Brummitt's Bold Postwar Shot Shocks Raleigh Politicians
In Raleigh on June 14 1921 Attorney General Dennis G Brummitt faces mixed reactions after he introduced a sharp resolution at the Granville county Democratic convention in Oxford criticizing current administration acts and practices. The impact will be tested at the state Democratic convention this Thursday as observers weigh whether his move is pivotal or a dud.
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Brummitt
Granville County
Oxford
O. Max Gardner
Gardner
General Assembly
Fountain
Richard Tillman Fountain
Democratic Party
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Ehringhaus
State Democratic Convention
Governor frees convict on word of another man
Governor Gardner commuted the sentence of Lester Craft after a letter from the man who should have served the term exposed record confusion. Craft, convicted of larceny in Nash county in 1931, was to serve two to four years while Casey’s 18 month to three year term had been served. Gardner also paroled ten prisoners and denied parole to forty applicants.
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Raleigh
N. C
O. Max Gardner
Lester Craft
White
Craft
Nash County
Casey
Gardner
Ben B. Burton
Halifax County
Tollie Norman
Pamlico County
Holleman Dies at Mississippi Home
W L Holleman son of Mr and Mrs 8 A Holleman and brother of Mrs C C Robbins died at his Greenville Mississippi home after a long heart illness Relatives learned today noting the family had visited him in recent days near High Point.
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W. L. Holleman
A. Holleman
C. C. Robbins
High Point
Greenville
Miss
Cotton futures open steady amid mixed signals in New York
In New York on June 14 cotton futures opened steady to 3 points lower with most positions weaker on lower Liverpool cables and July liquidation. July traded down to 5.02 but demand remained good from trade sources.
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New York
Liverpool
Chilean junta reshuffles amid foreign investment outlook
Santiago reports a complete Chilean revolutionary junta as Rolando Merino is named interior minister replacing Carlos Davila, who resigned. Alfredo LaGarrigue says no harm to foreign interests and a study will be made of the Cosach combine while the central bank keeps independence. Arturo Ruiz Mafel is named interior minister after Merino.
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Santiago
Chile
Rolando Merino
Carlos Davila
Senor Davila
Alfredo LaGarrigue
Arturo Ruiz Mafel
Senor Merino
Attorney Punished Severely in War Risk Case
Reidsville attorney Percy T. Stiers was indicted for embezzling funds under the war risk insurance act. He pled no contest, was fined 500 dollars, ordered to repay 1,800 dollars to the guardian of C. R. King, an incompetent ex serviceman, and disbarred for three years.
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Greensboro
Percy T. Stiers
Reidsville
C. R. King
Government vows to maintain nitrate work with new letters
Finance minister states the new government will preserve the present nitrate operations while requiring Cosach to hand over the necessary letters of credit for foreign exchange.
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Junta
Cosach
Publicity Push Aims To Curb Stock Manipulation
Harvard economist William Z. Ripley urged full public disclosure of corporate operations to prevent stock manipulation. Testifying to the Senate Banking Committee, he called for interstate firms with large assets to file current earnings and depreciation reports with the government. He noted railroad and telephone firms already under such rules and urged uniform application to other companies.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
William Z. Ripley
Harvard University
Ripley
New York
Brookhart
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Economist
Kreuger
Toll
Prisoner returns after 18 years of liberty
Julius Logwood, 389, a negro, surrendered in New Orleans after 18 years free. He told Doorman James A. Quinn he preferred jail to starvation, and was placed in a three to five year term for burglary. Quinn received the surrender as the official custody changed.
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New Orleans
Julius Logwood
James A. Quainn
Quinn
Alpheus S Clapp Dies In Asheboro
Alpheus S. Clapp age 70 died at his home in North Asheboro after a brief illness. Funeral services set for 3 PM Wednesday at Neighbors Grove church. He is survived by his widow Mollse Clapp and five children Myrtle Clapp Lelia Ellison Verna Hill William A. Clapp and Miranda Brown and one brother H M Clapp.
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Alpheus S. Clapp
North
Asheboro
Neighbors Grove Church
Clapp
Mollse Clapp
Myrtle Clapp
Lelia Ellison
Greensboro
Verna Hill
Carrboro
William A. Clapp
Atlanta, Ga
Miranda Brown
H. M. Clapp
Salisbury
German Railways Plan Secret Destination Excursions
German railways announce plans to run excursion trains with undisclosed destinations. Officials promise special routes and timed departures but with secrecy surrounding where passengers will be taken. Local officials urge travelers to watch schedules for further details.
Public on Investment and Disclosure Compared to Taxation
A public note argues that discouraging speculation is stronger when earnings and real status are disclosed rather than through taxes. It emphasizes transparency over fiscal levies to curb risky financial activity.
Prominent Attorney Arrested Over Death of Mother in Alabama
John R. Boyle a 37 year old Birmingham attorney was ordered arrested for questioning in the death of his 66 year old mother Mrs Jessie A Boyle. He says a middle aged white man stabbed them on Shades Mountain while they picked flowers. Mrs Boyle was found in a roadside thicket with slashed neck and dragged to a hiding place. Police found a blood pool on a cliff near the road and reported no robbery. Boyle is hospitalized with knife wounds but not in serious condition.
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Birmingham
Ala
John R. Boyle
Jesse A. Boyle
Shades Mountain
Hawaii Coffee Crop Expected to Exceed Last Year
An official forecast indicates Hawaii will harvest more coffee than in the previous season, signaling a rebound in output for growers and related industries.
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Hawaii
Congress Actions Across Chambers and Committees
Senate continues farm relief debate. Economy conferees consider proposals to cut federal expenses. Banking committee studies home loan bank bill. House debates the cash bonus bill. Rules committee reviews farm legislation.
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Banking Committee
HOUSE
Rules Committee
William Ransom Pitts Dies at High Point Route 2 Farm
William Ransom Pitts 76 a well known High Point Route 2 farmer died at his home after a long illness. Born December 3, 1856 in Guilford County he was a son of Alfred and Eliza Pitts. Survived by two sons Lee Pitts Morganton and OO C Pitts High Point Route 3 and five daughters Mrs C M Brown Mrs Lena Holbrook Mrs Alma Joyce Mrs Joe Joyce and Mrs Annie Snyder along with 35 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services 8:30 Wednesday at Abbotts Creek Baptist church followed by interment in the church cemetery.
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William Ransom Pitts
High Point
Guilford County
Alfred
Eliza Hedgecock Pitts
Elizabeth Hedgecock
OO. C. Pitts
Lee Pitts
Morganton
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