Morrison Faces Tough Senate Race As Primary Looms
Raleigh August 15. Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate include Morrison Bowie Reynolds and Grist. Voters worry about hard times and wealth inequality while Grist and Reynolds challenge Morrison with anti establishment campaigns and strong campaigning skills.
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J. C. Baskervill
Raleigh
United States Senate
Cameron Morrison
Tom C. Bowie
West Jefferson
Robert R. Reynolds
Asheville
Frank D. Grist
Morrison
Grist
Reynolds
Bowie
Postage Raise On Letters Announced
The Post Office Department announced a rate increase effective September 1 for letters and postcards to Great Britain Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State. The new letter rate is 5 cents for the first ounce plus 3 cents for each additional ounce while postcards rise to 3 cents. The current rate is 2 cents.
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Washington
Great Britain
Norther
Ireland
Irish Free State
Post Office Department
Grid Star Quits School For Pro Tryout
St Louis star halfback Ted Saussele of Washington University will not return next fall. He has signed to try out as an outfielder with Danville in the Three-Bye league, Cardinal farm system.
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ST. Louis
Ted Saussele
Washington University
Danville
Cardinal Farm
Cotton supplies listed by Bureau
The census bureau reports U.S. cotton on hand July 31 at 6,369,405 bales. For 1930-31 season total supply reached 18,316,717 bales with distribution at 18,425,930. Factors include city crop adjustments and a modest excess distribution over supply.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Farmer-Playwright London Writes Play for Theater
George Curtis, a farmer who wrote during his hours away from the plow, has produced a play titled Retribution. After four years of balancing farm duties, his work has been accepted for production by a major theater with an early opening date.
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London
George Curtis
Hospital count in the United States and New York state
About 7280 hospitals operate in the United States with around 700 located in New York state.
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United States
New York State
Prisoner at Sea Without Country Faces Longer Detention
Peter Russell a 29 year old seaman confined aboard the Winona County as a man without a country. Born in North Carolina he claims, but federal authorities doubt his birthplace. Russell was born in North Carolina, says he served in the coast guard and was discharged in 1928. His wife lives in North Carolina. Boston immigration officials are reviewing his case.
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Morrison
Grist
U. S.S. Senate
North Carolina
Bowie
Senate
Reynolds
United States
Ashe
Ashe County
Democratic Party
Peter Russell
Baltimore
Winona County
England
Russell
Winona
Atlantic
Boston
Coast Guard
Edenton
Bear Swamp
Russell Held Aboard Ship Pending Further Notice
Captain R B Atherton recounts taking Russell to England twice and returning him. He states Russell gave multiple places of birth, which led to his predicament and ongoing detention aboard the vessel until more information is obtained.
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Russell
R. B. Atherton
England
Six-Year-Old Competes As Youngest Entrant In Gulf AAU Swim Meet
In Houston Texas Jack Overman aged six became the youngest entrant at the Gulf AAU swim meet. The event drew regional swimmers with Overman’s participation noted by officials.
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Houston
Tex
Jack Overman
Gulf A. A. U
Pullman Berth Rates Cut to Fill Upper Berths Trial
The Pullman company will charge half the price of lower berths on selected routes from August 20 for three months to test demand. The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the experiment due to many unoccupied upper berths. If successful, broader adoption may follow.
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Washington
Pullman Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jersey City
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Penalty of Success in Liverpool Ties Health Risks
Dr John Hay of Liverpool University warns that success breeds high blood pressure and fatal outcomes. He says top performers are pressured by friends and overloaded with committees, causing constant hustle and mental strain.
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Liverpool
John Hay
Liverpool University
Tigers Buy Al McElreath From Joplin Western Association
The Detroit Tigers purchased 19 year old out fielder Al McElreath from the Joplin Western Association club. About 60 percent of Yellowstone National Park visitors are women.
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Detroit Tigers
al McElreath
Joplin
Yellowstone National Park
Lea Companies Overstated Property Bonds in Nashvilles Case
A jury heard that United Properties Inc issued 450 000 in bonds backed by real estate valued at 188 347 13. Lea and associates including Luke Lea Jr E P Charnet and Wallace B Davis face conspiracy to defraud charges tied to 1 300 000 in alleged loanees and bond collateral at Central Bank and Trust. Pryor testified that four Lea firms issued 1 600 000 in bonds on lands valued 646 917 96 with prior liens and marked collateral later drawn from the market.
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Asheville
N. C
United Properties, Inc
Lake Lea Company
Nashville
Tenn
E. C. Pryor
Lea
Central Bank and Trust Company
Johnson
Tennessee
Central Bank
Central Properties, Inc
Pryor
Central Properties
Standard Properties, Inc
Belle Meade Land Company
Deers of Trust
Navy boxing match ends in technical knockout
In Montauk New York an ex marine selects the heavy weight champion of the Atlantic fleet. Referee Gene Tunney gives a technical knockout to Steve Dimeter of Toledo over Paul Breakton of Bangor Maine. In New York Gloria Swanson contemplates marriage if happy awaiting divorce decree from the Marquis de la Falaise.
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New York
Gloria Swanson
Aquitania
Michael Farmer
Paddy
Marquis de la Falaise
Constance Bennett
Paris
Arnold Bennett ashes buried in mother's grave
In Burslem England Arnold Bennett novelist was laid to rest in his mother's grave in a quiet ceremony. The rector did not know whose ashes were interred, and the services were conducted with secrecy.
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Burslem
England
Arnold Bennett
Lebanon and Nashville Turnpike Company Surrenders Charter
The Lebanon and Nashville Turnpike Company, incorporated by Andrew Jackson and founded in 1835, has surrendered its charter as its toll road property is acquired for state highways. Alabama and Tennessee universities sign a six year football contract. Larry Gilbert of the New Orleans Pelicans began as a scoreboard operator.
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Nashville, Tenn
Andrew Jackson
Lebanon and Nashvile Turnpike Company
Alabama
Tennessee
Larry Gilbert
New Orleans Pelicans
Playground workers to be discontinued after six profitable weeks
Asheboro reports six weeks of successful playgrounds run by Mary McCain for girls at the city park and Jos T. Fox for boys at Lind field. Attendance averaged 100 to 150 daily, totaling over 3000 children reached. The Boy Scouts plan an open air circus August 17 under R C Lees riding devices with Bunn Hae supervising. Deputies Ben Morgan and Pearl Barnes seized a copper distillery setup with a 35 gallon still, mash destroyed. J W Jenkins discussed adding state prisoners to Randolph county work force, suggesting eight to ten more men beyond the current nineteen.
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Asheboro
Mary McCain
Jos T. Fox
Lind
Murcia
Boy Scouts of America
R. C. Lee
Desvices
Bunn Hae
Ben Morgan
Pearl Barnes
Randolph
J. W. Jenkins
Alamance
Chateham
Ashe
Carl King
Mr. Jenkins
Randolph County
Swedish metallurgist advances aluminum plating of iron
A Swedish metallurgist unveils a new process to plate iron with aluminum, claiming improved surface characteristics and corrosion resistance for steel components. The development suggests potential applications in automotive, construction, and tooling industries.
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