Poole bill sparks board of health clash in Raleigh
The Poole bill to amend the sanitary privy law triggered a fierce dispute within the State Board of Health. Despite passage it is seen as yielding little change, with graft accusations by Dr. John B Wright sparking a senate confrontation and a broader fight over board democratization and appointments.
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Raleigh
State Board of Health
Poole
John B Wright
General Assembly
Board of Health
Charlotte
W.S. Rankin
Parker
Northampton County
State Medical Society
Ayatem
Medical Society
Committees On Health
Wright
Dr. Wright
Dr. Laughinghouse
Senate
Cascaret candy laxative advertisement promises overall health
A vintage ad extols cascara candy laxative Cascaret as a gentle daily regulator for the bowels and body scent claiming it cleanses the system, improves general health, and reduces need for deodorants. It targets adults and children with affordable 10c and 25c prices.
Law Change Prompts New Fund Distribution Method
Senator Woltz of Gaston says under the new law the distribution will be made on a purely merits based basis replacing the old legislature driven method. The statement signals a shift toward objective criteria in allocating funds as lawmakers implement reforms.
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Woltz
Gaston
Storm Warning From Beaufort To Virginia Cape Issued
The weather bureau issued an advisory with a storm warning from Beaufort North Carolina to Virginia Cape. Small craft warnings extend south to Jacksonville as a disturbance over Georgia moves northeast with increasing intensity and winds turning northeast and east, likely reaching gale force tonight and shifting northwest by Thursday morning.
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Washington
Mar
Weather Bureau
Beaufort
N.C
Virginia Cape
Beaufort Toacksonville
Georgia
Reverend Sullivan flogged by county after convict road sentence
The Rev. William E. Sullivan, convicted months earlier for passing worthless checks and sentenced to 15 months on the county roads, was whipped nine lashes at the central convict camp after county commissioners ordered the punishment. The flogging followed Sullivan’s refusal to work and disruption of road crew duties, despite attempts by Dr. R. M. Buie to clear him medically.
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William E. Sullivan
Martin Burrus
Sullivan
Licking
J. Giles Foushee
R. M. Buie
Buie
MacRae
Greensboro
Semi finals in basketball today across NC classes
State College Raleigh March 9 AP semi finals of the second annual invitational high school basketball tournament begin. Twelve of 64 teams from North Carolina compete for A B and class titles as Moodley Smith of Raleigh scores 26 in two games to lead in A while Edwards of Leaksville has 20. Greenboro meets With Fremont in class A and Raleigh faces New Bern in class B with finals set for tonight including trophy awards.
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State College
Raleigh
Mar
North Carolina
Moodley Smith
Edwards
Leakaville
Woodland
Joyner
Leaksyville
Leaksville
Everetts
Treutman
New Bern
Greensporo
Fremont
Marbles Played by Boys in Early Mound Builder Era
A note on pastime traditions describes how boys engaged in marble games even during the era of the mound builders, illustrating enduring play amid ancient cultures.
Cotton Prices Rise on Weather in New Orleans Market
Reports of heavy demand and ongoing bad weather kept cotton prices firm in New Orleans today. Early trades shifted from yesterday, with later prices rising 3 to 6 points as May reached 14.28, July 14.43, and October 14.52.
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New Orleans
Mar
Early trading shows oils lead gains on opening day
Wall Street reports steady buying with oils leading the market and rails showing early gains. Atchison, Houston Oil and Atlantic Refining posted notable advances in initial transactions.
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Wall Street
New York
Rails
Atchison, Houston Oil
Atlantic Refining
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Early Decline
The New York cotton market opened steady after a 1 to 3 point dip as Liverpool cables eased. March eased to 1422 and October to 1457, with light offerings. Liverpool rallied after the open, and buying appeared in response to steady south offerings. May rose to 1429 and October 1460 by mid-morning, about 1 to 3 points lower.
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New York
Mar
Liverpool
Foreign exchange rates update from New York
Foreign exchanges firm quotes in cents for currencies worldwide. Great Britain demand 484 percent, cables 48514, 60 day bills on banks 480 percent. France demand 390 percent, cables 391 percent. Italy demand 442 percent, cables 442 percent. Other nations list varied demands including Argentina 4212 percent and Brazil 1187144 percent.
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Foreign Pachange
New York
Great Britain
Cabes
France
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Sweden
Switzerland
Greece
Czecho
Norway
Germany
Denmark
Spain
Poland
Jugo- Slavia
Rumania
Brazil
Shanghai
Legionaires Here To Meet Tomorrow Night
A regular meeting of the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will be held at the local Legion hall on College street tomorrow night at 7 45 oclock. Post commander David T. Yow announced the session promises an interesting program and is expected to be enthusiastic. Ex servicemen invited. members urged to attend.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion
Legion
College Street
David T. Yow
Supreme Court Hands Down Ten Local Decisions
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued ten decisions on March 9, all of local nature. The rulings covered drainage districts and a case involving Cahoon, among others.
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Raleigh
The
Supreme Court
S. Cahoon
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs, a purified calomel tablet. One or two at bedtime with water ends salts and nausea, morning vanishes the cold, and appetite returns. Family package with directions available for 35 cents at any drug store.
Appellate Actions Across Counties Prompt New Trials and Modifications
Reports list several North Carolina cases with mixed outcomes. New trials ordered in State versus Lee of Harnett and State versus Blackwell of Craven. Other decisions affirm or reverse in favor of defendants, with Montford versus Simmons involving Hartnett and Wilson versus Burroughs involving Pitt reversed.
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Purvis
Bean
Chatham
State
Blackwell
Craven
Wilson
Burroughs
Pitt
Broughton
Pamlico
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