Americans Urged to Evacuate Foothold as Forces Prepare Attack
Reports from Foochew indicate Americans near Foochow warned to evacuate as insurgents push down the Min river. Southern rebels defend key ports Swatow and Canton and mine harbors while Chiang Kai-Shek’s Nationalists gather nearby.
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Peiping
Foochow
United States
Methodist Episcopal Mission
Yenping-Fu
West Fukien
Min River
Hongkong
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Kwangsi
Swatow
Canton
Kwangtung
Kanchow
Kiangsi
Chiang Kwang-Nai
Chen Ming-Shu
Hunan
Chiang
Shanghai
Kai-Shek
Futien
Three Million Dollar Fire Sweeps Norfolk Districts
A massive waterfront fire in Norfolk Virginia destroyed more than six blocks of valuable property after six hours of effort by firemen civilians sailors and marines aided by heavy overnight rain. The blaze caused extensive damage and involved a large number of assets in the business district. No injuries or exact losses were reported in available text.
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Normalk
Buxton Line
Hampton Roads
Norfolk Fire Department
American Peanut Corporation
Old Dominion Hine
Victoria Hotel
Norfolk
Mellon Receives Honorary Law Doctor at St. Lawrence Commencement
Andrew W. Mellon secretary of the treasury received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree during St. Lawrence university’s 69th annual commencement exercises in Canton New York today.
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Canton
N. Y
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
St. Lawrence University
Hearing set for former clerk in Raleigh embezzlement case
Miss Lola G. Harwood of Bryson City faces a July 1 hearing in Raleigh city court on charges of embezzling $4,903 from state funds. Bond was set at $2,000 after a warrant was served at her home. a formal Wake County superior court trial will follow. She is a daughter of Judge John H. Harwood.
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Raleigh
Lola G. Harwood
Bryson City
Miss Harwood
State Revenue Department
Walter D. Siler
Wake Superior Court
John H. Harwood
Superior Court
Baxter Durham
Agriculture Board Seeks Policies In Raleigh Meeting
In Raleigh on June 8 the state board of agriculture continued policy discussions for the department. Officials expected to hear amusement company representatives seeking concessions for the 1931 state fair. The fair’s official status was undecided though a $10,000 appropriation for the exposition had been provided by the general assembly.
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Raleigh
State Board of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Y M C A Camp Opens Next Monday in McDowell County
Charlotte news confirms the state Y M C A camp near Old Fort McDowell county will begin its six week season next Monday directed by C A Witherspoon. Registrations come from across the state and for the first time the camp opens to girls with Mrs John Henderson of Hickory in charge during the period from August 2 to August 17.
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Charlotte
Old Fort
McDowell County
C. A. Witherspoon
John Henderson
Hickory
Law Enforcement Group Attacks Appointments As Political Rewards
The report to President Hoover.
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Hoover
White House
Former Kansas agronomist awarded Lenin Order in Russia
Moscow reports Joseph MacDowell a former Kansas agronomist who has lived in Russia eight years was awarded the Order of Lenin, one of the USSR's highest decorations.
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Moscow
Joseph MacDowell
Kansas Agronomist
Russia
Eight Die in Indian Landlord Tenant Clash
ALLAHABAD India June 8 Eight persons were killed and several wounded in a shooting fray between landlords and tenants in the village of Bhatwaria over rent collection.
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Allahabad
India
Bhatwaria
Hoover to Address Editors in Nationwide Radio Broadcast
President Hoover will speak in a two-network radio address on June 15 carried by NBC and CBS. The speech is to address the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Hoover
New York
NBC
CBS
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Indianapolis
Ind
Dougherty Burned To Death In Philadelphia Fire
Joseph J. Dougherty, 44, was burned to death when a fire on the third floor damaged his bedroom. Police say the blaze was started by a cigarette.
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Joseph J. Dougherty
Philadelphia
Frog croaks prompt city owner to quiet pond
In Moundsville West Virginia Chief of Police Kidder ordered Mrs William Martin Riggs owner of a bird bath and fish pond to stop the nighttime frog croaking after residents complained the frogs croak loudly disrupted sleep. In San Francisco a mouse in a car air intake prevented starting. mechanic removed the mouse and the car ran again.
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NEA
Moundsville
W. Va
Kidder
William Martin Riggs
San Francisco
Marie H. Kelly
Scotsmen Probed In Pub Disturbance Case
Two men named McPherson and McDonald were arraigned in a police court on charges of being drunk and causing a disturbance in a pub. The judge asked where the other fellow was, implying someone else had caused the trouble.
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NEA Service
London
McPherson
McDonald
Gander Reaches 36 Years in Sonora Ranch
E. W. Morris of Sonora California reports a gander now 36 years old. The bird, living near Morris's ranch, remains vigorous and can still scare other fowl. A year ago a cow kicked its leg breaking it, but splints set by Morris helped the bone to heal.
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Morris
Major Chicago Bank Mergers Create Three Large Institutions
Two historic Chicago bank mergers were completed as the First National Bank and the First Union Trust absorb the Foreman-State National and Foreman-State Trust and Savings. The Central Trust Company of Illinois merges with National Bank of the Republic. Total resources rise above 883 million for First National group and over 350 million for Central Trust National Republic, with deposits and an indemnity fund of 12.5 million. The unions follow 36 hours of talks.
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Chicago
First National Bank
First Union Trust and Savings Bank
Foreman-State National Bank
Foreman-State Trust and Savings Bank
Central Trust Company of Illinois
National Bank of the Republic
Foreman Banks
First National
Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company
The
Continental
Central Trust-National Bank of the Republic
First National Foreman Banks
First National and Union Trust
Foreman Institutions
Central Trust
National Republic
First National Group
Hearing on Michigan governor request to return J H Truelove
Tyre C. Taylor will hold a hearing this afternoon on Michigan governor’s request for the return of J H Truelove charged with abandonment and non support of his wife and children. Truelove is reported to be in Lillington North Carolina.
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Raleigh
Tyre C. Taylor
Michigan
J. H. Truelove
Lillington
N. C
Papera
Former East Spencer Mayor Injured In Salisbury Crash
Jane Howard Bueck, ex mayor of East Spencer and Southern Railway employee, is hospitalized in Salisbury with head and shoulder injuries after a two vehicle crash. The other driver, a woman, fled the scene without identifying herself.
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Salisbury
Jane
Howard
Bueck
East Spencer
Local Man Takes Own Life in Hard Times
Ruben B. Ward of Goldsboro died by suicide, shot himself after tuberculosis left him unable to support his family. Authorities reported the death as a self-inflicted act amid hardship.
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Alabo Trabe
Traylor
Kentucky
Texas
Goldsboro
Ruben B. Ward
Man Dies From Wounds After Hallot Fight Incident
Gastonia officials report L. E. Long died from injuries after attempting to break up a fight between his cousin Clarence Long and an unidentified man. Clarence Long is jailed on related charges.
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Gastonia
L. E. Long
Clarence Long
Funeral services for Forest City police chief Price
Funeral services were set for Austin A. Price 45 chief of police of Forest City North Carolina after he was shot and killed two weeks after taking office. Fred Smart a carpenter wrested Price s gun from him and killed him as the officer tried to arrest him on a drunkenness charge.
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Forest City
N. C
Austin A. Price
Fred Smart
Price
Smart
Lightning Hits Braswell Barn In Rocky Mount Blaze
A June 8 fire heavily damaged the $10,000 J. C. Braswell barn in Rocky Mount after a lightning strike. Sixteen mules, 43 bales of cotton, large amounts of hay and equipment were destroyed. Local crews fought the blaze as officials investigated the incident.
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Rocky Mount
J. C. Braswell
Funeral rites for Joe Stone in Lumberton
Joe Stone 71 veteran executioner at the state's prison died in a local hospital after an operation. Funeral services set for tomorrow in Lumberton with details in the notice.
True Bill Against Wilson Autry for Capital Assault
Monroe North Carolina June 8 AP The Union grand jury returned a true bill charging Wilson Autry a 20 year old Negro with criminal assault on a white woman The crime is a capital offense Judge N A Sinclair ordered a special venire of 100 jurors from three townships not involved in the pursuit The venire reports tomorrow morning for jury selection The attack occurred near Marshville
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Bill Monroe
N. C
Union Grand Jury
Wilson Autry
N. A. Sinclair
Marshville
Deputy shoots at gunman in Mexican students killing
Ardmore Oklahoma deputy sheriff Bill Guess killed two Mexican college students fleeing a car. County Attorney Marvin Shilling said a murder charge could be filed. Guess sought a full investigation and said he would be vindicated after firing at a gun protruding from a blanket.
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Ardmore
Okla
Marvin Shilling
Bill Guess
Guess
Statesville Men Leave Hospital After Wreck
Five Statesville men released from Burlington hospital after injuries from a car overturn on slippery pavement between Chapel Hill and Graham. Named are J. B. Glover city attorney J. B. Rogers CPA L. M. Mills city clerk treasurer A. F. Hartness assistant police chief and E. L. Rankin brick manufacturer. They suffered lacerations serious bruises and broken ribs.
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Burlington
Statesville
Chapel Hill
Graham
J. B. Glover
J. B. Rogers
Certified Public Accountant
L. M. Mills
A. F. Hartness
E. L. Rankin
Mexican College Students among Ardmore Shooting Victims
Emilio Cortes Rubio and Manuel Gomez were killed in Ardmore Oklahoma after a deputy sheriff said the youths were in a parked car and armed. Salvador Cortes Rubio 24, a cousin of Mexico's president, said they fled when officers questioned them and fired back. Police recovered a shotgun and 30 rounds in the car.
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Ardmore
Okla
Jone
Elilio Cortes Rubio
Manuel Gomez
Bill Guess
Salvador Cortes Rubio
Emilio
Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Guess
Cecil Crosby
Salvador
Rolla
Missouri School of Mines
Emilio Cortes Rubio
Steed High Rubio
Morelia
Manuel Cortes Rubio
Atchison, Kas
St. Benedict’s College
Oklahoma
School of Mines
Richard Burns
Burns
Officers of Duke Alumni Councils Meet In Sessions
Duke University holds its 79th commencement with Henry Dwire reviewing the year's work as alumni groups meet. Trustees plan routine afternoon business. Four seniors compete in the Wiley Gray oratorical contest: C H Livengood Jr, J I Morgan, J G Pratt, and C D Rosen. Degrees awarded to 348 graduates at the Houston campus finale.
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Durham
N. C
Duke University Alumni Association
Henry Dwire
University
Wiley Gray
C. H. Livengood, Jr
J. I. Morgan
Farmville
J. G. Pratt
Winsston-Salem
C. D. Rosen
New York City
Daniel A. Poling
The
Christian Herald
Houston
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