Miners Die in Degnan McConnell Mine Blast in Oklahoma
At Wilburton Oklahoma 93 miners died after a catastrophic explosion at the Degnan MacConnell mine as 87 were reported dead with 8 survivors. Rescue efforts, gas blame arguments, and court injunctions surrounded the disaster as funds were raised for High Point College.
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Wilburton
Okla
Degan-McConnell
Ed Boyle
Boyle
W. H. Power
John Evans
Sam Wilson
Robert Lucas
George Phillips
Nicolas Moore
Oscar Robbins
Wilburton Fire Department
McAlester
Hartshorne
Degnan-McConnell
Williams
Simmons Will Not Block Passage Of Revenue Bill
Washington reports Senate action seems assured for rapid passage of the revenue bill with tax reductions to take effect by March 15. Senator Simmons of North Carolina agrees not to block the bill though he will offer amendments to raise the cut by 170 million dollars beyond the house plan. Republicans push for quick passage as the finance committee hears internal revenue bureau amendments and aims to finish the measure by week end.
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Washington
United Action
Senate
Senate Democrats
Simmons
North Carolina
Clem Shaver
Democratic National Committee
House
Finance Committee
Internal Revenue Bureau
Whch
Senate finance committee backs secrecy on tax returns
The Senate Finance Committee approved discontinuing publicity of income tax returns as part of the house tax bill. Senator Simmons reserved the right to propose continuation of publication, seeking a February vote. The panel also backed exemptions for life insurance companies from higher corporate taxes and approved oil and mine depletion provisions.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate
Critiics
Internal Revenue Bureau
Finance Committee
Couzens
Republican
Michigan
Congressional
Treasury
Curtis
Kansas
Shortridge
California
Carolina Piano Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Greensboro
Carolina Piano company of High Point filed yesterday in western North Carolina federal court at Greensboro for bankruptcy. The firm offered a settlement with creditors for fifteen cents on the dollar and a creditor meeting will decide if the offer is accepted. if not, the company seeks a bankruptcy adjudication.
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High Point College
Carolina Piano Company of
High Point
R. L. Blaylock
Western North Carolina Federal Court
Greensboro
Burlington Plays Here Friday Night
The High School basketball team meets Burlington Friday night at 7 30. The High Point High girls face Greensboro at the Y M C A as a double bill followed by the boys game.
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Burlington Quint
High Point High
Greensboro
MacNider Has Son Born Today to War Secretary Family
A son was born today to the new assistant secretary of war and Mrs. MacNider. The child is likely to be the third with the name Han ford MacNider in the family.
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MacNider
Washington
Hanford MacNider
Merchants Set Banquet Tonight At Sheraton Hotel
The High Point Merchants association will hold a seven o'clock banquet at the Sheraton Hotel. Nearly all city merchants were invited or sent representatives after a canvass. Fred N. Tate acts as toastmaster. J Paul Leonard of Statesville will give the main address, with Mr. Dixon and Rev. Tom Sykes as speakers. The High Point boy orchestra will provide music.
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High Point Merchant’s Association
Sheraton Hotel
Fred N. Tate
J. Paul Leonard
Statesville
Merchants Association
Mr. Dixon
Brown-Iggers-Dixon Company
Winston-Salem
Tom Sykes
High Point
Charlotte Man Sues O Henry Hotel Over False Arrest
J T Norsworthy a Charlotte and Gastonia book dealer filed a 20000 suit in a Greensboro hotel case in Charlotte superior court alleging false arrest at the O Henry Hotel on November 5 while ill. He says he checked out the next day after being arrested for drunkenness but was found not guilty and seeks damages.
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Charlotte
Jan
O’henry
Greensboro
J. T. Norsworthy
Gastonia
Norsworthy
Newspaper editors urge return to strong editorial emphasis in South
Chapel Hill January 14 AP Robert Lathan editor of the Charleston News and Courier urged southern newspaper owners to restore focus on editorial work and pay reporters well. He argued many papers shifted toward business interests, leaving sports and front page reporting underfunded and inferior.
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Chapel Hill
Robert Lathan
Charleston
S. C
News and Courier
South
Lathan
State Newspaper Institute
Robert W. Madry
News Bureau
The
University of North Carolina
Mr. Lathan
Klan May Be Able to Escape Walker Law in New York
New York authorities question whether the Ku Klux Klan can be forced to reveal its members under the Walker law. The group reportedly changed its name to Knights and Women of the Ku Klux Klan via Alpha Pi Sigma, potentially exempting it as a fraternal benevolent society.
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Albany
N. Y
Ku Klux Klan
New York State
Klan
Knights and Women of
Alpha Pi Sigma
Knights and Women
Secretary of State
Clarence S. Needles
New York
Court of Appeals
National Organization
National Klan
Severe Cold Grips France and Italy Trade Winds Turn Snowbound
France and Italy face deep cold as central and northern Italy to Naples receive heavy snow. Temperatures plunge from 60 F to near zero in France with winds and floods turning to frozen swamps. Snow disrupts Nice Cannes Toulouse Bordeaux Milan Turin Trieste postal shipping, while a British destroyer collision sinks a small vessel near Brest.
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Paris
France
Italy
Naples
Briancon
Wolfhound
Brest
Milan
Turin
Trieste
Florence
False Alarm Triggered At Tomlinson Chair Company
Firefighters rushed to an alarm at 8 15 this morning from a Tomlinson Chair company box. No fire or smoke found. Chief Horney said someone pulled the lever, removed the glass, and reinserted it. Investigators seek the joker's identity.
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Fire Department
Tomlinson Chair Company
Horney
Permits Issued For Two Houses On Twin Oaks Drive
Building plans move forward for J. S. Worth with two one story seven room houses on Twin Oaks drive at $7000 each. N. C. Weavell also receives permit for repairs on a two story seven room dwelling on E. Green street at $2000.
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Worth
J. S. Worth
Twin Oaks Drive
N. C. Weavell
E. Green Street
UNC News Bureau chief warns against censorship in colleges
Robert W. Madry, director of the University of North Carolina news bureau, told the State Newspaper Institute that a policy of frankness about campus news gains public trust. He argued non censorship may bring occasional unfavorable publicity, but reflects real progress when pursued.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Robert W. Madry
University News Bureau
State Newspaper Institute
Madry
Buying Interest At Low Ebb In Market
New York January 14. Stock prices opened with narrow limits as buying interest was at a low ebb. Public utilities advanced led by Public Service of New Jersey up a point to a new high. United States Steel rose slightly while American Can and Sears Roebuck each gained a point.
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New York
Public Service of New Jersey
United States Steel
American Can
Sears Roebuck
Liverpool Gains Amid Egyptian Cotton Support
Market notes show several conditions lifting cotton prices with Liverpool futures advancing four to five points as Egyptian demand adds 500000 cantars to support prices. May and October contracts reached 19.53 and 18.25 before some gains faded in early trading.
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New York
Liverpool
Tyndall Freed Or Mleaw Asks Smith Murder Charge
Tyndall exonerated in Municipal Court on two counts murder and driving intoxicated linked to the death of Mrs. M. L. Ring in Mechanicsville. Witnesses testified about the accident at North Main and English streets on December 19. Judge MacRae found insufficient evidence to bind over to Superior Court.
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Tyndall
Mleaw
Smith
Mrs. Ring
W. S. Tyndall
M. L. Ring
Paul Kerr
Mr. Tyndall
Essex
English and
Main
Richard Harrison
Messrs
Kirkman
Washington
Speeding Charge of Governor Is Settled
Nashville officials dropped the speeding charge against Governor A W W McLean after he informed authorities he was not in the car. The governor’s chauffeur Hugh Davis paid a $10 fine plus costs set by Mayor Theodore N Ross, ending the incident and the warrant against the governor personally.
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Raleigh
Jan
A. W W. McLean
Nashville
Hugh Davis
Theodore N. Ross
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Call of the Wild
Thorn
Crown Prince
South Bend
Ind
Mary F. Paulson
T. H. Hayes and
R. G. Anderson
Meekins
Ernest Haywood
McLean
Thomas H. Hayes
Raymond G. Anderson
Fisheries Products Company
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Woodus Kellum
Ehringhaus
Chambers
Hayes
Anderson
Hayes and
al Smith
North Caroline
St. Saviour’s Episcopal Mission
Christ Church Parish
Edgar Haywood
Haywood
Episcopalians
W. B. Freeman
United Confederate Veterans
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Stone Mountain
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Freeman Wiies
Durham
Earl Wilson
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