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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1928
Page
2
Philadelphia District Attorney Morgan revealed evidence before the grand jury on bootleggers led by Max Hoff known as Boo Boo. He said the ring diverted over 350000 gallons of alcohol from a local distillery to outlets nationwide, implicating gang activity and connections to prizefighters.
Edward S. Goldberg, a dealer in machine guns and ammunition, testified to Hoff’s purchase of three machine guns and bulletproof vests used by bootleggers. He posted 10000 bail on perjury charges after dictating the statement and was reseen before the grand jury as investigators pursued more names and dates. The perjury count follows his Wednesday first appearance, with the district attorney noting Goldberg lied from fear of gang revenge.
A senator extols Governor Al Smith as a man of the people and magnetic figure in the party once led by Jackson. He contrasts Smith’s appeal with Harding and Coolidge, accusing Harding's cabinet picks of unfitness and criticizing the administration's handling of oil leases and veterans bureau abuses. He argues for accountability and condemns attempts to disgrace Democrats who exposed scandals.
Travel fatigue from long hot trips is blamed for nervous headaches sleepless nights and fatigue. The ad recommends Capuchine to soothe nerves and relieve pain with two teaspoons in water. Available in 30c and 6c sizes at all drug stores.
The class A transcontinental air derby resumed from Richards Field as Earl Rowland of Wichita led by 51 minutes 53 seconds over Duke toward Fort Worth. Several pilots delayed takeoff, with Rowland and Robert Dake leading a pack that included S L Wittman and Arthur W Killips. A hotel mix up cost Tex Rankin 26 minutes at the start after his mascot cat was stolen.
A trek through Kansas to Dodge City La Junta and Denver with stops at Cheyenne Billings and Butte to speak at the State Fair grounds. The itinerary includes arrivals departures and brief one hour stops in Bismarck Fargo and North Dakota before concluding.
The itinerary lists events in St Paul and Minneapolis with a speech in Milwaukee on Friday September 29 and another in Rochester after travel from Milwaukee to New York. The sequence notes arrival in Rochester on Monday October 1 marking a key leg of the tour.
The article outlines steps to mobilize voters to oppose Smith with a state wide effort. It lists possible guest speakers including Rob ert Owen and Richard Edmonds and notes an expected broadcast appeal for funds. North Carolina party officers are named: Hugh McRae first vice chairman J Lathrop Morehead second vice chairman Charles H Ireland treasurer Mrs W B Lindsay secretary and an executive committee with Ward H Wood Walter L Cohoon M J Wrenn W R Odell W H Worth Mrs George W Pressley Mrs R Lee Wright Mrs B E Williams Mrs Ben Campen and Miss Amma Graham.
The Beitzel murder trial moved from the courtroom to a lonely canyon in the Hollywood hills where Miss Barbara Mauger’s body was found. Witnesses included county autopsy surgeon Frank R. Webb and Henry L. Mauger, father of the slain girl. Webb testified three bullets struck Mauger, two of them causing instant death.
Captain Harry Schwartz, star center for the University of North Carolina football team, starts his third and final varsity season. The longtime pivot, fourth year at Charlotte High, continues to anchor the Tar Heels on offense in a storied regional career.
Two Internal Revenue Service agents Edward F. Brown and Elmer F. Andrews were arrested after ten thousand dollars in newly found bills were found in a straw hat. They allegedly agreed to approve a 250000 tax reduction for a 35000 extortion fee paid by Reginald W. Ragland to a Wall Street firm.
State Senator Frederick C. Walcott of Norfolk was named the Republican candidate for the United States Senate at the Connecticut state convention receiving 472 votes to 114 for William H. Blodgett the state tax commissioner. Governor John H. Trumbull was renominated by acclamation. The convention's keynoter voiced disagreement with Hoover on prohibition.
Toronto. The $35,000 Wrigley marathon swim prize was divided into $2,500 portions awarded to 14 of the 199 entrants after no competitor finished the 15 mile race. Georges Michel of France and Harold L. Preston of Smithville were among the prize recipients, having distinguished themselves in the icy Lake Ontario event.
A local notice states a run of two to five miles will be held tomorrow afternoon. Details on start time and exact route are unavailable in the fragment.
Senator Robinson in Nashville accuses Harding and Coolidge of lacking character to remove untrustworthy advisers. The speaking tour lists dates in Omaha September 18, Oklahoma City September 20, Denver September 22, Helena September 22, and Minneapolis September 22.
Washington reports that Superintendent F Scott McBride denied that the Anti Saloon League opposes A Smith on religious grounds asserting the claim is unfounded and politically motivated.
An ad claims Herb Juice, a herbal extract laxative, moved from kitchen origins to a large laboratory and now sells over a million bottles yearly from lakes to the gulf. It asserts relief from constipation and related symptoms, praises its gentleness and safety for children, and notes a high return rate under guarantee.
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