Market Decline After Paramount Receivership Hint
A quiet sinking spell hit the New York stock market with light volume trading. Rails held up while traders worried by Paramount receivership news and a wheat price sag. Several issues fell a few points including U S Industrial Alcohol, Liggett & Myers, American Telephone, Allied Chemical, U S Steel, and Bethlehem Steel.
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New York
Paramount
Borden and
American Tobacco B
U. S. Industrial Alcohol and
Liggett & Myers B
American Telephone
Case
Allied Chemical
American Can
United Aircraft
Loews
Canadian Pacific
U. S. Steel
Union Pacific
Bethlehem Steel
Barton Re elected Architects President in NC Chapter
Winston Salem reports Harry Barton of Greensboro was reelected president of the North Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Hickory was chosen for the summer meeting in July. Other officers include Leet A. O’Brien of Winston-Salem as vice president and Walter W. Hook of Charlotte as secretary and treasurer.
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Winston-Salem
Harry Barton
Greensboro
North Carolina
American Institute of Architects
Hickory
Leet A. O'Bfrien
Walter W. Hook
Charlotte
New York Cotton Futures Close Steady After Mild Gains
New York cotton futures closed steady to 5 points higher as traders awaited market cues. The session showed modest gains amid light trading and no major news pushing prices.
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New York
Crump criticizes Lea trial delay in Tennessee case
Crump protests the postponement of the Lea trial as he cites connections between federal appointees and political influence. He urges an investigation into why Lea’s case remains untried while conditions suggest wheels within wheels.
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Ténnésseé
Garrell Reece
Knoxville
Crump
Lea
Reece
Horton State
Solons Demand Probe of Propaganda by Employes
State lawmakers demanded a sworn inquiry into a January 23 letter sent to workers opposing abolition of the industrial commission and repeal of the workmen's compensation act. The joint resolution questioned who wrote and paid for the letter and connections of Senator Waynick, with debate and votes sending the measure to the senate and then to committees.
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Wilson
Wilgon
Dewey Dorsett
Matt Allen
Captus Waynick
Guilford
Taylor
House
Turner
Insurance Committee
Hamilton
Carteret
English
Randolph
Industrial Commission
Bowie
Senate
Committee
Kirkpatrick
Mecklenburg
Waynick
Ingram
Hinsdale
Wake
A. J. Maxwell
General Assembly
Graham
Robeson and
Boyd
Corey
Roads Group
Sullivan
Buncombe
House Judiciary Committee
Martin
Bille
New Deal urged for Indians in need and mismanagement
A passage advocates a reform of Indian policy urging a new deal to protect propertyless tribes, end allotment abuses, and curb bureau mismanagement in irrigation, forestry, and education. It critiques existing allocations, extinction risk, and calls for tribal self governance and direct funding.
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Bureau
Secretary of the Interior
Wilbur
Rhoads
Congress
Forest Service
Forestry Service
Fall
W. Carson Ran
Indian Service
Sindee
Ryaji
Indian Bureau
Collier
Senate
Burke
Avant Faces Execution over North Carolina Controversy
Hezzie Avant, sentenced to die in North Carolina, claimed the state was doing him a favor with the electrocution. An Asheville filing station operator's killer Langley has a stayed appeal before the supreme court. Avant told prison chaplain Goodwin that a dance was planned in Lattinburg to celebrate his death.
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Hezzie Avant
North Carolina
Ernor
Jesuia
Langley
Asheville
Avant
Loomis Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin
Lattinburg
Cuba is Scene of Maneuvers
Under cover of night coast artillery moved equipment from its post and anti aircraft units manned strategic positions. About 10 000 officers and men from Schofield Barracks stood ready to take the field as scouting craft sail to watch for the Black fleet route from San Diego. Fort Shafter urged civilians to aid in maintaining communications along the island.
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Coast Artillery
Tts
Schofield
America
San Diego
Fort Shafter
Washington Debates Strong Tariff Barriers and Debt Talks
Washington state legislators led by Kathryn Malstrom press for stronger protectionist tariffs. In Washington President Hoover, Senator Moses and Senator Walcott discuss remedies while Roosevelt advisors study debt and economic questions for forthcoming conferences. Moley and Rexford Gugelwell meet Stimson on Britain’s war debt reply.
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Washington State
Kathryn Malstrom
White House
Hoover
Moses
New Hampshire
Walcott
Connecticut
State Department
Freet Roosevelt
Rexford Gugwell
Roosevelt
Raymond Moley
Congress
Moley
Stimson
America
Great Britain
Hood Calls for Cotton Protections Against Tariffs
William D. Anderson of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association argues against a bill. He lists protections he wants: keep tariff shields, full agricultural protection, abolish the farm board, avoid substitutions, provide farm foreclosure aid, and cut government costs. He warns of a buyers' strike, chaos in cotton, mill closures, and a severe blow to farmer relief efforts.
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Farm Board and Tie
William D. Anderson
Macon
Georgia
American Cotton Manufacturers Asociation
United States
New York Stocks Mixed As Market Closes Lower
The daily stock page shows mixed results across sectors with Western Union and General Electric among notable movers. Vanadium and steel shares reflect uneven demand while a handful of blue chips, including a major oil and gas group, end the session with varied gains and losses.
Road accident toll in Great Britain in 1931
A historical figure reports 6 691 killed and 202 110 injured in road accidents across Great Britain during 1931. The data reflect a high level of traffic danger and public health concerns of the era.
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Great Britain
Administrator's Notice in Estate of Alberta Wineskie Wise
The administrator of Alberta Wineskie Wise’s estate, late of High Point Guilford County NC, seeks creditors to file claims at the Diamond Full Fashioned Hosiery Company office in High Point by January 27, 1634. Debtors urged to settle promptly. Signed January 26, 1992 by Frank Wineski, administrator. Roberson Haworth and Reese, attorneys. 426 2 28 16 23 9 2
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Alberta Wineskie Wise
High Point Guillord County
North Carolina
High Point
Frank Wineskif
Estate of
Alberta Wineskie Whee
Roberson
Haworth and
Reese
Attye
Butter and Eggs Market Update Chicago
Butter prices show unsettled trading with creamery scores around 92 and multiple grade deltas. Eggs hold steady at 8.280 with prices unchanged. reference figures include 1714 percent and various grade ranges, indicating mixed signals in dairy and egg markets.
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Chicago
Friday Want Ad Contest Hidden Syllables Puzzle
Readers are invited to find six syllables hidden in the Friday paper that form two words. The first ten entrants who assemble them and submit the correct answer to the Editorial office get three days free advertisement in any Classified section.
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Elections Committee
Syma
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NEW Deal
Cuba
Hood
Cotton
Pee Meeks
Vanadium
Corrs Ag Western Union
Seneee
Bane
Ween
Aseo Gas Bleo A . Can Mare Po Oncs Bervicé
Eke Bond & Share
Salew Real Estate
Forrest Avenue
Welborn Street
City Loans Inc
N. Main St
Chen
Howse
Fourth Street
Pat Brown Inc
Washington St
Archdale
Dixie Realty Company
Mills
Rowland & White
North Main Street
INGS
Ford
Pat Brown, Inc
E. Washington St
Montheu Ave
W. Q Green St
W. Green St
W. Ray St
Redding
Neat Point Hospital
Lifidsay Street
York
Magneh Street
Campbell Street
Thomasville
Pope St
J. N. McCrary
S. Marville
High Port
Richard Wagner
Wachingtop St
O Dare Enterprise
Eim
Ray Street
Pf” P. Co
Unidh Mattress Co
Green
Bikes
Geddy
Mra. M. TF
Oak Wood
Kina
Lottin St
Ford Phaeton
Washington Sc
Cusco Producta Co
Franklin CO
Commercial Bank
Adliy
Woodrow
Woodrow Ave
Care Enterprise
Willowbrook Street
Heort
Main Street
Cate
Mangum Ave
Carter St
Dayton St
Franklin Biscut
Wesley Place
Bridges St
Wees Eeoom Street
Lontnaeee Ave
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Greylin Realty
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