Chicago Man Boasted Of Huge Paper Profits But Now Stock Worthless
Washington reports reveal Harley L. Clarke turned about 1 million dollars in 1925 into a 65 million dollar paper fortune by 1930 through General Theaters Equipment and related holdings. Senate records show stock and asset shifts, merger moves, and large skews in value, leaving current holdings a fraction of the former fortune.
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Chicago
Washington
Stock Market Committee
Harley L. Clarke
Clark
General Theaters Equipment, Inc
Fox Theater
Senate
Clarke
Sister Scorns Mae West's Tip and Bankers Note
The article notes a 1,000,000 share block worth 20 million after selling to bankers and a later market price of 65 dollars. General Theaters is in receivership and Clarke is no longer president with his stock likely nearly worthless today.
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General Theaters
Clarke
Death of Ray Harold Oliver in Winston-Salem
Friends and family mourn Ray Harold Oliver born June 2 1933 in High Point son of Troy and Lillian Oliver. He died Friday at City Memorial hospital Winston Salem after a brief illness. Services set from the home at 10 am Saturday with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Yadkin county following a 1 pm service.
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Troy Oliver
South Main Street
Ray Harold
City Memorial Hospital
Winston-Salem
High Point
Troy
Lillian Jackson Oliver
Maxine Oliver
Welborn Oliver
Yadkin County
Stephen Jackson
Asheboro
Mountain View
Church
William C. Dean Laid To Rest In Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral services for William C. Dean were held at his home on 218 Fourth Street and at the Baptist and First M. P. churches. Rev. W. C. Roach and Rev. Roy I. Farmer officiated with pallbearers Henry Newman, Paul Davis, Robert Davis, G. L. Webber, Carl Felds and Grady Swiggert. Flowerbearers included Catherine, Elizabeth, Martha Jane Dean, Dorothy Dean Davis, Mrs Donald Conrad and G. L. Weber as flowers. A First M. P. Church quartet sang In the Land Where We'll Never Grow Old and Abide With Me. Interment was in the family lot at Oakwood cemetery.
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William C. Dean
Fourth Street
W. C. Roach
Baptist Church
Reeds
Roy I. Farmer
M. P
Henry Newman
Paul Davis
Robert Davis
G. L. Webber
Carl Felds
Grady Swiggert
Catherine
Elizabeth
Martha Jane Dean
Dorothy Dean Davis
Donald Conrad
G. L. Weber
Oakwood Cemetery
Colored Brothers Wounded In Shooting Near Home
Willie and Norman Smith, two brothers, were wounded Thursday afternoon near 609 Elizabeth Street. Police have not identified the assailant. A third brother tried to pursue revenge but was stopped by officers. Willie was shot in the leg and Norman in the neck and arm. both taken to Burrus Memorial Hospital with non serious injuries.
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Willie
Norman Smith
Elizabeth Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Willia
Norman
Liberty or Death Demanded by Woman in Wynekoop Case
Chicago December 1. A defense demand of liberty or death was signaled by Dr. Alice Wynekoop's counsel in the Wynekoop case. The statement framed the impending waiver or pursuit of extreme legal outcomes as the defense strategy.
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Wynekoop
Chicago
Alice
Kidney relief product promises rapid bladder and kidney comfort
An advertorial claim from 1983 markets Foley Pilletake as a fast acting remedy for irritated kidneys and bladder. It asserts quick visible results within hours, flushing out potions and neutralizing acids, with easing of back pain weak bladder and joint discomfort. A money back guarantee is promised.
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Foley Pille
Governor Dinner Set in Raleigh With Public Tickets
The North Carolina Press association announces the annual Governor Dinner will be held at State College dining hall on December 8. Tickets are one dollar per plate due to limited seating, with plans for souvenirs from North Carolina manufacturers and remarks by Governor Ehtinghaus and Dean Schaub.
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Raleigh
Beatrice Cobb
Morganton
North Carolina Press Association
J. C. B. Ehtinghaus
Dean I
North Carolina
Flapper Fanny Says on Liberty and Death
A fragment quotes Flapper Fanny urging absolute liberty, contrasting views of Dr. Alice and alienists, implying a heated debate with no middle ground. The text hints at radical attitudes amid 1920s social debates.
Wynekoop denies insanity plea in Rheta murder case
Attorney Frank Tyrrell states Dr. Wynekoop has no plan to seek an insanity defense for the death of Rheta Wynekoop. He emphasizes she would not bring scandal to her family and that she is a brilliant woman from an excellent family.
Wynekoop to remain jailed as health improves
Dr Wynekoop, suffering from arterial hardening, stays in jail during recovery. Attorney Tyrrell says he will renew the fight for her release as soon as she shows signs of physical improvement.
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Wynekoop
Tyrrell
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Oliver Child
North Carolina Press
Ehringhaus
Vicki
North Main Street
Stayman
Grimes Golden Apples
Rome
Suits & O’coats
Prince Albert Tobacco
Mann’s
B. C
Staivery Day
Bargain Bay
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Peruna
Epsom Salts
Caldwell’s Syrup
Pepsin
Vieck
Glover’s Mange Medicine
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Creomulsion
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