Second primary to decide gubernatorial winner in South Carolina
Coluabia records show a second primary needed after Aug 29 voting. Col. L. Blease leads with about 60,864 votes, McLeod 54,237, others trailing. four women candidates for state superintendent defeated. Lieutenant governor race remains open with Jackson and Adams leading.
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Columbia
S&l. C
South Carolina
Columbia Record
Cole L. Blease
Blease
Thomas G. McLeod
Bishopville
McCleod
Jackson
Aiken
Adams
J. K. Owens
Bennettsville
North Carolina Leads U.S. in Tax Revenue After Year Overlap
North Carolina posted 122,392,690 in revenue surpassing Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Alabama combined by over 5 million, while Florida and South Carolina trailed. Collector Grissom notes relief from changes in exemptions favoring the rich. Seaboard official Stanley visits Raleigh amid strike settlement talks. Norfolk Southern declines comment on shop reopenings as trains and equipment are preserved.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Pilus
South Carolina
Grissom
National
Congress
Noor
W. L. Stanley
Seaboard
Stanley
Cahill
Norfolk-Southern
Bituminous Coal Strike Ends in Pittsburgh District
The bituminous coal strike in the Pittsburgh district ends at noon as Pittsburgh Coal Co. signs an agreement with the United Mine Workers. The company was the last in the district to reach terms.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Co
United Mine Workers
Coal Bill Momentum In House As Senate Targets Next
Republican leaders expect passage of the administration coal distribution bill before night adjournment with little chance of amendments. Senate plans to take up coal legislation after the soldier bonus measure. Rail and mine seizure talk linked to White House reports. Daugherty orders a new justice unit to probe alleged west rail stoppages. Coal loadings reach 30 054 cars, the highest daily total since the strike began.
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Washington
House
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
White House
Jennings Bryan
Na Rayburn
Texas
Qeneeda
Daugherty
Justice Organization
The
Association of Railway Executives
Shotguns Taken By Soldiers at Spencer Rail Shops
Salisbury August 30. Troops under Colonel Scott seized shotguns at the Spencer railway shops as black workers arrived this morning amid reports they went armed yesterday. Pickets found two shotguns. no arms on the workers who reportedly slipped through guards.
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Spencer Rail
Colonel Scott
East Spencer
Southern Railway
Col Scott
Local Kiwanis to Attend Show for Winston-Salem Swim Pool
At a recent Kiwanis meeting members voted unanimously to attend a musical comedy presented by the Winston-Salem club on September 5. Proceeds fund the East Winston-Salem swimming pool project. The gala will feature local talent with New York scenery and costumes. cast includes more than fifty Winston-Salem girls.
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Kiwanis Club
Kiwan's Club of
Winston- Salem
Winston-Salem
New York
Johnson Extends Lead in Republican Senate Nomination
San Francisco Aug. United States Senator Hiram Johnson maintains a strong lead over C. Moore in the Republican senatorial race. From 2,544 of 6,695 precincts reported Johnson at 105,524 to Moore’s 74,819 votes.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Hiram Johnson
C. Moore
Johnson
Moore
Four Cases Disposed Of In Municipal Court
Four cases were disposed of in municipal court this morning. Grady Lloyd and John Jester were tried on a charge of false pre tense. Jester was dismissed. Lloyd held for next term of superior court under $200 bond. Prayer for judgment continued to September 30. Holmes sentenced to 30 days on county roads for assault. Vaughn vagrancy suspended on condition stay away from High Point. Rosa Evans found not guilty of breach of peace. Grimsley Greensboro paid costs and took up a worthless check after warrant for passing the check. check previously used to pay fine for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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Grady
Lloyd
John Jester
Arthur Holmes
Bertie Vaughn
High Point
Rosa Evans
J. B. Grimsley
Greensboro
Rotary Outing Set At Albion Millis Farm
The High Point Rotary club plans an outdoor meeting at 6:30 tomorrow evening at Albion Millis farm on the Greensboro road. Joseph D. Cox chairs the program committee and promises a good time for Rotarians and their wives or lady friends. If rain comes, the gathering will move to the Presbyterian hut at the same hour.
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Albion Millis’ Farm
High Point Rotary Club
Greensboro Road
Rotarians
Joseph D. Cox
Presbyterian Hut
Massacre murder probes begin as jurors hear testimony
In Marion Illinois the grand jury opens hearings into the Herrin massacre. Witnesses enter guardedly to recount the June riot that killed three union miners and nineteen employees of Southern Illinois Coal Co. Prosecutors Brundage Middlekauf, Sheriff Thaxton, and Coroner McCown present as Judge Hartwell suspends court for a tribute to Francis I Peabody.
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Marion
Grand Jury
Herrin
Ard
Willamson
County
Union Miiers
Southern Illinois Coal Co
Dewitt T.hartwell
Francis I. Peabody
Edward J. Brundage
Charles W. Middiekauf
Alvin Thaxton
William McCown
Col
Samuel] N. Hunter
Brundage
Little Hope Weld For The Entombed Miners Today
Jackson California August 30 The rescue of 47 Argonaut mine prisoners seemed unlikely as miners labored six hours a shift to breach the slate wall dividing the Argonaut and Kenne dy mines at the 2600 foot level. U S bureau of mines crew of ten men relayed down the shaft reach 2700 feet while fire raged below and flames crawled upward in the shaft threatening the entombed miners since midnight Sunday.
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Jackson
Argonaut
Kennedy
Four Real Estate Sales Filed Yesterday
Four deeds were recorded in the register of deeds office yesterday with modest sums involved. A. Schiffman and wife sold to W. L. Hicks and wife in High Point township for $1 and other considerations. H. G. Robertson et al sold to Mary Wilson property in Guilford county for $1 and other considerations. Southern Real Estate Co sold to Charlies H. Denny and T. W. James property on North Elim street for about $2,000. Charlies T. Barbour and wife sold to W. H. Apple property on Martin and Tuscaloosa streets for about $500 plus another lot for $10 and other considerations.
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R. H. Wharton
Register of Deeds
High Point
A. Schiff
W. L. Hicks
High Point Township
H. G. Robertson
Mary Wilson
Guilford County
Southern Real Estate Company
Charlies H. Denny
T. W. James
North Elim Street
Charlies T. Barbour
W. H. Apple
Martin and Tuscaloosa Street
Mr. Barbour
High Point Visit Noted by Lexington Resident George White
George White of Lexington visited High Point yesterday, appearing as a notable local arrival and sightseeing participant during the day’s activities.
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George White
Lexington
High Point
Knoxville Shooting Leaves Woman Wounded and Attorney Injured
Miss Ollie Hurst was mortally wounded and attorney George Reavis in serious condition after a man identified as Frank Cotton opened fire on them in Knoxville Tennessee late Monday night. Police hunt Cotton who allegedly fired five shots in a jealous rage near Reavis deli catessen.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Ollie Hurst
George Reavis
Frank Cotton
Miss Hurst
Cotton
Reavis
International News Service
Sutton
Gas Price Cut By Atlantic Refining Company
Atlantic Refining Company announced a one cent per gallon reduction in tank wagon gasoline price in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The new price is 23 cents a gallon.
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New York
Atlantic Refining Company
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Fuel Orders Streamlined for Direct Mine Purchases
The state fuel administrator says only direct mine buyers may apply to the chamber of commerce for purchase forms. Buyers must supply purpose, amount, on hand and in transit data, obtain a notary seal, and secure bank funds proof before the state fuel commission will approve the order to the designated company. Retail dealers get allocations based on community needs and estimates.
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Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Sizemore
Secyatare
State Fuel Commission
Fuel Commission
Nnd
Railroad Guards Slain in Ambush at Hamburg Crossing
In Augusta Georgia August 30 two Southern Railway guards were attacked at dawn while guarding property near Hamburg South Carolina across the river. EE M Foster 24 was killed instantly and Reedy Booth 22 was fatally wounded and died in hospital. Bodies found on a road to the railroad ships. Foster shot and stabbed Booth shot with a rifle and beaten about the head.
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Augusta
EE. M. Foster
Reedy Booth
Southern Railway
Hamburg
8. C
Booth
Foster
Three Days Left to Settle Delinquent Taxes in Town
Delinquent taxpayers have three days to pay to avoid property being put up for sale next Monday. Tax collector R B Parker and deputy sheriff will be at the office behind Atlantic Bank & Trust Co on Washington Street to receive late payments through the rest of the week.
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R B. Parker
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
Washington Street
Mr. and Mrs Oliver Smith Visit Raleigh Guests
Mr and Mrs Oliver Smith of Raleigh are guests of Mrs W C Jones on North Main Street.
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Oliver Smith
Raleigh
W. C. Jones
North Main Street
Funeral for William T Welborn Held at East Green Street Baptist
William Thurman Welborn died in a Greensboro hospital after injuries from a fall from a box car near Hill Top. Funeral services were conducted at East Green Street Baptist Church with Rev. J. E. Lanier and Rev. J. M. Hilliard officiating. Pallbearers included Floyd Thomas, John Reach, Chas Wright, D. T. Andrews, Will Wood, and John Allred.
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William Thurman Welborn
Greensboro
Hill Top
East Green Street Baptist Church
J. E. Lanier
J. M. Hilliard
Floyd Thomas
John Reach
Chas Wright
D. T. Andrews
Will Wood
John Allred
Cotton Opens With Modest Decline On Liverpool Cables
The New York cotton market opened lower amid scattered southern selling and liquidation after the call, with little crop news to spark optimism. December futures dipped to 22.62 then recovered to 22.66, while October 22.55, December 22.78, January 22.60, March 22.62, and May 22.06 showed firmer quotes despite the early decline.
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New York
Liverpool
Funeral services for Mrs Laura Leonard held at M E church
Mrs Laura Alice Leonard died at a local hospital on Monday. Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm by Rev T J Rogers at the South Main Street M E church. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers named among friends and relatives.
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Laura Alice Leonard
South Main Street
M. E
T. J. Rogers
Oakwood Cemetery
Preddy
J. . Foust
J. &. Jester
Carl B
Bonus amendments prompt White House talks with Harding
Reported White House discussions with President Harding aim to weigh the MereNary reclamation and Simmons foreign debt amendments. Observers say the additions may make the bonus measure more controversial than before.
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Washington
Aug
White House
Harding
Simmons
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O. J. Coffin
Pittsburg
Gual Bill
Rayburn
Salisbury
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Dannot
Logal
R. O. Self
W.T. Welborn
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