Michaelson Case May End Today in Key West Trial
The Michaelson case in Key West Florida nears conclusion as government witnesses number 17 and defense has heard only one named witness Judy Halstead L Ritter may host a night session to finish testimony. The trial opened yesterday with four government witnesses and judges rulings on defense pleas including a demurrer and a mistrial motion. Walter Gramm, a Chicago coal dealer linked as a close friend to Michaelson, looms as potential testimony.
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Key West
Fila
Judy Halstead L. Ritter
Cuba
Walter Gramm
Chicago
Michaelson
Gramm
Ritter
Roosevelt on education and local government reform
Governor Roosevelt argues that federal farm relief alone cannot fix the nation’s ills and that relief must come through education and community cooperation. He then turns to addressing local government inefficiencies as a key reform avenue.
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Roosevelt
City election results show near record turnout and bitter contest
In the contentious race in multiple wards, Horne led with 647 votes to Dowdy’s 636 as local divisions fought over absentee ballots and challenges. Second ward recorded the heaviest city vote, while disputes and fights erupted in wards two and four. Davis supporters emphasize organization. Johnson backers push for swift court action.
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Davis Organization
Mr. Davis
Johnson Workers
Davis
Johnson
Co. L. Shuping
T. C. Hoyle
Greensboro
Mr. Johnson
Z. I. Walser
Horace Haworth
Votal
York Ae
Parkeries
Welch
Holton Aa
Ee Ee Ee
Alleged Bribery Confessions Linked to Osburn Creswell
Testimony cites Creswell telling Hattie BeBride to ease a grocery debt for the old man. BeBride delivered a message to a juror on April 26 during a clothes delivery. After a mistrial, Mrs McBride was questioned and implicated Atkinson in warrants against Osburn and Creswell.
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Creswell
Hattie BeBride
Osburn
McBride
Atkinson
Textile mill conditions spark eviction protests in South Carolina
A. F. L. Head cites widespread child labor in mills and the eviction of women and families as a threat to industrial peace. He cites a South Carolina legislative committee report noting violations and recalls a clergy appeal to industrial leaders last year amid rising tensions over wages and conditions.
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South Carolina
American Federation of Tabor
South
Green
B C Stops Headaches and Quiets Nerves
A North Carolina druggist introduces B C a five ingredient pain reliever claimed to cure headaches sciatic and neuralgic pains within minutes. Marketed as a safe speedy prescription with no mood changes or after effects. Available in 10c and 25c packages through druggists.
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North Carolina
Radio Schedule Highlights From May 8 Listings
Eastern station grid outlines programs across WEAF WABC WJZ and other outlets with music, talk, orchestras and dance hours. Notable anchors include The Gossipers Bakeri and Rudy Vallee amid portable hour blocks and station links.
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New York
WRC
WCAE
Halevy Singing Society
Nathaniel Shilkret
WEEL
WTIC
WJAR
WTAG
WCSH
WGY
WGR
WCAEB
WTAM
WWJ
WHAS
WSB
WSM
WJAX
the Gossipers
WLIT
United States Navy
WHAM
Katherine Tift-Jones
Ballew
WJZ
Rosalie Wolfe
John B. Kennedy
Mme
Cabrera Gainsberg
Washington
WRAL
KDKA
WLW
Kogen
George Olsen
WLWL
St. John's College
WPG
Atlantic City
Rainbow Serenaders
l—Symphonic Ensemble
WBAL
Baltimore
Goucher College Glen Club
Wrbal String Quartet
Day of Atonement Music
Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra
Pat Gulick
Cleveland
WCX
WJR
Detroit
Little Symphony
WJIZ
Sunny Meadows
WJIR
WSB Atlanta
Harry Pomar
Baker Boys
Southern Ramblers
WAPI
Birmingham
College of the Air
WHAM_ Rochester
WGY SD
WJIZG
WGY Schenectady
Albany
WBZ
Springfield
Melody Boys
Ray
Adelphians
Radio
Nature League
WIA
Backstage Life
WIZ
Newcomb
Orchestra
Louisville
University of Kentucky
WSM Nashiville
Craig
Tom, Joe
Jack
WRVA
Richmond
Byrd
Amos-Andy
WWVA
Wheeling
AFL Leader Urges Probe of Southern Textile Mills Salaries
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor presseds for a full inquiry into working conditions in southern textile mills. He criticized state troop deployments in Elizabethton and questioned manager and executive salaries, urging action on wage disparities and welfare of workers. The hearing adjourned with plans to hear from AFL organizers and rayon mill workers.
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Green
Southern Mills
Tennessee
Elizabethton
South
Amercan Federation of Labor
Rayon
House
Representative Garner
Texas
Senate
Capitol
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Manufactures Committee
Hoover Debenture Provision Faces Senate Vote
The debate centers on maintaining a debenture provision in the tariff structure with Hoover supporters pushing to keep it. Senator Johnson of California backs retention to redeem pledges to farmers as a House vote nears adjournment. Representative Tilson leads the push in the chamber.
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Hoover
Johnson
California
Tilson
Connecticut
Equalization Board Eyes Bus Purchases for Schools
Raleigh May 8 The state board of equalization voted to seek cooperation with highway authorities to help the school system purchase and maintain buses. They rejected a uniform cost standard due to varied conditions and will send cost data to counties as they prepare to allocate the $6,500,000 equalizing fund and review teacher requests.
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Raleigh
State Highway Department
Board of Equalization
MISS VAN LANDINGHAM WINS IN SECOND ROUND OF DIXIE TOURNEY
In New Orleans on May 8 Mrs. David Gant of Memphis defeated Mrs. Carl Hess of Birmingham in the second round of the southern women's golf tournament at Metairie golf course 4 and 3 Gabe Martin of Oklahoma City beat Miss Margaret Giles of Chattanooga 6 and 5 Dean van Landingham of Charlotte won from Mrs Po K French Fort Worth one up and Margaret Maddox of Atlanta defeated Mrs J M Taylor of New Orleans 4 and 3.
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New Orleans
David Gant
Memphis
Carl Hess
Birmingham
Metairie
Gabe Martin
Oklahoma City
Margaret Giles
Chattanooga
Dean van Landingham
Charlotte
N. C
Po. K, French
Fort Worth
Margaret Maddox
Atlanta
J. M. Taylor
Wilson elected Mayor of Charlotte under new council form
George B. Wilson Jr was elected mayor of Charlotte at the morning city council organization meeting. He becomes the first mayor under the new council manager form that went into effect with the new council's induction.
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Charlotte, May
George B. Wilson, Jr
Charlotte
State Supreme Court Opinions Filed Today
Opinions filed list multiple cases across North Carolina counties. Entries include Harvey v Kinston Knitting, Gant v Gant, State v Ed Moore, Wilder v Alexander, Hanna v Mortgage Co, Millinery Co v Little Long Co, Dodson v Cotton Co, Foster v Hyman, Tallant v B H Coache Co, Oates v Herrin, Andrews Music Store v Boone, Black v Town of Bessemer City, Thornburg v Burton, Crawford v Bryant, Smith v Pilot Insurance Co.
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Guilford
State
Ed Moore
Mecklingburg
Wilder
Alexander
Mecklenburg
Hanna
Mortgage Company
Gaston
Affirmed
Millinery Company
Little Long Company
Dodson and Company
Cotton Company
Foster
Hyman
Tallant
B. & H. Coache Company
Oates
Herrin
Andrews Music Store
Boone
Black
Town of Bessemerity
Thornburg
Burton
Jackson
Construction Company
Crawford
Bryant
Randolph
Smith
Pilot Insurance Company
Montgomery
Special Board 10 Probes Misleading Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission appointed a special board to investigate alleged false and misleading advertising in newspapers and periodicals. The board will review cases under the FTC act prohibiting unfair methods of competition and has been formulating findings for several months.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Banks to Close All Day in High Point Friday
All banks in High Point will be closed Friday May 10 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day the announcement said.
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High Point
Retribution continues in Moran case trials and escapes
The article describes the Capone era killings linked to Bugs Moran followers of seven victims. Scalisi and Anselmi face repeated trials and acquittals for police slayings while Scalisi and Mack McGurn are indicted for Moran gang massacre. McGurn hid in a downtown hotel until trapped. Scalisi surrendered at police headquarters after being listed as wanted.
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Capone
Bugs
Moran
North Side
Clark Street
Scalisi
Anselmi
Mack McGurn
Machine Gun
Jack
McGurn
Bath elects man and three women to town board
Bath, N. C. elected a man and three women to the town board of commissioners for the third consecutive time. S. Gibbs was named mayor, Mrs. A. T. Brooks named chairman, and Mrs. Annie Crawley and Mrs. T. W. Marsh were elected commissioners. All were unopposed and will serve six years with this term.
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Bath
Washington, N. C
Here
Mt Airy Woman's Club Wins Civic Work Award
Asheville May 8 The 1929 civic award of 100 dollars from the Asheville chamber of commerce goes to the Mt. Airy Woman's Club for outstanding civic work. The prize recognizes planting and beautification efforts, adult literacy outreach through night schools, nutrition work, and related community benefactions.
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MT. Airy Woman's Club
Asheville
Mt. Airy Club
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