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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1935
Page
1
Washington January 21 reports the senate passed a bill to make 100 million dollars for 1985 crop loans, double the 1984 appropriation. The measure still awaits House action.
A catastrophic gas explosion at the Gilberton colliery of the Philadelphia and Coal and Iron Company leaves six miners dead, others missing, and about forty exposed to noxious fumes as rescue efforts continue.
Miss Elsie Teal of unknown address was killed and three injured when two autos collided near the Harteville city limits on State Highway No. 35 early today. The crash occurred in Hartsville district.
Atlantic City Jan 1 Harry Campbell commander of Alvin Karpis reputed public enemy No 1 reported wounded in a Maine trap described as a police capture attempt that nearly escaped.
A partial telegraph item notes a second United States senator being drawn to an event in Flemington New Jersey on January 1, with brief reference to political maneuvering and local interest.
The Giants plan to sell Lefty O'Doul veteran outfielder to the Pacific Coast club in San Francisco where O'Doul reportedly desires to serve as manager. The move follows January reports from Memphis.
Washington reports 568.5 miles of highways completed in North Carolina under a federal works program. Total project cost reached 1,156,671 with 3,615.6 from public works funds and 2,040,068 in 1932. The state has about 2,000,000 in federal funds remaining for more projects.
In Washington on January 20, two Texans, Jack Garner and Jesse Jones, loom large as power players. Garner, vice president, wields influence earned from decades in government and trusted by insiders. Jones, head of the treasury or related agency, collects more assets and directs efficiency with a hard edge.
A government accountant testified Hauptmann assets rose 44486 after the ransom. The state showed the car allegedly seen near the Lindbergh home with a ladder in it. Prosecutors said a diary links Albert Kurtz and Isador Fisch to the case. Defense implied Fisch used the name John in Germany. Continued on page 2.
The Supreme Court promised a direct ruling on the constitutionality of the National Industrial Recovery Act. It will review a lower court decision that struck down both the act and the timber and lumber code. The case involves William E Belcher, Alabama timber producer, indicted for code violations.
In Flemington New Jersey on January 21 the U S attorney tracked the Hauptmanns finances amid the ongoing murder trial. Witness William E Frank of the Treasury intelligence unit cited cash assets totaling 203.90 at Central Saving Bank and 60 Warner Brothers shares valued around 100 dollars as of April 2 1932. The exchange noted the ransom payment date and the couple’s stock market holdings amid defense objections.
Three members of the Tri-State gang were moved to Philadelphia in a guarded caravan as authorities press the Weiss kidnapping case. Police plan to recover William Weiss's body before nightfall. Mais and Legenza allegedly confessed as part of the abduction and Wells case developments.
Robbers stormed a Capital Transit car barn in Bandits Kill and Loot Capital Transit Barn in Maryland. Depot clerk J. M. Mitchell, 58, shot dead. mechanic Emory Smith beaten to death after a theft of over 2500 dollars. Police suspect a former employee aided the robbery. Mitchell's body sent to Rockville for autopsy.
The Associated Press reports a deepening cold wave across the continent with subzero temperatures from the western plains to the Midwest and Great Lakes. Five deaths in Iowa tied to the weather, plus traffic and ice incidents in Chicago, Milwaukee, and other cities as far north as Canada. extreme lows reach 64 below in Battleford and 48 below in Helena with widespread snow and ice.
The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra will perform a series of concerts in eastern North Carolina during the coming month with Raleigh as its headquarters. The announcement was made in Raleigh.
A limited run of the Fiftieth Anniversary edition from The Enterprise is still on sale at ten cents each plus postage. Several hundred copies were bought today for mailing abroad and to friends. Reservations cannot be held past Wednesday. unclaimed copies go to meet demand as stock runs out. The edition is in high demand beyond the paper's peak printing in 50 years.
The Supreme Court recessed to February 4 without deciding the constitutionality of Roosevelt money policies including the gold clause issue. The court also refused to re view Mooney's case, while agreeing to rule on the Industrial Recovery Act. Congress began hearings on social security measures as the Ways and Means Committee opened talks on old age pensions and unemployment insurance. The Appropriations Committee approved a 4.88 billion work relief fund, with a vote planned for tomorrow.
The United States weather bureau warned of a severe cold wave moving from the Midwest toward the Carolinas. Western North Carolina would feel it tonight with the rest of the state tomorrow. Charlotta area forecast a low near 20 degrees, compared with 40 degrees last night. The forenoon temperature was 45 degrees.
Alvin Karpis and Harry Campbell were cornered in Atlantic City after a highway raid and a hotel raid. Police seized two women companions Dolores Delaney and Winona Burdette who identified the fugitives. A detective was wounded in the leg as officers surrounded the Bremer gang members and authorities spread across New Jersey and nearby states.
The 27th semi annual Southern Furniture and Rug Market opens with 104 registrations by 10 am. Buyers from multiple states flood High Point hotels as exhibitors report early orders and optimism. Analysts note a potential market record and stronger northern and southern sector conditions due to cotton and tobacco price rises.
Japanese authorities announced the Jehol Chahar border dispute has been settled and boundary questions will be handled by diplomacy. Chinese and Japanese forces were reported on the border with thousands of Manchoukuan and Japanese troops massed near Kalgan and Jehol areas. Sung Chen Yuan, Chahar provincial chairman, was negotiating at Peiping.
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