Mystery cleared on Udney Blakely daughter of war hero
Raleigh March 27 AP The April North Carolina Historical Review reveals the life of Udney Maria Blakely daughter of naval hero Commander Johnston Blakely. Records show state generosity funded her upbringing after her father vanished aboard the Wasp. The silver service sword and $8 000 for her care sparked English inquiries into the family legacy.
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Raleigh
Udney Maria Blakely
Wasp
North Carolina Historical Review
A. R. Newsome
State Historical Commission
Miss Blakely
Congress
General Assembly of
North Carolina
General Assembly
Blakely
Udney Maria
England
McLean
Newsome
Nine incorporation certificates issued in North Carolina
Raleigh March 28 AP Following certificates of incorporation have been issued from the secretary of state's office W N Everett First Industrial Bank Winston Salem and others are listed balance of items details not provided in fragment.
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Secretary of State
Raleigh
Mar
W. N. Eiverett
First Industrial Bank
Winston
the Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
North Carolina Automotive Trade Association
Greensboro
C. W. Roberts
James P. Harris
Charlotte
Henry W. Masten
Winston Salem
Roberts
Cotton prices rise in early New Orleans trading
In New Orleans on March 28 cotton prices advanced one to three points from Saturday's close as May moved to 1414, July to 14381, and October to 1441. Trading showed little activity with no clear change in the market as new departments were absent.
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New Orleans
Boeing
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Favorable Weather
The cotton market opened steady at unchanged to down 3 points. Liverpool showed a fair demand while favorable weather supported prices, with small orders and some price fixing noted. Demand was mixed in early trading with July near 1482 and October around 1452.
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New York
Liverpool
Cotton futures close mixed with steady opening prices
The report notes selling mood mixed as private cables indicate continental buying and Bombay selling in Liverpool while cloth buyers stay aloof awaiting lower prices. Cotton futures data show Jan at 1469, May 1409, July 1431, Oct 1451, Dec 1468 with various highs and lows.
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Continental
Bombay
Liverpool
Potatoes Market Summary From Chicago Trade
Potatoes receipts 123 cars on track 227 total U S shipments 799 cars. Supplies moderate demand and trading active with the market slightly stronger. Wisconsin boxed round white 190 210.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Early rise on Wall Street as rail shares lead gains
In New York trading at the stock exchange opening, broad advance across divisions followed by brisk activity in investment blocks. Notable moves include 3700 New York Central at 144 1 2 and 5000 Motors at 180 with Pan American and United Drug, Nash Motors, Atchison and Baldwin opening 1 to 2 points higher.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
New York Central
Pan- American A
United Drug
Nash Motors
Atchison
Baldwin
Grain Prices Slip on Foreign Stacks Amid Favorable Crop Reports
Chicago grain markets opened with weakness as bulls failed to gain traction on foreign statistics. Wheat fell 14% with a net loss, corn and oats edged lower, and provisions dropped 10 to 50 cents amid continued favorable domestic crop reports.
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Chicago
Maren
Foreign Exchange Rates Mixed Across Markets
The report lists mixed foreign exchange quotes for multiple nations and currencies. It notes demand and cable rates in cents for Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Poland Czecho Slovakia Yugoslavia Austria Romania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai and Montreal at the stated values with a Montreal reference at 100.12 percent.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Poland
Czecho Slovakia
Jugo Slavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
Trophies Offered Legionnaires for Outstanding Work
Ten large silver trophy cups on mahogany bases were offered by North Carolina American Legion leaders for state convention awards in the year long program. Four go to class leaders in membership, one to the top recruiter, and five to service activities including post service to disabled veterans and community welfare efforts. The department commander praised the wide incentives and growing enrollment, with a peak projected well above prior records as the year ends before the August 15 16 Washington D C convention where trophies will be awarded.
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Charlotte
American Legion
North Carolina
Paul R. Younts
Legion
Sanford
Department
Washington, D. C
Watchman fatally wounded in Greensboro robbery
News from Greensboro and Raleigh report a night watchman Will Sealey died from a Saturday gunshot after a highwayman demanded money. The assailant fled with Sealey’s valuables. Other incident notes include a shooting over a knife “play” that left George Pauling injured and Janitor Will Gregory severely hurt in a car crash.
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Greensboro
Will Sealey
R. G. Lassiter
Sealey
George Pauling
Orangeburg
D. C
Shelly Brower
Paulieg
Brower
Will Gregory
Modell’s Hardware
Grace M. P. Church
Churecy
Gaston Street
Gregory
Miss Idol Presented Pin At Chapel Hill
Ruth Eleanor Idol daughter of Mr and Mrs Chase Idol and a Junior at the high school was awarded a pin by the North Carolina Dramatic association. A pin was given to each author of a one act play Miss Idols The Red Light is to be included in a pamphlet of original plays and will be presented in the high school auditorium Wednesday at 2 30 pm with no admission charges.
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Chapel Hill
Ruth Eleanor Idol
Chase Idol
The
North Carolina Dramatic Association
Miss Idol
Ethel Rockwell
Southern Christians Embrace Bible Belt Glory, Graves Declares
Raleigh dispatch reports Dr Charles L Graves at Tabernacle Baptist Church praised the south as the Bible belt while denouncing modernism. He cited perils such as materialism crime Sunday desecration lax divorce laws obscene literature gambling and drinking as threats to the old faith.
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Raleigh
Mencken
South
Charles L. Graves
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Greaves
Cox for state Commander backed by Raleigh committee
A Raleigh committee promotes General Albert Cox for state Commander of the North Carolina American Legion. Cox is unopposed so far and would be chosen at the legion’s August meeting in Washington, North Carolina.
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Raleigh
Mar
Cox
North Carolina American Legion
Albert Cox
Tar Hee
Legion
Washington, N. C
Costs of Commons Votes and Questions Detailed
The London house of commons incurs about 60 dollars per vote and 5.25 dollars for each daily question time query, according to official statistics.
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London House of Commons
Golfer Arrested in Central Park in 1888 Incident
Robert Lockhart of Scotland was arrested in New York City’s Central Park in 1888 on suspicion of insanity after attempting to play golf.
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Robert Lockhart
Scotland
Central Park
New York City
Prospective Tenant’s Witty Fountain Pen Quirk
A humorous exchange between a quiet tenant and a real estate agent unfolds in the Passing Show style. The prospective tenant admits a small imperfections, noting the fountain pen squeaks, adding light comic relief to the housing inquiry.
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N. S. Historical Review
Rocky Mount
Capital
M. H. Jolly
T. E. Jolly
C. H. Hobgood
Hendry and Whafer, Inc
C. M. Hendry
B. I. Hafer
R. R. Wood
Filbert
G. & G. Investment Company
Asheville
Wm. Ray Griffin
Mark A. Griffin
John M. Geary
May Company, Inc
D. C. May
Durham
E. P. Baldwin
Lucy G. Hurst
Reusing Light and Refrigerating Company
Hendersonville
Minor F. McSwain
M. J. Reusing
G. M. Ridenhour
Carolina Regeie Corporation Card
Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello
Ilinois
Caldwell
Dr Caldwell
Dize Awnings Tent CO
Mall Street
Olinston
Nalem
Wall Street
Chicago Grain
Legionaires
Watchman
Ists
Harris
Henry W Catehin
W. CC. Hagood
New Bern
Leo H. Harvey
Kinston
Sidney MacMillan
Wilmington
Wm. Boylan
Hoke Baggs
Winston-Salem
B.D. Heath
H. M. Chamblee
Harold Yount
Statesville
Jack Faulkner
Grove’s
Superior Court
Guilford County
W. H. Vuncannon
Bessie Little Vuncannon
Winford Little
Josie Little
Myrtle Little Jones
Julius Jones
Fred Little
Arville Little
Bertha Little Rule
George Rule
N. C
M. W. Gant
Goodyear
Hiatt Tire Co
West High Street
Pt Svc
Belk-Stevens Co
Manis
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