Butler vows continued attack over Philadelphia liquor law
General Smedley D. Butler, in Philadelphia, says he will air more letters and public allegations against Mayor Kendrick over enforcement of prohibition. He plans to recall his resignation letter and seeks to padlock the Carlton hotel and Bellevue Stratford wine venues, amid a raid at the Carlton.
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Christmas Spirit Envelops Capitol as Coolidges Prepare
Mrs. Coolidge and John Coolidge are busy at the White House as preparations for Christmas fill the Capitol. The First Lady leads festive efforts amid national holiday bustle.
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Miners Organize a New Separate Union in Pennsylvania
In Pittsburgh on December 24, a new miners’ group called the Crated Miners' Association formed among workers from several bituminous mines in the state. The leadership states the group rejects any future alliance with the United Mine Workers of America, a move dismissed by UMWA District President T. Fagan as a morale joke with no real effect.
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Midnight Mass at Saint Edwards Church Tonight
Catholics hold midnight mass at Saint Edwards Church East Green and Park streets tonight at 12 o'clock. There will be no mass on Christmas Day.
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Christmas Hold Up Shocks New York Shop
In New York on December 24 a robber entered a roadway millinery shop, demanded $900 from cash drawers and fled. Mrs Pauline Turner recounts pleading with the armed man who insisted in a tense three minute standoff just before Christmas.
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Coolidge At His Desk As Washington Enters Christmas Pause
Washington observes a three day holiday as Congress adjourns for Christmas. President Coolidge plans a quiet Christmas at the White House with a community tree lighting by a presidential act. Cabinet members and many workers depart, while others stay in the capital for the recess.
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Big Dividend by Oi company boosts stock holders
The New York firm Oi declared a 25 percent stock dividend as a midwinter perk for holders, signaling a festive increase in share value and market confidence.
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High Point Institute to Be Held at Wesley Memorial Church
The Township Sunday School association announces the High Point Institute at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on January 13 14 and 15. Dr Owen C Brown D W Sims and Miss Daisy Magee will speak on distinct Sunday school topics with sessions planned Wednesday night Thursday and Friday night. All church Sunday school workers in the city are invited and expected to attend.
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New York Cotton Rises on Strong Opening in Market
Shorts in the cotton market pushed prices higher this morning as demand replaced earlier sales and a robust tone spread through the first hour. March trade rose to about 19.9, with October and May contracts supported by foreign buyers and Liverpool interest.
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Ten Neediest Families Drive Reaches 1168 Ent Fund
The Enterprise Ten Neediest Cases drive in High Point reports 1 168 dollars raised as of 2 PM with optimism it will top 1200 before the day ends. Contributions from individuals and groups are earmarked for the High Point Board of Public Welfare to aid the needy, following yesterday’s earlier amount.
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Enterprise To Take Two Holidays For Christmas Season
The Enterprise will not publish tomorrow or Saturday to observe two Christmas holidays. Management says employees have worked faithfully all year and readers won’t object to time off for Yuletide at home with families. The next issue appears Sunday morning.
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Jamestown Woman Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. Bertha L. Hassell wife of EK. E. Hassell was found dead in bed at her Jamestown home. She had suffered asthma for some time and this was given as the cause of death. She was 42 and is survived by her husband two sons Edgar and John Hassell three daughters Adam Eva and Francis all of Jamestown her father and stepmother Mr and Mrs John W White a half brother and three half sisters.
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Beautiful Christmas Posters Light Up Main Street Scene
Two large Harriss Poster company displays grab attention on South Main between the N C Public Service office and Welborn Furniture. One shows a Nativity with Mary Joseph and the Magi, animals, and Bethlehem star. the other depicts civilization rising from dawn with a church and crowds entering modern industry and transport.
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Night Before Christmas Chaos in High Point
Christmas Eve mood in High Point blends bustling shoppers and quiet doubt as merchants report steady trade. The piece notes generous aid to the poor, church efforts, and a town ready for the holiday despite changing social ties.
Governor McLean Faces Limits on Western Union Rates
Raleigh reports that Governor McLean cannot influence the Western Union rate petition as the state corporation commission controls intrastate tariffs. opposition from the Farmers' Union state convention grows, with possible further actions. Also recounted are daylight thief Slim Anderson’s return and a raid on the state hospital area with a police station robbery figure, all linked to broader crime concerns in Raleigh.
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Priests Seek End to Anthracite Miners Strike
In Scranton 16 Catholic priests claim to represent about 85 percent of anthracite miners and urge a return to work pending arbitration. They sent letters to Major Inglis and John L. Lewis requesting negotiations to end the strike. Inglis says operators are ready to meet any time, objecting only to evaluating specific settlement plans.
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Babe Ruth Poised For Big Season After Training Push
Arthur McGovern, Ruth's gym instructor, says the slugger has shed eight pounds to 222 and reduced his waist by four inches after two weeks of workouts. Ruth, who collapsed from the flu last spring, must maintain daily one hour sessions to stay in shape and avoid fat gain, McGovern notes.
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Russia sought to avert war records 1914 minutes reveal
Stanford University archive finds July 24 1914 Russian ministry minutes translated by Ros bert C Binkley show Foreign Minister Sarzanov urged Serbia to delay armed resistance and officials sought to contact other powers to persuade Austria Hungary to grant Serbia more time to answer its ultimatum following the Archduke assassination. France is not implicated.
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Cotton opens higher on better cables in New Orleans
The New Orleans cotton market opened with gains of five to eight points as January contracts rose to 18.95, March 18.57 and May 18.27 amid holiday covering and talk of acreage cuts. New York also reported 75,000 bales of January notices, signaling tendered stock on contracts.
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New York
Night of terror as fourteen held up in Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 24 a wave of robberies left fourteen residents attacked by groups of armed men cruising in fast cars. Two suspects were arrested after a car with an Illinois license plate tied to the incidents was found. several victims were beaten and one man shot. Police say an organized band of Negro robbers is suspected and broadened patrols will operate at night.
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Man Held for Hold-Up Near Jamestown Identified
Frank Merritt Oakdale merchant was held up and shot on the Jamestown Oakdale road. C D Hagewood of this city was arrested after Deputy Parker and officers identified him as one of the four assailants. he waived preliminary hearing and faces Guilford Superior Court on charges of attempted highway robbery and assault with intent to kill. Bond set at 5000.
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