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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1931

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Rumors Of Soviet Interference In Orient Persist

Tokyo reports wide movements by Japanese troops in Manchuria and Mongolia as rumors of a Sino Russian agreement surface. The Japanese cabinet and foreign office deny confirmed troop concentrations while the American government studies mobilization reports and dispatches observers to northern Manchuria.

Tokyo Manchuria Mongolia China Ito Moscow George Hanson Harbin Kirin League of Nations Foreign and War Offices Supingkai Taonan Chenchiatun Japan League of Nation Pogranichnaya Manchur Manchuk War Foreign Office

Cermak urges a thoroughly wet candidate for president

Chicago mayor Anton Cermak told the Democratic Party in New York that Illinois will demand an out and out wet platform and a candidate as wet as the issue. He backed Senator James Hamilton Lewis as an ultra wet choice and said Roosevelt’s candidacy could be hurt if not sufficiently wet.

New York Anton J. Cermak Chicago Democratic Party Illinois Democracy al Smith Wee Cermak United States James Hamilton Lewis Alfred Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt al Smith

Gardner schedules Charlotte conference on farm aid reform

North Carolina Governor O Max Gardner announced a November 12 meeting in Charlotte with governors from South Carolina Georgia and Virginia to discuss agricultural relief and production curbs for tobacco cotton and other commodities. Delegates include W A Graham and Dean I O Schaub with sessions likely at the chamber of commerce rooms.

O. Max Gardner North Carolina Gardner Ibra Blackwood South Carolina Richard B. Russell Georgia John Garland Pollard Virginia United States W. A. Graham Dean I. O. Schaub N. C. State College Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Wilbur Takes Title 10 Land in Name of Government

North Carolina and Tennessee presented title to 138 843 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains to the United States to form part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Secretary Wilbur accepted the deeds in a ceremony broadcast from his office.

Wilbur Washington North Carolina Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains United States Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rotary The Sucj Chapman John D. Rockefeller, Jr Squires Rockefeller

Mount Airy Cafe Operator Fatally Burned

Thomas H. Trainum, 50, cafe operator, was found fatally burned in a rear room of his Mount Airy cafe. His kerosene soaked clothing and a half empty five gallon kerosene can were in the room. His wife locked the front door and left. a passerby alerted firemen who forced entry.

Mount Airy Thomas H. Trainum Travium

Fire in Greensboro Damages Drug Store and O Henry Hotel

A fire in Greensboro caused damage costing thousands in a drug store basement and the O Henry hotel building. Smoke filled the hotel lobby but no guests were endangered as stock and equipment suffered heavy losses.

Greensboro O’henry O’ Henry

Another Gangster Faces Deportation

Chicago dispatch reports "Dago Lawrence" Mangano public enemy No. 4 and gambler deluxe was turned over to federal authorities to face deportation. He had been linked as a successor to Al Capone should the gangster serve an 11 year tax evasion sentence.

Chicago Dago Lawrence Mangano Public Enemy No. 4 Gambler Deluxe al. Capone

Japanese Islands Hit by Violent Earthquake

A powerful earthquake struck the Kyushu and Shikoku regions in Japan this evening causing unknown levels of damage as reports are awaited.

Tokyo Kyusu Shikoku

Veterans Affairs awards Oteen hospital contracts totaling 535000

The Veterans Administration awarded the Henry B. Ryan Company of Chicago two contracts for a ward building at the Veterans' Hospital Oteen North Carolina and for quarters for negro attendants. The combined value reached 535000 dollars.

Washington The Veterans Administration Today Henry B. Ryan Company of Chicago Veterans’ Hospital Oteen N. C

Water Aqueduct Sections Dynamited Delaying Los Angeles Supply

The Los Angeles Bureau of Power and Light was notified by telephone that sections of the aqueduct carrying water from the high Sierra watersheds to the city had been dynamited.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Bureau of Power and Light High Sierra

Hoover Seeks Battle Over Navy Amid League Clash

President Hoover faces a public feud with the Navy League led by William H Gardiner while Secretary Adams accuses the World Peace Foundation of misrepresenting defense statistics. Henry Breckinridge splits from the League as Hoover plans to appoint a committee after reviewing a league roster.

Washington Hoover Navy Navy League William H. Gardiner Adams World Peace Foundation United States Mr. Hoover Gardiner Henry Breckinridge League Woodrow Wilson Breckenridge

Judge Bars Media From Nan Britton Libel Trial

Federal Judge Killits barred newspaper reporters and spectators from the Nan Britton libel trial. He said the audience sought filthy testimony and cited prior cases, including Dr. Frederick Cook. The trial resumed over Britton’s $50,000 suit against C. A. Klunk of Marion, alleging disparagement from a rival book.

Toledo Ohio John M. Killits Nan Britton Killits Leavenworth Crook Texas Almal Warren G. Harding Miss Britton CC. A. Klunk Marion Klunk

Laval Receives Huge Welcome on Return from U S trip

Paris crowds line streets and fill the railway station as Premier Pierre Laval returns from Washington on All Souls Day. His daughter Josee struggles through the throng as Laval uses his shoulders to reach the waiting room. Havre arrival noted ahead of talks with Britain on German credits after Hoover meetings.

Paris Pierre Laval Washington All Souls Mademoiselle Josee Josee Havre France Ile de France United States Hoover

Respus Claims Unfair Trial Before Execution

Special to the Enterprise Greensborough November 2 Respus writing from jail under Will Moore says he did not get a fair trial last Thursday when he was sentenced to death for killing Vera Leonard a negro. He claims he wanted to testify in his own defense but was advised against it by his lawyers and the sheriff.

Greensboro Stafford Respus

Voters set to reshuffle seats in five key congressional contests

Washington observers await Tuesday results from five special elections that could tilt control of the house. Democrats target Ohio and Michigan districts while fighting for New York and Pennsylvania seats amid Roosevelt Smith tensions and prohibition issues.

Washington House New York Franklin Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith Roosevelt Smith Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania

Public Enemies Dwindling in Chicago Crime Watch

Chicago crime commission lists about 50 public enemies. Forty one are imprisoned, awaiting trial, or dead. Six are fugitives, four free of felony charges. Alphonse Capone sits at No 1, jailed for tax evasion with an 11 year sentence as attorneys mull an appeal.

Chicago Chicago Crime Commission Alphonse Capone

Bishop Cannon to face demurrer in corrupt practices case

Justice Proctor set November 20 for argument on Bishop James Cannon Jr.’s demurrer to an indictment charging willful violations of the corrupt practices act. Bond of 1000 each posted by Cannon and Ada Burroughs as court convened. Parishioners and clergy attended as the prelate marks his 67th birthday eve.

Washington James Proctor District of Columbia Supreme Court James Cannon, Jr John Wilson Southern Methodist Robert H. McNeill Cannon Ada L. Burroughs Anti- Smith Democrats Committee Burroughs Justice Proctor’s Criminal Court McNeill Harry W. Nice Baltimore Maryland William A. Sheldon Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church South Sheldon L. BE. Breuninger Jesse O. Jolliff W. Cockrell L. A. Coffman J. C. Copenhaven R. D. Webb R. T. Cuckingham EB. F. Stanner

Oklahoma Coal Strike Goes In Effect Today

About 800 coal miners in the Henryetta district went on strike after operators refused to confer with a miners committee over wage cuts. David Fowler of the United Mine Workers of America said the walkout was voted this week.

Henryetta Okla David Fowler United Mine Workers of America

Joel Chandler Harris Memoirs shed new light on editor

Julia Collier Harris releases Joel Chandler Harris Editor and Essayist detailing his early journalistic career from Savannah News to Atlanta Constitution, editorials on northern southern reconciliation, and debates with The New York Sun and New York Times.

Chapel Hill N. C Joel Chandler Harris Remus Julia Collier Harris North Carolina Univerity Harris Savannah News Atlanta Constitution New York Sun New Samuel Bowles Springfield Republican Julian Harris The Constitution

Greensboro Dems choose Shuping to lead fund drive

C L Shuping Greensboro attorney who ran Josiah Bailey's Senate bid will head the Democratic victory fund drive in North Carolina. Announcement was made in Washington by Jonett executive chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The drive aims to raise 1500000 to retire party debts and fund the 1932 presidential campaign. Shuping pledged to give every Democrat in NC a chance to contribute to the cause.

Greensboro C. L. Shuping Josiah W. Bailey U. S. Senate North Carolina Shuping Jonett Democratic National Committee Washington North Carollina Jones

Mexico City Suffers Aftermath of Oaxaca Quake

Reports from Oaxaca say a strong earthquake caused considerable damage there and was felt heavily in Mexico City Vera and other parts of the country.

Mexico Mexico City Oaxaca Vera

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Kevt Orient Wei D. C Merlons Park Smoky Mountains Mark Squires the Park Commission David C. Chapman Tennessee Homemission Son Edison Charlies William L. Edison Thomas A. Edison Theodore Edison Charles Charles Edison Laval OO. P Churchman Aide Oklahoma Mar Bailey Drive For Democratic Victory Fund
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