Weak Part in ZR-2 Crash Cited by Flight Lieutenant
Flight Lieutenant Wann testified the dirigible ZR-2 crash likely stemmed from a weak structural part that broke apart near the center. A uniform jacket belonging to mechanic Robert M. Boone of Owensboro Kentucky was recovered with a letter and a diamond ring found in a pocket.
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Hull
England
Wann
Humber
Robert M. Boone
Owensboro
London
America
Search for ZR-2 wreck yields no new bodies at Hull
At Hull on August 27 the ongoing grim task of recovering ZR-2 victims continued with no additional bodies found midmorning. Three American corpses already recovered are prepared for transport to the United States, though authorities may hold them to await all recoveries before sending them home together.
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Hull
England
United States
Service for Old People Sunday by Welch Memorial Church
Rev. J. H. Morton will preach a special sermon at 11 a.m. to the city’s older residents. The entire service focuses on old people with home pickup available upon request. An old-fashioned sermon and selected classic hymns will evoke traditional worship and plain Bible teaching.
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J. H. Morton
Welch Memorial Church
Cotton market opens nervous with early declines
The New York cotton market opens with nervousness and irregularity. First prices fall 11 to 15 points, December reaching 15.40, then rally to 15.56. Futures steady with October 15.20, December 15.60, January 15.65, December 15.70.
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New York
Three Governors Visit Asheville at Once
Asheville hosts three governors in one day Governor Hardwick of Georgia Governor Morrison of North Carolina and Governor Roberta Cooper of South Carolina visited for a brief stay and lunch at Grove Park Inn. Morrison did not stay long while the others met friends in the city during their trip.
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Asheville
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
Morrison
Roberta Cooper
South Carolina
Grove Park Inn
Cumberland County Votes Against Sunday Closing
In Fayetteville Cumberland County men and women vote overwhelmingly against Sunday closing laws. Among twelve proposals the smallest margin was for candy and toilet article sales at 1229 for and 354 against. The tally will guide a new law to be presented to the next general assembly.
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Fayetteville
Cumberland County
Marshal Foch Plans American Visit and Kansas City Convention
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch personally visiting the American embassy and stating he will travel to the United States. He cites the American Legion's desire for him to attend the Kansas City convention and notes the legionaries’ influence on his decision.
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Marshal Foch
America
Paris
Marshall Foch
American Legionaries
American Legion
Kansas City
Mother of Liberty: Mrs Wheelwright on De Valera and Destiny
Rochester widow Mrs Catherine Wheelwright, mother of Eamon de Valera, speaks of divine purpose guiding her son and Ireland's freedom. She insists England fears him and that his future will define Ireland's fate, while recalling 28 years in Rochester and prayers for mass before returning to Ireland.
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Rochester
N. Y
Ireland
Catherine Wheelwright
Eamon de Valera
Irish Republic
Mrs. Wheelwright
Charles Wheelwright
Rochester Optical
England
Wheelwright
America
Liberty
Onfe
Cleveland Manufacturer Charged With Mail Fraud
Canton Ohio August 27 Zebu lon W Davis a wealthy Cleveland manufacturer was arrested by Deputy Marshal Conner on a charge of using the mails to defraud. Davis waived reading of affidavit at arraignment before a U S commissioner and was released under a 25000 dollar bond for federal court in Chicago.
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Canton
Ohio
7Zebulon W. Davis
Cleveland
Conner
Davis
United States
Chicago
Marching Miners Return to Charleston in 1920s Event
United Mine Workers leader Charles F. Keeney and a marching unit from Marmet to Mingo arrived in Charleston after turning back yesterday under orders from Brigadier general H. H. Bandholtz. The arrival marks a notable moment in the miners protest movement with Keeney leading the vanguard into the city.
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Charleston
W. Va
Charles F. Keeney
United States Mine Workers
Marmet
Mingo
H. H. Bandholtz
Legion Men Tour Henderson for a Few Hours Today
Members of the American Legion of North Carolina hold their annual convention in Hendersonville touring Henderson county. Governor Morrison and Josephus Daniels spoke Friday night and a dance closes the event at Laurel Forest and Carolina Terrace. The meeting drew large crowds despite low-key controversy coverage and reports from committees. Greensborough and Winston-Salem may host next year’s gathering.
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Hendersonville
American Legion of
Legion
Daniels
Eleven Transfers Placed on Record in High Point Deeds
Deeds filed in Friday transaction list show the largest payment of 3222.15 for a Morehead township transfer from R W Harrison trustee to J W John for Charles T Wood and Wise. Other transfers include Arey to Minnie Skiff and Bertie M Kelly in Kelly and High Point with 10 and 20 dollar dealings, Griffin to Hendricks on Welborn street for 10, and multiple Kearns transfers in High Point ranging from 10 to 1500 dollars. Additional transfers cover Kendall Improvement additions in High Point, Fentress township, and Oak Hill subdivisions with minor sums and securities noted.
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Morehead Township
R. W. Harrison
Charles T. Wood and
Wise
J. W. Johnson
J. A. Arey
Minnie Skiff
Bertie M. Kelly
Kelly
High Point
Mary Griffin
C. E. Griffin
Claude Hendricks
Welborn Street
Highoint
O. E. Kearns
Effield
Kearns
Hamilton Street
A. A. Grimes
E. A. Snow
O. E. Kearns and Son
Grimes
E. F. White
E. A. Snow and
E. A. Snow and Welch Furniture Company, $5,000. K. E. Hayworth
F. D. Sparks
Kendall Improvement Company
City of
F. B. Fields
J. A. Kellenberger
Fentress Township
P. R. Cobl
Troy A. Hamilton
Ruth A. Hamilton
Thomas Hamilton
Mary Hamilton
D. O. Cecil
Hamilton Subdivision
Oak Hill
T. O. Hill
Civitan Club in Winston Salem Receives Charter
The Winston Civitan club was granted its charter at a hotel meeting led by Dr. O. B. Andrews vice president of the international Civitan association The charter presentation was attended by visiting Civitan delegates from Charlotte and featured his address on The Golden Rule in Business.
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Winston,salem
Civitan Club
O. B. Andrews
International Association
Civitans
Charlotte
Raleigh Faces Severe Water Shortage Amid Drought
Raleigh expects a water famine due to an unprecedented dry spell. City commissioners passed an ordinance curtailing water use where unnecessary. Consumption must be reduced to ensure supplies for essential city needs.
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Raleigh
Carpenters Union to Celebrate 26th Anniversary
Asheville August 27 The Carpenters Union of Asheville will mark its 26th anniversary next Wednesday night at the Central Labor union hall. A program of short talks and a historical sketch of the organization is planned, with the only charter members of the local branch in attendance.
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Enterprise
Asheville
Carpenters' Union
Central Labor Union Hall
Body of missing hacker found in Washington
The body of Maurice Booth, a public hacker, was found behind the Corinthian Yacht Club grounds at the south end of a highway bridge. Police say the death was by a self-inflicted gunshot as Booth had been an invalid for two years and unable to work.
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Washington
Maurice Booth Ieigtinbinite
Highway Bridge
Cunningham
Twenty-second Street
Paul F. Kaemmberlin
Ventosa Apartments
Thomas Rutherford
H Street
Sheriff Clements
Alexandria
Governor Sets Monthly Pardon Hearings In August
Asheville August 27 Governor Cameron Morrison announces the second week of each month will be dedicated to hearing pardon applications and pleas. He says constant interruptions for jail sentences and fines make other times impossible for addressing state business.
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Asheville
Cameron Morrison
Tobacco Markets Open September in Henderson Belt
Henderson and other tobacco markets in the belt will open September 6 inviting buyers and sellers to migrate into the area. Improved weed quality keeps South Carolina prices strong and prospects bright for Henderson markets.
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Henderson
South Carolina
Leading New Revolt in Chiapas and Tabasco
A revolutionary uprising led by Pablo Villanueva and General Aquiero Juarez was reported in Chiapas today as they aim to extend operations into Tabasco. Villanueva, a former Chiapas governor, is among the insurgent leaders.
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Mexico City
Pablo Villanueva
Aquiero Juarez
Chiapas
Tabasco
Villanueva
Henry Lincoln Johnson Reported Seriously Ill
Washington August 27 Henry Lincoln Johnson Negro Republican committeeman was reported seriously ill at his home in the capital. He was said to be suffering high blood pressure and a stroke of paralysis. Johnson was nominated by President Harding weeks ago for recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia but the nomination has not been acted on.
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Washington
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Johnson
Harding
Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
Alimony Reduction Sought by Treasury Employee
Bain Farr of the Treasury Department asks the District Supreme Court to cut his five year alimony payments to Mrs Valite N Farr of Washington. He cites dental and medical costs and his wife’s greater income from a nine room house and rental rooms. Mrs Farr obtained a divorce in 1917 after alleged cruelty and drunkenness. no children remain.
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Washington
Bain Farr
Treasury Department
District Supreme Court
Valite N. Farr
Seventh Street
Hitz
Justice Hitz
Farrs
Churches May Ask for Disarmament
Asheville churches plan to petition President Harding over a general disarmament proposal at the world conference on Armistice Day. The movement seeks to press U S officials to adopt a serious and effective stance on disarmament nationwide.
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Asheville
Harding
United States
Daugherty Appointments Void Raise White House Dilemma
Washington August 27. President Harding may face trouble filling jobs during the congressional recess as the attorney general holds that many recess appointments are illegal. The Justice Department confirms the opinion and the White House plans to submit any desired appointments to the attorney general for legality ruling.
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Washington
Harding
Department of Justice
White House
Attroney
Senate
Greensboro Civitan Club Organized In City
Nine teen business and professional men met at the O Henry yesterday for a luncheon and decided on forming the Greensboro Civitan club. C A Hines was elected temporary chairman to complete the organization.
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Greensboro
O. Henry
Greensboro Civitan Club
C. A. Hines
Elks Band Delivers Fine Concert on Alain Street
The Elks band performed last night at the stand on Alain Street to a pleased audience. The program was well received and regarded as one of the band's best efforts.
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Elks Band
Alain Street
Tax bill movement eyed ahead of tariff measure
Washington reports the senate finance committee aims to move the tax bill before tariff action. Plans call for revenue measure consideration next week with a House passage goal and submission to the senate when it convenes September 20. Sugar agreement linked to tariff is postponed. hearings timing unclear.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Senator McNary and Shipbuilder Detained After Traffic Stop
Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon and shipbuilder George F. Rodgers faced charges after refusing to stop at a signal on Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue. Both posted bail and were later released as Rodgers faced disorderly conduct charges. In a separate note, the Boy Scout Kiwanian picnic drew near 300 attendees at Camp Kiwanian, near High Point, with a formal camp presentation and various contests and prizes.
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Washington
First Precinct
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Willard Hotel
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
George Francis Rodgers
Harrington Hotel
Rodgers
E. R. Dempsey
Sunday Scout Week Ends With Concert Rally
Scout week ends with a 3 PM high school auditorium concert and rally. The Elks band provides music and short talks close the event, seen as a success with growing civic support and expected broad public attendance.
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Elks Band
Woman in Tacoma Confesses Identity of Escaped Murderer
Mrs. Helen Stubbs in Tacoma jail confessed to police that she is Maude Moore, the Knoxville murder convict who escaped after killing Leroy Hoyth, an automobile dealer. She told an officer I admit I am Maude Moore and I will go back.
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Tacoma
Wash
Helen Stubbs
Maude Moore
Knoxville
Tenn
Leroy Hoyth
Week begins with normal temperatures in South Atlantic shores
Weather forecasts for the coming week anticipate considerable cloudiness along the South Atlantic and East Coast starting Monday with normal temperatures throughout the period.
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Washington
South Atlantic
East Coast
No Pardon For Debs Until Peace Treaty Rafified
No decision on pardoning Eugene V Debs will be reached until after the peace treaty is ratified announced from the White House.
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Debbs
Washington
Eugene V. Debbs
White House
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