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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1930
Page
1
Chicago dispatch reports the state's attorney released preserved records from a slain gang leader showing huge liquor and vice receipts on one side and large disbursements to judges politicians and police on the other.
British steamer Tahiti reports passengers and crew abandoning ship after a tailshaft failure 500 miles southwest of Rarotonga. The Norwegian and American vessels Ventura and Tofu head to aid, with Tahiti’s bulkheads feared to give way and rescue efforts underway.
Opera star Mary Lewis was granted a divorce from Michael Bohnen after a ten minute hearing in Los Angeles. She testified Bohnen abused her and damaged property during their marriage begun in New York in 1927. A property settlement awards Lewis $35,000.
A severe cloudburst with hail and lightning plowed through Southwestern Massachusetts and Central Connecticut. Worcester reports over a million dollars in damage. Westfield tobacco crops suffer the worst loss in 50 years. Windsor Connecticut workers killed by lightning. widespread flooding disrupts streets, power, and telephones.
Nationalist leaders in Shanghai cite a turning point after Tsinan's capture by government troops. Chiang Kai-Shek predicts Henan rebels will retreat and Kaifeng Chengchow falls soon. Northern fleeing forces abandon munitions, while Kiangsi rebels and communists raid the south. News from Nanking confirms the city’s dangers.
New York stock market swings amid bear panic with Radio Corp. shares selling after a $2 million deficit on earnings. Declines ease then edge lower in final minutes. few active issues gain while major names slip. Trading slows with under 1 million shares.
Oliver Moore, an African American man sought since July 18 for an alleged attack on two Edgecombe County girls, 7 and 5, was captured by farmer E. E. Harrell near Tarboro and jailed in Edgecombe awaiting trial. Moore admitted his identity but denied the crime.
British forces rush north to Peshawar in the northwest frontier as martial law remains in force. Tribesmen raid supply depots and attack European cantonments, cutting communications while reinforcements gather in Kohat and Khan ki valley areas.
Three United States senators Burton K Wheeler of Montana Bronson Cutting of New Mexico and Alben W Barkley of Kentucky viewed the Russian crown jewels in Moscow. The collection is described as the world's greatest single set of gems valued between 250 000 000 and 300 000 000 dollars.
Durham August 16. A major whiskey roundup netted 24 people, eight federal prohibition agents and two deputy marshals led the operation under H. V. Andrews of Wilson. Defendants waived hearings. many posted bonds or remained jailed awaiting bail as federal court opens September 1 with trials likely September 2.
Helen Wills Moody dismissed reports that a $20 000 bequest from the will of James J Phelan could affect her amateur tennis standing. The former U S Senator's will, filed in San Francisco, notes the gift as appreciation for her California championship. Moody called the suggestion absurd and said she would not alter her status. The issue echoes Bobby Jones on amateur code.
Thomas Scott Rollins, 58, prominent North Carolina attorney and political figure, died at his Asheville home Saturday morning from complications after a paralytic attack. He collapsed in his Jackson Building office Wednesday afternoon while preparing for a $50,000 Buncombe Superior Court case. his death prompted adjournments and a county bar memorial.
Dense black smoke rose from lower Blakeburn mine levels halting rescue attempts for 42 men entombed after Wednesday night explosion and cave in. Officials ordered rescuers above ground fearing a fire in number four tunnel could trigger another explosion.
W. O. Hairston a 55 year old tailor from 319 South Hamilton street stabbed himself three times this afternoon at Guilford General hospital where doctors said the wounds were not fatal. He told police he would welcome death and blamed lack of funds and work for his act, saying he had no other reason to live.
Clyde R. Hoey Shelby attorney and keynote speaker at the Randolph county Democratic convention lauded 30 years of Democratic gains in North Carolina. He accused Republicans of hypocrisy on prohibition, urged electing a senator and ten congressmen, and praised Democratic performances over promises.
In St Louis on August 16, Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine refueled their endurance plane Greater St Louis and began the twenty seventh day of sustained flight after 625 air hours. Manager Bill Pickens complains of low returns from contracts while oil firms promise 7000 in product sponsorship. He criticizes a New York company for a $1000 ad price as fans flocked to the display with no charges.
In Charlotte on August 16 three more middle Atlantic swimming marks were set, bringing the meet’s total new records to 12. Henrietta Gibson of Charleston clocked 1.36 1 4 in the senior women 100 yard breaststroke, beating Margaret Holder of Winston-Salem. Melvin Flannagan of Chimney Rock swam 440 yards in 5.47 2 4 to better Tom Knickerbocker of Knoxville. William McAnnally of High Point posted 50 yard junior breaststroke in 36 seconds flat, shaving 1/5 second from Walter Groover of Savannah’s mark.
Sir Thomas Lipton, 81, arrives from the Leviathan at Quarantine aboard the Macom amid a hero’s welcome in New York. He declares if he fails this time he will try again, confident Shamrock V can win the emblem of international yachting supremacy.
Carl Dann Jr of Orlando Florida leads Julius Hughes of Atlanta by two holes after nine of 36 holes in the championship round of the Biltmore Forest invitation golf tournament played in Asheville.
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