Radical rhetoric at North Carolina Labor Federation event
The article criticizes Sophie Melvin and Gastonia strikers, alleging communist ties and calls for workers to unite under capitalism. It claims her anti court bias and belief that jurors will side with capitalists reveal radical aims and compare them to other groups, asserting the broader goal is revolution rather than wage or hour adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Sophie Melvin
Miss Melvin
Federation of Labor
Charlotte
Gaston
South
How Mr Schilling Disposed Of His Estate
Eugene Schilling of Raleigh a native of Germany died in New York after ill aboard ship returning from his first visit to German kin since he emigrated He left 16000 in estate and distributed it to charity churches schools and friends St Lukes Home Rex Hospital Thomasville Orphanage his sisters in Germany receive 75 a month after death the church becomes residuary legatee with care to alleviate suffering across the bequests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Schilling
Raleigh
Germany
New York
Schilling
St. Luke's Home
Rex Hospital
Baptist
Thomasville
Temperance and Knowledge, a Socratic Reflection
A concise meditation notes that knowledge and temperance are linked. It cites I Corinthians 9 24 and Socrates to argue that learning right from wrong produces self control. The passage blends biblical and classical thought on virtue and mastery.
Atlanta Shuns Dr Hiram Evans Over Club Exclusion
Atlanta withholds social welcome to Dr Hiram W Evans as Capital City club blocks him from membership. A Washington report notes the Ku Klux Klan imperial wizard may not move here due to Atlanta’s stance. The city, home to an early Klan organizer, risks reputational impact on its race relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hiram W. Evans
Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Simmons
Publicity harms New York night clubs says World report
A New York World feature argues publicity scandals have damaged the Broadway cabarets. It notes hotel princes and out-of-town backers retreating as patrons feel like suckers. The piece describes yawning crowds and swindled locals driving many clubs to the brink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Outlands
New York World
Broadway
Slow Up Warns On Fast Pace And Health Loss
Dr. Morris Fishbein of JAMA warns that despite medical advances people are not living longer. He cites rapid modern living, overreliance on medicine, and few regular checkups as factors, while noting some gains against infant mortality and midlife illnesses. He urges slowing down to protect health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Fishbein
Cosmopolitan sympathies and liberal spirit in markets
Commentary argues that merchants value open mindedness and avoid strong religious racial or national prejudices in business settings, suggesting diverse and tolerant marketplaces attract commerce.
Reach for a Lucky Ad Sparks Candy Sales Debate
A cigarette marketing campaign sparked opposition from candy makers but did not curb candy sales. Washington statistics show a 3.32 percent rise in candy production for the first half of the year, totaling over 158 million dollars. The piece argues advertising serves the candy industry by energizing demand. It also notes police training and the University of North Carolina program to improve law enforcement attitudes through education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State University offers police training program
The University of North Carolina launches a state wide service by starting a school for police training. The article argues police departments are vital to city governance and that training improves efficiency and protection for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
University of North Carolina
School For Police
North Carolina
High Point
Opera Stars Set for Farewell Tour Returns
A roundup notes several stories from the era including Opera stars about to begin another farewell tour, Henry Ford gifting a young person a substantial watch, Billy Sunday declining a million dollars to enter films, a dam on the Virgin River near Littlefield Arizona swept away, and taxicab strikes in New York leaving pedestrians to dodge traffic.
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Virgin River
Littlefield
Ariz
New York
Love for tennis spurs talk of changing games
The passage notes agitation about removing love from tennis and suggests switching to golf. It also mentions Dr. Eckener displeased with New York streets and sending a radiogram to Mayor Walker about viewing the city from the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Eckener
New York
Walker
Graf Zeppeline Stowaway Turns 18 in New Country
The stowaway aboard the Graf Zeppelin marked his eighteenth birthday since arriving in the country. Observers note he is now considered legally an adult, prompting discussions on his future.
M C Winston Taken By Death In Warrenton
M C Winston prominent eastern North Carolina cotton mill owner and banker died yesterday in Warrenton after a two week illness from a paralytic stroke. Survived by wife Norma Page Winston two sons Cameron Page and T B Page of Warrenton a daughter Mrs William Barefoot of Wilmington a sister Mrs M C Tuck of Selman and brothers Thomas B of Oxford John Winston of Wendell plus relations to Judge Francis Winston and aviator Bill Winston. Funeral and interment will be in Selma.
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M. C. Winston
B. C. Page
North Carolina
Warrenton
Winston
Norma Page Winston
William Barefoot
Wilmington
Cameron Page
T. B. Page
M. C. Tuck
Selman
Thomas B
Oxford
John Winston
Wendell
Francis Winston
Bill Winston
Colone
Charles A. Lindbergh
Selma
Nut culture touted as profitable in North Carolina
Raleigh Aug 15 Nut culture is highlighted as a highly profitable farm venture by H M Curran of the state department of agriculture. He cites pecans as growing in value, with South’s pecan acres rising and certified trees maturing in 10 years for long term commercial crops. The NC Pecan Growers Society and state agencies promote certified trees and varieties Stuart and Schley for regional planting.
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Raleigh
H. M. Curran
State Department of Agriculture
United States
Mr. Curran
Argentine
Philippines
West
South
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Curran
North Carolina Pecan Growers” Society
State College
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Stuart
Schley
Department of the North Carolina Pecan Growers Society
Man Flies Off Lexington Ave Curve in Car
An unidentified man driving a coupe ran off the road at the Lexington Avenue curve where Highway 10 turns. He drove up an embankment into a field about 50 yards from the highway. Neither car nor driver was hurt. An ambulance was summoned but the driver had already backed out and was ready to leave. No police report was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Avenue
Yowg
Ladybugs Used to Track Citrus Mealybug Spread in California
California employs ladybugs to monitor citrus mealybug spread. About forty million ladybugs are produced annually and released systematically, ten per three acres over nearly eight thousand citrus acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Loray Outbreak Focuses South Labor Struggles
Gastonia July violence at the Loray tent colony drew national attention to southern labor disputes. Police clashed with guards and strikers, 13 men and 3 women face murder and 8 face assault charges, with trials moved to Charlotte for August 26.
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Charlotte
N. C
Loray
Gastonia
Carolina
National Textile Workers Union
Pineville
Lexington
Bessemer City
George Carter
Mizpah
N. J
C. F. Aderholt
Tom Gilbert
A. J. Roach
Joseph Harrison
Passaic
Aderholt
Fred Erwin Beat
Union
Defens
Fossil turtle found by Field Museum in Washington
A fossil turtle discovered in Washington by the Field Museum of Natural History carries six Chinese inscriptions on its shell. The inscriptions are believed to be over 4900 years old and written in early Chinese script related to the oracle bone script of Honan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsecription
Washington, D. C
Field Museum of Natural History
Honan
Davidson Schools Prepare Opening
Davidson County schools set to start the fall term next month in Lexington. The county health department led by Dr. G C Gambrell urges all school age children who have not been vaccinated to comply with smallpox vaccination requirements before opening day. Principals are alerted to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Davidson County
County Health Department
G. C. Gambrell
County Health Folicer
Sam Hege Charged With Assault for Rape Attempt
Lexington August 14. A warrant was issued for Sam Hege a well known farmer in the northern part of Lexington township on a charge of assault with intent to commit rape. The case was set for hearing before Magistrate Yokely but was dismissed when the prosecuting witness failed to appear.
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Lexington
Sam Hege
Lexington Township
Yokely
Mostly Short Words Puzzle Debris from Yesterday
A compact fragment shows a crossword style puzzle with horizontal clues like Corded cloth and To entertain and vertical clues such as To rub out and Device for peeling. It references yesterday's answers and lists several era style terms with mixed legible and missing portions.
Bank Robbery Attempt Ends With Capture After Pursuit
Everett Ferree seized a pistol and fled the bank, jumping into a Pennsylvania licensed car. Deputy Sheriff Glenn Frazier and Ernest Watson pursued, the fleeing car crashed into a tree at Brown's Cross Roads. Officers tracked fugitives through woods. Everett found behind a log and Paul Ferree captured minutes later. Paul admitted losing his pistol and intent to loot the bank.
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Everett Ferree
Pennsylvania
Glenn Frazier
Ernest Watson
Brown's
W. C. York
Asheboro
Walter Robbins
John Ward
R. A. Gaddis
Everett
Paul
Paul Fervee
Demonstration of New Highway Marking Machine Near Smithfield
Johnston county coroner James H. Kirkman invites the public to a 10:30 demonstration on Highway 22 just south of Smithfield. He will show his new highway marking and painting machine, claimed to replace 180 man days of hand work in a single day.
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Raleigh
James H. Kirkman
Johnston County
Highway 22
Smithfield
Kirkman
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Brunswick
Park Ave
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Socrates
Doctor
Henry Ford
Billy Sunday
Talkies
Ontario Liquor Control Board
Hugh
Europe
Mora
Weil
M. OC
Winston I
Chy
Lexington Ave
Carolinas
Davidson Schools
Ceek
Erin
Henriner
Aher
Ferrees
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