Naval conference delays methods for measuring navies
London reports plans for a naval conference to refer a special committee the choice between global and categorical measures of navies were sidetracked for now. Exclusive New York Club refuses to comment on charges read in Senate. A heated controversy develops as Senator Brookhart unveils a letter claiming real gin cocktails are served at a famous New York club with Hoover and Wickersham tied to officers. He reads part of it in the Senate and says more remarks will follow.
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London
Naval Conference
New York
Senate
Washington
Brookhart
Hoover
George W. Wickersham
Law Enforcement Commission
Prohibition Debate Sparks at Century Association Meeting
In New York City the Century Association on West 43rd Street becomes the setting for a sudden clash over liquor law violations as Brookhart seeks action from Wickersham. The discussion interrupts talk of tariffs and straw hat duties, drawing in noted professionals from arts and sciences. Tydings of Maryland enters the scene with a sharp retort amid the Senate’s long running dispute.
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Wickersham
Century Association
West 43Rd Street
New York City
William Cullen Bryant
Brookhart
Senate
Tydings
Maryland
Conference on British delegation stalls as navy talks drift
The full conference resumed work on committee duties with another meeting planned for Tuesday. Two British representatives remained unfilled while the special committee’s efficacy remained unclear. A later session aimed to supersede the special committee as Prime Minister MacDonald talked with dominion delegates. Secretary Adams and Hugh Gibson joined in place of Henry Stimson, who did not attend. The meeting focused on general navy measurement principles amid debate over the French compromise plan. The U.S. signaled openness to proposals but made no formal declaration.
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MacDonald
Canada
Australia
India
New Zealand
South Africa
Irish Free State
Henry L. Stimson
Legge Blamed For Cotton Price Drop By Senator
Senator Harris of Georgia charges Legge, head of the farm board, caused a $50,000,000 loss to southern farmers by a misinterpreted cotton statement. Harris says the board’s plan to aid cotton via loans and non buying policies harms prices, calling the farm board a curse to cotton farmers.
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Legge
Farm Board
Harris
Georgia
Senate
Senate Today
The
Cotton Association
Purpos Harris
Department of Agriculture
Publisher William LaVarre Arrested for Trespassing
Spartanburg S C January 31 William LaVarre publisher of the National Newsaper was arrested on malicious trespass charges after a warrant sworn by federal court commissioner J Webb Jr. He posted 300 bond for appearance in city court with trial date yet to be set.
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Spartanburg
8. C
William laVarre
Newsaper
J. Webb, Jr
LaVarre
Head
Partanburg Herald
Webb
Earler
Columia Record
Spartanburg Journal
Arold Hall
la Jarre
Artner
Bascom 8S
Deaver
Macon
P. T. Anderon
Southarolina
Agusta (Gay) Chronicle
Columbia
Less Than Half of County Taxes Paid
Guilford County has paid over 950000 of its 1929 tax bill with Sheriff Rafe Stafford noting the deadline for penalty free payment. With February 1 approaching a 1 percent monthly penalty will be added on the remainder, as less than half the estimated 2,000,000 total is paid.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
Guilfordounty
Ave Stafford
Two Arrests in Sherrill Murder Indicted for First Degree
Statesville January 31 George Hilton Mooresville filling station operator and Mrs Jackie Longworth former Charlotte roadhouse hostess were indicted by an Iredell County grand jury for first degree murder in the death of Hubert Sherrill a Troutman notable. The grand jury also charged immorality in two counts. No trial date set.
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Statesville
George Hilton
Mooresville
Jackie Longworth
Charlotte
Hubert Sherrill
Troutman
Iredell County
J. I. Sherrill
Hilton
Sherrill
Longworth
Zeb V. Long
Federal weather record at Greensboro airport low 5 degrees
SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE Greensboro January 31. The federal air mail weather observatory at Greensboro airport reported a low of 5 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, a record for the section since 1917 18. The city report was 14 degrees.
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Greensboro
Federal Air Mail
Duke May Oppose Younce in Guilford Race
George A. Younce the only Democrat in the 12th district solicitorship race may face a challenge from O. W. Duke of Greensboro who has backing in Guilford and Davidson counties though Stokes sentiment remains untested. T. Bernard Wright also considers running while Norman Boren weighs a Senate bid over re election plans. Names of candidates are slow to develop.
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Greensboro
George A. Younce
Guilford
O. W. Duke
Younce
Davidson County
Stokes County
T. Bernard Wright
Norman Boren
Church Report Laments Passing Of Home-Church And State
New York January 31 The federal council report by F Ernest Johnson explores church state relations and the home as social unit. It records questions on political influence church responsibility to government and policy, and notes home life diminished by urban life and women in work. No solution offered.
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New York
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
F. Ernest Johnson
Tian
Ten Million Pledge For Public Services In Chicago
A pledge of ten million dollars for maintaining police fire health protection and other essential public services was presented to the Citizens Relief, led by Silas H. Strawn. The Building Managers association, which runs most downtown offices, made the gift at the relief event.
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Hicago
Citizens Relief
Silas H. Strawn
Building Managers’ Association
Fire damages Owens hotel. guests injured in Kentucky blaze
A spectacular early morning fire at Owens hotel in Orse Cave Kentucky injured a firefighter seriously and left three guests slightly hurt. Firemen estimate the loss at around 60000 dollars as the three story brick structure burned.
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Orse Cave
H (Ap
Owens Hotel
Western conference faculty committee to meet in secret
The Western Conference faculty committee will hold an executive session in Chicago on January 21 according to Associated Press dispatches. Details remain undisclosed as officials plan a closed meeting to discuss pending academic matters.
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Chicago
Western Conference
Manila Plans National Humiliation Day to protest Calif. attacks
Manila prepared for Sunday observances called National Humiliation Day with posters in Luneta Public Square. About 1000 University of the Philippines students adopted a protest resolution against anti Filipino demonstrations in Stockton San Jose and Watsonville California. Police vigilance rose in Manila especially Tondo district amid fears of gang reprisals but no disturbances had occurred.
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Manila
Stockton
San Jose
Watsonville
Calif
Luneta
University of the Philippines
California
Tondo
Body of Bishop Charles P. Anderson lies in state in Chicago
The late Bishop Charles P. Anderson of the Episcopal Church lies in state at St. James Cathedral until 9 p.m. Funeral services are set for tomorrow with simple rites requested by the primate. He will be buried beneath a simple altar in the chapel at the Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, after being temporarily placed in a Rosehill cemetery vault. Final interment is planned for February 24, the thirtieth anniversary of his consecration.
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Charles P. Anderson
Episcopal Church
St. James
Diocean Church
Council of Bishops of the Church In America
Anderson
Western Theological Seminary
Evanston
Rosehill Cemetery
Fort Declares Evils Of Prohibition Greater
Representative Fort of New Jersey urged balanced consideration of prohibition noting its evils and benefits. He favored no broad change in statutes but called for clarification to permit home production of wines and beer for personal use.
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Washington
Fort
New Jersey
House
Congress
Republican National Committee
Teetotaler Oath Proposed for South Carolina Officials
A joint resolution in the South Carolina Senate would require future office holders and members of the bar to swear they will not purchase contraband liquor while in office. The measure, introduced by Senator Rogers of Dillon, adds to the existing oath which bans dueling since January 1, 1881.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Senate
Rogere
Dillon
Green Sees Southern Sympathy for Organized Labor
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor reports after a speaking tour through southern industrial centers that the south is sympathetic to organized labor. He cites Birmingham Nashville Knoxville Asheville Elizabethton and Richmond and argues for higher wages and better living conditions. He says thinking people in the south understand labor's stance on wages and that low wages hinder prosperity.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
South
Green
Birmingham
Nashville
Knoxville
Asheville
Elizabethton
Richmond
Farmers Bank of Greenville Closes Doors After Withdrawals
The Farmers Bank of Greenville with $50 000 capital shut this morning after heavy withdrawals emptied cash reserves below legal levels. Officials cited frozen assets and years of accumulative losses, hope to repay debt and refund depositors after state examiners arrive.
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Greenville
N. C
Farmers Bank of Greenville
Farmers Bank
Candy Advertiser Held For Violating Local Zoning Law
Walter Scheiper advertising representative of a candy concern was arrested on a High Point warrant at 2 p m and will be returned to Greensboro when an officer arrives. He is charged with erecting signs in violation of a zoning ordinance.
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Greensboro
Walter Scheiper
Washington man wins $50 prize for bold snow sprint
In Washington on January 31, Andrew Madden a 23 year old resident ran to a bakery in the deep snow sans coat shoes and pants to claim a $50 daring prize amid a family bet. He returned home after buying milk and paid the change to his wife who had staked the bet.
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Washington Man
Washington
Andrew Madden
Spring Road
Madden
Fourteenth Street
Greensboro Eyes A F Sams For Fifth District Seat
A. F. Sams of Winston-Salem announced as a candidate to replace Major Charles M. Stedman in the fifth district. Sams will establish Greensboro as district headquarters and open an office with a manager. Local supporters say he has the best chance, with Frank Hanrock and Sam Gattis backing the eastern vote. Potential rivals include John Folger and EB. B. Jeffress is also floated but unconfirmed. Stedman has held the seat for 20 years and Greensbo ro may back a candidate from another city.
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Greensboro
A. F. Sams
Winston-Salem
Charles M. Stedman
Sams
Frank Hanrock
Oxford
Sam Gattis
Hil'’shore
John Folger
Mount Airy
EB. B. Jeffress
Major Stedman
Unemployment In North Carolina Edges Up In Week
North Carolina saw higher unemployment in the week ending January 25, with only 61 jobs found for 785 job seekers. Six federal state bureaus in Charlotte Asheville Greensboro Raleigh Winston Salem and Wilmington reported conditions no better than the prior week or worse.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Frank D. Grist
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