Hitler Seeks Rome Visit as Mussolini’s Ambition Wavers
The article weighs the forthcoming visit of Hitler to Rome and the tensions with Mussolini. It notes Rome’s preparations, the use of prisons to foster apparent unanimity, and questions whether Mussolini will fully back German aims. It argues a rift could threaten the alliance as Ambitions clash.
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Hitler
Rome
Mussolini
Austria
Brenner Pass
Italy
England
May Day violence and political tensions across Europe and U S
Reports describe fatalities and injuries in Poland and Czechoslovakia during May Day observances while Norman Thomas in Jersey City faced police suppression without bruising. The piece notes Fascist influence in parts of Europe and U S political protest dynamics. It also discusses a North Carolina vehicle license tax cut and highway funding shifts affecting road improvements and state revenues.
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General Assembly
Georgia
Highway Department
North Carolina
May Day Clash Over Free Speech in Hague Era
The speaker laments Hague’s suppression as his only chance to hit headlines on May Day. He admits his speech would have earned a single newspaper line if allowed. Thomas protests to the party committee but Hague’s thuggery draws limited concern amid a city tolerating domination.
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Poland
Czechoslovakia
United States
Norman Thomas
Jersey City
Boss Hague
Thomas
Democratic Naional Committee
Poss
Euope
Tmes
America
Hague
Mr. Thomas
Party
God
W. Kimsey
Charles Evans Hughes
Hitler's Witnesses Testify on German Hard Times
A three minute radio address to 73 million Germans contrasts their comforts with harsh homes. The piece accuses critics and claims Germans enjoy luxuries like radios while families tighten belts. It portrays witnesses as helping Hitler's propaganda and exploiting claims of German misery.
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Hitler
Happy Anniversary for Daniels Couple in Raleigh
Ambassador and Mrs Josephus Daniels celebrate fifty years of marriage in Raleigh with family and friends. A reception at the Daniels home marks the golden anniversary as they reflect on a long life together and look forward to the future.
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Raleigh
Josephus Daniels
Daniels
Mr. Daniels
Divine purpose in providence and praise for Hughes
A discussion on God’s foreknowledge and authority distinguishes between divine purpose and sin, citing Job and Joseph to argue God directs outcomes without authoring sin. The piece then shifts to a profile of Charles Evans Hughes, highlighting his prodigious intellect, early reading, strict routine, and rapid legal rise.
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Joseph
Egypt
Earth
Heaven
Dan
Notable public servant reflects on a lifetime of service
The speaker praises a seasoned lawman for his vast acquaintances, remarkable memory, and zest at 76. He highlights his extensive state and national service, his sociable, non hermit-like character, and the enduring public and personal respect held by him and Mrs. Daniels.
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Mny
Daniels
Hughes Loses Presidency After California Snub
The 1916 presidential race faltered for Charles Evans Hughes after a cold aloof demeanor and a snub to Governor Hiram Johnson. California’s decisive vote swung the election by 23 electoral votes, costing Hughes the White House amid his later ascent to the Supreme Court.
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San Francisco
Hiram Johnson
Hughes
Johnson
California
Supreme Court
McNaught Syndicate
Pointers beat Winston-Salem 6 to 4 in baseball
Local brief notes include the Pointers defeating Winston Salem 6 4 yesterday afternoon. Also mention Mrs Charles Lee Smith visiting Raleigh sister Mrs W C Beavans and P W Whitehead recovering from a car accident. Federal church conference at Kansas City questioned world church union. Wright brothers honored at Kitty Hawk tribute.
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State Federation of Women's Clubs
Wesley Memorial Church
Thomas O'Berry
C. E. Diffendale
Community Chess Board
George H. Crowell
Savannah
New York Life Insurance
General Oglethorpe
Pointers
Winston-Salem
Charles Lee Smith
Raleigh
W. C. Beavans
P. W. Whitehead
Charles T. Hamilton
Entreat
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas City
World Union of Christian Churches
Kitty Hawk
Wright
City council forms panel to study old Jarrell hotel repairs
Twenty years ago the Greensboro city council began a committee to study steps to relieve unsatisfactory conditions at the old Jarrell hotel. Officials said repairs would violate state building and insurance laws and used the word condemnation during the meeting.
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Jarrell
Robert H. Sechrest
L. C. Sinclair
Lodge of Elks
William Howard Taft
Greensboro
General Conference Attendees Fill Atlanta Session
Four thousand Methodists attend the General Conference in Atlanta. Guilford County reportedly surpasses its Liberty Loan goal by over half a million dollars. Western front reports a lull in fighting while Germany mounts large artillery.
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Atlanta
Guilford County
Diary notes on New York life and home traditions
A 1938 diary excerpt from New York reflects on Captain Kidd’s improvement, family scenes, and memories with friends in Washington and Atlanta. It weighs home atmosphere versus urban opportunity for writers, notes Harlem summer color, fashion, and a family’s view of Corliss Lamont’s radical views, ending with a personal watch frustration.
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Mary
Pat
Frank Healy
Arkansas River
Treasury
Washington
Leon Epstein
Federalist
Harlem
Lenox
Seventh Avenues
Central Park
Fifth and Park Avenues
Sugar Hill
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Charles B. Driscoll
Kansas City Star
Ponce de Leon
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Moberly
William Allen White
Ed Howe
Josephine Johnson
Margaret Mitchell
Henry Grady
Thomas Lamont
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Russia
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al Smith
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