25 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
1
The Nation votes on a court enlargement plan spurred by an oath change. Opponents lead with about 460 against and 320 for, 58.9 percent opposed and 41.1 percent in favor. Davidson County shows unusual support for opponents.
Ras Desta Demtu, Haile Selassie's son in law and last Ethiopian chieftain to resist Italian occupation, was captured and executed after a mountaintop ambush west of Addis Ababa. The event signals the likely end of organized Ethiopian resistance to Italian rule.
A fragment notes another ballot issue as ballots are discussed on page three. The text mentions days remaining and those who have not sent in their ballots.
Report on a proposed constitutional reform agenda rejecting a governor veto power and proposing a seven member board for state governance. The plan includes designating a chief justice to preside over the higher court and appointing public instruction members by the assembly.
In Buenos Aires authorities announced the kidnap of Pereyra Iraola, a young member of a wealthy Argentine family. Police mobilized the Buenos Aires province to aid the search and focused on locating remnants of the gang led by Rogelio Gorwa known as Pibe Cabeza.
North town police recover a car used in a bold daylight robbery across the road and seize $40,000 cash. Suspect halted after pursuit near the Northern West Bank Kaionah region. Authorities report swift action and ongoing investigation.
President Roosevelt holds White House discussions with eight Democratic and one Labor member of the House after lunch with Solicitor General Reed and Acting Attorney General Jackson. Sources say he may link the plan to a constitutional amendment limiting the court's power, with ratification a prerequisite to implement his program.
Sam Jones and Fred Steel, both African American, await the death penalty after a jury found them guilty of first degree murder in the robbery and slaying of Thomas Clifford Fowler, a white taxi driver. Judge J. A. Rousseau set the sentence date for today.
Italy will not attend the League of Nations committee meeting on raw material supplies next month or any other League conference. Rome says relations must improve before the Fascist boycott on Geneva is loosened.
Nash county officers investigated the death of Junie F. Fogleman a 30 year old farmer whose body was found in a wood near his home with a shotgun wound the head injuries and evidence pointed to foul play but investigators had not yet determined a motive or suspects.
Ten people connected to German espionage were arrested in No et year and slated for immediate deportation to Russia. The German Ambassador Count Friedrich von der Schulenburg pressed for custody details, while Russian official N N Krestinsky said an inquiry into alleged sabotaging acts was not finished.
Humphrey Pearson, noted film writer, was found shot to death in his bed at his desert cottage in Palm Springs. Deputy Sheriff Walrath said Pearson was killed by two gunshots to the chest, with his wife present in the same bed and incoherent about the events. The murder weapon was recovered. the couple had dined earlier with another pair and returned home by car.
Tom Martin, 24, charged with criminally assaulting Mrs. Henry Wood 43, after beating the couple into unconsciousness at their home. The case was expected to go to a jury in superior court in Dobson, with Mrs. Wood’s charge and Martin’s denial that he forced entry about midnight November 1 while Wood was ill.
W. D. Hackney, 79, famed for the Hackney farm wagon, died in Wilson after a motor truck struck him ten days earlier, causing a fractured skull. Truck operator W. L. Williamson was held on $500 bond. Hackney’s father founded the Wilson wagon company in 1854 and he led it after the founder’s death.
Federal Judge Merrill B. Otison sentenced seven election workers convicted of vote fraud conspiracy from the November general election. Sentences ranged from six months to three years in prison. Four women who pleaded no defense received one year of probation.
A courtroom scene unfolds as Smoak maintains innocence amid the ongoing murder trial. The report notes defense stance, prosecution arguments, and expected verdict considerations as the case progresses.
Senators Wagner and Van Nuys proposed a new anti-lynching bill modeled on the Costigan-Wagner measure. The proposal holds any legal officer liable for lynching negligence and imposes penalties from 2000 to 10000 dollars on any government subdivision failing to protect fair trials for suspects.
Edgar L. Smoak faced a two hour cross examination denying involvement in the deaths of his two wives and his 16 year old daughter Annie Thelma while neighbors testified to his good character. Some admitted they would not allow their children to visit the Smoak home after Mrs. Genette Harker moved in. Prosecutors suggested poisoning links but the defense indicated plans to rest soon. Smoak said a poison bottle bought days before Annie Thelma died was for dogs and had no relation to the girl's death.
Governor Hoey announced that Attorney General Seawell, in response to his inquiry, ruled that remunerative public office holders are not barred by state law from serving on the non remunerative board of directors of the Greater University of North Carolina.
Associated Press reports a delay in implementing a neutrality blockade on Spain as six powers meet in London to discuss land and sea patrols. Fierce fighting continues from Madrid to Oviedo and Valencia hosts a new risk after the Royal Oak shelling.
In California an epidemic of walkouts and sit downs closes Northrup and halts production at Douglas Aircraft as 27,000 workers are idled nationwide. Strikes span airplanes, tires, ships, clothing and more with hourly activity and settlements. Chrysler and General Motors report talks and tentative accords on seniority and union recognition.
Secretary Morgenthau announced the treasury will not borrow additional funds in March. The weekly bill issue will be doubled from next week to 200 to 300 million until the total bills placed reach that range, with a 300 million maturing March 15 paid from tax revenues. He said this keeps public debt essentially unchanged and that March borrowing will be the smallest in two years.
Raleigh reports a shortage of 1,340 workers to fill requests for 1,150 tobacco laborers at Rocky Mount and Winston-Salem as leaf houses flood the market. Eastern plants rush to dry Kentucky tobaccos. 1,652 workers were placed that week, 62.5 percent in private industry.
Seven year old Paul Little, son of a Hallsboro sawmill worker, died instantly when struck by an automobile in front of his home at 7 pm. The car was driven by Hardin Kimery of Lake Waccamaw, an oil salesman. Coroner Francis P. D. Richardson called the accident unavoidable and no charges were filed.
Senator Borah introduced a plan to repeal and rewrite the 14th amendment so the due process clause would apply only to procedure. He said it would validate New York's minimum wage law and curb federal power in social and economic policy while letting states, like New York, handle local issues.
Federal Judge J Lyles Glenn increased by 50000 dollars the amount the Public Works Administration may advance to Greenwood county for preliminary expenses while awaiting a final ruling in the Duke Power company case resisting the Buzzard Roost power project. He modified an earlier restraining order to allow 150000 for legal and land costs, with 100000 previously approved.
Heavy industry and aircraft shares rose about two points in brisk trading in New York. Gainers listed include U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Chrys
Military control was declared over the Pecs mine region to halt a hunger strike by 267 coal miners trapped underground. After riots left three dead and six wounded, troops closed the university to prevent student sympathy demonstrations.
Raleigh reports chances for state compacts to control flue-cured tobacco in 1937 have faded. Some soil conservation may help if farmers cooperate. Georgia killed a proposed compact, and North Carolina’s law is inoperative absent similar action from Georgia South Carolina and Virginia. Officials will seek federal aid in Washington.
Fred B. Lemmonds Greensboro travelling salesman received an extension to March 15 to file suit against W. Comer Covington former hosiery manufacturer in High Point. Lemmonds seeks actual and punitive damages for wrongful assault. Covington faced prior suit from Doris Dawson for $30,000 alleged assault and $13,000 for a diamond ring and two fur coats.
The British steamer Llandovery reported after collision with a floating mine two miles southeast of the Cape de Crens, the southernmost point on the Spanish mainland, while en route to Marseille.
Sheriff Walter M. Irvin said a break in the Elva Brannock murder investigation was likely soon after new developments. He awaited bloodstain analysis from Washington and planned to report findings once received. Edwards, a former suspect, had discussed the case with the sheriff to a limited extent.
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