North Carolina Senator Comments Spark Southern Optimism
The piece notes senators on vacation facing criminal charges, comments on Munn’s health after losing a boxing title, Heflin’s showy jokes, Stone Mountain monument debates, and North Carolina go getters. It quotes Senator Simmons in Wilmington predicting the South will be wealthier in 25 years and recalls Civil War era contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Wilmington
United States
North Carolina
Promising Vindication in Martin County Mob Case
Solicitor Don Gilliam in Martin County reports strong progress against a mob that abducted a jailed young man. Written confessions from at least fourteen gang members are in hand. The case underscores broad North Carolina opposition to mob action and could yield multiple penitentiary terms after early May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Dispatch
Martin County
Don Gilliam
North Carolina
Gilliam
Lukeman to Undertake Stone Mountain Memorial
The piece argues Lukeman replaces Borglum on the Stone Mountain Memorial project. It weighs Borglum's genius against Lukeman's vision, notes regional reactions, and questions whether Lukeman can rival Borglum while acknowledging Lukeman's stature as an accomplished artist. The debate reflects divergent opinions on who should sculpt the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Maul &S
Orglum
Stone Mountain Memorial
Dixie
Stone Mountain
Borgium
Lukeman
Borglum
Memorial Association
New York Church
Angelé
Michael
Aycock
Capitol Square
Raleigh
Mr. Borglum
Evening Times
Richmond Times-Dispatch
O'Donovan Lee
O'Donovan” Lee
Borghum
Duke Stadium Plans Report Stir Duke Durham Corridor
Louis Graves reports J B Duke may build a 30 000 seat stadium near Durham for major North Carolina sports shows not tied to Duke University campus. The plan would ease streetcar congestion by replacing lines with buses, justify large spend, and involve Duke and other institutions. The proposal hinges on a central exhibition field for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Duke
Durham
Chapel Hill
Louis Graves
Duke
Orange
Nimblewits
Piedmont and Northern Electric
Charlotte
Graves
North Carolina
Duke University
Substitution Debate Draws Public Attitude In City
Public discussion yesterday centered on substituting a bus system for the present electric car network. Citizens were asked to express views on the transportation change and its potential impact on local services.
Valediction and indictment of Elmer Stewart
A transcript discusses the 22 year old murderer Elmer Stewart, noting his premeditated crime and his illiteracy as a factor. It critiques North Carolina’s literacy levels and links ignorance to violence, suggesting state schooling could have altered his view of law and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Stewart
Stewart
North Carolina
Youth and murder and the price of literacy
The piece argues that violent crime, like murder, grows where literacy is low. It recalls Stewart as a cautionary example, suggesting educated individuals better understand the consequences of opposing law and facing collective retribution by officers. It links homicide with societal literacy deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suite
Stewart
Attractive Display At Young Men's Store
Robert Harris, manager of the Young Men's store, presents a straw hat window that draws attention with a set of straws and the latest in straw hats. Genial Bob intends to gather more straw materials to augment the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ¥. Harris
Bob
Argentina Bans Fruit and Vegetable Imports Amid Fly Risk
President D alvear issues a decree prohibiting importation of fruit and vegetables from countries where the Mediterranean fruit fly exists. Exceptions are lemons bananas coconuts and pineapples. Countries listed include Cuba Italy Spain Brazil South Africa Australia and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
D’alvear
Argentina
Cuba
Italy
Spain
Brazil
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Ruth Comfortable Night Before Back Abscess Operation
New York April 17 Babe Ruth rested well at St. Vincent's hospital and appeared unconcerned about the operation planned to remove an abscess on his back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Babe Ruth
St. Vincent's Hospital
High Point City Council Sets 1926 Municipal Elections and Primaries
The High Point City Council adopts a 1926 primary and municipal election schedule under North Carolina law. Registrars for four wards are named, polling places listed, and election officials assigned. registration opens March 25 and closes April 18, with gates for voter registration weekends on March 28, April 4, April 11, and April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
General Assembly of
North Carolina
General Assembly
J. BE. Hedgecock
J. P. Laffoon
H. F. Wright
Baxter Ridge
Z. M. Silman
Eugene Horney
R. L. George
E. J. Edwards
J. J. Hayworth
Prof
C. A. Smith
J. C. Cross
J. L. Sechrest
J. O. Connor
O. R. York
Geo. Kersey
P. M. Davis
J. Wesley Hedrick
A. G. Burchfield
W. W. Snider
D. P. Beck
G. O. Hayworth
Lhst
W. C. Jones
N. Main
English Street
Reighter Tailor Shop
Redding Building
North Side Fire Station
Jarrell Building
High Street
Elwood
S. Main Street
South Side Fire Station
Ellington
Mangum Avenue
Uerein
Pickett
State School Law Clarifies Attendance Rules for Children
Miss Susi West notes the state law requires children ages 7 to 14 to attend school for as many months as the local district’s public schools are in session. Exemptions exist for illness or distance, while violations carry fines from five to twenty five dollars and possible up to thirty days in jail. definitions and enforcement by county welfare officers and school attendance officials follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susié West
North
Carolina
State Board of Education
County Superintendent of Public Welfare
Investigate and Prosecute Violations of Act Section One
A directive to investigate and prosecute all violations of section one of this act. The wording indicates a formal enforcement aim by a legislative or regulatory body without detailing specific cases or entities involved.
Blaze Breaks Out at Cabinet Plant Firefighters Respond
Firemen from the Southside station answered an alarm from near the Keystone Cabinet company on Tryon Street last night. A collision occurred as the big fire truck struck William Tate’s automobile in front of G. E. Hutchens' grocery. Tate’s wife, seated inside, was slightly hurt as the vehicle and truck collided. The fire originated in the boiler room and was quickly brought under control, with no major damage to Tate’s car or the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Southside
Keyston Cabinet Company
Tryon Street
William Tate
The
Cabinet Company
Tate
East Washington Street
G. E. Hutchens
Mr.Tate
Man Walks From North Carolina Jail During Night
Elizabeth City April 17 officers found no breakage as they entered Pasquotank County jail to take Caleb McGaffity to court for larceny and speeding while intoxicated. The prisoner had escaped during the night by walking out of the jail without a lock or window broken and remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
N. C
Pasquotank County
Caleb McGaffity
McGaffity
Dependable Furniture Debut At The Kester Store
Local retailer Kester Furniture unveils a complete line of dependable home furnishings. The launch emphasizes durable woods and practical designs, with in-store displays and introductory offers for early shoppers. The event positions Kester as a full service destination for living room and bedroom sets.
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
M. Waynick
Worth Bacon
Geo. B. Crater
Mgr
Advertising Department News Department
Business Department
Associated Press
Frost
Landis Onis Kohn
Brunswick P
Fifth Ave
People’s Gas
Michigan
Bulevard
Chicago
Munn
Tom Heflin
Smithfield
Billy Sunday
Tom Best
Heflin
Walters
Richmond
Lone Wolf
Boston
Stewarts
Ers
Ruth
Miss West
Southside Fire
Majestic
City of
Chase
Great
Ment
the Kester Furniture Store
Kester Furniture Company
Rountree Traveling
Ity and Service
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