Financier Dupont Seeks State Liquor Control Reform
Pierre S. Dupont testifies at the final hearing of the prohibition commission, proposing state control commissions and repealing the eighteenth amendment as a path to regulate liquor. He questions the Volstead act and argues for a nationwide shift to state led oversight by all Saloon League supporters and respected citizens.
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Oted
Washington
Ile
Dupont
The
Friends
Publisher George Haven Putnam Dies at 85 in New York
George Haven Putnam, president of G. P. Putnam's Sons, died today at his residence in New York at age 85 after two weeks of illness. A Civil War veteran, he rose from private to major in the 76th New York volunteers and was a prisoner in Libby and Andersonville. He helped organize the American Copyright League and led efforts for the 1891 copyright act. He also founded the English-speaking Union. funeral plans were private.
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New York
Eorge Haven Putnam
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Sutton Jace
Putnam
76Th New York Volunteers
Libby Andanville
Themerican Copyright League
Beame
Waslso
Legion of France
Putam
United Sates
Nnl
George Palmer Putnam
Hoover Invited To Charleston Anniversary Event
Mayor Stoney of Charleston and Senator Smith invited President Hoover to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of Charleston’s founding, scheduled April 10 to 13. Hoover took the invitation under advisement.
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Washington
Stoney
Charleston
Smith
South Carolina
Hoover
Blaze Threatens Asheville Hospital
Six firemen were gassed and burned battling a top floor X ray room fire at Pritchard Memorial wing of Aston Park hospital in Asheville. The blaze destroyed X ray equipment valued at 7000 to 10000 dollars and forced an emergency patient evacuation as nurses opened windows to vent gas fumes while doctors paused a scheduled operation.
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Asheville
Pritchard Memorial
Aston Park Hospital
Ollie L. Fitzgerald, Jr
John Nolan
Spurgeon Slader
Worth Grice
R. B. White
Henry Nettles
Emily Mashburn
A. C. McCall
B. FE. Morgan
Charles A. Hensley
Miss Mashburn
Matinee on Miami Fights At Enterprise Tonight
The Enterprise will provide a blow-by-blow account of the Sharkey Scott bout and the Campolo Risko semi final plus other leading fights in Miami tonight. Boxing fans are invited to a free matinee starting shortly after eight with the main event slated for about ten o'clock.
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Campolo-Risko
Miami
Enterprise
Wiggins Case Recessed Over Mumps Among Defendants
The murder trial of five Gastonia men charged in the slaying of Mrs. Ella May Wiggins was recessed after O H Lunsford was found to have mumps. The jury will remain intact for Monday as Lunsford cannot attend.
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Charlotte
Gastonia
Ella May Wiggins
Bessemer City
O. H. Lunsford
W. B. Hunter
Lee Johnson
Lunsford
J. H. Clement
Troy Jones
Lowery Davis
Fred Morrow
Horace Wheelus
Sharkey Scales 197 for Battle
Miami February 27 jack Sharkey weighed 197 pounds at the Miami boxing commission to headline the heavyweight program against Phil Scott in a 15 round feature. Risko weighed 195 for the 10 round semi final with Campolo who weighed 226 giving Campolo a 31 pound edge. Loughran weighed 191 percent while Charles tipped the scales at 209 for the Belgium foe.
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Miami
Jack Sharkey
Miami Boxing Commission
Sharkey
Phil Scott
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Victorio Campolo
Campolo
Risko
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Pierre Charles
Belgium
Sugar Coating Needed for Educational Broadcasts Says Panel
Secretary Wilbur's advisory committee on radio education reports that educational talks on air are hindered when sandwiched between sales pitches. They note audience resistance to being educated and passive learning effects, but contend radio can democratize learning by reaching diverse audiences nationwide and extending great teachers' lessons to multitudes.
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Washington
Wilbur
Snook Heads Toward Execution as Clemmency Appeal Hears
In Columbus Ohio the fate of Dr James H Snook former Ohio State University professor who killed his mistress Theora Hix hung on a clemency appeal presented to Governor Cooper and the Ohio board. A final hearing followed by a possible late night execution was anticipated while Mrs Snook sought a stay of execution.
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Columbus
Ohio
James H. Snook
Ohio State University
Governor Cooper
Ohio Board of Clemency
James Howard Snook
Theora Hix
Cooper
State Board of Clemency
P. E. Thomas
Ohio Penitentiary
Snook
Board of Clemency
FE. O. Ricketts
Federal District Court
Helen Marple Snook
Riot strike steals center stage at Los Angeles city hall
In Los Angeles on February 27 a crowd of about 3000 alleged communist sympathizers tried to storm City Hall. Police used tear gas and clubs to repel the mob, detaining 27 radical leaders and reinforcing lines to prevent a new outbreak.
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Los Angeles City Hall
Los Angeles
City Plaza
City Hall
Spring Street
Daily U S Briefs On Dempsey and Rural Development
Attorney General Mitchell disputes a proposal to broaden search powers in liquor cases. Jack Dempsey plans a complete medical checkup in Rochester Minnesota as fans view it as the start of a comeback. The Whittington bill to fund 12 million for rural communities passes House Reclamation Committee. South Carolina lawmakers invite KWKH owner to discuss chain stores tax issues. Farm Board chair Legge comments on dealer complaints about grain buying policies.
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Ashington
Whittington
House Reclamation Committee
Olumbia
S. C
W. K. Henderson
KWKH
Shreveport
House of Representatives
South Carolina General Assembly
Senate
Jashington
Farm Board
Legge
Lavarre Arrested On Federal Criminal Contempt Charge
William J. Lavarre, tied to four southern newspapers bought with International Paper funds, is arrested on a federal warrant for criminal contempt of court. The case stems from a press fight with Harold Hall over control of the Augusta Chronicle Spartanburg Herald and Journal and Columbia Record. Hearing set before Judge Bascom Deaver in Macon, with Webb Jr. removed from Columbia Record property.
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New York
William J. Lavarre
Harold Hall
Southern
International Paper Company
Lavarre
Hall
Augusta
Federal Court
Middle District of Georgia
Bascom Deavyer
Macon
U. S
Francis A. O'Neill
Joseph T. Webb, Jr
Deaver
Columbia Record
MacDonald Maintains Optimism On Naval Disarmament Talks
London dispatch reports Prime Minister MacDonald reiterates aim for eventual disappearance of battleships and international agreement. American and Japanese delegates resume discussions on cruiser ratios while Reed Matsudaira talks occur. Submarine warfare humanization proposal also studied as experts meet at St James Palace.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
David A. Reed
Ambassador Matsudaira
Reed
Stimson
J. Theodore Marriner
State Department
Japan
St. James’ Palace
Troops Ordered At Trial Of Negro For Attacking White Girl
Governor Bibb Graves ordered Alabama national guardsmen to Montgomery to report for duty during the trial of Martin Maryland a negro charged with attacking a 25 year old white woman Sunday night. The move follows a sheriff's precaution amid intense local sentiment.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
J. L. Scoggin
Montgomery County
Alabama National Guardsmen
Martin Maryland
Tardieu Pursues New French Cabinet Formation
Paris Feb 27 An dre Tardieu premier designate reports progress to President Doumergue as he forms a new cabinet to replace the fall of his and Camille Chautemps ministries. Briand is favored for the foreign office while Tardieu consults his old cabinet and radical socialist leaders.
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Paris
Andre Tardieu
Doumergue
Camille Chautemps
Elysee Palace
Aristide Briand
Foreign Office
M. Tardieu
Radical Socialist
Edouard Herriot
Lyon
Saddle horse sale sets record price at 27500 dollars
Kansas City reports a record price for a saddle horse as "Belle Delight" from Herbert M. Woolf stables sells to Miss Mary Fiers of Oklahoma City for 27500 dollars. The February 27 report notes the strong market and high bidding for performance stock.
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Kansas City
Herbert M. Woolf
Mary Fiers
Oklahoma City
Petition Drive Seeks Closure of Communistic Labor Hall
A petition signed by 217 Charlotte residents asks the city council and police chief to permanently close a hall in an industrial district accused of spreading social equality and anti religious doctrine. The council planned to seek legal guidance on its authority to shut the facility, which has operated for several months.
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Charlotte
Taft in Critical Condition Amid Illness at 72
Former president and chief justice William Howard Taft, age 72, was declared in a critical condition with no hope of recovery after weeks of illness. Doctors said any improvement would be temporary and the public life of the famed figure had drained his strength. The White House cancelled a reception in his honor as news spread through Washington.
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Washington
Taft
Francis Hagrer
William Howard Taft
Ufe
Hagner
White House
Hoover
House of Representatives
United States
Tate
Thomas A. Claytor
Wheat Prices Rise Early On Chicago Board
Wheat prices advanced in opening trading in Chicago on February 27 with gains from 3 8 to 11 8 cents per bushel and as much as 2 cents intraday. Corn oats and rye rose fractionally. Initial quotes showed March at 1.06 1 4 to 1 2, May 1.11 to 1 2, July 1.12 1 8 to 1 2, September 1.14.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Goldsboro Post Office Robbed Overnight
Goldsboro post office robbed between midnight and daylight. Officials say about $3000 in stamps and $200 in cash stolen. Acetylene torches used to cut into vaults. Yeggs opened two vaults. a safe with Wednesday’s collections left untouched. About $700 in cash recovered. rest in stamps.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Yeggs
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