The Guilford County Murder Trial and a Michigan Threat
A Virginia or North Carolina case features a clever defense by a young lawyer and a paid witness that frees a first degree murder suspect. It contrasts with Michigan's Black Legion, urging public opposition to mob violence and warning against tolerating sluggers and vigilante groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
North Carolina
Tom Dethe
Will Shooter
Alamance County
Hegan
Shooter
Mra
Tom Denise
Jack Wilson
Tom
Jack Vision
Will
Alamance Line
Tom Demise
Mr. Demise
Mr. Vision
Ed Law
A Thought I Am Their Inheritance and Virtue
A fragment cites a biblical quote about inheritance and wealth for children. It contrasts those who provide riches yet neglect virtue with those who train offspring to be useful, likening it to feeding horses well but not training them for work.
Speculative Talk on Packing the Supreme Court
The piece debates the possibility and politics of Supreme Court packing under Roosevelt era appointments. It argues the president’s popular sway and the public’s belief in a court as constraint, while noting such desecration would undermine constitutional aims. It concludes that court stacking remains impractical and contrary to constitutional principles.
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Supreme Court
High Court
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Objective reporting as defense against dictatorship warned
The speaker urges journalists to report truthfully and objectively even when ideas are hated. He argues German journalists who avoided bias were branded as sympathizers and warns American press must provide facts on the editorial page and all facts elsewhere to preserve freedom.
Roosevelt Defuses Criticism Over Convention Headlines
The White House denies accusations that President Roosevelt sought to steal headlines from the Cleveland Republican convention. A spokesman says Roosevelt favors broadcast priority for the convention during his Texas centennial trip, a graceful gesture that reflects well on the President amid political debate.
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Roosevelt
Cleveland
White House
Southwest
Texas
Governor Ehlinghouse Weather Drama Drives NC Tobacco Fate
Severe drought in North Carolina threatens 25 to 50 percent loss in the tobacco crop. State agriculture leaders warn of further damage if rains do not come soon, while Governor Ehlinghouse faces both criticism and potential relief as conditions shift. The governor, born under a lucky star, may become the savior of what remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Ehvringhouse
Doris Duke Rescues Taj Mahal Carving Tradition
Doris Duke Cromwell, heir to a tobacco fortune, is described as rescuing India’s marble carving craft exemplified by the Taj Mahal. Her patronage, though tied to lavish Florida residence decor, renews craftspeople’ s hope and inspires maharajahs to commission inlay and carving for royal palaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Duke Cromwell
Duke Tobacco
India
Taj Mahal
Florida
Doris
Bucky Duke
German Editor Urges U S to Guard Liberty
Franz Hollering former Berlin Zeitung am Mittag editor told American editors in Washington that Hitler rose to power due to German press indifference and publishing friendliness. He warned the democratic press failed to oppose him and that the Communist and Socialist papers underestimated Hitler as a strategist.
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Franz Hollering
Berlin Zeitung Am Mittag
Washington
Hitler
Germany
Giv
Married women learn public speaking with wine windows
A witty line suggests that many married women are discovering the art of public speaking may be learned the easy way by opening the windows to let in air and sound. The quip plays on the idea of venting and speaking out in a lighthearted home setting.
Author of The Man Nobody Knows Joins GOP Campaigns
The writer of The Man Nobody Knows now handles Republican campaign publicity raising questions about why the party would hire a biographer of Garner. The shift signals a strategic move in GOP messaging and public relations.
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Garner
British naval rifle pierces armor plate claim praised
Report notes a British naval rifle claimed to pierce 12 inch armor plates, described as praise worthy though it must still pass the restaurant steak test.
Hat styles echo past look in modern shop scene
A remark notes how a woman from ten years ago wore a similar hat to today and was seen just after leaving a shop. The observation ties vintage fashion to current retail moments and street appearance.
New York Day by Day in a Personal Journal Fragment
A Brooklyner style diary entry recounts breakfast conversations about invalids and healthy households, anecdotes of visitors such as Lloyd Sehell in Cincinnati, and reflections on Ibsen’s death and Mussolini portraiture. The piece references Excelsior Springs invites, George Ade, Shirley Temple, and Jimmy Walker returning to public life in New York.
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New York
Arnold Bennett
Diego Rivera
Theodore Dreiser
Governor Park
Excelsior Springs
St. Louise
Boston Fire Department
Meine
Genevre Nash
Mussolini
Duce
Washington Square
Jimmy Walker
Mary Rogers
Will and I
You Started Me Dreaming Song For Max Schmeling Bout
A whimsical note imagines a song Parisian in tone titled You Started Me Dreaming sung to Max Schmeling for his upcoming bout with Joe Louis. The idea blends celebrity boxing with playful lyricism in a newspaper brief.
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Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Local Ordinance Tax Schedule and Revenue Update
Ten years ago in June 1926 Raleigh reports adopt a city ordinance setting taxes on freight hauling by horse and mule teams with $10 for one horse and $15 for multiple horses. Dog license tax set at $2 per dog. Hypnotist exhibitions taxed at $50 per day or $200 per week. 1926-27 motor club plates go on sale. NC revenue Department distributing. State fiscal year ends with about $500,000 surplus. Nine candidates file for nomination in state wide primary and disclose campaign expenses.
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Carolina Motor Club
Department of Revenue
Raleigh
North Carolina
Stanton attends national chamber convention in Washington
Dr. D. A. Stanton delegate from the High Point chamber of commerce returned from the 14th Annual Convention of the Chamber of Commerce of America in Washington D C. Nearly 2000 business men from every state attended the event.
Visitors and alumnae gather at regional events
Gordon Blair visited Charlotte yesterday. Mrs Edwin Lyon and Miss Mary Ring attended the alumnae luncheon at Greensboro College.
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Gordon Blair
Charlotte
Edwin Lyon
Mary Ring
Greensboro College
Walker Family Returns Home After Greensboro Visit
Mr and Mrs James Walker and their young son arrived back in Statesville today from a visit to Mrs Walker s sister Mrs T V Borchelle on Greensboro avenue.
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James Walker
Statesville
Dr Nat Walker Returns From Optometric Congress
Local optometrist Dr Nat Walker has come back from Asheville where he attended the Southeastern Division meeting of the American Optometric Congress.
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Nat Walker
Asheville
American Optometric Congress
Chowan College Endsowment Boost Promised by Donors
From Murfreesboro comes word that if Chowan College raises 50000 dollars by May 1, 1927 to its endowment fund, Benjamin II Duke of Durham and New York will contribute 25000 dollars to the institute.
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Murfreesboro
Chowan College
Benjamin II
Duke of Durham
New York
Bishop Dickey Urges Faith in Spiritual Process at Greensboro Commencement
Kentucky Bishop James E B Dickey of the Methodist Episcopal Church South addressed Greensboro College graduates in the annual commencement sermon. He warned of a generation skeptical of spiritual results due to a lack of visibility, urging continued faith and understanding of the unseen process.
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Greensboro
James EB. Dickey
Kentucky
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Greensboro College
Darrow McConico Clash Draws Crowd in Scopes Cane Appeal
In Nashville the courtroom filled an hour before the supreme court session to hear arguments on the Scopes cane appeal amid interest in a possible debate between Clarence Darrow and E. L. McConico.
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Nashville
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
T. McConico
Supreme Court
Washington Irving Sinks After Collision in Dense Fog
In New York a $1,000,000 excursion steamer Washington Irving sank following a collision with a steel barge loaded with 700 tons of oil. About 200 passengers and 150 crew members were transferred to other vessels before the wreck.
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New York
Washington Irving
Portugal Republic President Bernardo Machado Resigns
From Lisbon, Bernardo Machado, president of the Portugal republic, has resigned. Military divisions of the revolutionary forces are entrain ing for Lisbon.
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Lisbon
Bernardo Machado
Portugal Republic
Roosevelt goat and sea yarns from Tahiti and Frisco
The note from Tahiti talks of stone bruises called Roosevelt goat and beach combing among corals and palms. It mentions leaving Frisco with $800 mostly spent on cognac and a wish to be forgotten. The writer laments not being able to play piano or flute like film stars.
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Frank Vance
Roosevelt
Tahiti
Morning Post
Katharine Brush Confronts Imposter at Social Gatherings
Katharine Brush contends with a woman resembling her who crashes parties and proclaims herself Kay Brush. The impostor’s boastful dining persona triggers tensions as Miss Brush remains shy and unsettled by the encounters.
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Katharine Brush
Kay Brush
Miss Brush
Gelett Burgess skunk talk and notes on figures
A reader’s clipping notes a radio remark by Gelett Burgess about killing a skunk and contrasts country wisdom with city methods. The page lists names like John P. Marquand and Rose Wilder Lane, plus an item about Harry Richman finding a Chicago whittler and a call for a whittling renaissance.
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Gelett Burgess
John P. Marquand
DiMaggio
the Diamond
Rose Wilder Lane
Harry Richman
Whittler
Chicago
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Black Legion
Bruce Catton
Michigan
Detroit
Abe
Plug-Uglies
United States
High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry Publishers
Business Mgr Editor
Point
Pelloate
Congress of
National
Agen General Office
New York City
Israel
America
Mother Nature
Ehringhaus
Doris Duke
Ing Tower
Lloyd Sehell
Cincinnati
Ibsen
John Vandercook
Nella Webb
London
George Ade
South
Shirley Temple
Mia, J. &, Wall
Pauline
George Clark
Seaview
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