Insull Returns to Chicago Facing Fraud Charges
The Goddess of Liberty smiles ironically as Samuel Insull arrives in New York and is sent to Chicago to face fraud charges tied to his collapse of utilities ventures. Government officers escort him from the steamer Exilena, with bail talk and statements underscoring the financial panic’s impact. Insull, 74, expresses remorse while his son discusses possible bail at arraignment.
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Goddess OF Liberty
Insull
Dale Harrison
New York
Samuel Ineull
Midas
United States
Chicago
Turkey
Sandy Hook
King of Utilities
Fort Hancock
N. J
Princeton Junction
Berry
Samuel Insull, Jr
Coast Guard
Hudson
Exilena
Ambrose
Exilona
Department of Justice
Wenzel Habel
U. S. Legation
Istanbul
Atlantic
Samuel Insull
Annual State Convention Opens Here In North Carolina
The 32nd annual North Carolina Merchants Association convention opens at the Sheraton with about 150 merchants, 300 expected attendance, and a focus on opposition to the statewide sales tax. Willard Dowell denounces the tax as a major economic error and urges candidates to avoid reenactment, while NRA official Kenneth Dameron and state revenue commissioner Alien Maxwell address the opening sessions.
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North Carolina
Willard Dowell
North Carolina Merchants Association
Sheraton Hotel
Grace Baker
Howell
Kenneth Dameron
NRA
Dameron
Hugh 8. Johnson
Alien J. Maxwell
David Owens
Charlotte
National
Retai Dry Good Association
A. W. Bunch
Statesville
State Merchants Convention
Sheraton Ballroom
Singing of “America
J. Gurney Briggs
Grover H. Jones
T. B. Dixson
Winston-Salem
Bunch
Dowell
General Assembly
Association
Lincacribe
J. T. Odom
Odom
Business leaders form plan to advise Roosevelt on economy
Washington May 7 business leaders have created a semi official plan to keep the president informed with steady economic guidance. The group from the commerce department advisory and planning council will station men in Washington to study report and confer with Mr Roosevelt. The council operates independently with advisory status and access to government information. Gerard Swope former GE president headed it. he is succeeded by 8. Clay Williams former R J Reynolds Tobacco president now vice chairman for industry on the national labor board.
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J. R. Brackett
Washington
Roosevelt
Business Advisory and Planning Council
Department of Commerce
Roper
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
Swope
Clay Williams
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Council
National Labor Board
Finland to Receive First U S Debt Offer
Washington May 7 The House Speaker Rainey said President Roosevelt plans a war debt settlement with Finland not in default and then with other nations. The next installments on war debts are due June 15. Finland is the only nation that has paid in full.
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Washington
Rainey
Roosevelt
Finland
United States
Congress
Banks to Observe Southern Memorial Day Thursday
Banks in the city to close Thursday in observance of Southern Memorial Day, instead of the national holiday on May 30. The move was announced by H. N. Williard, secretary of the High Point Clearing House Association. Banks will also be closed Monday, May 21, for Mecklenburg Science Day.
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H. N. Williard
High Point Clearng House Association
Mecklenburg
Farm aid payments to barley growers outlined
Washington May 7 AP says farm admin reports 815 million needed for vital adjustments and payments to barley growers. An initial batch mailed totals 24 884 dollars across 47 weeks.
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Washington
Hollingsworth Dies at 46 in Goldsboro
ER. EB. Hollingsworth 46 a health official died here today from angina He was a native of the county and had practiced four years in Goldsboro following eight months in health service
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Goldsboro
EB. Hollingsworth
State of Health
Angina
Coffin Man Dies After Chest Wound In Local Incident
By Mount May 7 M Coffin 25 believed resident of Summer Mass died around midnight from effects of a personal safety related keel wound in his chest
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BY Mount
Navy dirigible Macon returns from maneuvers near Cari waters
The Macon, the U S Navy airship based in Ami Florida, arrived after a sequence of maneuvers conducted in nearby Cari waters. The voyage showcased training flights and naval testing activities.
Fire ravages $400000 Cork plant under threat to L&W railroad
Yndhurst New Jersey May 7 AP Fire raged today in the $400000 plant of the Unit Cork Company on Grant Avenue threatening the establishment and forcing the L and W railroad to suspend service through the area as order crews fought the blaze.
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Yndhurst
N. J
Cork Company
Grant
Rescue Effort In Baden Tragedy Worsens Toll To 80
In Ellaheim Baden Germany an industrial disaster trapped workers as authorities late today raised the death toll to 80. Firefighters and rescue crews battled flames and debris to reach survivors.
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Ellaheim
Baden, Gery
Weather Forecast by States and Regions
AP weather records show temperatures and rainfall in the main cotton regions. Carolina expects fair skies to Tuesday with cooler conditions, risk of thunder near the south coast Tuesday. Jacksonville eyes west to north winds and possible showers on Tuesday. Hatteras area sees fresh north or northeast winds tonight into Tuesday with generally fair weather.
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Carolina
Jacksonville
Yen
Hatteras
Deputy on hot trail of Robles kidnapers in Mexico
Sheriff H J Brown said Oliver White, his chief deputy, is on a hot trail in Mexico in the search for six year old June Robles. White returned to say he suspected the girl is alive and could be back with her parents within 24 hours. Officials would not confirm reports of prisoners or a possible rescue.
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Nogales
Ariz
H. J. Brown
Sia Cruz County
Oliver White
Mexico
June Robles
White
Brown
Santa Cruz
United States
Kidnapped Heiress June Robles Alive Says Deputy
Oliver White chief criminal deputy of Santa Cruz County Nogales reports June Robles six year old kidnapped heiress is alive and may be returned to her parents within 24 hours. Authorities note a man and woman with a child about the same age were seen crossing the border at 2 30 p m Saturday.
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Tucson
Ariz
Sonora
Oliver White
Santa Cruz County
Nogales
June Robles
Foulois Accused of Violating Law Over Air Corps Purchases
A House subcommittee report found Major General Foulois violated existing law in proposing to spend 7.5 million dollars on army airplanes. The panel praised Harry Woodring for pushing competitive bidding and noted a 1934 memo by the judge advocate general criticizing the bid invitations as not allowing proper competition.
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Foulois
Army Air Corps
Clarence M. Wright
Washington
House
Benjamin D. Foulois
Harry H. Woodring
War Department
Foulots
Rogers
D-Nh
Jill
D-Ala
Montet
D-La
Harter
D-Ohio
James
R-Mich
Goss
R-Conn
Plumley
Kvale
Fl-Minn
PWA
Fou
Lois
Northrup Corporation
Boeling Airplane Company
Glenn L. Martin Company
Woodring
Air Corps
Army
Judge Advocate General
President Roosevelt calls off Jamestown visit amid debt talks
Roosevelt cancels a planned weekend trip to Jamestown as Congress debates a stock market bill and moves toward settling war debt with inland debtors. A crowd of observers watches a Supreme Court ruling on North Dakota grain embargo acts and Huey Long libel trial plans surface.
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Roosevelt
Jamestown
Congress
Rainey
Supreme Court
North Dakota
Huey P. Long
Samuel T. Ansell
Fletcher
Dfla
Senate
House
Three Court Orders In Ferd Ecker Estate
A Greensboro May 7 report states three court orders in the Ferd Ecker estate. The receiver Wachovia Bank must divide stock in the Ferd Ecker Mirror Company between Mrs Clamentine Loose and Mrs Elizabeth Kalte. A. M. Pullam and Company are to audit the company affairs. Hobgood and MacClamrock are appointed counsel for the receiver.
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Fionterp Red
Grensboro
Ferd Ecker
High Point
Wachovia Bank and and Trust Company
Clamentine Loose
rMs
Elizabeth Kalte
Fed Ecker Mirror Company
A. M. Pullem and Company
Hobgood and MacClamrock
Greensboro
Strikers Return 10 Posts Today Across Industries
A broad labor settlement ends four major disputes and brings more than 10,000 workers back to posts. St Louis and Kansas City auto plant strikes at Chevrole and Fisher Body end under Byrd proposals. Vandergrift miners resume under standard time. Massachusetts leather workers vote to return. Cleveland gas station attendants strike tightens as pumps are locked at midnight.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Peabody
Mass
Vandergrift
Chevrole
Fisher Body
Leeds
Richard L. Byrd
National Automobile Board
Byrd
Hicks Coal Company
Vander Drift
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Commentary on war sentiment and US view of Japan
From Ogers San Francisco May 6 the writer critiques foreign capitals for pushing the United States toward war with Japan. He argues no country has a rightful excuse to fight Japan and warns of a concerted effort to stir American anger for others’ gain. He notes the fleet already on the east coast amid tensions with Portugal or Spain.
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San Francisco
Calif
Japan
China
Portugal
Spain
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Roy S. Farmer
Wilton Barnes
Barnes
W. C. Phillips
Phillips
Briggs
Evelyn Boyd
Ina McAdams
Sara Eldora Haworth
Salisbury
Katherine Lowdermilk
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Vesta Copeland
D. A. Dowdy
High Point Merchants Association
Weedle
U.S
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Miami
Robles
Ceed
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Ogers
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