Hoover Sees 1926 Prosperity If Caution Holds Recklessness In Check
Secretary Hoover stated prosperity should continue in 1926 unless reckless optimism overrules ordinary caution. He cited favorable world and U S economic conditions, high wages, abundant capital, and strong production while warning on commodity speculation and foreign monopoly risks. He noted improvements in agriculture, transport costs, and continued public works.
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Washington
Hoover
Gettiick
Pye
United States
Uon
Agriculture
Seaboard
Bailey elected AAAS president at Kansas City meeting
Dr Liberty Hyde Bailey former Cornell University dean of agriculture was chosen president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science during the annual convention in Kansas City The announcement was reported from the city on December 31 by AP News Service.
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Kansas City
Liberty Hyde Bailey
School of Agriculture
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Pershing Authorized to Return for Medical and Dental Treatment
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge has authorized General Pershing to return to the United States for medical and dental treatment. The notice, dated December 31, cites Kellogg as announcing the decision.
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Washington
Kellogg
Coolidge
General Pershing
United States
Northerners Purchase Controlling Interest in Nokomis Mill
In Lexington on December 31 AP reports the Langerre Sales Company of New York acquired controlling interest in the Nokomis Cotton Mill company. J M Gamewell was elected president and treasurer at a late meeting amid transfer of about fifty of eighty stockholders holdings. The Nokomis company carries a capitalization of $190000.
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Lexington
Nokomis Cotton Mill Company
Langerre Sales Company
New York
J. M. Gamewell
Nokomis Company
Washington Society Dilemma Over Rival New Year's Balls
Two rival Washington society leaders face a New Year’s Eve dilemma as attending both rival balls is deemed impossible. Mrs. George T. Marye and Mrs. Joseph Leiter, prominent residents, each host separate events with invitations and social ratings at stake.
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Washington
George T. Marye
Russia
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Marye
Helen
William D. Thomas
Naval Air Service
Leiter
Wheat Prices Rise Amid Mixed Chicago Grain Trade
Chicago wave of buying from speculators who had sold to take profits helped lift futures. Liverpool reports of tighter Argentine offerings added support as opening ranges showed a 1 4 to 1 3 4 cent move both directions before settling near initial levels. oats opened 3 8 to 1 4 cent lower and drifted near the start.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Argentina
Reverend J. W. Wellens to preach at 100th birthday service
Rev. J. W. Wellens marks his centennial with a 10:30 AM sermon at Elon College auditorium tomorrow. A trustee since 1889, he has served 75 years in ministry and will hear greetings from Dr. W. W. Staley and Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels before an informal reception.
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Ir. J. W. Wellens
J. W. Wellens
High Point
Eton College
Wellens
Elui College
Elon College
J. L. Foster
W. W. Staley
Suffolk
Josephus Daniels
Navy
President Wilson
Dr. Wellens
1926 Seen as Path to Prosperity Across Nation
A 1926 outlook from financial, industrial and agricultural leaders predicts a rising standard of living and an upward trend in prices and wages. Farmers enter prosperous days while industry expands, rail traffic increases, and credit remains ample. experts expect the peak of prosperity later in 1926 with improvements spread nationwide.
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Chicago
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Company
Samuel H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
James Simpson
Marshall Feld and Company
Walter W. Head
Omaha National Bank
Frank L. Carey
Chicago Board of Trade
Paralyzed Husband Murdered in Plot to Inherit
Chicago report details a murder plot tied to Eliza Nusbaum and John Winn. A paralytic husband Albert Nusbaum was killed after a long affair and property transfer plan. Suspects include Winn, Edward Goff, Delilah Martin, and Marion Stringham with ties to a bank robbery probe.
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Chicago
John Walton Winn
Eliza Nusbaum
Winn
Albert
Edward Goff
Nusbaum
Goff
Delilah Martin
Prairrie
Crown Point
Ind
Lloyd
Roscoe
Chinese General Killed At Station In Peking
General Hsu Shu-Cheng and several aides were murdered by a bomb at Langfang after reporting to Tuan Chi-fui on a European tour. Lu Cheng Wu, son of General Lu Chien Chang, claimed vengeance for his father’s 1918 death at a banquet where Hsu had killed him.
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Peking
Hsu Shu-Cheng
Tuan Chi-fui
Europe
United States
Japan
Hsu
Langfang
Lu Cheng Wu
Lu Chien Chang
New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady as Trade Buys Upswing
The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with early gains of 5 to 9 points. Liverpool cables were mixed, prices eased briefly after the call, then improved as trade buying developed, with January at 19.7 and March 1877 up 7 to 16 points from yesterday's close.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Testimony Taken In Ford Libel Case In Kentucky
Depositions in the 10 million dollar libel suit filed by Aar yh Sapiro against Henry Ford and Dearborn Publishing continue in Hopkinsville Kentucky. Depositions aim to establish Sapiro connection with cooperative marketing enterprises for use in the Detroit hearing next March.
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Hopkinsville
Aar Yh
Sapiro
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Detroit
Reams
Dark Tobacco Cooperative Marketing Association
Ford Pailica
Farmers of America
Investigation welcomed into North Carolina Vets Bureau office
J. S. Pittman division manager said an AP report of irregularities in the office will be welcomed. He stated the charge cannot be upheld and the investigation by the North Carolina division of the United States Veterans Bureau will proceed.
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North Carolina
United States Veteran’s Bureau
J. S. Pittman
North Carolina Prepares For New Year Festivities And Outlook
Charlotte December 31 AP North Carolina readies to welcome 1926 with nationwide celebrations. Cities villages plan dances parties and radio concerts as business eyes a strong year. farmers expect abundant crops and politics promise activity with elections and legislative sessions ahead. Highway work continues with over 10 million dollars to be spent statewide. Western counties anticipate an especially strong showing for progress and growth.
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Charlotte
United States
Cipal
Releigh
North Carolina
January Furniture Market Expected to Draw Record Exhibitors
The Southern Furniture Market association says the January show, running January 18 to 30, will attract 175 exhibitors with high buyer demand and full capacity space. A detailed buyer pamphlet with exhibits, locations, hotels, rates, and train schedules has been dispatched.
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C. F. Long
Southern Furniture Market Association
Federal Reserve to hold hearing on branch plan
The Federal Reserve Board announced hearings for January 15 on establishing a branch of the Fifth Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to serve the southwestern portion of the fifth district. Officials note no site for the branch has been chosen yet.
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Charlotte
Federal Reserve Board
Fifth Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond
Board of Governors
Fifth District
Carolinas
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank of
Fifth Federal Reserve District
Fire at Raeford causes $200000 loss in stores
A fire in Raeford Faeford last night, likely from a defective stove flue, destroyed Nesbitt and Howell store and other properties. Fire was brought under control only after Red Springs Aberdeen Pinehurst and Southern Pines departments joined in extinguishing the blaze. The damage included Kiss and company D Kethan M S Blue Reford hotel and a warehouse owned by H A Page Jr.
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Raeford Fayett
Mississippi Led All States of Union II Number Lynched
A historical 1923 statistics report shows Mississippi had the highest lynching count statewide, with the nation’s numbers reflecting nearly all cases in the South and fewer than half the national total. The record highlights state and regional disparities in racial violence during the era.
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Mississippi
Tobacco Men Try Bring Co-ops Up to Miaxingum Power
Newspaper woman Miss Lewis takes up the law for the year 1926 as she argues for cooperative efforts and civic progress. The piece highlights women entering public discourse and the push for organized farming initiatives in Miaxingum.
Tuskegee Report Details 1925 Lynchings Nationwide
Tuskegee Institute findings show 16 lynchings in 1925, led by Mississippi with six deaths. Florida, Georgia, Alabama and others reported small totals. most victims were Negroes. Ten lynchings occurred after law enforcement involvement. 39 safeguards prevented further acts. Seven mob-prevent cases occurred in the North and South together.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Mississippi
Commonwealth
Tuskegee Institute
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Utah
Virginia
Oaes
Man Dies of Heart Attack En Route to Doctor Visit
John Anderson Hawkins aged 38 collapsed on North Main Street shortly after 9 am while walking with his wife to a physician's office. He died en route at Wearns hosiery mill worker and resident of 611 South Hamilton street. Survived by wife Peart Price Hawkins son Glenn daughters Annie Louise and Hilda brother D M Hawkins of Miami Beach sister Ida Early of Marion. Burial plans awaiting relatives. interment expected at Hickory.
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John Anderson Hawkins
Hawkins
North Main Street
Mr. Hawkins
Marion
High Point
Statesville
Hamilton Street
Wearns
Miss Peart Price
Glenn Hawkins
Annie Louise
Hilda Hawkins
D. M. Hawkins
Miami Beach
Fla
Ida Early
Hickory
Indoor Tennis Championship Sees Shields Triumph in Final
In New Wood, Shields beats Warren Coen Jr of Hul SA City 2-6 6-1 6-1 to win the national boys indoor title. Tuomas defeats Robert Osman of New York 6-0 6-1 in the same finals round.
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NEW Youih
Ksiuda Siicigs
New Wood
Daiouai
Cumpion
White Tuomas
Robert Osman
New York
JUDICIAL REFORM PLAN Grand Juries Abandoned In NC
Special to the Enterprise from Raleigh dated December 31 reports South Carolina tobacco growers move toward a 65 percent participation to empower cooperative marketing. The drive spans 60 days with Raleigh watching results and aims to reach 68 percent acreage. If 50 percent or more signs occur, a withdrawal will be possible after 15 days. The Raleigh office will not intervene unless invited. Nell Battle Lewis of Raleigh is set to study Blackstone for a 1926 law program, noted as a prominent writer and Smith College alum.
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Raleigh
South Carolina
Tombacco
Thebacco Growers Cooperative
South Carolin Association
Florence
South Carolina Geit Tobacco Growers Cooperating Association
Operative Association
North Ag
Association Ificers
Nell Battle Lewis
Raleeligi
Blackstone
Miss Lewis
Richard Henry Lewis
Long Island Pro Wins Miami Open in Debut Triumph
Willie Klein, a 4-year-old Long Island pro, bursts onto the scene by capturing Miami's second annual golf open championship at Hialeah. He carded a 28 percent over 72 holes in match play, finishing three strokes ahead of favorite Jock Hutson as a wave of veterans watched.
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Miami
Fla
Golfdom
Ita Thewest
Ifialeah
Willie Klein
Long Island
Klein
Jock Huteson
Double Funeral for Goforths in Rutherfordton
Double funeral services were held in Rutherfordton for Mr. and Mrs. T. Preston Goforth an aged couple who died within hours of each other. Mr. Goforth died Monday afternoon and his wife Tuesday morning. Both were about 80 years old and had been ill for several months. The ceremony was one of the most tragic ever witnessed in the county and was largely attended.
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Puneral
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Northerners
Washngton
Ford
Gladys Cooper
Rudolph Valentino
Rudy
Paris
Natacha Rambova
Federal Reserve
Young
Long Island Pro
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