Columbus Club Elected To Fill Sally Vacancy
In Charlotte on February 20 the Atlantic league directors chose Columbus Georgia to replace Columbia South Carolina in the Sally. Augusta Georgia must arrange finances by February 26 to enter the league or lose its franchise to Selma or Montgomery. The Columbus club, formerly a Southeastern league member, is owned by the Atlanta Crackers.
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Sally
Charlotte
Columbus
Columbia
S. C
Augusta
Selma
Montgomery
Ala
W. G. Bramham
R. J. Spiller
Spiller
Marvin Wolf
Atlanta Crackers
Southern Association
Bramham
Nap Rucker
Macon
John Martin
Greenville
Hoover's veto power on vets bill uncertain
Washington February 20 The president's pocket veto power hinges on the ten day signing rule with Sundays excluded The constitution states that if a bill is not returned within ten days after presentation Congress acts as if it had been signed The article discusses uncertainty over Hoover's use of this power on veterans legislation.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court ruling on pocket veto timing debated at capitol
The article discusses whether a pocket veto can occur if a bill facing adjournment is not signed. It notes a dispute over when the ten day period starts and recalls Coolidge’s Muscle Shoals veto and Norris challenge. The Supreme Court previously ruled unsigned legislation sent before adjournment is not enacted.
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Sanshtian
Capitol
Aiernak Loans
Midsaat
Supreme Court
Congress
Coolige
Muscle Shoals
Norris
Nebraska
Legislature Confirms Budget Moves Amid Calendar Turmoil
The North Carolina legislature debated finance and tax bills, with Raleigh as the approval venue for bonds. Debates touched on income tax installments, a 55 hour workweek proposal, embalmers licensing, and bank service charges. Senate and house calendars shifted as bills were carried over or returned, including opposition to abolishing county treasurers and efforts to fund a six month school term.
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Raleigh
House
Burgin
Davidson
Senate
State Federation of Labor
Scarborough
Hinsdale
Johnson of
Moore
Bank fund entanglements and Tennessee politics emerge
Nashville reports reveal Central Bank and Trust issues during a historic panic as Chappell testifies about certificates and deposits at Asheville and Liberty banks. Tennessee Highway Commissioner Baker distanced himself from the $4 million bank deposit tie up, recounting meetings with Nolan and Lea and efforts to redistribute highway funds amid political scrutiny.
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Asheville
Liberty
Donnell
Chappell
Colonel Lea
Wallace Davis
Barker
Nashville
Tenn
R. H. Baker
Tennessee
John F. Nolan
L P. Henderson
Democratic State Executive Committee
Luke Lea
Mr. Nolan
Nina
Redistribution of Funds via Ninety Six Checks in 1930s Case
Baker testified that ninety six checks totaling over 4.6 million dollars were drawn and issued to pay for approved projects. He claimed the checks were entered properly and intended to redistribute state funds among banks before several banks failed, though recipient Mehlan refused to accept and later cancellation occurred.
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Gey
Nolan
Barker
Molan
Baker
Bank of Tennessee
Holston Union National Bank
Holston Trust Company
Knoxville
Liberty Bank and Trust Company
Substitute for Wagner bill gets approval in House panel
Washington Feb 20 The House Judiciary Committee approved the administration’s substitute for the Wagner bill to establish a national system of employment agencies by a 13 to 6 vote after testimony from Secretary Doak and labor department officials.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Doak
Tanlac advertised remedy relieves stomach woes and nervous irritation
An old advertisement claims Tanlac quickly relieves stomach distress and related nervous symptoms, promising proven success and a money back guarantee through local druggists.
Debate On Employment Information Bill Divides Committee
A congressional committee discussed two proposals on employment data sharing. The substitute would coordinate with state agencies to distribute information, while the Wagner measure would authorize federal-state cooperation and shared costs, with states approving locations where projects occur.
Damage suit for 10000 begins in federal court
In Greensboro on February 20 a $10,000 damage suit by Mrs. Lillie Pritchard of High Point against the Southern Sway for personal injuries began in federal district court. She alleges she was thrown down leaving a High Point train on September 17, 1928. The chief witness was her daughter Julia Pritchard.
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Aboro
Greensboro
Lillie Pritchard
High Point
Julia Pritchard
Train collision witness recounts sudden jerk at platform
A sudden jerk as a mother stepped off threw her to the ground, badly injuring her. Miss Pritchard, a tense witness, made a laughable error as lawyers questions her name. She answered eagerly and corrected herself when asked about the train.
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Miss Pritchard
Will Discuss Bill of Thomas Turner
Greensboro February 20 A meeting set for 7 30 p m in the county courtroom to discuss Representative Tom Turner s bill to hold part of the superior court sessions in High Point Turner is expected to speak with committees from the chamber of commerce and the county government about the proposal
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Greensboro
Tom Turner
High Point
Turner
Chamber of Commerce
Greensboro bar figures meet with commissioners and High Point reps
Commissioners and members of the Greensboro bar gather for a regional meeting. Other High Point representatives may be present, signaling collaboration on local legal and civic matters.
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Greensboro
High Point
Gun riot starts Berlin purge with pistol seized
A chaotic scene in Berlin began with no shots fired and no injuries reported. A man carrying a pistol was seized and held for examination of his sanity as authorities evaluated the incident.
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Berlin
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