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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1935
Page
2
Washington report confirms the wedding of Mrs Anna Roosevelt Dall and John Boet Tiger in New York. The ceremony followed by departure in an automobile, the bride wearing a brown business suit, as reported from Washington.
In New York City this morning at the President’s East 65th Street home Judge J Frederic Kernochan officiated as Anna Roosevelt Dall wed John Boettiger former Chicago Tribune reporter now with the Motion Picture Producers of America The couple left for an undisclosed destination Mrs Dalls divorce from Curtis B R Dall was finalized in Nevada last July 30 after an eight year marriage The wedding comes amid long standing rumors of their romance with the Roosevelts closely involved
In 1926 a fashionably held Hyde Park church wedding officiated by Dr R Endicott Peabody united the Dalls. The couple honeymooned abroad and had two children Ann Eleanor known as Sissie and Curtiss Roosevelt Dall nicknamed Buzzie. The Dalls separated in 1933 with Dall remaining in New York to run his brokerage and Mrs Dall moving to the White House.
The German carpenter Hauptmann faced a tense day as his wife caused a scene while testimony described the Lindbergh ransom and his arrest on September 19. Sergeant Wallace detailed trailing Hauptmann and finding $10 gold notes and $120 in gold pieces at his home.
Defense questions earlier claims that handwriting samples were taken unfairly while eight experts say Hauptmann authored the ransom notes. The trial also centers on a wooden plane found in Hauptmann’s garage tied to a ladder in the Lindbergh wall. Police found gold certificates matching the ransom money during the search with Mrs. Hauptmann present.
Federal and local authorities rounded up Mais, Legenza, Wiley, Zeid, Gale, and Miss McKeever in a coordinated operation across Pennsylvania and New York. The roundup followed a gun battle in Philadelphia on December 14 and a long hunt for the gang, who were taken by surprise and offered no resistance.
A spokesperson refused to disclose prisoner locations and stated they are in federal custody, firmly denying that they are being held in the federal house of detention locally. The source emphasizes the federal custody arrangement and rejects any local detention claim.
The Senate backed an amended immediate payment resolution with critics arguing government debts must be settled. Senators Bell Johnston Hurley Dunn Grady and Corey supported the measure while Burrus heads of state departments data rule was amended and the body adjourned to resume local business Monday night.
The next friend asks the court to uphold a Reynolds settlement arguing Anne Cannon Reynolds II would gain about ten million under the proposed plan, while the two infants receive trust funds totaling fifteen million each by age 21. The reply defends the marriage of Smith Reynolds to Libby Holman, cites prior court actions, and asserts the first trust arrangement was approved and the belated claims should be barred.
The filing by F Brandon Smith Jr seeks 250000 from J F Cannon for alienation of affections. The complaint cites Anne Cannon Reynolds marriage and Reno divorce validity, alleging Anne Cannon Smith may profit from fraud. The case discusses death of Reynolds and alleged family hostility influencing the second proposed settlement in Concord.
The textile union chief notes plans for a strike amid disputes with manufacturers over industry conditions. Union leaders claim earnings have dropped despite NRA codes and that labor board rulings are ignored, especially in the south, while mills argue payrolls cannot be raised due to broader conditions.
The Senate Finance Committee swiftly approves the nomination of Miss Josephine A. Roche of Colorado as assistant secretary of the treasury as Congress aims to expedite social bills and safeguard veterans and their guardians from exploitation.
Senate approves joint action to study teachers pensions and report to the 1937 General Assembly. A referendum is proposed for July on three liquor questions including retention of the dry law, state sale in quarts, and package sales. Electrocutions would be abolished and counties may keep capital punishment by hangings where crimes occurred. House actions include a tax of automobile licenses and placing public school teachers under workers compensation.
Raleigh January 18 Dr Ralph MacDonald Forsyth representative calls the sales tax measure ironical labeling it an act for the support of public schools He says schools are democratic while the sales tax is undemocratic in the world and criticizes the plan pushing the tax.
Coast legislators push multiple bills to end tolls. Representative Tatem of Tyrrell, roads committee chair, says motorists already pay enough gasoline tax to justify removing the levy. He cites potential agreement with Wright Memorial Bridge owners to end that toll.
Senator Dr John T Burrus of High Point seeks state sales of whiskey to residents by license limited to heads of families. Laws would prohibit transporting opened whiskey packages on state highways. Sales by mail or express possible with distribution centers in towns over 15000 population if requested by local government.
A local official opposes a general sales tax and supports a luxury levy to raise funds for teacher salary increases and select appropriations. The proposal centers on taxing luxury items to generate needed revenue.
A floor motion was required to make Frank Dunlap assistant director of the budget address the committee on appropriations yesterday. Dunlap explained the appropriation bill while members interrupted, seeking clarification on various items. A legislator moved that questions be held until a later meeting.
Senator Dudley Bagley and Chuck doubt attendance at both options committees will stay at the initial Wednesday meeting. The agriculture committee chair calls the session the largest appropriations event likely this term.
Representative R Gregg Cherry of Gaston State House says a half dozen members will read the bit money proposals before moving ahead. The motion to dive into the bill is resisted as readers take time to study the measure.
Senator Horton of Chat argues educational institutions should pay taxes on property used for investment rather than for plant purposes. He halted action to study inheritance machinery and present exemptions affecting this class of property.
Representative W L Lam of Franklin and Senator Johnston of Buncombe urge careful committee scrutiny of the revenue bill. Senator Moore backs a slow pace and doubts committees can meet mornings and afternoons to finish the work.
A fragment notes a belief concerning Navajo Indians of Arizona and a man instantly smitten by a semi-naked woman, reflecting a dubious ancient or folkloric claim without clear context or supporting details.
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