Death of Briggs the Cartoonist Sparks Reflective Obituary
An obituary notes Clare Briggs a popular New York cartoonist known for When a feller needs a friend and Ain't it a grand and glorious feeling. It compares his loss to the deaths of Tad Dorgan and J. N. Darling and declares the cartoonist a vital publicist shaping freedom and humor in the modern press.
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Clare Briggs
New York
Briggs
A. Dorgan
Tad
Long Island
J. N. Darling
Third Candidate Emerges in Raleigh Senate Race
Raleigh reports a possible third candidate for the United States Senate as L. P. McLendon of Durham is named to rally militant young Democrats, with talk of splitting the anti Simmons vote. The piece notes younger party blocs seek change since 1928 while some white supremacist loyalties still shape voters.
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Raleigh
United States Senate
L. P. McLendon
Durham
Simmons
Moses
Time's man of the year Owen D Young in Time selection
Time magazine names Owen D Young of Van Hornesville New York as man of the year for 1929. The article lauds his role guiding the Paris Reparations Conference and his forward thinking on communications politics and national monopoly while noting his local roots and public spirit.
Political column analyzes Simmons support and Bailey challenge
The piece argues that Bailey must win thousands of disaffected Democrats to beat Simmons. It notes the current anti-Simmons vote is not merely last year’s pro Smith outraged faction and warns that Bailey would face a landslide defeat if unable to broaden his base.
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Mr. Simmons
Bailey
Simmons
The Failure's Victory and the American Institution
A commentary on success stories in magazines and newspapers praising how an errand boy rose to high office, highlighting the enduring appeal of the American dream and the popular narrative of upward mobility. The piece underlines admiration for visionary leaders and the role of media in shaping these tales.
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Errand Boy
Byrd Promoted or Not A Naval Oddity
Cartoon commentary on Congress considering making Commander Richard K. Byrd a rear admiral for polar exploration. It debates the fit of the title and notes public enthusiasm, with asides about Great Britain insults the Soviet government jokes and a bank notice overdrawn.
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Congress
Richard K. Byrd
Byrd
Weill
Admiral Byrd
Admiral
Bailey Simmons Primary Split Shows State Officials Alignments
Raleigh January 4 There is speculation on which state officials back Bailey or Simmons in the senatorial primary. Bailey gains support from W. T. Lee and Walter D. Silver while James A. Hartness Frank Grist Baxter Durham and Nathan O Berry lean Simmons. Other officials’ stances remain uncertain as campaigns shape up.
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Raleigh
Bailey-Simmons
Simmons
Frank D. Grist
Labor and Printing
Baxter Durham
Nathan O'Berry
A. T. Allen
A. J. Maxwell
R. A. Coughton
State Highway Commission
Alfred E. Smith
Bailey
Dan C. Boney
Insurance
Dennis G. Brummitt
Senate
O. Max Gardner
Gardner
Odus M. Mull
Democratic Executive Committee
William A. Graham
Fire sweeps Capitol Southwest Wing causes smoke and delays
The Capitol blaze near the southwest wing sent red flame through the roof and a smoke-filled scene. Investigator Lynn planned to question Moberly and Hall about the fire cause while Dr. Calver noted suffocation from fumes in the studio. Officials estimate damage around $3,000 and say Congress will convene as scheduled.
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Capitol
Hall
Moberly
Lynn
George W. Calver
Navy
House of Representatives
Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
Capitol Fire Destroys Corridor Studio as Fire Rages
A Capitol Hill blaze broke out on Christmas Eve in a room once occupied by artist Carl Moberly, damaging a document room and plaster model of the Capitol. Firefighters faced locked doors and crowd surges while Hoover, Garner aides, and Capitol officials sought details and containment.
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Carl Moberly
Senate
House
Moberly
John Garner
Texas
Capitol
David S. Lynn
Joseph G. Rodgers
Pennsylvania Avenue
East Plaza
President Hoover
Representative Garner
Rotunda
Columbus
Cornwallis
Statuary Hall
Chamber
House of Representatives
Boberly
Artis
Carolina News Briefs Roundup of NC Crime and Trials
A series of brief North Carolina items: Allen Smith drowned in the Neuse while fleeing arrest on a blockading charge in Gr anite Falls Nina Costner 17 died from burns after pouring kerosene on a fire in her home in Granite Falls In Columbia South Carolina F H Daniel president of a local bank says farmers in the Carolinas and Georgia received loans totaling 6 million dollars last year In Murphy Richard Merony son of a local physician awaits trial after his car struck and killed Miss Ruth Mallonee in Cherokee County A man named Millikan who disappeared after a note in his car saying he would never be seen again returned home but gave no explanation In Greensboro J A Rachman and Guy Northcott charged in the jail break at the central convict camp with one inmate slain remaining held for trial on 2000 bonds In Hickory John Herman 17 confessed to killing his father and was bound over to superior court His sister Lela 1 who had been held without bond was released.
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Owen D. Young
News
Young
Hoover
Byrd
Kellogg
Time
Owen D., Young
van Hornesville
N. Y
Mr. Young
Paris
Orient
Chairman Young
Keringo Mom
Japan
General Electric Co
Radio Corp
Owen
Henry Ford
A Rockefeller
Abram Tilyou
Dwight W. Morrow
Greensboro
N. C
J. A Rachman
Guy Northcott
Central
Superior
Hickory
John Herman
Lela
Fair Forest plant to begin operations January 15
Spartanburg South Carolina reports the new Fair Forest finishing plant costing 1,000,000 dollars will start operations January 15. It will employ 200 people. In Marshall North Carolina Herman Anderson faces trial in superior court next Monday for the murder of Ambrose Randall, his sweetheart's father.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Fair Forest
Damage at Seville exposition site halted by fire
In Asheboro North Carolina Thomas Spain sent to the Seville exposition reports water and a fallen beam damaging a duplicate and models of public buildings. Portraits of federal court justices were affected by water and smoke. Firemen controlled the blaze in just over ten minutes after starting with the first hose. Delays arose from a winding staircase near the tourist entrance to the dome.
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Spain
Federal Courts
War rant charges murder in ministers death at Guilford
Greensboro line reports a war rant charging murder has been served on Mrs. Garland Presnell of Guilford College. The warrant follows her automobile striking and fatally injuring Rev. Joseph B. Burton, a Friends minister.
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Greensboro
N. C
Garland Presnell
Guilford College
Joseph
Burton
Friends
Rock Hill civic leader Mrs C Fred Laurence runs for school trustee
Rock Hill, C. Fred Laurence, a noted civic leader, filed to run for a seat as trustee of the Rock Hill school district. She becomes the city’s first woman to seek the office.
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Rock Hill
8. C
C. Fred Laurence
Fire crews locate exit after early alarm delay
A group of firemen could not locate the door but managed to extinguish the blaze within 45 minutes of the first alarm.
Portland mother raises 25 children with 12 living
Mrs. Frances Langello has 25 years since arriving in America and has reared about 25 children, including three sets of twins. Her husband, 47, works as a laborer.
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Portland
Francesco Langello
America
Births in Canada May 1929 Reach 20 302
Birth registrations in Canada for May 1929 number 20 302 compared with 21 046 in May 1928. The year shows a drop in births, reflecting demographic trends of the period. Official statistics track monthly birth totals and compare with prior year figures to gauge population changes.
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Canada
Puzzling Questions and Word Play Answers
A mixed set of crossword style clues and answers listing many entries from Monte Carlo to evergreen. Includes references to states people plants animals and common words with various clue numbers and solutions.
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