State Democrats Rally Behind Smith in North Carolina
North Carolina Democrats increasingly back Governor Smith for president to keep the party unified and defeat the Republicans. Charles M. Johnson says many previously hesitant voters now support the entire ticket to preserve southern Democratic solidarity. An intensive speaking schedule across the state, led by Chairman Odus Mull, precedes the key campaign week starting September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Baskerwill
Raleigh
North Carolina
Smith
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Charles M. Johnson
Odus M. Mull
Mull
Kenyon Leads In Transcontinental Air Race Battle
Theodor W. Kenyon of Boston surged to the front as class A racers reached El Paso for the night. He landed at 2:26 p.m. mountain time after starting in Fort Worth, followed by W. N. Emery Jr. of Bradford, Pa., ten seconds back, and Robert Dake of Pittsburgh in third. Earl Rowland of Wichita, Kan., led early but engine trouble dropped him to fourth. several competitors remained scattered across Texas. Leslie C. Miller of Los Angeles arrived in Abilene, fueling before resuming the chase.
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EL Pasco
Texas
Theodore W. Kenyon
Boston
Kenyon
Fort Worth
W. N. Emery, Jr
Bradford
Robert Dake
Pittsburgh
Midland
Pecos
Sci Ae Pe
Duke
Earl Rowland
Wichita
Kas
Rowland
Abilene
el Paso
Leslie C. Miller
Los Angeles
Kansas
Kans
United States Wins World Court Seat for Two Years
In Geneva on September 4 the League Council unanimously elected Charles Evans Hughes to fill the unexpired term of John Bassett Moore on the world court. The Assembly ranked Hughes ahead of Walter Simons of Germany and others, while Haiti and Liberia abstained. Council warned Lithuania and Poland over Baltic tensions and Germany pressed for evacuation of occupied territory as talks with Cushendrum began.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
League Council
Charlies Evans Hughes
John Bassett Moore
League
Hughes
Reformation Hall
Walter Simons
Germany
Johannes Wessels
South Africa
Abdul Robin
India
Haiti
Liberia
Italy
Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Henry P. Fletcher
Lithuania
Poland
Mueller
Lord Cushendrun
Cushendun
Foster Faces Fierce Cross Examination in Bank Wreck Case
Winston-Salem reports W Hayes Foster, Wilkes county road supervisor, endured a lengthy cross examination in Wilkesboro Superior Court. Judge Tam Bowie pressed details of the Clem Wrenn conspiracy tied to a fraudulent Wilkes county note alleged to net $25,000. Foster and co defendants C C Faw are accused of involvement. testimony covered misused credits to Foster Construction and notes inflated from 6000 to 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
W. Hayes Foster
Wilkes County
Tam Bowie
Wilkesboro
Clem Wrenn
Foster
Wrenn
C. C. Faw
Foster Construction Company
Elk Creek
J. B. Walters
Hungary borrows port and builds ships for trades
Hungary plans a merchant fleet with two 10000 ton liners under construction in England and two more ordered in Germany. The port of Fiume will regain importance under an agreement with Italy, with Hungarians building docks warehouses and customs. The harbor opens to Hungarian trade in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
England
Germany
Fiume
Hungary
Italy
Florida Sees Best Winter Season Ever
Florida communities hit by August tropical storm expect a record winter season. Damage was less than initial estimates, with Fort Pierce Stuart and Vero Beach showing normal recovery. Houses suffered roof and concrete block failures, but building continues in Palm Beach as tourism surges.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Fort Pierce
Stuart
Vero Beach
Palm Beach
Hoover Gia Farewell Dinner Hosted by Former Employes
Hoover marked his departure from the commerce department with a farewell dinner hosted by old aides. Rep Hamilton Fish Jr noted a tight New York race and urged prosperity focus over prohibition, while Bascom Slemp reported a balanced Virginia outlook and strong Hoover support among women.
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Washington
New York
Rhode Island
Virginia
Herbert Hoover
Department of Commerce
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Canada
Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Hoover
Metcalf
Fish
New York State
Smith Sets Campaign Strategy With Close Friends
Governor Smith consults with three close aides at the Albany mansion for weekend talks on campaign planning before the national nominee begins his stumping tour. Herbert Lehman arrives tonight as Joseph Proskauer and Mrs. Belle Moskowitz join the discussions along with Henry Moskowitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Haupert
AP Starr
Albany
N. Y
Smith
Executive Mansion
Joseph H. Proskauer
New York State Supreme Court
Proskauer
Moskowitz
Warrant Issued for Embezzlement Charge Against Carnes
A warrant for the arrest of Clinton S. Carnes missing treasurer of the Southern Baptist Home Mission board was issued in Atlanta on embezzlement charges. Authorities expect a grand jury true bill as audits continue and a reward may be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Clinton S. Carnes
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
L. R. Christie
Mission Board
Carnes
Fulton County Solicitor General
John A. Boykin
John Hudson
France anticipates rise in motor population
Paris reports France plans a new 75 year license system starting next October. Duplicate license records will be discontinued as the nation moves to 50 million automobiles.
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France
Paris
Virginia Methodists allege bishops push church into politics
In a signed statement by 133 supporters from the Holston conference Tazewell district they charge four bishops leading the Asheville dry conference are favoring Herbert Hoover and using church structure to set political policy. The group warns of an impending clash between a branch of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and Democratic Virginia circles.
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Richmond
Southern Methodist Church
Tazewell
Holston
Virginia
Asheville
N. C
Herbert Hoover
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Democratic Organization of Virginia
Anti-Smith Movement Draws GOP Support Claims
The Anti Smith Democratic move ment in Raleigh asserts its majority will vote Hoover in November, sparking charges that it acts as a Republican ally in fact. Democratic leaders say the split threatens the South and could shift independent voting, while Republicans deny involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Democratic Party
Smith
Anti-Smith Democratic Committee
Roanoke River Flood Threatens Dike Break Near Calendonia
Rising Roanoke River floods push to breach an eight mile dike at Calendonia pricon farm in Halifax county risking 3000 acres of crops. Convict labor under state highway engineers works to seal leaks while flood forecasts predict crest near 45 feet. damage to crops could exceed 100000 dollars.
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Raleigh
Roanoke River
Calendonia Pricon Farm
Halifax County
George Ross Pou
French inventors seek end to rail accidents
In Rheims on September 8 two engineers Delfosse and Dasquin unveil a new signal system to prevent railway collisions and grade crossing accidents. Lamps placed under the locomotive engineer’s eyes alert him instantly when another train is in his section, and electrically operated gates at grade crossings will open or close accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
Delfosse
Dasquin
East Coast battleground looms large in final campaign push
As Hoover and Smith move into the last two months before election, the eastern swing states around New York City emerge as the critical arena. Newark and New York City speeches intensify the fight for 8 or 9 electoral votes clustered near the metropolis, with New York 45 votes and other nearby states shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Price
New York
New York City
Mr. Hoover
Newark
Gov. Smith
East
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Hoover
Candidates Set To Target Democratic South In Campaign Moves
The text notes both Smith and Hoover planning to campaign in the Democratic south and to press into enemy reserves where possible, aiming to hold what each sees as his by natural allegiance. The passage reflects strategic campaign incursions and partisan competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Hoover
Philadelphia to see more firings in crackdown on bootleggers
Philadelphia’s grand jury, extended for four weeks, targets gang violence and bootleggers. Captain of detectives Charles Beckman is suspended awaiting civil service trial after promotions under ex director Smedley Butler. District Attorney John Monaghan vows a harder probe as Mayor Mackey backs him.
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Adelphia
Mls
John Monaghan
Analytic City
Charles Beckman
Beckman
Smedley D. Butler
China
Public Safety of
Philadelphia
Civil Service Commission
Grand Jury
Edwin O. Lewis
Common Pleas Court
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Harvard
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Boston Conservatory of Music
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Iy W. B. Ragsdale
Maine
Curtis
By Francis N. Stephenson
Associated Press
Portland
Firichly
Virginia Methodists
G. O. P. Organization
Roanoke
Caledonia Prison Farm
Weather Bureau
Neuse
Cape Fear
Carolina
Smithfield
Lee A. Denson
Lower
Fayetteville
Denson
Tarboro
South
West
Monaghan
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