Union Orders 400000 to Walk and Italy Exit Threat
Reports in Geneva say Italy may quit the League if its counter proposals to the Italo-Ethiopian dispute are rejected. Ethiopia backs the compromise plan while Britain opposes Italy's terms. Italy reportedly seeks a belt of territory west of Addis Ababa and full disarmament, with the committee and council set to report on the deadlock risk.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
League
Committee of Five
Baron Aloisi
de Madariaga
League Council
Addis Ababa
Somaliland
Eritrea
Benito Mussolini
Haile Selassie
Ogaden
Assua
Paris
Salation
Asseba
Gulf of Aden
Search continues for sex maniac in windy city raids
Police hold fourteen suspects as a maniac accused of attacking more than 100 women is hunted. Officers say many victims did not report assaults. some arrestees include former asylum inmates. A similar attacker tried to strike in Irving Park and North Chicago, but was repelled in all cases. One Gary, Indiana man remains in custody though his description differs.
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John Stege
West Side
Irving Park
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Hunt Negro Attacker Of Two Persons
Winston-Salem sheriff's officers seek a Black man who assaulted Edna Dodson 33 of Ogburn Station in her second floor room and attempted to assault Audrey Farmer 14 about two hours later. Dodson awoke to a pistol and a threat to kill.
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Winston-Salem
Heriff
Edna Dodson
Ogburn Station
Audrey Farmer
Miss Dodson
Negro Prisoners Escape From Woodville Prison Camp
Four long term African American convicts escaped from Woodville prison camp in Perquimans county after overpowering guard G. G. Ingram. They knocked the guard unconscious and seized his shotgun and pistol before climbing the fence at about 3 45 am. Guard Stanford Chory fired into the air to deter them and was spared injury. Authorities led by Captain J M Tolar pursued with bloodhounds as Oscar Pitts labeled the escapees dangerous with very bad records.
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Woodville
G. G. Ingram
Elizabeth City
Stanford Chory
Chory
Ingram
J. M. Tolar
Raleigh
Oscar Pitts
State
Perquimans County
L. G. Whitley
Prospects for settlement of coal strike improve
Washington reports a favorable outlook as Edward F. McGrady says talks to end the miners strike make progress. Disagreements over a wage claim appear settled with operator offers increased to 70 cents and miners dropping to nine. About 400,000 miners may stay idle as talks resume this afternoon. outcome uncertain.
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Washington
Edward F. McGrady
White House
Wit
United Mine Work
Man dies from bite of shark on North Carolina beach
Officers investigate the death of 38 year old Jere W. Fountain after a shark bit him and severed his leg above the knee on a beach. Coroner Kimmon Jones notes shark teeth marks on Fountain’s body as witnesses say he cried for help before dying ten minutes later. Fountain was a brother of Prof. A. M. Fountain of North Carolina State College.
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Jere W. Fountain
Kimmon Jones
Fountain
Jim Collins
Paul Venters
Onslow County
A. M. Fountain
N. C. State College
Nellie Tipton Muench accused by mother in baby case
In St Louis on September 23 Nellie Tipton Muench 43 a former society woman and alleged kidnapper was accused by a 19 year old mother of falsely claiming a month old baby as her own.
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ST. Louis
Nellie Tipton Muench
Italy Mobilizes Two Hundred Thousand More Soldiers
Rome reports 200000 troops from the classes of 1911 1912 1913 and 1914 reporting for duty. This pushes Italy's total military mobilization toward the one million under Premier Mussolini's pledge to have forces ready before October 1.
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Fire destroys Gatesville Methodist Church
A bolt of lightning struck the Methodist church in Gatesville causing a devastating fire last night. The rebuilt structure suffered an estimated $4,000 in damage with no insurance coverage.
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Gatesville
Robber Slugs Bank Manager. Escapes With $6400
In Vicksburg Michigan on September 23 an unmasked robber struck O. B. Oswald manager of the Exchange Bank of Vicksburg with a pistol and fled with currency auditors place at 6400 dollars.
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Vicksburg, Mich
Oswald
Exchange Bank of Vicksburg
Kellege resigns from permanent court role
Geneva reports former United States Secretary of State Frank B Kelloge resigned today from his judgeship at the Permanent Court of International Justice.
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Geneva
United States
Frank B. Kelloge
Permanent Court of International Justice
Reynolds Colt Divorce Granted In Nevada Case
Mrs Francis Reynolds Colt daughter of Senator Robert Reynolds of North Carolina filed for divorce in Reno on September 23 alleging cruelty by Le Baron Colt. The action centers on the couple's separation and grounds for dissolution.
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PILES
Reno
Francis Reynolds Colt
United States
Robert Reynolds
North Carolina
le Baron Colt
National Eucharistic Congress Opens in Cleveland Led by Hayes
Patrick Cardinal Hayes of New York leads Catholics nationwide as they gather in Cleveland for the opening of the seventh National Eucharistic Congress. The event marks a major spiritual devotion with participants traveling from across the country.
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Cleveland
Patrick Cardinal Hayes
New York
Meveland
Governor Johnson backs steps to peg trade prices
Governor Olin Johnson pledged South Carolina cooperation in any reasonable movement to peg or increase trade prices. The statement was made as the state faces economic pressures and national policy debates.
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Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
Olin Johnson
Suspect Held in Connection With Bank Robbery
Morristown Tennessee September report Chief of Police D Richardson announced the arrest of Clay Baxter, 38, held in connection with a bank robbery at Areebee North Carolina on September 10.
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Ene Susprot
Morristown
Tenn
Jonia
D. Richardson
Clay Baxter
Connecon
Arebee N. C
Tobacco manufacturer dies at local hospital
Winston Salem report states HH Whittaker, age 72, a noted tobacco maker, died at a local hospital this morning. In Washington, Sept 23 the Se curities and Exchange Commission announced James M. Ndis as chairman, succeeding Joseph F P Kennedy after a conference with President Roosevelt.
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Winston-Salem
HH. Whittaker
Erning
DIS
Washington
James M. Ndis
Setities and Exchange
Joseph FP. Kennedy
Firman
Roosevelt
Time extension granted for Gastonia machine operators
In Gastonia on September 28 Judge Felix Alley granted a time extension for machine operators who must have their machines ready by 10 o clock Wednesday a ruling issued today details the extension and the parties involved.
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Gastonia
Felix Alley
Troop Hehr Killed in Virginia Bank Robbery Attempt
State Trooper W. B. Mopsom, 33, of Columbia, was shot and killed in Fork Union, Virginia, when he confronted two men attempting a Bank of Fork Union robbery this afternoon. The incident occurred near the bank entrance as officers pursued the suspects. Local authorities launched a manhunt for the gunmen.
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Hehr
Form Union
W. Rbmopson
Columbia
Bank of Fork Union
Growers Invited to National Meeting in Kingston
Washington September invitation from Lindsay War author of the potais con bill bearing his name outlines a national meet called by the Agriculture Department in Kingston on October.
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Calia Merting
Washington, N
Prem
Lindsay
Bill
Agriculturalistment Administration
Kington
Ro o ter 18 Hurt Urham
Welch of Greensboro, a member of the state highway patrol, was brought to Watts Hospital after a motorcycle crash near Anton earlier Friday.
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Trooter
Urham
P— Welch
Greensboro
Watts
Hes
Anton
Wealth Sharers Come 10 Blows
Monroe Louisiana campaign turmoil flares after Huey Long assassination. Lieutenant Governor James A. Noe faces Long faction backlash for announcing run before caucus, while Judge Richard Leche and Congressman Cleveland Dear enter the governor race. Noe vows to campaign as a Long faction clash unfolds in a crowded memorial event.
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Monroe
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Long
James A. Noe
Noe
O. K. Allen
Richard Leche
State Court of Appeals
Cleveland Dear
Eighth District
Senator Long
A. K. Kilpatrick
Monore
Kilpatrick
University Executive Board Convenes At UNC In Raleigh
The executive committee of the UNC board of trustees met in Raleigh with administrative heads from the three units. Secretary Henry M. London said only routine business was on the agenda while deans were expected to report increased enrollment across all divisions.
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Raleigh
Board of Trustees
The
University of North Carolina
Henry M. London
Atlantic
Waitkus
Charles A. Lindbergh
Amelia Earhart Putnam
James A. Mollison
James Mattern
Wiley Post
Five Die When Auto Plunges Over Precipice
Andrews Sept 23 A Broadus Hooper 34 died with three children and his brother in law Fred Laney of Mt Vernon Tenn when their car plunged 600 feet off a precipice near here. Mrs Hooper and two year old Glenna survived injured. A CCC worker saw the crash and said loss of control on a mountain curve caused the plunge. Children killed were Frank 11 Vernon 7 and Marie 4.
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CCC
Hooper
Frank
Vernon
Marie
De Wolf Hopper Dies at 61 in Kansas City
Renowned comedian De Wolf Hopper died of a heart attack in Kansas City after a day of illness and a radio broadcast. The veteran actor known for Casey at the Bat had performed for decades and was survived by his wife Mrs Lilian Glaser Herper.
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Kansas City
Ay de Wolf Hopper
Hopper
Ernest L. Thayer
Casey
Eator
Lilian Glaser Herper
Oakland
Calif
Stock Market Holds Ground Amid War Fears
New York stock traders faced slow action but overall gains as London Rome and Paris markets improved sentiment. Grains retreated on profit taking while cotton stayed near steady. Bonds rose and Italian obligations showed strength. Foreign currencies remained firm except guilders which weakened while sterling eased.
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New York
London
Rome
Paris
Murderer shoots way out of trap in North Carolina
Ray Batley, a 1932 Greenville police murder suspect, opened fire on a raid in Transylvania county near Brevard and wounded deputy Charlie Batson. Batley fled from a shuttered window after a gunfight as officers from the Carolinas and Tennessee surrounded the home. Batson suffered a bullet injury to the arm and wrist, taken to Greenville hospital for treatment.
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Brevard
Ray Batley
North Carolina
Desperado
Greenville
8. C
Here
Carolinas
Tennessee
Transylvania County
Bailey
Charlie Batson
D. C
Batseon
Anderson Chandler
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed In North Carolina
Governor Ehringhaus proclaimed October 7 to 11 as Fire Prevention Week in North Carolina and urged mayors to designate the same period to correct fire hazards and promote public and private protection and general awareness of safe habits.
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Raleigh
Ehringhaus
North Carolina
Barrymore denies romance with young protege and ends cross country game
John Barrymore stated there was no romance with Elaine Barrie and downplayed reports of gift diamonds. He described his feelings as admiration and respect, said Barrie sought him in Kansas City, and noted his wife Dolores Costello has filed for divorce. He planned to continue to Hollywood after Gallup stay.
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Gallup
N. M
John Barrymore
Screen Lotharie
Elaine Barrie
Miss Barrie
Barrymore
Hollywood
New York
Kansas City
Legion Convenes in St Louis To Discuss Bonus Payments
National Commander Frank N Belgrano Jr opens the American Legion convention at Municipal Auditorium St Louis in a mood shaped by bonus payment talks Gov Guy B Parks of Missouri delivers welcome as about 200 000 visitors gather for the four day session leading to officer elections and a 1936 convention site decision The main issue whether to issue cash adjusted compensation certificates is expected to be debated Wednesday and the method of funding remains disputed.
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Municipal Auditorium
ST. Louis
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
National Convention of the
American Legion
Guy B. Parks
Missouri
Ness
Legion
Convention Corporation
Trans Atlantic airman unharmed after Ireland crash
Felix Waitkus, 28, American Trans Atlantic flyer, survived a forced landing near Ballinrobe County Mayo while completing a 3000 mile solo flight from New York. An Irish Free State air force crew dismantled the monoplane as Waitkus rested after the 22 hour voyage. He plans no immediate resumption toward Kaunas Lithuania pending engineers' report.
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Ballinrobe
County Mayo
Ireland
Irish Free State Air Force
Felix Waitkus
New York
Kaunas
Lithuania
Vaitkus
Rites Held for W. G. Metcalfe at 52
Final services for 52 year old W. G. Metcalfe were conducted Sunday at his home 202 Church Street. Dr A B Conrad and Rev C L Ruth led a service with musical selections from local choirs and a solo by Argie Wood. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named. interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery.
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W. G. Metcalfe
Church Street
A. B. Conrad
C. L. Ruth
First Baptist Church
Margaret Sloan
Lia Hensley
W. W. Raper
Grover Jones
Argie Wood
Plan B'nai Brith Convention Set for November 24 25
Plans for a tri state B'nai Brith convention in Charlotte November 24 and 25 were laid out at a Charlotte lodge meeting. Rabbi William Greenberg was named chairman and Dr. Sam Levy said governors of North and South Carolina tentatively will attend.
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Charlotte
B'nai Brith
Carolinas
Georgia
Charlotte Lodge
William Greenberg
Sam Levy
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tragic Traffic Death Claims Four-Year-Old Lena Harris
Four year old Lena Gray Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Z K Harris of Person county was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Cleveland Wrenn of Person county. She was crossing a highway with her father and sister when the accident happened no arrest was made.
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Lena Gray Harris
Z. K. Harris
Person County
Cleveland Wrenn
Weather Outlook North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia
Fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions in North Carolina. South Carolina and Georgia see fair weather tonight and Tuesday with cooler air in the north portions. Winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras diminish from north and northeast to east and southeast by Tuesday. From Hatteras to Jacksonville winds stay moderate to fresh northeast in the north portion and gentle to moderate northeast in the south with partly overcast skies and possible scattered showers in the extreme south.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
North Portion
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Jacksonville
South Portion
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de Wolf Hopper
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