Club Attacks Municipal Civil Service Bill Ties
The American Business club led by O. A. Kirkman condemns a Raleigh drafted municipal civil service bill. It details support and opposition from local factions, the involvement of the Democratic Executive committee, and repeated legislative attempts hindered by a state senator. It argues the bill aims to politicize city administration and promote a high standard of civil service through a partisan process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campeign For Civil
House of Representatives
Senate
Raleigh
Marian Martin Pattern 9187 Button-Back Frock Promises Sunny Morning Wear
Pattern 9197 pattern details invite sewers to craft a Marian Martin frock with a button back and short sleeves. The guide covers fabric options such as percale and calico, sizing from 12 to 40, yardage needs, and ordering through The Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.
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Marian Martin
Marian Martin Lew
Cory
Enterprise
Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
N. Y
High Point civic group warns against civil service bill
The American Business Club denounces a proposed civil service bill saying it fails to protect employees from political coercion and favors a self perpetuating commission. They demand examinations for present workers, merit based hiring, minority representation, and political activity limits. 130 miles north of San Francisco flood and blizzard disruptions are reported with isolation of Mount Shasta and Lake Tahoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terican Business Club
High Point
American Business Club
Asens
San Francisco
Napa River
Lake Tahoe
Reno
Mount Shasta
California
Man Rescued After Eight Days In Old Mine
A miner named Johnson survived eight days trapped underground in an old mine in northeastern West Virginia. Rescuers, including Pride and eight others, moved through water-filled passages to reach him and provide first aid. Johnson, though exhausted and parched, remained in good physical condition after the lengthy ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
West Virginia
Pride
President Seeks Court Reforms and Judge Tenure Review
President Roosevelt urges relief of federal court congestion without compulsory retirement. He backs enlarging court capacity and discusses aging judges, noting 237 life tenure seats with 26 judges over 70 eligible to leave. He warns reforms must keep judiciary independent while expanding appellate and trial capacity.
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Cummings
Capitol
Garner
Bankhead
Robinson
Rayburn
Ashurnt
Ariz
Sumners
Texas
Senate
House Judiciary
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Storm Hits West Coast and Washington Floods
Storms cripple the West Coast with snowbound areas in Washington near the Canadian border and widespread school closures. Severe weather limits reach Seattle as windows buckle under heavy rain while floods surge along the Russian River near Ukiah California.
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Tate. Ynden
Wash
Quediad
Reucheére
Washington
Seattle
Russian River
Ukiah
Calif
Roosevelt backs retirement options for judges to ease court backlog
President Roosevelt endorses extending retirement privileges to Supreme Court justices while denying compulsory retirement. He argues experienced judges could retire or continue with reduced strain, easing congestion in federal courts and preserving capable minds. The proposal, he says, imposes no new constitutional issues.
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Hi Court
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at Southside Baptist
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Southside Baptist Church will convene Saturday at 4 PM with Mrs. BE Teague on Culler Street. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Woman's Missionary Society of the Southside Baptist Church
BE. M. Teague
Culler Street
James L Ball Faces Prostitution Aiding Charge
James L Ball, 38, of route 2 Winston-Salem, was charged by local police with aiding and abetting in prostitution. A young woman charged with vagrancy was arrested. A hearing before Judge Lewis E Teague in municipal court is expected Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L. Ball
James L. Ball
Route 2
Winston-Salem
Lewis E. Teague
Negro Arrested On Carnal Knowledge Charge
Robert Bass 18 of 401 West Willis street held on bond 759 for alleged carnal knowledge of a girl under 14. The unidentified victim is listed as Hattie Jones 624 Hulda street at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bass
West
Willis Street
Hattie Jones
Hulda Street
Tools Found by Police After Owner Reclaims
Police seized several automobile tools believed to belong to a mechanic after a man found them on the sidewalk and turned them in at headquarters. The owner is asked to call and describe the items to recover them.
Uncle Sam Pays 42 Cents Daily for Sailor Meals
The article notes that U S sailors receive meals costing 42 cents per day while Army meals run 31 cents each, highlighting wartime or fiscal meal costs for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Army
Donations to relief fund rise as communities donate
Donations to the Red Cross flood relief fund topped ten thousand dollars with local residents contributing through a cooperative emergency hub at 106 North Main. Cash gifts continue to arrive and some checks list numerous donors including church groups and civic clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Flood Relief Fund
High Point
North Main Street
Louisville
Red Cross
BEE
Cas
Ieee
Billy Ehd
Leon Horne
Sks
J. H. Adams
Jewish Ladies Aid Society
És de Washington Council
Daughters of America
Siaaes
Trinity M. BE. Church, Young People’s Department
Mary Canada
Soil Conservation Service
Ann Lanier
Costes Ebmnens
Woman's Club
Cececeswes
Boro Colis, Jr
Felice Boums
Mary Conrad Cress
Firet Baptist Church
Bank of Davie Elects New Officers in Davie Meeting
Directors announced at Davie bank meeting that Knox Johnstone becomes president succeeding Dr. S. A. Harding. J. C. Sanford named vice president, S. M. Call cashier, W. F. Tatterblow teller, and A. T. Grant attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Davie
Knox Johnstone
A. Harding
J. C. Sanford
M. Call
W. F. Tatterblow
A. T. Grant
Cardui for weak run-down women improves strength
The advertisement notes Cardui helps women who are weak from poor nourishment by boosting appetite and digestion, thus strengthening the system. It also claims relief for functional menstrual pains when taken before and during periods, describing Cardui as a safe entirely vegetable sedative and antispasmodic.
Angry 18-year-old slashes wrists at home
Mont Buck, an 18 year old of 1160 South Main street, threatened self harm when police and his mother intervened after he refused to go to school. He brandished a knife at them and then put it to his throat before being restrained. He was held at city hall jail and likely to be turned over to juvenile authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Buck
South Main Street
Police
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Cardui
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Campbell's Tomato Juice
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Nashville
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