No Plot Against Millis in County Surprised Leaders
Professor T. E. Whitaker of Oak Ridge Institute said there was no county plot to defeat High Point candidate H. A. Millis for the board of county commissioners. Millis received 78 votes in the county, while Pemberton and Causey each had 88. Millis led in High Point with 550 votes and remains proud of his hometown support.
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T. E. Whitaker
Oak Ridge Institute
H. A. Millis
High Point
Board of County Commissioners
Millis
Oak Ridge
Millis Strong
Pemberton
Causey
Mr. Millis
Professor Whitaker
Hoover Face Weakening Support in Nomination Battle
The text notes Hoover may secure a cabinet nomination on early ballots, prompting delegates to desert. Supporters claim Hoover’s backers are loyal, while Clarence F. Buck remains Lowden’s manager and Emmerson leads the anti Hoover movement.
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Hoover
Clarence F. Buck
Lowden
Emmerson
Hoover foes count on stopping nomination momentum
Kansas City dispatch reports that Hoover's opponents shift to serious strategy as his delegate lead grows in national committee contests. With Hoover supporters surpassing 60 seats, rivals concede check on his rapid delegate accumulation seems unlikely and begin tallying combined opposition.
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Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Commerce Secretary
National Committee
Hoover
Political maneuvering as Hoover rivals seek early delegate counts
The piece details Lowden and Watson factions plotting to deny Hoover a 545 delegate majority at the convention. It notes secret meetings, hopes for new alignments, and possible boosts for Coolidge on the first ballot. It also mentions service roles for supporters and planned public activities around the convention.
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Hoover
Lowden
Watson
Indiana
Curtis
Pennsylvania
Coolidge
Kansas City
Jones Parker
St. Louis
City Streets Reach for Festival Flair and Safety
Flags, streamers and welcome signs line the streets while flowers bloom in window boxes along the business district. Pedestrians will have the right of way in the convention hall area during the event.
Democratic candidate's home hosts social events in city
The home of a Democratic presidential candidate will host social events as Senator and Mrs. James A Reed arrange house parties luncheons teas and dinners for Republican and Democratic visitors. E S Richardson of Marshallville Ga a 66 year old negro delegate from the third district claims to be the party's most consistent convention goer having attended all GOP conventions since 1884 except one.
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James A. Reed
E. S. Richardson
Marshallville
Richardson
Hoover
McDougall
White Mountain
East Green Street
Cut-Rate Furniture Company
Queen Mabel and Notable Aviators Highlight Rochester Runway
The report mentions Queen Mabel famed for jewels and recalls Oliver Le Boutillier born in Montclair New Jersey who learned to fly at Curtiss Field in 1913 and finished at the Wright school in Paterson. He served with the Royal Flying Corps in the war and pursued commercial aviation in the Americas. Captain Arthur Argles is listed as co pilot.
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Toronto
Ont
Omaha
Neb
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Royal Flying Corps
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Rochester
Oliver le Boutillier
Montclair
N. J
Curtiss Field
Old Wright School
Paterson
South America
Arthur Argles
Watch Liver Health with Ox Gall Stimulant Dioxel
An old advertisement warns that liver trouble may be present without pain and promotes ox gall based Dioxel tablets as a natural stimulant. It claims Dioxel equals ten drops of ox gall per tablet and offers samples via Mann Drug Stores.
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Mann Drug Stores
Widow seeks Colombian lawyer to protect rights
The article quotes the woman stating she will hire a Colombian attorney to safeguard her rights as a widow, following a letter she received about six months earlier.
Program Delights High Point Club Meeting
A diverse program at the High Point American Business club dinner included Coach Jack Boylin of High Point College outlining the 1928 football schedule and goals. Miss Virginia Frank and Miss Virginia Ashlin performed violin and piano solos. Miss Mary Johnson read pieces. Edward Mitchell won the attendance prize.
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High Point American Business Club
Sheraton
Jack Boylin
High Point College
Virginia Frank
Virginia Ashlin
Mary Johnson
College Athletic Association
Washington and Jefferson
Presbyterian College of South Carolina
Wofford
Lenoir-Rhyne
Elon
Atlantic Christian
Wake Forest
Ralph W. Slate
Memphis, Tenn
American Business Clubs In America
Edward Mitchell
Sam H. Strickland
Brotherhood and Baraca Chicken Supper Tonight
The Men's Brotherhood and the Baraca class of the First M. P. church will host a chicken supper in the church dining room tonight at 7 o clock. This will be the an-
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Men's Brotherhood
M. P
Decline in French Speakers Around Global Estimates
The report estimates about 70 million people speak French worldwide, highlighting regional concentration in Europe Africa and parts of the Americas. It notes varying literacy and usage rates across countries and calls for updated language policy measures.
Canada’s Wealth Rises by Three Billion in Four Years
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s national wealth increased by 3 billion dollars over the past four years, highlighting growing assets across sectors and improved income. The finding reflects broader economic expansion amid rising production and investment.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
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