Leas Fail to Appear in Asheville Court, Warrant Issued
Luke Lea Sr and his son Luke Lea Jr were called in Buncombe county superior court for conspiracy and misapplication of funds tied to the Central Bank case. They failed to appear, warrants were issued, and extradition efforts from Tennessee were authorized as proceedings proceed.
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Asheville
Luke Lea
Nashville
Buncombe County Superior Court
Leas
Central Bank and Trust Company of
Lea
Tennessee
Claude Gilbert
N. A. Townsend
Felix Alley
Waynesville
Raleigh
C. K. Hughes
Buncombe County
Ebhringhaus
Wallace B. Davis
North Carolina Judge Walter E. Moore Dies at 76
Asheville reports the death of Walter E. Moore a North Carolina superior court judge at age 76 after a week of illness. A Sylva resident he had served as speaker of the house around 30 years ago and recently moved to Asheville to conduct courts in the 19th district. The cause was a heart attack.
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Asheville
Walter E. Moore
North Carolina Superior Court Bench
Moore
Jackson County
Sand Hill
North Carolina
Greensboro
Collier-Blaine bill sent to Senate finance panel
The Collier-Blaine 3.05 percent beer and wine bill was reported by the judiciary committee and sent to the Senate finance committee for taxation review. The panel approved an amendment prohibiting sales to minors and debated content limits amid prospects of a Senate vote this session.
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Collier- Blaine
Washington
Collier-Blaine
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Finance Committee
Blaine
Financial Committee
Harrison
Mississippi
Hhe
Borah
Idaho
Bratton
New Mexico
Dill
Wash
Robinson
Ind
House
Hoover
Capitol Hill
Lame Duck Session Eliminated In Inauguration Setup
Oakland dispatch reports the elimination of the lame duck session and sets the date for inauguration. The piece includes travel impressions on a rapid air trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento aboard a Lockheed Varney line plane, noting the swift 411 miles in two hours. The tone weaves in a banking analogy about failures and a fire examiner's cautious warnings.
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Oakland
Calif
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Varney
Lockheed
Taft
Sierras
Andes
Settlement Rumor in Reynolds Estate Dispute
In Winston-Salem a possible near end to the Smith Reynolds estate dispute circulates. Attorneys for the Reynolds family decline comment while others cite a plan to divide two million dollars to each heir and create a memorial philanthropic fund from the remainder.
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Reynolds
Winston-Salem
Smith Reynolds
Greensboro Daily News
Libby Holman Reynolds
Young Reynolds
B.S. Womble
Benet Polikoff
William Graves
Libby Holman
A. L. Brooks
Greensboro
J. F. Cannon
Concord
N. C
Long's Income Tax Probe Denial From IRS Official
Washington January 23 AP David Burnet of the internal revenue bureau said reports of an inquiry into Senator Long are untrue. Elmer S Trey head of the intelligence unit allegedly directing such an investigation is denied. Burnet states no illegal methods are used and no special inquiry of Long’s affairs is conducted.
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Washington
David Burnet
Internal Revenue Bureau
Associated Press
Elmer S. Trey
Bureau
Burgo
North Carolina Finance Committee Prepares For Week Four
In Raleigh on January 23 the joint finance committee meets for an afternoon session as the legislature nears week four. Hearings focus on tobacco interests and taxation, with major battles anticipated on appropriations for educational institutions and public schools. A 5,000 strong mass meeting is planned for January 31 to protest school cuts.
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Raleigh
North Carolina General Assembly
Joint Finance Committee
Appropriations
Finance
Consolidated University of North Carolina
Appropriations Committee
House
Roosevelt Seeks Lone Hand in British Debt Talks in March
Washington reports the Supreme Court invalidates coast guard boarding of ram runners beyond one hour from shore. The ruling stems from a Canadian case and affects seizures tied to liquor smuggling and the 1930 tariff act, amid long-standing friction with British vessels.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Jan
Supreme Court
Frank Cook
United States
Chinese Seem Eager For Battle With Jap Forces
Chinese armies totaling between 150000 and 250000 troops massed in Jehol and on its borders as indications point to a major Japanese move into the province. Chang Yu Lin commands 36000 in eastern Jehol with another 50000 from Kalgan in central and western areas. About 10000 have faced Shanhaikwan since January 3.
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Shanghai
Jehol
Chang Yu- Lin
Kalgan
Shanhaikwan
Shanhaikwan-Peiping
Chinwangtao
Changli
Lwanchow
Tientsin
Laan River
Peiping
North China
Tiensuin
Great Wall
Pny
Manchukuo
Tuan Chi-fui
Renewed Japanese Air Attacks Reported in Manchuria
In Changchun Manchuria on January 23 renewed Japanese air activity was reported with ongoing aerial operations over the city. Local observers described several raids and anti aircraft responses as tensions remained high in the border region.
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Changchun
Manchuria
Senator Wheeler moves to remonetize silver at 16 to 1
Washington dispatch reports Senator Wheeler of Montana will offer a bill to remonetize silver at 16 to 1 with gold as an amendment to the Glass bill. Raleigh note claim describes a hostile message left on T A Wilson’s car signed by The Committee of 13.
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Washington
Jan
Wheeler
Mont
Senate
Raleigh
T. A. Wilson
State Industrial Commission
Committee of 13
Wilson
Senate committee sets public hearings on farm relief bill
Washington January 23 public hearings begin Wednesday on the domestic allotment farm relief bill were decided upon today by the senate agricultural committee.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Mysterious Barco Youth Branton Walker Found Dead
In Elizabeth City Currituck county officials reported the mysterious death of Branton Walker 22 of Barco found by men returning from a dance. His skull was crushed as if by a blunt instrument and the body lay face down in the highway with arms outstretched.
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Eilizabeth City
Branton Walker
Barco
Currituck County
Walker
W. T. Griggs
Thieves Enter Store in Charlotte
A. F. Parker reported that thieves entered his grocery store here, used the safe combination, and fled with 126 dollars. Investigating officers seek information on suspects and time of the break in.
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Charlotte
A. F. Parker
Roosevelt Seeks Direct Talks With British Debt Head
President-elect Roosevelt wants to negotiate debt talks with Britain directly with the chief British delegate rather than through a commission. Reports say Hoover-Roosevelt discussions flagged a breakup over this issue, though a White House communique noted readiness to discuss debts with a British representative.
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Washington
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Congress
Associated Press
White House
Hoover
State Department
Stimson
Cabinet adjourns without debt talks. Wednesday update expected
The cabinet spent an hour on disarmament and adjourned without addressing proposed debt negotiations with Washington. If full details are ready, the debt issue will be considered on Wednesday. The government says it wants to inform itself on key aspects of the American proposal.
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Washington
Roosevelt Faces Unemployment Relief and Cabinet Prospects
President-elect Roosevelt discusses federal unemployment relief with Wisconsin independent Sen La Follette and New Mexico’s Cutting, amid cabinet-slate talks. He eyes a broader economic program and names Owen Young as a potential secretary of state amid Republican liberal opposition. The 20th Amendment, ratified nationwide, shifts inauguration to January 20 and sessions to January 3, altering presidential timelines. Missouri becomes 36th state to ratify, completing the measure.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Cutting
New Mexico
Manufacturers’ Committee
Republian
Washington
United States
Missouri
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Massachusetts
Nevada
Missouri Senate
House
Virginia
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured After Escape Near Salisbury
One prisoner who escaped from a prison camp near Salisbury was recaptured. Police continued to search today for the other escapee, who fled Saturday night amid the breakout.
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Salisbury
Authorities undecided on next move against woman
KIOWA Colo January 23 Officials today had not decided whether to prosecute Mrs Hazell Howe Spicer for murder or seek commitment to an insane asylum. Deputy district attorney J Nelson Truitt said Spicer confessed to smothering 13 month old Doris and slashing 4 year old George and that she feared her husband would throw her out. The case raises questions about possible further deaths linked to the family.
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Kiowa
Colo
Hazell Howe Spicer
J. Nelson Truitt
G. R. Brown
Frank
Truitt
George
Spicer
Ruby Morrison
Los Angeles
Theodore Spicer
Boulder
Missouri Ratifies Thirty-Sixth Amendment Amid Hurdles
The state advances the long debated amendment as legislators finalize approval in a tense session. Democratic leaders hailed the move while opponents warned of potential legal challenges and political repercussions.
Foreclosure Delay Proposed Amid Bankruptcy Push
Washington lawmakers move to pause farm mortgage foreclosures until Congress acts on remedial measures. Representative Kleberg proposes governors issue proclamations to delay district judge actions. Speaker Garner notes early consideration of the Laguardia McKeown bankruptcy bill and possible passage under suspension of the rules.
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Washington
House
Congress
Kleberg
D., Tex
Garner
Laguardia-McKeown
Sumners
Judiciary Committee
Three Hurt as Auto Overturns Near Lake Lure
Bob Luna and Ed Baker of Charlotte sustained slight hurts while Jimmie Repp, 20, Mr Holly, was seriously injured when their car overturned near Lake Lure in Rutherfordton.
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Rutherfordton
Bob Luna
Ed Baker
Charlotte
Jimmie Repp
Mr. Holly
Lake Lure
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