Slayings Probe Delayed to Capture Lingle Killer
State's Attorney John A. Swanson said the probe into alleged collusion between officials and gangsters is paused until the Trib un e reporter Jake Lingle is brought to justice. Authorities continue to pursue James Forsythe alias Fawcett amid new information about his past as the investigation widens. The Herald and Examiner cites a police source claiming $10,090 was paid in relation to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Swanson
Jake’’ Lingle
Tribune
Lingle
James
Red) Forsythe
Fawcett
Forsythe
the Herald and Examiner
Protection for Killer Arises in Gangland Impasse
In a manufactured courtroom aside the defense claims ample protection for the killer amid a gangsta crowd with half a dozen associates present. The remark underscores ongoing intimidation fears tied to the case.
Cotton Stabilization Plans Take Over Million Bales
New Orleans June 24 The Cotton Stabilization Corporation led by KE F Creekmore will take over about 1,000,000 bales of cotton held by State Cooperative Associations. The move, approved by the Federal Farm Board, aims to clear the way for the new crop and facilitate financing for state groups as Texas begins marketing the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cotton Stabilization Corporation
F. Creekmore
American Cotton Cooperative Headquarters
Creekmore
Federal Farm Board
Texas
Refrigerator for extreme cold testing rubber conditions
A novel refrigerator is described that can produce temperatures from 40 to 60 degrees below zero to test rubber under the harshest cold it may face. The device aims to simulate extreme winter environments for material resilience and performance assessments.
Major League Leaders From Games Through June 23
National League leaders include Fisher with batting title cards 43 runs by Cuyler Cubs 63 RBI Klein Phillies 94 hits Klein Terry Herman Frisch 94. Wilson Cubs 22 homers and Cuyler Cubs 16 stolen bases. American League leaders feature Simmons Athletics 6405 batting and Ruth Yankees 76 runs with Gehrig 74 RBI. Hodapp Indians 94 hits and Gehrmeyer Tigers 21 doubles alongside McManus Tigers 21. Combe Yankees 11 triples and Ruth Yankees 24 home runs. Rice Senators 12 stolen bases.
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Fisher
Cards
Cuyler
Cubs
Klein
Phillies
Terry
Giants
Herman
Robins
Frisch
Wilson
Simmons
Athletics
Ruth
Yanks
Gehrig
Hodapp
Indians
Gehrmeyer
Tigers
McManus
Combe
Yankees
Rice
Senators
South Praised For Its Rapid Progress
Winston Salem June 24 The south is forging ahead faster than any other region, says A M Adams of a New York hotel trade journal firm. He cites climate soil employment and progressive citizens as factors. He notes North Carolina highway systems and strong schools as exemplary.
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Winston-Salem
South
A. M. Adams
New York
Adams
North Carolina
Baseball Highlights From Yesterday's Action
Yesterday's stars included Hack Wilson leading the Cubs past Philadelphia with two singles a double a triple and his 22nd homer Babe Herman driving in four runs with two homers and a single against the Pirates Lefty Grove fanning 11 while limiting the White Sox to five hits in a 2 1 victory Danny MacFayden blanked the Tigers allowing three singles in a 2 0 Red Sox win
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Hack Wilson
Cubs
Philadelphia
Danny MacFayden
Red Sox
Tigers
Babe Herman
Robins
Pirates
Lefty Grove
Athletics
White Sox
C M T C Program Airs Tonight From WPTF Raleigh
The third in a five part series by C. M. T. C. students from Fert Bragg opens at 7 30 with the 17th Field Artillery band directed by Eugene J. Lacock augmented by 12 C. M. T. C. musicians. Readings by Nathan H. Bradshaw Carl O D Wilson Elmer M. Whitfield M. L. Bethune and Sam W. Smith accompany performances on clarinet saxophone trumpet cornet trombone and tuba with talks by the listed students.
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Fert Bragg
N. C
WPTF
Raleigh
17Th Field Artillery Band
Fort Bragg
Eugene J. Lacock
C. W. Coffey
Hickory
W. H. Yokeley
High Point
W. M. Coig
Salisbury
J. T. Graves
Wadesboro
George E. Sykes
Enfield
W. P. Burwell
Warrenton
J. F. Allen
T. M. Abbott
Charlotte
E. B. Baskin
Bishopville
James J. Stephens
Lumberton
A. S. Kelly
Fayetteville
C. O. Armstrong
Ayden
Nathan H. Bradshaw
Pinewood
8. C
Carl O’d. Wilson
Elmer M. Whitfield
M. L. Bethune
Bunn Level
Sam W. Smith
Clover
S&s
Two Held In Dry Agent Killing In Habeas Corpus
In Wilson on June 24 separate habeas corpus hearings are set for J M Langston and Jim Aldridge both from LaGrange. Langston faces murder charges in the death of prohibition agent Flinchum during a Goldsboro pursuit. Aldridge is accused as driver of the car from which the fatal shots were fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Daniels
Flinchum
Goldsboro
Langston
Mrs Minnie Beck Dies Near Galax Virginia
Mrs Minnie A Beck aged 54 died at her home near Galax Virginia after a weeklong illness. She left a husband L H Beck two sons Vergil and Robert of Jamestown two daughters Mrs Noramo Cox High Point Route 3 and Lily May Beck of Galax her mother Mrs Mary Proctor of Jamestown a sister Mrs Ella May Carter and two brothers Manuel and Curtis Proctor all of Jamestown. The body went to her son's home near Mitchells Grove church. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Mitchells Grove M P church with burial in the church cemetery.
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Minnie A. Beck
Galax
L. H. Beck
Vergil
Robert Beck
Jamestown
Noramo
Cox
High Point
Route 3
Lily May Beck
Mary Proctor
Ella May Carter
Manuel
Curtis Proctor
Mitchell's Grove Church
Mitchell’s Grove M. P
Church
Norfolk and Western May earnings report
The Norfolk and Western railroad reported May net operating income of 2,885,799, down from 3,865,101 in the same month last year. The monthly result reflects a year over year decline in earnings for the line.
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New York
The
Norfolk & Western Railroad Today
Light costs tumble over a century
A century ago one dollar bought a given amount of light while today the same quantity costs only one cent, illustrating a dramatic drop in lighting costs due to advancements in technology and efficiency.
Sale of land by trustee in High Point mock foreclosure
Trustee will sell at public auction in front of High Point Municipal Building on July 25, 1930 at 2 15 p m a parcel in Guilford County North Carolina part of the Vesta Johnson Farm bounded by Forest Avenue and Lexington Road with a 200 by 53 foot area cash terms. Sale note June 24 1930 W A Idol Trustee Peacock Dalton attorneys 6 24 7 5 12 19
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W. A. Parham
Irah May Parham
W. A. Jd. Tolol
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds of
Guilford County
City of
High Point
North Carolina
Vesta Johnson
Forest Avenue
Lexington Road
W. A. J. Idol
Peacock & Dalton, Attys
Ultra Violet Treatment Cuts Colds at Cornell Study
At Cornell University in Ithaca, 300 male volunteers used ultraviolet light baths to curb colds. Over two periods, rates dropped 42 percent then 58 percent versus a lightless group. women showed a 19.9 percent reduction. Researchers caution results may vary by location and susceptibility.
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George H. Maighan
Cornell
Smiley
Treasury reports 1930 surplus at 223 million dollars
Washington June 24 The treasury surplus for the 1930 fiscal year reached 223 020 521 last Saturday The government income then aggregated 4 106 518 144 while total expenditures since July 1 were 3 883 297 622 Receipts were 142 000 000 more than the previous year but the surplus was 14 000 006 less Expenditures for the present year exceed 1929 by 157 000 000 Income tax receipts for the month total 497 000 000 bringing yearly total to 2 381 607 020 up 85 900 000 Custom receipts now total 575 639 211 a year decline of 13 000 600 versus last year
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Washington
Treasury
Fred Webb Wins First Round Match
Fred Webb of Shelby, favored in the Junior tournament at Sedgefield, won his first round match over Fred New ham of Greensboro four and three. Other results: Graham McFarlane defeated Fred Hass one up. Jim Hudson beat Buster Moffitt one up 19 holes. Irwin Laxton beat Edwin Meredith eight and seven. Hugh Walker Jr defeated Billy O'Brien three and one. Clifford Perry beat Ralph Tilley one up 19 holes. Bayard Sorm defeated Harris Foster three and two.
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Sedgefield Country Club
Greensboro
N. C
Fred Webb
Shelby
Fred Newham
Graham McFarlane
Asheville
Fred Hass
Greenville
D. C
Jim Hudson
Salisbury
Buster Moffitt
High Point
Irwin Laxton
Charrlotte
Edwin Meredith
Hugh Walker, Jr
S. C
Billy O’brien
Durham
Clifford Perry
Winston-Salem
Ralph Tilley
Mount Airy
BayardtSorm
Charlotte
Harris Foster
Burlington
Raper Expected To Be Named Referee
Judge T L Johnson is expected to sign an order naming E B E Raper of Lexington as referee in the Wachovia Bank case against Merchants Bank and Trust directors. Raper replaces Judge George W Cowper who is barred from acting due to a regular judgeship. The refereeship covers litigation valued around 1 000 000 arising from the April 1926 bank failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
T. L. Johnson
Superior Court
E. BE. Raper
Lexington
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Marchants Bank and Trust Company
Raper
George W. Cowper
Kinston
Reverend J C Postelle, longserving Methodist minister dies
In North Carolina obituaries the Rev J C Postelle, age about 65, is noted as a Methodist minister who retired four years ago after forty five years in service. The notices also mention Mrs Lottie Blair, 63, widow, from Monroe and Mrs Sarah Ellen Whitener, 75, a native of Stanly County, in separate brief death notices from Charlotte and surrounding areas.
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Carolina
Enoir
N. C
J. CC. Postelle
Qualisbury, N. C
Sarah Ellen Whitener
Stanly County
Mrs Leon M Spencer Dies in Richmond
Mrs Leon M Spencer 29 formerly of Greensboro died in Richmond.
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Reensboro
Leon M. Spencer
Greensboro
Richmond
Freeman, 75, Noted Arbensboro Merchant Passes
S. G. Freeman, a longtime Arbensboro merchant and prominent local figure, died at age 75. He built a wide business in the town and was known for his community involvement. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Arbensboro
M. C
John V Flannigan Ranked As Noted Eaksville Citizen
John V. Flannigan 69 a well known resident of Eaksville North Carolina is identified in this AP report as a prominent local citizen. He is described as widely recognized in the community for his involvement and standing.
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Eaksville
N. C
John V. Flannigan
Prominent Macclesfield Citizen John Snell Dies
Arboro North Carolina report notes the death of John Snell aged 75 of Macclesfield a prominent citizen. The obituary highlights his local influence and community involvement in Arborsboro area.
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Arboro
N. C
John Snell
Macclesfield
Americans Sweep To Victories In Wimbledon Tennis
At Wimbledon England June 24 1930s era report notes Americans led by Helen Wills Moody and Bill Tilden delivering sweeping wins. Seven American men won singles without dropping a set including George Lott defeating Charles H Kingsley 6 3 6 4 6 4 and Gregory Mangin beating O G N Turnbull 6 2 7 5 6 0. Moody defeated Fraulein Krahwinkel 6 2 6 1 and Tilden beat E O Mather 6 3 6 2.
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Wimbledon
England
Helen Wills Moody
Bill Tilden
United States
George Lott
Charles H. Kingsley
Gregory Mangin
O. G. N. Turnbull
Mrs. Moody
Fraulein Krahwinkel
Germany
Tilden
E. O. Mather
Texas
Oxford
Folger Shakespeare Memorial Fund Created With 10 Million
A 10 million dollar fund from Henry C. Folger's will provides for the Folger Shakespeare Memorial in Washington. The gift includes his famed collection and a building. Amherst College trustees will administer the fund with one fourth of income annually aiding the college until 250 thousand dollars is reached.
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New York
Henry C. Folger
Standard Oil Company of
Folger Shakespeare
Washington, D. C
Amherst College
Bridge Authorized in Fair Bluff North Carolina
President Hoover signed a bill authorizing Beaufort County Lumber Co to construct a railroad bridge across the Lumber River at Fair Bluff North Carolina.
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Washington
Hoover
Beaufort County Lumber Company
Fair Bluii
N. C
Sears Roebuck Adopts Five and a Half Day Week
Sears, Roebuck and Co announces a five and a half day retail schedule for its 320 stores and 39,000 employees, starting Thursday at the North Main Street store. The change, with Friday or Thursday half days, is an experiment linked to a 13 period calendar and aims for longer term shorter hours nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck and Co
North Main Street
M. P. Quinn
Quinn
High Point
Hoover Critics Attack War Veterans Bill As Discriminatory
The speaker condemns a proposed veterans bill for favoring a subset of 75 000 to 100 000 men while denying aid to over 200 000 others crippled in civilian life. He calls the bill deceptive, unjust, and unfit for government integrity, urging emergency relief for marginal cases and a broader, fairer approach within current finances.
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American Legion
Dunn defeats Lenard in Wheeling boxing bout
Johnny Dunn of New Kensington Pennsylvania out pointed Henry Lenard of Chicago in a last night boxing match in Wheeling West Virginia with a 10 round decision.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Johnny Dunn
New Kensington
Henry Lenard
Chicago
Eddie Shea defeats Bobby Allen in Chicago boxing bout
Eddie Shea of Memphis knocked out Bobby Allen of Indianapolis in a four round fight in Chicago posting a decisive victory.
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Memphis
Eddie Shea
Chicago
Bobby Allen
Indianapolis
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Doug Fairbanks, Jr
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Nora Kanana
Denver
Morgan
Colorado City
Andy Clyde
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Hester Morerias
Jack Mulhall
Lila Lee
Betty Compson
Monte Blue In
Minnie Beck
Galax, Va
Broadway
Will Rogers
Paris
Jack Holt
Ralph Graves
Baily
Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Ithaca, N. Y
Cornell University
Fred Newnham
Sedgefield
Paca
Onroe
Lottie Blair
Blair
Shakespeare
Sears, Roebuck Company
Eckerd
South Main Street
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