Dispute over Fokker deposition on Roosevelt planes contract
A heated debate erupted over a deposition attributed to Anthony H. G. Fokker claiming Elliott Roosevelt, son of the President, contracted in 1934 to sell 50 military planes to Russia for a 500000 commission. Roosevelt denied any sale to a government and said 500000 was never discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anthony H. G. Fokker
Elliott Roosevelt
Russia
Senate Munitions Committee
Roosevelt
Fokker
Young Roosevelt
Oklahoma City
Community Chest Begins Drive With $14661 First Day
Reports from the Wesley Memorial church dinner show the first day yield of $14661.85 toward a $54342.66 goal, with 210 workers urged to boost pledges today. Mrs. R. T. Amos led in pledges and cash, while I. Paul Ingle’s industrial division claimed the banner for overall cash and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
W. B. Hall
High Point
Hall
R. T. Amos
I. Paul Ingle
Indictments Against Negroes Are Quashed
In Charlotte Judge J Will Press Jr quashed a burglary indictment against a Negro defendant and deferred two men accused of murdering taxi driver Clifford Fowler after ruling the Mecklenburg county grand jury lacked representation by Negroes. Officials noted prior miscoloring of jury rolls and prepared for legislative action in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
J. Will Press, Jr
Mecklenburg
Pless
Tommie Walls
Fred Steel
Sam Jones
Clifford Fowler
Taxi Cabiver
United States Supreme Court
Scottsboro
Alamo
Superior Criminal Court
Board of Unty Commissioners
Conservation Act Faces Opposition by Cotton Manufacturers
Boston reports Russell J. Fisher of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers says the soil conservation act aims to replicate AAA results by controlling the cotton crop via processing taxes. He notes imports of Japanese cotton cloth rising and cites duty increases as worsening industry competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Russell JT. Fisher
Aes
Naonal Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Soil Conservation Act
AAA
Aramatic
Fisher
Husband Held Without Bond in Wife's Death
Winston-Salem report says it appears Annie Roberson Shutt 33 was shot at home on September 24. Her husband Edgar E. Shutt 33 was ordered held without bond after a preliminary hearing on a charge of killing his wife. The death was initially ruled a death by own hand but investigators presented evidence prompting the holding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Aither E. Shutt
Annie Roberson Shutt
Ban On Demonstrations Sparks Dissension In Paris
Paris October 7. Government supporters clash over an order by Interior Minister Salengro banning partisan meetings to prevent agitation and violence. Communists urge Socialists to defend freedom of assembly while alleging the Croix de Feu linked fascist groups disguised as the Nationalist league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Freedom of Assembly
Leon Blum
Roger Salengro
Col
Francois de la Rocque
Social Party
Parc Des Princes
de la Rocque
Croix de Feu
Sales Dip as Weed Market Prices Remain Strong
In Winston-Salem and across North Carolina Old Belt markets, first day deliveries left sales softer while prices held firm. Winston-Salem moved 110,860 pounds at 20.77 per cwt, down from 22.47 opening, with Roxboro and Reidsville among others reporting strong totals and mid 20s averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Old Belt
Old Tobacco Belt
North Carolina
Roxboro
Alry
Reidsville
Bright
Middle Belt
Kinston
Henderson
Rocky Mt
Louisburg
Fuquay-Varina
Durham
Smithfield
Fourth Circuit rules amended Frazier Lemke Act unconstitutional
The U S Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held the amended Frazier Lemke act unconstitutional in a decision written by Judge John J Parker. The ruling affirmed lower court outcomes from Harrisonburg and Roanoke and involved six appeals from Virginia western district. The decision found the act impaired secured creditors rights to immediate foreclosure and misused mortgage relief terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Harrisonburg
Roanoke
U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
John J. Parker
Charlotte
N. C
Virginia
Parker
No Razor Handy, Negro Uses Auto As Attack Weapon
Gastonia police jailed Will White on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon an automobile. White allegedly argued with Governor Webb jumped into a parked car and drove at Webb the car struck Webb bystander Will Johnson suffered a broken leg another man J H Rogers was struck but unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Will White
White
Governor Webb
Webb
Will Johnson
J. H. Rogers
Hunting Fatality Near Boardman
Darius Britt a 26 year old farmer of Britts township died from wounds suffered while hunting near Boardman about 20 miles from Lumberton. The incident occurred late yesterday and is being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberton
Darius Britt
Britts Township
Boardman
Prisoner Sues Sheriff Over Alleged Jail Beatings
Virgil Kilpatrick filed a 30000 dollar damage suit in Asheville against Sheriff Thomas Wood and his son Thomas Jr. for injuries he says occurred in Transylvania county jail Brevard. He claimed a cell beating with a blackjack after voting against Wood for renomination left him with a fractured skull a broken nose and jaw and other bruises and that he was kept in his cell overnight without medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Vircil Kilpatrick
Thomas Wood
Thomas, Jr
Transylvania County
Brevard
Kilpatrick
Thomas Wood, Jr
Wood
Roosevelt Friend Of All Hoey Declares In Address
Clyde R. Hoey the Democratic candidate for governor told Hendersonville listeners that President Roosevelt is the best friend of farmers laborers small businesses and big business. He argued taxes rose under Roosevelt yet income expanded allowing profits to grow despite higher levies and noted the public debt increased but produced tangible results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hoey
Hendersonville
Clyde R. Hoey
Campaign heads plan for Roosevelt Landon campaign
Associated Press reports Roosevelt and Landon strategize for upcoming speaking tours. Roosevelt will speak in Omaha on Saturday with possible stops in Denver Chicago and Detroit. Landon meets with Gifford Pinchot as anti New Deal voices grow louder and calls for policy changes intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Landon
Omaha
Denver
Chicago
Detroit
Lakes
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Wheeler
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
James A. Reed
Missouri
Rexford G. Tugwell
Henry A. Wallace
Russia
City eases parking rules to help luncheon guests
High Point city council amended a 45 minute parking limit on South Hamilton street between Green and Russell streets to apply only from 10 am to 2 pm. The change aims to prevent guests at a luncheon and bridge party from being cited, with the Safety committee and Chamber of Commerce to study parking space needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Hamilton Street
Green and Rusell Streets
B. M. Knox
South Hamilton
Green and
Russell Streets
Knox
Grayson
LeRoy Briggs
Briggs
Chamber of Commerce
Hege Suffering From Wrist Cut In Va Bomb Case
In Eastville Virginia on October 17 Dr H R Hege 47 year old dentist and Ed Banner 52 WPA foreman face grand jury for mailing a bomb that killed Curry Thomas and injured his bride at Cape Charles on July 22 Hege reported a wrist cut from a broken watch crystal indicating it was accidental. The bride nurse Mrs Thomas remained in Nassawaddox hospital semi conscious for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastville
Charles Lankford, Jr
Northampton
Mt. Airy
N. C
H. R. Hege
Hege
Ed Banner
Foreman
Curry Thomas
Cape Charles
North Carolina Waterworks Association Meets in Charlotte
A. R. Hollett acting secretary announced the North Carolina section of the American Waterworks Association will hold its annual meeting in Charlotte from October 26 to 28. The event brings together water utility officials to discuss industry topics and developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
A. R. Hollett
North Carolina
American Waterworks Association
Charlotte
Russian Newsman Is Held In Plot Against Stalin
Kar Radek Izvestia commentator was arrested in Moscow on charges of involvement in a counter revolutionary plot to overthrow the government and kill Joseph Stalin. He was among five investigated alongside 16 Russians shot last August, his name announced by Prosecutor Vishinsky at the August 21 trial, then disappeared before today’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Kar Radek
Izvestia
Radek
Joseph Stalin
Andrey Vishinsky
National craft union honors students in 1935 36 season
The National Association of Carftfon Manufacturers announced student honor medals for 1935 36. Recipients include Thomas B. Roach Jr Clemson Agricultural College South Carolina and R L Rogers North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Association of Carftfon Manufacturers
Thomas B. Roach, Jr
Clemson Agricultural College
South Carolina
R. L. Rogers
North Carolina State College of Agriculture, and Engineering
City to Begin Track Elimination Project with WPA Grant
High Point moves to start preliminary work on the grade crossing elimination project after Roosevelt signs a 201 272 WPA grant. State and federal agencies plan rapid action with engineer bids and bridge construction across eight crossings. Local officials include City Manager E M Knox and Senator J W Bailey and Congressman W B Umstead who secured the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Roosevelt
Capus M. Waynick
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Raleigh
E. M. Knox
Stanley H. Wright
PWA
Southern Railroad, Highway Commission
Public Works Commission
Earl N. Phillips
Southern Railway System
Highway Commission
Main Street
Wrenn Street
Grimes Street
Kivett Drive
W. B. Umstead
J. W. Bailey
Senator Bailey
Thomas Turner, Jr
Umstead
Waynick
The
Waynick talks rush on giant highway project plans
Raleigh October 7 Capus M Waynick chairman of the highway and public works commission said plans would be rushed to advance a giant transportation project. He outlined rapid steps and possible state support as officials consider the massive undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Capus M. Waynick
Highway and Public Works Commission
Swedish Flier Reported Off Norway Causing Brief Flurry
A sighting off Norway’s southern coast stirred brief excitement over Kurt Bjorkvall the 1-year-old American to Sweden flier. The Pacemaker with a radio set carried no progress word and is not his craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stochkolm
Kurt Bjorkvall
Sweden
Norway
Bjorkall
Bellanca
Irish
Bjorkwall
Floyd Bennett Field
Johnson To Remove Troops At Monarch Mill
Governor Olin Johnston announced that a company of national guardsmen at the Monarch mill strike in Union will likely be withdrawn within 24 hours. Union management said the mill would resume double shifts this afternoon, the first since the strike began September 9. A petition urging a state of insurrection to place troops in full control was discussed but no action was taken. the sheriff remains in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
Olin Johnston
National
Union County
Monarch Village
Spartanburg
Franco’s insurgents renew push toward Madrid front
Gen Francisco Franco led a major offensive driving a spearhead within 20 miles of Madrid as insurgents sweep Santa Cruz Del Retamar sector and attack San Martin De Valdeiglesias. Government troops scarce warmth and supplies hold line despite fatigue and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Franco
Madrid
Navalperal
Torrejon
Santa Cruz del Retamar
Santa Cruz
Avila
San Martin de Valdeglesias
Navasperal
Siguenza
Guadalajara
Villa Tebroso
Talavera de la Reina
Cebreros
Browder Sues For $50,000 Damages
Earl Browder, communist candidate for president, sues Mayor Samuel Beecher and Police Chief James Yates in Terre Haute for 50000 damages. He seeks 25000 for loss of time and 25000 for false arrest and malicious prosecution after a vagrancy arrest in Terre Haute. He was jailed overnight before the charge was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Earl Browder
Samuel Beecher
James C. Yates
Browder
Chicago
Weather outlook for North and South Carolina with showers
North Carolina mostly cloudy with occasional showers and slight warmth in north central and southeast areas tonight and Thursday. South Carolina cloudy with possible showers tonight and Thursday, cooler Thursday night and in the northwest. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville moderate and easterly with overcast skies and showers tonight and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
South Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frazier-Lemire Agts
Circuit Court of Appeals
Negro
Associated Press
Meert
Tar Heel
Railroad
Ocean
Johnson
Monarch Mill
Guna
Low
Weather Bureau
L. R Feli
Acheville
Atlanta
Augusta
Charleston
Estess
Evansville
Galveston
Ase
LS Greensboro
Hatteras See
Key West
Little Rock
Tampa
Washington Wilmington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!