Grand jury to be eliminated in Guilford judges system
A six month Guilford county grand jury yesterday urged ending the grand jury system to save money and speed trials. They supported the retiring solicitor’s proposal to add an assistant, estimating annual grand jury costs at about 3800 dollars while an assistant solicitor might cost around 1800 dollars. They argue better preparation and quicker court proceedings would result, boosting the idea’s chances in the general assembly.
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Grand Jury
Guilford County
General Assembly
Payrolls By Check Threaten Robbery Prevention
The article cautions business owners to stay vigilant against robberies and notes plants paying workers by check to curb payroll temptations. It cites a recent robbery at a cash heavy payroll as evidence that the current period requires extra security and that even entertainers like Amos and Andy have suffered daily receipts thefts.
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Amos
Andy
Senator Morrison Backs McNinch and Sees Shifts in North Carolina
The piece analyzes Governor Gardner’s reaction to Senator Morrison backing Frank R. McNinch for the federal power commission and the potential realignment with Senator Simmons. It questions Morrison’s impact on Tar Heel politics, the 1932 prospects, and the fate of party leadership as insurgents and allied figures navigate shifts in power.
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Cameron Morrison
Frank R. Mc Nineh
Federal Power Commission
Morrison
Gardner
Overman
Senator Simmons
New Bern
McNinch
Eleet Bailey
Max Gardner
F. M. Simmons
United States Senate
Batley
Snow Cleared Too Slowly In High Point
A North Carolina town struggles with snow cleanup as crews work on short schedules. City lacks trucks and training, delaying main streets during the Christmas shopping period. advocates 24 hour operation and potential volunteer aid to speed clearing.
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North Carolina
High Point
Time to keep guard over property
The confession of the man held for the robbery clears a case and reports the restoration of some, if not all, of the loot. The manner in which the money was seized is seen as impressive to deter the criminal-minded.
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Nets
Chance to Use Discarded Foot Gear in High Point
Citizens are urged to donate usable shoes and clothing to help the unemployed workers shoveling snow in High Point. The city plans to distribute footwear via Mrs. Hammond to protect welfare recipients from harsh winter conditions, with residents encouraged to empty closets of unused but usable shoes.
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High Point
Board of Public Welfare
No further use for worn clothing urged by officials
Officials urge residents to discard unused clothing now as a public service, urging a quick clearance of obsolete apparel. The message emphasizes practical disposal to reduce clutter and encourage recycling.
Following the Star. Bruce Catton Explores Christmas Spirit
Bruce Catton argues the pre Christmas period embodies a national miracle as generosity and brotherhood rise. He says giving transforms givers, aligning them with a Spirit of Christmas and the belief in shared humanity. He notes anyone can follow a star through acts of kindness.
Flashes Of Life: Adolph Lewisohn Recital at 82
New York philanthropist Adolph Lewisohn enjoyably sings at 82 during a song recital at Hunter College. In Los Angeles Jack Barry is sidelined by Jungle fever with doctors cautioning rest to avoid aggravation.
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New York
Adolph Lewis- John
Hunter College
Los Angeles
Jack Barrymore
Letter mail by evening courier could reach San Francisco next morning
Colonel Lindbergh predicted at an aviation regulation conference that a letter mailed in New York in the evening could be delivered in San Francisco the next morning, signaling a future of rapid cross country mail service.
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Gron
Lindberghood
New York
San Francisco
White House Christmas Eve Guest Faces Hospital After Accident
Tommy, brother of Mrs. Herbert Hoover Jr., lies in a hospital after losing a leg in a streetcar crash during a white blanketed Christmas Eve in San Francisco near the White House invitation.
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San Francisco
Tommy
White House
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Regulations on Riviera dress code abolished for gambling sites
Nice authorities announce the end of a rule requiring dinner clothes for entry to Riviera gambling venues and other spots where visitors may wager on games of chance. The reform removes attire restrictions tied to leisure gambling and related amusements.
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Nice
France
Riviera
Laundryman John Bush Finds Missing Shirt in Pocket
In Hillsborough New Hampshire John Bush reported a finished laundry returned with a shirt missing a clean pocketed shirt. A 50 cent note was found in the pocket where the shirt had been left.
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Hillsborough, N. H
John Bush
Guards Cut Height Rules For New Recruits In London
London reports the Grenadier Guards have lowered entrance height to 5 feet 11 inches and the Coldstream Guards to 5 feet 10 inches, reflecting a shift in recruitment standards for these elite units.
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London
Grenadier Guards
Coldstream Guards
Atlanta Man 86 to Wed Again After Divorce
T N Tanner who fought for Lee plans to marry again after a recent divorce decree. He is 86 years old.
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Atlanta
T. N. Tanner
Lee
Lady Rhondda defends working women as mothers at issue
London social entrepreneur Lady Rhondda, who runs Vast industrial enterprises, argues that women with careers make some of the best mothers in response to Miss Charlotte Cowdrey, head of a school, who claimed married women keep men from jobs.
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London
Rhondda
Charlotte Cowdrey
Estate appraisal links loans to stock exchange seat
The appraisal of J. Philip Benkard’s estate shows a $270,000 loan from Colonel H. H. Rogers to purchase a seat on the stock exchange. It also notes Arturo Peralta Ramos, who married Millicent Rogers Salm, held a 5 percent share of profits with a guaranteed $310,000 per year.
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New York
J. Philip Benkard
H. H. Rogers
Stock Exchange
Arturo Peralta Ramos
Millicent Rogers Salm
Sinclair Lewis and the awakening of American literature
The passage argues that public demand for sweetness has limited U.S. writing but praises Lewis for challenging norms. It credits him with pushing authors to portray the world honestly, noting his works like Main Street and Babbitt helped readers accept less idealized depictions of small towns and business life as spiritually empty.
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Sinclair Lewis
Stockholm
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Roosevelt urges training Porto Ricans for diplomacy abroad
Theodore Roosevelt as governor of Porto Rico advocates training young Porto Ricans for diplomatic and consular service in South America. He argues Porto Ricans merge Spanish culture with American citizenship and would serve well as representatives south of the equator, aiding understanding and sympathy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Porto Rico
U. S
South America
Roosevelt
Indiana inventor unveils illuminated keyhole device
A resident of Indiana introduces a luminous keyhole gadget described as timely for New Year’s celebrations and late arrivals. The invention promises easier entry at night with its glow enabled by a compact light source.
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Indiana
Early Christmas Shopping Answered as a Gift
A reader notes a witty remark from a man who finished his Christmas shopping early explaining it as a gift. The exchange reflects holiday humor and frugal.
Freshmen and sophomores clash over class tensions
The piece explores rivalries between younger and older students, noting rising tensions in classrooms and campus life as the social divide grows. It highlights student voices and calls for dialogue to ease friction between groups.
Mary Garden Says Old Opsras Doomed
In a clipped remark, Mary Garden warns that aging opsras are doomed while noting the divas may pursue their own ways, echoing Shakespearean tones about art and reputation.
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Mary Garden
Shakespeare
Spain reels from revolts as men flee leaders and martial law
A firsthand observer notes Bilbao and Basque villages quiet amid revolutionary upheaval. Soldiers patrol northern Spain as a general strike wanes, but outbreaks flare in Torrelavega and Oviedo. General Damasc Brerenguer remains ill yet conducts affairs from his room.
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Bilbao
Hendaye
Pyrenees
Spain
Biscay
Guipuzcoa
Madrid
Foreign Legion
Torrelevaga
Andalusia
Oviedo
Alicante
Barcelona
Damasc Brerenguer
Cara
Snow Blankets Carolinas Causing Wide Disruptions
Snow depths reached up to ten inches in Asheville and Charlotte with traffic halted across the region. Schools closed for Christmas break while roofs collapsed in Salisbury and Shelby. Two deaths tied to the cold included George Wilson in Durham and Mrs. Mary Anne Birch near Cheriton Virginia.
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Salisbury
Shelby
Winston-Salem
Mount Airy
Norfolk and Western Railway
Durham
Carolina
Florida
Hatteras
Wilmington
Atlanta
South
North Carolina
George Wilson
Patrick County
Virginia
Roanoke
Frank Skelton
Fastman
Hunter
Sieer
Ocmulgee
Skelton
Eastman Sportsman
Macon
Sweetwater Camp
Memphis
Tenn
North
Arkansas
Pos Pyet
Spuppsa
Prohibition 1 Tutt at Newark to carry on despite ruling
The National Women’s Christian Temperance Union issued a statement asserting the U S Supreme Court will uphold the 18th amendment after Federal Judge William Clark of Newark ruled it invalid. The group hailed a return to reform and challenged opponents to propose an alternative path to ending liquor traffic.
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Tutt
Newark
Clark
Chicago
National Women's Christian Temperance Union Today
Supreme Court of the United States
William Clark
N. J
Ww. Cc. T. U
Crusading Reform Claims Cited Over Pending Judge Ruling
The statement argues that crusading and reform motives were justified while acknowledging Judge Clark's ruling was pending. It notes confidence that Judge Clark would deliver the kind of decision anticipated by the W. Co. T. U., reflecting internal expectations about the outcome.
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Judg Clark
Poincare Improves as Hope Grows for Statesman
Paris reports continued improvement of Raymond Poincare, French statesman, after a sudden attack last Saturday. A bulletin from his physician Du Boidin notes ongoing improvement and says no communique will be issued before tomorrow morning’s consultation with Professor Guillain.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
Frenc
du Boidin
Guillain
Snow Grips Capital as Two Inches Fall Overnight
Snow covered the capital city for the first time this season. Two inches fell last night and was expected to accumulate on streets, while rain and more snow were forecast as temperatures rose slightly.
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Capital
Washington
Tn Capital
Ship Travels By Ship, Mule Across South America
The steamship Ollanto arrives at La Titicaca Peru after traveling by ship and mule pack. It is being constructed at Hull England and will be taken apart packed in sections to be shipped to South America, then overland by mule. The ship is 270 feet long.
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Ollanto Arives
la Titicaca
Peru
Hull
Enland
Sau America
Question on Site justice
A cryptic list references Montana fame and word clues across many numbers. The items mix nouns, verbs, and descriptors such as beverage, mercy, station, and sensor terms, creating a puzzle-like catalog without narrative context.
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