high and trended lower through the session as crops outlooks remained uncertain.

Chicago North America Australia Argentina

Three Pullman Cars Wreck Near Pueblo

Three Pullman cars overturned and three others derailed when a baggage car truck broke on Santa Fe No. 5 bound for Chicago. The collision occurred 29 miles east of Pueblo early today with no injuries reported.

Pueblo Colo Chicago

Civitans Enjoy Magician's Show At Luncheon

High Point Civitan club members at the Sheraton hotel were entertained by magician N. P. Selwyn formerly of Spartanburg and now connected with Chautauqua work. He performed vanishing and exchanging tricks before about 35 attendees led by president David T. Yow. Geddie Strickland won the attendance prize. Guests included J. R. Weaver and Council Tucker.

High Point Civitan Club Sheraton Hotel N. P. Selwyn Spartanburg S. C David T. Yow Geddie Strickland Horace S. Haworth J. R. Weaver Hudson Sales Company High Point Council Tucker Jefferson Motor Company Greensboro Salisbury Civitans E. A. Hatcher, Jr Taylorsville Civitan

Two Year Old Confession Details Night Ride to Willis Home

A two year old confession recounts a June 11 night when a negro with a white accomplice drove by the Willis home several times. The man led the negro to the sheriff’s residence and garage, then the pair allegedly planned the entry before returning on foot after leaving the car.

Willis Rook

Sheriff Shot After Concealed Franco Escapes

A witness describes hiding near a hedge by a garage as the sheriff, an Esleinder man wearing a white shirt and straw hat, approached and entered the house. After a car arrived, the witness stepped out and fired three times, seeing the sheriff stagger and fall.

Former Burlington Resident Dies At Home

Curry M Bondurant born Martinsville Virginia February 27 1887 died at home 107 Anthony Street Burlington this morning after seven o clock following ten days of feeble health a heart attack caused his death He is survived by wife Dora Richardson six children Eugene Thelma Flora Pearl Ollie and others plus three brothers and three sisters He was a member of Welch Memorial M E Church and Guilford Council No 33 A B M F Funeral arrangements pending at Welch Memorial church with details to follow

Curry M. Bondurant Anthony Street Burlington Martinsville Billy and Mary Peacock Bondurant Parlington Dora Richardson Virginia Eugene FE. L. Proctor Flora Pierce Newport News Pearl Lowe Ollie Pierce High Point Thelma Bondurant Joe Statesville William Star Charlie Bondurant Sumpter S. C Laura Young Stokes County Cora Maynard Reidsville Betsy Poplin Bondurant Welch Memorial M. IE Guilford Council Welch M. P

John Gilbert Father John Pringle Dies in Hollywood

John Pringle, 67, actor and veteran head of stock companies in New York and Chicago, father of screen star John Gilbert, died in Hollywood. The longtime theater figure was known as the father of John Gilbert.

Hollywood Cal John Pringle New York Chicago John Gilbert

Rocky Mount Laborer Kills Wife and Himself

Ruffin Burt, 39, shot and killed his wife Rosella Price Burt, 21, in Rocky Mount North Carolina then killed himself after a quarrel about family affairs. He had been laid off from Atlantic Coast Line shops and earlier swallowed poison in a despondent episode. Eyewitnesses say he fired as his wife walked toward the cotton mill.

Rocky Mount N. C Ruffin Burt Rosella Price Burt Burt Atlantic Coast Line

Cotton futures open steady with gains in New Orleans market

The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with early advances of 9 to 12 points as favorable Liverpool cables and heavy rains in the eastern belt influenced traders. Prices climbed into the morning with October to January futures posting 14 to 17 point gains, closing very steady at 18 to 22 points higher.

New Orleans Liverpool P.C

Liverpool cotton prices and sales rise with American demand

Cotton futures closed steady as spot prices gain. American cotton led sales with 1,700 bales of a total 2,080. receipts reached 10,000. Prices for American grades show slight increases across strict good middling to middling, with futures: October 9.77, December 9.75, January 9.77, March 9.85, May 9.91, July 9.92.

Liverpool

Her Unborn Child Plays at the American Theater

The Shelton-Amos players present Her Unborn Child at the American theater for the first three days of the week. Miss Amos delivers a strong mother role and Beth Elliott charms as Mrs. Livingston. Martha Elliott debuts, impressing audiences and boosting the company’s strength in a well acted engaging show.

American Theater Shelton-Amos Miss Amos Beth Elliott Mrs. Livingston Martha Elliott Beth

New Chrysler Models Displayed at Local Showrooms

Chrysler cars will be shown at Gata City Motor Company show rooms with an open house from 7 to near midnight tonight. Manager Jack Burris said the new Chrysler is more beautiful than the old model and includes features not found on the former car.

Chrysler Gata City Motor Company Jack Burris

Mrs Gibson Leaves for Sister's Funeral

A message from Greenville N C reports the unexpected death of Mrs Vance Woodhouse sister of Mrs W H Gibson of this city. Mrs Gibson departed at once for Greenville where funeral services are set for tomorrow morning at 10 o clock.

Greenville N. C Vance Woodhouse W. H. Gibson

President Andrews in New York on Business Trip

Dr. R. M. Andrews, president of High Point College, is in New York on a business trip and is expected to return tomorrow morning.

Andrews New York R. M. Andrews High Point College

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