New England Democrats Split Over Nomination Fight
As New Hampshire braces for the March 8 primary Roosevelt and Smith vies for the Democratic nomination. Massachusetts backing Smith faces minimal dissent except Boston mayor Curley while New Hampshire leans Roosevelt with delegates split and contests likely. Rhode Island remains pro Smith though Quinn doubts his nomination. Vermont and Connecticut show mixed supports, Maine splits, all shaping the national contest.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
New Hampshire
Smith
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Newark
U. S
Roosevelt
N. H
Manchester
William N. Rogers
Fred Brown
Rogers
John H. Dooley
State Committee
Maine
Portland Evening News
Connecticut
New Democratic Organization
Wilbur L. Cross
Cross
Vermont
Democratic State Committee
U S Bob sled champion Hubert Stevens sets new two man record
At Lake Placid Hubert Stevens piloted a sled through Mount Van Hoevenberg at near two minute pace to win the fifth Olympic two man championship for the United States. The field faced danger as practice crashes left several riders hospitalized.
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Lake Placid
N. Y
van Hoevenberg
United States
Statewide effort marks Washington Day tree plantings in NC
North Carolina groups from schools patriotic societies and clubs join in the George Washington Bicentennial on February 22 with statewide tree-planting. Seedlings sourced from Mt Vernon and Guilford Battleground will be planted at sites including Clayton Henderson Raleigh and Winston-Salem with 10 million memorial plantings targeted nationwide.
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Washington
Potomac River
Guilford Battleground
North Carolina
Washington Memorial
Department of Conservation and Development Nursery
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Henrietta
Rocky Mount
High Point
Raleigh
Winston-Salem
Gastonia
Reidsville
Goldsboro
Wilson
Littleton
Windsor
Franklinton
Farmville
Newton
Nashville
Conservation Department
Proved by Tests Sense Speed Costs Cars
The Chicago Motor club reports that driving at a mile a minute is three to four times more costly than at 45 mph. Tests show oil use at 55 mph seven times higher than at 30, wear at 50 mph twice that at 40, and gasoline use at 55 mph one fourth more than at 30, plus extra wear and tear.
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Chicago Motor Club
Surry Farmer Shot And Killed In Domestic Struggle
Galt Bruner, about 45, a Surry county farmer, was killed at his home after a struggle with his wife over a gun. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental. Mrs Bruner said he had been drinking and the gun discharged during the struggle for possession.
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Dobson
N. C
Galt Bruner
Surry County
Grist Opens Senate Campaign Despite Severe Cold
Grist state commissioner of labor announced he would open his U S Senate nomination campaign in Smithfield that night, undeterred by severe cold.
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Grist
Raleigh
N. C
Frank D. Grist
U.S. Senate
Smithfield
Powell Beats Stanton In Cleveland Bout By Points
Clarksville report notes Dick Powell of Akron outpointed Gene Stanton of Cleveland over ten rounds in a boxing match held in Cleveland.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Dick Powell
Akron
Gene Stanton
Cleveland
Dempsey Keeps Ring Scene Alive With Exhibition Tours
The article profiles Jack Dempsey as boxing’s top draw five years after losing the title. It notes 27 exhibitions since August 19 attracted 186,374 fans with $371,378.50 in gate receipts, Dempsey’s roughly $175,000 share, and his manager Leonard Sachs stating Dempsey retains about $100,000.
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George Kirksey
Cleveland
Jack Dempsey
Fistiana
Dempsey
Leonard Sachs
Sachs
Meyer
Christner
Akron
Cleveland Auditorium
Joe Lewis
Cleveland News
Schmeling
Lewis
Records tampered in Harwood case shock Raleigh
Reports say state records in Lola G Harwood's case against the state were mutilated or lost. Officials refused to confirm or deny the tampering while access to files and court actions spurred widespread speculation in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
Lola G. Harwood
State Department of Revenue
J. M. Broughton
Attorney-General
Revenue Department
John H. Harwood
Harwood
J. C. Little
Lutherans Vote To Retain System In Use By Church
ALBEMARLE NC Feb 11 After debate on abolishing the full time president post the North Carolina synod of the Lutheran church re elected Dr J L Morgan of Salisbury to a five year term He was reelected along with officers and executive committeemen Rev J C Dietz Salisbury secretary Charles B Heilig treasurer Rev R E B H Kohn statistical secretary Rev P E Monroe Rev C H Rhodes Rev C H L Lingle J L Fisher C Capps and D L Raymer
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Albemarle
N. C
North Carolina Synod of the Lutheran Church
J.L. Morgan
Salisbury
J. C. Dietz
Charles 8. Heilig
Reb. H. Kohn
P. E. Monroe
C. H. Rhodes
C. H. L. Lingle
J. L. Fisher
C. Capps
D. L. Raymer
Fire damages Asheboro home on Park Street
Early Wednesday around two o clock a blaze at the residence of Mr and Mrs J H Wrape on Park Street caused extensive damage to the house and furniture The fire apparently started on the back porch and was well advanced when alarms brought volunteers to the scene The house owned by Eli Kemp valued at 3000 and Wrape furniture about 1500 with little saved.
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Asheboro
Eb. O
J. H. Wrape
Park Street
C. Rush
Eli Kemp
Wrape
Attacked Attendant Refuses Demand in Banked-Up Hold Up
In Charlotte on February 11 Joe Sharp a filling station attendant faced an attempted hold up. The gunman ordered all money but Sharp refused and the robber calmly walked away after the stand off. Police investigated the incident and Sharp stated he does not believe in bandits.
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Charlotte
N. C
Joe Sharp
Sharp
North Carolina Governor Lacks Veto Power
A historical note asserts that the North Carolina governor does not possess the authority to issue a veto. The statement highlights the state's constitutional framework and contrasts executive power with legislative supremacy in lawmaking.
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North Carolina
Negro Sings Self Free From Jail Over Shoes
A Cleveland Bennett jailed 30 days for theft of scrap lumber sang his way out of jail and got home with shoes and socks after Judge Wiley G. Barnes and police provided funds. The odd scene ended with the judge ordering the release and payment for footwear.
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Bennett
Wiley G. Barnes
Jina Moon
Barnes
Barbour Ae 5
Grier Hudson
Geir
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