Duke University aims to rival the continent in beauty and learning
The article praises Duke University's expansion funded by J. B. Duke and Professor Flowers. It argues the plan seeks to surpass any American campus in beauty and completeness, with artists collaborating to create a landmark southern institution. It notes the challenge of matching top continental standards while celebrating the project’s potential impact on North Carolina and the South.
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Duke University
Flowers
Middlewest
West
Duke
J. B. Duke
Easter Eggs and Public Figures in a Light Morning Wire
A collage of light news items from an early AP package includes the White House Easter egg hunt using cold storage eggs, a Cambridge man choosing tobacco over his wife, Tom Jimison facing a $500 fine instead of 60 days, and commentary on wages under $25 a week. It notes a Pacific fleet voyage, a Japan seismograph report, Paris taxi license protests, and a Tip from Prince Cantecuzene’s daughter’s marriage to Mr Smith. Also mentions a record Easter warmth, a Mexican bullfighting crowd, a Virginia judge’s hunting death, and a Ku Klux Klan gathering in Asheville on May 6 with possible national echoes. Former Gov Morrison helped alter Jimison’s sentence to $500, suggesting further funding would be appreciated.
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Morrison
Jimison
Farmers miss by five billion in fair return estimate
The national council of farmers says farmers nationwide earned about five billion dollars less than a fair return last year. The statement notes marketing volatility and calls for better cooperation, though many oppose cooperative marketing efforts.
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National Council of Farmers
Ford to Erect Plant Near Paris Reflects Foreign Bias
The announcement of a Ford plant on the Seine near Paris signals a policy shaped by foreign prejudice against American goods in Europe. tariffs and local sentiment drive makers to locate abroad or in British Empire regions to appease the domestic buyer. The Ford Global reach meets European retail bias while English and French buyers prefer locally produced variants.
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Ford
Paris
Europe
British Empire
No Conviction On Capital Decree
The piece argues American support for capital punishment varies by region and gender. It notes Georgia commuted a death sentence for a woman, California would not seek it for an insane killer, and North Carolina shows selective mercilessness. It contrasts English belief in capital punishment with U.S. hesitations and cites North Carolina’s high homicide rate and rare executions.
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Georgia
Trevenze
California
South
North Carolina
England
Robesonian Ethics and Law Debate on Capital Punishment
The Robesonian notes that if revolvers were banned and law power applied fully, homicide rates might drop. It critiques the lax public opinion that spares murderers and suggests the law should be enforced or amended, but the state shows no mood to act.
Palestine the Holy Land tour by Editor Enterprise
The editor chronicles a journey through Haifa Acre and Mt Carmel into Jerusalem. Highlights include Elijah on Carmel, the Valley of Sharon, ancient sites of Samson and Delilah, the Golden Gate and Damascus Gate, the Holy Sepulchre with its multi-faith chapels, Via Dolorosa, and the Mount of Olives. Three religions deem Jerusalem holy, with notes on the Wailing Wall, Garden of Gethsemane, and tombs along Olivet.
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Palestine
Holy Land
Haifa
Acre
Mt. Carmel
Elijah
Baal
Sharon
Isaiah
Jerusalem
Samson
Delilah
Abraham
David
Solomon
Jesus
Titus
Tower of David
Damascus Gate
Golden Gate
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Omar
Holy Sepulchre
Via Dolorosa
Calvary
Pontius Pilate
Dioius
Veronica
Mount of Olives
Gethsemane
Christ
Journey Through Egypt and Bible Lands by R. K. Terry
The author recounts a long travel narrative from Jericho to Cairo, detailing Jericho, Bethlehem, Alexandria, the Nile valley, Karnock, Luxor, and Cairo. He notes ancient sites, mosques, pyramids, tombs, and the beauty and heat of Egypt, with reflections on religion, history, and human knowledge, closing with a farewell from R. B. Terry.
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Solomon
Jerusalem
Jericho
Jordan
Bethlehem
Jesus
Church of Nativity
Chapel of Nativity
Alexandria
Alexander the Great
B. C
Caesar
Anthony
Cleopatra
Cairo
Egypt
Verdi
Nile Valley
Nile Sella
Luxor
Karnock
Nile
Tut
Pyramids of Cheops
Palace Hotel
Shepherd's Hotel
Europe
Caivre
Cheops
God
Abraham
Isaac
Heliopolis
Joseph
Moses
Pythagoras
Euclid
Plato
Herodotus
Heropolis
Christ
Rk. B. Terry
Criticism of Cullowhee Normal Institute Chairmen by AG
Raleigh April 14 The attorney general Brummitt criticizes Cullowhee Normal Institute chairman Walter E Moore for also serving as attorney for the school. The report says Moore and W W Watt are antagonized, calls a $85 000 heating plant contract invalid, and recommends new engineers. Governor McLean ordered the probe and will appoint a new board of trustees.
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Raleigh
Walter E. Moore
Cullowhee Normal Institute
MacLean
Brummitt
Moore
W. W. Watt
Charlotte
McLean
Novelty Musicians to Play This City
Georgette's Famous Players of Musical Novelties and Swiss Bell Ringers perform matinee and night at the high school auditorium Wednesday. The group uses at least 15 novelty instruments including dulcimer aluminum tubes oceaina musical roses hand bells xylophone accordion steel guitar and more. They report a popular program with strong praise in England and across the continent and harbor plans for an enthusiastic Gloucester reception.
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Georgette
England
Gloucester Star
Forest fires threaten homes near Blacksburg
Blackburg Va Apr 14 Fire wardens worry over two fresh forest fires that yesterday grew dangerous. One blaze near Otey along the north fork of the Roanoke River between the Norfolk and Western and Virginia railroads threatened several houses. A second fire on the south side of Brush Mountain moved northeast toward Poverty Hollow where fires burned last week.
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Blacksburg
Otey
Norfolk and Western
Virginia
J. P. McKenna
Brush Mountain
Poverty Hollow
Wall Street opens higher amid mixed early gains in New York
Wall Street moved irregularly higher at the opening as Du Pont gained 15-8, Famous Players climbed a point, and U S Steel, American Can, and Studebaker posted small fractional advances. American Sugar Refining initially leaped to a new peak, while Maxwell House slipped 1 18 points on profit taking.
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Wall Street
New York
Dupont
U. S. Steel
American Can
Studebaker
Maxwell A
Smith Delivers a Stirring Speech on Prohibition
Colonel Dan Morgan Smith, World War II veteran and head of the Bat talion of Death, spoke at Wesley Memorial Church on The Spirit of America advocating for nationwide prohibition. He attacked opponents of the 18th Amendment, urged stronger law enforcement, and recalled World War I battles including a heroic act by a Jewish soldier.
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Dan Morgan Smith
Wesley Memorial Church
Smith
Mr. Smith
Gould
World League Against
Stith
Hindenburg Line
Pershing
Miss Tizzie Gooch Plans New York Shopping Tour
Miss Tizzie Gooch departs tonight for New York City to acquaint herself with upcoming creations for superior wear. Miss Gowch will see time on Friday, attending events related to the same fashion ventures.
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Tizzie Gooch
New York City
Tim New Creations
Sapuier Wear
Gowch
Love affairs aired before police judge in court
Grace Goss Sinie Robertson and Henry Williams faced Judge Matt Hedgecock in police court. Grace and Sinie were fined for affray, Sinie fined for disorderly conduct, Grace cleared of assault, Henry given four months on the roads with suspended sentence tied to a $20 fine and keeping apart from Grace and Sinie.
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Grace Goss
Sinie Robertson
Henry Williams
Matt Hedgecock
Grace
Sinie
Cums
Henry
Ivey Crump
Guildford Superior Court
Oscar Barnette
Guy White
Harrison Bass
Fred Williams
Roy Alexander
W. M. Squires
Wilbur Keyes
Willie Robertson
Alcoholism rises after money stabilization in Germany
Berlin reports an uptick in alcoholism admitted to hospitals as money stabilizes and finances improve. Specialists urge long term mind treatment and total abstinence, noting hypnosis and suggestion show promise for those willing to quit drinking.
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Berlin
Germany
Haupt
Waldfrieden
Klaupt
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Early Gains
The New York cotton market opened steady after an initial 2 point rise driven by rainfall concerns and boll weevil fears in the Southeast. A Census Bureau report showing March domestic mill takings at 258,674 bales, down from 485,540 last year, weighed on prices as local and Southern selling emerged. July fell from 24.55 to 24.40 and October from 24.36 to 24.23, about 7 to 9 points lower, with light offerings and a quiet, steady tone by hour end.
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New York
Census Bureau
Record Opening Promises High Attendance in A A Pennant Race
CHICAGO April 14 Preparations for record breaking attendances at the opening today of the American Association pennant race at Boulsville Indianapolis Toledo and CyrcdHiile veto made The season kicks off with fanfare as teams prepare to challenge for the title and fans await key matchups and standings.
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Chicago
Boulsville
Indianapolis
Toledo
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Tex Rickard
Asheville
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