Sharp Stock Market Slump Recovers Amid Broad Rebounds
A sharp selling flurry hit the New York stock exchange before midday, then abated as investors found footing. Major issues fell 1 to 4 points, with Union Pacific and Allied Chemical recovering about a point after larger losses.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Michigan
Wall Street
Union Pacific
Allied Chemical
Delaware and Hudson
American Telephone
Case
Consolidated Gas
Corn Products
Chrysler
General Motors
Dupont
Chesapeake and Ohio
New York Central
Montgomery Ward
United Aircraft
Santa Fe
U. S. Steel
Rails
National Transportation Committee
Gifford
New York State
Consumption of Cotton Higher In January Across Measures
December and January figures show higher cotton use with 10,849,308 bales on December 31 and 10,039,427 on January 31 last year. January imports reached 21,352 bales, exports 793,666 lint bales and 12,944 linters, and cotton spindles active totaled 23,766,968. Cotton on hand in growing states stood at 1,202,049 bales in consuming establishments and 9,527,283 in public storage, with 16,845,998 spindles active in January.
Assembly in Session But Little Done
The assembly debated licensing drivers without cost in the state. The senate refused to reject the insurance committee report on repealing the workmen's compensation act. A motion by Senator Kirkpatrick to place the unfavorably reported measure on the calendar failed 22 to 14. A substitute physical examination bill passed, allowing an affidavit of disease-free status or an examination in lieu of the physical test.
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Senate
Insurance Committee
Kirkpatrick
House
Butter and Eggs Prices Move in Chicago Trade
Butter totals 18 455 pounds for two day receipts with firmer creamery specials around 93 score and 19 19 1 2 for extras. Eggs reach 22 548 pounds with firmer firs at 15 1 4 and current receipts at 12 5 4.
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Chicago
Tobacco reports show increase across markets in 1932
The report details 1932 tobacco sales by market with Durham and Winston-Salem leading averages. Durham posted $9.33 per 100 pounds, while Winston-Salem sold 4,405,160 pounds at an $8.59 average. Oxford and Henderson followed with high season totals, but lower averages.
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Bright Belt
Wilson
Asheville
Winston-Salem
Twin City
Durham
Oxford and
Henderson
Oxford
Governor Proclaims Bank Action to Preserve Michigan Finance
The governor issues a proclamation to preserve banks amid unsettled credit conditions in Michigan. John St. Hicks of the Michigan Bankers Association and Robert O. Lord of the Detroit Clearing House supported the measure. The order affects Union Guardian Trust and related Michigan banks, with banks preparing for holiday operations and observers awaiting further guidance.
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Ballantine
John St. Hicks
Michigan Banker's Association
Robert O. Lord
Detroit Clearing House Association
Union Guardian Trust Company
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Detroit
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Bee A
Rock That Bends Found In N. C. Rock Exhibit
North Carolina museum displays Itacolamite a flexible rock also called quartbite found in Avery and Stokes Surry counties and in Brazil. Scientists cite porosity and numerous mica flakes as the reason for bendability with no current commercial use noted.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Museum
Linville Mountains
Avery County
Pilot and
Lauratown Mountains
Stokes and
Surry Counties
Brazil
South America
Governors Close Detroit Exchange During Bank Holiday Proclamation
Detroit banking leaders voted to shut the Detroit Stock Exchange for the bank holiday proclaimed by Governor Comstock. Members are barred from trading Detroit bank stocks over the counter or through any channel during the period, with violations to be dealt with summarily.
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Detroit
The
Detroit of Exchange
William A. Cometock
Exchange
Black Man Jailed for Attacking White Visitor in South Carolina
Conway D C February 14 Pete McCoy, 28, a Black man, is in Horry county jail charged with criminally hurting a young North Carolina white woman visiting Loris. McCoy was arrested last night in Daisy after a posse led by Sheriff Ses-
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Conway
D. C
Pete McCoy
Horry County
North Carolina
Loris
McCoy
Daisy
Ses
Ancient coffin with tree growing through it washed ashore
An ancient coffin washed from the ground near the Ocrocake coast guard station after a storm. A hundred year old coffin with a tree growing through it was found with a human skeleton inside. Bones of other skeletons nearby reveal an ancient burial ground unearthed by the waves.
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Ocracoke
U. S. Coast Guard
North Carolina
Officers search swamps after nocturnal assault in Loris area
Two North Carolina officers led a 48 hour search of the swamps near Loris for a suspect in a recent attack. The incident occurred Wednesday night with no initial report until Monday. McCoy was rumored to have discussed the affair on the streets, stirring tension. The young woman was surprised while sleeping in the back seat of a car.
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Sions
North Carolina
McCoy
Loris
Maryland delegate subjected to whipping in a reform display
In Annapolis the Maryland house watched Delegate Frank J. Hirt in a dramatic demonstration as Delegate Norman Short whipped him with a cat-o nine tails to illustrate the relic of the whipping post. Hirt advocates abolishing the practice as part of a bill against wife beating.
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Annapolis
Frank J. Hirt
Maryland State House
Hirt
Baltimore
Norman
Short
Maryland
Francis A. Mitchel
Kidnapping of Agents Probed Near Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City February 14 A report states two federal prohibition agents A E Booth and J L Lancaster were kidnapped and later released by armed men after arresting a suspected rum runner on highway 34 Currituck County The pursuit began near Sligo and ended with the agents held briefly before being freed and returning to Elizabeth City
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Elizabeth City
P. M. Candle
Wilson
A. E. Booth
J. L. Lancaster
Candle
Sligo
N. C
Currituck County
Norfolk
Virginia
Booth
Lancaster
Ala Moana Assault Case Dismissed In Territorial Courts
Honolulu February 14 the Ala Moana assault case involving five men of mixed blood accused of attacking Mrs. Thalia Massie was closed in territorial courts. Circuit Judge Charles Davis discharged four living defendants via nolle prosequi and cleared the fifth Kahahawai’s name regarding the slaying. The private detective report questioned Massie’s identification of the four remaining defendants.
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Honolulu
Thalia Massie
Charles Davis
Nolle
Ben Ahakuelo
Henry Chang
Horace Ida
David Takai
Luke Lea Case Proceeds Amid Habeas Hearings Delays
Governor Hill McAlister ordered the Leas to North Carolina for penalties on bank law violations. The Leas sought habeas corpus in Jamestown but judges recused themselves. The case shifted to Crossville as Nashville officials debated legality and a NC removal effort continued with Albert H. Roberts assisting in the proceedings.
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Hill McAlister
North Carolina
Leas
Henry B. Brown
Jamestown
J. H. 8. Morison
Spn
Crossville
Roy H. Beeler
Naashville
Tennessee
Agenta
Morison
Albert H. Roberts
Nashville
Cattle in London County Surpass Thousand Mark
In London County a metropolitan district, more than 1,000 cows are reported within its borders, highlighting sizable dairy presence amid urban surroundings.
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London County
Refuse Collection Note Confuses Parcel Details
A fragmentary entry appears to reference a refuse collection lot with unclear measurements and identifiers. No clear date or address is provided, leaving the exact parcel description and timing ambiguous.
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Atchison
Seve Sen Ae
Auburn Auto
Aviation
Barnsdall
Bendix Aviat
Wee Eeesee
Beth Steel
Borden
Eere Burrougs
Curtiss
Etere Gen Foods
Tee Gillette
Goodrich
Gee Goodyear T & BM
Teen
Johns Manville
Kroger Groe
Liggett Myers
Mo Pac Welea
Monty Ward
Nash
North Pac Cree
Phillipe Pet
Pullman
Deee
Ester
Texas Gulf Sul
Snide
Bane
Eee
UN Pac
Dearie
Asso Gas Bloc A
Gulf Ol
High Low Close P
Lucinda Mills
Inez
John U H. Mills
Lucinda Millis
Mills
Kentucky
Tomahawk
John H. Mills
S. Carolina
Solon
Ping Post
George Clark
Ala Moana
Hillcrest Drive
Colonial
City Loans Inc
N. Main Se
Adams Street
Main and Howell
J. A. Clinard
Pai St
Fourth Street
Cail
Puone J
N. M
Household Appliance Co
St. Prone
Products Co
Greenstore
N. Cc
Ford
Adegrees
Woodrow Ave
Willowbrooks
Bencini Street
South Vivenn Street
Owen Welding Co
E. Broad St
TLS Franklin CO
Co-Op Finance Co
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Washington Street
Jans Lay
Union Mattress Co
Blair's
Cal
Electro-Chemical CO
Ohrman
Enterprise
Eliza Edwards
Sophia, N. c
White Otte Puppy
W. B. Bowmen
Steele
6&T
Rome Garner
City
Wood Yard
White Oak St
Montileu Ave
Luke Lea
Wisbehaving
Anulton Street
Dayton A
Dayton Bi
Green St
Eg Ave
Wit Obiba A. St
W. Waahiege
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