Leaders Duel Over Hughes Confirmation In Senate
Opponents led by Senator Dill challenge Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice, arguing his economic views injure the common people. Democratic leaders anticipate a Senate majority for confirmation while Republicans predict a decisive vote when one is reached.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Senate
Senator Dill
Dill
Hughes
Norris
Borah
Nebraska
Perah
Idaho
Supreme Court
Glass
Virginia
Brookhart
Iowa
Hughee
Affinity Earle suit set for jury trial tomorrow
Dolores Salazar’s $80,000 breach of a pre-nuptial contract suit against artist Ferdinand Pinney Affinity Earle will go to a jury tomorrow in Los Angeles after both sides closed their arguments. Court adjourned until Thursday.
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Los Angeles
Dolores Salazar
Ferdinand Pinney
Affinity” Earle
L H Martin Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Case
Special to The Enterprise Greensboro February 12. L H Martin merchant of 733 Green Street High Point filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal District Court listing liabilities of 12665 with 11412 unsecured. Assets total 15355 including 864 stock 500 vehicles and 10956 open accounts. Also W O Payne Burlington merchant filed for bankruptcy with debts 14111 and assets 3737.
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Greensboro
Federal District Court
L. H. Martin
Greenstreet
High Point
W. O. Payne
Burlington
Fancy Dress Ball Planned at North Carolina State College
The Cotillion club of North Carolina State College hosts the annual February Fancy Dress Ball in Raleigh on Friday night. Prizes will be awarded to the couple judged in best costumes.
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Raleigh
Cotillion Club
North Carolina State College
Draper Daugherty Dies in Sarasota
Draper Daugherty, son of former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty, died in Sarasota Florida last night. The report notes his passing occurred the day before February 12.
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Draper Daugherty
Sarasota
Fla
Harry M. Daugherty
Harding
Hoover Remains Aboard His Ship Off Florida Keys
President Hoover, rested after two days of fishing near the Florida Keys, stayed aboard the Saunterer to read mail received since leaving Washington. He planned to anchor off Long Key to fish again while continuing telephonic talks with the Navy Department on the Naval Arms conference.
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Long Key
Fla
Atlantic
Florida Keys
Hoover
Saunterer
Washington
Miami
Lawrence Richey
Atlantic Ocean
Naval Arms Conference
Allen Buchanan
Navy Department
Pete Walsh Dies at 39 in Pittsburgh
Pete Walsh, 39, former golf pro, died at his home in Pittsburgh last night. He had recently returned from Henderson, North Carolina, where he served as pro. Walsh qualified for the National Open in 1927.
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Pete Walsh
Pittsburgh
Walsh
Henderson
N. C
Bomb Explosions Rock Chicago North and South Sides
A north side blast struck near Lincoln avenue and Diversey Parkway injuring two and causing $25,000 in damage at Northwestern Laundry. A second bomb later exploded under trucking contractor William Roberts's bedroom window on the south side. Both incidents drew crowds. no motive or suspects named.
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Chicago
Northwestern Laundry Company
William Roberts
Lincoln Avenue
Diversey Parkway
Senate committee hears Packers not fully complying with decree
The senate agriculture committee was informed by Attorney General Mitchell that packers had never fully complied with a consent decree limiting them mainly to meat packing. Other items note a murder charge in Georgia, a Haitian commission sailing, a death in Florida, and a perfume magnate's death in Florida.
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Ashington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Mitchell
Dogs Lose Lives in Fire Spawn Bigger Kennel Plan
LAKE FOREST IL Feb 12 The 83 dogs burned to death at Mrs Irene Castle McLaughlins dog refuge will be replaced by a larger $10 000 kennel. She vows a thorough Fire Marshal investigation and possible prosecution if arson is found. She cites cut telephone wires and other signs as supporting incendiarism theory. Keeper Tom Webster released 40 dogs as wife drove for aid, yet responders arrived too late.
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Lake Forest
Ill
Irene Castle McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Lake County
Bum
Tom Webster
Granfield Wins Wet Seat in Second District Race
William J. Granfield, a Democrat and avowed wet, won the special election in Springfield Massachusetts to represent the second congressional district. He defeated Republican Frederick D. Griggs to succeed the late W Kirk Raynor, in a district that includes Northampton and Calvin Coolidge’s home, and previously sent Senator Gillett to the House.
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Springfield
Mass
Northampton
Calvin Coolidge
William J. Granfield
Gillett
Granfield
Frederick D. Griggs
W. Kirk Raynor
Spartanburg Stands To Lose Franchise
Spartanburg Journal will report that unless the Spartanburg club secures financing for the 1930 season by Saturday, W G Bramham president of the South Atlantic baseball association will move the franchise to another city.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Spartanburg Journal
W. G. Bramham
South Atlantic Baseball Association
McCoy irked by questions from professor at Georgia war conference
Major General Frank R. McCoy told a Mercer University journalism professor he would fight over the questions on U S foreign policy. After the clash they spoke calmly and the discussion continued, ending with an amiable exchange. The conference runs to a final session today.
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Macon
Frank R. McCoy
Fourth Corps
United States
John D. Allen
Mercer University
Cuba
Committee of Inquiry
Allen
Army
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Professor Allen
Mach
Murphy Furniture Plant Destroyed by Fire
The Murphy Furniture factory site, idle for years, burned Tuesday night about 7:30. Loss estimated at 8 000 to 10 000 dollars. The plant was uninsured. The fire origin had not been determined by Wednesday.
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Furniture Factory
Submarine Restriction Wins Backing At London Conference
In London the American and British delegations hailed a definite decision to limit submarine use against merchant ships, aligning with existing rules for surface vessels. Secretary Stimson called the move a significant achievement and progress toward eventual abolition, as France presented tentative fleet tonnage figures guiding a global measure formula.
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London
Stimson
Naval Conference
France
Lincoln Dinner At Greensboro Tonight
Greensboro NC February 12 leaders of the party gathered for a Lincoln day dinner to advance a permanent young Republicans organization in North Carolina. The event plans to entertain 800 to 1,000 people with former governor Edwin P Morrrow as chief speaker on Abraham Lincoln and the Republican party and Judge I M Meekins of Elizabeth City delivering a Lincoln eulogy.
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Greensboro
N. C
North Carolina
Edwin P. Morrrow
Abraham Lincoln
Republican Party
Lincoln
I. M. Meekins
Elizabeth City
Primo Rivera’s Son Fights Detractor in Madrid Café
In Madrid a fist fight erupted between Miguel Primo de Rivera, son of the former dictator, and a detractor who had written insulting letters to his father. The confrontation occurred in a fashionable cafe where police intervened and arrested both men after the clash.
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Primo Rivera
Madrid
Miguel Primo de Rivera
Primo de Rivera
San Remo
Italy
Queipo de Llano
Man Dies In Freight Train Tragedy On Trestle Near Sylvia
John James aged about 60 lost his life racing a freight train on a railway trestle two miles east of Sylvia Kansas. Witness Neal Knox reported no inquest. James from Cherokee county had lunch then crossed the trestle and was struck. Funeral set for 4 pm at his East Sylvia home with burial in Dill ard cemetery. Survived by his widow.
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Roberts
Sylvia
John James
Neal Knox
Knox
James
Cherokee County
East Sylvia
Dillard Cemetery
Taft Improves After Illness in Washington
Attendants say William Howard Taft is much better than yesterday after a restful night in Washington. Doctors caution the former president has a long recovery ahead as he battles bladder and heart trouble with poor circulation.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
United States
Wrenn Loses Suit Over Furniture Firm Venture
In Greensboro on February 12 a Superior Court verdict awarded Standard Conveyor Company $342.40 against M. J. Wrenn trading as the High Point Furniture Company. The decision was delivered in the afternoon court session.
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Greensboro
Standard Conveyor Company
M. J. Wrenn
High Point Furniture Company
Superior
Nation Observes Lincoln Birthday Across America
Springfield Newfoundland February 123 observes the 121st anniversary of Abraham Lincoln birth. Banks close in his memory while speeches and ceremonies unfold in Chicago and nationwide. Allan Nevins predicts Lincoln would oppose confiscation of southern property and harsh Reconstruction policies if he lived.
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Springfield
Lincoln
Chicago
America
Banks
Allan Nevins
New York
Columbia Uni
Sangamon County
South
Wets Attack Opening Hearing On Prohibition
Walter Liggett testifies before the House Judiciary Committee criticizing enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. He cites a Detroit party on November 5, 1929, attended by Michigan’s governor, Detroit police chief, and four judges, noting later changes in the city’s leadership amid ongoing questions about enforcement.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Graham
Pennsylvania
Walter Liggett
Detroit
Michigan
Michiner
Liggett
John Smith
Michener
Presbyterians Plan 15 Million Canvass Across South Regions
Atlanta Feb 12 An nouncement by Dr R C Long stewardship secretary of the Presbyterian church in the United States says an annual every member canvass will raise 15 000 000 March 16 Three million allocated to assembly causes and missions 2 590 000 for synods and presbyteries 95 509 000 for pastors salaries and local church expenses The effort involves 93 presbyteries 17 synods 3 581 churches 2 386 ministers 15 877 elders 17 579 deacons and about 500 000 members in the region Leaders include Dr EB Gillespie of Greensboro and Dr J H Henderlite of Gastonia
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Atlanta
R. C. Long
Presbyterian Church In
United States
EB. E. Gillespie
Greensboro
N. C
J. H. Henderlite
Gastonia
Two New Orleans Trolleys Bombed By Dynamite
The February 12 blast damaged two street cars and slightly injured a passenger as they passed. A policeman saw the explosion and an inquest began. A third car was dynamited blocks away, pushing the total to over 65 trolleys bombed since last summer’s strike. No arrests by early today.
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New Orleans
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