Harrison on trial for life in Greenville murder case
Tom Harrison testifies in his own defense claiming he shot in a struggle to protect his wife after a December 10, 1920 murder at their home. Witness Arthur Young, a World War veteran, testifies about the shooting and a past dinner party with alcohol involved.
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Greenville
Tom Harrison
Court of General Sessions
Arthur ‘‘Monk
Young
Leaington
N. C
Harrison
Paul Trainham
Mrs. Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Gussman seeks protection amid court testimony in Coyle case
Mrs Ruth Stephenson Gussman asks Judge Locke to restrain county and state authorities from interfering as she testifies at the trial of Rev Edwin R Stephenson charged with murder in the death of Father James Coyle in Birmingham Alabama. She claims she faces danger of kidnapping or being placed in an asylum to prevent her from testifying.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ruth Stephenson Gussman
Hugh A. Locke
Edwin R. Stephenson
James Coyle
Gussman
Death of Miss Corrina Hayworth in High Point
Miss Corrina Hayworth died last night at Guilford General Hospital after a period of illness. Born October 28 1854 in Randolph County she worked as a housekeeper in several North Carolina hotels and later at a Concord inn. Survived by three brothers and four sisters the funeral is set for Wednesday at 4 PM at Springfield Friends Church with interment in the church burying ground and pallbearers named.
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High Point
Corrina Hayworth
Guilford General Hospital
Miss Hayworth
Randolph County
Eli Hayworth
North Carolina
Concord
Cyrus B. Hayworth
Sylvester Hayworth
Ohio
G. M. Hayworth
Ruth
Emley Kersey
Cornelia Swaim
C. M. Giles
D. H. Baker
Springfield Friends Church
Samuel Haworth
Clara Cox
Dugan Cox
Church Burying Ground
W. C. Jones
R. R. Ragan
M. J. Wrenn
Ed L. Ragan
D. A. Stanton
R. L. Pickett
T. F. Wrenn
O. F E. Wilson
T. E. McCrary
Federal troop decision looms in West Virginia crisis
President Harding calls officers to White House to decide on possible dispatch of federal troops to restore order in West Virginia coal regions. A 2 p.m. conference will determine if troops will be sent, as officials weigh federal action amid unrest.
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Washington
West Virginia
Harding
White House
Rankin Responds to Surgeon General Pellagra Report
Raleigh August 30 Dr W S Rankin state health officer dodges the question of courage and accuses Surgeon General Cummings of weakness in his report. Rankin cites 1 005 North Carolina physicians reporting 1 440 pellagra cases for the first seven months of 1920 and 1 364 for the same period in 1921, with 154 and 160 deaths respectively.
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Raleigh
W.S. Rankin
Cummings
Harding
Rankin
Public Health Service
North Carolina
Conference of Health Officers
Washington
Mississippi
Minister Draws Twenty-Year Penalty for Assaults
W H L McLaurin of Charlotte pleaded guilty to three charges of assaulting four young girls with intent to commit a capital offense. Judge Bis Ray sentenced him to 20 years in the state penitentiary. McLaurin, 58, was formerly a minister and had been described as subject to memory loss and eccentricities. insanity was not sustained after the guilty plea.
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Charlotte
W. H. L. McLaurin
State Penitentiary
Bis Ray
Superior Court
McLaurin
Ray
Knights of Pythias to Award Veterans Medals
In Greensboro on August 30 to honor members who joined the order at least 25 years ago, 42 local Knights of Pythias lodge members will receive veteran medals next Friday night. A musical program and additional features accompany the medal presentation and acceptance.
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Greensboro
the Knights of Pythias
Legion Organizes in Mars Hill Township
Former Madison county service men met to form an American Legion post in Mars Hill Township Asheville. They named temporary officers and filed for a charter. The post will be called the Roberson Allen Stime post.
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Asheville
Madison County
American Legion
Mars Hill
Roberson Allen Stime
Revival draws crowds at Methodist Protestant church
An enthusiastic revival is under way at the Methodist Protestant church on West English street. Rev. J. H. Moton of Welch Memorial spoke last night and Rev. George R. Brown of North Main street M. P. church will preach tonight. Services run daily at 3:00 pm and 7:45 pm through Sunday night with strong public invitation.
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West English Street
J. H. Moton
Welch Memorial
George R. Brown
North Main Street
M. P
American Killed by Mexican Bandit Near Chibela
David Emile Richards, an American citizen from Niles California, was murdered on August 26 near Chibela Mexico by unidentified attackers. His family lists Israel Richards as the nearest relative. the State Department plans to seek punishment of the murderers from Mexico.
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Washington
David Emile Richards
Niles
Cal
Chibela
Mex
State Department
Richards
Israel Richards
Mexico
Jury Holds Inquest Over Woman's Body
CLEAR WATER Florida August 30 The jury appointed by Coroner Charles H Evans to probe the death of Miss Virginia Turner will meet this afternoon with a verdict expected before adjournment Three physicians who conducted post mortems testified that the young woman was subjected to a criminal operation and county officials said this was probably the cause of death as no blood flow in the breast indicated the wound was not inflicted after death.
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Clear Water
Fla
Charles H. Evans
Virginia Turner
Fire damages Rocky Mount Cotton Mills injure equipment
A welding accident in the wheel room at Rocky Mount Cotton Mills caused a fire on August 30. Officials estimate losses at 10000 dollars, with belt ing valued at over 4000 dollars destroyed and sprinkler damage likely to shut the mill for at least two weeks.
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Rocky Mount
Woman Attacked by Negro Youth Near Newport News
The daughter of a Warwick County physician was knocked unconscious and dragged, then seriously injured by a black youth near Newport News. W. B. Jones is under arrest, charged with felonious assault and attempted criminal attack. The victim and escort were hospitalized.
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Norfolk
Warwick County
Newport News
W. B. Jones
Removing Bodies From Wrecked Ship Hull
Virtually all wreckage of the ZR-2 raised after it fell into the Humber river local officials said a British naval salvage ship arrived to assist in the work Hope remained that most airmen bodies would be recovered from the incident.
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Hull
Humber
Treaty to be sent to Senate September 21
Washington August 20 The peace treaty with Germany signed in Berlin last Thursday will be sent to the Senate on September 21 the day Congress reconvenes after a 30 day recess officials stated at the White House today.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
Senate
Congress
White House
Death to Blue Sky schemes eyed by state officials
Raleigh dispatch reports Insurance Commissioner Wade predicts the death of blue sky securities if federal regulation passes. He plans to attend the Washington convention September 5 and 6 to rally North Carolina support. North Carolina has long battled wildcat operators and seeks the act's passage to curb them. Major Gordon Smith touts NC National Guard rifle-training success at Camp Glenn. The state printing commission opens bids among Raleigh printers for a 1 million dollar contract with a tiered share plan and potential price revisions based on a labor cost study.
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Raleigh
Blue Sky Securities
Wade
Congress
National Association Securities Convention
Washington, D. C
Washington
North Carolina
Blue Sky
State Department of Insurance
Gordon Smith
Camp Glenn
Morehead City
North Carolina National Guard
Mitchell Printing Company
Edwards and Broughton
Commercial Printing Company
Bynum Printing Company
Capital Printing Company
Commission
Logan County Mobilizes In Anticipation Of Unrest After Clash
More than 1,000 men including two state police companies, deputies, and volunteers stand ready in Logan County for any developments from last Sunday's fight. Captain O R Brockus leads troops with deputies watching Clovier Blair and Sharpless while hundreds more gather near the courthouse. Dozens of armed autos and squads of five to seven move through Marmet and Cabin Creek valleys as authorities anticipate possible trouble.
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Associated Press
Logan
W. Va
Logan County
O. RR. Brockus
Clovier
Blair
Sharpless
Cabin Creek
Marmet
Lenz Creek
Mines at Whiteville shut as Logan county tensions rise
Charleston reports mines at Whiteville closed after hundreds of miners had moved toward Logan county following actions by Frank Keeney of the West Virginia miners. Adjutant-General Charnock said armed men searched homes on Davis Creek and warned they would return. Authorities note rising arming and movement toward county borders as Morgan remains silent on public concerns amid a grave situation.
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Charleston
Whiteville
Racine
Frank Keeney
West Virginia
Logan County
Charnock
Long Hussman
Davie Creek
Ira Clarke
Davis Creek
Morgan
New Boy Scout Troops Soon Forming in City
F A Cummings announces two new Boy Scout troops to be formed for boys not connected with any church group or existing troop. Interested youths should contact him at the Community Service office over the U S Provision store on South Main Street to help organize the new unit.
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Boy Scouts
F. A. Cummings
Community Service
Cummings
U.S
South Main Street
Expect Large Crowd for Made-in-Carolinas Exposition
Charlotte August 30 An executive office announcement says indicators point to a successful and largely attended exposition. The report notes high exhibitor enthusiasm and wide interest from people in both Carolina regions. It urges attendees to learn about the diversity and value of Carolinas manufactured products.
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Charlotte
Carolinas
Plans Plotted to Elevate Durham Main Railroad Tracks
Durham plans for elevating the central railroad through the city include removing the freight depot and remodeling the union station. A nine month study produced a detailed plan with an estimated total cost around 2 million dollars.
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Enterprise
Durham
Union Station
Illinois man named to foreign affairs adviser post
Washington Aug 30 The appointment of John A Wedda of Illinois a recognized authority on Poland and old Russia to the position of special adviser to the eastern European division of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce was announced at the department of commerce today Mr Wedda is well known through his magazine and newspaper contributions on eastern European economic subjects particularly on Poland and old Russia
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Washington
John A. Wedda
Illinois
Poland
Old Russia
Bureau of Foreign and
Department of Commerce
Mr. Wedda
Thirteen Cars of Liquor Move From Kansas City to New York
A train of thirteen tank cars carrying government liquor traveled from Kansas City to New York via Spencer yesterday. The cargo, stored in Kansas City for fifteen years, is described as high quality. Special agents accompanied the train to deter theft and guard the shipment.
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Spencer
Kansas City
New York
Uncle Sam
Morrison Cancels Speaking Trips
Governor Morrison cancels nearly all speaking engagements through year end to focus on state business and health. He will attend the State Fair in Raleigh and the Made-In-Carolinas exhibit in Charlotte.
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Asheville
Morrison
Raleigh
Charlotte
Major Steadmans Social Visit Highlights Bipartisan Tax Debate
Major Charles M. Steadman of Greensboro and Washington visits the city for social calls. In a brief interview he criticizes Congress for party influence on legislation and accuses lawmakers of voting without knowing the bill. He argues tax burdens shift to middle earners and notes Republican discontent, especially in the West.
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Charles M. Steadman
Greensboro
Washington
United States
Congress
Steadman
West
Business Better. Lenoir Cotton Prospects Improve
Reports from cotton manufacturers and others indicate that business is steadily improving and that prospects for the remainder of the year and for 1922 are brighter than they have been for several months.
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Lenoir
Slacker lists corrected for two North Carolina soldiers
Revision by the war department restores James Kelly of Buncombe county and David Barnhill of Pender county to good standing after proper record corrections. General Morrison explains misentries followed registration in 1917 and service dates. Corrections will be published with the original notices, requiring substantiating evidence before any changes to records.
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Raleigh
War Department
James Kelly
David Barnhill
J. F. Morrison
Fourth Army Corps
Fort McPherson
Morrison
Kelly
Buncombe County
Jamess. Kelly
John van B. Metts
Biltmore
Asheville
Pender County
Washington
Metts
Army
Navy
Husbands Continue Desertion of Wives in Durham
Four desertions were recorded in the past week in Durham County according to W. E. Stanley head of welfare work. Guilford officials report similar troubles, indicating a regional pattern of husband desertions affecting families.
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Durham
W. E. Stanley
Guilford
Judge Kerr Delivers Lengthy Strong Charge In Fayetteville
In Fayetteville on August 30 Judge John H. Kerr delivered what is believed to be the county’s strongest jury charge. The over two hour address drew a packed courtroom and set a stern warning to criminals, promising severe sentences for second offenses such as pistol carrying.
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Fayetteville
John H. Kerr
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Edwin Stephenson
Waring Jlit Furniture Men
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Rapids Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
American Walnut Manufacturers’ Association
George N. Lamb
Chicago
Cumming
Max Abernethy
Legion
Mars Hill Township
HP. Rev
Major Stedman
Ives
Tar Heels
Trouble With Records
Mildred Irene Stout
B. C. Stout
Stout
Vail Street
Rev. C. V. Brooks
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