Capital weighs reaction to Huey Long passing
The nation reacts to Huey Long's death, with shock and political maneuvering in Washington. Congress considers inquiries into his rise and the attempted murder, while Republicans and New Deal leaders weigh future impact on the 1936 nominating race and Democratic unity.
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Huey Long
R-Pa
Atlantic City
House Committee
Long
Republican Organization
New Deal
P'ten
Roosevelt
Smith
South Carolina
Gienn
Illinois
Chicago
House
Senate
Joseph Robinson
Arkansas
Pat Morrison
Mississippi
Robinson
Mrattle Caraway
Dourta Hie
Harrison
Bailey
Louisiana Senator Huey Long Fatally Shot in State House
Dr. Seymour Weiss fired at Senator Huey Long as he exited a Louisiana state house session. Long was wounded in the colon and kidney, later dying with family and officials nearby. Justice John Fournet deflected the shot. Weiss was killed by Long’s bodyguard.
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Roosevelt
Senate
State House of Representatives
Weiss
Long
State House
John B. Fournet
State Supreme Court
Dr. Welss
Shushan
New Orleans
Weles
Allen
Dr. C. A. Weiss
Huey Long
Louisiana
State
Baton Rouge
Long Family Political Power and Assassination Backstory
A profile of Huey Long recounts a ruthless rise from Winnfield to Baton Rouge. It details his confrontations with the U S Senate and President, his mass influence in Louisiana, the 1934 to 1935 legislative spree, martial displays, and the assassination that legacy left behind.
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Winnfield
Long
House
Long E
Senate
Co . Alge
Concre
Joseph E. Ransdell
United States Senate
Paul N. Cyr
Cyr
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
C. K. Allen
Allen
New Orleans
T. Bemmel Walmsley
Walmsley
Walmeley
Ftlerce
Baton Rouge
Parish
State House
Louisiana
New York
Herbert Hoover
A&r
Labor
Clubia
Scientists find cold lasts days and immunity months long
Researchers report the common cold lasts three to four days and provides some immunity for about three months. They caution that reinfection can occur from related viruses and note lingering anger symptoms may follow infections.
War Threat Looms in Ethiopia as World Powers Mobilize
As Ethiopia faces renewed tensions, Britain and Germany rush ships and air power to the area while Italy tests mobilization plans at home. Emperor Haile Selassie strengthens northern defenses and appeals to the League of Nations for peace, amid Italian troop movements and diplomatic maneuvering.
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Mussolini
Fascist Party
Cluton
League of Nations
I Duce
League
Pierre Laval
France
Baldwin
Great Britain
Britain
Italy
Germany
Dollfuses
Halle Selassie
Ethiopia
Profit Taking Attends Market
The market showed choppy action with profit takers dominant early and prices of recent gainers easing about a point. Technicals were only modestly corrected, cotton rose on lower crop figures, bonds stayed steady, and metals sagged before a surge following Howe Sound’s extra dividend approval. U S Steel shipments rose in August, with 624,497 tons versus prior months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Burbank
Cotten
Wrame
U. S
Howe Sound
U. S. Steel Corp
New Cotton Pest Threatens In State
North Carolina farmers face a new threat the cotton caterpillar said by state entomologist Dr R W Leesby to require immediate action. Reports say many caterpillars found at Caledonia prison farm and other areas as the infestation spreads rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
R. W. Leésby
Caledonia
Boy Scouts Pass Tests At Court Of Honor
Three Scouts earned first class at the Court of Honor fall meeting and four others gained second class badges. Merit badges were awarded to many Scouts including Bookbinding Handicraft Woodworking Pioneering Athletics Cooking Safety First Aid Public Health Personal Health and more with several named recipients and multiple disciplines.
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Court of Honor
Earl Pope
Paul Stout
Leonard Andrews
Charles Hedrick
Jimmy Ellis
Steven Clarke
Billy Simmons
Sidney Bailey
L. C. Andrews
J. W. Morgan
Russell Clarke
Bob Truesdale
Jack Lee
Bruce Carraway
Nelson McAbee
Emerson Gray
George Marsh
Lawson Ingram
Charlies Warner
James Owens
N. EB. Snyder
Star
Hoover Family Holds Reunion With 350 Attendees
The fourteenth Hoover family reunion was held at M. F. Hoover’s home. Dr J T Burrus spoke on human behavior and happiness noting lean on Jesus for contentment. Music came from Trinity and Greensboro choirs, with a memorial for Will Clark and a large picnic with about 350 attendees.
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Hoover
M. F. Hoover
Sidney Walker
Asheboro
Trinity
J. T. Burrus
Burress
Jesus
Burrus
J. D. Strader
Jake Marines
R. R. Ragan
Greensboro
Mr. Royale
Main Street
M. ‘ Church
High Point
Bowles
King
N. C
Fielding Kearns
Barefoot
Will Clark
Aged Editor From Asheboro Dies In Easton
Clarence Newton Andrews aged 79 longtime newspaperman and former Asheboro resident died after a yearlong illness in Easton Pennsylvania He was a Lafayette College graduate class of 1876 and had served on the editorial staff of the Easton Express until his illness
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Easton
Clarence Newton Andrews
Asheboro
Randolph County
N. C
Lafayette College
Easton Express
Hunt For Escapees Continues In Surry County Jail Break
The search for five escapees, including two deranged inmates, went on today at Surry County jail after officers and prisoners recovered a crowbar used in the escape from the jail.
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Dobson
Surry County
Court Grants Six Divorces in Municipal Session
Judge Lewis FEF Teague presided a one week municipal court session settling civil cases. Six divorces were granted on grounds of separation including J A Brady from Donah Marie Brady and G B Braswell from Helen Ingle Braswell. Other severances included Doris Poole Jones from Wilbur Jones Mozelle Wiles Carter from Robert L Carter Hettie Phillips from Charlie Phillips and Ella Mae White by her guardian Crawlie Mickey from Wilbur White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Fef. Teague
Annie Davis
J. C. Morgan
J. A. Brady
Donah Marie Brady
G. BE. Braswell
Helen Ingle Braswell
Doris Poole Jones
Wilbur Jones
Mozelle Wiles Carter
Robert L. Carter
Hettie Phillips
Charlie Phillips
Ella Mae White
Crawlie Mickey
Wilbur White
Waggers Falls Show Opens With Fashion Display
Wag ner s Ladies Shop on South Main held a Fall Opening fashion show attracting about five hundred attendees. Twelve local models modeled sport wear streetwear and evening ensembles on a raised runway with a string trio providing music. Fur selections included Japanese minks ponies seals muskrats and lapina. Accessories and hats complemented outfits throughout the show.
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Wagner
South Main Street
Attempt To Settle Stringfield Dispute
Mrs. Thomas O Berry, state relief administrator, said a representative from her office would likely visit Asheville to resolve differences between Lamar Stringfield and G. O. Shepherd that led to Stringfield's resignation. Shepherd was recommended for the post by Stringfield and the appointment was made through her office. The official aims to keep the orchestra intact and amicably resolve the dispute.
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Raleigh
Thomas O'Berry
Asheville
Lamar Stringfield
State Symphony
G. O. Shepherd
Stringfield
Shepherd
O’berry
Budge Beats Grant In Quarter Final Tennis Match
Don Budge of Oakland wins the third set 7-5 to take a 2 1/2 set to 1/2 lead over Little Bitsy Grant of Atlanta in the national singles championship quarter final resumption after rain.
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Forest Hilmia
Don Budge
Oakland
Calif
Little Bitsy Grant
Atlanta
Yeater
North Carolina Syrip orchestra to base in Point for six weeks
The North Carolina Syrip orchestra, now in ville, was asked to make Point its headquarters for about a month to six weeks starting November 1. At a Sheraton meeting of city's music lovers Lamar Stringfield signed as conductor Mo. The group plans weekly concerts at local venues and daily practices with High Point as quarters. About 50 to 60 musicians will come to the city for the tour. Attendees included Gurney Dan Smith Norman Fidler Charles McAnally Misa Kirkman T Wingate An Mrs C F Tomlinson Miss Elizabeth Hoffman and Misa Crowell.
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North Carolina
Syrip Orchestra
Ville
Ternoon
Sheraton
Lamar &Tringfield
Stringfield
High Point
Yeste
Gurney Dan Smith
Norman Fidler
Charles McAnally
Misa Kirkman
T. Wingate
C. F. Tomlinson
Missabeth Hoffman
Misa Crowell
Permits Issued To Repair Homes By Fire Chief Ingram
Fire Chief Ingram issued several permits this morning and yesterday afternoon for repairs, coverings, and remodeling of homes. Recipients include J F Hoffman for a story frame residence on White Oak Street at a cost of 750 dollars, Herbert Robertson for a one story frame residence on 7 Francis Street, 25 dollars, G A Memory for a shed at 413 Denny Street and house at 711 Haat Green 325 Mre, Lottle Lamet for a one story private garage Louise Avenue, and Ee B Oldham for removing a one story frame dwelling at 1 East Green costing 150 dollars.
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BE. K. Ingram
J. F. Hoffman
White Oak Street
Herbert Robertson
Francis Street
G. A. Memory
Denny Street
Haat Green
Lottle Lamet
Louise Avenue
Nog Hamilton
Blair
Ee. B. Oldham
East Green
High Point Move Seeks Plumbing License Revocation
The morning reports a municipal action against C. C. Muse alleging violations of Board of Examiners of Pill and Heating rules. The complaint claims Muse allowed unlicensed persons to perform work and accepted fees, amounts seen as selling his license, in violation of state act provisions.
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J. H. Muckenstuss
Sult
High Point Municipal
C. C. Muse
Board of Examiners
Muse
Society Note: Miss Hazel Crump Hosts Return to Thom
Miss Hazel Crump returned to her home in Thom after a few days with Miss Zula Mae Spencer on Wise Street.
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Hazel Crump
Thom
Zula Mae Spencer
Wise Street
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