Million Dollar Alienation Suit Filed in New York
Colonel Edward Carrington of Chicago under $1000 bail for assaulting his brother Campbell Carrington wealthy New Yorker has filed a $1,000,000 alienation of affections suit in New York Supreme Court alleging improper influence over his wife Annette Walsh Snyder Carrington. A deposition motion involving Mrs. Mary C Walsh was denied. The colonel also has a $1,000,000 suit against his brother in Chicago along with divorce actions between him and his wife pending there.
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New York
Edward Carrington
Chicago
Campbell Carrington
New York Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Glennon
Mary C. Walsh
Annette Walsh Snyder Carrington
Death Chair Tested As NC Executions Near
In Raleigh on March 10 AP reports the state penitentiary tested the death chair as Booker Williams and Robert Lumpkin await tomorrow’s execution date for the 1925 murder of Robeson County Chief of Police Rodgers. Pardon Commissioner Sink seeks new evidence from a possible third party, but no lead has emerged. The governor holds final action as the two await their fate.
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Raleigh
Mar
State's
North Carolina
Booker Williams
Robert Lumpkin
Rodgers
Robeson County
Commissioner Sink
South Carolina
Sink
North Carolina appoints two eastern jurists to higher court
Clayton Moore of Williamston and N A Townsend of Dunn were named by Governor McLean as superior court judges under the emergency act. They will serve until June 1929, and were both members of the 1927 General Assembly. Selections from the western circuit will follow.
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Raleigh
Clayton Moore
Williamston
N. A. Townsend
Dunn
Superior Court of
North Carolina
McLean
General Assembly
Moore
Senate
Townsend
House
Governor McLean Proposes 12-Member Conservation Board
Raleigh March 10 AP Governor McLean announced a proposed 12 member state conservation board to replace the current fisheries board and part of the department of conservation and development whose terms expire April 1 1927 The plan also moves administration of the Sutton game law under the department and director Phillips says it will save thousands of dollars and avoid creating over 100 new offices.
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Raleigh
Mar
McLean
Board of Conservation
Fisheries Board
Department of Conservation and Development
Department of Consevation and Development
Phillips
North Carolina
North Carolina 1927 Assembly Enacts More Laws Than 1925
Raleigh dispatch reports Secretary of State records show the 1927 general assembly enacted 1,203 laws and 43 resolutions, up from 1,173 laws and resolutions in 1925. The figures reflect the scope of legislative output during the two sessions.
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Raleigh
Mar
W. N. Everett
General Assembly
Greater disaster feared for Japan after tremors
Washington dispatch reports Jesuit seismologist Rev Francis A Tondorf of Georgetown University warned that Japan may face a larger disaster than Monday's quake if recent tremors have not yet adjusted the island strata. He noted the 1923 quake was not as severe as the latest shocks and said a third big shock could follow after further study.
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Washington
Japan
Francis A. Tondorf
Georgetown University
Smuggling Treaty Remains In Force Between U S and Mexico
Washington reports no move to end the treaty signed March 1926 to regulate cross border shipments of arms liquor and other goods. The accord effective for a year auto renewed if neither side acts a 30 day notice could terminate it. Officials decline to comment on recent talks while noting terms require notices of embargoed shipments to Mexico.
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Washington
Mar
Mexico
State Department
Stormy seas hinder relief in Japan quake zone
Relief efforts for thousands affected by the earthquake in Japan are hampered by storms and impassable roads. A foreign minister declines Red Cross aid, saying outside assistance is unnecessary.
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Japan
Red Cross
Alfred Frick Paralytic Dies in Chicago After Relayed Respiration
Alfred Frick, a Chicago paralytic, died after artificial respiration attempts were carried out by friends in relays. Despite efforts, the patient did not recover and passed away in the hospital.
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Alfred Frick
Chicago
Captain Gray at Scott Field In Free Balloon Plunge
Engineering officer Captain Gray at Scott Field Illinois climbs to 27000 feet for a record attempt when he becomes unconscious in a free balloon. He regains senses as the gas bag descends and lands safely at the field.
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Gray
Scott Field
Illinois
Suit claims Bankers Life diverted eight million reserve funds
A Des Moines suit filed by policy holders accuses Bankers' Life Insurance company officials of wrongfully diverting about 8 million dollars from the reserve fund.
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Des Moines
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
Premier Ferguson of Ontario pushes liquor sale control bill
Premier Ferguson introduces a government bill in Ontario to regulate and control the sale of liquor. The measure seeks state oversight of licensing and distribution, signaling a major shift in provincial liquor policy.
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Ferguson
Ontario
Cranfield Faces First Hearing for Train Station Shootings
Rowan County hears Cranfield, a Winston Salem youth, after a December 11 ambush at the Southern station left E. M. Streit and Norman Colger wounded. Bound over to May term in 16,000 dollars bail. six charges including assault with intent to kill and armed robbery. Cranfield was remanded to jail after failing to post bail.
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Salisbury
Mar
C. Cranfield
Winston- Salem
Southern
E. M. Streit
Norman Colger
Birmingham
Ala
Dallas
Tex
Washington and Lee University
Rowan Superior Court
Cranfield
New London
Streit
Colger
UNC suspensions prompt reconsideration at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina student council president Sid ney Chappell said one of 13 suspended students was reinstated after reconsideration. Five more cases may be reviewed today as petitioners allege coercive evidence methods and seek a mass student meeting to discuss handling of the suspensions. About 75 signatures were reported on the petition.
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Chapel Hill
Mar
University of North Carolina
Sidney Chappell
Chappell
Detroit Police Round Up Liquor Smugglers Near River
Detroit police officer Patrolman Robert Gray rounded up 12 men after a chase by the river early today. Four were shot at attempting to escape while his partner seized two more suspected smugglers. Two trucks and a $42,000 cargo of Canadian whisky were recovered. Eight suspects fled as liquor was moved from a launch to trucks. One man was fatally wounded, others jailed on traffic act violations.
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Detroit
Mar
Robert Gray
Detroit River
George Hulbert
Gray
Strong to remain in Asheville after illness recovery
Benjamin Strong governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is rapidly regaining strength after a pneumonia attack and has leased a home in Asheville. He will stay in the city for some time living with his son Phillip as he recuperates.
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Strong
Asheville
Mar
Benjamin Strong
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Phillip
Army Balloonist Loses Consciousness In Flight
Captain Hawthorne Gray, Army balloonist, fainted at five miles during a descent attempt to break the free altitude record. He regained consciousness as the craft fell through 17 000 feet, tore ballast with renewed effort, and crash landed near Ashley, delivering a sprained ankle while radios and instruments were shattered.
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Scott Field
Belleville
Mar
Captain Hawthorne
Gray
Department of Standards
Washington
Ashley
Battle of Death Keeps Up With Alfred Frick
In Chicago on March 10 AP reports Alfred Frick, 22, paralyzed, is kept alive by 93 hours of continuous artificial respiration performed by 56 volunteers in shifts. Doctors note signs of creeping paralysis and hope persists despite exhaustion and deteriorating circulation. Frick spoke briefly and asked for coffee as comrades maintain life support.
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Chicago
Mar
Alfred Frick
Frick
Death
North Carolina political moves mark bids for lieutenant governor and speaker
Raleigh March 10 AP five members seek next lieutenant governor for North Carolina and four vie for 1929 house speaker. Ed Flannagan Greenville touted as business candidate for lieutenant governor. Fountain Rocky Mount Rivers Johnson War Saw and W H S Burgwyn Northampton active in speakership race with J V McGoogan Fayetteville indicating two years ago he would run. Other candidates in race include Thomas J Gold High Point A H Graham Hillsboro Harry Nettles Biltmore and J B Fiart Wadesboro.
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Raleigh
Mar
General Assembly
North Carolina
Ed Flannagan
Greenville
J. Elmer Long
Fountain of
Rocky Mount
Rivers Johnson
Warsaw
W. H. S. Burgwyn
Northampton
J. Vance MccGoogan
Fayetteville
Thomas J. Gold
High Point
A. H. Graham
Hillsboro
Harry Nettles
Biltmore
Ji. B. Fiart
Wadesboro
Pottscamp Bank Robbed. Torch Used in Break-In
The Pottscamp Mississippi State Bank was robbed early today of 5000 dollars in cash and 7000 dollars in securities after the safe was opened with an acetylene torch. The two-ton safe was overturned, indicating a multi-person robbery. Authorities suspect the same band that raided the Como bank two nights earlier, about 100 miles west.
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Memphis
Tenn
Pottscamp
Miss
Como, Miss
Como
British Plead For Life Of Mme Borodin Amid Seizure
Reports from Shanghai and London say British charge d'affaires Owen O'Malley may intercede with Beijing for Mme Borodin after the Soviet steamer Pamiat Lenina was seized by Chang Tsung-Chang’s northern Chinese forces. The vessel carried propaganda and was used to move troops, with Russian couriers reportedly detained. In Raleigh, North Carolina, the General Assembly adjourned after approving more than 17 million dollars in appropriations, though salaries for officials and staff bonuses drew debate and last minute cuts.
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Shanghai
Qwen O'Malley
Peking
Mme. Borodin
Chang Tsung-Chang
Mr. O'Malley
Michael Borodin
Mmne
Borodin
London
Pamiat Lenina
Chang Tso-Lin
O'Malley
O’malley
Wuhu
Raleigh
General Assembly
Council of State
House
Senate
Yang declares Chang did not order Soviet couriers executed
General Yang Tu-Ting, Chang Tso-Lin's chief of staff, said Chang did not order the execution of three Russian couriers seized with the Soviet steamer Pamiat Lenina by white Russians in Shanghai. He noted Shanghai defender Chang Tsung-Chang reported the couriers were guarded at Tsinan and well treated.
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Peking
Yang Tu-Ting
Chang Tso-Lin
Chang
Shanghai
Guilford College Trustees Endorse Binford Policies
Guilford College trustees meeting in Greensboro endorsed Dr. Raymond Binford's administration and athletic standards. They defended his strong stance on athletics, explained student petitions for change, and highlighted progress under President Binford while affirming support for his policy of raising overall college standards.
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Raymond Binford
Guilford College
Greensboro
Binford
Dr. Binford
J. Elwood Cox
Chaiman
David White
Dr. Linford
Twin Births in Detroit Near-Immediate Surgery Keeps One Girl Alive
One of twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Ollie Choice underwent appendicitis surgery within an hour of birth and has a chance to live, doctors said. The other twin was reported in normal health at birth.
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Detroit
Ollie
Beaman Nets City Work For Water Plant Addition
J. E. Beaman Contracting of Raleigh wins the $96,500 contract to erect an addition to High Point water purification plant with 180 day completion. City splits two bridge and road projects, awarding North Fork and West Fork bridges to Atlantic Bridge and two roads to Atlantic Paving, both Greensboro firms. Local purchases and home labor preferred. work to start within days and employ many local workers.
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J. E. Beaman
Raleigh
High Point
William C. Olsen
North Fork
West Fork Bridge
Atlantic Bridge Company
Atlantic Paving Company
Greensboro
Olsen
Youth Charged and Convicted in Swain County Attack
Hermon Higginson a youth full laundry owner was found guilty of attempting to attack a 17 year old student nurse in Swain county Superior court. He was sentenced to two years on the roads. A large crowd attended the trial Judge A M Stack presided. The girl testified she was struck on the head with a blunt instrument as she tried to jump from a automobile and Higginson carried her to the hospital where she remained in serious condition for days.
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Bryson
City
Mar
Hermon Higginson
Swain County
A. M. Stack
Higginson
ICC approves abandon 12 miles of Black Mountain line
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission to abandon 12 miles of railroad between Burnsville and Eskota in North Carolina to the Black Mountain Railway Company. A single condition requires sale at salvage value within 30 days to any buyer willing to keep the line in operation.
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Washington
Mar
Burnsville
Eskota
North Carolina
Black Mountain Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Funeral services for Dr S T Hallman Roanoke Rapids man
Funeral services for Dr S T Hallman Lutheran minister and Newberry College trustee were held yesterday afternoon. Tributes came from Dr H J Black and Rev M O J Krutz as more than 1000 viewed the body at the Lutheran church. A guard of honor formed by Company E 105th engineers honored him for Confederate service. Hallman served 20 years as secretary of the United Synod in the South and 40 years on Newberry college boards.
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Spartanburg
S. T. Hallman
Newberry College
H. J. Black
M. O. J. Krutz
Lutheran Church
105Th Engineers
Hallman
North Carolina College
United Synod
South
Funeral services for Dr. Hallman are held
Funeral services were arranged for J. Ernest Cox 40 master mechanic of Roanoke Rapids N C his body found yesterday in a large automobile near the canal bulkhead canal workers discovered a bullet wound in the temple a coroner s jury ruled death by his own hand no note was found to explain the suicide native of California he came here about six years ago survived by his widow
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Rosemary
N. C
J. Ernest Cox
Roanoke Rapids
Cox
California
Community Chest Directors Plan 1927 Campaign Meeting
The Community Chest directors will meet at the Commercial Club next Tuesday at 7 30 PM to discuss over bus pledges and finalize plans for the 1927 fundraising campaign.
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Community Chest
Commercial Club
Fire Kills Twenty Seven in Russian Village Theater
A kerosene lamp toppled during Women’s International Emancipation Day celebrations in North Avinsk village, Vologda, causing a theater fire that killed 27 people and left 40 missing. Most victims were women and children as flames spread rapidly.
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Vologda
Russia
North Avinsk
Flogging Case Set for Trial in Wake County
The first Wake county flogging case goes to superior court for trial. Solicitor L S Brassfield will handle eleven indictments each against Wake county citizens. The charges allege eleven masked EB A Jones store keeper and Sam Green a negro employee involved last December.
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Raleigh
Mar
Wake County
Superior Court
L. S. Brassfield
EB. A, Jones
Sam Green
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Nat Townsend
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Rowan
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Butler
Smedley D. Butler
San Diego
Calif
Yale
E. B. Miller
Percy F. Archer
L. F. Whitaker
Mississippi
Binford Indorsed
Quaker School
Board of Trustees
Beaman
Community Chest Folk
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