Stocks and Cotton Rally as Buying Surges in New York
In New York on August 27 Stocks climbed roughly $1 to over $4 a share led by public utilities while turnover for the weekend session neared two million shares. Cotton also surged with December delivery at 9.30 cents a pound, up 0.55, marking one of the recovery’s strongest days and an about 1.6 cent weekly gain.
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New York
Liverpool
Leila Smith
Lorain
William Lang
Leila
Lang
Tar Heels Mourn Death of Dr George Winston Educator Leader
North Carolina mourns the death of Dr George Tayloe Winston age 80 in Durham after a long sem i invalid period. He served as president of both the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State College guiding three major state educational institutions. He died of double pneumonia and his funeral was private at Watts hospital with cremation in Asheville. He previously led State University from 1891 to 1896 and again at NC State for nine years after a term at Texas. Surviving are two children Commander Hollis T. Winston USN retired and P H Winston, plus two brothers.
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Durham
North Carolina
George Tayloe Winston
University of North Carolina
North Carolina State College
Winston
Watts Hospital
Asheville
Chapel Hill
P. H. Winston
State College
The
State University
Texas
N. C. State
Hollis T. Winston
Philadelphia
Chapelin
Robert
Managers of Plane Derbies Injured In Crash
At Roosevelt Field New York August 27 twenty six planes started two national air races derbies for Cleveland. Fog in New Jersey forced some planes back and the derbies manager Major James Lake oil executive and W D Guthrie field treasurer were injured when their craft crashed on a mountain in the watching reservation the two were removed to hospital.
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N. Y
Cleveland
New Jersey
James Lake
Oil Company
Leeds
Lawrence
W. D. Guthrie
Lake
Overlook Hospital
Treasury Receipts and Outlays Report for August 25
Treasury receipts on August 25 totaled 3,485,079.08 with expenditures of 10,668,032.96 and a net balance of 358,880,344.73. Customs receipts for August 25 were 19,615,024.13.
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Washington
Customs _ss
Weather Outlook South Atlantic States
Mostly fair weather with scattered showers on Wednesday or Thursday. Temperatures stay moderately warm across the region.
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South Atlantic
Lancashire Loom Strike Packs 200000 Workers Off
Noon whistles across Lancashire called 200000 cotton workers out on strike, signaling a potential major industrial clash since 1926. Weavers’ response uncertain until Monday, with relief efforts rising while government intervention remains unlikely.
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Manchester
Eng
Lancashire
Great Britain
Strikes Spread in Thomasville and Rockingham Mills
Labor unrest grows in central North Carolina as 800 Thomasville Chair Company workers join 275 women and 100 men striking at Amazon Cotton Mills. Both actions protest wage cuts and seek AFL affiliated unions. Strikes also affect Southern Veneer, Han nah Pickett Mill No 1, and Entwhistle mills with weekend closures.
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Thomasville
North Carolina
Rockingham
Naniat
Mgsowu
Thomasville Chair Company
Amazon Cotton Mills
Cannon Tower Company
Concord
Kannapolis
American Federation of Labor
Southern Veneer Company
Hannah Pickett Mill No
Vote Fraud Trial Nears Jury Stage in North Wilkesboro
Federal district court here heard conferences and counsel arguments as eight Watauga county men face trial on 1930 election law violations. Judge Hayes to deliver charge. jury deliberation expected tonight. The case is first of four cases involving 38 men tied to alleged frauds. defense claims poll delay blamed on Republicans. rebuttal testimony concluded.
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North Wilkesboro
Federal District Court
Watauga County
Johnson J. Hayes
Edgar Edminston
Eddie B. Hagaman
Olvin Cannon
Ironic View of Wall Street Boom Reaches Bishop
In Bishop California an amused observer riffs on Wall Street optimism and shirt pins. He notes fifty cent blue work shirts lack pins, claiming they are so solid they stay intact without pinning. The quip contrasts banking fame with practical clothing flaws.
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Bishop
Cal
International Bankers
Wall Street
Four Killed as Truck Overturns Near Frankfort Springs
On August 27 in Pittsburgh a truck carrying four workers to a job toppled down an embankment after allowing a car to pass. The narrow road and soft earth caused the heavy vehicle to overturn, killing four men and injuring several others.
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Pittsburgh
Frankfort Springs
Unified offensive to lift economy begins today
Washington. An all front campaign plan aimed at ending the depression begins with a six point program from the president's economic conference. Henry M. Robinson, California banker and Hoover confidant, is named generalissimo of the anti depression drive guiding six sub committees across federal reserve districts.
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Washington
Henry M. Robinson
California
Hoover
Central Committee of
Federal Reserve
Robinson
Central Committee
Congress
Boom Is Created in Cotton Goods Report
New York August 27 The persistent high demand for cotton goods across market divisions continues with price advances on most lines. Output volume increases compared with July end as sheets pillow cases percales flannels denims and gray goods rise. Broad buying for industrial uses supports future deliveries and blanket sales remain strong across branded sheet and pillow case lines.
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New York
Jury Acquits Younce in Perjury Case
Lexington Aug 27 AP A former district solicitor George A Younce was acquitted of perjury in the second of two trials tied to the fatal shooting of Sheriff J A Leonard. After four hours deliberation the jury cleared him. Brinkley saw manslaughter verdict directed for a separate outcome.
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Lexington
George A. Younce
J. A. Leonard
Davidson County
Younce
Leonard
Neil Wimmer
Roanoke
W. F. Brinkley
H. L. Koontz
Brinkley
Garner Strikes Out at GOP Leadership in Democrat Bid
In New York on August 27 the Democrats prepared for action as Speaker Garner accepted the vice presidential nomination. He blamed Republican leaders for failing to act boldly during the economic slump and for shirking relief measures, saying civic troubles stem from government overreach and departure from legitimate functions. His acceptance signaled a new fiscal stance, with implications for the party's stance on spending.
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New York
John Nance Garner
Washington
Senator Waterman Dies After Long Illness at 71
United States Senator Charles Winfield Waterman of Colorado died at 1 45 a m in his apartment after a long illness. The 71 year old Republican had just begun his final term and served on five senate committees. Funeral services will be private and burial location undecided between here and Denver.
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Washington
Charles Winfield Waterman
United States
Colorado
Blanche Duncan
Waterman
Senate
Vermont
University of Vermont
University of Michigan
Denver
Great Western Sugar Company
Republican
Thief Steals Deputy Commissioner Car in Ottawa
A daring thief drives off with the car of Colonel T. S. Belcher, deputy commissioner, from outside the Ottawa police garage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police pursues the suspect with promise of swift arrest.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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T. S. Belcher
New York Police Form Body Standard For Fat Control
Chief Inspector John O'Brien says policemen in New York are taught to stand with feet slightly toed in and hands behind the back to call the abdominal muscles into play and help avoid excess weight.
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New York
John O'Brien
Gold Nugget Found in Turkey at Southbridge Cafeteria
In Southbridge Mass a ten karat turkey was being prepared for serving when two chefs discovered a gold nugget in the bird's crop. The item surfaced during lunch prep in the cafeteria setting.
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Turkey
Southbridge
Mass
Roosevelt declares Democratic platform fair on prohibition in New Jersey
Governor Roosevelt says his party has met prohibition squarely and accuses Republicans of evading the issue. He spoke at a Jersey City rally with Mayor Hague present, noting the mixed signals in the dry and wet positions and recalling New York's 1930 governor race. Roosevelt, with Mrs. Roosevelt and two sons, references past campaigns and warns of mixed party aims during the war’s temperance push.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hoover
Roosevelt
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Columbus
Franklin, Jr
John
Oove
Curtis
New York State
Republican
Mine Strikers Plan Second Offensive on Southern Mines
Gillespie Illinois August 27. Striking miners mapped plans for a second offensive against operating mines in southern Illinois. Despite Franklin county warnings, the central policy committee said bases would be set up near the war area where about 15 000 strikers were repelled by gun fire and clubs Wednesday night. The committee withheld details but stated several thousand men would advance to unions through peaceful picketing to deter workers from the new five dollar wage pact.
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Gillespie
Ill
Illinois
Franklin County
Central Policy Committee
Stage Set For Epic Of Air 1932 National Plane Races
Cleveland August 27 1932 national air races open with 150 pilots. foreign fliers led by R L Athterly join American entrants in a quest to break speed records. Derby flyers finish coast-to-coast sweep as sleek new racers prepare to challenge world speed marks in the opening event.
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New York
R. L. R. Attherly
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George Kossowski
Enland
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