Gardner Looms Up as a Candidate for Governor
North Carolina reporters note O Max Gardner is likely to seek the 1924 governorship. West Raleigh coverage cites Senate support and East–West tensions over the state’s Democratic nominee. Morrison’s inaugural opens a session focusing on roads schools and taxation. Farmers’ groups push tobacco and cotton marketing plans.
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Senate
O. Max Gardner
W. B. Cooper
Gardner
R.S. McCosh
North Carolina
East
A. Wilton McLean
Lumberton
John Ker
Warrenton
E. F. Aydrett
Elizabeth City
Kerr
Aydlett
Morrison
McLean
Cameron Morrison
General Assembly
North
Tata ‘ Acco Growers’ Association
Americain Cotton Association
California
Farmers aim to market fifteen or twenty crops plan
The farmers here hope to inaugurate a plan to market fifteen or twenty crops from this and adjoining States. The aim is to organize production and sales across regional markets to boost efficiency and prices.
Burris Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder in Police Killing
The jury in Concord convicted Abram Burris of second degree murder for shooting and killing Policeman Ralph Kennery during an arrest attempt. Judge Bryson sentenced Burris to twenty years in the state penitentiary after Burris escaped Stanley jail while charged with auto larceny.
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Concord
Abram Burris
Bryson
Burris
Ralph Kennery
Kennnery
Stanley
Robbers Stop Train between Dunn and Godwin
Report from Dunn dated January 15 describes robbers entering an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train car between Dunn and Godwin and taking a large quantity of consignments after forcing the train to halt by air brake application.
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Dunn
Atlantic Coast Line
Godwin
Snow and sleet storm hits Statesville causing wide disruption
In Statesville on January 15 a snow and sleet storm blocked streets damaged stocks and downed wires. Local residents suffered thousands in losses as traffic halted and businesses faced impacts across the city.
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Statesville
Leakage Causes Major Loss at Gilmer Brothers Store
Thursday night and yesterday a leak damaged merchandise at the Gilmer Brothers store, causing more than $2,000 in stock losses. Local authorities and staff assess the cause and extent of the water damage as cleanup begins.
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Gilmer Brothers
Johnson County awards courthouse contract to Stout and Co
Johnson county commissioners award the contract for a modern courthouse and jail to J. W. Stout & Co of Sanford. The decision was announced on January 15 with the firm chosen to erect the facilities.
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Smithfeslid
Johnson County
J. W. Stout & Co
Sanford
Tobacco Prices Rise at Elkin Market
Elkin reports no heavy losses as reopening boosts prices for the yellow weed. Farmers in the area show approval as price advances draw many to sell, reflecting a strengthened local tobacco market.
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Elkin
Fire Damages Tanner Building in Greensboro
The tanner building in Greensboro sustained about $20,000 in damage after a 4 a.m. fire yesterday. Firemen found flames in the basement and work prevented further spread through the structure.
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Greensboro
Miller calls for wage cuts for railroad workers in South
Miller, president of the First National Bank of Richmond and noted banking authority, spoke to the Charlotte association of credit men urging a wage reduction for railroad workers as essential.
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Miller
First National Bank of
Richmond
South
Charlotte Association of Credit Men
Durham Charter Wrecked at City Meeting
Durham residents held a mass meeting to discuss the initiative referendum and recall. Arguments grew heated and adjournment was likely. a second meeting is expected next week.
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Durham
Ohio Public Utilities Commission Rejects Coal Rates
The Ohio public utilities commission permanently rejected railroad coal rates filed by all Ohio coal carriers. The decision would save shippers and coal consumers about one million dollars annually in freight charges, preventing carriers from adding it to higher rates.
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Columbus
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
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