Confidential data of the conference on naval treaties
The President and the Senate must jointly seal international treaties. informal memoranda from the London naval treaty talks were withheld from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The secretary of state defended the White House stance, denying coverups and urging trust in confidential discussions. The piece argues the treaty should stand on its merits and that private discussions were necessary.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Stimson
White House
United States
Borah
Republic
Charlotte rises to big-city status with new hotel on leased land
The article notes Charlotte’s push to primacy among Carolina cities by planning a two million dollar hotel on leased county land where the former courthouse stood. It compares the project to major cities where landmark buildings rise on leased ground and highlights the trend of income from ground rents.
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Charlotte
Carolina
Queen City
South
New York
American Climbers of Two Distinct Classes
A commentary on American social climbers in Britain and the embassy's influence, contrasting genuine American talent with sycophantic climbers. Dawes criticizes the pursuit of court favor while praising American independence, enterprise, and patronage in arts and education. The piece cites Richard Le Gallienne on American philanthropy, business acumen, and the inventive American skyline shaped by New York's geography.
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Pussyfooter
England
Royal Household
Great Britain
Court of
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Harper’s Bazaar
America
Italy
Important Objective in Cannon Affair
Reporters tracking the senate lobby investigating committee say most members disagree with Chairman Caraway on the Cannon affair. The panel's stance appears at odds with the chair's position amid ongoing inquiries.
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Senate
Caraway
Editorial calls out Bishop Cannon on $48000 donation
The piece argues the bishop should answer questions about the $48 000 Jameson donation to the Anti Smith campaign or face a precedent limiting investigation committees. It contends his refusal harms public accountability and urges the committee to seek testimony to uphold democratic integrity.
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Bishop Cannon
Radio Crooner Treads Lightly With New York Militia
Rudy Vallee reviewed a company of New York's militia the other day and urged making friends with the unit. He warned that a radio fan tired of crooning might call out the national guard, a note of foresight about public sentiment and security.
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Rudy Vallee
New York
National Guard
Henry Ford's Surplus Theory Meets Farming Woes
Henry Ford challenges agricultural doctors urging acreage cuts arguing intensive cultivation and production can create new demand. He argues surplus is only the start of prosperity if new uses emerge, noting global scarcity and continuous advertising as vital for American industry. Roger Babson echoes the need for persistent ads as census data looms.
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Ford
China
Mr. Ford
Babson
United States
Barrel ride man earns notoriety but risks imitators
The Niagara whirlpool barrel rider showed nerve and neck risking bravado in a stunt that crowds crave yet grows tiresome as freak champions multiply. The writer wishes him well while hoping he avoids imitators and further danger.
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Niagara
English Taste For Our Talkies Sparks Wry Observation
It is noted that our talkie stars are viewed more favorably in England than in this country, suggesting the English are slow to grasp a joke. This reflection highlights cross cultural reception of cinema humor.
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England
Woman awarded six cents in kiss suit shock
A woman who sued for 25000 dollars after being kissed against her will received only six cents, a result described as a further insult.
Navy ban on kissing graduates in graduation day rule
The Navy Department forbids girls from kissing naval academy seniors on graduation day. The rule will likely turn mids and sweethearts toward more reserved behavior and avoid public displays.
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Navy Department
Naval Academy
Mars Declared Hostile to Human Life by Scientists
Scientists assert Mars hosts no human life while noting wasted spinach to emphasize scarcity of edible greens on the red planet. The remark blends scientific stance with a sly ecological quip.
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Mars
Canary Mascots Bother Chattanooga in Southern League
The Chattanooga team in the Southern League faced spectacle as 12 pairs of canaries served as club mascots, reflecting a long tradition of teams adopting birds as symbols since the dawn of baseball.
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Chattanooga
Canaries
Carolina Briefs: Wimbish dies in car crash in Durham
Charles C. Wimbish Jr., 20, died when his car skidded on wet pavement and overturned in Durham. An unnamed female passenger was unharmed. In Raleigh a clerk and a Union County man were fined $100 for selling insurance without licenses and misrepresenting unlicensed firms.
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Carolina Briefs
Urham
N. C
Charles C. Wimbish, Jr
Aleigh
J. L. Wrench
Clinton
T. Crowell
Union County
North Carolina
Bramham Wins Unopposed GOP Nomination in Durham District
W G Bramham of Durham, a prominent minor league figure, was conceded the election of the Republican nomination for the tenth judicial district superior court judge. He was unopposed.
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Urham
N. C
W. G. Bramham
Durham
Tenth Judicial District Superior Court
Mullins Sues Railroad Over Oil Car Wreck Damages
P. J. Mullins, park operator at Charlotte, sues the P. and N. railroad for 380000 damages claiming an oil car wreck poured oil into a lake and killed thousands of fish.
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N. C
P. J. Mullins
P. and N. Railroad
Laundry owners meet in Rightsville Beach in June
Laundry owners from North and South Carolina Florida and Georgia will gather in Rightsville Beach North Carolina for a regional meeting on June 9 10 and 11.
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Rightsville Beach
N. C
North
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Boy Struck by Dynamite Cap In May Explosion
In Durham North Carolina an eight year old boy, son of R L May, barely survived after striking a match to a dynamite cap yesterday. The blast tore the hand to pieces and burned his chest. He is hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Urham
N. C
Cas[ Wen May
R. L. May
Greensboro Bank and Trust opens new Sanford branch
The Greensboro Bank and Trust will open a Sanford branch on Monday with E Frank Andrews as cashier.
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Anford
N. C
Greensboro Bank and_ Trust company
E. Frank Andrews
Return of Carol prompts cabinet to map role in Romania
The 1927 Romanian crisis nears solution as Crown Prince Carol returns to Bucharest after an uproar over his plan to reclaim the throne. Government ministers meet through the night to decide his place under the constitution, while Queen Marie and the nation react with cautious approval.
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Cotroceni
Royal
Nicholas
Juliu Maniu
M. Maniu
Carol
Bucharest
Marie
Oberammergau
Germany
Helen
Michael
Peasant Party
Mme. Lupescu
Prince Charles
Ferdinand
Vienna
Romania
Crown Prince
North Carolina Parties Hold Primaries for Congress Seats
North Carolina voters went to the polls to select candidates for congressional and state offices in a primary election. The article notes both Republican and Democratic parties participated and reports no confusion in the process.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Little David Dorsett Predicts Senate Victory in Raleigh
Rev H Grady Dorsett calls himself the Little David of the North Carolina Republican primary and predicts winning the senate nomination amid factional GOP rivalries. He cites Tucker Pritchard and Butler as rivals. observers see Tucker facing Pritchard with Butler weaker. The Piedmont vote is viewed as decisive.
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Rev. H. Grady Dorsett
Little David
Israel
Republican Party
North Carolina
Raleigh
Tucker
Pritchard
Major Butler
Fold Guard
Brownlow Jackson
West
Piedmont
Young Bridegroom and Lad Drowned in South Carolina
In Mullins South Carolina two youths died in a drowning incident driven by fright. Irby Hamilton 17 year old newlywed and Herbert Turner 12 years old perished in the cold water. The tragedy occurred after they were caught by unexpected currents. Local authorities investigated the accident and offered condolences to the families.
Two Boys Drowned After Boat Capsizes on Little Pee Dee
Walter Skipper swam to safety after a boat from Latta to Cartwell capsized on the Little Pee Dee river nine miles from her. Turner, unable to swim, grabbed Hamilton by the neck as they fell into swift current and both disappeared.
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Walter Skipper
Latta
Cartwell
Little Pee Dee
Turner
Hamilton
Air traffic control urged as planes increase
Air currents foreign to the Middle West create safety concerns at airports as increasing numbers of planes seek takeoffs and landings. Uniform control is needed to prevent collisions, while the broader acceptance of air travel and more airports are set to expand air transport nationwide.
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Middle West
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