Democrats Open Headquarters in Raleigh Campaign Center
Raleigh reports the state Democratic executive committee opened headquarters at the Capital Club building with plans to push campaign materials before November. The piece notes discussions of joint campaigning, a forthcoming handbook, and the potential race dynamic between Bickett Linney and other party figures, plus updates on tax and enforcement actions and local church and insanity commission news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Thomas D. Warren
J.R. Collie
State Democratic Executive Committee
Capital Club
Bickett
Piken
Collie
Prem
Daughtridge
Frank Tinney
Cy Thompson
Earles Aycock
Bickett-Linney
Linney
Bob Page
Alex Webb
Go Mountcastle
Wilson
Railroad Men Vote Nearly Unanimous for Strike
New York Aug. 2 ballots from four railroad brotherhoods show about one quarter of 400000 members voting on a strike question. Early counts indicate a virtually unanimous vote in favor as ballots from eastern and southeastern territories are tallied and western districts are due to be counted by weekend.
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New York
Chicago
Mississippi River
Democrats 10 Work Counties for Money in NC Drive
National Democratic committee authorizes McLean to appoint at least one per county to a finance committee in North Carolina. The panel targets 20 096 to 50 000 in pledges for the campaign with small donors and major gifts, McRae previously aiding Wilson. The group aims to unify local Democrats and press Justice Hughes’s acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh F. McRae
Wilmington
McRae
Wilson
Wilmingston
McLean
National Executive Committee
McLeanso
Justice Hughes
Washington
Hughes
Three High Point Township Deeds Filed for Registration
Three deeds filed yesterday involve High Point township property. Mary F. Welch transfers a 60 by 200 foot Fayetteville street lot for 500 dollars and other considerations. Mary F. Welch to J O Welch a 100 by 200 foot lot on Jordan street for 500 dollars and other considerations. M C Brown and wife convey one acre on the Lexington road adjoining R L Davis and Mrs Hester for 700 dollars and other considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FL. Welch
Fayetteville Street
Mary F. Welch
J. O. Welch
Jorada Street
M. C. Brown
U.S. Boees
High Point Township
Lexington Road
R. L. Davis
Hester
Taking Big Chances with Travel Without Relief
The piece warns travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting trains and steamships cannot supply it. Bowel complaints can strike suddenly and severely, so everyone should be prepared with this remedy.
Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Backache Relief
A Green Bay reader from Wisconsin reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved months of severe backaches and tired sleepless nights. The ad urges use for weak kidneys and related pains, noting availability at Mann Drug Co.
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J Gs. Wolf
Green Bay
Wis
Foley
Fie
Mann Drug Co
Evans Joins Pittsburgh Pirates From Lumberton
Lumberton August 2 Bill Evans A and M pitcher who won his first Lumberton game Monday has left for Pittsburgh to join the Pirates. Evans, a Morganton standout in the western North Carolina league, signed for a substantial spring bonus and is expected to report to training immediately. He has been a mainstay of Morganton for three years and drew interest from several major league clubs before choosing Pittsburgh.
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Lumberton
Bill Evans
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Evans
Morganton
Callahan
Williame
Neval
Lamberton
Laat Week
Galaniant
Mercanten Bugs
The G. A. R. Encampment May Be the Last in August
Kansas City hosts the 50th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic on August 29. Officials warn this jubilee reunion may be the last great gathering and could draw as many as 125000 visitors. Civil War veterans will parade by automobile as modern motorized units replace marching corps. Kansas City will supply the cars.
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Kansas
Cty
Granmy Army of the Republic
Kansas City
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedule in Effect
The schedule in effect October 1 1975 shows expected arrival and departure times at listed stations but stated that the stated times are not guaranteed and subject to conditions at the area.
Home Missions Conference Opens at Montreat
The Southern Presbyterian home missions conference opened in Montreat North Carolina under Rev Homer McMillan secretary of the churchs executive committee on home missions It runs through August Reports indicate only about 12 million of the souths 36 million population attends church and most Americans do not attend services The conference will discuss postwar immigration and church work among immigrants Indians negroes mountain people and prisoners Speakers include Rev J L Bachman Rev W E Hutchison Rev Joseph Lyons Rev Ernest Thompson Rev J A Jones William T Bilis and Rev Charles R Erdman
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J. L. Bachman
Sweetwater
Tenn
W. E. Hutchison
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Jos. Lyons
D. 10
Atlanta
Ernest Thompson
Charleston
W. Va
A. Jones
D. D
San Antonio
William T. Bilis
Continent
Charles R. Erdman
Princeton Theological Seminary
Publishers Act to Cut Newspaper Pages in Greater New York
Daily newspapers in Greater New York agreed to reduce the number of pages in morning, evening and Sunday editions by 121 pages weekly. The move aims to ease the newsprint paper shortage seen as a serious issue, and editors also voted to end the return of unsold copies.
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New York
Greater New York
Chinese Laundry Worker Weds American Girl in Danville
Chinaman aged 22, owner of a city laundry, married Miss Bessie Young 19, at 8 20 p m with Rev J C Holland officiating. The union, first of its kind in Danville, required court clerk confirmation of legality before license issuance. Russell Young, carpenter and brother of the bride, also secured a license to wed Miss Ethel Payson of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Young
Cilimaman
Ethel Payson
Durham Herald Raises Weekly Price To Ten Cents
Durham Aug 2 The Durham Herald the state’s only penny paper moves to a ten cent weekly price citing high print paper costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
North Carolina
Durham Herald
Executor's Notice for J F Blair Deceased
Executor W M Allred announces as administrator of J F Blair estate in Guilford County North Carolina that claims must be presented by July 31 1917 or be barred. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Notice dated July 31 1916.
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J. F. Blair
Guilford County
N. C
High Point
N.C
W. M. Allred
J. F. Biatt
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Horne
Eign News
W. T. Bost
House
Senate
Butler
John Morehead
J. W. Bailey
Bill Osborn
Bailey
United States
Thomas H. Vanderford
Aes
New Salisbury
Salisbury
W. B. Duttera
L. C. Isenhour
L. J. McCain
C. C. Kirk
J. ©. Trexler
Brother Duttera
Pennsylvania
Ness
Duttera
Albert Anderson
State Hospital
A. S. Pendleton
W. W. Faison
Goldsboro
Melvin Holme
New Hanover
Parker R. Anderson
National Democratic Committee
National
A. W. McLean
The
Democratic Finance Committee
Pittsburgh Pirates
Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
Montreat
Montreal
of the Southern
Presbyterian Church
Homer McMillan
United
Counry
Chinaman
Danville, VA
Lee
Bessie Young
Mrs
J. R
Young
Oclock
J. C. Holland
Keen Street Baptist Church
Ance
Commercial National Bank
She Commercial National Bank
High Point, N.C
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