Commission endorses unity for new program in state
The commission pledges full support to Governor Gardner and the general assembly in devising a changed program for the state. It also states members will resign to allow the governor to select qualified personnel and expresses gratitude for the commission’s patriotic spirit. The group accepted low bids from February 10, including Lassiter bids.
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Gardner
General Assembly
Highway Commission
Ite Spléen
Lassiter
Governor Gardner Commended For Resolving Endorsement
The document notes Governor Gardner’s approach and calls for unity while preserving individual views on methods, recognizing the end sought by the governor as a guiding resolve. The passage emphasizes admiration for Gardner’s leadership without surrendering personal opinions.
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Gardner
Resolv
Papal visit unveils Vatican Telecommunication Station
The pope arrives at the Vatican station amid black dressed crowds and veiled women. A marble plaque is unveiled naming the station founded by Pope Pius XI to send the pope's words globally. The pontiff tests a telegraph transmitter, approving its performance with station director Gianfranceschi.
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Observatory
Lourdes
Marconi
Gather Gianfrancheschi
Pius XI
Gianfranceschi
Asheville Man Found Dead In Car On Newbridge Highway
Asheville February 12 The body of William Bailey Plem mons 25 lineman for the Southern Bell Telephone company was found in his automobile on the Newbridge highway near Leicester early this morning with a bullet hole through the head.
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Asheville
William Bailey Plemmons
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Newbridge Highway
Leicester
Financial District Observes Lincoln Birthday, Markets Closed
New York financial district closes as Lincoln's birthday anniversary is observed. Stock and curb exchanges, banks, and all commodity markets suspend activities for the day.
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Financial District
New York
Linccoln
Explosion Kills Five At Mexican Fireworks Factory
Five workers died in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Acupexcomac near Texcoco. The facility burned as firefighters battled the blaze through the night.
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Texcoco
Mexico
Acupexcomac
Bankers Case In Injuries Hands
Rutherfordton February 12. The case of five Rutherfordton bankers charged with accepting deposits knowing their institution was insolvent went to a special Cleveland county jury. Judge H Hoyle Sink ruled that a bank director is an officer subject to banking laws. He expected a verdict within three or four hours. Defendants include J A Taylor president, W B Walker cashier, K F Tanner, S B E Elmore and T F Oats directors.
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Rutherfordton
Cleveland County
H Hoyle Sink
Rutherford County Bank and Trust Company
W. B. Walker
K F. Tanner
S. BE. Elmore
T. F Oats
Legionnaires 10 Fight for Bonus
Charlotte February 12 Officials of the North Carolina civil ent of the American today issued a call for legions across the nation to join with those of this state in observing cash bonus night February North Carolina legionnaires 40 000 strong will gather in legion halls to press for immediate settlement by the government of adjusted compensation certificates After meetings Wednesday night each post is to hire congressmen advising attendance J H Caldwell state adjutant urges similar action so that true sentiment of all legionnaires and former servicemen in America can be determined simultaneously
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North Carolina
Clvent
American Oday
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Congressimen
J. H. Caldwell
América
Senate debates Hyde interpretation of Red Cross funds
The agriculture secretary defended the compromise amid a quorum call as Hyde argued funds were not for food or clothing but could be used if needed by borrowers. Democrats Robinson and Castaway backed the plan while Borah and other Republicans opposed the $25 000 000 Red Cross appropriation. Norris likened portions to the Wickersham report and Barkley urged sending matters to the attorney general.
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Agriculture
Hyde
Robinson
Castaway
Arkansas
Borah
Idaho
Red Cross
House
Norris
Nebraska
Wickersham
Barkley
Kentucky
Attorney General
Football Ban Near Chapel Hill Lawsuit Proposal
Raleigh Feb 12 AP A law bans football and other games within five miles of Chapel Hill the state capital. Representative Sam Gattis of Orange introduced a bill to repeal the old statute saying it allows betting by spectators near the university.
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Raleigh
Cha Hill
Sam Gattis
Orange
Temple of Learning
Georgia Supreme Court Invalidates Chain Store Tax
The Georgia supreme court ruled that the state tax on chain stores violates both federal and state constitutions. The act imposes a $50 levy on each unit in a chain of five or more stores, making the tax invalid.
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Atlanta
Georgia Supreme Court
Man Found Dead at Filling Station in Mecklenburg County
G T Sinclair was found dead at his filling station near the Catawba river in Mecklenburg County. Coroner Frank announced after an investigation that Sinclair shot himself.
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Mount Holly
N. C
G. T. Sinclair
Catawba River
Mécklenburg County
Frank
One Way To Take It I Take Aspirin to Clear My Head
A brief item notes a quotation about taking aspirin to clear the head, with a quip likening it to a vacuum cleaner. The fragment mentions Gaies and Yverdom as possibly cited names or places.
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Pages Gaies
Yverdom
Blount bill to license drivers favored in North Carolina
Raleigh Feb 12 The Blount bill to license every motor vehicle driver in the state was favorably reported by Senate Judiciary Committee No 1. It would require two year licenses for $1 with exams by the highway patrol. Administration would rest with the motor vehicle bureau of the revenue department.
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Blount
North Carolina
Monnal Senate
Judiciary Committee No
Senate
Carolina Motor Club
Highway Patrol
Motor Vehicle Bureau
The
Revenue Department
Judiciary
Dosher
New Hanover
Archind
Most Violent Gales Sweep England and Seas
A severe winter gale battered England and nearby seas with winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour, gusts over 70. Channel waves reached about 30 feet as mid channel and cross channel steamers reported damage. A lifeboat searched for a small drifting vessel for six hours without success, and uprooted trees along with damaged chimneys and roofs were reported.
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London
England
Earier
Republican Leaders Meet in Greensboro Lincoln Dinner
Republican leaders from across North Carolina gather in Greensboro for the annual Lincoln dinner hosted by the North Carolina Young Republicans Club. The event begins at 8 p.m. with an enthusiastic party rally expected.
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N. C
North Carolina
Young Republicans Club
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Republican speakers announced for youth benefit meeting
Representative Franklin Fort of New Jersey will headline the event for younger Republicans. James B. Duncan of Greensboro, state Republican chairman, will speak briefly, with short talks expected from Representatives Charles A. Jonas and Pritchard, and Brownlow Jackson, former state chairman, among others.
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New Jersey
Republican National Committee
James 8. Duncan
Greensboro
Charles A. Jonas
Pritchard
Brownlow Jackson
School Fighters Gather For State Meet
CHAPEL HILL Feb 12 High school boxers and wrestlers from Greensboro Durham Gastonia Raleigh Braytown and Salisbury join UNC for the first state tournament. Preliminaries today and tomorrow with finals set for tomorrow night. Twenty seven boxers and twenty eight wrestlers compete in eight classes.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Durham
Gastonia
Raleigh
Braytown
Salisbury
Continue Efforts For Naval Accord
Washington reports indicate ongoing U S diplomacy seeking a Franco Italian naval agreement. Official dispatches in Europe describe a British efforts collapse, while the United States and Japan pursue a basis for the accord and maintain ongoing attempts in that direction.
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State Department
Europe
Bri
Presé Dhatches
Stimson
United States
Japan
Stll
Flying Vaudeville Team Will Disband Tonight
Will Rogers and Captain Frank M Hawks end their drought relief tour with the Revelers after nearly a month of benefits across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. They have raised about 225000 for drought sufferers and disband tonight at Texarkana on the Texas Arkansas border.
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Little Rock
Ark
Will Rogers
Frank M. Hawks
Southwest
Texarkana
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansar
Inventor Sir Charles Parsons Dies Aboard West Indies Cruise
A radio message from London reports Sir Charles Parsons, inventor of the turbine steam engine, died last night during a West Indies cruise. He was 76.
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London
Charles Parsons
West Indies
Civil War Veteran Recalls Lincoln Assassination Memory
Findlay, Ohio Feb 12 A 85 year old Civil War veteran William H Roberts recalls the assassination of President Lincoln. He was 19 at Ford's Theatre, saw the crowd react, and watched Lincoln die after Booth's shot. Roberts served in a Michigan battery and a New York cavalry company.
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Findlay
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
William H. Roberts
Roberts
Lincen
Ford
Kington
Capitol
John Wilkes Booth
Robert
Lincoln
Boothend
Washington
New York Cavalary
Airmail Pilot Sets Unofficial New York Spartanburg Flight Record
GPacdonnay Gu Sheridan Pie Teay completed a non stop flight from New York to Spartanburg in three hours and fifty minutes, beating the normal time of six hours and twenty six minutes. Gil Hewa flew from New Orleans yesterday in four hours and twenty minutes, achieving a high speed of 148 miles per hour.
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Teay
New York
Spartanburg
Gil Hewa
New Raim
Fire Claims Two Children In Akron Home Tragedy
A February 7 Akron blaze gutted the residence of nineteen year old Joseph F. Sourek, killing two children found burning in a bedroom and hospitalizing another. Investigators continued as authorities labeled the cause as accidental. residents and neighbors mourned the family.
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Ohio
Searet
Ineteen
Joseph F. Sourek
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