National Advertising Representatives Bruns wick and Chicago offices
Strange remarks note Lukeman is reported to have started drilling Stone Mountain, a claim contrasted with the public fuss over a very rich man's ancestors. The item lists advertising reps and office addresses in New York and Chicago, dated Tuesday December 1 1925.
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National Advertising M
Frost, Landis and Kolin
Brunswick
Park Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Lukeman
Stone Mountain
Henry Ford Calls Business Sound Amid Global Tensions
The article notes Ford praising business strength while Europe shivers as the Locarno pact is signed in London. It also mentions Florida promoting earthquake safety over California, a cold spell, and floods. A Wilmington prisoner claims seven murders, then High Point issues show nearly three million dollars in new housing permits.
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London
Europe
Texas Governor Won’t Call Special Session
The Texas governor told the Baltimore Sun she would not convene a special session. General King apologized for calling testimony a damn ed rot and said he would keep his thoughts to himself.
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Texas
The
Baltimore Sun
General King
Wilkes County Roots and a Political Glimpse
Wilkes county is described as the state's largest county and noted for moonshine. The piece also calls Otto Wood a native. Pinchot's plan to settle the coal strike failed quickly but renewed press attention on Gifford, aiding a benevolent figure seeking the presidency.
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Wilkes County
Otto Wood
Pinchot
Gifford
United States
Locarno Peace Signings Filmed By British Crew
The British captured on film today the signing of the Locarno peace treaties and will send the footage to this country immediately. The action follows questions over the treaty’s authenticity and future implications.
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Locarno
The Raleigh Times marks fiftieth year with commemorative edition
The Raleigh Times celebrates its 50th anniversary with essays on its past, present, and future. Irving Cheek contributes a reminiscence column joined by elder aldermen sharing longer memories of the town. The paper is praised as courageous and forceful, and the editor hopes for further growth in the next fifty years.
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Raleigh Times
Times
Irving Cheek
the Times
Merchants urged to close Saturdays earlier in High Point
A column argues pastors urge city merchants to close by 9 pm on Saturdays to ease overlong shifts for clerks and improve shopping efficiency. It notes differing views on timing, Christmas rush impacts, and the need for buyer education while praising workers and urging fair expectations.
High Point Builds Three Million in 1925 Says City Leads in Construction
The city of High Point spent about three million dollars on building in 1925. Builders report most new structures housing stores factories and residences are immediately occupied. Officials note this reflects genuine demand and population growth rather than a boom. Outlook remains strong with continued construction in coming years.
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High Point
The Locarno pact heralds a new era of peace
A London signed Locarno treaty aims to end major wars by reducing their probability. The piece argues Europe bears responsibility for warfare while America and the Orient favor peace, and notes the pact does not guarantee a great war will never occur but lowers its likelihood.
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London
Locarno
Mars
Europe
Roems
America
Orient
Locarno Pact hailed as greatest peace treaty of all time
The current cautious review credits the Locarno pact with democratic spirit and worldwide welfare, arguing it ends periodic personal conflict among England France Belgium Italy and Germany. It contrasts Versailles as a postwar settlement and views Locarno as a lasting covenant of peaceful cooperation.
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England
France
Belgium
Italy
Germany
Locarno
The Duty Dodger
In an office of about a hundred workers many staff shirk work and evade tasks. The author notes half the women dodge duties by delaying or avoiding duties and spending time away from their desks. He argues diligent workers would advance while duty dodgers keep their paychecks thin.
Local Men Convicted for False Pretense in Davidson County
Milton W. Cashatt of High Point and John A. Cecil of High Point were found guilty in separate cases in Davidson County Superior Court for false pretenses. Prosecutors allege they obtained a $75 note by false representations involving H. H. Koonts a Lexington merchant. Cashatt reportedly accompanied Cecil to Koonts store and pretended Cecil was Cashatt’s son and solvent. Both defendants denied the allegations and any false representations.
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Milton “W. Cashatt
John A. Cecil
High Point
Davidsons County
Tum Hon
H. H. Koonts
Lexington
Cashatt
Lexington Bank
Cecil
Koonts
W. H. Cashatt
Jamestown
Conrad Fined for Violating Dry Law in Police Court
G A Conrad was fined 100 dollars and costs for violating prohibition. He had no appeal and bond set at 250 dollars. Dock Lewallen received 30 days on county roads for vagrancy after appeal. Mattie Cecil and Ruby Turner were released on condition of employment after vagrancy conviction. Bennie Horn was fined 5 dollars and costs for drunken driving. nol pros in other cases.
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G. A. Conrad
Donald C. MacRae
Guilford Superior Court
Pond
Dock Lewallen
MacRae
Mattie Cecil
Ruby Turner
Bennie Horn
Horn
Feldman’s Clothing Store Sold To NYC Investor
Announcement of the sale of Feldman’s Clothing to E. S. Marshall of New York for Marshall Semmel Inc. Mr. Marshall is in town finalizing the purchase and intends to engage in chamber of commerce activities. He lists nearby New York firms as potential plant interests.
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Feldman’s Clothing
Man
New York City
Feldman
South Main Street
E. S. Marshall
Marshall-Semmelman, Inc
New York
Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Sizemore
Borah Aims to Give President Power Over Anthracite Mines
Senator Borah of Idaho prepares a bill in the Senate granting full power for the president to take over and operate anthracite mines during a national emergency, according to AP dispatch from Washington dated November 30.
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Washington
Borah
Repubican
Idaho
Senate
Milk Drive Aims to Nourish Undernourished City Children
Mrs. Cen-Smith, chair of the sale of tuberculosis Christmas seals, announced seals are available from High Point druggists. Funds will feed 165 undernourished children in city schools with milk, starting today. A pint per child at recess, $11.76 daily, $235.20 monthly, aims to sustain daily distribution through May 1. The Women’s Club auxiliary leads fundraising to boost High Point’s strength.
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en-Smith
Comae
High Point
Bay Street
Elm Street
Emma Blair
Cloverdale
Grimes Street
Oak Hill
High Point Creamer,, Company
Women’s Club
New Building Under Construction on North Main Street
Construction has begun on a two story brick structure at North Main Street where the Fred Barbee marble plant once stood. Built by Mutual Investment company the building will house Coffield Furniture upon completion. The 40 by 90 foot structure is described as modern in construction. Also under way is a 40 by 90 foot building on North Wrenn Street nearing completion to be used as a garage by Grady and Claude Culler.
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North Main Street
Fred Barbee
Mutual Investment Company
Coffield Furniture Company
Ok and Sons
Cone
North
Wrenn Street
Grady
Claude Culler
Muscle Shoals Power Plan Tied to Lease Securing
The minority report outlines a plan for Muscle Shoals power if a lease is not secured. It calls for continuous power to eligible users but prohibits resale and requires reserve power to go to specified customers. It also details pricing and potential relinquishment of control by the Muscle Shoals board.
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Southern Power Company
Southern Public Utilities Company
Southern Power
Muscle Shoals Board
Muscle Shoals
Atlantic storm warning issued for shipping
Weather Bureau issues advisory warning ships of a tropical origin storm off northeast Florida moving northeast with increasing intensity. Strong northeast to north winds likely along the Atlantic seaboard within 24 hours, with probable gales and severe conditions anticipated. Advisory covers Jacksonville to Boston.
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Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Weather Bureau
Jacksonville
Boston
Mass
Florida
Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Work Resumes
Drilling on the Confederate memorial at Stone Mountain restarts in Atlanta with Augustus Lukeman taking personal charge. He plans to clear excess stone, begin the hall of memory, and lay out a 650 foot mountain base featuring a 300 foot lagoon, amphitheatre, and 48 plus 13 steps leading to the Unknown Confederate Soldier tomb.
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Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Augustus Lukeman
Lukeman
Hall of Memory
Union
New York Cotton Opens With Mixed Early Moves
Near month liquidation appears to rise while foreign buyers seek later months. Early prices swing from slight declines to gains as December and January slip, while May and later terms rise. Light offerings leave the market quiet after initial absorption as Liverpool weather and continental buying influence futures.
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New York
Liverpool
Continental
Brabham Trial Postponed in Winston-Salem Case
In Winston-Salem a trial involving M. W. Brabham and a female Sunday school convention delegate was postponed until Wednesday due to the woman’s illness. Both defendants deny the hotel act violation charge.
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Winston-Salem
M. W. Brabham
Court
Brabham
Prominent Junior of State Dies at Rocky Mount
Rev. Charles A. G. Thomas, a renowned Baptist preacher and state chaplain of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, died in Rocky Mount after a period of illness. He was 68 and survived by his widow, five sons, a brother, and a sister. Funeral services were held at Seensel with the Headatier Order in attendance. Thomas had served as state chaplain for many years and was elected for life at the last exter meeting. he also held the post of past grand chaplain of the Junior Order of the United States.
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High Point
Charles A. G. Thomas
American Mechanics
Rocky Mount
Meantserrigg L Headatier Order
Thomas
Exfler
Aso
United States
H. M. Thomas
Richmond
J. B. Thomas
Hampton
P. J
R. V
J. H. Thomas
Arthur Thomas
Portsmouth
Susie V. Thomas
Virginia City
Juniors Gather Tonight at Old Masonic Hall
High Point Juniors invite the public to a 7 30 evening gathering in the old Masonic hall on East Washington street. State officers W M Linder of Nashville and C W Snyder of Winston Salem are expected to attend, possibly arriving from Salisbury where the state chaplain Rev Charles A G Thomas was laid to rest.
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High Point
Masonic Hall
East Washington Street
W. M. Linder
Nashvile
C. W. Snyder
Winston-Salem
Charles A. G. Thomas
Salisbury
Demurrers In Fall's Case Will Be Argued
In Washington on December 1 AP reports demurrers filed by Edward L. Doheny Albert B Fall and Harry F Sinclair against government conspiracy indictments in oil cases will be heard Friday The defendants argue indictments after a prior quashing are faulty and that Fall conspired as interior secretary to deliver leases to others while that power lay in the navy secretary.
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Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Edward L. Doheny
Albert B. Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
McCoy
District Supreme Court
Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Navy
Dreyfus Proposes Rain Interruption Rule for Pirates
President Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh Pirates plans to submit a rule at the December meeting allowing games halted by rain to resume from the interruption point. The proposal aims to standardize the handling of rain delays for the world champions.
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aRin
Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburgh Pirates
Tornado Hits Sofia Near Navy Area Destroying Homes
A destructive tornado struck the outskirts of Sofia near the Navy area destroying three dozen homes and forcing residents to flee their houses during the night. Damages blocked roads and responders worked to assess injuries and secure the area.
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Sofia
Navy
Fin
Disappearance links to Chicago bombing probe shocks city
Herman Linneman, 65, chairman of the Chicago Master Barbers association, vanishes amid a state prosecution sweep that names Lena Schrock Rice and eight others in bombing conspiracies. Lineman's letters plead innocence as searchers later locate his body on Lake McHigan shore. Several suspects are jailed. 119 bombings blamed since January with $300,000 in property damage. A nearby blast damages a building near a police station, affecting Alegro family upstairs.
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Hicago
Herman Linneman
Chicago Master Barbers’ Association
Torneys
Lake McHigan
Lena Schrock Rice
Linneman
Rice
Joseph M. Sangerman
Fred Wanquist
Joe Avanzio
George Martini
Louis D’andrea
Frank Schiro
Master Barbers’ Association
George Mills
Journeymen Barbers’ Association
Martini
Robert E. Crowe
Alegro
Firpo Plans Return to U S Boxing Route
Argentine heavyweight champion Luis Angel Firpo says he will return to the United States to pursue fights, aiming to face Jack Dempsey again after leaving Argentina in March and touring London and Canada before a U S bout.
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Buenos Aires
Luis Angel Firpo
United States
Jack Dempsey
Firpo
Argentina
London
Canada
Dempsey Open to Firpo Rematch in Los Angeles
Word from Los Angeles says Jack Dempsey will give Firpo another bout with Los Angeles as the battleground. The champion may fight before facing Harry Wills in July and would meet Firpo or any opponent in a ten round decision bout or a 12 round no decision fight.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Firpo
Dempsey
Harry Wills
Wagner's Jewelry Store Offers Largest Line Yet
Buy now and have it off your mind. Our line is the largest we have ever had. Wagner's Jewelry Store.
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Wagner’s
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Wilmington
Dodger
John Blake
Milton W. Cashatt
Coffield Furniture Co
Tammany
Albert T. Reid
Iber Et. Reid
Wes
Borglum
Barbers’ Association
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