State Commander Stevens To Address Banquet Here Saturday
Ex service men and women from all sections are invited as Henry D. Stevens Jr state commander of the American Legion and Miss Annie Lee state president of the auxiliary speak at a banquet in the basement of the First Methodist Protestant church tomorrow at 7 30 pm. It will be Stevens first local appearance and Miss Lees first visit in official capacity with a large turnout expected. Committees finalize plans for an open event welcoming all veterans, not just Legion members, with an elaborate program and musical numbers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Henry D. Stevens, Jr
Warsaw
American Legion
Miss Annie Lee
Monroe
First Methodist Protestant Church
Commander Stevens
Miss Lee
High Point
Andrew Jackson
Allen
Amerian Legion
Themerican Legion Auxiliary
Auxilry
Bannet
Occaon
Donald C. MacRae
Andrew Jackson S
Ralph Grim
Andrew Jackson Ost
Escape of Chapman Denied by Connecticut Prison Officials
Hartford authorities denied rumors that Gerald Chapman escaped from the state prison. Deputy Starr confirmed the fugitive, twice reprieved for murder and under sentence to be hanged in 1926, remained in his cell and was not at large.
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Eport
Chapman
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Kghboring
Rald Chapman
Cotton market opens steady in New York on cover and trade
The New York cotton market opened steady with advances of 1 to 12 points on covering and trade buying. Early figures from Liverpool and crop estimates influenced sentiment, with first crop reports around 15.04 to 15.20 million bales and yield projections near 15.6 million, aiding initial demand before selling and liquidation trimmed gains.
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New York
Mber
Ahern
Liverpool
Les
Latimer In Command in Chile Mission
United States cruiser Roshes hich carried General Pershing and the Tacna Arica plebiscite commission departed yesterday afternoon for Tacna under Rear Admiral Latimer and his delegation.
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Latimer
Rica
Chile
United States
Rosheshich
General Pershing
Tacnaa
Latimer Menand
Man Recalls Mutilation After Drinking With Suspects
A man recounts being with others who harmed him and says he remembers nothing afterward. He discusses the incident during a newspaper interview, detailing the events and his subsequent amnesia.
Washington Police Probe White House Attendant Mutilation
Detectives press a broader inquiry into the mutilation of Paul McDuffie, a Randolph County native and White House policeman, after he arrives at Providence hospital with severe injuries. The injured man describes a vague abduction by three sailors, while police suspect involvement by a Black or mulatto suspect and a possible residence of the crime with a Black woman. The case coincides with North Carolina political maneuvering as Congress members face committee assignments. Senator Overman is expected to arrive amid ongoing health.
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Washington
Paul McDuffie
Randolph County
White House
McDuffie
Providence Hospital
Capitol
North Carolina
Ways and Means
Appropriations
Abernathy
Doughton
Claud Kitchin
Zemalen Weaver
Judiciary Committee
E .Y. Webb
House
Representative Poll
Stedman
Homer Lyon
Rivers and Harbors
Lee Slater Overman
Robert R. Reynolds
Asheville Globe Trotter
Stahie Lynn
Salisbury
Senator Overman
Hero Peddles Bananas On Street For Family Support
Atlanta December 4 Private Walter J Fillyan United States army awarded the distinguished service cross for extraordinary heroism in World War I is now peddling bananas on Atlanta streets to support his wife and three children. He earns about 15 dollars weekly plus 20 dollars monthly from the Veterans Bureau due to his injuries. Legion officials promise to help him secure better work. He was cited for heroism at Cunel France October 5 1918 while serving in the medical corps of the fourth infantry A E F and continued tending the wounded under shell fire despite being wounded twice. He is a Fayetteville North Carolina native who married Sadie Crawford of Union South Carolina in April 1918 before going overseas.
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Atlanta
Walter J. Fillyan
United States Army
Fort McPherson
The
Atlanta Constitution
American Legion
Fillyan
Veterans’ Bureau
Legion
United States
Cunel
France
Fourth Infantry
Fayetteville
N. C
Sadie Crawford
Union, S. C
Wall Street Opens With Gains on Strong Mellon Outlook
The New York market rose at the opening as the 312 percent bank rate eases money worries for a week. United States Steel led with a two point advance, while General Motors New York Central Baldwin Bethlehem Steel and other standard issues posted moderate early gains amid broad public buying.
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Wall Street
New York
Mellon
United States Steel
General Motors
New York Central
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel
Confederate Navy Yard Landmark Burned in Charlotte
A historic Confederate navy yard in Charlotte was burned early today destroying a storehouse and causing about 75000 dollars in damage. The blaze started shortly before 3 a.m and confined to the single building. During the Civil War the site stored Norfolk navy yard supplies moved there to prevent capture.
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Charlotte
Norfolk Navy Yard
France Moves Toward Inflation Bill in Parliament
Paris reports confirm a government proposal to inflate currency by 7.5 billion francs and impose 20 to 100 percent new taxes. The bill passed the chamber of deputies and the finance committee, with M. Briand issuing an ultimatum that a nonadopted bill would topple the government. The senate is set to discuss the measure, likely approving it despite debate.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Finance Committee
Senate
M. Briand
Finance Commission
Loucheur
France
Painleve
Bill Stephens To Be Heard In Service At M P Church
The First Methodist Protestant church hosts a revival tonight with Fred N. Tates Gospel team No 8 of the Christian Mens Evangelistic Club leading. Brother Bill Stephens, present from the tabernacle campaign, is expected to participate in the service. Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant church also reports a successful revival by Our Gang with strong personal work and enthusiasm.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
Fred N. Tate
Gospel Team No. 8
Christian Men's Evangelistic Club
Bill’ Stephens
Tabernacle
High Point
Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
Warsaw Joliboche Square Renamed for Woodrow Wilson
A square in the new part of Warsaw Joliboche is slated to be renamed in honor of Woodrow Wilson, reflecting a commemorative act by local authorities. The change affects a prominent city area and is part of urban naming updates.
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Warsaw
Joliboche
Qa Squar
Woodrow Wilson
Farmers Union Favor Australian Ballot Plans in Raleigh Meeting
Farmers and labor leaders debated the Australian ballot and school funding during a Raleigh session. They prefer Gardner’s ballot plan and Bailey’s school measures while deferring firm support for Gardner for governor in 1928. Union president R W Stone of Guilford spoke, signaling a cautious, largely Republican-leaning membership.
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Raleigh
Farmers’ Union
Max Gardner
Josiah William Bailey
Angus W. McLean
R. W. H. Stone
Guilford
Gardner
Mr. Stone
Shelby
Ond
Stone
North Carolina Railroad
Morrison
J. W. Bailey
H. Q. Alexander
Republican Conference Weighs One Issue In Party Shakeup
The Republican Party conference discusses a single issue as Butler expresses doubt about support. The National Committee chair remains undecided on aligning with Curti as debate continues.
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Republican Party
Permit Issued For Mutual Investment Store On North Main Street
Fire Chief A. B. Horney approved a permit yesterday for a two story store building on North Main Street by Mutual Investment company. The $24 000 project follows prior reports that construction had begun. Other permits issued include residences on Slane Drive Worth Street Barker Street Orlando Street East Commerce Street and a barn and garage on Best Street with values ranging from 1500 to 5000.
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A. B. Horney
North Main Street
Mutual Investment Company
Enterprise
Hunter Dalton
Slane Drive
Walter Blizzard
Johnson Street
B. Clay Hayworth
Best Street
Miss Crook Recovers After Appendicitis Operation
Miss Doris Crook, a city nurse, is recovering well after an appendicitis operation at High Point hospital and is expected to return home today. Friends are eager for her swift recovery.
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Crook
Doris Crook
High Point Hospital
Leary
La Follette Silent On Conference Attendance
Senate Republicans face a dispute over recognizing Senator-elect La Follette as a party regular. La Follette declined to say if he will attend the conference tomorrow as party leaders press plans to curb filibusters and set rules. House leaders prepare to begin work on tax reduction after the president's message amid calls for accountability.
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Washington
Senate Republican Conference
Congress
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Dawes
Underwood
Alabama
Jones
Rules Committee
House
Harrison
Mississippi
Old Trapper Objected To Invasion of His Home By Gold Miners
In the Chilko Lake region of Williams Lake British Columbia on December 4 AP reports trapper Alex Ducharme was killed after a dispute over gold prospecting. Fred Cyr is charged with murder and has left to guide a county jury to the grave. Cyr claimed self defense after a duel with Ducharme.
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Old Trapper
Williams Lake
B. C
Little Kingdom
Alex Ducharme
Chilko Lake
Fred Cyr
Cyr
Ducharme
Wilds
Talks Of Inflation In Paris Senate Debates Tax Bill
Paris December 4 The senate opened discussion on the government inflation plan and higher taxes. Senator Berenger, finance committee secretary, urged approving the bill as passed by the chamber of deputies.
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Paris
Senate
Berenger
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Great Drive Against Whisky Ring Takes Hold
Paris reports a campaign against a large whisky selling ring with broad public attention. The city sets fashion trends like nude silk stockings and risqué shimmer fades as stockings match powder tones. Parisian winter fur coats appear in Fifth Avenue style and Deauville crowds, hinting at changing tastes.
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Paris
Fifth Avenue
Deauvilles
Rum Syndicate Smashed as Bribery Officers Charged
Federal agents smash what is described as the Atlantic coast's strongest rum smuggling ring. Nineteen men arrested including ring head William Dwyer, with six coast guard members among the prisoners. Raids span New York and Long Island. six months of investigation led to 24 warrants pending. Dwyer, tied to Mount Royal and Coney Island tracks, posted $40,000 bail.
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New York
APY
Atlantic
William Dwyer
Coast Guard
Dwyer
Mount Royal
Montreal
Coney Island
Cincinnati
Prohibition
United States
Long Island
Fed
Buckner
Washington
Bill’ Dwyer
Stichman
Prohibition Department
Augusta
Coast
Rhinelander Marriage Trial Goes To Jury In New York
Wealthy plaintiff Leonard Kip Rhinelander seeks annulment from Alice Beatrice Jones a woman of mixed race The jury must answer seven questions on concealment color and intent to determine if the marriage can be annulled The judge will decide if Rhinelander is freed based on the jury findings
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White Plains
N. Y
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Alice Beatrice Jones
Morschauser
Supreme Court
Morehauser
Rhinelander
Change of Venue Considered in A C Rich Trial
Battle Creek Mich Dec 4 AP Attorneys for Arthur C Rich son of a Battle Creek manufacturer indicated a possible change of venue for the second trial after the first trial ended with a hung jury. Rich is charged with felonious assault. a former Battle Creek college girl is the com plaining witness. The jury was discharged after seven hours and fifty minutes of deliberation with vote tallies showing nine for conviction and three for acquittal.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Arthur C. Rich
Rich
Battle Creek College
State To Contract For Two Record Bridges
The North Carolina highway commission will award contracts on December 22 for two bridges larger than any prior in the state. The Chowan River bridge at Edenton will be 7 900 feet long at about 525000 dollars, and the Beaufort to Morehead City span will cross Newport river and Bogue Sound totaling about 575000 dollars with a mile long fill Between spans.
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Raleigh
State Highway Commission
North Carolina
Commission
Chowan River
Edenton
Beaufort
Morehead City
Newport River
Boene Sound
Newport
Wheat Prices Rally After Early Decline In Chicago Market
Wheat prices surged after an initial drop in Chicago trading as traders weighed Argentine crop damage and radical market shifts. Corn and oats followed wheat’s swing, with corn dipping then recovering to above the prior close while provisions held firm in step with grain.
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Chicago
Dee
Argentina
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Kenry D. Stevens, JR
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M. P
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Butler
Curti
N. Main Street
RUM Syndicate
Question OF Freedom
A. C. Rich
State
Chicago Grain
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