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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1932

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House Members Co Invest cenfer On Relief Bill With Senate

The House sent the 2.3 billion Garner Wagner relief bill to conference with the Senate to resolve differences. Senate leaders and House conferees were named as talks open immediately. Tension rose when Speaker Garner explained Snell refused the leadership role, prompting a brief exchange over responsibility.

House Senate Washington Wagner Garner Collier Ways and Means Representative Crisp Georgia Rainey Illinois Representative Treadway Massachusetts Bacharach New Jersey Norbeck Banking Committee Brookhart Iowa NH. Y Snell Representative Snell Representative Rainey

Roosevelt foes aim to end two thirds rule at convention

Roosevelt leaders push to scrap the two thirds rule governing the Democratic presidential nomination on the eve of next week's convention. Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City criticizes Roosevelt and supports Alfred E. Smith while Smith disputes the tally of Roosevelt votes.

Roosevelt Frank Hague Jersey City Smith Hairman Alfred EF. Smith Hague Mississippi New Yorker Empire State Executive Alfred B. Smith Congress Hotel

Smith Leads Opposition Bloc Against Roosevelt For New York Governor

Alfred E. Smith named leader of the opposition to Franklin D. Roosevelt and began uniting rival candidates to block the Roosevelt ticket. Smith met with McAdoo and other leaders as talks spread across California Texas Missouri and New York, while Garner allies pressed to remove the two thirds rule.

Chicago Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Roosevelt Senator Walsh Montana Smith William Gibbs McAdoo California Garner McAdoo Texas Lone Star State John F. Curry Tammany James A. Reed Missouri Rep. Rayburn

Governor Faces Dems Over 10 Votes in Gotham Machine Swing

A Gotham political machine shifts its stance amid expectations of 35 votes. The bloc backs Ritchie first and Baker last as it leans toward the opposition.

Gotham Political Machine Ritchie Baker

Cowles Favored for Reconstruction Board Directorship

Washington June 24 senate banking committee voted a favorable report on Gardner Cowles Sr Des Moines publisher for appointment as a director of the reconstruction corporation.

Cowles Washington Gardner Cowles, Sr Des Moines The Reconstruction Corporation Senate Banking Committee

Hoover disarmament plan fades beside boxing chaos

Beverly Hills dispatch notes Mr. Hoover’s disarmament proposal draws little attention as the boxing commission cancels Max Schmeling’s title bout. The New York plan dominates headlines while Sharkey and Max benefit from the disruption. Radio announcers are urged to claim if the next fight is truly exciting, as Dempsey and Fitzsimmons are invoked in comparison.

Beverly Hills Cal Hoover Square Boxing Commission Max Schmeling Mr. Hoover New York Sharkey Max Dempsey Fitzsimmons Will

Veterans parade in Richmond marks 42nd memory of Civil War

Gray clad Confederates led by renown generals parade through Richmond as crowds watch. Veterans recall Bull Run Gettysburg and Appomattox while considering next meeting city. General Harry Renne Lee announces no Grand Army of the Republic reunion.

Richmond Jackson Lee Stuart Forrest Bull Run Gettysburg Appomattox Confederacy McClellan Grant Washington, D. C Houston Tex Charleston D. C Virginia Grand Army of the Republic Harry Renne Lee Nashville Homer T. Atkinson Petersburg Veterans

Senate Approves Extra Wheat for Red Cross Relief

The Senate passed a bill authorizing the Red Cross to use 50,000,000 bushels of farm board wheat for relief. It replaces the House measure that would give 40,000,000 bushels of wheat and 500,000 bales of cotton.

Washington Senate Red Cross Farm Board House

Bandits Captured After Bank Robbery and Kidnapping Rampage

John B. Thomas and Walter Bearden were captured near Murfreesboro Ark after a nationwide posse hunt for bank robbers who killed deputy Elmo Ferguson, wounded four pursuers, and abducted three people. They admitted the Baskin Bank heist in Louisiana and faced federal charges for transporting kidnapping across state lines. A woman bystander, Mrs Mabel Beck, was wounded and a ferryman S D Caldwell was abducted during the escape. A third associate reportedly left the party earlier.

Murfreesboro Ark John B. Thomas Walter Bearden Here United States W. N Ivne Western District Arkansas Fort Smith Bank of Baskin Monroe Elmo Ferguson Rayville Warsaw Landing Mabel Beck Birmingham Ala S. D. Caldwell Louisiana Swamp Clyde Taylor Franklin Parish Oklahoma Bearden Thomas Ruston

Absentee Ballot Inquiry Opens in Surry County

Fifteen witnesses testified in Brummitt investigated irregularities in the Surry county first primary. No proof of improper voting emerged though Hoyle claimed 800 to 1,000 absentee ballots were cast illegally. Witnesses from five Democratic and three Republican precincts denied misconduct.

Brummitt A. A. F. Seawell Carlyle W. Higgins 11Th Judicial District Hoyle R. A. Freeman Dobson County Board of Elections Raleigh

Finding Needle In a Haystack For Science

A Chicago report details how three radium needles valued at 75 each were lost by a county hospital and discarded with soiled dressings. Using an electroscope, searchers traced them to an ash heap and recovered the needles within hours.

Chicago

The Gift of a Vacation Subscriptions for The Enterprise

A summer gift idea offers vacation subscriptions to The Enterprise for 15 cents per week. Call 4566 to arrange delivery to the recipient or to have the paper sent to the reader’s vacation address. The notice promotes staying informed about High Point news and features while away.

Enterprise High Point

Ex Wilmington Officials Face Hearings In Extortion Plot

A preliminary hearing for John J. Furlong Sr and ex mayor Parker Q. Moore on charges of attempting to extort 25000 from philanthropist Jessie Kenan Wise was set to begin in Wilmington before Judge Henry A. Grady. Witnesses include Mrs Wise, postal clerk David Peterson, and ex WWI agent H F Wolfe.

Wilmington Furlong Moore N. C John J. Furlong Parker Q. Moore Jessie Kenan Wise Henry A. Grady David Peterson H. F. Wolfe William Bennett

Sutter Reaches Final In National Intercollegiate Tennis

Haverford, June 24 Clifford Sutter of Tulane University, the 1930 champion, advanced to the final round by defeating Clayton Lee Burwell of the University of the South 6-0 6-2 6-1 at the Merion Cricket Club.

Haverford Clifford Sutter Tulane University Clayton Lee Burwell University of the South Merion Cricket Club

Senate Elections Bid To Hear Pritchard Bailey Controversy

Senate panel led by Chairman Shortridge again failed to move the Bailey Pritchard contest case forward. George M. Pritchard protests Bailey’s senate election in a dispute tied to the 2 O C. period.

Washington Senate Shortridge Elections Committee George M. Pritchard Bailey

Chamber of Commerce Board backs large unemployment relief loan

The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States adopted a resolution urging that the reconstruction corporation be authorized to lend up to 8 1 000 000 000 for unemployment relief.

Washington Reconstruction Corporation Board of Directors The Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Siam Establishes Constitutional Monarchy After Brief Revolution

In Bangkok on June 24 a sudden but short revolt by army and navy toppled the absolute rule, imprisoning royal family members and cabinet heads. One casualty, the army chief, killed by his own troops resisting arrest. Prince Parichatra and Prince Purachatra among captives. King Prajadhipok to return soon as rebels aim to curtail royal power and expel princes from government. Telegraphs cut, but city remains orderly.

Bangkok Siam Huahin Prajadhipok Rambai Parichatra Purachatra

Vets in Piedmont Invited to 8 PM Meeting

Greensboro June 24 former service men in the Piedmont area are invited to a meeting at 8 o'clock Tuesday night. state and national public officials will speak. James Mickel, NC VFW commander, announced the creation of a statewide veterans' committee of 70 to back legislation. Speakers include Wright Patman and John Rankin. R T Fountain and Robert Reynolds also on the roster. Delegations from Winston Salem Reidsville Salisbury Burlington Graham Mt Airy Charlotte High Point Carthage and Sanord expected.

Greensboro Piedmont James Mickel North Carolina Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans’ Committee Wright Patman Texas John E. Rankin Mississippi R. T. Fountain Rocky Mount Robert R. Reynolds Asheville Winston-Salem Reidsville Salisbury Burlington Graham Mt. Airy Charlotte Durham Carthage Sanord

Continued Rioting In Germany Takes Ten Lives

Berlin reports rioting across the week has claimed ten lives including three killed yesterday and a Hamburg policeman dying from earlier injuries. Goebbels attacked the government at a Sportpalast rally urging police to clear the streets or Nazis will. Edmund Heines warned Breslau that police failure would drive them to the devil.

Berlin Adolf Hitler National Socialists von Papen Germany Hamburg Sportspalast Joseph Goebbels Hitler Edmund Heines Reichstag Breslau

Army veterans refuse to budge in bonus standoff

Washington reports the veteran bonus army will not disband, seeking an extra congressional session. Commander in chief W. W. Waters vows to stay, while police fear rising panhandling and encampment strain as supplies shrink and some marchers depart.

Washington Veterans Army Army Congress Glassford W. W. Waters Portland Oregon The

Unseasonably Cold Start to Summer in Springfield

Springfield Massachusetts reports an unusually cold early summer with temperatures dipping sharply for June. Forecasters note rare weather pattern bringing cooler air across the region and residents adjust activities accordingly.

Springfield Mass

Convention Tammany shifts against Roosevelt over two thirds rule

Chicago June 2 Tammany Hall reportedly plans to oppose Franklin D Roosevelt by fighting abolition of the two thirds rule. John F Curry signals the shift while Newton D Baker and Albert C Ritchie loom in play. Frederic Hague and Frank A Hague clash as Smith and Roosevelt camps mobilize amid walkout rumors.

John F. Curry Tiger Hall Roosevelt Chicago Tammany Franklin D. Roosevelt Curry Tammany Block Newton D. Baker Albert C. Ritchie Alfred E. Smith Smith Frank A. Hague Jersey City Garner Texas

Schmeling's Manager Suspended Over Sharkey Dispute

New York June 24 AP Joe Jacobs manager of Max Schmeling was indefinitely suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission as a manager and second for protesting the Sharkey title decision. The suspension does not affect Schmeling or his other fighters. Commissioner Muldoon called Jacobs conduct detrimental to the sport and noted no protest was filed before the fight. Gunboat Smith refereed the Sharkey Schmeling bout and was praised by the commission.

New York Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling New York State Athletic Commission Jack Sharkey Jacobs Schmeling Billy McCarney William Muldoon Gunboat Smith Smith Sharkey-Schmeling

Gangland Civil Strife Threatens Chicago Underworld

Chicago officials warn a potential gang war could topple Capone's crime empire. The report notes a looming internal clash among Capone’s lieutenants and rivals after the recent killing of George Barker, with Barker's funeral illustrating gang power.

Chicago Scarface al Capone Capone Loop Underworld

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Mrs. Smith N. Y Surry Hoyse Freeman H. H. Llewellyn Mount Airy Bryan Dobson Township VETS Ring George Bugs) Moran Red Barker
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