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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

9

Rail wage denial could spark cuts, says rail officials

Sourced remarks argue denial would push wage cuts for railroad workers. The wage issue is vast with 1,400 possible mediation cases, and the commission should not inflame the national dispute. Clark and Hughes closed the railroads side. Clyde Brown wrapped up for New York Central. Hughes rebutted Fulbright on claims carriers’ credit collapsed and refunding odds, denying bankers’ coercion.

Clark Charles K. Hughes, Jr Clyde Brown New York Central Hughes R. C. Fulbright

Republicans back Hoover renomination amid party unity

Solid and the floor leader Senator Fess of Ohio the national chairman and Representative Wood of Indiana recalled fifty years of politics and urged that Herbert Hoover be renominated. Mr Coolidge said opponents should consider implications of challenging a president from his party and that responsible elements should offer a solid front in support of Hoover.

Fess Ohio Representative Wood Indiana Appropriations Committee Coolidge Herbert Hoover Hoover

New Green Play Opens in Gotham

Paul Green’s The House of Connelly, exploring old and new south tensions, premiered in New York at the Martin Beck theater. Cheryl Crawford’s company rehearsed in Connecticut before a private run, with Theater Guild once backing the project and Green supervising multiple trips to oversee production.

Chapel Hill House of Connelly Paul Green New York Theater Guild Clay Cheryl Crawford Brookfield Conn Martin Beck New South Old South Connellys Tate Connelly Will Connelly Patsy Tate Mr. Green Abraham

Hoover Undecided On Tax Increase

President Hoover remains in abeyance on whether to recommend tax increases. He will review the situation through the session until Congress meets in December. A treasury study on the tax system is expected to yield a partial report within a month, guiding his decision on raising taxes or revising the tax structure.

Congress Treasury Washington Hoover

Vickery Family to Hold Second Annual Reunion

The Vickery family announces its second annual reunion and picnic dinner to be held on the first Sunday in October at Level Cross church on route 1 in Randleman. All descendants and friends are invited. A program is planned and a large crowd is expected. Dinner will be served on the church lawn. attendees are asked to bring basket dinners.

Vickery Level Cross Church Route 1 Randleman

Andrews To Address Johnson St. P. T. A

T Wingate Andrews, superintendent of city schools, will address the opening meeting of the school year at the Johnson Street school Parent Teacher Association tonight at 7 30. Mrs Thohhas B Pugh, president, seeks a large attendance of parents teachers and friends.

T. Wingate Andrews Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association Thohhas B. Pugh

Damage to Siam Cables Traced to Insect Carpenter Beetle

Reports attribute heavy telephone and telegraph cable damage in Siam to an insect named the carpenter beetle. The independent faction narrows the suspect to a single insect route, with no candidate linked. President Hoover remained silent on the Coolidge statement amid questions from newspaper correspondents at yesterday's press conference.

Siam Tion Hoover Coolidge

Carolina News Briefs from Chester and Marion

State Senator John M Wise returned a 45 dollar check to the state and accepted five dollars a day for nine days of the recent extra session. Sheriff Oscar Adkins can suit up for the first time since he was shot by David Cline, said to be insane, whom Adkins tried to capture days ago.

Chester N. C John M. Wise General Assembly Marion Oscar Adkins David Cline

Red Cross Roll Call Planned Across 20 Counties

Hendersonville officials report a regional conference established plans for a Red Cross roll call spanning twenty counties in the western North Carolina region ensuring broad community participation and relief readiness.

Hendersonville WN. C Red Cross

Tragedy in Oxford: Two children hit by truck, one dead

Mary Mitchener, 6, was killed and Zola Harris, 7, probably fatally injured when struck by a truck driven by Harold Daniel bound to superior court under $2,004 bond for reckless driving. The incident occurred in Oxford, North Carolina, drawing police and court action as Daniel faces legal proceedings.

Oxford N. C Mary Mitchener Zola Harris Harold Daniel Superior Court

Greenville Man Fends Off Highwaymen. Horse Stolen

In Greenville N C L Nichols a 71 year old man fought off four highwaymen who could not find money on him. They took his horse and buggy which were found hours later north of Greenville.

Greenville N. C L. Nichols Here

Milton Tew Dies From Auto Accident Injuries in Clinton

Clinton North Carolina reports Milton Tew age nineteen died from injuries sustained in an automobile crash. He was hospitalized after the collision and succumbed to his wounds.

Clinton N. C Milton Tew

Preparations Underway for Constitution Arrival in Wilmington

Wilmington readers are being alerted that preparations are advancing to greet the frigate Constitution when it sails into port on November 19. Local officials and residents anticipate a flotilla and ceremonial events around the ship's visit.

Wilmington N. C Constitution Port

Still Under Water Lumonerton Still Discovery

Rural Policeman Ralph Purcell J H Godfrey and O D Wells found tracks leading to a lake. One officer dived and uncovered a 150 gallon still hidden beneath the surface.

Lumberton N. C Ralph Purcell J. H. Godfrey O. D. Wells

Farmer Angered Steals 6 Black People In Shooting

Greenwod C Sept 30. Broaddus Hughes 40 a farmer near here claimed self defense after a Black man drew a knife at a spring and Hughes shot six members of one family Will Jones 66 and his children Odus 19 Isabel 4 Eldred 15 Clara 12 Annie 14 were hurt three girls among them Isabel in hospital with serious injuries. Hughes jailed pending injury outcome.

Greenwood Broaddus Hughes Will Jones Odus Isabel Eldred Clara Annie Hughes Here Offiers

Two Building Permits Issued for Remodelling Projects

From the office of city permit clerk A B Horney two permits were issued. J G Green will remodel Dutch Laundry at an estimated cost of 1200 dollars with O Connor as contractor. Mrs S E Lumley gains a permit to overhaul and remodel a house at 430 Tate Street, estimated at 1200 dollars, the home previously damaged by fire.

A. B. Horney J. G. Green O. Connor S. E. Lumley Tate Street

Cotton Opens Steady as Govt Selling Tapers

New York reports cotton opening steady with October up three points and other months firming after government selling. December dips to 6.03 and March to 6.31 but trade buying absorbs offerings. By mid session December 6.10 and most active months gain about 3 to 6 points with steady tone overall.

New York South P. C

U S Attorney's Aide Resigns in North Carolina

Greensboro September 30 E L Gavin U S district attorney for the middle district of North Carolina will fly to Washington to present the resignation of his assistant G Robert Morton of Albemarle and to recommend a successor. Morton's friends say he does not seek Gavin's post.

Greensboro E. L. Gavin U. S Middle District North Carolina Washington Mitchell G. Robert Morton Albemarle Morton Gavin

New York Stocks Close With Mixed Movements Across Markets

Closing prices on the New York Stock Exchange show mixed movement across many traded issues. Notable entries include Allegheny, Borg Warner, Chrysler, DuPont, Eastman Kodak, Gen Elec, Goodyear, United States Steel and several others with varying percent changes, while several blue chips display modest gains or losses amid fluctuating trading activity.

New York Stock Exchange Alaska Allegheny Asco Nees Cvee Eeee Oem Aviation Corp Cseeee Barnedall A Sree Bendix Aviation Beth Meeel Cree Eevees Dorr Awm Cscs Excessave Oom Dog Borg Warner Bucyrus Bno Ecto Eee Sts Byers Co Chrysler Dupont de Nem Eastman Kodsk Eaton Ax & Sp Elec Auto Lite Pow & Light Fox Film A Am Tank Elec Poods En Motors Thea Gillette Ee Goodyear T Nor Rypid Grunow Houd Her Inter Hydro Biec A Inter Nickel Johns Manville Belchmator Ssw Ees Kennecott Kresge & S&s Kreug & Tol GFOG Dove Liggett Myers Consol Gas Consol Curtiss Wright Webb Texas Ty Corp US Steel

Dr Hayes’ Coin Collection Among Largest In High Point

Numismatists note Dr W A Hayes maintains one of the area’s largest and best kept coin collections in High Point. His holdings include commemorative half dollars from 1892 to 1927, rare early cents, diverse half dollar pieces, three-cent nickels, silver and gold dollars, and over 400 total coins plus old currency tokens.

W. A. Hayes High Point Hayes Bennington Bunker Hill Stone Mountain New York

Aged Trinity resident John Kennedy found dead at home

John Lee Kennedy aged 68, a farmer from the Trinity area, was found dead in bed at his home near Trinity this morning at 12 55. He suffered heart trouble and was born September 17, 1862 in Davidson county. Survived by six brothers and five sisters with funeral plans not yet set.

John Lee Kennedy Trinity Kennedy Davidson County Wilson J Mary Ann Burton Kennedy C. M. Kennedy Pittsburgh James Kennedy A. L. Kennedy Randolph County A. W. Kennedy Thomasville W. E. Kennedy High Point Sue Brown Ida Wall Nettie White Effie Meredith Minniey Miller

Slot Machine Men Secure Injunction in South Carolina

Federal injunction issued to permit operation of slot machines in South Carolina. Judge J Lyles Glenn names Governor Blackwood and Attorney General John M Daniel as defendants and bars eight Piedmont sheriffs from seizing devices run by E M Durant of Durham, N C. A hearing to decide permanent status set for October 8 in Rock Hill before a three judge panel.

Columbia, 8 8. C South Carolina J. Lyles Glenn Blackwood John M. Daniel Piedmont Counties E. M. Durant Durham N. C Rock Hill Tte

Norfolk and Western bars married women from work

Charlotte September 30 The Norfolk and Western railway served notice that married women need not apply and that single women who marry must quit. The rule aims to distribute jobs among heads of families and follows a path set by other firms. Officials noted Southern and Norfolk Southern do not plan such action.

Charlotte Norfolk and Western Railway Southern Norfolk Southern

Democrats Tie House Control in Missouri Special Election

In Sedalia Missouri voters backed Robert D Johnson a Marshall attorney known as a fighting democrat by about 9000 votes over former Representative John W Palmer This win leaves the house with 214 democrats and 214 republicans plus L L Collins independent anti proabition holds one seat The result signals democratic strength ahead of six other specials and the 1932 general election

Sedalia House of Congress Missouri Robert D. Johnson Johnson John W. Palmer Labor Party L. L. Collins Springfield Palmer Anti- Saloon League Women's Christian Temperance Union Samuel Fayette

Jury Holds Fate of Davis Harris in Bond Fraud Trial

In Asheville on September 30, the Davis and Harris trial over bonds sold by Central Securities Co. of Asheville is near verdict. Arguments concluded after U S district court proceedings began August 31. Judge BE. Yates Webb charged the jury after eliminating one count of conspiracy to defraud. remaining counts allege specific fraudulent acts.

Asheville Wallace B. Davis William D. Harris Central Securities Company of Asheville, Inc U. S. District Court R. R. Williams Davis Thomas J. Harkins Yates Webb Webb Harris

Youth Facing Chair For Attack on His Relative Gets Stay

Raleigh AP report notes Willie Rector of Burke County had a capital felony conviction for attacking an 11 year old girl, his sister in law. An appeal to the state supreme court halted Friday's planned execution as Rector perfected a pauper’s appeal and all involved joined in seeking clemency.

Raleigh State Supreme Court Willie Rector Burke County Rector Louise Yancey

Hoover 10 HGH Export Debenture Plan for Cotton

Secretary Hyde told European cotton associations that the Hoover administration opposed an export debenture on cotton. He said Congress would not act to benefit buyers of American cotton and noted the plan was deterring foreign buyers of manufactured cotton goods from placing orders.

Washington Hyde Hoover Administration Cablegrama Association Congress Department

Man Falls From Scaffold At New Junior High

Charlies Bryant, a young Black man living at Burns Hill, fell about 30 feet from a scaffold at the new Junior high school between Jones and Chestnut streets around 1 PM. He was taken by ambulance to High Point hospital with facial cuts but not believed to be seriously hurt. he regained consciousness before arrival.

Charlies Bryant Burns Hill High Point Hospital Bryant Jones and Chestnut Streets

Equitable Distribution Work Proposed by Hoovers Panel

A sub committee of President Hoover's unemployment commission urged equitable distribution of all available work among those normally employed in each industry unit to advance the nation's war against depression. The group, after two days of sessions, also urged careful consideration of public works programs as soon as possible.

Chicago Hoover Unemployment Commission America

Law License Denied J Y Morrison Field Greensboro Resident

The North Carolina Supreme Court refused law licenses to Jack Yarmor a New Jersey native listing Raleigh as his home and to J Melville Field of Greensboro. Wake County Bar protested Yarmor for residence issues after he failed to obtain licensure in New Jersey three times. Guilford Bar protested Field citing a prior prison term.

Raleigh State Supreme Court Jack Yarmor Atlantic City N. J J. Melville Field Greensboro Wake County Bar Association Yarmor New Jersey Guilford Bar Association Field

Colored Singers Set for Cherry Street Recital Tonight

Walter L. McNair tenor and Madame G. A. Bridges dramatic singer from Greensboro will appear in a recital tonight at Cherry Street Presbyterian Church on North Parmer Street at 8 o'clock for a $20 admission.

Walter L. McNair G. A. Bridges Greensboro Cherry Street Presbyterian Church North Parey Stree

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