Reed Contends Ford Libel Trial Truth About Sapiro Case
Senator James A. Reed says in court he will prove Dearborn Independent articles about Aaron Sapiro and his farming marketing associations are truthful. He describes organizers sent to farms promising homes, riches, and college education while controlling products and loans, with farm profits often far below promises and managers manipulating sales.
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Detroit
James A. Reed
Henry Ford
Aaron Sapiro
Sapiro
Dearborn Independent
Reed
William Henry Gallagher
Co-Operative
Senator Reed
State conservation board formed in North Carolina
Raleigh March 17 AP Governor McLean named the new state board of conservation and development to manage old fisheries commission work and the new statewide game law. Members include E S Askew Merryhill F S Worthy Washington R Bruce Etheridge Manteo Sanford Martin Winston Salem J Q Gilkey Marion G Hampton Canton Frank H Steadman Fayetteville George G K McClure Jr Asheville H L McLarin Charlotte S Wade Marr Raleigh Fred R Sutton Kinston and Ed Crawford Asheboro.
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Raleigh
McLean
New State Board of Conservation and Development
Old Fisheries Commission
Old Conservation Department Board
E. S. Askew
Merryhill
F. S. Worthy
Washington
R. Bruce Etheridge
Manteo
Sanford Martin
Winston- Salem
J. Q. Gilkey
Marion
Canton
Frank H. Steadman
Fayetteville
George G. K. McClure
Asheville
H. L. McLarin
Charlotte
Wade Marr
Fred R. Sutton
Kinston
Ed. C. Crawford
Asheboro
Wells inquest verdict death by own action in Hendersonville
In Hendersonville on March 17 the coroner ruled Jake Wells theatre magnate and hotel owner died by his own hand after an inquest. Otto Wells will bring the body to Norfolk for funeral arrangements. witnesses described Wells’s recent illness and mental strain and a fatal pistol self-inflicted in a forest roadside scene.
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Hendersonville
Mar
A. L. Beck
Henderson County
Jake Wells
South Carolina Line
Otto Wells
Norfolk
A. B. Crafts
Miss Schaffner
Mr. Wells
Mam
Cooper starts time on the county roads
Thomas E. Cooper former Wilmington banker began an eight year term on the New Hanover county roads after a twenty day reprieve from Governor McLean. He reported to the stockade and was placed in a cell while federal sentence for national banking law violations looms. Cooper has filed for a pardon with Governor McLean and the notice runs twenty days locally.
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Wilmington
March
Thomas E. Cooper
New Hanover County
Cooper
New Hanover County Stockade
Dick Burnett
McLean
Klan to Gather in Dunn for Regional Meeting
Eastern North Carolina Ku Klux Klan members will convene in Dunn for a regional meeting with Imperial Wizard H. W. Evans of Washington set to speak. Acting grand Dragon M. Belser is also expected to attend.
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North Carolina
Ku Klux Klan
H. W. Evans
Washington
M.&. Belser
Southern to double track between Salisbury and Greensboro
Henry Miller of the Southern reports the Salisbury Greensboro track facilities will be doubled, with funds approved. Four main line tracks will replace two, and Pomona yards will gain a large freight transfer plant and expanded shifting yards to Hilltop, plus a dozen extra engine stalls.
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Greensboro
Mar
Durham
Henry Miller
Southern System
Salisbury
Pomona
Sinclair to appeal verdict in Teapot Dome case
Convicted by a jury of four counts of contempt of the senate Harry F Sinclair announces plans to seek the highest court in the land He faces a jail sentence and fines from one month to twelve months and up to one thousand dollars pending a motion for a new trial Sinclair remains free on five thousand dollar bond after the verdict in the District of Columbia Supreme Court.
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Washington
Senate
Harry F. Sinclair
Justice Hintz
Sinclair
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Pal Belo
Justice Hitz
Justice
Sightseers Visit Ashworth Well After Rescue
Jeff Ashworth, a young farmer from Stephens Farm, was awake but frail after 13 hours buried in a fifty foot well under ten tons of stone. Doctors say he will need days before returning to work as he recovers from stiffness and lacera tions with a cautious move home four miles away. Sightseers arrived along the Fuquay Springs route to view the site, where the stone pile was gradually reduced by souvenir hunters.
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B. W. Burt
Young Ashworth
Stephens Farm
Burt
Jeff
Fuquay Springs
Harnett County
Chatham
Ashworth
End Is Near for Mississippi Governor Whitfield
Governor Henry L. Whitfield has lapsed into unconsciousness and his condition is described as very precarious by Dr. Julius Crisler. The bulletin notes the governor is in no pain and that his mind remained clear until he became unconscious.
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Jackson
Miss
Henry L. Whitfield
Julius Crisler
Whitfield
Attempt Is Made Today To Rob Asheville Hotel
A 3 am hold up at an Asheville hotel nets two well dressed bandits 100 dollars. Police capture R G Clark of West Asheville and Frank B Carter of Knoxville as they leave with the cash drawer.
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Asheville Hotel
Asheville
Mar
R. G. Clark
West Asheville
Frank B. Carter
Knoxville
Tenn
Andrew Smith
Clark
H. M. Jordan
Carter
C. C. Stephens
Treasury Surplus Seen Top Half Billion This Year
Secretary Mellon expects the treasury surplus to exceed half a billion dollars in the current fiscal year with March income tax receipts likely at 625 million dollars. The surplus will be applied to reduce the public debt.
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Washington
Mar
Mellon
Treasury
Vigil Along Levees as Flood Threat Persists
Citizens and national guardsmen maintain a continuous vigil along the Pompey Lake district levees and the Tallahatchie river as flood conditions from heavy rains heighten fear for lives and property.
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Pompey Lake District
Tallahatchie River
Oak Ridge ROTC Review at Theater Sunday
Nearly 200 Oak Ridge Institute cadets will be reviewed by the RB O T C at 3 p m Sunday in the theater. A short film of the corps in review, shot during the dedication of the Greensboro memorial stadium, will be shown at Broadhurst Theater later in the week with the usual picture program.
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Oak Ridge Institute
Broadhurst Theater
Memorial Stadium
Greensboro
Docks Seized By The Chinese At Kiangnan
Shanghai March 17 AP A dramatic shift in the Chinese conflict reports Kiangnan docks seized by General Pi Shu Chen to halt repairs for northern warships. A warship is sent from the U S as troops mass at Soochow and Chengchau amid uneasy talks between Pi and General Chang Kei-Shek. Industrial unrest spreads with 20000 mill workers affected and the wife of a tramway chief inspector shot dead. The Salt Gabelle faces growing danger as foreign loans hinge on provincial revenue in Chihli.
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Shanghai
Kiangnan
Pi Shu Chen
Soochow
Chengshaw
Shantung
Chang Kei-Shek
Chihli
London
West Minster
Daily Express
Williams
Pi Shu-Chen
Chang Tso-Lin
Manchuria
Hankow
Nanking
Whangpo
Chang Tsung-Chang
House of Commons
Marines Recapture Two Standard Oil Steamers at Shanghai
AP dispatch reports American marines in Shanghai recaptured two Standard Oil steamers seized by Chinese forces. Rival northern and southern factions clash near Shanghai with labour unrest, rivercraft seizures, and threats of wider conflict as Cantonese and Shantung troops contend near the city.
Jeff Ashworth Alive and Getting Well
Jeff Ashworth survived being buried for thirteen hours under ten tons of stones in a fifty foot well near Hilly Springs. Dr. B W Burt reports he has lacerations and stiffness but no internal injuries and should be able to return to work in a few days.
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Hilly Springs
Mar
Jeff Ashworth
B. W. Burt
Jeff
Burt
Ashworth
Saint Patrick’s Day Observed by City Residents
The city hosts widespread Saint Patrick’s Day observance with residents from diverse backgrounds trying to pronounce Erin Go Bragh. The piece notes joked lore about Irish roots and a green attire display, reflecting a festive yet tongue in cheek local mood.
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High Point
Ethiopia
Charlie Ling
Erin Go Bragh
Cork
Ulster
Ireland
Pat
Saint Patrick
Spirit Lane
Hoffendorphenburger
Woman held on charge of infant barter in Los Angeles
Los Angeles March 17 AP Mrs Minnie Williams Foss Hines faces a felony charge for alleged infant barter tied to a Los Angeles county baby farm. She is charged with the sale of an infant for 60 dollars and infringement of personal liberty related to the case of Baby Hines. Investigators say more than 20 babies disappeared over five years as deputies build the case. Ray Foss and Clarence Hines are held pending the inquiry.
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Los Angeles
Minnie Williams Foss- Hines
Princeton students embrace roller skates on campus
Princeton officials ban motor cars on campus and upperclassmen swap walking for roller skates. Trustees have taken no action against the new fad.
Weaver Identified Slayer in Hogan Killing Near Macon
Mrs Eva Turner identified J L Weaver of Macon as the slayer of Everett B Hogan a 32 year old cotton broker who was shot to death on a country road near Macon last night She said a man stopped their car and fired point blank at Hogan with her as his companion.
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Weaver
Macon
AP J. L. Weaver
Eva Turner
Everett B. Hogan
Permanent organization of North Carolina middle district eyed
Attorney General Sargent expected to begin formal setup of the new district within months. Five candidates for district judge include Frank A. Linney of Boone and Johnson J. Hayes of Greensboro. A recess appointment would enable payless service until Congress provides funding. Mrs. Lindsay Patterson urged early White House action and invited President Coolidge to visit North Carolina mountains.
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Washington
Middle District
North Carolina
Sargent
Congress
Frank A. Linney
Boone
United States
Western District
Linney
Mr. Linney
M. F. Seawell
Carthage
E. L. Gavin
Sanford
Johnson J. Hayes
Greensboro
Stoner W. Klutz
Kannapolis
Hayes
Republican State Organization
Coolidge
Lindsay Patterson
Republican National Committee
White House
Patterson
Forsyth Murder Case Set for June Trial
In Smithfield on March 17, the Forsyth murder case is docketed for June in Superior court alongside three other capital cases. Solicitor Cyde Williams fell ill, delaying others, while Winfield H. Lyon acts for the state. Defendants Robert Lepark and Robert Stephenson of Raleigh and Evelyn Britt of Durham are set for trial amid witnesses from several areas. A prior case against M. C. Clue and James Rogers resulted in acquittal.
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Smithfield
ForSythe
Cyde Williams
Winfield H. Lyon
Robert Lepark
Robert Stephenson
Raleigh
Evelyn Britt
Durham
M. C. Clue
James Rogers
Blue
Furniture Men Await Decision of the Court
The largest group ever tried in a single U S federal case faces a jury verdict after ten weeks of trial. Seventy two furniture firms and fifty seven individuals were indicted for conspiring to fix and maintain bedroom and dining room prices, with potential fines up to five thousand dollars and a year in jail per count. Major defendants included A C Brown of Grand Rapids and W H Coye, with Pennsylvania leading in named corporations and Michigan contributors among twenty firms.
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Chicago
Mar
United States
A.C. Brown
Grand Rapids
Mich
National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers
W. H. Coye
Alliance
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
New York
Maryland
Indiana
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Minnesota
Merian, He and Company, Inc
Ralph A. Joslyn
Leominster
Mass
Standard Furniture Pany
Norman N. D
Na Sheil Tenn
Wilson Furniture Company
George Chase
Louisville
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George Higgins
Kansas City
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Nev
New West
Phoenix
Aric
California
Weepah
Frank Horton
Electric Gold Mining Company
San Francisco
Jim Smith
Carrie
Here
OAK Ridge Student Corps
Johnson Hayes
Forsyth
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