State's Lack of Interest in 113 Politics Unusual
Raleigh February 6 enterprise notes a rare apathy among Democrats toward the gubernatorial nomination. In 1919 most members pledged to Gardner Morrison or Page, but by 1920 Gardner and Morrison were energized, with Morrison's supporters campaigning and Gardner maintaining a large staff at headquarters.
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Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh
Max Gardner
Cameron Morrison
Robert Page
Gardner
Morrison
McLean-Bailey
Political pulse in Raleigh over governor race and past alignments
In Raleigh observers note weak gubernatorial campaigning with no clear frontrunner. Maxwell appears to have gained ground recently, aided by local conditions, while Fountain and Ebringhaus lag. yet the final result remains unpredictable.
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Raleigh
J. Maxwell
R. T. Fountain
J. C. B. Ebringhaus
Gunmen Bank Bandits Foiled By Vigilantes
An attempted bank robbery failed as townspeople formed vigilante guards after the telephone lines were cut and a dynamite blast rocked the area. Seven bandits remained inside the bank as police and residents prepared to defend the scene, with shots reportedly exchanged.
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Zens
T. N. Johnson
Citi
Courtroom Roar Nests Tension In Murder Trial
A murder trial hearing erupts with cheers and boos as Eddie Allen testifies. Prosecutors and defense clash over the confession while Judge Knight warns the court about future disruptions. The case features Eddie and Horace Allen and siblings Lucag and Rose Allen with verdict possibly later that night.
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Allen
Nase
Donaldson
Phiphia
Judge Knight
William T. Connor
Eddie
Horace Allen
Lucag
Rose Allen
Humane Society Rescues Circus Menagerie in St Louis
A small circus owner arrived in St Louis with $20 intent on selling his five car show for 6000. With only five days of food left for Leo the lion Topsy the bear two hyenas boar leopard ocelot and five monkeys the Humane Society intervened and provided enough food.
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ST. Louis
The
Humane Society
Leo
Burglars Welcome at This Man's Home
Stockton resident L. W. Verst finds a burglar under his bed when returning home. The thief escapes after a brief struggle. Verst discovers the burglar’s hat and $4.31 left behind, no items missing.
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Stockton
Cal
L. W
Cannibalism Across Regions Diminishes Worldwide
Cannibalism, once common in several parts of the world, is now practiced in only a few sections. Cannibals are known to live in some parts of New Guinea, Africa, and the interior of Australia.
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New Guinea
Africa
Australia
Vanderbilt Jr Sees U S Japanese War Nearing
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr warned in Birmingham that a Shanghai shelling incident could ignite a world war drawing the United States in early. He said Japan targets Shanghai as a decoy for a bigger push into Manchuria and warned of a possible alliance with Russia to protect Manchurian railways and spread communism. Vanderbilt argues war is seen by capitalists as a fix for the Depression and predicts business recovery only after Hoover’s 1932 inauguration. He was resting at a hotel after a cold interrupted his trip from New York to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Shanghai
United States
Vanderbilt
America
Tians
Japan
Manchuria
Alsace-Lorraine
Far East
Russia
Hoover
New York
New Orleans
Glorifying Yourself In Eye Care And Prevention
Alicia Hart advises readers on preventing crow's feet and keeping eye area youthful. She emphasizes early prevention for under 30, gentle massage, avoiding eye strain, proper lighting, rest periods with a hot eye pack, and using nourishing oils and creams for daily eye massage.
Sandy Graham Seen Likeliest for Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh reports A H Sandy Graham of Hillsboro speaker of the house in 1929 is expected to announce as a Democratic candidate in the June primary for lieutenant governor. D F fatty Giles and Mrs EB L McKee are noted as lesser possibilities with Graham viewed as the strongest contender and potential 1936 governor candidate.
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D. F
Fatty) Giles
Marion
EB. L. McKee
Sylva
State Senate
General Assembly
McKee
R. T. Fountain
North Carolina
Fountain
Giles
Mrs. McKee
Graham
Raleigh
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bananas Grow in Dozens of Varieties Worldwide
A article notes that about forty distinct banana varieties are cultivated across diverse regions. It highlights global cultivation diversity and hints at regional flavors and uses in different markets.
University Teams Plan Troy Excavation To Find Cemetery
Dr. Carl W. Blegen of the University of Cincinnati leads an eight university expedition to Troy in the Troad Asia Minor to locate Troy’s tombs. Partners include Dr. William T. Semple, sailing to Athens in February to coordinate before proceeding to Istanbul for the field work.
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Cincinnati
Carl W. Blegen
University of Cincinnati
Troy
Troad
Asia Minor
Blegen
Athens
William T. Semple
University
Istanbul
Convicts Accused Over Grave Trespass Suit
Mrs. Sallie Holderfield filed a $25,000 suit against George Ross Pou state prison superintendent and two others alleging convicts trampled graves of her family near the Cary prison farm. The item notes other briefs on state debaters win and a hit and run injury in Fayetteville along with a Roosevelt for President club formation.
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Raleigh
Cary Prison
Sallie D. Holderfield
George Ross Pou
P. Aan
K. B. Jones
Arm
County Officials Take Out 10 Percent Salary Cut
Catawba county officials told county commissioners they will accept a 10 percent salary reduction during the current national financial emergency. The report notes this measure as a local response to the broader economic strain.
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Newton
Catawba
Sheriff Involved in Fatal Wreck and Shootings
Inquest details a car wreck near the city involving Leonard, Solicitor George Younce, and W. F. Brinkley. Wimmer and L. H. Sullivan of Palatka Fla. claim the sheriff’s car zigzagged past them before overturning. bullets show both the sheriff and Wimmer were shot with the sheriff’s gun.
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Leonard
George Younce
W. F. Brinkley
Wimmer
F. Sullivan
Palatka
Fla
Vimmer
Sullivan
Brinkley
Younce
Hill
Sheriff
Local shooting investigation moves ahead with witness questions
Officials plan further hearings as new evidence emerges after a shooting. Sullivan, released on 300 bond as a material witness, may be questioned again. Governor Gardner reportedly notified Solicitor Younce of the Spruil appointment and Judge Oglesby adjourned court.
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Younce
Spruill
Lhe
Sullivan
Gardner
Solicitor Younce
Spruil
John M. Oglesby
Superior Court
Greensboro
Attacks by Japanese Planes Hit Missions in Yangtse Area
The war zone around Chapel and the lower Yangtse endured an eighth day of bombardment as Japanese planes carried out a second bombing raid in the afternoon. Shelling and fires started by the bombs spread destruction, while Chinese anti-aircraft gunners clashed with the invaders. Observers saw no hits on the planes, which flew high above the smoke and dust.
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Chopei
Midefternoon
International Settlement
Chape
Lower
Yangtse
Chapel
Petitioners For Peace At Arms Conference
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom circulates petitions at an arms conference. Delegations from five groups present as 8.3 million signatures are tallied from nations including Britain, the United States, and Canada.
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Petitioners
Women
International League For Peace and Freedom
Arthur” Henderson
Great Britain
Henderson
League of Nations Society
Mary Dingman
The
Young Women's Christian Association
United States
Canada
Talked Too Fast police report ends in standoff
In Los Angeles two holduppers mocked a police reporter badge at W. M. Bishop's desk. One said newspapermen never have money. The reporter retorted he had seven dollars and then claimed to have none left.
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Los Angeles
W. M. Bishop
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