Atlanta Leads February Building Boom in South States
February construction activity across 139 cities in 16 states totaled 65.9 million dollars, up 13 percent from January. Atlanta topped the list with over 5.5 million, driven by a Sears Roebuck plant and Macy's building, lifting Georgia to third among states behind Florida and Texas.
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Atlanta
G. L. Miller and Counhy
Southern Westmont House
Baltimore
Washington
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Georgia
Sears-Roebuck Distributing
Macy
Florida
Texas
Missouri
North Carolina
Louisiana
Virginia
Maryland
Alabama
Tennessee
New Orleans
Miami
Southern Railway
Greensboro
Bankhead
Birmingham
Danville
Asheville
DeGeorge
Houston
Morgan
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Abilene
Ponce de Leon
St. Augustine
Times
St. Petersburg
First Methodist Church
Daytona Beach
Atlantic Ice and Coal
Albany
Muskogee Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Murchison Bank
Wilmington
Liggett and Myers Tobacco
Durham
N. C
Opening of Matteotti murder trial draws broad attention
In Chi eta Italy on March 15 the trial begins for five men charged with the killing of Giacomo Matteotti, a Socialist deputy. The case resonates as a major political crime, with fears of Fascist reaction and debates over sentences and repercussions.
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Chieti
Italy
Bruzzi
France
Alfred Dreyfus
Giacomo Matteotti
Chamber of Deputies
Matteotti
Rome
Amerigio Dumini
United States
Ameleto Poveromo
Agusto Malacha
Signor Matteotti
Mussolini
Mussolni
Aventine
Fascis
Aged Civil War Vet Colonel Algernon Reaves Dies at 86
Col. Algernon S. Reaves veteran of the Civil War and Spanish American War and a close friend of Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt died in a Denver hospital at age 86. He commanded the 13th Alabama at Gettysburg and was twice wounded. Survived by two sons.
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Denver
Colo
Algernon S. Reaves
McKinley
Roosevelt
Reaves
13Th
Alabama
Gettysburg
Third United States Volunteers
Dancing Mothers and Stepping Fathers at American theater
A review notes Dancing Mothers shows a modern role shift with mothers going out when fathers step out. The piece follows a dancing mother who falls for her daughter’s bachelor friend while Conway Tearle Alice Joyce and Clara Bow star. The Charleston contest finale is also scheduled Thursday.
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Conway Tearle
Alice Joyce
Clara Bow
Helen Wills Dominates Cannes Singles Match
In Cannes on March 17 Helen Wills defeated Mrs J Keays Indian champion in straight sets to advance in the Cannes club lawn tennis tournament. Wills continued her easy form as she moved through the singles rounds.
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Cannes
Helen Wills
J. Keays
Wizard of Wall Street in Florida land deal trouble
Charles Greenhaus once famous as the boy wizard of Wall Street faces Florida real estate fraud charges. He and five others were arrested in a Griffin Development operation offering Putnam county lots for low payments. Investors were promised clear titles after partial payments but deals collapsed. Greenhaus previously faced stock swindling trials.
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New York
Charles Greenhaus
Wall Street
Florida
Greenhaus
United States
Buckner
Griffin Development& Construction Co
Harry R. Griffin
Middle States
Griffin
Putnam County
Financial
Seaboard Air Line Posts Strong Early Earnings Rise
The Seaboard Air Line reports gross earnings for January and February near 12 million dollars, up from 9.753 million in the same period a year ago, indicating solid early performance for earnings.
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New York
Seaboard Air Line
Negro Wants Luxury of Death In Electric Chair
Atlanta, March 17. Mack Wooten, a negro convicted for the 1922 murder of H. H. Williams, seeks the electric chair for his execution. The old gallows were torn down after a new law required electric chair executions, but Wooten, awaiting execution since 1925 under the old statute, insists he would prefer the electric chair to the gallows.
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Atlanta
Mack Wooten
Wooten
H. H. Williams
Fulton County
Tower
Hangng
Central Group of the Stone Mt War Master Model Completed
Augustua Lukeman’s master model for the central group of the Stone Mountain Memorial is finished and plaster casts are being made. Hollins N. Randolph, president of the Stone Mountain Monumental association, announced on his return from New York. One cast will display in Philadelphia and the other will go to Stone Mountain operations. He praised the New York coin sale campaign led by Judge Olvany of Tammany Hall, noting rapid progress and department stores stocking the half dollars.
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Atlanta
Augustua Lukeman
Stone Mountain Memorial
Hollins N. Randolph
Stone Mountain Monumental Association
New York
Philadelphia
Stone Mountain
Randolph
Pearl divers save little money in South Sea trade
Report notes pearl divers in the South Seas save very little income from their harvests as costs of boats gear and labor reduce profits. communities rely on traders and middlemen for revenue and stability.
Movie Night at the Broadhurst Delights High Point Families
A Thursday program at the Broadhurst offers fine pictures and a 50 cent ticket for each family, providing a great treat for local residents.
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High Point
the Broadhurst
Deputy Commissioner aids locals in late tax listing push
The North Carolina Department of Revenue announces penalties of 25 percent and 6 percent interest on delinquent state income taxes after the listing period closes. Deputy Commissioner C. B. Bogart will visit High Point to assist residents, staying at City Hall from 9 AM to 4 PM for two days, at the request of the county sheriff.
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Department, of Revenue
C. B. Bogart
Raleigh
Notice of administration in Guilford County estate
Administratrix Mrs. J. L. Strayhorn notifies all claimants to present claims against the estate of J. L. Strayhorn, deceased, at High Point North Carolina by February 9 1927 or be forever barred. Debts to the estate should be paid immediately. This notice dated February 9 1926.
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J. L. Strayhorn
Guilford Co
N. C
High Point
Royal Arch
Certificates issued for ten new North Carolina companies
Raleigh March 17 AP The secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation for ten firms including Wilmington State Corporation to manufacture and sell stoves and building materials. Rierson Joyce Co Mount Airy dealers in automobiles. Land of Sky Realty Co Asheville real estate. The Woman's Club of Hendersonville non stock. Bennett Lasater Co Durham machine shop. Central Meat Market Inc Charlotte meat markets. Exchange Realty Co Charlotte real estate. D B Cameron Inc Durham timber. The J L McKinney Land Co Mount Holly sand products. and related filings with capital details and subscriber names.
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Raleigh
W. N. Everett
Wilmington State Corporation
Wilmington
Paul S. Hutchins
F. W. Scheper, Jr
Beaufort
S. C
Randolph Murdaugh
Hampton
C. Rierson Joyce Co
Mount
Robert F. Moody
Asheville
Woman's Club of
Hendersonville
J. M. Lasater
A. R. Bennett
Durham
Central Meat Market, Inc
Charlotte
John Viahakis
Chase Brentzer
W. F. Scholl
Community Realty & Development Co
Capital
L. 8. Booker
W.S. Budd
Nelle Terr
Exchange Realty Co
W. E. Price
R. L. Price
Morris E. Trotter
D. B. Cameron, Inc
Edna Woodall Cameron
D. B. Cameron
A. EB. Smith
J. L. McKinney Land Co
Mount Holly
J. L. McKinney, Jr
McKinney
W. L. McKinney
Government Printing Office Produces Ink In House
The United States government printing office operates the largest printing plant in the world and makes its own ink and supplies, achieving significant savings.
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United States Government Printing Office
Mrs Nellie Walker Praises Dr Pierce Medicines
In Columbia South Carolina Mrs Nellie Walker describes long driving fatigue nervous insomnia and weight loss after motherhood. She credits Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription with restoring health and strength and sleep and recommends Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery for blood and stomach issues. She notes availability at all druggists and offers a 10 cent trial bottle and free advice from Dr Pierce Buffalo New York.
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Columbia, S. C
Dr. Pierce
Nellie Walker
Park St
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Cold Relief
Advertising copy claims Ely's Cream Balm opens clogged nostrils and relieves head colds and catarrh. A small amount applied inside the nose soothes swollen membranes, clears air passages, and delivers instant relief, ending snuffles, discharge, dryness, and headaches. Relief is promised as certain.
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Ely
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