Curley Threatens Libel Suit Over 1928 Campaign Reports
Former Boston mayor James M. Curley threatens a criminal libel suit against a Massachusetts Republican official and newspapers over circulated reports that he distributed anti Catholic literature to sway votes. The piece argues libel has long influenced campaigns and could push politics toward greater caution and decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James M. Curley
Republican National Committee
Massachusetts
Curley
Abraham Lincoln
Norris Faces Fire Again at Fort Worth Church
Rev. Dr. J. Frank Norris of Fort Worth Texas sees his First Baptist church damaged by another blaze amid past controver sy and trials. The preacher, known for clashes with vice and previous arson and murder cases, was in Wisconsin on vacation when the latest fire struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Norris
Fort Worth
Texas
First Baptist Church
Texas City
Norris
D. E. Chipps
McNinch Accused of Blocking Election Law Compliance
The article portrays Frank McNinch, former chairman of a political committee, as defying state election laws by failing to file an expense account. It argues that most associated with his 1928 walkout favor lawful, corruption-free elections and would urge him to obey the corrupt practices acts. The piece laments his insistence on popular approval for his defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Frank R. MecNinch
McNinch
Industrial fires hit Asheboro workers and city
The text argues major town fires devastate workers who rely on plants for earnings, detailing Asheboro losses of two factories over a week, totaling $280000 with $160000 insured. It notes worker stake as preferred stock, impact on the city, and calls for coordinated labor action amid broader capital labor tensions and postwar industrial shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
High Point
Asheboro’s
Asheboro Chair Company
Home Building, Inc
Highway 10 widening unlikely before state fair
In Raleigh August 17 the State Highway Commission chair says widening Highway No 10 from Raleigh to the fair ground is unlikely before the 1930 state fair. He favors widening at least to Cary or Durham if possible, noting current surface wear and traffic. No action has been taken yet, pending recommendations from Durham commissioner John Sprunt Hill.
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Hill
Doughton
A. W. McLean
Raleigh
Fair Ground
Cary
Durham
Embarrassment Spurs Search for Instrumental Figures
A fragment notes that everyone and everything in sight could be deemed instrumental in his embarrassment, implying a broad attributions of blame amid a wider inquiry or inquiry-like scrutiny. The text signals a crowd or environment treated as evidence in a reputational issue.
Minneapolis Fright Over Child Murder Sparks Punitive Mood
The city of Minneapolis reels after the murder of 12 year old Dorothy Anne. Public anger grows with a $1000 reward and calls for drastic action, while commentators urge calm and frame the killer as a dangerous diseased pervert needed for public health protection.
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Minneapolis
Dorothy Anne
Problems That Face Organized Labor
Leaders of organized labor show renewed interest in labor problems as industrial workers face new challenges. The era has seen prosperity with fewer strikes, yet criticisms of AFL officials persist. The article outlines tensions within labor leadership amid broader labor dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Courage Against Heavy Odds at Sanford Filling Station
A Greensboro News report recalls a deadly filling station robbery near Sanford where Gaither Edwards defended his property and lost his life. The Ramseur bank robbery similarly met resistance but did not escalate to shooting. The piece recalls Edwards as a courageous defender and notes the broader impact on public resolve and safety. New York detectives arrest a man for training a bulldog to retrieve golf balls from public links.
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Sanford
Ramseur
Gaither Edwards
New York
Poincare Sparks Hospital Fuss Over Departure Hope
Former French premier Raymond Poincare caused a stir in a hospital as he pressed doctors to discharge him claiming readiness to go home, while medical staff maintained he was not fit for discharge.
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Raymond Poincare
France
Cain
Fire and pursuit unfold across Asheboro incident report
Mysterious shots and pursuit surround a hotel and post office as two suspicious men flee by car. Chief Gaddis fires at them. later two officers encounter more suspects at the post office. A blaze at Home Building Inc. spreads to nearby structures, with firefighters from four towns aiding to limit damage. L Ross is named as president.
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Mr. Hasty
R. A. Gaddis
Gaddis
L. L. Whitaker
Dewey Bulla
Glenn Frazier
Ramseur
Postoffice
Horney
A. B. Horney
High Point Fire Department
Asheboro
Home Building, Inc
Greensboro
High Point
Siler City
L. Ross
Graf Zeppelin Flight Forecast to Tokyo Amid Mountainous Route
The article estimates the Graf Zeppelin could reach Tokyo early Monday GMT if favorable weather holds, after flying 98 hours. It notes risks including uncharted terrain, poor weather data, and dangerous mountain passes near Yenisei, Tunguska, and Lena basins with sparse sightings en route.
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Tokyo
Graf
Speedboat Crash Near Alexandria Bay Claims Three Lives
In Alexandria Bay New York a speed boat named Giggles reportedly crashed into the 60 foot excursion vessel Thousand Islander on the St Lawrence river near Cherry Island. Syracuse millionaire W Charles Lipe his wife and pilot Ford Dodge are believed drowned. The larger boat carried 50 passengers and was beached on a river ledge after the collision.
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Alexandria Bay
N. Y
W. Charles Lipe
Syracuse
Ford Dodge
St. Lawrence River
Deville Rogers
Sipe
Giggles
Cherry Island
Morrow Heads Home for U.S. Vacation
United States Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow leaves Mexico City with Mrs. Morrow and family for a vacation in the United States, departing today.
Flexible spring covers touted for cars by two firms
Two companies plan to market flexible spring covers for automobiles that fit over the coil to retain grease and exclude dust. The covers promise improved cleanliness and lubrication, aiding longevity of undercarriage components.
North Carolina to Invite 35000 Former Tar Heels Home
Raleigh reports that at least 35000 former residents will receive formal invitations to return during Home Coming Week tied to the State Fair October 14 19. The invitees will be gathered with county committees planning local celebrations October 12 13 and a central program at the State Fair Grounds featuring prominent national speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Josephus Daniels
Frank Page
Clarence Poe
J. W. Harrelson
Department of Conservation and Development
Harrelson
The
Commonwealth
Soviet Cavalry Attack Repulsed Near Manchuria Station
Chinese officials report 700 Soviet cavalrymen were repulsed in a daylight attack on Jalamor station on the Chinese Eastern Railway 22 miles south of Manchuria. Both sides suffered casualties with 12 Russians dead and Chinese losses including four killed and 25 wounded. Russians remained on Chinese soil about three hours.
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Peking
China
Jalamor
Manchuria
Mary Frances Morgan Death Still Unsolved in Narbeth
Philadelphia report on the mysterious death of 20 year old Mary Frances Morgan found bound to a chair in her Narbeth home. Four belts including a man’s bound her, gas flowed from a gag range, no sign of struggle, police abandon the self-inflicted theory.
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Philadelphia
Mary Frances Morgan
Narbeth
Charles Smith
Pigs Compared to Horses For Intelligence
A claim circles that pigs exhibit intelligence on par with horses. Observers cite problem solving in pigs and learning ability comparable to equine performance. Researchers note variations across breeds and environments.
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
C. M. Waynick
Associated Press
N. C
Congress
Wisconsin
MR. M’ninch
William Green
A. F. of L
South
New England
Matthew Woll
America
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Coughton
Hillsboro Street
Fair Grounds
Esther Ross
Greensboro News
State
Tar Heels
Girl
George Clark
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