Trial Testimony On Dr Peacock Fails To Calm Paranoia Claims
In Lexington on June 9 a court session for Dr J W Peacock featured two physiciansTestimony from Dr I M Taylor Morganton superintendent and Dr J K Hall Richmond assessing Peacock sanity Hall diagnosing paranoia and insanity while a fatal heart attack struck spectator David Lewis mid proceedings leaving the court to resume rebuttal later in the day
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Lexington
David Lewis
Thomasville
J. W. Peacock
J. E. Taylor
J. K. Hall
Richmond
Lewis
I. M. Taylor
Morganton
State Hospital For Insane
John J. Parker
Peacock
Taylor
Cross Examination of Dr. Anderson in Raleigh Trial
The session featured sharp cross examination of Dr. Albert Anderson, superintendent of the state hospital for the insane, by ex-Congressman Clyde Hoey. Anderson testified that Dr. Peacock was crazy and defended his own prior statements while the defense argued over the admissibility of certain questions. Judge Finley overruled the objection, forcing continued cross examination and revealing Anderson's long service at the Raleigh hospital.
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Albert Anderson
Raleigh
State Hospital For Insane
Clyde Hoey
Shelby
Anderson
Peacock
Mr. Hoey
Dr. Anderson
Hoey
John J. Parker
Parker
North Carolina
Finley
Ice drifting farther south in north Atlantic warns ships
Rear Admiral Lloyd W. Chandler head of the naval hydrographic service says this year sees heavier drifting ice in the north Atlantic and farther south than any year since 1921. The navy department will send wireless reports to aid global shipping with ice field positions movements and limits.
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Washington
North Atlantic
Lloyd W. Chandler
Naval Hydrographic Service
Navy Department
Rotary Luncheon Highlights Doctors Role In Community
At the weekly Rotary luncheon in the Commercial club, editors discuss the physician’s duty to serve beyond cure. Dr Houston Hiatt praises medical progress and prevention, while surgeon John Burrus notes long training and selfless service. Rotarian Jim Ryan lauds doctors' wartime and community work. Otis Mendenhall and George Ramsay noted for Rotary relief efforts.
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Rotary Club
Commercial Club
Houston Hiatt
Paris
Rochester
Minn
Robert L. Stevenson
John Burrus
Jim Ryan
John Peacock
Will Lambeth
Joe Cox
Otis Mendenhall
George H. Ramsay
Raleigh
Rotary Clubs
China
Clovinger Guests at Elwood on Raleigh Business
Co. W. Clovinger attended Elwood events yesterday as a business guest. He arrived from Raleigh to conduct affairs with local contacts.
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Co. W. Clovinger
the Elwood
Mr. Clovinger
Raleigh
Black Cross gang of Bronx youths linked to robberies
Eight youths aged 10 to 11 forming the Black Cross gang were arrested after confessing to involvement in at least twenty robberies in the Bronx. They marked their wrists with a cross. Beatrice Moore identified them after resisting a hold up and reporting them to police. The gang has since disbanded.
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New York
Black Cross
Bronx
Beatrice Moore
Order of the Black Cross
Desperado Kills Two Police In Toledo Standoff
In Toledo Ohio on June 9 a 48 year old Oklahoma man Thomas Kelly engaged in a two hour gun battle with police after failing to pay rent and threatening the landlady. He killed two officers before police killed him using machine guns and grenades while trying to storm a boarding house.
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Toledo
Ohio
Thomas Kelly
Oklahoma
Kelly
Huron
Walnut Streets
Herbert
Sechrest Donates Horse to Local Orphanage
J. W. Sechrest of the city gives a fine black horse to the Methodist orphanage. Church missionary groups visit to present table ware and the children perform a missionary play for the donors.
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J. W. Sechrest
Methodist
Missionary Societies
High Point
Children of the Home
The
First “Church
Free concert at High Point bandstand Friday
The new bandstand at Main and Elm streets in High Point will be dedicated with a public concert by the Elks band Friday night. The venue is touted as one of the finest in the south and will be tested for its acoustic properties by town residents.
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High Point
Main
Elm Streets
Elks
At & Yelock
Soil maps of county to aid farmers and builders
The U S department of agriculture has completed soil maps for Randolph and Davidson counties and will publish Guilford and Forsyth maps soon. The maps, displayed at the chamber of commerce, detail streams roads and soil types to guide road building farming and land purchase decisions.
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U S. Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Randolph
Davidson
Guilford
Forsythe
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Station Agent Slays Marshal Then Is Arrested
Gainesville, Florida June 9 L S Darby station agent for the Atlantic Coast Line at Baldwin shot and killed Marshal L S Thomas last night. Darby surrendered to police early this morning after reports said the marshal tried to arrest him for disorderly conduct. Thomas’s son disarmed the agent and when returning found Darby missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
Veteran Brooklyn Eagle chief William Hester dies at 86
William Hester president of the Brooklyn Eagle died at his Brooklyn home. Born in Poughkeepsie he was 86 years old.
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Brooklyn
William Hester
The
Brooklyn Eagle
Poughkeeps
Col Galbraith Jr Head Of Legion Killed In Accident
Indianapolis dispatch reports Col. Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion was killed when a car went over an embankment. Henry J Ryan and Milton J Foreman were injured with skull fractures as the vehicle overturned. coroner cites a steering gear defect. Galbraith, 47, was elected leader last September and practiced law in Cincinnati.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
Henry J. Ryan
Legion
Americanization Commission
Milton J. Foreman
Chicago
The
Country Club
Col. Galbraith
Cleveland
Walkertown Arsenal
Mass
Cincinnati
Col. Gal.Wraith
High Points Fame as Trade Center Grows
The High Point chamber of commerce reports growing interest in the city as a trade hub. Inquiries arrive daily from men seeking to learn about High Point and potential relocation opportunities driven by the exposition building a new hotel and active local organizations.
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Trade Center
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
T His
Jury to Investigate Tulsa Race Riots
Tulsa Okla June twelve men tentatively accepted as jurors in the race riot inquiry. The attorney general leads the investigation with 156 to 700 witnesses expected to be summoned. case to run a week or more to establish the facts.
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Tulsa
Okla
Eighteen Dead In La Junta District Flood Fight
Pueblo Col June 9 Capt Mock of the Colorado national guard reports eighteen persons killed in the La Junta district after a fifty hour battle with the elements. The guardsman arrived today with the first official conditions update from La Junta.
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Pueblo
Col
la Junta
Mocks
Colorado National Guard
Mock
Cafeteria 10 to Open Next Monday at Noon
Officers of the Young Women’s Christian Association announce the new cafeteria will open to the public at noon next Monday. A welcoming committee will greet guests as the facility offers fresh, attractively served meals at reasonable prices.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Ecafeteria
High Point
Tillie M. Kirk
Greenville
S. C
Miss Pease
New York
Farmers of State Organize for a Co operative Plan
Progress in a farmer sign up campaign for cooperative marketing of cotton and tobacco is reported by Dr. B W Kilgore director of the agricultural extension service in Raleigh Farmers in counties visited by Aaron Sapiro and others show interest in organizing a new marketing scheme Endorsements come from North Carolina bankers and businessmen as well as progressive farmers Kilgore says cooperative marketing could keep millions of dollars in state farms and reduce road and school bond issues Tobacco and cotton growers plan a business oriented cooperative with officers who draw no salaries Commissioner George Bell and Allen J Maxwell have issued a ten per cent rate increase for Southern Bell Telephone Company in North Carolina and distributed copies of the order to interested parties The action is unusual but not improper The morning paper criticizes the rate hike and state officials mostly dislike higher costs for a service that has not always satisfied demands County summer schools for the northeastern region are listed with dates and locations across Vanceboro Washington Red Oak Manteo and more planned by Miss Hattie Parrott for various counties and institutions
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Raleigh
B. W. Kilgore
Agricultural Extension Service
Aaron Sapiro
California
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
North Carolina
Kilgore
Co-Operative Marketing Plan
George Bell
Allen J. Maxwell
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Hattie Parrott
Kinston
Vancebero
Craven County
Washington
Beaufort
Red Oak
Nash
Halifax
Edgecombe
Columbia
Tyrrell County
Chowan College
Northampton
Bertie
Hertford
Gates
Manteo
Dare
Ounty
East Carolina
Teachers Training School
Greenville
Jacksonville
Onslow County
Trenton
Jones County
Elizabeth City
Pasquotank
Perquimans
Camden
Currituck
Williamston
Martin
Carteret
Pamlico County
Oriental
Runaway Horse Causes Stir on Washington Street
A horse hitched to a wagon ran through Washington Street before slipping on the pavement near the Episcopal church and falling. The horse belonged to J. S. Dennis and was caught after the incident drew attention at the Main and Washington intersection.
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Washington Street
Main and
Washington
Episcopal Church
J. S. Dennis
Local business leader heads to Mexico City for role
L. D. Luther, president of the Myrtle Desk company in High Point, travels to Mexico City to establish headquarters as the special Mexican representative. Friends regret his departure but offer good wishes for the new assignment in the Mexican republic.
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L. D. Luther
Myrtle Desk Company
High Point
Mexico City
Cotton futures slip as foreign exchange weakens market
New York June 9 The cotton market opened steady with a 5 point gain on July but broadly 2 to 12 points lower due to weak foreign exchange boosting higher cables and favorable southern weather. Active months show gold 5 to 12 points below prior close with July at 12.70, October 13.45, December 13.92, January 14.00, March 13.14.
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New York
Death of United Textile Workers Leader John Golden
Morning reports confirm the death of John Golden general president of the United Textile Workers of America. The funeral will be in Brooklyn and his longtime home was in Fall River Massachusetts. burial will take place in this city.
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Fall River
Mages
John Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Brooklyn
Lewis
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