Overman visits Raleigh speaks on nation and crops
Senator Lee Overman arrived in Raleigh and met The Enterprise bureau, praising supporters and discussing Washington events. He called Brookhart’s Iowa senate victory a protest against western neglect, urged Democratic gains, commented on prohibition, and predicted Haugen farm relief passage possibly vetoed by Coolidge.
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Senator Overman Supports Abolishing Two-Thirds Rule
Senator Overman says he favors junking the two-thirds rule in the Democratic party. He believes abolishing it aligns with democratic progress and will help the party and the democratic cause in coming elections. He intends to work to throw the rule overboard.
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Flashes of Life Across Nations and Cities
AP dispatches reveal a collage of 1920s society scenes. In Washington, the first lady breaks ground for an orphan asylum while Dolly Madison’s name anchors the charity’s history. In London, actress Jane Cowell stars in Noel Coward's Flowers as crowds cheer. Crown Princess Louise visits Wall Street and praises New York’s women. Elaine Hammerstein marries J Walker Kays in Los Angeles, with Claire Dux and Charles H Swift noted. In London, bangs trends grow. in San Francisco, a poker case gains legal standing in a divorce dispute. in Dresden, policewomen prepare to patrol streets as candidates vie for posts.
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Wells Shows Expenses During State Campaign
Robert M. Wells who defeated Ellis C. Jones for the democratic nomination for solicitor in the nineteenth judicial district spent 1202.32 in his campaign and received 185 in contributions. The largest donor was J. E. Swain with 50. Another two candidates, W. S. Fisher and Lloyd J. Lawrence, spent only filing fees.
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Born To the West at Broadhurst theater two day showing
Jack Holt stars as Colorado Rudd in Born In the West a Zane Grey story adaptation. A schoolyard feud escalates into lifelong enmity as the two men cross paths again. The western drama is hailed as Holt's finest screen characterization.
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Paris Confronts Franc Stabilization Plan
Paris reports relief as fear of wartime abstinence fades. The cabinet restrictions committee plans to curb government spending and tighten imports including coal lead copper and luxury goods. Final approval hinges on detailed examination of proposals.
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Mardi Gras Film Captures New Orleans Carnival
Motion picture fans gain access to the famed New Orleans Mardi Gras as crews film the event for a movie. The production aims to showcase the carnival atmosphere, parades, floats, and crowds.
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The Lucky Lady Uses Giant Southern California Mirror
The Lucky Lady directed by Raoul Walsh for Paramount features a giant mirror from a local factory, fourteen feet tall and eleven feet wide, used in Greta Nissen’s home scene. Co stars include William Collier Jr., Greta Nissen, Lionel Barrymore, and Marc MacDermott as the Broadway run begins next week.
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