Supreme Court Hears Branch Banking Case
The Supreme Court held a special session to hear arguments on whether national banks may establish branches and how state prohibitions apply. Missouri argues state laws restrict branch banks and federal authority should govern. Eleven states petitioned as friends, warning branch banking threatens state banks and public interests.
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First National Bank of
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George W. Wickersham
United States
Stock market tumble over bogus checks flood Wall Street
Prices on the New York stock exchange fell sharply as buying was boosted by a flood of orders backed by worthless checks drawn on Pennsylvania banks. Over twenty counterfeit checks reached Wall Street houses over the weekend, including a 10000 dollar draft from Keystone National Bank Reading to cover buys in Westinghouse Reading and American Car and Foundry, along with others for New York Central.
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New York Stock Exchange
Rocation
Heiavy
Keystone National Bank
Reading
Westinghouse
American Car and Foundry
New York Central
Bandits Free Women in Shanghai Kidnapping Case
American reporter notes women including Miss Lucy Aldrick released from bandits near Shanghai. Among captives kept were men. authorities warned of killings if troops withdrew. The incident ties to the Kungehanas dilee ceremony disruptions and involved prominent families and publishers.
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Nicheng
Lucy Aldrick
John Dr. Rockefeller, Jr
Miss. MacWadden
Miss Coraill
Miss Aldrich
Tsinan
Peat
Great Britain Rebuffs German Reparations Offer Allies Agree
London reports Britain will dispatch a move to Germany within six hours to express disapproval of the latest reparations proposals and urge a more practical and liberal solution. Paris notes France and Belgium reject German terms, insisting on full payment and warning the Ruhr settlement must align with Versailles.
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Great Britain
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Southern states to lead in prison reform says Hart
WHITE PLAINS N J May 7 Prediction of a new era in which the southern states will lead the nation in humane prison treatment was made by Dr Hastings Hi Hart of the Russell Sage Foundation and former American Prison Association president He may accept an invitation to study conditions in North and South Carolina He cites reforms in Alabama Mississippi West Virginia and Florida noting the convict lease system arose from postwar poverty He says the road cage is fading and Mississippi houses murderers with rifles and pardons for killings among cons The new Kilby penitentiary at Montgomery is better than Sing Sing and Columbia hosts two prison farms and a white and a black reform school
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American Prison Association
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South Carolina
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Florida
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Laam
Sing Sing
New York
Columbia
Oxford students form Problem Club to study life
Oxford University students have formed the Problem Club to study life in full. Their first problem will explore the life of the tramp, aiming to gain insight into railroad box cars and police stations.
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Oxford
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Oxford University
Jesse Edmonson Taken To Hospital In Critical Condition
Local barber Jesse W. Edmonson, a known figure in the community, was reported critically ill this afternoon. He had been in serious condition for several days and was moved to Murrus McCain hospital earlier today.
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Jesse W. Edmonson
Murrus- McCain Hospital
Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrates 87th Birthday in Danville
Danville observes the 87th birthday of Joseph Gurney Cannon, longtime congressman and House speaker, who retires after a career spanning two generations. He urges Americans to “Have faith” in government, saying good will triumph and urging work to sustain the nation. Governor McCray, Secretary Denby, and others attend the event.
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Joe” Cannon
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Palittos
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Joe’ Cannon
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Davis
Small
McCray
Watson
Indiana
America
Gour Fathers
High Point Votes Tuesday In Quiet Municipal Election
Tomorrow marks the annual municipal vote in High Point with polls open from sunrise to sunset. Mayor John W. Hedrick and the current aldermen appear accepted, and no other candidates have entered the race. A single opponent, T Neighter, is eyed for first ward councilman as Dr. C C Grayson keeps the current administration.
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High Point
Sunvisg
Seunset
John W. Hedrick
Pastwice
T. Neighter
Cc. S. Grayson
Dr. Grayson
Wy. A. Davis
Court confirms sale of Carolina and Yadkin railroad
Superior Court Judge A M Stack signed final papers confirming the sale of the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad to Q Arthur Kirkman and associates for 1250.00 in Lexington. Kirkman plans immediate organization, officer election, rehab of the line, and aims to operate as a competitive short line with local shippers and High Point area support.
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Arthur Wirkman
Kirkman
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
C. and Y
Funeral services for Mrs. Oliver S. Causey
Mrs. Oliver S. Causey former High Point resident died Sunday at her son Charles Causey Greensboro home. Funeral held there this afternoon with interment at Oakwood Cemetery High Point after brief grave service. Survived by three children C W Causey Greensboro R E Causey Newport News Va and Mrs Charles Roberson Hillsboro.
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High Point
Charles W. Causey
Greensboro
Oakwood Cemetery
Causey
Nancy Louise Robbins
Jamestown
Georgia
Hillsboro
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