Carolina News Briefs Roundup From Across The State
A collection from J. H. Dolley notes a whale encounter near a gulf stream trawler. Reports include a shooting incident in Ountrary with a suspect injured, oil drilling plans in New Bern, whiskey seizure in Charlotte, a pistol accident death of Thomas Bridges 14 in Salisbury, and Ed Cuffie's release amid the Sheriff Wills murder investigation in Beaufort.
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J. H. Dolley
Gulf Stream
Racoke
N. C
Beenville
Ed Cuffie
Durham
Sam D. Wills
Five French Killed in Indo China Mutiny at Yenbay
Five French officers died and five were wounded in a mutiny of native riflemen at Yenbay on the Red River, 90 miles from Ha Noi. Five Annamite troopers were killed and six wounded as riflemen aided by civilians attacked the camp while the Loyal Garrison fought to repulse them. The assault was led by about 200 Tonkin riflemen with 60 native revolutionaries, allegedly inspired by foreign agitation.
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Indo-China
Yenbay
Red River
Tonkin
Baseball Magnates Chased From Park By Infuriated Bull
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 12 1930 President Robert G Alwin and Manager Jack Steele of the Little Rock Southern Association club were forced to flee Whittington Park after a young bull acting as umpire disputed their decision to inspect the site for Travelers spring training camp.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Robert G. Alwin
Jack Steele
Little Rock
Southern Association
Whittington Park
Travelers
Waldo Details Mississippi Trip on Muscle Shoals Lobbying
W G Waldo consulting engineer for the Tennessee River Improvement Association described a Mississippi trip to win support for private operation of Muscle Shoals. He conferred with county officials and urged telegrams to Representative Quinn to oppose government operation, backing the Wright bill or a better proposal.
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Washington
Mississippi
American Dynamic Company
Muscle Shoals
Senate Lobby Committee
W. G. Waldo
Tennessee River Improvement Association
Waldo
Quinn
House Military Affairs Committee
Wright
Blaine
Wisconsin
George
Harris
Georgia
Busby
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report
Cotton spot dull with higher prices in Liverpool on February 12. American grades lead demand with 2,100 bales in a 4,000 bale sale while receipts total 3,009 including 800 American. Futures closed quiet with March 8.33 and December 8.64.
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Liverpool
Wets Sail Continues With Prohibition Criticism
The article describes Liggett discussing violations of prohibition law and talking about road houses and beer farms across the country. He cites Minnesota and Kansas, notes Volstead and Andrew J. Volstead, and criticizes Washington Boston Wichita Topeka Minneapolis and other areas for enforcement issues after testifying before the DC grand jury.
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Minnesota
Kansas
Andrew J. Volstead
Washington
Hoover
Boston
Wichita
Toneka
Minneapolis
Liggett
Plain Talk
District of Columbia
Grand Jury
Liggett Testimony Causes Laughs At Committee Hearing
A witness at the committee room recounts charges by Senator Brookhart about a Wall Street Booze Party attended by colleagues. He says he could prove his assertions but doubts he will be called to testify. Liggett receives applause as the committee takes a recess until tomorrow.
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Liggett
National banks hold vast resources at year end
Washington reports December 31 national bank resources total 28.882 billion dollars as compiled by the Comptroller of the Currency Vote. Grand jury in St Louis indicts 130 men and two women for liquor law violations under the Jones law. Contempt charges against William LaVarre to be argued in Augusta. Britain denies plans to scrap battleships. naval conference moves toward humane submarine use with a drafting committee. Haiti arrests 31 after memorial mass honoring Aux Cayes clash victims. French delegation says 1930 36 tonnage desires to be released.
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Ashington
United States
T. Louis
Ondon
Naval Conference
London
Kansas Prohibition Claims Denied by State Official
William A. Smith the Kansas attorney general said statements by Walter W. Liggett about enforcement were false and he would seek permission to cross examine the magazine writer who testified before Congress in Washington on liquor conditions in the state.
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Operka
Walter W. Liggett
Kansas
William A. Smith
Washington
New Orleans Cotton Opens Easier on Liverpool Cables
The New Orleans cotton market opened easier following lower Liverpool cables and a bearish British board of trade report on January. March, May, and July futures slid from session highs, ending near the noon level with quiet trading as New York holiday muted activity. Prices closed steady with small declines.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
British Board of Trade
New York
Marriage Licenses Issued in North Carolina
Greensboro report says W Frank Posey register issued licenses to Mabel Irene Caldwell 22 of High Point and Curtis W Apple 24 and Viola Pearman 24 of Winston-Salem. Also licensed were Allen M Hall 20 and Aileen Blaylock 20 of Greensboro.
Mrs Hayworth to Return After School Tourings
Mrs. E. P. Hayworth is expected to return to the city this afternoon after spending several weeks with her son Sea Bee Hayworth. She accompanied her son while his company played in several large cities across the country and has been away from the city for many weeks.
California Sees Record Auto Tourists Pass in Year
San Francisco reports that over 760,000 automobile travelers visited California during the year, highlighting strong tourism activity and regional traffic growth.
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California
San Francisco
Aged couple on their honey moon marry in Weaverville
In Eaverville on February 12 Mr. and Mrs. B. Bishop aged 83 and 68 respectively spent their honey moon. The ceremony was performed by Rev H B Dendy at the bride's home. Both had prior marriages with Mrs Molly Pickens of Weaverville now Mrs B. Bishop. Her daughter Mrs C W Bates, wife of Rev C W Bates, is from High Point.
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Eaverville
B. Bishop
Weaverville
H. B. Dendy
Weaverville Presbyterian Church
Bishop
Avery Creek
Molly Pickens
Chris Pickens
C. W. Bates
High Point
Methodist Protestant Church
Asheville
Bates
Steamer Fire Out After Long Fight
Firemen finally extinguish the North German Lloyd liner Muenchen after a 24 hour blaze at her Hudson River pier. The damage tops 3 million dollars and two crew members are dead. Henry Schuengel questions cause as fire and explosions remain a mystery.
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Muenchen
New York
Hudson River
Henry Schuengel
North German
Lloyd Line
Protest Meeting Called For Unemployed In Cleveland
Circulars call a mass protest meeting of unemployed at 5 30 p m in Public Square to continue the fight after yesterday s riot of about 1200 workers The Safety Director says police will not interfere and expects no trouble A woman s shouting prompted the clash with city hall guards as fists knives and night sticks were used in self defense
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Cleveland
Public Square
Edwin D. Barry
City Hall
State Democratic Committee To Meet In Raleigh March
Leaders of the North Carolina Democratic party executive committee will meet in Raleigh before March 10 to discuss the upcoming campaign. Odus M. Mull, executive counsel to Gov. O. Max Gardner and committee chair, said the group would gather likely in the first week of March.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Odus M. Mull
O. Max Gardner
Gardner Simmons and Overman Commended by Women Voters
In Goldsboro North Carolina on February 12 the North Carolina League of Women Voters adopted resolutions commending Governor Max Gardner and Senators Simmons and Overman. The governor was praised for promising to push labor law reforms and stronger enforcement by the next general assembly.
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Goldsboro
Max Gardner
Senmator Simmons
Overman
North Carolina League of Women Voters
Gardner
General Assembly
Potatoes Market Report from Chicago Trade
Receipts total 860 cars with slow trading and a steady market. Wisconsin sacked round whites mostly 2.40 to 2.55, occasional 2.50. Minnesota sacked round whites 2.35 to 2.46. Idaho Russets 3.00 to 3.55.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ldsho
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Tyre
Berh
Arculus
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Greensboro Road
Five Points
High Point Enterprise
Fagley-Halpen
Philadelphia
Edwards Business College
West Commerce Street
Superior Motors, Inc
J. W. Quattlebaum
Mgr
North Main Street
de Soto
Starr Motor CO
Durant Dealers
Commerce & Hamilton
Florida
Leonard Dry Cleaning Co
South Main Street
New High School
City
P. O
Central Ave
Albany
E. B
West Point Avenue
W. C. Idol
Archdale
Cross Street
J. A. Gray
High Point Hardware Co
Wrenn St
Pickett
Walnut
Sunset Ave
Thomasville Road
Atlantic Insurance & Realtvy CO
East Green Street
Thistle Street
English Street
J. N. McCrary
West Green Street
D. L. Bouldin
Redding
Apts
P. A. Chamberlain
East Russell Street
Cummings Batterries
Cummings Electro Chemical CO
West Green St
Centennial Avenue
Taylor Street
Ciiidren
Roland Park Ave
Thurston
Wise Street
A. T. Kirby
Southeastern Express Co
Hamilton Street
Robert E. Lee
Winston- Salem
New Process
East
Russell Street
A. L. Kirkman
South Wrenn Street
Derond
Call
Wrenn Street
Harvey’s Shoe Shop
W. Broad St
N. & Russell Shoe Shop
W. Broad
Apt
Charlie M. Brown
Long Street
Conan
Ron
Mom
U.S Pat
Gunn
West Willis Street
Lindsay St
B. A. Woodell
Justice of the Peace Notary
Askin
Kivett Drive
Cecil Grocery Co
TTT
Emerywood
High Point College
J. AL. White Realty CO
Wachovia Bank
A. H. Holton
Ring Drug Co
J. P. Rawley
H. Wallace Caldwell
Chicago Board of Education
Caldwell
Silas H. Strawn
Citizens’ Rescue Committee
Carolina News Briefs
Bern
Harlotte
Alisbury
Thomas Bridges
lIn
Montheu
Bulletins
Olumbia
S. C
William LaVarre
Augusta
J. Lyles Glenn
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
House of Commons
Great Britain
Ort AU Prince
Haiti
Aux Cayes
Democratic Committee
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