Jones backs strong Volstead act stance in Congress
Washington February 1 AP Senator Jones predicts any congressional vote will strengthen the Volstead act not modify it. Representative Lehrbach had attacked the law arguing it allows home brewing and does not criminalize drinking. Fort Lehrbach urged branding liquor drinkers as criminals to enforce Prohibition.
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Alexander Cancels Two Cruisers in British Plan
A V Alexander announces to the House of Commons that the cruisers Northumberland and Surrey are cancelled. The admiralty confirms two more ships, a 10 000 tonner and a sub 7 000 tonner, were dropped from the 1930 program. The moves arise amid disarmament talk as delegates stayed in Buckinghamshire.
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Aged minister killed by train near Wendell North Carolina
Rev. O. L. Stringfield 79, a founder and longtime fundraiser for Meredith College, was fatally struck by a freight train while walking along the Norfolk Southern tracks near Wendell. Deafness may have prevented hearing the approaching engine. Funeral services planned for Monday. he is survived by his widow and eight children in multiple states.
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Asheville
Alvin Stringfield
New York
Mozell Swain
Lamar Stringfield
P. C. Brantley
Bernice Stringfield
Vann Stringfield
Thomasville
Family of Four Killed In Blast
An explosion likely caused by escaping gas killed a Pittsburgh area family of four in North Braddock. Victims were Mr. and Mrs. James Wolford and their children Jack, 5, and Lucille, 3, who died from burns after the blast hurled them from beds and set their clothes aflame. Neighbors moved them to a hospital as the three story apartment house was left a blazing ruin and surrounding structures were damaged.
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Margot Couzens Wed in Baltimore Elopement
Miss Margot Couzens daughter of Senator James Couzens of Detroit wed William Jeffries Chewning of Washington in Baltimore after an elopement. The ceremony at Shrine of the Sacred Heart Mount Washington required a dispensation from Archbishop Curley. The couple mentor relations and reception followed at the Jones residence before Chewning returned to Fredericksburg with his bride.
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Grundy Chides Senate After Silent Speech Recall
In Washington the Pennsylvanian senator defends his past remarks while senators mock and debate his stance on the president. Blaine urges review of Grundy’s Boston wool speech. Caraway and Borah join in pointed exchanges about loyalty and access to the White House.
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Gangland Bullets Kill Noted Chicago Tipster Julius Rosenheim
Chicago reports Julius Rosenheim an underworld tipster is killed by two gunmen near his home. The 49 year old had aided Chicago crime investigations and recently hinted evidence in high profile cases linked to Frank J. Loesch and Octavius Granady. Detectives note gangland claimed the last word.
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Youth Confesses Robbery Of Bank Father in Kentucky
Carl Spillman aged 19 admitted taking part in a bank robbery at Rocky Hill driving away with about $2,397. He later led officers to the hidden money on a highway near Bowling Green after being confronted about two fictitious accomplices. The elder Spillman, a bank cashier, did not recognize his son.
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Fires Rage at Colorado State Penitentiary
National guardsmen and guards manned walls as Canon City fire crews battled a blaze in the tailor shop of Colorado’s state penitentiary. Warden Crawford probes possible arson after a bloody October mutiny that left 13 dead. Damages pegged at 10 to 15 thousand dollars amid threats to burn the prison.
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Bomb Found in Indian Room at British Museum
A home made bomb with an attached fuse was discovered in the Indian room of the British Museum after an anonymous tip. The device, wrapped in a newspaper, was removed by police and taken to Tottenham Court Road station for expert analysis. Scotland Yard detectives investigate whether the incident was an attempt or a hoax.
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New York Banker Sues for Libel in Million-Dollar Case
Eric P. Swenson chairman of National City Bank filed in supreme court a libel suit for 1 million dollars against Langbourne M. Williams and Langbourne M. Williams Jr. of Richmond Virginia. He alleges a five year pattern of libelous letters about his leadership at Freeport Texas Co. a Delaware concern.
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Funeral rites for Chicago bishop Charles Palmerston Anderson
The Most Reverend Charles Palmerston Anderson, primate of the American Episcopal Church and bishop of Chicago, received simple, non floral rites in a ceremonial service at St James cathedral. Candles lit the casket as scripture and the encha nt were observed, and Chopin’s funeral march accompanied the procession to Rosehill cemetery. Final interment will occur February 24 in Evanston’s Western Theological Seminary chapel, which will be dedicated to the bishop.
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Negro Lynched After Mob Overpowers Sheriff in Georgia
In OCILLA, Georgia, a mob of about 500 overpowered Sheriff W. C. Tyler and deputies and took Jimmy Levine from Mystic jail. They drove him to a nearby plain and set a pyre of logs alight, beating and slitting his throat before the body was found. Over 1,000 men from Irvin, Coffee, and Berrien counties joined an all night search.
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Respected Banker Is Charged With Defrauding City
Otto Sachse a longtime banker and civic leader in Pontiac Michigan was indicted on charges he illegally obtained 15500 from the city board of education while serving as its president in 1928. The indictment accuses him of selling land to the board for 32550 that he had bought earlier for 17000 to extend a playground joint.
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Texas Democrats Bar Anti Smithites From Primary Candidacy
Texas Democratic executive committee votes 21 to 9 to bar as candidates those who refused to support Alfred E. Smith in 1928, while allowing them to vote. The move targets Senator Thomas B. Love of Dallas who led the anti Smith faction. Attorney General says party cant bar candidates for past irregularities. Senator Love notes failure to bar negro voters under 1927 law and accuses the action of targeting Hoover Democrats.
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Thomas B. Love
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Hoover Democrats
San Miguel Eruption Shakes San Salvador Area
San Miguel volcano erupted today near San Jorge and San Rafael Quiente, sending ashes over nearby towns. Strong underground rumblings accompanied the blast as authorities monitored the event.
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Shaw Teases Lady Astor and Reed on Socialism and Navy
At Cliveden on February 1 George Bernard Shaw bantered Lady Astor about socialism and the naval conference with Ambassador Morrow and Senator Reed nearby. He joked Americans should build a bigger navy, predicting a future battle with Britain and mocking political fates in Russia. The group, including American newspapermen, shifted topics after tea.
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Augusta light cruiser joins U S Navy in Newport News
The light cruiser Augusta, named for Augusta Georgia, was launched at Newport News in a ceremony with sponsor Miss Evelyn McDaniel. A Savannah River water bottle shattered on the prow as cheers rose from officials, Virginians, and visitors before the ship would receive armor plates and armament.
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Child Killed by Gun In Hands of His Brother
Three year old Cheero Phillips of Seagate Wilmington was accidentally shot and killed by his five year old brother David while playing with a 22 rifle. The bullet entered Cheero’s chest and passed through his body. Father Charles L. Phillips had been hunting the day before.
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