High Point Faces A Flurry Of Mayoral Campaign Rumors
Muddled politics in High Point hint at a crowded mayoral race in May. Several councilmen and business leaders including W. A. Davis, Charles F. Blake, J. W. Hedrick, G. F. Wilson, F. P. Conrad, B. H. Bradner, and others are discussed as potential candidates with plans varying from mayoral bids to council seats. Taxes, zoning, and a shift to at large elections emerge as major campaign themes, while no definitive announcements have been made.
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High Point
Occu
Moffitt
W. A. Davis
Charles F. Blake
Mr. Davis
Blake
Mr. Blake
Davis
J. W. Hedrick
Hedrick
G. F. Wilson
Wilson
F. P. Conrad
Conrad
Joe Worth
Worth
B. H. Bradner
Brooks
Charlotte Magistrate Charged With Drunkenness
A Mecklenburg county magistrate, Thomas J. Gribble, was presented to the grand jury on a drunkenness charge. The now-sought true bill could lead to trial in superior court and possible impeachment if found guilty, while Gribble denies the accusation as a political motive by his enemies.
Divorce suit files breach of promise claim in Wheeling
Lillian Russell Toothman a 30 year old Wheeling divorcee sues James Hawley an 86 year old wealthy retired broker for 300000 alleging breach of promise to marry.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Lillian Russell Toothman
Wilson coal shortage hits hundreds after heavy snow
Hundreds suffer from coal shortages following heavy snowfall as residents report difficulty obtaining fuel. The disruption underscores winter hardship and rising energy concerns in the affected area.
Charred Cabo Hatteras Drifts From Burning Ship
Aboard the Cabo Hatteras, all 40 crew members were rescued by the Cabo Torres as the burning freighter drifted to sea. Despite waves hindering a tow, the Seminole and Torres remained on station, with a rescue successful but no chance of saving the vessel. The Japanese ship Washington Maru conveyed the rescue messages to land.
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New York
Cabo Hatteras
Cabo Torres
Coast Guard
Seminole
Mazer Partially Clears Mystery In Canton Murder Case
Canton Ohio March 5 AP Louis Mazer, bound for trial March 16 for the murder of Canton newspaper man Don R Mellett, spent an hour and a half in a courthouse conference with counsel and county prosecutor Henry W Harter Jr The session followed by the county grand jury being reconvened to continue its probe while Harter kept silent on whether Mazer spoke about the killing Also noted that Ben Rudner and Patrick McDermott have already been convicted for similar slayings and are serving life terms
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Canton, O
Louis Mazer
Don R Mellett
Canton
Mazer
David Kramer
Henry W. Harter
Harter
Ben Rudner
Rudner
Patrick McDermott
Few of 25000 Bills Get Through Channels
Washington reports that the 69th Congress produced nearly 25 000 bills and resolutions but only 998 advanced to law. The House filed 18 312 measures while the Senate proposed 6 417. President Coolidge signed 523 in the first session and 475 in the latest session, 229 within 24 hours of adjournment.
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Washington
Mar
House
Senate
Coolidge
Maple Apples Dessert with Butter Center
Apples baked in maple syrup with a dab of butter in the center create a rich satisfying dessert for dinner.
Waterproof Sack Lining May Ease Garbage Handling
The article notes using waterproof paper sacks to line garbage pails. Sacks can be lifted out when full, leaving the pail clean for reuse.
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Wilson Motor Company
Rodney Snow
Bloom's Furniture Exchange
Washington Street
Dodge Brothers
Semple
Faison Motor CO
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Charlotte
Crepe de Chine
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Omg
Kasha
Natural
Navy
Georgettes
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