Candidates May Be Selected In The South Next Year
The piece argues that a North Carolina governor Angus W McLean is best poised as a Democratic favorite son candidate for the 1929 or 1928 convention. It notes Al Smith and McAdoo fade amid debate, while McLean gains national attention. It recalls a South Dakota visit by President Coolidge and Gov Bulow as contrast to the political ferment.
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Raleigh
South
United States
Angus W. McLean
North Carolina
al Smith
Smith
McLean
McAdoo
Treasury
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
Far West
Middlewest
East
West
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Illinois
North Carolina urged to back McLean for president
A South Dakota observer argues McLean is the best qualified Democratic candidate and urges North Carolina to join a broad national push. He notes McLean’s national prominence across regions and his wartime financial leadership, asserting the south should seek credit and influence in the nomination.
Tribute for Jamestown Citizens at Memorial Service
A Jamestown memorial service honored ten late residents at Jamestown Methodist Episcopal church. Dr Elweed C Perisho of Guilford College praised the town leaders and school system while Fred N Tate presented a painting of Joseph S Ragsdale to Mrs Ragsdale for the church archive. A union choir and soloists provided music during the ceremony.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Methodist Episcopal Church
Elweed C. Perisho
Guilford College
Hig Point
Norman Fidler
Central Friends Church Choir
High Point
Frazer Evangelist Campaign Ends in Lexington
The Frazer evangelistic meetings led by Rev Edward Frazer and wife conclude in Lexington after two months. Meetings began in the courthouse, moved to a tent, then the airstrip venue. Frazer conducts divine healing with reported recoveries including deafness, tuberculosis, cancer, and appendicitis. a campaign proceeds to Thomasville with a large tent planned.
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Enterprise Bureau
Lexington
Frazer
Edward Frazer
Presbyterian Church
Court House
March Hotel
Thomasville
Evangelist Frazier
Evangeli T
Germany to Enter Gordon Bennett Cup Race in U S This Year
For the first time since the war Germany will be represented in the Gordon Bennett Cup race held in the United States this year.
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Germany
United States
Conestoga Wagon Named Stogie Origin Story
The term stogie traces to the Conestoga wagon used for freight over the Allegheny mountains. Freighters smoked thin native tobacco cigars called Conestogas, later shortened to stogies.
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Allegheny Mountains
Funeral for Mrs. Morgan at Old Concord Church
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at Concord church on the old Randleman road for Mrs. Alice Morgan 27 who died after a lingering illness. Rev. O L Cox will conduct the rites and interment will be in the church cemetery. She leaves her husband E M Morgan a daughter a sister Sadie Alliston and three brothers from Marshall Virginia and Greensboro.
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Greensboro
Concord Church
Randleman Road
Alice Morgan
O. L. Cox
Church Cemetery
Marshall
Negro Held For Entering Gate City Home
June 20 Greensboro city court deferred the hearing for Lonnie Holt in the entry of Miss Laura Crews’s home at 416 W Washington St late Saturday night. Holt was captured after an excited chase following a leap from a second story window. He had just completed a 12 months road term for breaking and entering.
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Enterprise Bureau
Greensboro
Lonnie Holt
Laura Crews
Washington Street
Examiners Meet For Medical License Test in Raleigh
North Carolina state board of medical examiners met in Raleigh to plan a four day examination starting tomorrow for about 159 men applying for medical licenses. Dr J W MacConnell state secretary treasurer said the test will continue four days.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners
J. W. MacConnell
Dretary
Lovings and Ward Held on Whisky Charge
Greensboro June 20 The Enterprise Bureau reports Joe Ward and E N Lovings of High Point are held on transporting liquor charges after police seized 25 gallons of liquor in a Star coupe at 1006 Perkins Street. Officers Brannock High Murphy and Loman effected the arrest. bond set at 500 dollars and hearing scheduled for Tuesday in city court.
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Greensboro
High Point
Joe Ward
E. N
Lovings
Perikns Street
Brannock
High
Murphy
Loman
Virginia
North Carolina
Lower Guilford
Rowan
Dick Proposes After Rejection Then Ends Suspected Trouble
A fragment from Tit Bits suggests Dick proposed to Jeannette after a prior rejection. The note hints he disposed of others in an unspecified manner, implying concealment of a crime. No names or locations beyond the quoted pair are provided.
Exhibition Highlights Napoleon Relic Fragments in New York
At a New York exhibition of Napoleon relics a tendon fragment from his body, hair locks, and pieces said to be his white breeches were displayed drawing visitors and curiosity about the famed emperor.
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New York
Funeral Services for Carrie Alice Robbins at Shady Grove
Funeral services were held at Shady Grove Christian church in Montgomery county for Carrie Alice Robbins who died Friday morning at 716 Grace Street after a short illness. Rev Hulon officiated with many friends from High Point in attendance. burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers listed as G. T. Russell J. R. Pierce S. E. Stroud Pilmer Garner J. R. Creed Alfred Williams. Flowers carried by Mrs G T Russell Mrs J B Pierce Mrs Peter Cook and Mrs W Staley.
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Carrie Alice Robbins
Grace Street
Shady Grove Christian Church
Montgomery County
Hulon
High Point
G. T. Russell
J. R. Pierce
S. E. Stroud
Pilmer Garner
J. R. Creed
Alfred Williams
J. B. Pierce
Peter Cook
W. Staley
Crocodiles of Borneo Walk on Land to Strike Prey
A study notes Borneo crocodiles lunge from water while holding their tails aloft and traveling on land to ambush and capture prey. The behavior shows adaptation for terrestrial stalking and feeding in river habitats.
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Goodrich Silvertowns
Goodrich
Borneo
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