Hughes Seen Likely to Become Chief Justice Soon
Charles Evans Hughes is expected to assume the role of chief justice after Senate confirmation and severing ties with the World Court. The judiciary committee anticipates a unanimous report with no opposition. The Supreme Court is in recess and will reconvene February 24 for action on the nomination.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Senate
Court of International Justice
Judiciary Committee
Norris
Hughes
Supreme Court
Herbert Is Visitor In Washington In Prohibition Skirmish
Herbert traveled to Washington at Prohibition Commissioner Doran’s summons amid sharp exchanges with Senators Borah and Wheeler over his transfer from Baltimore to the West. Doran said no charges exist and dropped Flynn from the payroll after he supplied Borah with critical information.
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Washington
J. F. J. Herbert
Montana
Idaho
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Wheeler
Doran
Baltimore
Frank Flynn
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Flynn
Department of Justice
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Justice Department
Senate
Lowman
Hughes Chosen Next Chief Justice of United States
Charles Evans Hughes is named to succeed William Howard Taft as chief justice. President Hoover offered the appointment from New York and Hughes accepted, amid surprise in Washington over the swift decision and Taft’s health-related resignation.
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Richard L. Turner
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United States
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Hughes
Senate
Hoover
New York
Couzens Admiring Daughter Margot Chewning's Washington Debut
Washington reports that Margaret Couzens now Mrs William Jeffries Chewning returns to introduce her husband to her father the Michigan senator. Parental displeasure over the elopement has shifted to admiration for her independence. A February 12 dance remains planned as a debut party tainted by the couple’s marriage by long distance call.
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Margaret Couzens
William Jeffries Chewning
Michigan
Margaret
Margot
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Taft Returns to Washington in frail condition
Former President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft arrived in Washington after a three week stay in Asheville. Doctors described his state as extremely serious with high blood pressure arteriosclerosis and myocarditis. A consultation with Dr. Thayer was planned as officials said he is not in immediate danger.
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William Howard Taft
Thomas A. Clayton
Francis R. Hagner
Taft
Hagner
William Sidney Thayer
Baltimore
Thayer
Johns Hopkins
United States
Asheville
North Carolina
Francis Hagner
Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General Resigns Amid Bootlegging Probe
The resignation of W. O. Gordon, Oklahoma assistant attorney general, follows testimony by Homer Knappenberger that Gordon accepted 2300 in immunity payments to shield bootleggers. Knappenberger named Randall Pitman and described three payments of 500, 1000, and 800 dollars during his testimony in a federal court case involving 30 men linked to a Potawatomi county liquor ring.
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Oklahoma
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Oil Field Liquor Trust
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Homer Kaonappenberger
Earnsboro
Okla
Gordon
Prominent Lincolnton Merchant Found Dead in Store
Press Y. Rudisill a 59 year old prominent Lincolnton merchant was found shot to death in his store. A shotgun wound to the heart ended his life and a coroner's jury was summoned to determine the cause. He had been despondent for some time.
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Immutable Greek Gambler Is Rivera's Most Colorful Figure Since The War
In France Marcel Kahn a 35 year old Greek baccarat dealer has become the Rivera's most notable gambler since the war. He appears in a blue suit with yellow shoes and a red tie buys the bank open often starting with 100000 dollars. He rarely talks and his fortunes swing from gains to losses with little change in demeanor. Some say he leads a new syndicate aiming to challenge Cannes Deauville's gambling dominance.
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Nice
France
the Rivera
Marcel Kahn
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Kalin
Bank
Cannes- Deauville
Brother Of Jap Ruler Takes Vows
Prince Takamatsu, youngest brother of the Japanese Emperor, and Princess Kikuko Tokugawa exchange marriage vows in the imperial palace shrine Amaterasu. They begin a global wedding journey April 1930, visiting Europe and the United States, including a London welcoming and a later US appearance.
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Hoover
Stock Sues Over Losses Against Broker Firm
Inda L. Storey seeks 28461.59 and W. M. Storey seeks 9798.79 in federal court against Stein Bros. and Boyce, a New York and Baltimore stock brokerage with a Winston Salem office. They allege the firm sold holdings last November without notice or cause, despite available deposits. J Edward Johnston of Winston-Salem is the only NC member.
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Five Rutherford Banks Are Closed
Five Rutherford county banks closed their doors this afternoon. The Rutherfordton County Bank and Trust Company and its Spindale and Union Mills branches were sealed by the board of directors, with affairs placed in the state banking department for depositor protection. Forest City Farmers Bank and Trust, with its Caroleen branch, also closed and was handed to the state banking department. The Rutherfordton bank reported resources over a million dollars with deposits near 970 thousand, while Forest City showed surplus around 250 thousand and assets well over a million. no reason was given for the closures.
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N. C
Rutherford County
Ed Sealed County Bank and Trust Company
Spindale
Union Mills
State Banking Department
Farmers’ Bank and Trust Company
Forest City
Rutherfordton Bank
Caroleen
L. Taylor
W. D. Walker
R. L. Arial
T. B. Lovelace
R. A. Bennett
W. L. Hicks
Lavarre Appeals Sentence In Spartanburg Paper Battle
In Spartanburg South Carolina William Lavarre part owner of the Spartanburg Herald and Journal appeals a contempt sentence of 60 days in jail or a 600 fine for forcing entry to the plant after a court restraining order. Court commissioners appointed to run the papers faced opposition as Lavarre announced he would use force if needed and a restraining order was issued ahead of a February 10 hearing. They appointed editors and managers to run the papers while the case proceeds.
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Columbia
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C. O. Hearon
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Mauldin
Scorpion Born at North Carolina College for Women
In Greensboro on February 1, a deadly scorpion kept in a glass case at North Carolina College for Women gave birth to five baby scorpions. The mother and offspring are said to be thriving, with the creature having been captured last fall in a railroad car used to haul Central American fruit.
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Biological Laboratory
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Archie D. Shaftbury
Central America
Brady trial looms as fate debated in Texas court
In USTIN Texas lawyers clash as John W Brady faces verdict in the November 10 slaying of stenographer Lehlia Highsmith. Other briefs from Chicago Fenny Lind Arkansas and Cannes report varied local crimes and sports notes.
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John W., Brady
Texas
Lehlia Highsmith
Search For Eielson Bound To Close Soon
In Nome Alaska on February 4 searchers expect the long running effort to recover Arctic fliers Carl Ben Eielson and Earl Borland to end within a few days whether by success or failure. A two day gale battered the ice near the Nanuk and Stavropol ships. Eielson's wrecked plane lies 99 miles southeast of North Cape. they vanished November 9 while flying to the Nanuk.
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Siberian
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Earl Borland
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Beall Hardware Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Beall Hardware company, among the oldest hardware firms in the state, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition this morning in Greensboro through president Robert B. Beall. No schedule was attached.
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Greensboro
Beall Hardware Company
Robert B. Beall
Lindy Pilots Glider To Safety After Near Disaster
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh marked his 28th birthday with a test flight in a sailplane built by Hawley Bowlus. At 300 feet altitude an aileron broke loose, but he guided the frail craft over hills and into a valley, landing safely to the cheering crowd and planning another flight depending on weather.
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Cal
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Hawley Bowlus
Delegation Heads Clash Over Naval Tonnage Talks
At St James Palace the five power naval conference delegates reviewed French and British tonnage proposals in a two hour session. The British counter proposal and French scheme were discussed in a frank, hopeful tone with emphasis on publicity and categorization. An official note said private talks were yielding good progress toward agreement.
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St. James’ Palace
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Rene Massigli
Hugh L. Gibson
Sariani
America
Great Britain
Japan
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Admiralty
Carolina News Briefs continued items across towns
A thief in Lexington wearing tinted glasses and a slouch hat escaped with about 75 dollars from a theater. Asheville chosen as permanent meeting place for the Southern Newspaper Publishers association. Mrs. Rebecca Griffin, 85, dies from burns after clothing caught fire by an open fireplace in Charlotte area. Greenville clerk’s office records missing prompt 4000 letters to taxpayers asking about 1929 payments. Durham man Grant found eggs with a second perfect egg inside a hen. Physicians link John Smith death to poisoned liquor in Durham area.
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N. C
M Rebecca Griffin
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