Norris Denies Knowledge of Jail Delivery Plot in Belore Case
In Thomas County, J Sam Norris of Quitman faced trial for allegedly aiding Pearlie Belore's jailbreak from Moultrie jail. Testimony centered on handwriting and typewriter analysis linking Norris to four disputed letters, with witnesses placing Norris in Florida and detailing jail transfer actions and a planned escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sam Norris
Quitman
Pearlie Belore
Thomas County
C. R. Blake
Albany
Underwood
Norris
J. S. Norris
Phinazee
Worris
Pearlie Belote
Davis
J. M. Simpson
L. C. Griffen
Bouie
Bouies
W. H. Dukes
Florida
Lake Butler
Sheriffs Office
White
Perlie Belote
Wickersham Urges Education Over Enforcement for Prohibition
Boston audience hears former attorney general George W. Wickersham argue that England and Wales show better paths to enforce the 18th Amendment through public education on the harms of drinking and by improving housing and cultural conditions. He warns that the nation has neglected education since prohibition began and urges preventive measures over penalties to curb lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
England and
Wales
George W. Wickersham
National Conference of Social Work
Wickersham
Census construction census starts as next step
Washington June 10 The census bureau began personal canvass of contractors in cities over 10000 population to map construction activity. Chief Morehouse estimates 75000 to 100000 contractors with over 25000 annual business, led by New York about 27000 California 19000 Illinois 10500. A mailed report blank targets paving highway building harbor work and sub contracts. States listed include Alabama 857 Florida 2342 Georgia 1014 Louisiana 1074 Mississippi 522 Missouri 4226 North Carolina 957 South Carolina 652.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Alanson D. Morehouse
Bureau
New York
California
Illinois
Dis Sa
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia Court Rules Credit Sales of Liquor Are Legal
Georgia Court of Appeals holds a credit sale of liquor is legal with indictments for sale sufficient without possession proof. It upholds rulings on credit sale evidence and addresses a separate case where a wife’s back seat warning was deemed not required in an accident. The decision also extends jurisdiction to prosecute a father for abandoning his wife and children despite initial acts in another state.
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Atlanta
Georgia Court of Appeals
Price Christian
Court of Appeals
R. H. Pickard
Georgia Power Company
Georgia
J. O. Garrett
Cherokee County
Pennsylvania
Carol Moves to Punish Enemies for Offense
Bucharest June 10 King Carol announced he would prosecute Dr Angele scu and two others for disrespectful remarks at liberal meetings. He also pardoned military offenses from World War I and confirmed laws from the boy king Michael. A cabinet replacement under Mironescu was underway. Carol seeks Crown in October at Alba Julia with Michael as prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Romania
Carol
C. Angelescu
J. Bratianu
Kostinescu
Beneterscu Braila
Likwise
Liberal
Michael
Mironescu
Nicholas Jorga
M. Jorga
Juwliu Naniu
Helen
Alba Julia
Columbus Man Found Dead in Pasture Fire Suspected Self Destruction
A coroner's jury in Columbus Georgia ruled that John B. Peacock 46 died by his own action after his body was found in a pasture five miles east of town. The body showed burns and a shotgun shell nearby. Peacock was president of a local tailoring firm facing bankruptcy. He survived by his widow three children and two sisters. Funeral services were held today.
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Columbus
John B. Peacock
Here
Georgia population shows growth in preliminary 1930 figures
Unofficial counts from 150 of Georgia's 161 counties put the state population at about 2,677,917 in 1930, up from 2,640,652 in 1920. Adjustments for new counties like Seminole, Peach, Lamar, Lanier, Long and Brantley will raise the official total near 3,099,321 or around 3,000,000 overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
Long
George
DeKalb
Fulton
Gainesville
Seminole
Peach
Lamar
Lanier
Brantley
Long County
Bears Rally After Stocks End Mixed Amid Broad Lows
In New York trading bears covered late in the session as prices rallied after over a hundred issues hit new yearly lows. The market closed with gains in some sectors while overall sentiment remained cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bears
Wall Street Slips Then Rises Amid Uneven Trading
New York equities opened with uncertainty after a steep tumble. Heavy selling eased, shares paused before noon, then some gains appeared but faded as liquidation resumed. By afternoon, a firmer tone emerged though warns of no sustained rally until brighter business news. United States Steel reported May unfilled orders down about 245 thousand tons, aligning with seasonal trends.
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New York
Wall Street
United States Steel Corp
U. S. Steel
Goodyear
Loews
Radio Geith
A. M. Byers
Electricte Power and Light
Johns Manville
J. I. Case
Allied Chemical
Foreign Relations Committee Demands Secret Papers
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee debated a resolution asserting its right to the secret papers on the London naval conference. Chairman Borah predicted approval but the panel would not advance the London treaty or further notes. Senators Borah Moses and Black were named to redraft. the vote may come later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
London
Black
Alabama
Borah
Moses
N. H
Yoowyer
Senate
Georgians Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Georgia
Orville A. Park of Macon and several other Georgians were elected members of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Georgia last night. The ceremony highlighted strong scholastic achievement among state residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHI Beta Kappa
Athens
Orville A. Park
Macon
National Scholastic Fraternity
University of Georgia
Foreign trade declines across Europe and North America
Washington reports April foreign trade contracted by nearly 3100,000,000. Europe led the drop with about 30,000,000 less exports, and North American nations reduced demand by another 30,000,000. Canada’s exports fell from 91,928,189 to 63,997,452. imports eased from 40,394,781 to 36,338,592.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Commerce Department
Europe
North America
United States
Globe
N. Amer
S. Amer
Asia
Canada
Vinson Bill Favorably Reported by Committee
The Vinson bill to authorize Georgia and Wilkinson Washington and Johnson counties to bridge the Oconee river near Balls Ferry Georgia was favorably reported today by the house interstate commerce committee. The committee also reported favorably a bill to authorize Florida to bridge the Choctawatchee river east of Freeport Florida.
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Washington
Vinson
Georgia
Wilkinson
Johnson
Oconee River
Balls Ferry
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Florida
Freeport
Weather forecast across Gulf states shows light to moderate unsettled patterns
South Carolina remains fair with gentle northwest and west winds tonight through Wednesday. Georgia sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with possible local showers in the north and gentle variable winds. Florida mostly fair then local showers in the extreme southwest portion with gentle north winds. Alabama clounds increasing tonight and Wednesday as conditions likely become unsettled in the north portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
North Portion
Nesg
Britain Issues India Report and Sets June 24 Deadline
London June 10 The Simon Commission reveals the first volume of its Indian reform report detailing population, race and religious factors and the dyarchy concept. A second volume with recommendations will be published June 24, as the commission urges constructive action to aid India's self-government movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
India
Commission On Indian Statutory Reform
John Simon
Census growth figures for chosen cities listed
Census figures show Elizabeth City 10 030 up 1 115 or 12 3 percent Winston Salem 75 272 up 26 877 or 55 5 percent Portsmouth Ohio 42 536 up 9 525 or 28 9 percent Port Arthur Texas 49 107 up 26 856 or 120 6 percent
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Winston Salem
Portsmouth
Ohio
Port Arthur
Texas
Senate Lobby Committee Divided Over Cannon Handling
Washington June 1 The divided senate lobby committee sought a plan to address Bishop James Cannon Jr defiance. Chairman Caraway met with members to finalize a public approach while others questioned the committee’s powers and Cannon's contempt. Key figures Walsh Blaine Robinson Borah weighed in on the scope and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
James Cannon
Caraway
Cannon
Walsh
Montana
Blaine
Wisconsin
Robinson
Indiana
Borah
Idaho
Murder Hunt In Chicago Over Lingle Killing
Chicago at dawn mounted a major pursuit after Tribune reporter Jake Lingle was shot dead. Rewards totaling 30000 were posted by the Tribune Evening Post and Press Club with police and private detectives reassessing the subway scene and gun and glove found at the killer's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jake) Lingle
The
Tribune
Chicago Evening Post
Press Club of Chicago
Lingle
Michigan Boulevard
Randolph Street
Ilinois Central Station
Don R. Mellett
Canton
Ohio
Scarface) Capone
Capone
Miami
William Russell
Russell
Senate panel approves vets bill reduce outlay
Washington June 10 The Senate finance committee approved a House bill to liberalize World War veterans compensation Cutting the estimated annual government outlay from at least 150 million to about 74 million dollars.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
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Pearl Belore
Michigan
Associated
Bdote
Chase S. Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
OTN
England
Sale OF Liquor Credit
FIGIS
Magr
Joseph H. Schlarman
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Leville
Iml
Peoria
Juno
King George
Ir GY
Arthur Cutten
Cutten
Downers Grove
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