Advertising figures and note on accidental deaths
National Advertising Representa Frost, Landis and Kohn in New York and Chicago list offices at 250 Park Ave and Michigan Boulevard. A dated line notes Monday December 14, 1925. The piece remarks that very few deaths from unavoidable accidents are truly unavoidable.
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National Advertiing Representa Frost
Landis and Kohn
Brunswick Building
Park Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Wife Declares Final Word With Axe After Argument
A Charlotte wife ended an argument with her husband by using an axe. Police say no one else was injured as investigators review the case and the suspect is cooperating.
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Charlotte
Poteat Named Head of North Carolina College Conference
Dr. Poteat has been chosen as head of the North Carolina College Conference, a leadership move seen as unlikely to be challenged by evolutionary theories.
Hermit in California Lives On 50 Cents a Week
A hermit near Los Angeles sustains himself on fifty cents weekly and is presumed to be worth only his upkeep cost.
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Los Angeles
US Navy Armament Reduction Opposed with 12 Mile Guard
The United States argues against cutting naval armament while all vessels are required to maintain a guard at the twelve mile limit, asserting ongoing necessity for coastal defense.
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United States
Russia to be recognized by United States bankers meeting
Reporters note a meeting between Russians and American bankers improving the Soviet social standing. The fate of a ten million Duke fund donation to Carolina hospitals raises concern as Carolinas need aid more than the U S. The Florida arrest of a man with knives a razor knuckles a hat pin and ammo echoes rumors from the stale.
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Russia
United States
Carolinas
Uncle Sam
Florida
Notre Dame Coach Rockne Denial Put Under Review
Columbia claims Rockne denied existence of a Notre Dame contract. Notre Dame’s president promptly stated the school would not allow a contract to block Rockne from pursuing better opportunities, leaving the public to decide whom to believe.
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Rockne
Columbia
Notre Dame
Hoover to Hear Business Pleas on Government Relief
Trade groups in Washington met to urge President Coolidge’s program of reducing federal activity in commerce. Secretary Hoover heard the case but offered little immediate hope for broad relief, signaling a cautious path toward potential deregulation and a sane study of government business. The plan calls for a home-base statement to the president and a review of excessive regulation.
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Charlotte Observer
Coolidge
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Cheer From The Soul: Paul Horney Remembered At Funeral
Large crowd attends the funeral for Paul Horney at the Friends church praising his cheerful resilience amid severe disability. He faced suffering with a steady, hopeful spirit and left a lasting example for local residents through his optimistic conduct and quiet contributions to the community.
Missionary Work Is Futile in China Says Leader
A missionary leader argues anti Christian sentiment in China stems from injustices by Christian nations. He urges Christians to live their faith boldly at home to influence China, noting the east seeks Western civilization but distrusts its professed religion. He says conversion hinges on consistent American behavior.
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China
East
America
Hedgecock's Fall From Trust Shocks High Point
Basil Hedgecock, once trusted banker in High Point, has served nearly three years in the state prison and is now implicated in possessing whiskey while in custody. The town, familiar with his ties here, reacts with regret and confusion over how a trusted man could drift into bootlegging behavior.
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Basil Hedgecock
Hedgecock
High Point
High Point urged to review Basil Hedgecock case
The piece argues for a direct investigation into Basil Hedgecock's latest trouble to determine if an appeal to the governor or letting the law run its course would serve the greater good. It notes Hedgecock's prior release and questions responsibility of High Point in supporting his readjustment.
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Ofcases
High Point
Basil Hedgecock
Hedgecock
The Passing of the Slump in North Carolina Textiles
The article notes two years of limited cotton mill growth in the southern region and North Carolina, with weak demand and tight profitability after wartime highs. It cites renewed optimism as textile markets improve and mentions Cannons plans to build a new two million dollar factory at Kannapolis amid a wave of industrial expansion.
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South
North Carolina
Kannapolis
The Great Story By John Blake
A reflection on aging and achievement arguing that great work comes with experience after fifty. It cites Julius Caesar Gladstone and U S Steel as examples and notes leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and modern editors still active late in life despite age.
Energy and fitness sustain lifelong productivity in aging workers
The piece argues that continuous outdoor life, careful diet, and physical fitness allow sustained energy well into old age. It contrasts active nonagenarians with peers who burned out, urging society to view aging as a period of high usefulness if brains and bodies are properly maintained.
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Miles
Bell Syndicate
Proposes a grand Southern exposition for regional development
The letter from Theo H. Price urges publication to spur discussion of a large self contained Southern exposition, centrally located between New York and New Orleans. He recounts past expositions and argues the project would showcase all Southern industries and attract investment and new residents.
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New York
the Enterprise
Mississippi River
New England
West
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
South
Philadelphia
Atlanta
San Francisco
Buffalo
New Orleans
Ohio
Mississippi Rivers
Theo. H. Price
Commerce and Finance
Held For Murder In Hickory Firelight Tragedy
Arthur Ferguson, a young black man, is jailed on murder charges after Ed Brown was fatally stabbed in the negro section of Hickory around 10 PM. Ferguson was captured near Rhodhiss about an hour later. Octivia Tuttle, a young woman, is held pending a preliminary trial tonight as authorities say jealousy sparked the violence.
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Hickory
Arthur Ferguson
Ed Brown
Ferguson
Rhodhiss
Brown
Octivia Tuttle
Four Cardinals Created at Rome Consistory
Four new cardinals were created at a secret consistory in Rome. They are Monsignors Bonaventura Cerretti Enrico Gasparri Patrick O'Donnell and Alessandro Verde. Cerretti plans a U S visit to attend Chicago Eucharistic congress. Verde is noted for work on Joan of Arc beatification canonization.
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Rome
Bonaventura Cerretti
France
Enrico Gasparri
Brazil
Patrick O'Donnell
Armagh
Alessandro’ Verde
Congregation of Rites
Cardinal Cerretti
United States
Washington
Chicago
Cardinal Gasparri
Papel
Cardinal O’donnell
Cardinal Longe
Ireland
Verde
Joan of Arc
Hollywood Party Tours East Coast Cities Enjoyable Trip
A Hollywood district party led by J. A. Latimer visited Jacksonville West Palm Beach Hollywood and Rockledge on a memorable trip to the east coast. Participants included Mr and Mrs W H Townsend Mrs George T Wood and Mrs L M H Reynolds with another tour planned to depart December 26 and return Christmas Eve.
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Hollywood
Florida
High Point
J. A. Latimer
Jacksonville
West Palm Beach
Rockledge
W. H. Townsend
George T. Wood
L. M. H. Reynolds
Latimer
Three youths arrested in Greensboro theft ring
Police recovered stolen goods including coats from First Methodist Protestant church and pictures from a Greensboro porch. The trio admitted car thefts between Winston-Salem and Kernersville, used a brother’s car to move loot, and planned more crimes but were deterred. One more arrest possible as officers pursue remaining suspects.
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Greensboro
High Point
Winston-Salem
Kernersville
Rothrock
Merchants Asked To Put Out Cedar Trees
High Point merchants are urged to place cedar trees about six feet tall near store curbs. Secretary Richard Reitzel of the Merchants' association says the trees will improve the business district’s appearance during the Christmas shopping season.
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High Point
Richard Reitzel
The
Merchants’ Association
Preitzel
Evening Circle to Meet Tuesday Night
The Evening circle of the Friends auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. H. A. White. Members are asked to note the date change from Monday to Tuesday. The program will include business, a program, and social activities.
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the Friends Auxilliary
H. A. White
Casualty List of Asheville Shows Long Weekend Toll
Asheville December 14 AP two dead nine injured in 48 hours of wrecks and blasts as police and speed officers investigate possible criminal negligence. Victims include John Sumpter ga rage mechanic and John H Burgess lineman. others suffer skull fractures, shock, and serious injuries from dynamite explosions and blows by a unknown assailant.
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Asheville
John Sumpter
John H. Burgess
Carl Pruett
Swannanoa
Ida Pitt
Knoxville
Tenn
H. E. Tipton
Waynesville
O. C. Bryant
Madison County
John Lail
Sumpter
Burgess
Weaverville
Main Street M. E. Sunday School Sets Attendance Record
The Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church reports a Sunday with 635 attendees, the largest regular Sunday school ever held. Morning and evening services drew large crowds to hear Rev. Davis, with a fine quartet at the close of the service.
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Main Street
M. E
Davis
Miss Nannie Hege Buried At Friedburg
Funeral services for Miss Nannie Hege 83 who died Friday night were held Sunday at 2 at Friedburg Moravian church. Rev J F McCuiston led the service. many friends and relatives attended and floral offerings were numerous. A preliminary service was at 12 at the Weisner home on Lexington avenue conducted by Rev Mr White before the burial trip to Friedburg. The death was attributed to old age and extended illness.
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Nannie Hege
Friedburg Moravian Church
J. F. McCuiston
andMrs
A. N. Weisner
Lexington Avenue
Friedburg
Hege
Whitney granted rehearing on syndicalism case
Charlotte Anita Whitney, convicted of violating California criminal syndicalism law, was granted a rehearing after her appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Charlotte Anita Whitney
Supreme Court
State Bonds Sell Today At Figure Which Pleases Officials
North Carolina sold twenty million one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars of state bonds in lump this afternoon. Lehman Brothers bid four and a quarter and four and three quarters, while First National offered mixed rates. Clerks say Lehman appears likely to win though the council of state is in executive session reviewing bids.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Lehman Brothers and Associates of
New York
First National Bank
First National
Lehman
Council of State
S.credit
Power of State Bonds Tests and Wyatt Mercy Plea
The killing of Stephen S. Holt will be reviewed at the current criminal term led by Judge Garland A. Midgette. Durham jurors were moved to Raleigh over fair-trial concerns. Policeman Wyatt was found guilty but mercy is urged, with most urging a private-employment sentence rather than prison. The judge faces a mercy petition and potential stay if prison time is ordered. Major Wade H. Phillips heads the conservation department as governor McLean appoints board members including S Wade Marr H B Shaw D D Carroll J G K McClure John H Small and H C McClaren. the governor has not set a meeting date.
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Stephen S. Holt
Criminal
Garland A. Midgette
Durham
Raleigh
Wyatt
Midgette
Wade H. Phillips
Department of Conservation and Development
McLean
S. Wade Marr
H. B. Shaw
D. D. Carroll
Chapel Hill
J. G. K. McClure
Asheville
John H. Small
Washington
H. C. McClaren
Charlotte
Woman defends self with ax in Charlotte husband attack
Mrs. George T. Franklin, 40, is jailed after an ax strike left her husband near death at a local hospital. She says she acted when he attacked her and her father Saturday night while wielding a knife and threatening both. The stepfather, 75, also injured in the melee.
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Charlotte
George T. Franklin
Franklin
City Court Hears Wide Range of Prohibition and Gambling Sentences
Judge Donald C. Ma Rae imposed multiple road sentences in police court today as about 20 liquor charge cases were heard. Several defendants faced fines and terms for gambling, speeding, vagrancy, and larceny by trick, with some individuals referred to juvenile court.
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Donald C. MaRae
John Barlecorn
Fred Green
Walter Byers
J. E. Edwards
Preacier Sanders
Viola Thompson
Jonson Wilson
Will Rankin
Wils
Earl Setzer
Sallie Betton
Maria Farm
Sallie
Maria
L. C. Armentrout
Sammie Hunt
Cleve Garner
Marvin Garn
Robert Spencer
Trick
Wil Hefner
Wiley Hefner
Elmer Donem
Three House Fires Reported Overnight in City
Three fires occurred in the last night and this morning. The first started in a closet in C. Weevil’s East Green home and caused damage before crews stopped it. A second fire at the old N C Wheel company plant caused little damage. The third fire at Fireman G S Booney’s Wrenn street home began from an oil stove and was quickly extinguished.
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C. Weevil
East Green
Weevil
N. C. Wheel c
G. S. Booney
Wrenn Street
Mastodon fossil found near Middletown New York
A mastodon skeleton was unearthed near Middletown New York. Scientists examine the site for bones and ancient dental fragments to determine age and significance.
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry Dakilah Avg
Wwesweaswesu
H. A. Cecil
Busit
C. M. Waynickh
Worth Bacon
Dan R. Schroder
Ess
Advy, Mgr
Associated Press
N. C
Paul Horney
Friends’ Church
Paul
Chinese National Students’ Union
Yellow Republic
John Blake
Alexander
Napoleon
Julius Caesar
Gladstone
World Affairs
United States Steel Corporation
Theodore Roosevelt
Grange
Albert I. Reid
Ore
PUBL
Mountain City
South Main Methodists
City Cour
Macra
Court
Middletown
N. Y
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