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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
11
Hot weather surprises Mrs. J. W. Thacker as a ninth chick hatches in the open after a Rhode Island Red hen abandoned the nest. The eight siblings were cared for in a hover when the mother hen left, yet a stray chick emerged from the shell later.
Alphonse Capone faced a federal court session in Chicago for income tax evasion and Prohibition offenses. Judge Wilkerson outlined that a binding concession was not possible and the case would proceed with full evidence to determine guilt. Capone appeared nervous, spoke of leaving rackets, and anticipated a prison term at Leavenworth.
Two damage suits filled in municipal court total $8,000. W L Whelgssv sues Greensboro Music Co over a July 6 auto accident on Greensboro highway. Sammy Shelton, by Tolie Gray, sues Roy L Bundy for $3,000 after a fall from a tree while stinging a radio aerial for the defendant.
Dr. John D P Reese, famed Youngstown physician known for his skilled hands, is shown today recovering from a serious illness. He is 77 and has treated thousands, with his health returning.
Mrs. Katherine Deligny of 1418 North Hamilton street tried to hang a sign warning of a hornets nest in her back porch ceiling. Her hammering provoked the nest and she was swarmed, suffering painful stings and vowing never again.
Raleigh July 30. Women demonstrated dresses made from sacks and flour sacks in a home style show. Mrs. C. W. McLambe Sampson county said her dress comes from two feed sacks, while Mrs. Oliver Perry Franklin noted hers cost nothing. Average dress price about 57 cents.
Government and defense were ordered by Judge James H. Wilkerson to present evidence as the Capone case resumes. The judge cautioned that Capone must take the witness stand if leniency is requested, with continued consideration of the details from the trial.
At Falling Water river near Cookeville five people died when a cabin boat sank during a picnic. Three others survived including Beecher Cass who swam to shore after the boat went under suddenly. Victims included Mrs. J. P. Barnett and two children James and Robert, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Whitson.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh leave North Haven Maine after a night with their infant son to begin a fuel and radio check before a noon departure to Ottawa as the first stop on their Orient tour. They arrived from North Beach New York and were greeted by U S Senator Dwight W Morrow.
Jonesville Kentucky July 30 Julian W. Liscomb 52, a longtime business man and farmer, died suddenly on Main Street from a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at Gaffney Friday with burial in nearby cemetery.
Kansas City police arrested Robert Wagner 27 Charles Grubb 19 and Thomas Peace 20 all said to reside in Thomasville North Carolina for highway robbery in Leavenworth Kansas. They were held on 2000 bond and to be handed to Leavenworth officers later today.
Stocks sagged with fractional gains erased as major shares fell and Bank of England rate hike spooked traders. Bethlehem and U S Steel slid toward yearly lows while other issues slipped about a point. A wedding in Los Angeles featured a 1500 pound cake for hundreds of guests.
Raleigh July 1 Senator Morrison told the North Carolina federation of home demonstration agents at State college that if President Hoover urges joining the league of nations the United States could take a step toward world peace and prosperity. He spoke at the 29th annual farmers and farm women's convention closing tomorrow night urging tariff readjustment to boost world trade. He blamed trade barriers for crop surpluses and warned isolationism could bring destruction and wars. He criticized the currency and banking system as poorly managed and noted industries including railroads and steel are struggling. He praised demonstration clubs as a boon to the state's agricultural program and aligned with Bailey on the convention’s dire assessments. He planned to repeat the address at Swannanoa.
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