Habeas Corpus Fails Bandit Who Owes State Debt
Gerald Chapman, convicted bandit and murderer, lost his appeal to the U S circuit court of appeals for a writ of habeas corpus. The court upheld a Connecticut court's order dismissing the writ and indicated Chapman may seek further review in the Supreme Court.
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Bandit
New York
Gerald Chapman
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New York City
Manton
Chapman
United States
Cohen
United States Supreme Court
Frederick J. Grohl
Appelate
Manion
Hard
Mack
Henying
United States District Court
Connecticu
First airplane carries mail under contract system
The first airplane to carry post office mail under the contract system left Ford airport Dearborn at 10 40 a m for Cleveland to join the transcontinental air service. Henry Ford delivered the pouches to pilot Charles Kellogg in the presence of city and government officials including Second Assistant Postmaster General Glover. Chicago service begins this afternoon.
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Detroit
Post Office Department
Ford Airport
Dearborn
Cleveland
trans-Continental Air Service
Henry Ford
Charles Kellogg
Glover
Chicago
Trustees to Meet Again at Davidson College
Davidson college board of trustees held a routine meeting this afternoon. A further trustees meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at Davidson.
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Charlotte
Davidson College Board of Trustees
Davidson
Frank Page urges 80 million yearly road fund
Frank Page, head of the North Carolina highway commission and AASHO president, asked the House Roads Committee for an annual federal appropriation of 80 million dollars to aid state road construction. He noted last year’s 75 million allotment and that 80 states surpassed quotas while eight fell short of their pro rata shares.
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Washington
House Roads Committee
Frank Page
North Carolina Highway Commission
American Association of State Highway Officials
Miner killed as Powhatan mine explosion traps 600 escape
Bellaire Ohio February 15 AP one miner died and 19 injured in a Powhatan mine explosion that wrecked the main shaft. Six hundred miners escaped uninjured and nine were sent home. The deceased was drowned, found face down in a puddle. Mine manager Percival said refurbishment will begin to resume operations tomorrow.
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Bellaire, O
Powhatan
Here
Bellaire
W. O. Percival
President Roosevelt Returns to New York After Rescue Mission
The steamer President Roosevelt arrives in New York Harbor welcomed by a committee including port officials, crew wives, and newspaper men. Officials from the army, navy, and United States Shipping Board attend as the ship returns from rescuing the freighter Antinoe on January 27.
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New York
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
United States Shipping Board
George Fried
Macon
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Rai
Townhouse Plundered In Vienna Husbands Existence
The Vienna townhouse of Count Ludwig Salm Hoogstraeten husband of Millicent Rogers was looted thieves took chests of silver and paintings.
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Vienna
Ludwig Salm Hoogstraeten
Millicent Rogers
Farmers Demand Abolition of U S Board on Tariffs
Farmers charge unwarranted delays in arriving at decisions as part of an indictment calling for the abolition of the U S Tariff Board. The item highlights mounting farmer-led pressure and seeks reform in tariff governance.
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U. S. Board ON Tariffs
Calls to abolish tariff commission over alleged turmoil
The National Board of Farm Organizations urged abolition of the tariff commission before the House Appropriations Committee. Charles R. Holman accused delay and secret hearings, while Representative Wood of Indiana said friction hinders proper functioning. The panel recommended $699,000 for the commission.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
House Appropriations Committee
National Board of Farm Organizations
Charles R. Holman
Farm
Holman
Commission
Wood
Indiana
Appropriations
Homan
Congress
Marvin
Mrs Mary Ann Hill Dies At Home In Randolph County
Mrs Mary Ann Hill died at her home five miles south of the city after a six week pneumonia illness. She was born May 6 1856 in Randolph County daughter of Elissa and Rebecca Os bore Davis and was a member of Springfield Friends church. Survived by husband Sidney T Hill four sons Addison Frank Ben and Thomas Hill two daughters Annie Gray and Ruth Tuttle and two brothers Addison and Sidney Davis all of Randolph County Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at Springfield church with Pastor Miss Clara Cox officiating burial in the church cemetery.
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Mary Ann Hill
Sidney T. Hill
Hill
Randolph County
Elissa
Rebecca Osborne Davis
Springfield
Ruth Tuttle
Addison
Sidney Davis
Springfield Church
Clara Cox
Elks Minstrels Play Here Thursday Night
The Enterprise corrects that the Elks minstrel show will be held Thursday night at the Amer ican theater. High Point residents will have a chance to see Greensboro Elks in action before their hometown performance the following night.
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the Enterprise
Elks Minstrel
American Theater
High Point
Greensboro Elks
Old Woman and Girl Both Making Opera Appearance
A 19 year old Kansas City soprano Marion Talley and 65 year old contralto Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink prepare for Metropolitan Opera debuts and returns. Talley practiced as Gilda in Rigoletto while her father Charles Talley budgets 25 000 for her training and 75 000 for the trip. Schumann Heink, mother of eight, returns as Erda in Das Rheingold with plans for a cautious comeback and a reflection on her long career.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Marion Talley
Kansas City
Metropolitan
Patti
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Miss Talley
Gilda
Charles M. Talley
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Erda
Tillman E McGhee Dies After Week Long Illness
Tillman E McGhee died at his home 709 East Green street this morning about 5 o'clock after a week of illness. Born in Jamestown May 13 1863 he lived in High Point except for 17 years in Salisbury. A carpenter by trade he married twice. survivors include two sons Merritt of Fort Sam Houston Texas Claude of Tarboro four daughters Mary Marybeth Medbury Jamestown Welch Winfrey and McGhee of High Point and four grandchildren. Funeral at St Edwards Catholic church corner Park and East Green tomorrow at 10 burial in Oakwood cemetery.
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Jamestown
High Point
Salisbury
McGhee
Elizabeth Jester
Melissa Patterson
Merritt McGhee
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Claude McGhee
Tarboro
D. W. Medbury
C. A. Welch
L. G. Winfrey
Mary McGhee
St. Edwards Catholic Church
Park and
East Green Street
Oakwood Cemetery
New York Woman Sues For Divorce In French Courts
Mrs George B Post Jr of New York city former Irene Langhorne Gibson filed suit for divorce in French courts. She is daughter of Charles Danna Gibson and niece of Lady Astor, the former Nancy Langhorne.
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Paris
George B. Post, Jr
New York City
Irene Langhorne Gibson
Charles Danna Gibson
Lady Astor
Nancy Langhorne
Funeral Services for Mrs Ellen Davis Held Today
Mrs Ellen Davis mother of High Point City Council member W A Davis died at 729 South Main Street yesterday afternoon. Funeral was at Holiness church at 3 pm with Rev O L Ruth officiating and burial in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers included W W Reddy H O Hayworth and others. she was about 66 and survived by three sons and four daughters.
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Ellen Davis
W. A. Davis
High Point City
South Main Street
Holiness Church
O. L. Ruth
Oakwood Cemetery
W. W. Reddy
H. O. Hayworth
W. L. Edwards
S. D. Clapp
Allen Dowdy
John Apple
Davis
Randolph County
High Point
W. C. Davis
Holmes Church
McKiney Davis
George Davis
Robert White
Bertha Church
Arthur Shipman
J. W. Sechrest
William Lee
Hewie “Weadden
Randleman
Rachael Pritchard
Asheboro
Denied Moscow report on Copenhagen disarmament conference
Moscow dismisses a Denmark cited report that the Soviet government would propose Copenhagen as the site for the preparatory disarmament conference as untrue. The denial was issued today in Moscow.
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Moscow
Denmark
Copenhagen
Palm Beach Thrill as Count Seeks Privilege to See Son
Count Ludwig Salm Von Hoogstraeten and H. H. Rogers prepared public statements after a New York court order authorized the count to see his infant son Peter Constantin. A private detective accompanied the family, while tension rose over private access to the child. The count demanded access in his room. the nurse and detective left with the baby, drawing a crowd at the Royal Palm Beach estate.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Ludwig Salm von Hoogstraeten
Peter Constantin
H. H. Rogers
Millicent
Peter
Gennis Gotham
Justice O'Malley
New York
Royal Ponciana
William Baruch
Port Chester
N. Y
William Anhelt
The
Pictorial Review
Danville Loses Ball Franchise in Pro Baseball Move
Danville Virginia forfeited to the Piedmont League after decision by AP secretary John H Farrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. All reserve players and umpires in the minors must tender contracts by March first except those retired or ineligible.
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Auburn
N. Y
John H. Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Today
Danville
Piedmont League
Funeral Services For P. J. Fee Conducted
Funeral services for P. J. Fee who died at his home on East Green Street were held yesterday at 3 o clock. Father Herman of St Andrews Catholic Church officiated. Bearers were H. C. Briggs R. L. Winfrey W. F. Branson and J. L. Kivett. Flowerbearers were Mrs. M. H. Ragan Mrs. W. H. Price and Mrs. J. F. Stepleton. Burial followed in Oakwood cemetery.
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P. J. Fee
E. Green Street
Father Herman
St. Andrews Catholic Church
H. C. Briggs
R. L. Winfrey
W. F E. Branson
J.L. Kivett
M. H. Ragan
W. H. Price
J. F. Stepleton
Oakwood Cemetery
Earthquake Shakes Washington Two Hours Overnight
A pronounced earth shock was recorded on Georgetown University seismograph last night starting at 10 06 p m and lasting two and a half hours. Director Tondorf notes maximum intensity from 10 19 to 10 23 p m.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Tondorf
Government Eyes Smaller U S Paper Money Like Philippine Bill
Washington February 15 American paper money may be reduced to Philippine currency size to save time, labor, and cost. Herbert D Brown testified before the house appropriation committee that the change is under consideration and noted the Philippine bill is about two thirds the size of U S notes. He cited the bureau of efficiency savings of 585480 dollars from eliminating duplication and revising government business methods.
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Washington
House
Herbert D. Brown
Philippines
Bureau of Efficiency
Auto Crash Death Report Near High Point Winston Road
Flavius J. Baynes is killed in a five mile distant collision on High Point Winston Road. Three other occupants are injured in the same accident. Authorities report the fatality and injuries as a highway crash event with limited details available at this time.
Earl of Craven Arrest Warrant Issued in Cathcart Divorce Case
In Montreal the Earl of Craven, named as co respondent in Vera Countess of Cathcart s 1922 divorce action, learns an American labor department warrant is out for his arrest He says they can t touch me here and plans to sail from Halifax to Bermuda as his wife departs New York for the same destination
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Montreal
Que
Earl of Craven
Vera
Halifax
Bermuda
New York
Two Local Girls Injured in High Point Winston-Salem Crash
A Ford roadster driven by Charlie Denny collided with a Dodge sedan driven by Pete Jones five miles from town. One man, Flavius J. Baynes, 57, was killed. Rainey Baynes, Lillian Flowter, and Eva Flowter were injured. Denny Harrington were arrested. alcohol suspected for Harrington. The crash occurred shortly after 10 o clock on the High Point to Winston-Salem route.
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High Point
Winston- Salem
Charlie Denny
Tomlinson Street
Pete Jones
Martinsville
Flavius J. Baynes
Cooperage Department
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
Rainey
Denny
Hugh Harrington
Harrington
Wimberly and
Hancock
Baynes
Rainey Baynes
Earl of Craven Flees to Canada Amid Immigration Turmoil
The New York World reports the Earl of Craven is in Canada after US authorities seek a warrant for his arrest over relations with the Countess of Cathcart. The countess faces exclusion for moral turpitude amid protests over double standards. both remain in dispute as authorities weigh deportation and possible European sailing.
Warrant Issued for Earl of Craven Arrest
Federal warrant issued by the labor department at the request of Commissioner Curran. The arrest target is the Earl of Craven, with details available from Washington dispatches dated February 15. The notice outlines federal action following inquiries by labor authorities.
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Washington
Earl of Craven
Department of Labor
Curran
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Evanstonfill
Elbert H. Gray
U.S. Steel Corporation
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Tacia
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Mle
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E. Davis
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Salm
Countess
Winston
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Countess of Cathcart
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Earl of Cathcart
South Africa
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