Ferguson Denounces Moody on Texas Highways Scandal
James E Ferguson claims Attorney General Moody inflated fraud claims to drive political gain. He accuses Moody and press of misrepresenting facts about highway contracts with the American Road company, asserting no bill was found against officials after five weeks of grand jury deliberations.
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Ferguson
American Road Company
Abmney General Moody
Ople
Austin
Mr. Moody
Oody
Grand Ry
Rehcan Road Company
Cody
Travis County
Attery
Moody
Grand Jury
Cisct
Post Office Warns on Postage for Christmas Cards
Washington AP report says Third Assistant Postmaster General Robert Hogan urges prepaid postage on Christmas and New York greetings. Officials warn short paid cards lose purpose and should carry full 2 cent postage to avoid delays in all post offices.
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Washington
Dec
Robert Hogar
Girl Fatally Burned Playing by Fireplace Near Oak Shade
Ellen Hammond three years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hammond, died after sustaining fatal burns from a string that fell into a fireplace. She was born March 8 1922 in Anderson South Carolina and survived by her parents and two brothers Homer and Grover. Funeral services were held at Fairfield Methodist Protestant church.
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Oak Shade School
Ellen Hammond
R. H. Hammond
Ellen
Anderson
S. C
Homer
Grover
Fairfield Methodist Protestant Church
W. M. Loy
French light heavyweights to clash in Christmas fund bout
Lucien Vinez of France accepts a 15 round title bout against Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo on December 23 for a European champion risk reward. Vinez aims for a crown. $1,000 training pay if defeated, Goodrich about $10,000 if victorious. Commission backs the match despite moves to change how bouts are judged.
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New York
Lucien Vinez
France
Europe
Christmas Fund
Jimmy Goodrich
Buffalo
Vinez
Goodrich
State Athletic Commission
Viner
Pinchot Plan for Anthracite War Fails
Governor Pinchot's plan to end the anthracite suspension failed as mine owners rejected it. A letter from operators indicated continued impasse with miners, leaving any early peace uncertain and showing no sign of renewed talks after negotiations broke off in Atlantic City on August 4.
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Philadelphia
Pinchot
Atlantic City
President Coolidge Deliberates Navy Secretary Pick in North Carolina
Raleigh Dec 2 President Coolidge weighing Joseph Daniels as naval secretary amid praise from Dr. McCauley Raleigh preacher who favors a mixed cabinet Daniels praised for directing naval matters while Wilbur is viewed skeptically by party factions The secretary of state W N Everett reports improvement after surgery and hopes for a football clash as regional high school issues unfold in Rockingham Gastonia and Sanford.
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Raleigh
Coolidge
Ernest R. McC@ley
Holy Trinity Iberan Church
Navy
Cauley
Josephus Jell
McCauley
Curti Wilbur
Prsident
Wilbur
Daniy
Raleig
Wayg
Mr. Coolidge
Rolina
Virginia
Gastonia
Sanford
Jeverett
Rockingham
Cole
Kand
Treasurers Address At Junior Order Meeting
The Junior Order United American Mechanics held a large meeting in the old Masonic hall on East Washington street last night. W Sechrest presided as G P Hood state treasurer gave an address with other speakers including J D Hughes and Prof George H Crowell.
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United American Mechanics
Masonic Hall
East Washington Street
W. Sechrest
High Point
G. P. Hood
Goldsboro
J. D. Hughes
Greensboro
George H. Crowell
D. H. Milton
J. W. Sechrest
No Damage Reported From Coastal Winds Across North Carolina
High winds that swept the North Carolina seaboard last night and early today caused no known damage according to reports from New Bern Beaufort and other coastal towns. Authorities noted the wind visit but no losses were recorded.
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Wilmington
North Carolina Seaboard
New Bern
Beaufort
Prince Wiasemsky Defends Russian Throne Claim
London reports intensify after Sergio Prince Wiasemsky son in law of Gordon Selfridge disputes Morning Post assertion he lacks right to the throne He vows to reveal family tree if needed and says his movement seeks honest government and alliances with Britain and France
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London
Morning Post
Wiasemsky
Sergio
Prince Wiasemsky
Gordon Selfridge
The
Russian National Progressives
Selfridge
Russia
Romanoffs
Viazemsky
Suzdal
Viladimer
Great Britain
France
Munich
General Wu Kang Hsin Resigns as War Minister in Peking
Peking dispatch reports General Wu Kang Hsin has resigned the war ministry. The post is now held by the vice minister as chief executive Tuan Chihui plans a responsible cabinet to enable retirement and transfer of functions.
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Peking
Wu Kang Hsin
Tuan Chi- Fui
Wheat Prices Jump to Season High in Chicago
Wheat prices surged with all deliveries rising to the season’s peak in Chicago. December grains led at $1.75 per bushel, a 43 8cc advance, amid signals of greater crop damage in Argentina and Liverpool where prices also climbed about five pence.
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Chicago
Argentina
Loverpool
Youth Claims. With Chivalry Motive In Killing Case
New York December 2 AP A 19 year old George Nye Jr was killed by his 20 year old friend Gordon Pirie. A second confession says Nye boasted of conquests over each named girl. Pirie invited him to stay the night and killed him as he slept. Pirie says it was impulse but later claims a sense of chivalry and jealousy motivated the attack. Violet Smith 17 helped obtain the second confession and says Pirie planned to dispose of the body. Pirie is jailed on homicide charges and a grand jury will be asked for a first degree murder indictment.
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New York
George Nye, Jr
Gordon Pirie
McGeehan
Pirie
Nye
Violet Smith
Margaret
Mr. McGeehan
Suny
Violet
Peace in Republican ranks guides party leaders in Congress
Republican leaders seek unity over insurgents in La Follette Nye cases. Senate plans invite La Follette to the conference while Nye gains a seat. House olive branch allows insurgents to decide on party return before committee assignments. White House says the matter is for senators to decide. Nye elated by the turn, Sorlie authority noted in appointing him.
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Washington
Senate
House
North Dakota
LaFollette
Nye
Watson
Republican Committee On Committees
Ernst
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
White House
Coolidge
Committee On Committees
Sorlie
Ladd
Privileges and Elections Committee
Wall Street gains steady with American Can leading
Wall Street stocks moved upward as trading resumed. American Can led gains, rising nearly two points, while merchandise, oil, and tobacco shares showed moderate improvement.
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Wall Street
New York
High Point Council Considers 100 Foot Main Street Width Plan
In a semi monthly session the High Point council heard planning commission building line recommendations for Main Street and South and North Main streets. They debated a 100 foot thoroughfare, approved maps sale denial, and authorized broadened permit checks with the fire chief.
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Main Street
South Main Street
North Main Street
C. S. Grayson
Greensboro
Atlanta
High Point
Planning Commission
A. B. Horney
L. S. Ford
High Point Maps
Officers For Year Are Appointed By St. Mary's Vestry
The vestry of Saint Marys Episcopal church met at R F J Johnsons home on Carrick avenue and elected officers for the year. L R Stewart was named senior warden, L F Greenleaf junior warden, Judge D C MacRae secretary, and R F J Johnson treasurer, with other routine business and committee appointments by the rector.
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Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church
R. F. J. Johnson
Carrick Avenue
L. R. Stewart
L. F. Greenleaf
D. C. MacRae
November rainfall totals at local station reach 1.55 inches
The month of November brought 1.55 inches of rain, per A B Horney chief of fire department and government weather observer. The heaviest 24 hour fall was .27 inches, with rain on 17 days. There were 16 clear days 12 cloudy and two partly cloudy.
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A. B. Horney
Murder Probe Focuses on Woman in Kirkeland Death Case
Police seek Mae Reynolds after the body of Rev. Knute Kirkeland, 69, was found in a Minneapolis duplex. Investigators suspect chloroform poisoning after a bruise on his cheek signs of luring him to a car then to the apartment, where he was killed. Reynolds, who rented the unit on November 20, reportedly planned a massage parlor.
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Minneapolis
Knute Kirkeland
Mae Reynold
University of Minnesota
Seashore
Augusburg Seminary
Northwest
North Carolina as Ideal Climate Says Weather Experts
Weather specialists praise North Carolina for its varied climate and topography. Congressman Abernethy receives a special report detailing what the weather experts believe about the state and its appeal.
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Carolina
Abernethy
Count Salm Arrives as Custody Question Roils Palm Beach
Count Ludwig Salm von Hoogstrae arrived from Europe to see his infant son with the Rogers heiress child’s mother Millicent Rogers not greeting him at the pier. The nobleman said custody would be pursued if a permanent separation occurs while he weighs returning to Europe.
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New York
Ludwig Salm van Hoogstraeten
Europe
Rogers
Palm Beach
Millicent Rogers
Otto Salm
Adolphine Salm
United States
America
Wagon Wrecked When Struck By An Auto
A one horse wagon driven by I F Gray was badly damaged last night when struck by a automobile on South Main street opposite Blair s Dairy farm. Several young men were said to have been in the Ford roadster. They jumped from the car, removed the license tag and ran. Police drove the machine to High Point as they sought the owner.
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I. F. Gray
South Main Street
Blair
High Point
Mystery Magician to Perform at High School Harvest Festival
A mystery magician will perform Friday night in the high school auditorium for the harvest festival. Senior class members organizing the event will not know the performer’s identity, only the senior advisor holds the reveal.
Kipling In Critical Condition At Burwash
London Dec 2 AP Lord Dawson king's physician summoned to Burwash to attend Rudyard Kipling whose condition is causing anxiety and concern among family and public.
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Kipling
London
Lord Dawson
Pennsylvania
Burwash
Rudyard Kipling
North Carolina Climate Praised Over Florida by Congressman Abernethy
Congressman Charles L. Abernethy cites Weather Bureau data to compare climates, arguing North Carolina's temperate zone location offers varied seasons and landscapes. Florida is described as uniformly hot with little topography, while North Carolina boasts mountains, Piedmont hills, fertile valleys, and rivers.
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Washington
Flore Ida
Charles L. Abernethy
United States Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Florida
Tropics
Hueman
Asheville
Piedmont
Atlantic
Sheriff Clarifies Meaning of Tax Notices in 1925
Sheriff Bob explains to The Enterprise reporter that 1925 taxes are due and should be paid. Deputy Sheriff R. B. Parker, tax collector for High Point township, notes many notices reflect 1925 taxes only and that 1924 taxes are already paid.
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R. B. Parker
High Point Township
Bob
The
Enterprise
Minor Court Dismissals And Acquittals In City Court
Judge Donald C. MacRae disposed of minor cases in city court today. Biss Ingram and Doris Cheek were acquitted of assault. James McLoud was tried for reckless driving and released upon condition to pay damages to W. H. Gibson. Hubert Flemming paid half the costs for operating an automobile with the cutout open. Co. F. Williams and F. Kivett were taxed with half the costs for speeding.
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Donald C. MacRae
Biss Ingram
Doris Cheek
James McLoud
W. H. Gibson
Hubert Flemming
Co. F. Williams
F. €. Kivett
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Wjs
Dan Moo
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Girl
Naval Secretary
Coolidge i
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Toffim
Daniel
Mr. Daniels
Ught
Prince Wiasemssky
la Follette
City Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
Joseph D. Cox
Cox
Campbell Scott
St. Mary’s
Rev. Knute Kirkeland
Count Salm
R. E. Powell
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