Tobacco Tax Proposal Passes Lower House Raleigh
In Raleigh on January 15 the NC House approved a joint resolution by Senator Clarkson of Mecklenburg urging Congress to rebate 20 percent of tobacco taxes. The move aims to relieve North Carolina lands taxed for school support. The day featured reports on several bills and a speech by Mark Sullivan.
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Drought relief bill speeds to White House signed by Longworth
The drought relief appropriation of 45 million dollars for loans to farmers in drought areas moves toward the White House after Speaker Longworth signs the measure, with Vice President Curtis ready to affix a formal signature. A separate plan proposes 25 million for Red Cross relief, while other debates touch on war department funding, post office ownership, oil shale lands, wire tapping probes, and loans to farmers to repay federal bank loans.
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Wisconsin
Prohibition
Woodcock
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Texas
Agriculture Secretary
Rocky Mount Man Killed in Wreck After Snow Storm
John Jackson, 60, of Rocky Mount, was killed and two others injured when a car left a snow swept road near Dunn. Injured are W. M. Braswell and his small gun, both taken to a hospital. Albert Bowar, a truck driver, was arrested for hit and run but released after marks were found on his track.
Kitchen Manager Shot by Gangsters
CHICAGO January 15 The man who police say ran Al Capone s soup kitchen for the unemployed Enrico Bertocchi is dead Gangsters shot him as he rode in a automobile last night
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Enrico Bertocchi
New York Handling Unemployed Right
Washington January 15 Senate quotes Senator Thomas of Oklahoma praising New York City for how it handles the unemployed. He recounted joining a Gotham soup line during Christmas, receiving bread and yellow soup, saying no one challenged his presence and he was mistaken for a preacher.
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Caraway Speech Affects Recorder in Senate Debate
Washington dispatch notes that official reporters of senate debate may be moved by the words of Senator Caraway. He offered a check for $50 to aid relief work in Arkansas, signaling influence on proceedings and charitable actions connected to the session.
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Arkansas
Witness Disappearance Delays Zindel Case In Asheville
Asheville police halted a formal inquest into the fatal shooting of W. H. Zindel as two alleged eye witnesses vanished from a Langren hotel room. Edward B. Hastings, 47, previously said he accidentally fired an old revolver during a business discussion with Zindel, who died from the wound.
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N. C
W. H. Zindel
Edward B. Hastings
Winston-Salem
Zindel
Hastings
Langren
Twin City
M. R. Selkel
Gastonia To Have New Dyeing Plant
Gastonia announces a $150,000 finishing and dyeing plant for East Gastonia. It will start operation in 90 days, converting natural and gray yarns to finished product. H A Groves of Groves Mills Inc. is president and Lorne Payne of Stamford Conn. will be superintendent.
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H. A. Groves
Groves Mills, Inc
East Gastonia
Lorne Payne
Stamford, Conn
Balbo completes transatlantic flight to Rio de Janeiro
General Italo Balbo's airfleet landed at Botafogo bay Rio de Janeiro at 3 40 p m local time completing a 6194 mile flight from Orbetello. The epic journey began December 17 with stops at Cartagena Junitra Morroco Cisneros and Bolama and faced hazardous jungle and sea legs including crashes and a collision with a destroyer at Fernando do Noronha Island.
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400 Laborers Sought to Cut Sugar Cane in Florida
West Palm Beach Florida January 15 193? unemployed receive hopeful call for 400 negro laborers to work on sugar cane plantations of the Southern Sugar Company near Clewiston and Canal Point.
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Canal Point
Victoria Residents Vote Against Beer Sale by Glass
Victoria B C residents voted by a majority of 1713 yesterday against the sale of beer by the glass. Under the government liquor act sale by the glass in public places is allowed only after a city or town votes in favor.
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Victoria
B. C
Distress Signals From Steamer Effingham Reported
Boston dispatches note faint SOS signals from the Shipping Board steamer Effingham about 860 miles southeast of St Johns. The vessel, a 6500 ton freighter, departed Lake Charles December 23 for Bremen and now suffers a fractured propeller shaft 1200 miles east of Boston, with coast guard cutter Mohave rushing to aid.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Department
Washington
Thomasville Sees City Firms Hold Steady Jobs in 1931
Thomasville officials report optimistic signals from furniture hosiery and cotton mills with plans for part time steady work rather than full downtime. Mayor James B. Lambeth cites Standard Chair and other plants as reflecting above average employment for North Carolina towns as 1931 approaches.
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James B. Lambeth
Standard Chair Company
Lambeth
North Carolina
High Point Forgery Case Before Superior Court
In Greensboro on January 15 1929 the trial of H U Oakes and Ethel Muse for forging Anna Belle Perrell's name to an absentee ballot in High Point third precinct May 7 1929 opened with lengthy testimony noted for its sensational tone. Perrell denied signing the ballot and said Ruth Jessup offered her $100 to not testify, with the court seeking Jessup's presence and considering arrest or a doctor’s statement for her absence.
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H. U. Oakes
Ethel Muse
Anna Belle Perrell
High Point
Superior Court
Thomasville
Relief Fund Aids People In 21 States
Red Cross relief efforts reach 405000 people across 383 counties in 21 states. Cash grants total 614781 to noon yesterday, with expenditures of 1352837 for relief items. Praise for Florida responses and pleas from Judge Payne highlight the broader campaign financing a 10 million fund to meet drought needs.
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
Florida
Hoover
Forrest City
Fort Myers
Fla
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Michael J. Curley
Baltimore
Chattanooga
Tenn
Distress Reported for Four-Masted Schooner Off Cape Hatteras
Coast guard headquarters received word of an unidentified four-masted schooner in distress near Thimble Shoal off Cape Hatteras. The Mendota and Carrabassett were alerted. Mendota was cruising nearby while Carrabassett stood at Cape Lookout, ready to respond with whichever cutter could best handle the situation.
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Carrabassett
Cape Lookout
Kidnapping Claim Silent On Cerf Son Return
Dallas reports that James Cerf, 16, son of Isaac N. Cerf, a Texas banker and oilman, was allegedly kidnapped and ransomed last week. The elder Cerf reportedly paid about 15000 dollars for his son's release, while the family offered no confirmation or denial. The youth missed four Corsicana High School days from January 9 to 12.
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James Cerf
Isaac N. Cerf
Dallas News
Cerf
State National Bark of
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Three Deaths Bring Convert to Science
At Goldsboro North Carolina on January 15 Arthur Smith initially refused anti typhoid vaccination for his family saying there was nothing to it After three children died in rapid succession and four relatives fell ill he altered his view and received his first shot in the arm joining the others in medical vaccination as a convert to science
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Arthur Smith
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Queen Victoria Suffering Grippe Causes Luncheon Absence
Madrid dispatch reports Queen Victoria of Spain has a light attack of grippe and cannot attend a luncheon hosted by King Alfonso for Paris mayor Count Castellane. The illness keeps the queen from royal duties while officials monitor her condition.
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Government and Red Troops Clash in South China
Reporting from Shanghai on January 15, fighting broke out between Nationalist government troops and Red forces across three South China provinces. Amoy said 200 communist bandits were slain at Yunting in Southern Fukien, while near Wingtu in Southern Kiangsi Reds fought Nationalists who had looted the town last December. Nationalist airplanes left Nanchang to aid the anti communist campaign, and troops were moved into Kiangsi. In Eastern Hunan, Reds attacked Linying and Hukun, where Nationalists held firm.
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Yuneting
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Nanchang
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Hukons
Hold Man Suspected Of Being Murderer
Police in Fort Smith Arkansas hold a man who gave the name Al Stearn and are examining him as Earl Quinn, suspected in the slaying of Jessie and Zexia Griffith sisters from Blackwell Oklahoma.
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Earl Quinn
Jessie
Zexia Griffith
Blackwell
Okla
Harkins Resigns as U S District Attorney in North Carolina
Thomas J. Harkins of Asheville resigns as federal district attorney. Rep. Pritchard urges Rep. Jonas to succeed him, with Jonas’ term due March 4 and as NC national committeeman. Charlotte News suggests appointment may move the office from Asheville to Charlotte, citing proximity to Jonas’s home in Lincolnton.
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Thomas J. Harkins
Asheville
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Pritchard
North Carolina
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Charlotte
Charlotte News Today
Charles A. Jonas
Ashe
Mexico Earthquake Devastates Oaxaca and Shakes Mexico City
Reports from Oaxaca describe a city shelling scene with dozens killed and many fearing to return home as tremors extend across fifteen states. Mexico City suffered four minutes of shaking, one dead and twenty five injured, with widespread damage and fear across the region.
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Prince of Wales Prepares for Tour
Prince of Wales makes final preparations for a South American tour. He says goodbye to friends as most baggage sails aboard the liner, with travel continuing to Santander Sunday. Prince George accompanies him, and the pair head to Paris by air if weather allows.
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Prince of Wales
Santander
Prince George
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