Former Wilmington Officials Convicted in Extortion Case
Jury convicts former Wilmington mayor Parker Q Moore and former police chief J J Furlong Sr of attempting to extort 20 000 from society leader Mrs Jessie Kenan Wise. Moore gets three years and Furlong one year, both released on bond after sentencing with motions to be addressed at the next criminal term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
W. A. Devin
Parker Q. Moore
J. J. Furlong
Jessie Kenan Wise
Wilmington Society
Moore
Furlong
Devin
Karolyi Resigns as Hungary's Premier
Budapest reports Count Julius Karolyi resigns today from the office of premier. The political move ends his leadership amid ongoing national tensions and shifts in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Julius Karolyi
Hungary
Election rhetoric and the race for orators in Beverly Hills
A letter from Beverly Hills, dated September 20, discusses political intrigue, noting a Republican’s view that the upcoming race will hinge on the number of public speakers. The writer doubts a Hoover move, questions the claim of decisive victory, and suggests the side with the fewest orators may prevail. The missive hints at social divides and voter uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
Hoover
America
End Of Rockingham Strike Imperative, Asserts Governor
Governor Max Gardner announced the Rockingham strike over wage cuts and conditions is nearing a peaceful settlement. He sent Dr. Julian G. Miller to report back and met with the Richmond County Textile Workers association leaders. The strike involves about 1,100 members across most mills including Hannah Pickett and Entwistle plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Max Gardner
Rockingham
Julian G. Miller
State Relief Organization
Richmond County Textile Workers Association
Garland Kanipe
O. M. Hilburn
W. J. Wood
R. E B. Jacobs
Fred White
Pink Sutton
Robert Carpenter
Ricmond County
Hannah
Moose Leader Davis Defeats Lottery Accusations In Trial
In New York on September 21 the Moose supreme secretary Malcol m Giles testified that Senator James J. Davis opposed gambling and prize awards in Moose lodges. Giles noted the 1929 Charity Ball had no prizes, while later events did. prosecutors accuse Davis of directing the organization and profiting about 200000. The defense argues his Moose role is honorary since his political rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Secretary of the
Loyal Order of Moose
United States
James J. Davis
Malcolm R. Giles
Baltimore
Davis
House of Good
Mooseheart
Ill
Giles
Order For Life
Mussolini
Moose
Puddler
The
Gangster Tossed Bomb Blinds Chicago Teens
A 16 year old boy Lee W. Koeppen and 16 year old Ada Moyer were injured and likely blinded when an automobile tossed a bomb toward Superior Court Judge John P. McGoorty's Chicago home. Police hunt James Fur Sammons, linked to the Capone syndicate, as details describe a burning package and blast that shattered a sidewalk and window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Superior Court
John P. McGoorty
James “Fur” Sammons
Capone Syndicate
McGoorty
Judge McGoorty
Lee W. Koeppen
Ada Moyer
Jurist
Koeppen
Hoover to Speak in Des Moines for First Campaign Address
President Hoover will deliver his first campaign speech of the campaign in Des Moines Iowa on the evening of October 4. He will travel to and from Des Moines without other addresses en route and will return to Washington immediately after the speech.
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Washington
Des Moines
Iowa
Hoover
Everett Sanders
Republican National Committee
Maine
Sanders
White House
Roosevelt
Albany
Topeka
Kansas
Walter H. Newton
Chicago
Curtis
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Simson
Mills
Hurley
Hyde
Republican Committee
Mayor McKee Wins Fight To Prevent New Mayoralty Election
New York dispatch reports Mayor Joseph V. McKee halted a proposed November mayoralty election after a supreme court ruling. David McAdams, a taxpayer, supported the suit. opposing voices included ex sheriff David Knott and socialist Morris Hillquit. Justice McGeehan granted the petition for McAdams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
New York
Joseph V. McKee
Supreme Court
David McAdams
David Knott
Tammany Hall
Morris Hillquit
McGeehan
McAdams
Knott
Wisconsin Votes Down Power Of La Follette
Wisconsin voters give Walter J. Kohler a substantial lead over Governor Philip La Follette in a Republican primary while La Follette allied candidates face setbacks. Kohler leads by about 40,000 votes as two thirds of precincts report. Chap ple edges Blaine for the Senate nomination. Massachusetts sees Lieutenant Governor Youngman lead in the GOP gubernatorial race with Ely reelected Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Philip LaFollette
Robert LaFollette
Walter J. Kohler
John J. Blaine
John B. Chapple
Ashland
Lower Right
la Follette
Senator Blaine
Massachusetts
William 8. Youngman
Joseph B. Ely
George Holden
Cotton soars on buying wave to 83 a bale net
Cotton climbed 2 3/4 dollars to 83 a bale net on a buying wave in New York with strength in stocks and wheat cited as catalysts. In Charlotte North Carolina Nathan A Gregg reports improved state industrial activity in August noting textile mills boosted production and hired more workers.
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New York
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
Nathan A. Gregg
Federal
Dixie Welcomes Autumn Business Upturn By Bravely Booting Wolf From Its Door
Autumn brings new optimism to Dixie as farmers harvest and merchants report improving conditions. General Allison Owen notes renewed optimism across commerce and construction with a $14 090 000 Mississippi bridge project on the horizon. B A Weise from R G Dunn & Co cites stronger meat demand and a firm foundation for improvements despite cotton price declines.
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Dixie
Atlanta
Tradsny Farm
Virginia
Louisiana
Allison Owen
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Mississippi River
Arkansas
B. A. Weise
R. G. Dunn and Company
Little Rock
Crossing Crash Fatal To Two At Burlington
Two sisters Mrs Sam Lee and Mrs BE Gillespie were killed when a southeastbound freight train demolished their sedan at a Burlington crossing. Three men, G W Shepherd David L Michael and Leon King, were bruised but не seriously hurt. Coroner Troxler said no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
N. C
Sam Lee
BE. A. Gillespie
Burlington Mills
G. W. Shepherd
David L. Michael
Leon King
Imme
King
R. M. Troxler
Roosevelt Seeks New Deal in Oregon Campaign Swing
Franklin D. Roosevelt moves his campaign into Oregon promising a new deal in foreign trade as he speaks in Portland. He cites Hawley Smoot tariffs and retaliations that harmed Pacific Northwest exports such as peaches vegetables and apples during his Northwest tour.
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Roosevelt
Portland
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Oregon
United States
Charles C. McNary
New York
Hawley Tariff
Seattle
Hoover
Willis C. Hawley
Reed Smoot
Utah
Pacific Northwest
Judge Midgette Fatally Stricken in North Carolina
Elizabeth City report: Judge Garland E. Midgette of the North Carolina Superior Court dies from acute dilation of the heart at 57. He collapsed after adjourning civil court. burial set for Thursday at his Jackson home. Midgette, Hyde County native, appointed 1923 by Gov Morrison and re elected since.
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Elizabeth City
Garland E. Midgette
North Carolina Superior Court
Jackson
Northampton County
Claude B. Williams
Midgette
Judge Midgette
Hyde County
Superior Court
Cameron Morrison
John H. Kerr
Warreton
Congress
Claude Kitchin
Tallulah Bankhead Heads Back To Stage From Hollywood
Hollywood reports say Tallulah Bankhead may leave film work as her contract ends November 7. After a successful stage start she finishes her latest Paramount picture Tinfoil and considers plays, planning a return to the New York stage if no quick film opportunity arises.
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Hollywood
Hollywood Today
Tallulah Bankhead
Paramount
New York
Germany urged to attend meet over disarmament talks
Geneva September 21 The world disarmament conference bureau postponed discussion on Germany demand for arms equality to allow Berlin to respond to a letter urging continued participation. Chairman Henderson said a crossroads between peace and disarmament or a weapons race looms. Meanwhile von Neurath accused opponents of not meeting disarmament obligations, stalling the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
World Disarmament Conference Bureau
Germany
Arthur Henderson
von Neurath
eErlin
Baron Konstantin von Neurath
Mills Resume Full-Time Work In Graniteville Area
Mills in Graniteville and nearby towns Vaucluse and Warren have resumed full-time operations, employing about 1300 workers across the mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
8. C
Vaucluse
Warren
Neath Strikes Pilot Life Co. Head On Trip In Randolph
Charles W. Gold president of the Pilot Life Insurance company of Greensboro was killed in an accidental shotgun discharge while hunting near Randolph County. Beeson described the sequence as Gold tripped on barbed wire, fell, and the gun discharged. Survived by a widow and four children, Gold had just become Pilot Life head at 56 after a long insurance career. Funeral planned in Greensboro at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
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Greensboro
Charles W. Gold
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Raw County
Gold
H. C. Beeson
Pilot Company
G. H. Summer
Randolph County
Sumner
Beeson
Randleman
C. E. King
Asheboro
John .D. Gold
Wilson
P. D. Gold
Florida
Pilot
State College
Raleigh
Fire damages Patterson Carter plant in Henderson
A fire at the Patterson Carter plant near a Seaboard Air Line siding in Henderson destroyed the lumber and wood working facility and badly damaged several others. The loss was estimated at $15,000 and was partially covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
N. C
Patterson Carter
Seaboard Air Line
Graf Zeppelin Over Madrid Returns From Brazil
The Graf Zeppelin flew over Madrid this morning on its return to Germany from Brazil.
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Madrid
Germany
Brazil
Mass death by own action ends in Ottawa canal tragedy
Two unemployed World War veterans died after an apparent mass suicide attempt near Rideau Canal beside Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Police say intoxicated men tried to plunge into the water. six others were arrested on vagrancy charges as authorities drained the canal to recover the bodies.
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Ottawa
Ont
Rideau Canal
Parliament Hill
Daniel McLean
Don Clarke
Black Watch Imperial
McLean
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Miller
Moose Organization
la Follettes
Kohler
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Nation
Pilot Life Co
Randolph
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