Newton Highway Fight Heads To Courts Or Construction
Supreme Court siding with the highway commission leaves intact plans to build the Statesville to Newton road, with Newton needing to drop litigation to start construction soon. Judge Harding dissolved the injunction, and the next move depends on Newton’s actions and potential further appeals.
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Newton
Raleigh
Statesville
Highway Commission
Superior Court
W. ¥. Harding
Supreme Court
Commission
The
Charlotte
Bitter Winter Winds Sweep Eastern United States
Frigid conditions from the western blizzard spread across the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Eight deaths in the northwest plains and corn belt reported as heavy snow and zero temperatures grip the region. incidents include thieves fleeing due to frozen radiators in Woonsocket.
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Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf Coast
Plains States
Corn Belt
Woonsocket
S. D
Winter
United States
Canada
Nine Die as Cold Wave Disrupts Transport and Power
A severe cold wave leaves nine dead as transportation networks and wire facilities fail. Officials report widespread outages and disruptions across major corridors and urban centers, with emergency services overwhelmed and utilities scrambling repairs. The harsh weather persists, hampering rescue and relief efforts.
Fog Causes Two Railroad Accidents in New Jersey
Heavy fog disrupts rail service across New Jersey with two separate crashes reported. Four people are injured in one collision, while schedules nationwide face delays as investigators review the incidents and crews return trains to service.
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New Jersey
Col Ned M Green Denies Diverting Liquor in San Francisco Trial
Col Ned M Green the deposed city administrator faces trial in San Francisco and denies diverting government liquor for personal use. The case centers on alleged misuse of public resources during his tenure.
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Ned M. Green
San Francisco
House naval committee secret session follows testimony on treaty strength
The House naval committee convened a secret session after testimony claiming the navy is below the 5-5-3 treaty strength. Chairman Butler cautioned there is no reason for excitement.
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House Naval Committee
Navy
Butler
Railroads set October freight records nationwide
United States railroads carried 48.273 billion net ton miles of freight in October, a record high announced by the Bureau of Railroad Economics in Washington.
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United States
Bureau of Railroad Economics
Washington
Schooner Beset at Oak Island Coast Guard Endeavor
Early morning at Oak Island coast guard reports a distressed schooner near rocks. Tugs from Wilmington and Southport to aid. guardsmen poised to board as master and crew defend with arms. vessel feared to be destroyed if high winds arrive. temporary custody planned for the commander until owners are reached.
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Oak Island
Coast Guard
Pilots’ Association
Southport
Wilmington
Danville Tobacco Market Flooded With Record Leaf
Danville Virginia reports a tobacco flood with possible stock around a million and a quarter pounds. The volume could keep nine warehouses in full operation until market closes for Christmas Friday night.
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Danville
Legion group to review NC legislative program in Raleigh
North Carolina American Legion executive committee will meet in Raleigh on Thursday to study the department legislative program for the upcoming legislative session. State commander Paul R. Younts of Charlotte announced the plan.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Department of the American Legion
Raleigh
Paul R. Younts
Massey, Kershaw Man Injured in Head-On Crash
On the Monroe road a collision between J W Massey of Kershaw South Carolina and an unknown girl and a car driven by Paul C Martin left Massey and the girl injured but not seriously. Massey was arrested on concealed weapon and intoxicated driving charges.
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Charlotte
J. W. Massey
Kershaw
S. C
Massey
Paul C. Martin
Monroe Road
Adams Family Named to Legion Legislative Committee
CHARLOTTE James Adams of Concord Allen Adams of Greensboro and Wade H Phillips of Raleigh named on the legislative committee of the American Legion.
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Charlotte
James Adams
Concord
Allen Adams
Greensboro
Wade H. Phillips
Raleigh
Legislative Committee of the American Legion
Charlotte ministers push for stricter divorce laws
At the regular session of the ministerial association a resolution was adopted urging the legislature to tighten divorce laws in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
Ministerial Association
Defense claims Dunne Doheny loan not a bribe in oil case
Frank J. Hogan argues the $100,000 loan alleged by Roberts was a loan to a longtime friend and denies any wrongdoing. He portrays Roberts as slanderous and urges jurors to judge Doheny based on character and integrity, not rumors.
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Doheny
Roberts
Robert
Philadelphia
Edward L. Doheny
Hogan
Mr. Doheny
Mr. Roberts
Christmas Pageant Set for Friday at High Point High School
The life of Christ cantata will be performed in the High Point high school auditorium Friday morning at 8 40 and repeated Friday night at 7 30 for parents and patrons. Miss Louise Shipman directs with two choirs and musicians Miss Virginia Ashlin and Miss Virginia Frank. Cast includes Daphne Gentry as Angel Joseph and others with a three tableaux structure and selections by Ira B Wilson and John Prindle Scott.
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High Point High School
Louise Shipman
Virginia Ashlin
Virginia Frank
Ira B. Wilson
Wilson-Wilson
Little Town of
Bethlehem
John Prindle Scott
Helen Reich
Marjory Wofford
Daphne Gentry
J. van Cachette
Joseph
Margaret Silman
Mary
Vance Welborn
Stuart Clark
Robert Davis
Richard Marshall
Charles Parker
John Clinard
Doris Walton
Ossie Hussey
Howard Blair
C. L. Gray
Bill Montgomery
Gilbert Bernard
Howard Roper
Paul Jenkins
Helen Swain
Margaret Compton
Myrtle Beane
Rebecca Jenkins
Willie Davis
Blanche Goglsby
Lena Crissom
Elizabeth Crofell
Witness denies promised payoff in McDermott murder case
Canton report says Steven Kascholk, key witness, denied being offered a large sum for his testimony. He testified Prosecutor McClintock gave him about 180 dollars since incarceration, intended to support his children. He denied fabricating his story for ten to fifteen thousand dollars, citing fear of gang retaliation as a motive.
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Canton
Steven Kascholk
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Don R. Mellett
C. B. McClintock
Kascholk
Cotton stock and spindle activity in growing states
Cotton figures show October levels at 32,592,806 spindles and 32,586,770 active in October. November openings include 1,046,260 bales in consuming establishments and 6,292,149 in public storage. November on hand totals 1,046,260 and 6,292,149 with 17,391,290 spindles active in growing states.
Senate Enables Immigration for Aliens’ Families
Washington December 14 The senate voted to open immigration gates to 35000 wives and minor children of aliens admitted prior to July 1 1824 who have applied for naturalization.
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Washington
Senate
Prince of Wales Drawn Out in Bath Club Squash Bout
London December 14 AP Prince of Wales fell to Captain E D Shafto in a tight first round at the Bath Club losing three games to two in the squash championships.
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London
Prince of Wales
Bath
E. D. Shafto
Judge recalls faith in human nature during Doheny trial
The jurors hear testimony as Hogan questions the jurymen about belief in Mr. Doheny’s honesty. He paces before the panel and asks bluntly if they think Doheny is a crook, challenging their verdict-facing perceptions.
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Hogan
Mr. Doheny
Market Reports Poultry Chicago Dec 14
Poultry market news from Chicago on December 14 shows alive steady receipts of 13 carloads with varied price ranges for owls and springs, plus turkeys roosters and ducks with percentage changes. The report includes a long list of company and industry names in the surrounding market activity.
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Chicago
Owls
Springs
Roosters
Ducks
Copper and tin markets show firm gains and steady metals
New York reports mixed metal trading with copper quiet at 13 percent, tin firmer with spot around 68.62 and near months at 67.37, iron unchanged, lead dull at 7.90, zinc steady with East St. Louis spot and futures 70.5, and anthony curbing at 13.00.
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New York
East St. Louis
Cotton market opens easy as November report boosts later months
New Orleans December 14 AP The cotton market opened easy with January down 2 points while the bullish November consumption report lifted later months four to six points. After the call all active months rose but failed to gain strength and then eased. Highest bids: January 1209, March 1225, May 1242. Liverpool cables favorable.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Wheat Prices Slip as Liverpool Quotes Drag Chicago Market
Chicago grain prices opened lower with wheat leading the decline as Liverpool quotations weaken and cheaper Argentine wheat notes add bearish pressure. Corn, oats, and provisions also eased, with corn down about 1 to 8 cents and drifting lower through trading.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Argentina
New York cotton opens firm on renewed buying and steady cables
The cotton market opens with a 9 to 11 point rise as Liverpool cables and the census report showing domestic consumption lift sentiment. Prices advance early with January at 1205 and May at 1252, later near best by hour's end. private cables cite covering and London demand while fears of lower prices limit activity.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Dee
Wall Street Opens Firm on Merger Hopes and High Grade Rails
Buying of independent motor shares amid merger rumors and steady absorption of rail and industrial issues gave stocks a firm start. Notable gains posted by Associated Dry Goods South Porto Rico Sugar American Can and General Motors among others. A charitable drive for a Christmas Empty Stocking Fund follows the market report with community contributions listed.
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New York
United States Steel
New York Central
General Motors
Associated Dry Goods
Porto Rico
All
Chem
American Can
Eseeeress
Famous
Pacesetion CO
Tel
Cevcesevies
Aes
Todacco
C.scus
Coast Line
Bethlehem
Seteoueeees Ee
California Pet
Canadian Pac
Wouth
Old
Veces Ss
Cerro de Pasco
Cove
Chesapeake & Ohio
Mil
St. P
Northwestern
Veces
Chile
Cea
Chrysler Corp
Colorado Fuel
Consolidated Gas
Gice
WeeGuste Oo
Sceeesnes BS
Comsthin Bibel
Scevness Ee Davison Chemical
Dodge Bros. “A
du Pont de Nem
Itz Elec. Pw
Wee Miatwaad
Combustion Eng
Fepvooter
Ofa
Kaus
Sogtha
Kennecott Copper
Bretese
Ees
BOS
Lehigh Valley
Louisville and Nash
Werk
Seuen Ok
Mas and Tex
Missouri Pac
Montgomery Ward
N. Y
Norfolk and Western
North American
Noviterm Pacific
E Skies Cas
Peres Ie
Packard Motor Car
Pierce-Arrow
St L
San Fran
Woman charged in Farmers National Bank robbery
Mrs. Rebecca Bradley Rogers, charged with armed robbery of the Farmers National Bank of Buda Texas, was granted 5000 bail in Travis district court after bank employees identified her and Sheriff George Allen testified about her arrest and a statement leading to recovery of much of the stolen money.
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Tex
Rebecca Bradley Rogers
Farmers’ National Bank of
Buda
Texas
Travis District Court
George Allen
Hays County
Schooner Charles A. Dean Sails From Savannah Toward Baltimore
The schooner Charles A. Dean, bound for Baltimore, sails from Savannah carrying ties for Savannah Cresting after discharging tankage for Smith and Kelly. Captain Alberts leads the Bangor Maine home port vessel.
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Savannah
Charles A. Dean
Marine Register
Bangor
Maine
Alberts
Savannah Cresting Company
Smith and Kelly Company
Baltimore
Judge Frees Geng Tunney and Six Others in Boxing Charge
In New York on December 14, Magistrate Silberman discharged Geng Tunney, the world heavyweight champion, and six others accused of violating the boxing law for appearing on a local theater stage, ruling the proceedings were not instituted in good faith.
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New York
Geng Tunney
Silberman
Missing Woman Found in Harrogate. Christie Husband En Route
A woman believed to be missing American novelist Agatha Christie has been found at a Harrogate hotel. Colonel Archibald Christie, her husband, traveled to Harrogate on police advice to identify the woman.
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London
Agatha Clarissa Christie
Harrogate
York
Archibald Christie
Crowell Wins Largest Prize in NY Life Contest
George H. Crowell of New York Life Insurance won the top prize in the company contest by receiving the most applications and earned a trip to Charlotte as the award.
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George H. Crowell
New York Life Insurance Company
Charlotte
Balhoin Steamship Wreck near Foxe Bay
A Lloyds dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Balhoin wrecked at Akrar Foxe Bay with the crew and passengers drowned. No further details are provided.
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London
Lloyd’s
Reykjavik
Balhoin
Akrar
Foxe Bay
Stand of Women’s Clubs Presented in Current Paper
An article in Intelligent Patriotism explains the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs stance on peace. It argues intelligent patriotism supports national security and readiness, rejects both militant pacifism and unpatriotic world citizenship, and warns against anti American propaganda.
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Bulletin
The
North Carolina Federation of Woman’s Clubs
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation
United States
John D. Sherman
America
West Point
Soviet Russia
Federation
Miss Farlow Shines In Guilford College Mystery Play
Guilford College staged Seven Keys to Baldpate with strong performances led by Ruth Farlowe as Mary Norton and Ira G. Newlin as the Hermit. The cast included Reuben Bundy, Annie Wagoner, Stanley Moore, Wilmer Steele, Naomi Myrick, and others in a melodramatic mystery that drew a crowded audience.
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Guilford College
Baldpate
Stanley Moore
William Magee
Mary Norton
Ruth Farlowe
High Point
Hermit of
Ira G. Newlin
Elijah Quimby
Reuben Bundy
Saxapahan
Myra Thornhill
Esther Reece
Snow Camp
Lou Max
Robert Ayers
Summerfield
Jim Cargan
Renton
Walter Davis
Yadkinville
Thomas Hayden
Howard Cannon
Edward Moore
Liberty
Floyd Pate
Toldsboro
Leslie Murphy
Davis
Raymond Binford
Frances Osborne
Turner Moon
Walter Robertson
Minnie Koof
Hill Turner
Preservation Talk on North Carolina Forests Tonight
In Sylva North Carolina Mrs Will R Reeves field secretary of the North Carolina Forestry Association and District Forester R G Wheaton will address the gathering on forest preservation. Reeves outlines the association aims in the campaign to conserve present forests promote reforestation of cut over lands and prevent forest fires.
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N. C
North Carolina
Will R. Reeves
R. G. Wheaton
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