Authorities anticipate further arrests in floggings case
J. A. Russ announced more arrests are expected as his year-long investigation of a series of floggings continues. He cited acquittals at Whiteville as not stopping his pursuit and said new information aligns with prior findings. He noted Rev. Simmons and B. G. Simmons faced allegations but were not convicted. The probe covers crimes tied to night riders and threatening letters terrorizing Brunswick and Horry counties since 1935.
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Change opponents in city increase lead
The article notes a statewide vote with a total tally of 251,282 in 194 cities across 40 states. It reports 86,620 votes in favor and 164,612 against, while citing wide coverage from participating papers and a 66 percent support rate in certain districts.
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Vague Vote Trends Show Mixed Stateside Returns
Reported vote tallies differ across states with only New York nearing final margins as 40 000 ballots counted. Nationally opposition to a court proposal held at about one to three in many cities led by Los Angeles Lynn Massachusetts St Louis Oklahoma City and Philadelphia rail routes highlighted by a Camden and Atlantic City schedule covering a 59 mile trip in 45 minutes.
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Cardus Claim Purports Help for Women and Men
Article promotes Cardus and Cardui as remedies for men’s weakness and women’s menstrual pains. It claims Cardus strengthens the system, improves digestion, nourishes the body, and provides relief without danger. The passage stresses plant based ingredients and sedative antispasmodic effects.
Teachers Pension Chances Hinder by Fund Shortage
Raleigh February comments say lack of funds will likely block a bill for pensions and retirement pay for public school teachers and state institution instructors. The measure would cost about 1.25 million dollars yearly from both the state and teachers, with required 6 percent salary deductions and matching state contributions.
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Sir Walter Hotel
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R. E B. Sentelle
Brunswick County
House Committee On Education
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Victor S. Bryant
House Finance Committee
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House Appropriations Committee
Teacher Honored for Four Decades of Physics Service
Veteran physics educator C. W. Edwards linked with Trinity College and Duke for nearly 40 years received a testimonial dinner after the American Physical Society meeting at Duke and UNG. Notables speaking included Dean L. L. Hendren, Dean George P. Pegram, President W. P. Pew, and Dean W. H. Wannamaker. Edwards was the first secretary of the Southeastern section of the society.
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American Physical Society
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L. L. Hendren
University of Georgia
George P. Pegram
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W. H. Wannamaker
Edwards
Baer Moves Back Into Ring Talk With Two Bouts Pending
Max Baer, nearing retirement after losing the heavyweight title, plans two fights awaiting approval. A May 6 London bout against Ben Foord or Tommy Farr is on offer, plus a Madison Square Garden clash with Bob Pastor on March 19. promoter Alfred Critchley presses Baer to commit, while Baer faces NYSA scrutiny over hand injuries.
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Body of Jurist Sent To New York for Burial
The body of Judge George A. Slater surrogate of Westchester County New York was sent to Port Chester New York for burial. The 69 year old jurist died yesterday after becoming ill while visiting Pinehurst with his wife.
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No clear headline due to fragmentary text
The passage discusses a ten percent salary increase versus a pension and retirement plan, noting that if both cannot be obtained, there is virtually no chance of securing both agreements.
Trial Nears End for Deese Family in Slaying Case
In Lancaster D C on February 24 a trial for David Deese and Mrs Ruth Deese Small moved toward a directed verdict after their father and two sisters testified about the August slaying of Dewey Small. Mrs Small said she fired a pistol at her estranged husband when he threatened and fired a shotgun seeking their child. Evidence indicates the shotgun killed Small, fired by David Deese in defense of his father and three sisters.
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Death of man to be probed in Kingstree case
Federal agents arrived to investigate the death of Oscar Dennis found in bed after a threatening letter signed The Crusaders. His brothers L C and W W Dennis said they sought aid from Charleston district attorney and FBI in Charlotte and turned a liquor bottle to Magistrate B Jenkinson for poison test. The letter warned Dennis for operating a hall of sin as he died apparently in good health. Dennis was a filling station operator.
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Oscar Dennis
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W. W. Dennis
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Charleston
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Charlotte
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B. Jenkinson
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Oscar Dennile
Moon Receives Early US Patent for Corn Sheller
John Moon was granted one of the earliest United States patents in 1825 for a corn sheller, marking a significant milestone in American invention and agricultural technology.
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John Moon
United States
Masters Elected President of Tri-State Medical Association
Norfolk Va February 24 Members of the Tri State Medical association agreed to hold their convention in Asheville North Carolina Dr Douglas Jennings of Bennettsville South Carolina said the date would be decided later Dr Howard R Masters of Richmond was elected fortieth president of the association at the closing session yesterday Also named were Dr J Frank Highemith Fayetteville North Carolina president elect Dr D O Wilson Charlottesville Virginia Dr B W Ruffin Ahoskie North Carolina and Dr W Wyatt Greenville South Carolina vice presidents for Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina respectively and Dr J M Northington Charlotte North Carolina secretary treasurer The meetings were attended by
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Charlotte, N. C
Fire Lane Plans 50-Foot Fire at Lenoxville Rookery
Beaufort February 24 Captain Dave Godwin warden of the National Audubon Society announced plans to construct a 50 foot fire lane at the Lenoxville rookery to protect the birds.
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National Audubon Society
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Judge Named for Greensboro Dog Show Next Fall
Edgar A. Moss, secretary of the Carolina Kennel Club, announced Gov. George Earle of Pennsylvania would serve as judge for the club’s dog show in Greensboro next fall.
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Edgar A. Moss
Carolina Kennel Club
George Earle
Pennsylvania
Medical Gathering Draws 200 Doctors from VA and Carolinas
About 200 physicians from Virginia and the two Carolinas convene for a regional medical meeting. Key figures and institutions from the three states participate, sharing research, case studies, and clinical insights.
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