Democrats Hold Conference for District Plans
A large Democratic gathering in Burlington heard assurances of united action across Guilford, Alamance, Orange, and Assurances of full cooperation. William B. Tead of Durham, the congressional nominee, spoke highly of the event, as did A. H. Gra of Hillsboro and Bryce Holt of Guilford county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
J. Wallace
Marion
Winborne
Guilford
Alamance
Orange
William B. Tead
Durham
Congress
New Gifth
A. H. Gra
Hillsboro
Bryce R. Holt
Guilford County
Democratic Executive Committee
E. T. Kearns
Dispute May Disrupt Little World Series of Piedmont
Greensboro officials announced they would file affidavits with league president over a heated conflict between Patriot and Charlotte players. The dispute began in Charlotte when Jim Lyle struck Ab Wright with bases loaded, followed by near fights and an on-field incident involving Bud Shaney and Wright. The feud threatens the September 12 start of the Piedmont league championship between Greensboro and Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Piedmont
Patriot
Charlotte
Jim Lyle
Ab Wright
Wright
Lyle
Bud Shaney
Shaney
Greens
Boro
Charlott
Bill Kermode
Kermode
Oliver French
W. G. Bramham
French
Hack Culbreth
Local Democratic leaders map plans for city barbecue
The meeting included Dr J T Burrus Capus M Waynick Grover H Jones Wade P Renfrow Garland B Daniel Judge Lewis E Teague and L J Fisher. Afterward Winborne met Edwin Martinez and Holt McPherson to discuss the barbecue at the city lake set for Saturday September 17 with an expected turnout of about 5000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gressional
J. T. Burrus
Senate
State Board of Health
Capus M. Waynick
House
Grover H. Jones
Wade P. Renfrow
Garland B. Daniel
Township
Young Democrate
Lewis E. Teague
L. J. Fisher
Winborne
Edwin Martinez
County
Young Democrats
Daniel
Holt McPherson
City Lake
Martinez
Frog Returns to Ridge Yard Pool After Removal
H. M. Ridge of 605 Willowbrook street reports his frog, once moved to a neighbor, has returned nightly to the Ridge yard pool. The amphibian resumes its croaking show, drawing the family and perhaps the street into a small, cheerful mystery.
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H. M. Ridge
Willowbrook Street
Mr. Frog
Ridge
Houdini Stunt Go Awry In Salem
Raymond Bureko 38 known as Marvelo performed a Houdini stunt in Salem Massachusetts. He lay unconscious after a sealed metal casket trap while spectators surrounded it and a fire was built. Firemen revived him with an inhalator.
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Salem
Masa
Raymond Bureko
Marvelo
Michigan Bell adds international telephone service
Michigan Bell announces new telephone service linking Michigan cities with Mexandria and Cairo Egypt. A three minute call costs 39 dollars with 13 dollars for each additional minute. The circuit distance covers 7 600 miles.
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Detroit
Michigan
Mexandria
Cairo
Egypt
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Mrs Logan to Face Hearing on Counterfeit Bills
Marie Logan 27 was arrested after passing eight counterfeit $5 notes to L G Campbell. U S Secret Service agent Henry B Thomas said the $40 in bogus money on her person could bind her over for a hearing before U S Commissioner A Selders. She remains jailed. federal jail in Greensboro possible. Earlier, two men were arrested in Rutherfordton with $176 of similar counterfeit money.
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Marie Logan
L. G. Campbell
West End
United States
A. Selders
Henry B. Thomas
U. S
Secret Service
Charlotte
Greensro
Thomas
Rutherfordton
John Rover
James Coleman
Jimmy Ross
J. T. Shehan
Formal Opening Of Institute Of Gov T onight
The event features a list of dignitaries including Commissioner of Revenue Dennis G Brummitt Attorney General Judge John J Parker Senator J W Bailey Judge Johnson J Hayes Frank P Graham and Chief Justice W P Stacey. Also named are officials from judicial legislative prosecuting and county offices and city personnel across North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Revenue
Dennis G. Brummitt
John J. Parker
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
J. W. Bailey
Johnson J. Hayes
Federal District Court
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
W. P. Stacey
Supreme Court
W. A. Devin
Oxford
A. H. Graham
Hillsboro
R. H. Parker
Asheville
J. G. Wooten
Winston-Salem
IL. M. Waring
Raleigh
E. B. Bridges
Charlotte
J. Ervin, Jr
Morganton
J. A. Orrell
Wilmington
W. T. Bost
N. Sisk
Rockingham
BE. G. McConnell
Luther Hodges
Spray
T. W. Andrews
High Point
War Vet Nathan Helms 35 Ends Life at Home
Police report Nathan Helms a 35 year old World War II veteran killed himself at his Newell area home amid financial troubles and deep despondency in Charlotte North Carolina.
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Charlotte
N. C
Nathan Helms
Newell
Sweden to mark Gustavus Adolphus death with torch parade
Stockholm reports a torch parade by white-capped university students to commemorate Gustavus Adolphus, Sweden’s hero king in the Thirty Years War, marking 300 years since his death.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Gustavus Adolphus
James T. McLaurin Returns Home After Eastern Visit
James T. McLaurin has returned home following an extended visit in the eastern part of the state. The trip extended his stay and concluded with a homeward return.
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James T. McLaurin
Explosion pits ferry Observation as 165 aboard 37 dead
Witnesses describe boiler blast at Manhattan dock causing bodies to be hurled onto nearby buildings. Life guards and divers aided victims as 165 aboard the Observation were reported with 37 dead. Mayor McKee refrained from scene.
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134Th Street
Gonuiatantoner Mulrooney
General Slocum
Oe Yi
der Forsythe
Lincoln Hospital
Joseph McKee
City Hall
Mulrooney
New York Edison Company
Peter Collins
E. G. Wallenstik
Yonkers
Carlin Company
City Department of Docks
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Manhattan Island
Kearney
N. J
United States Steamboat Inspection Service
Department of Commerce
Boilet and Bull
William Donoghue
Long Island
Wallenstik
John Bailey
McLaughlin
Max Monhelt
Herman Rothman
Mrs. A. B. Frazier Hosts Whittaker Guests
Mrs. A. B. Frazier entertains Mr. and Mrs. George B. Whittaker of Baltimore Md and BE. C. Whittaker with daughter Miss Helen Whittaker visiting.
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A. B. Frazier
George B. Whittaker
Baltimore, Md
BE. C. Whittaker
Helen Whittaker
Disappearance of Col. Robins Draws Federal Scrutiny
A friend reported seeing Col. Raymond Robins on the street. Federal agents, led by J Edgar Hoover, weigh kidnapping and interstate movement. President Hoover and cabinet members await updates as the investigation proceeds. Moran notes preliminary New York club checks.
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Col
Raymond Robins
Justice Department
Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Robins
Mitchell
J. Edgar Hoover
Colonel Robins
W. H. Moran
Secret Service
New York
Moran
Deaths of two ranch sons probed by Texas Rangers
The deaths of Arthur Morton, 15, and his brother Harry, 14, at a San Antonio area summer home are being investigated by Texas Rangers after a local coroner ruled accidental death. Arthur was found shot in a sleeping porch. Harry died of gunshot wounds at a hospital.
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San Marcos
Tex
Texas Rangers
Arthur Morton
Harry
Arthur Hunter Morton
San Antonio
Arthur
A. M. Ramsay
Justice of the Peace
The
F. W. Faris
Gov. Ross
Frank Hamer
George M. Allen
Rangers
Austin
Cape Cod Storm Wrecks Boat Fleet and Halts Harbor Traffic
A 60 mile wind battered Massachusetts coast causing extensive damage. Pleasure craft scattered along beaches while lobstermen suffered losses as boats broke from moorings. Cape Cod tides reached record highs and Woods Hole saw a dramatic barometer drop as the gale subsided seeking calm offshore. The Prince Henry reported heavy seas near Cape Hatteras with 132 passengers aboard. Boston awaited storm signal clears before resuming harbor activity.
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Massachusetts
South Shore
Cape Cod
Tropics
Canadian National
Prince Henry
Bermuda
Boston
Cape Hatteras
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