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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
1
Portland England January 29 reports confirm the 61 men and officers aboard the British submarine M-2 are lost. Admiralty, citing a rear admiral, says no living rescue is possible though sea-floor search continues at a new site after an old wreck was mistaken for the M-2. Wives and relatives wait at the dockyard gate as divers faced dangerous seas.
Shanghai reports an armistice at 8 20 p m was violated as Japanese planes from 35 warships bombed the city killing and wounding Chinese. Casualty figures were uncertain with fears of hundreds given the densely packed district and sniping continued in danger zones. The American missionary home was struck within the international settlement as fires raged and relief efforts began.
China invoked articles X and XV of the League covenant in Geneva accusing Japan of aggression and signaling possible economic boycott under Article XVI, while the Shanghai crisis prompted a delayed council meeting and a warning of action rather than words. In Manila, four US Asiatic Fleet destroyers prepared to sail for Shanghai as tension rose with Japan, under orders to protect American lives and property.
Detroit Jan 29 Jack Martin a convicted murderer who escapes by picking locks was recaptured in Grosse Pointe Park as police found him inside a house being ransacked Leland Harvey a fellow escapee fled Harvey’s fourteenth escape followed a prior breakout at Milledgeville prison last Friday Police linked no connection to the concurrent jailbreaks of Aubrey Smith Roy Gardner and Abe Powers who stole the prison physician’s car and killed a life term inmate during their escape
The writer notes Japan ready to bombard China over a boycott of Japanese goods while Britain locks up 500 more followers of Gandhi for similar protests. He quips that China and India, together a majority of the population, are at odds with their own aims while England proclaims Buy British.
Eye-witnesses returning to the Shanghai International settlement describe horrible scenes at dressing stations crowded with civilians and bodies of babies and children killed by gunfire. Chinese doctors work under extreme pressure treating wounded soldiers and civilians amid the constant flow of casualties.
Mrs Granville Fortescue and three co defendants face second degree murder charges in Honolulu for the Kahahawai case petitioning for temporary freedom on bond. Navy Lieut Thomas H Massie E J Lord and A O Jones arraigned. defense to press for bond and plan to challenge the indictment claiming grand jury coercion. Judge Christy orders cameras and civilian firearms barred amid crime wave concerns.
The five man Latin American expedition known as the Pennsylvania Pan-American party arrived in Baton Rouge after their boat Quest burned at the Mississippi river mooring. Two members Frederick Wright of Rutgers and Stanley Stephens of Pittsburgh were burned but not seriously hurt. They expected to cover expenses back to Pittsburgh, eight weeks after departure, with aims to locate white Indians along the Magdalena river and study Mayan architecture in the Yucatan and Colombia regions.
Washington awaiting action on a major tax increase after Democrats and Republicans agree a treasury plan may be ignored by committees. The treasury proposal faced heavy opposition from business groups and lawmakers, with estimates showing a $390 million boost from higher 1931 income tax brackets alongside a larger debt increase for the year.
New York magistrate dismissed the charge of suspicion of homicide against Walter J. Smith 22 son of former governor Alfred E. Smith after witnesses placed the blame for the January 15 accident on the victim. Harry Wallace 50 was struck and killed on Lexington Avenue by the Smith boy's car during the morning hours.
In Monticello fra January 29 three men died in a plane crash when a wing broke during a tail spin at 500 feet. The victims were Fred Wisher the pilot from Bloomfield Connecticut William Sargeant 32 formerly of Chicago now Monticello and Harvey Watson 24 of Monticello.
In Richmond Virginia on January 29 Robert N Roberts 53 halted a funeral he was not dead after all. A body identified as Roberts had been prepared for burial with a dug grave and minister ready but Roberts appeared alive at the scene. Officials traced the mix up to mistaken identity caused by a similar appearance to the deceased.
The Graham Memorial student union at the University of North Carolina was dedicated in Chapel Hill. Built between 1924 and 1925, it honors Edward Kidder Graham, president 1914–1918, with a $250000 cost funded by alumni. Charles W. Tillett Jr. praised Graham and the building as a lasting tribute and a home for student life.
In Phoenix on January 29, illness among jurors forced a postponement of Winnie Ruth Judd's murder trial until Monday. Judge Speakman considered dismissing Juror White while Standage and Lassen suffered colds, delaying testimony as the case over the confessed killer of Agnes LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson nears potential mistrial. Judd cited chest pain and fever linked to prior tuberculosis.
In testimony before the House naval committee, Rear Admiral Moffett proposed selling the Los Angeles to finance enlarging the ZRS-5 airship. Commander Fulton cited treaties restricting its use as a warship and said the trade would be advantageous, a plan Goodyear supported.
Fayetteville report notes the coroner's inquest into Albert Hart's fatal shooting by W S Hales is postponed to Monday afternoon.
Levees fail across the lower Mississippi valley increasing flood areas in Mississippi Arkansas and Louisiana. Yazoo River overran about 75000 acres between Belzoni and Yazoo City. Greenwood deployed a 500000 gallon pump to relieve floodwater as regional rivers receded. Coast guardsmen rescued marooned residents and doctors immunized refugees at Charleston Mississippi.
Government agents say the conspiracy to violate prohibition laws is dismantled after arresting eight alleged leaders and workers in a Bimini Florida network. Boss Earl Foley and lieutenant Don Barry held on $16 000 bonds, others at $2 500. hearings set for February 10 as probe continues.
North Dakota Independent Republican convention endorsed President Hoover for renomination and reelection. Delegates urged continued support for Hoover policies including unemployment relief, debt moratorium, reconstruction finance, drought relief, and the Agricultural Marketing Act. Kansas Republicans also endorsed Hoover and Curtis and set a March 8 state convention in Topeka for delegate selection.
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