Governor's Pet Measure Faces Senate Shakeup in Convention Bill
The governor's constitutional convention plan and college consolidation face a tense path. House adoption hinges on a two thirds vote and amendments on representation and public referendum. Senate reports include new amendments potentially blocking or advancing the measure as lawmakers weigh a costly public vote and possible rejection of the convention's work.
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Gardner
Brookings Institution
House
Senate
Senate Committee
Toto
City Council Debates Motion Rule Change
A council member moved suspending a city employee Tuesday night but the motion died for lack of a second. The article advocates changing parliamentary rules so no second is required and a majority vote makes motions effective. Each council member represents a city ward and recalls potential voter thresholds are discussed.
Governing County Powers Spurs Call for Voter Referendum
A push argues for allowing the city to force a vote on any public matter, claiming broad authority similar to county representatives in the state legislature where many possible seconders exist. The debate centers on expanding direct democracy and balancing governance with representative authority.
Al Smith to Address the State Legislature
Al Smith may address a joint meeting of the two houses on March 2 after a unanimous state resolution praising him as the foremost democrat. The piece notes his changed public reception since 1928 and discusses potential future presidential ambitions and party shifts.
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AL Smith
New York
Smith
North Carolina
Open jobs turn to homesteads as land beckons
War veterans and jobless floods the Washington land office with inquiries about public lands. Arkansas offers thousands of acres cheap, but experts warn farming is hard and unlikely to relieve the economy. Industrial layoffs push the unemployed toward country living, yet back to farm plans face serious hurdles.
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Washington
Chambers of Commerce
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Death of a Faithful Newsboy Woodrow Medlin
Fellow carriers of The Enterprise will be pallbearers for 16 year old Woodrow Medlin who was killed Friday evening by a hit and run driver on his route. The paper offers a reward for information to bring the driver to justice. The essay mourns the courage and devotion of newsboys and praises the boy’s steadfast service to family and readers.
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Woodrow Medlin
Woodrow
Newsboy Heroic Service Remembered After Tragic Death
The piece honors Woodrow Medlin, a Springfield newsboy who delivered papers on a long route to a remote suburb. He was killed before reaching the church after seven months on the route, with subscribers praising his faithfulness despite heavy snows and sparse homes. The tribute notes the discipline and loyalty required to start young in the trade.
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Woodrow Medlin
Springfield Meeting House
Nehemiah as a model of great work and faith
The Sunday meditation lauds Nehemiah as brave patriotic consecrated and a strong leader. It highlights three biblical portraits: cup bearer governor and wall re builder. It argues his aims preserved national identity true religion and faced ridicule fear and intrigue from enemies.
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Artaxerxes
Palestine
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Enem
Babylon
Hales
Orient
Temple
Oliver Cromwell
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Chinese Gordon
Gashmu
Nehemiah Courage Under Fire Inspires Resolve
The piece urges steadfast attitude in the face of ridicule threats and intrigue. It recalls Nehemiah and parallels from the Indian war. It emphasizes remaining focused on worthwhile work, ignoring attacks, and rejects fear and harm from trickery.
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Nehemiah
Greensboro
Ashéville
Letterer says municipal worker fired over tip money scheme
Harvey M. Perdue alleges Roy Shiplett fired him after a dispute over cash tips from customers like A. Lewis, claiming others paid monthly and that extra funds were misrepresented. Perdue admits taking money as tips, denies theft, and says he was pressured to stay silent while continuing to be paid by stores.
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Sanitary Department
Roy Shiplett
A. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Shiplett
Mr. Shiplett
Harvey M. Perdue
Bankers, Veterans, and a Call for Postal Savings Reform
A veteran writer blames banks and large finance for soldiers' hardship after World War I, urging a campaign to withhold money from private banks and move savings to post office deposits. He rails against “sharks” in finance, cites Andrew Mellon, and advocates forming a new party with young leaders to curb private banking and protect small business. The piece closes with a personal reminiscence and calls for action by A. Robert Young.
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Enterprise
Thacher
Liberty
Bethlehem Steel
Washington
Fogie
Andrew Mellon
Mattewan
Robert Young
Bill to punish men for immorality mirrors old laws
A discussion of a New York General Assembly bill proposing joint punishment for men and women convicted of immorality. The piece critiques gender bias in morality laws, notes activism spurred by vice court abuses, and calls for fair treatment amid entrenched social norms. It ends with a humorous poetry farewell to Maria Brockman.
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New York General Assembly
United States
the Nation
Isabel Paterson
New York Herald Tribune
New York City
Isabel
House of Correction
Mary Doe
Maria Brockman
Whales Estimate Distance Covered by Average Whale
A historical note asserts that the typical whale can travel about twelve miles in one hour. The statement highlights the remarkable speed of large cetaceans and suggests a standard performance metric for migratory movement.
Response to Weeded Words Sparks Reader Letter Clash
A Thomasville reader criticizes a Jamestown Weed column excerpt for mocking holiness meetings. The letter warns editors to stop printing such items or risk losing subscribers, while the editor replies defending contributor responsibility and journalistic courtesy.
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Jamestown
Jack Field
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