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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1929
Page
1
Raleigh July 6 The new state highway patrol marks a successful first week with about two days on duty. Over 1 500 notices issued to truck and motor vehicle operators and roughly 500 arrests, mainly for overloaded trucks and reckless driving. No fatal accidents on July 4 is credited to the patrols psychological impact.
An experiment over Atlanta ends with four airmen saved after a rope snags in a plane propeller. Beeler Blevins and Bonnie Rowe, on a lower craft, remove a wheel and fix it while Striplin above cuts the rope with a knife to prevent a crash.
President Hoover received Fumaconi Biondi, apostolic delegate, at the White House, with Vatican Italy treaty cited. Officials note no U S recognition yet acknowledge Vatican sovereignty, while the call was described as a customary office visit rather than an official diplomatic démarche.
Pilots Roy Mitchell and Byron Newcomb landed the Stimson-Detroiter Monoplane City of Cleveland after a 174 hour 59 second sustained endurance flight refueled in flight. Crowds of 75 000 greeted them at Cleveland airport as city officials debated rewards and a testimonial dinner. Messages poured in from across the country and Europe.
Chester S C July 6 James H Glen defense counsel charges that blood spotted clothing found in attic was planted and implicates Sheriff Fred E Quinn and Police Chief J Frank Faulkner in York County. Trial of Faye Wilson King’s husband for murder continues after venue moved to Chester County. Dr C B Waller testified on blood stain removal from wood as defense witnesses remain to contest evidence.
Two additional Birmingham banks closed amid a widening banking collapse in the district. State officials investigated the failures as rescue efforts and a search continued for Dr. A W Bell, Woodlawn Savings Bank president who drowned in the Coosa River near Vincent. Southside Bank’s closure caused a temporary run, with plans to reopen Monday morning.
New York reports a looming baseball civil war on the Western Front after a July 4 Chicago incident. Cubs slugger Hack Wilson was fined 100 and suspended three days for leaving base to confront Reds pitcher Ray Kolp. Cincinnati players denounced the punishment, warning of further trouble when Cubs visit Cincinnati August 25.
London reports a grateful Britain plans a national service at Westminster Abbey to thank God for King George VI’s recovery from illness on the 36th anniversary of his marriage to Queen Mary. Similar prayers will be held across the United Kingdom and empire. The Dean will intone a prayer from the 1789 recovery service.
Archbishop Paschual Diaz will preside at Mass in the Profesa church Mexico City tomorrow. The service honors King George of England for his health recovery and invites all members of the diplomatic corps to attend.
Rear Admiral Edward Walter Eberle retired from the U S N died today at the Washington naval hospital after a long illness He will be buried Tuesday at Arlington with full military honors following services at the Episcopal Cathedral He is survived by his widow one son Lieutenant Commander Edward R Eberle and two grandchildren The admiral was 65 years old
In Brussels on July 6 Eugene Ysaye world renowned violinist who had a leg amputated due to diabetes was pronounced out of danger by his doctors. He is expected to be released from the hospital next week.
Palalucio and Simplicio Godino two 21 year old Filipino Siamese twins announced their plan to marry Natividad and Victorina Malos sisters and then travel to the United States for vaudeville. A clerk’s ruling that they were not single was overturned by the Philippine Department of Justice, allowing a marriage license likely to be granted Tuesday. The twins are joined at the base of their spines with a flexible tie and minor mobility.
New Orleans July 6 federal court action seeks an injunction to curb riots by Carmen street car strikers and sympathizers. The petition cites jeopardy to bondholders and calls on union officials and employers to refrain from further violence. Judge Borah set July 9 for an answer as talks continue at a conference board. Street service had largely ceased while the city calms after 26 hours of clashes.
Mrs. Lydia Norman of Chicago filed in federal court at Waycross Georgia a claim against the executors and associates of Edward J Fogarty alleging a $60 000 land fraud. The widow claims her disclosures about Fogarty a former warden at Indiana State Prison Michigan City exposed her to retaliation culminating in his suicide.
Tecumseh Oklahoma July 6 federal prohibition enforcement officer Pi W W Thomason who led a liquor raid this week resulting in the fatal shooting of farmer James Harris and Oscar Lowery was placed in jail after turning himself in. Three other men charged with murder in connection with the shooting had been arrested.
A blaze at the Broadhurst building at Main and West Broad caused heavy smoke and water damage early today. Fire officials delayed water turnout by about 30 minutes, while firefighter Walter Moser was overcome and treated. owners are Mrs. H. R. Broadhurst and James Wright of Wright-Cline Clothing Co.
President and Mrs Hoover and their guests rested quietly at the executive's fishing preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Madison Virginia as they continue a three day retreat from the heat of Washington. The group seeks relief from the capital's high temperatures.
Paris July 6 The French cabinet insists on ratifying the Mellon Berenger debt accord with the United States and the Caillaux Churchill arrangement with Britain without any reservations or qualifications. Premier Poincare backs a no text reservation stance, threatening presidential decree ratification if needed.
Columbus Ohio July 6 Atty BE O Ricketts for Dr James H Snook who confessed slayer of co ed paramour Theora K Hix 25 said a postponement of the July 22 trial would be sought in common pleas court early next week He indicated a possible delay until fall following a second examination by defense alienists of Dr Snook
Hearing in the Orloff Pavionowsky bribery documents trial ended abruptly when a witness mentioned Nutia the semi official military intelligence service. The judge adjourned proceedings to next Wednesday after Hugo Muehleisen testified he heard Orloff boasted of publishing the Zinovieff letter.
In Chicago on July 6 Miss Anne Livingston a Tulsa divorcee was awarded $25 000 damages from Franklin W Hardinge Jr in a breach of promise suit she filed for 250 000 The verdict followed a 3 32 pm submission after the jury deliberated since 7 45 pm Hardinge was absent but represented by counsel The plaintiff said I ve been vindicated and the defense indicated plans to appeal though no hearing will occur until fall
Old Orchard Me July 6 The Path finder crew expect a Rome takeoff early tomorrow if beach conditions stay smooth after a high tide. Navigator Lewis A. Yancey says ocean weather remains favorable and a 6 30 a m start is planned if the beach holds level. A previous attempt was scrubbed as breakers left a corrugated 1 1 4 mile runway.
Kansas City July 6 The 1931 convention of the International Christian Endeavor will be held in San Francisco. Announcement of the selection by the executive committee was made before the general session of the organization here today.
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