18 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
1
Washington grapples with a growing Russia China diplomatic rupture after Moscow broke off relations with Nanking and seized the Chinese Eastern railway. Officials weigh war risks, economic strains, and global powers seeking peace under Kellogg pact influence.
In Durham area a Mebane youth, Homer Carter, wounds himself with a rifle while a college student Miss John Lula Moore wanders central North Carolina after leaving a dance. Conflicting reports of a man posing as a Duke football star and a missing person case surround the events as investigators seek verification.
Reports say Russian and Chinese forces redeploy along the Siberian Manchurian frontier as Russia cuts relations with Japan. General Budenny recalled from vacation to lead a buildup including air squadrons cavalry and tanks while Chinese reinforcements move toward the front. Some dispatches claim crossing the Amur occurred but were denied. Diplomatic efforts aim to avert full war despite border risk. The Harbin consul and staff prepare to return to Russia.
At New London, the 21st annual governors conference declined to vote on a Wickersham recommendation for state federal cooperation in enforcing prohibition. Governor Richards urged a vote, acidly warning that without stricter enforcement a crime wave would continue.
Mineola N Y July 18 The condition of William Fox motion picture producer showed progress in his recovery from injuries from an automobile accident. After a blood transfusion operation the film magnate spent a fairly comfortable night though restless. After breakfast he asked letters in the morning mail be sent to Nassau county hospital.
An intoxicated robber entered a Portland theatre last night to take $4,000 from the manager. Edgar Perry witnessed the crime and alerted police. The thief threatened the manager and fled but was shot dead by two officers as he attempted to escape with the money.
Tampa takes a step to reassure depositors as $5 million in cash arrives from the Atlanta Federal Reserve and a reserve official pledges funds to meet the situation. Florida has seen 23 bank closures in two weeks, with deposits in closed banks totaling over $22.5 million and many subsidiaries linked to City Citizens Bank and Trust of Tampa.
Ada L. Comstock, president of Radcliffe and the only woman on President Hoover's national law enforcement commission, has no opinion on Wickersham's proposed enforcement plan but calls the letter interesting and worthy of consideration. She says it aims to learn what Americans think about prohibition enforcement. She criticizes governors' hedging as amusing and urges public input for effective government.
Charles Forepaugh, pioneer of the Forepaugh circus and reputed first trainer to put his head in a lion’s mouth, has died in West Berlin at age 92.
Customs officials seized contraband beer at navy pier in Chicago the first such seizure at the port. About 30,000 dollars worth of Canadian beer was taken. two men were arrested and the Sea Hawk cargo ship was seized. The captain and two crew members escaped. one crewman and the truck driver were arrested.
Belgrade July 18 Two Croatian leaders Anton Pavelich head of the nationalist party and his aide Gustav Pertcheff were sentenced to death for conspiring against the state with Macedonian extremists in Bulgaria. They were not arrested and faced counts under the defense of the realm act.
London July 18 King George's doctors at Buckingham Palace reported after a Monday morning operation that his majesty was making satisfactory progress as they left the palace this morning.
Five Concord men who attended an insurance meeting in Washington were photographed with President Hoover on the White House lawn. J. H. L. Abernethy, R. B. Hildreth, E. B. Brooks, E. M. Propst and C. L. Jordan formed the quintet and returned home reporting the honor.
The Enterprise will provide a blow by blow account of the Tommy Loughran versus Jimmy Braddock fight for the world light heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium tonight. Preliminaries start at 8 30 p m High Point time and results will be announced from the Enterprise office.
The wheat market opened with a tumble of 17 to 37 cents per bushel due to weak Liverpool demand. Prices then fluctuated as Northwest weather news arrived, traders reacting to early trading in Chicago on July 18.
The Monoplane Houston Billion Dollar City, piloted by Glenn YL Loomis and Joe Glass, remains aloft in Houston Texas in a second bid to beat the endurance refueling record of 246 hours 438 minutes 32 seconds. It took off at 1 49 54 pm yesterday after a first attempt ended with engine trouble after 20 hours aloft.
Three men robbed a party returning from Arlington Park on a gravel road. Frederick Grabner, Mrs. Grabner, and Mr. and Mrs. Siegel lost jewelry and cash totaling about 22 000. The robbers forced Grabner to drive as two men looted women, then fled after a pursuit and brief chase.
Senator Caraway of Arkansas accuses George W. Wickersham of sacrificing usefulness by proposing shared federal state enforcement of Prohibition. He calls the letter unenforceable and says the commission chief should resign, arguing the commission lacks impartial survey ability.
London July 18. Home Secretary John R. Clynes said in Parliament that Leon Trotzky, exiled Bolshevik leader, was refused entry to England due to potential security risks and possible embarrassment if his presence became problematic for departure.
Paris July 18 AP China or Japan must seek League of Nations intervention before an official investigation into the Russo Chinese crisis is likely. Geneva and league officials note diplomats watch for the league's next move as Russia’s severance of relations could trigger action. The absence of Russia as a league member complicates the situation.
Washington reports surface signs that President Hoover plans renomination in 1932 but will not actively seek to hold southern states. Instead he focuses on strengthening his party in the north, midwest, and border where the negro is a factor, while southern representation declines and tensions rise over racial and regional politics.
Paris July 18 Premier Poincare planned to rejoin the chamber to push ratification of the debt accords with America and Britain. Doctors urged rest due to extreme exhaustion, but the premier insisted on returning to continue the fight.
A fire at the Union Pacific dock in Seattle caused nearly 1 million dollars in damage and hospitalised five firemen and a dock worker. Officials blame a cigarette tossed by an employer for starting the blaze.
Salisbury report notes Mrs. W. R. Yost found a dime inside a loaf bought for eight cents at a suburban grocery. She received her money back and a two cent bonus, turning bread-buying into a paying proposition.
The Soviet Union cut all ties with the Chinese nationalist government. Russian trade and diplomatic representatives in China were recalled, rail links suspended, and Chinese officials expelled. Moscow gave Nanking a three day ultimatum to restore the Manchuria status quo. the Chinese reply was deemed unsatisfactory.
Colima reports a 14 year old Mexican boy Adolfo Villanueva captured by bandits led by Manuel Marmolejo. After being forced to dig a grave and told it was for him he was shot to death in the mountain retreat.
Tokyo observers report Lieutenant Harold Bromley, an American aviator planning a Tacoma to Tokyo flight, has not yet secured a Japanese overflight or landing permit. The Japanese government says they would greet the flier cordially but insist on avoiding any irregular situation.
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