Howell Trial for Murder Opens in Sumter Court
O E S Howell and his wife Carrie Howell go on trial in Sumter South Carolina for the murder of station manager C Hartwell Williams fatally shot June 18. The courtroom fills with Williams supporters and notable figures as jury selection begins and a continuance request is denied.
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Sumter Daily Item
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Hagen shoots 34 with birdie and eagle in Open round
In the national open, Hagen carded 34 in round two two under par with a birdie at ten and an eagle at eleven. Espinosa struggled late, finishing 78 for a 154 total after a 76-78 two round effort, missing money.
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Chicago
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Belleville
Ill
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Troy
N. Y
W.R. Lovekin
Minneapolis
Bob Shave
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Mair
Texarkana
Texas
A. R. Thorn
Washington
D. C
Six States (Continued from page 1) Prisoner Escape Details
The report recounts prison escape history of Wilkes county inmate Wood 36 with a severed left hand and deformed left foot from a train accident. Known as a longtime breakout artist his escapes span 1924 two days two weeks and three months culminating after a third break when he walked through an unlocked back gate.
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Ture
Wood
Wilkes County
Otto
Clemency Hopes of Other Prisoners Are Unharmed By Wood
RALEIGH July 11 AP Inmates of North Carolina state prison condemn Otto Wood the escapee feared his fourth escape would ruin their clemency chances Gov Gardner says the breach of faith will not affect others and cites paroled prisoners making good as evidence.
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North Carolina
Otto Wood
Hastile
Max Gardner
Wood
Gardner
Otto
Prisoner Otto Wood Escapes and Trust Betrayed
After 26 months in solitary and a fresh escape, Otto Wood provoked Governor Gardner with a vow of non flight while in office. Gardner expressed regret over releasing him from solitary and over his betrayal in seeking humane treatment for state prisoners. High Point police faced confusion over a mysterious local female correspondent with Wood.
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Gardner
State’s Prison
King George attends Buckingham Palace debutante court
London July 11 King George despite a rheumatic attack last month appeared at Buckingham Palace for the final debutante court of the season. Eight American debutantes were presented as Queen Mary and royal family look on with bright attire and pearls. Names include Miss Helen Lee Washington Miss Justine Townsend New York Miss Elizabeth Wutts Philadelphia Mrs Roy Baker Washington and others from Princeton Indianapolis and New York.
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Washington, D. C
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New York
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Philadelphia
Roy Baker
Washington
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Princeton
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B. B. Moon
Indianapolis
K. Bostford
Motion Picture Exposition At Broadhurst To Open Saturday
The Broadhurst and the Enterprise present a free Motion Picture Exposition at 10:30 am featuring an hour and 15 minute film with early looks at stars and upcoming pictures. Newcomers to the screen are highlighted as a master of ceremonies leads the event. Open to High Point public.
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Enterprise
Ex Priest Caught With Stolen Bonds In New York
Marius Legnani a 49 year old man who said he is a suspended Catholic priest faced charges of possessing bonds stolen in an $89 000 Philadelphia robbery in 1927. He was arrested after attempting to borrow money on the bonds at a downtown surety office. Legnani claimed to be ordained in 1904 in Italy and said he was attached to St Pius Church Jamaica long ago, but police held him as a fugitive from Philadelphia authorities.
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Raleigh Budget Slices $27,364 From Yearly Plan
Raleigh adopts a tentative budget totaling 903 854 94 dollars leading to a tax rate of 1 15 and a reduction of 27 364 46 from the previous year. The plan preserves services while trimming the overall spending for the upcoming year.
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Raleigh
National Air Tour Starts From Detroit on September 11
A fleet of airplanes begins a national tour from Detroit on September 11, covering 5600 miles through the middle west and western Canada. Planned cities include Milwaukee Cheyenne Denver Colorado Springs Kansas City Indianapolis Cleveland and Columbus Ohio.
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National Air Tour
Detroit
United States
Canada
Middle West
Milwaukee
Cheyenne
Denver
Colorado Springs
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
1902 Long Island 100 Mile Auto Endurance Test
A 1902 endurance event on Long Island covered 100 miles with an average speed near 15 miles per hour. Competitors tested vehicle reliability and driver endurance in an early automotive race setting.
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Long Island
Chewing Gum Upgraded for Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled chewing gum a higher quality commodity for freight, enabling express companies to charge first class rates for its shipments. Candy remains classified as second class with lower rates, a decision chewers and dealers may find unsatisfactory.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Express
Gum traffic ruling sparks exclusion debate
The commission served notice that chewing gum cannot be treated as traffic eligible for preferential rates. The remark notes the assertion that gum is a food product and may be excluded from such classification.
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Miss Yarnall to Lead City Story Hour Tomorrow
Irene Yarnall industry secretary of the High Point 2 C. A. will conduct a story hour at the public library tomorrow morning at 10 oclock. The event is open to boys and girls of the city, with many expected to attend.
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Irene Yarnall
High Point 2 C. A
Special Term Ordered for Stanly County Court
Governor Gardner ordered a one week special term starting August 25 in Stanly County. Judge Hoyle Sink was commissioned to hold the court.
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Raleigh
N. C
C. Max Gardner Hao
Stanly County
Hoyle Sink
Miners Overcome As Fire Destroys Hoist at Homestake Mine
A fire last night at the Ellison hoist in the Homestake mine caused by an oil explosion in the compressor room led to 600 workers escaping and several miners overcome by smoke. Damage is estimated above 500000 dollars. The hoist was a principal asset on company properties and among the nation's largest.
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Homestake
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