City Manager proposes desk sergeant for police in daytime
City Manager Murphy proposes appointing a desk sergeant to act as clerk during municipal court sessions and remain at headquarters rest of day. Chief McGhee notes night officers already rotate desk duty and daily desk sergeant would keep an officer on duty, increasing efficiency. Council favors the plan and authorizes finding a suitable candidate.
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Colmcil
Mill of Justice
McGhee
City considers Washington Street speed enforcement
Motorists drew council attention to Washington Street being paved by Pratt and urged patrols to nab speeders to prove there is an enforceable law. Mayor Ragan said police would monitor Washington and South Main Streets. Citizens cited near misses and noise from open mufflers as violations. officials plan to enforce with a stop watch and distance marking.
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Pratt
W. L. Stamey
Washington
South Main Streets
Library funding push at city council meeting
A delegation led by J Edwood Cox urged the city to appropriate 2000 annually for a public library with county 500 and Carnegie fund possibilities if a building plan is guaranteed. Councilors showed cautious support as budget timing loomed. efforts include a 1000 or more book fund from the Woman's club.
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Woman’s Club
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Clara 1. Cox
J. W. Harris
J. J. Harris
C. C. Barnhart
High Point
Baseball Gossip Reflects Battered Braves and Shifting Stars
Weather delays hit the Braves with fifteen postponements through May. Frank Chance struggles to lift the Los Angeles club to its champion image while Tex Covington heats up the Southern league. Pirates hope a Wagner comeback could spark a late charge as Scott Perry hops to the Braves. Eddie Cicotte shines for the White Sox as giants loom in pennant talk. Robbie Robinson praises Jack Coombs after a remarkable comeback from a plaster cast keep. Major leaguers turn up in the American association batting leaders as Red Sox press on without Barry and Walker.
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Los Angeles
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Pittsburgh
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Pirate Yard
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Kansas City
Dolan
Indianapolis
Demitt
Columbus
Bresnahan
Toledo
Red Sox
Barry
Tilly Walker
Janvrin
Walsh
Bayer
Walker
Henry Greenberg Wins the Wiley Gray Medal at Trinity
Henry C. Greenberg of Durham won the Wiley Gray medal in the Trinity College student contest. Judges included Dr. John Rowell and Rev. J. H Barnhardt. Speakers covered topics from Capitalism to Democracy and American politics.
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Henry C. Greenberg
Wiley Gray
Trinity College
David Brady
John Cline
Lincolnton
America
E. C. Few
Greer
S.C
Henry C. Greenhere
French expert uses wireless waves to gauge projectile speed
A French wireless expert demonstrates measuring the speed of projectiles with wireless waves. The technique uses radio signals to infer velocity, showcasing early radar or timing methods and illustrating advancements in wireless measurement during the period.
Turkey Reverses Plan, Will Defend Jerusalem
Stockholm via London reports that Turkey has changed its stance on Jerusalem defense. A trustworthy source says Turks had planned to evacuate the city if seriously menaced less than two weeks ago, but now intend to defend it despite earlier evacuation plans.
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Stockholm
London
Jerusalem
Associated Press
Germans Prompt City Defense Decision Change
The decision was altered at the urging of German interests and the city will be defended.
Kidney Pills Bring Relief to Rheumatic Ailments
A. M. Humsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness after taking Koley Kidney Pills. He notes disordered kidneys cause side and back pains sore muscles swollen joints and fatigue. Man Drug Co.
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A. M. Humsucker
Bogue Chitto
Koley
Man Drug Co
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