Case Against Candle Dwindles At Court
R M Caudle testified in his own defense in the embezzlement case over 8347 missing funds from the High Point municipal court clerk’s office. He described office crowding and lack of filing equipment, efforts to obtain relief, and handling of money by police, relatives of defendants, and others as the trial continued.
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Greensboro
R. M. Caudle
High Point
Caudle
J. A. Myatt
Lewis E. Teague
W. A. Davis
Myatt
Machado Declares Martial Law in Cuba for 60 Days
President Machado suspended constitutional guarantees for 60 days amid island wide disturbances in Havana. Police fired on crowds as 200 doctors vow to strike if professors and student leaders are jailed, with six students injured in clashes and no deaths reported after the action.
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Havana
Cuba
Machado
Supreme Court
Guatanamo
Congress
National University
Bailey Talked To Succeed Overman
Senate adjourned over the death of Senator Lee S. Overman of North Carolina who served 27 years, with a state funeral planned in the senate chamber. The passage notes anti machine opposition in North Carolina and details around McNinch testimony on a power commission appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Lee S. Overman
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Frank R. McNinch
Charlotte North Carolina
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
The
Power Commission
Overman
Simmons
Watson
Robinson
P. m
Death of Senator Overman Sparks NC Senate Vacancy Speculation
Gov. Gardner delays appointment as funeral plans set for Salisbury. Speculation centers on Josiah Bailey Cameron Morrison Angus McLean Clyde Hoey and O M Mull as possible successors. Morrison may run in 1932 while McLean previously declined. Funeral and adjournment arrangements noted with Senate committee named for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
O. Max Gardner
Lee S. Overman
Senator Overman
Josiah W. Bailey
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Angus W. McLean
Lumberton
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
O. M. Mull
Senate
Bailey
Overman
McNinch
Hoey
Clyde Hoey
McLean
Simmons
Morrison
Mull
Curtis
Salisbury
N. C
Watson
Robinson
Arkansas
Smoot
Fletcher
Borah
Smith
Jones
Swanson
Norris
Ransdell
Williard Fined $300. Car Confiscated in Greensboro
In Greensboro on December 12, Judge Hayes fined Neese Willard $300 plus costs for possession of whiskey. Willard received a three year sentence suspended on good behavior and not engaging in liquor traffic, and his car was ordered confiscated and sold.
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Greensboro
Neese Willard
Johnson J. Hayes
Willard
Rector and Moore Given 10 Years for Manslaughter
Carlos Rector and J Harmon Moore were sentenced to ten years in prison for manslaughter of Sheriff Sam Willis after withdrawing a motion for a new trial. Judge Dennis overruled an arrest of judgment and allowed bond while preparing for appeals.
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Greenville
S. C
Carlos Rector
J. Harmon Moore
Sam Willis
Rector
Moore
C. Dennis
Dennis
America
Raskob Junior and Miss Aaronson Wed
John J. Raskob Jr of New York and Miss Minerva Aaronsoyv of New Haven wed at St John’s Catholic church North Chelmsford Mass. The ceremony was led by Rev Joseph A Curtin with Edmund Welch as sexton. Raskob Jr is 23 and works for East Fibres Inc while the bride is 19. Their engagement was announced last September.
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North Chelmsford
Mass
John J. Raskob, Jr
New York
Minerva
Aaronsoyv
New Haven
St. John’s Catholic Church
Edmund D. Welch
Joseph A. Curtin
Raskob
John J. Raskob
National Democratic Committe
East Fibres, Inc
Missing UNC student found dead in woods
A decomposed body identified as Morgan P. Moorer Jr., a University of North Carolina student missing since February 28, was found four miles from Chapel Hill. A bullet hole was found in the skull beside a pistol as classmates and officials confirmed the identity after a nation wide search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Morgan P. Moorer, Jr
University of North Carolina
Maurice
A. R. Monroe
E. R. Scott
Moorer
Glenn Holder
Frank Parker
Reichstag Adjourns to February 3 Amid Cabinet Motions
Berlin December 12. The Reichstag adjourned until February 3 after opposition parties failed to extend the session to debate non confidence motions against three cabinet ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlin
Reichstag
Bank Robbery in Irardville Narrows Loot to 2500
Five men, four masked, armed with revolvers and sawed-off shotguns, robbed the First National Bank of Irardville Pa of 2500 dollars. They escaped as cashier A G Schreiner triggered the burglar alarm after being ordered to raise his hands.
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Irardville
First National Bank
A. G. Schreiner
Junior Order Celebrates 27th Anniversary in Arboro Banquet
State and national officers supported Arboro unit as it marked its 27th anniversary with a banquet. State Councilor K Ed gar Harris served as toastmaster and Thomas H. Walston of Philadelphia, past national councilor, delivered the principal address.
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Arboro
N. C
K Edgar Harris
Thomas H. Walston
Philadelphia
Australian flier begins return flight from Bahamas to Pittsburgh
Sami Florida December 12 Mrs J M Keith Miller Australian flier who landed on Andros Island in a Havana to Miami attempt began her journey home by leaving Sami for Jacksonville as the first leg toward Pittsburgh.
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Sami, Fla
J. M. Keith-Miller
Andros Island
Bahamas
Havana
Miami
Jacksonville
Pittsburgh
Martial Law Declared in Canton After Red Disorders
Canton China declares martial law amid ongoing Red disorders in northern Kwantung Province and to curb potential violence. The move follows the third anniversary of a Communist uprising in the city where thousands died in street fighting and much of the city burned. the Reds failed to seize control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Kwantung Providence
Boy Gives 5 For Fund In Empty Stocking Drive
A young donor named Bobby Hicks entered the Enterprise office with a five dollar gift for the Empty Stocking Fund hoping to aid city children and return next Christmas. Contributions from Dr and Mrs Dred Peacock and the Wayside Garden club bring the total to 423 dollars. A neighboring city worker observed a large family in hardship with nine children and a ill sister, the 17 year old daughter caring for seven younger siblings while parents sought work away from home. A welfare visit followed to assess the situation.
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Bobby Hicks
Enterprise
Dred Peacock
Wayside Garden Club
A Bay
Welfare Department
Mechanics Savings Bank invokes 30 day withdrawal rule
In Raleigh the Mechanics Savings bank announced it will not accept new deposits and will limit withdrawals to deposits left for 30 days. President Walters Durham said the rule aims to protect all depositors after prior bank closures. The bank’s Sept 24 call showed deposits at 660,058.49 with capital 15,000 and surplus 350,000.
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Mechanics Savings Bank of
Raleigh
Walters Durham
Mechanics Bank
Raleigh Banking and Trust Company
W. B. Drake
Raleigh Bank
Durham
The
Mechanics Savings Bank
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported
Treasury receipts for December 19 totaled $6,559,313.96 with expenditures at $10,100,500.90 and a remaining balance of $55,562,802.65. The figures were released from Washington on December 12.
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Treasury
Washington
Conference Hears Bishop Cannon Ill and Absent
Fourteen Methodist Episcopal Church South bishops gather in Charlotte for a three day conference focusing on deeper spirituality. Bishop Cannon Jr. is ill in Washington and Bishop Kern is on a mission to China. no resignation mentioned as they adjourn after a routine day.
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Washington, D. C
Ula B. Kern
Nashville
Tenn
China
H. M. Dubose
Cannon
College of Bishops
Dubose
Washington
Africa
Canary Islands
Symphony Orchestra Plans Sunday Benefit Concert
The 65-member Sym ph ony Orchestra and high school glee clubs present seasonal music to raise funds for the Empty Stocking Fund, sponsored by the High Point Enterprise. The 3:30 pm Sunday program in the new high school auditorium features the largest school orchestra in years, under director L L Stookey, with a stage enlarged for the ensemble.
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High Point Enterprise
L. L. Stookey
Bank of West Asheville Fails to Open Under Board Order
The Bank of West Asheville did not open as scheduled after a notice stated it was closed by order of the board to conserve assets for depositors. G R Henson, liquidating agent, was directed to take charge and auditors will review records as frozen assets and public deposits over 100000 contributed to the failure. only about 17000 in cash remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Bank of West
Asheville names new board of commissioners
A new Asheville board led by Mayor Harry W. Plummer and including John A. Goode and Harry L. Parer faced the city’s financial crisis after bank closures left 4.7 million dollars in public funds locked. Goode serves temporarily, turning his salary to charity, while the group reviews finances and refrains from immediate personnel changes.
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Asheville
N. C
Board of Commissioners
Harry W. Plummer
John A. Goode
Public Safety
Harry L. Parer
Goode
Mix Flashes Gun and Gallops Away in Divorce Case
Los Angeles report states film cowboy Tom Mix left home November 26 and vowed not to return. Mrs. Victoria Mix filed for divorce saying he spun a loaded gun on his trigger finger in Wild West fashion, alarming her.
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Los Angeles
Tom Mix
Victoria Mix
Mix
Revolution in Spain Triggers Turmoil at Jaca
A military revolt began in Spain as 3000 infantry and artillery attacked Jaca near the French border. Madrid ordered troop trains to Jaca to quell the uprising while censorship halted radio and telegraph reports. Garrison towns mobilized as officials offered no public details.
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Spain
Jaca
Madrid
Commerce Bank Receives Receiver Role for Central Securities
In Shelby a federal hearing before Judge E Yates Webb named the Commerce Bank and Trust Company of Asheville as receiver for the Central Securities Company of Asheville. Receivers hold trustee powers too. Representatives included A S Barnard and S G Barnard for Asheville interests, with Hugh Williams of Atlanta for Mortgage Guaranty Company of America, which sought receivership.
Bank failure may cost New York residents deposits
City officials moved to sue to recover 1.5 million dollars in the Bank of United States after its closure by state superintendent Joseph A Broderick. Mayor Walker directed corporation counsel Hilly to pursue all resources as city funds totaling about five million had been in the bank recently. The money is to back a 40 million short term note issue while other funds will be used to bridge the emergency. Postal savings totaling 16427 dollars were insured by 220000 dollars collateral backed by government bonds. The bank has no federal government connection.
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New York
Bank of United States
Walker
Arthur J. W. Hilly
Joseph A. Broderick
Charles A. Buckley
Post Office
No One Likes Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Rush
The piece notes that few enjoy crowded stores and tired sales staff but many will still shop at Christmas due to procrastination. It urges buyers to start early to avoid peak crowds and sold-out bargains.
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nti-Smith
North Carolna
Creareer Smith
Northarolina
Jonas
Republian
Couzens
Bcord
Torren
Democratic
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Warren
Teenator Norris
Sepbblican
Nebrasa
Gardner
Williard
Italy
Queen of Fashion
Carla Visconti di Mondrone
Milano
Raskob Junior
Miss Aaronson
Morgan P. Moorer
Bulletins
College of Methodist Bishops
Symphony Orchestra
Plummer
Bank of UL. S
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