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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
1
The Critica special edition reports serious clashes in La Paz Bolivia with former President Siles taking refuge in the U S legation. Details are unclear as the dispatch is partial and several lines appear garbled.
Kingsford-Smith and crew of the Southern Cross approach New York after halting at Halifax on a near seven hour flight from Harbor Grace. New York welcomes include two receptions, one at Roosevelt Field and another at City Hall, with plans adjusted to the fliers’ wishes.
President Hoover remains firm on calling a special session of the senate immediately after adjournment to ratify the London naval treaty. Opponents warn reservations may protract the ratification fight, arguing about escape clauses and Britain’s ship replacements while administration spokesmen expect eventual approval amid a bitter controversy.
SALISBURY June 26 UPI two killed and two injured seriously in an early morning crash 16 miles from Salisbury on the Lexington highway. Victims include 21 year old Rollins Younce and 17 year old Katherine Evans of Thomasville. Younce drove the party. Evans daughter of Capt. Arthur Evans. The other injured are Louie Watkins 21 and Evelyn James, both of Thomasville. Younce’s car sideswiped Mrs. M E Mattox whose car overturned. Mattox held on $2000 bond.
The House sustained President Hoover in vetoing the world war veterans relief bill by 188 to 182. A substitute measure to overcome Hoover’s objections began immediate consideration, with debate limited to twenty minutes per side and an estimated 1931 fiscal year cost of about $50 million.
George Gay, a 24 year old farmer, took the stand to deny prosecutors' claims he hired a Wilson, a reputed conjure doctor, to kill his wife. He described his marriage and said he loved his wife, noting medical advice about another pregnancy and a past threat from his wife to take poison. He testified about taking his wife to see the conjure doctor, who prayed and gave her medicine, before court recessed for lunch.
Chicago authorities probe Jake Lingle murder focusing on his bank deposits averaging over $1,000 weekly. Investigators seek source of funds to explain a major financial pattern amid the case.
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank failed to open, with a notice on the door signed by a federal bank examiner. Changes in bank staff followed audits, as directors cited heavy withdrawals and decided to liquidate, placing assets with the controller of currency.
Boone June 26 An enrollment of 759 students was reached at Appalachian State Teachers College for the first term of the summer school. The registration shows an increase of 297 students over the enrollment at the same time last summer.
Richard Wilkinson of Greenville, North Carolina, died after diving from a springboard into shallow Riverside Park water near Washington. He sustained a broken neck and was dead on removal from the water.
Doubt expressed that the $1,000,900 tube built by Professor Georges Claude may not be salvageable after sinking off Matanzas. The mile long corrugated steel device failed when moorings gave way, sinking to 4,000 feet. experts warn it would break apart if recovered. Claude notified the French Academy of Science that the experiment is halted and offered no immediate plan.
In El Paso on June 26 two factions claimed control of Chihuahua as Governor Francisco Almada fled to Juarez after impeachment by the chamber of deputies. Manuel Jesustrada, a Prieto ally, acted as governor in Chihuahua City. Gabriel Jiminez, head of state police, was fatally shot during a shooting incident in the palace corridor.
Elizabeth Ryan, American resident in England, defeated Belgium’s top woman Josane Sigart in straight sets 6-3 6-4 to give the United States an early lead in the English Championships. Big Bill Tilden and H Timmer then won their doubles match 6-4 8-8 6-2 against Deterding and Reddall of England.
ARMONK NY June 26 William Barnes politician and publisher who led the Albany Republicans for 25 years died at his home here yesterday of pneumonia He was 64 years old In recent years he had virtually retired from politics.
President Hoover described James Buchanan as rich in achievements deserving the gratitude of the country at the Meridian Park monument unveiling. The bronze statue of the 15th president sits with a white stone backdrop facing Sixteenth Street, presented by former ambassador Roland S. Morrow on behalf of Pennsylvania.
In Roaring Gap on June 26 Miss Jane Cothran 18 of Greenville S C advanced to the North and South Carolina women’s championship semi finals by defeating Mrs W L Pierce of Charlotte one up on the 19th hole. Edna Hirshinger of Charlotte upset Helen Waring of Pinhurst one up at 19th hole. Waring had led two up on 16 but Hirshinger rallied. W H Willard of Charlotte beat Parran Jarboe of Greensboro one up and Dean Van Landingham of Charlotte beat Mrs George Hodgin of Winston-Salem 8 and 7.
In Rome ecclesiastics say the pope will not take rest until after the public Jubilee ends July 3. Reported uremic poisoning and old bladder disorder prompt talk of long rest at Castel Gandolfo, on a yacht, or Monte Cassino. A semi official denial did not quiet fears.
In Los Angeles a federal trial began for Mrs. Sadie Witwer widow of H C Witwer author, seeking one million dollars alleging Harold Lloyd plagiarized her late husband's magazine story The Emancipation of Rodney William Fraser testified he introduced Witwer to Lloyd seven years ago and heard Witwer outline scenes for a film The Freshman.
Mrs. E. Y. Pleasants, 40, a prominent local woman, jumped from a Tar River bridge in Rocky Mount. Her body was recovered ten minutes later by mill workers awaiting the mills to open. She had attempted suicide months earlier after her husband died. A son and daughter survive.
Rocky Mount reports the body of Mose Summerville a 60 year old Negro life insurance agent was dragged from the Tar River after being missing for over a day. Clothing found folded on the bank suggests he died by his own action.
Four flying Hunter boys of Sparta Illinois risked nearly all their money on an endurance airplane flight that could break the record next Sunday morning at 6 01 if continued. At 3 40 a m today the plane had logged 347 hours with a leaky gasoline tank forcing night refueling and raised balance concerns. They expect at least 206000 if the flight succeeds and anticipate support from food firms while hoping to tell stories of the effort.
Nine girls from a woods camp wearing shorts visited Grafton. Traffic halted as crowds followed them to an ice cream shop. Mayor Charley King ordered them to return to camp and wear more clothes when they return to town.
The Cuckoos with Wheeler and Woolsey bring slapstick to the Broadhurst for the last three days of the week. Rio Rita antics promised in a dizzy dish of laughs. Readers may find ticket details in the classified section and must appear in person to claim.
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