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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1931
Page
15
A methodical search of the Joliet state penitentiary was begun under Warden Henry C. Hill after rumors of a convict uprising. About 2,100 inmates will be confined to cells during the ten day operation with mattresses inspected and guards from northern Illinois summoned.
By order of Federal Court the following household goods will be sold Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. The notice states the sale to be conducted in accordance with court directive and reserves the right to a final bid.
Williams-Norris officials announced an open house tonight in the new display rooms of the plant but stated it is not for the public. The event aims to thank employees and families for their cooperation and will be the first of several such gatherings.
E J Robeson Jr of Newport News Shipbuilding urged in Blue Ridge that effective training builds versatile workers who can find jobs during downturns. He argued education must include vocational training to prepare recruits for productive roles and support ongoing learning amid changing industry needs. A multi skilled workforce protects employment and improves efficiency.
Washington July 24 Two more interstate commerce commissioners were assigned to assist in hearings on the 15 percent rate increase plea. Eastman and Porter were designated to assist Meyer Lewis and Lee. Hearings resume in Washington August 10 with sessions in San Francisco August 17 and Chicago August 31, with some hearings possibly simultaneous.
Los Angeles July 24 Guy Edward Hudson a minister who recently wed Mrs Minnie A Kennedy and whose marriage was annulled fled authorities pursuing a bigamy charge filed in Cowlitz county Washington Deputies tracked his movements last night but did not capture him He had promised to surrender once a certified warrant arrived from Washington The warrant arrived yesterday and Hudson faces charges stemming from his marriage to Mrs Kennedy without divorce from Mrs L Newton Hudson
New Orleans July 24. The cotton market opened quiet and easy as Liverpool cables were worse than expected. First trades showed declines of 8 to 10 points, with London conference news discounted. By end of hour, activity was subdued and near the lows with futures closing near declines of 23 points across contracts.
Mississippi prepares for the August 4 state primary as about 7000 candidates seek office. Voters grow weary of politics and want price prospects for cotton. The Neshoba county fair will stage a climax with candidates explaining ballot procedures amid election tensions. A guard detachment, led by Major T. B. Birdsong Jr., was sent to Mayersville to protect the county election commission during purging of unqualified voters as revolvers were reported in the commission room.
The readable parts reference New York stocks and percentages but the remainder consists of garbled OCR text. Key entities such as company names or exact figures are not discernible, leaving uncertainties about the specific stocks and values presented.
A brief newspaper item records a playful bet exchange between Thompson and Johnson. Thompson vows he is right by a figure in the wager while Johnson counters by promising his pocketbook as stake, highlighting a lighthearted dispute over a point.
Burlington July 24. Alamance county investigates the death of Peter Thompson 78 found in bed with a pistol wound to the head. Marvin Dodson 28 living with Thompson and wife said Thompson spoke of an event then Dodson summoned a neighbor. Sheriff's inquiry noted unspent pistol, open window shot, and a jury found death caused by unknown person, with further investigation planned.
New York July 24 cotton opened steady to 13 points lower amid selling by foreign commission houses and Wall Street. Liverpool cables showed softer on the market.
Capt. W. W. Campbell, chief of police in Alexandria, was relieved of command by city manager Wallace Lawrence as a hearing on charges of raiding a city market ice box and stealing provisions is set for Monday. Campbell was arrested and released on 1600 dollars bond after a police court hearing. He admitted resignation and promised to speak later. He is married with seven children and had served many years on the force.
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