Wickersham Teeters On Prohibition Fence In Boston
George W. Wickersham, head of the national law enforcement commission, shows chaotic thinking on prohibition. In Boston he cites British methods for temperance and argues hours of sale restrictions, wavering between wet and dry positions as he weighs the bootlegger versus controlled dispensaries.
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Eorge W. Wickersham
Hoover
National Commission On Law
Boston
Mr. Wickersham
The Man Who Knew the Capital Coves
Chicago Tribune reporter Jake Lingle was slain after years of crime reporting. He mingled with gangsters and authorities, using trusted access to expose unsolved crimes. He learned too much about recent gangland murders and paid with his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jake Lingle
the Tribune
Jake
The Challenge of the Woodland Despoilers
The Lenoir News-Topic urges Captain Farmer to act against azalea robbers destroying roadside blossoms along North Carolina highways. Drivers parade cars adorned with robbed flowers, flaunting the state’s spring beauty as rhododendrons and laurels bloom, and families take cuttings for souvenirs.
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North Carolina
Lenoir
Farmer
Heflin and the North Carolina Primary
Senator Heflin withholds comment on the North Carolina primary until hearing from his ally Mr. Simmons. Heflin, reelection bound, faces Alabama party ostracism and runs independently, while Simmons might fare better solo. The Alabama Democrats disowned Heflin but may mobilize external support aiding his bid.
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Heflin
North Carolina
Simmons
Smith
New Yorker
Alabama
Bailey Victory Faces Party Rift and New Generation
The paper argues J. W. Bailey won a sweeping primary but faces a damaged party, with the 1928 split still echoing. It credits a younger generation and a broad minority within the party, noting prohibition was not the decisive issue as Hoover’s decline shapes Democrat fortunes. The piece also critiques law enforcement hypocrisy in horse racing as a broader comment on enforcement and prohibition.
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J. W. Bailey
Bailey
Simmons
Raskob
Smith
Hoover
North Carolina
Young Turks
Senator Simmons
A. W. McLean
Sim
Simmons defeat shows regularity is fundamental
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh June 10 Josiah William Bailey defeats Senator F M Simmons in the Democratic primary by a large margin, underscoring party regularity and organization as essential. Analysts credit Bailey's campaign with a statewide county machine and 20 000 workers, while Simmons is criticized for opposing Smith in 1928.
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North Carolina
Simmons
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Hoover
Bailey
Senator Simmons
C. L. Shuping
Despoiler Grasping Dusty Loot Amid Publicity Push
The News-Topice hints at arrests and heavy publicity as a tool of repression. The suggestion appears to aim at creating a strong public display to deter further offenses.
New President of State University
The election of Frank Graham to the presidency brings general satisfaction among alumni. He loves the institution and state, starts with sincere friends, and will likely become a popular president despite debates on revenue statutes and tariff policies.
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Frank Graham
Graham
Stout Says Planes Must Be Made Simple for Mass Use
Detroit aviation pioneer William B. Stout argues the industry must redesign aircraft so the average person can operate them. He predicts aviation will boom like the auto industry once a citizen can take a few lessons and fly home the same day, but says that day is not yet here.
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William B. Stout
Detroit
Mr. Stout
Beer Truck Driver Arrest Highlights City Smarts
A Bellwood Pennsylvania truck driver offered a passerby 20 cases of beer while he napped. The stranger, who proved to be the local police chief, called the incident a theft and seized the truck and beer. The driver was arrested.
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Pennsylvania
Bellwood
Girl Scouts Adopt Pleasant Gray Green Costume Tone
The article notes the Girl Scouts have switched to a gray green standard costume from brown and jokes that style may extend to hats. It highlights a shift toward a brighter, more stylish appearance for the organization.
British chemist foresees air derived cellulose
A British chemist predicts that cellulose, the basic material for paper, could be sourced from the air in the future, a claim that may become a notable scientific breakthrough.
Airfield Built by Cason Callaway in La Grange Georgia
Cason J. Callaway converted a forty acre tract in La Grange into a two run way landing field. He cleared a woods at one end, graded a hill at the other, erected a tower and installed an airway beacon. The airport serves the community, his salesmen, and visiting customers. A testament to the utility of air transportation in the Southeast.
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la Grange
Georgia
Cason J. Callaway
Namesake twins arrive for Bailey as campaign grows
RALEIGH N C June 10 AP If namesakes for Josiah W Bailey Democratic Candidate for the United States Senate continue to be born the field of supporters will grow. L Bennett of New Bern named twin sons Josiah William and William Josiah upon learning the election result.
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Raleigh
N. C
Josiah W. Bailey
United States Senate
L. Bennett
New Bern
Person
Josiah William
William Josiah
City-wide Doll Show Promises Unique Entries in High Point
The High Point doll show at St. Marys Episcopal parish house promises unusual entries including a 100 year old doll and a 200 year old cradle. Foreign dolls in national costumes and marionnettes will be displayed. Candy sales and a plate supper by the Service League are planned.
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High Point
St. Mary’s' Episcopal Church
Oberammergau
Service League
Notable North Carolina figures noted in obituaries
Maj. Edward Warren Myers 57 prominent consulting engineer from Greensboro and Eidsville area is noted. Mrs. J A Roach 90 longtime Reidsville resident is profiled. Mrs. Alice M Robertson 74 widow of J J Robertson is mentioned in the Raleigh area notices.
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Edward Warren Myers
G's
Eidsville
N. C
J. A. Roach
Reidsville
Inston-Salem, N. C
Alice M. Robertson
J. J. Robertson
Harrill, 81, Rutherford County Citizen, Dies
OREST CITY N C AP John B Harrill 81 a well known Rutherford county citizen died after a long illness at his home in this area. He was prominent in local affairs and known for community involvement and charity work. He is survived by relatives and friends in the region.
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Orest City
N. C
John B. Harrill
Rutherford County
Storm Warning Issued By Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau issued an advisory at 9 30 a m indicating a southeast storm warning from Sandy Hook to Boston. A disturbance in central Pennsylvania moves north northwest toward a high pressure area over Canada will bring strong southeast winds, with gale force gusts expected off the coast this afternoon and tonight.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Sandy Hook
Boston
Pennsylvania
Canada
Maritime Provinces
A Famous Singer and a Crossword Puzzle Teaser
A scrambled clue set lists words for a crossword with entries such as a famous singer and a children's poet. Across clues include Goethe hero, ocean, unit, and various verbs and objects. down clues feature St. Petersburg location, electrified particle, and other common terms.
Civitan Members Endorse Airport Plan for High Point
The High Point Civitan club voted unanimously to back establishing a major airport and landing field to attract trans continental air mail and passenger service. They urged immediate city council action for a $100000 appropriation with talks by W B McEwen F J Size more and Capt Stryker supporting the project.
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High Point Civitan Club
Elwood Hotel
W. B. McEwen
Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Sizemore
Capt. Stryker
Texas Oil Company
High Point
Civitan Clube
Asheville
S. S. Coe
Horace Haworth
Lewis E. Teague
Joe Hoffman
Asheboro Voters Hear Primary Returns Overnight
Asheboro and Randolph County residents heard primary results via leased wire late Saturday night. The High Point Enterprise provided two operators and an announcer, with headquarters above Main Street as returns streamed by megaphone.
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Asheboro
Randolph
County
High Point Enterprise
Main Street
Local Elks To Hold Important Meeting
The High Point lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meets at the Elks club Thursday at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend for important business including High Point representation at the Grand Lodge session in Atlantic City July 6 to 10.
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High Point Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks Club
High Point
Grand Lodge
Atlantic City
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J. P. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
Co. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
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Mgr
Associated Press
Congress
Coves
By Bruce Catton
Ohio
Union
Cleveland
State University
Mons
Josiah William” and
William Josiah Arrive
St. Mary’s Parish House
Goethe
Caruso
VIA
Island
New York
St. Petersburg
Ite
Civitan
Methodist Protestant Church
W. J. Steed
Steeds
Warren Steed
Candor
Wm. C. Hammer
Hal Hammer Walker
Elks
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