Filipino Slayings Shootings Leave Six Dead in Frontier District
A violent attacker, described as a Filipino, slashed multiple victims on a street near King and Avenue, killing six and injuring several others before officers overpowered him. Patrolman Gordon Jensen led the arrest after a dramatic clash with the assailant near a hotel and a city jail took the killer into custody.
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King Street
Frank Johnson
Tanador
Gordon Jensen
Kitamura
Jensen
Antone Schuler
Hans Shogren
Tom Takoff
Robert Sinclair
Tajita Maca
Yasuda
St. Nicholas Hotel
K. Nakano
Panama Hotel
I. Kitamura
Tar Heel Murderer Executed in Nevada Gas Chamber
Everett T. Mull alias John Hall of Morganton North Carolina was executed in Nevada's gas chamber for the Las Vegas murder of John O'Brien on June 15 1932. He waved to witnesses as the procedure lasted 13 minutes from entry to death, marking Nevada's fifth lethal gas execution.
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Everett T. Mull
Morganton
Carson City
John Hall
N. C
Nevada
Las Vegas
John ©. O’brien
Mull
California
James B. Holohan
San Quentin
Court Smith
Folsom
John O. O’brien
State Supreme Court
Mat Penrose
O'Brien
Hall
North Carolina
Matt Penrose
Immense Stanly County Hog Attracts Attention
Immense hog in Stanly County owned by Jim Deese of Cottonville measures seven feet five inches between shoulders and hams. The 10 foot pen is needed for it to turn around and judges estimate it will dress over 1,000 pounds.
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Albemarle
Stanly County
Jim Deese
Cottonville
Porkers
First Meeting of Creditors in Wall Bankruptcy
In the District Court of the Middle District of North Carolina Walter Dee Wall of Pinnacle Surry County was adjudicated bankrupt on November 16 1932. The first meeting of creditors is set for 1 oclock P M November 5 1932 in the Surry County Dobson court room to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Proofs of debt on regular bankruptcy forms available from the Referee's office. November 22 1932. Arch ie Elledge Referee in Bankruptcy. 12-2-¢
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District Court of the
U.S
Middle District
North Carolina
Walter Dee Wall
Pinnacle
N. C
Surry
A. D
Surry County
Dobson
Ae Oialine
Archie Elledge
Black-Draught Used For Bilious Spells Exemplar
Mr Charlies E Stevens of Columbus Indiana describes relief from bilious spells and dizziness by taking Thedford s Black-Draught. He notes weariness and sleepiness eased and energy restored after using the remedy. A BYRUP form is advertised for Cut.ounn distribution.
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Thedford
Mr. Charlies E. Stevens
Columbus
Ind
Robert C Critz Shot In Bathroom In Winston-Salem
Robert C Critz a 35 year old tobacco buyer and amateur aviator, first cousin of the late Smith Reynolds, was shot in the head in his home bathroom in Winston-Salem. He was taken to hospital and reportedly refused to comment. Relatives and authorities remained noncommittal on whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. Cruz mother was a sister of the late R J Reynolds, heir to a multibillion dollar estate.
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Winston-Salem
Robert C. Crite
Smith Reynolds
Crutz
Cruz
R. J. Reynolds
Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust in Surry County
Trustee advertises sale of real estate in two parcels in Surry County North Carolina to satisfy a deed of trust held by C C Holyfield. First tract includes lot 70 in Dobson with a roller mill and equipment. Second tract in Marsh township covers 4 1 2 acres with water power rights. Personal property listed includes a wheat mill setup and related machinery. Sale to be held at courthouse door and on the premises for cash.
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C. E. Wallace
Office of the Register of Deeds
Surry County
C. C. Holyfield
Dobson
N. C
3S. R. Coalson
W. C. Folger
8. C. McCormick
Dee Marion
Marsh Township
Mitchell's River
Mosley Ford Road
J. J. Wallace
North Carolina Keeps Dry Law Despite Potential National Legalization
North Carolinians would remain under the dry statute the Turlington act even if Congress legalizes beer and light wines. The state’s definition of liquor includes beer wine and other intoxicants. The North Carolina General Assembly would need to act to legalize sale of beer wine or whiskey in the state. Alleghany farmers sold 63 head of steers to Piedmont farmers. Granville County farmers start an onion growing project for income next year.
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North Carolina
North Carolina General Assembly
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Seattle
Washington
Tar Heel
Death
Stanly
Robert C. Critz
Alleghany
Piedmont
Granville County
Far Coast
Efird’s Dept. Store
Mi. Airy
Craddock
Terry
Terry Shoes
Onwale
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