Stimson Sees Hope in Nicaragua Peace Moves
Washington reports from Henry L. Stimson indicate liberal cooperation in Nicaragua's peace efforts. General Moncada backs a temporary liberal backed government structure under Diaz to ease the 1928 election process. Marines stay to police as disarmament proceeds and a non partisan constabulary forms.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Henry L. Stimson
Coolidge
Moncada
Diaz
Stimson
River flood reaches new levels in Louisiana region
Mississippi flood waters crest higher north of New Orleans from Donaldsonville to Angola with record stages on the Old River. Government officials report levee defenses, hydrological conditions, and aid efforts as floods threaten cotton land and evacuations continue across Arkansas and Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Donaldsonville
Angola
Baton Rouge
Red
Quachita
Tensas
Great Crevasse Lake
Louisiana
Weather Bureau
Vicksburg
Memphis
O'd River
Bayou Des Glanes
Simpson
W. H. Holcombe
Hoover
Natchez
West Bank
Lower
East Bank
Pont Chatrain
Caernarvon
Washington
Agriculture Department
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Arkansas
Red Cross
Fire bug hunted after three fires in Rock Hill
In Rock Hill South Carolina on May 7 police sought a Friday night arsonist tied to three fires causing over 200000 in damage. Chief T H Merritt stopped a fourth attempt by removing oil soaked cotton waste found under a cotton storage warehouse and similar material had been found at prior blazes in downtown.
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Rock Hill
S. C
T. H. Merritt
Elks to Observe Mother's Day With Open Ritual
High Point Lodge 1155 B P O E observes Mother's Day with an open ritual at the Broadhurst theatre at 3 30 this afternoon. The nationwide event features the "Tribute to Mother" presented by Owen Reese as part of an impressive program shared by Elk lodges across the country.
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High Point
Broadhurst Theatre
Elk Organization
Mother
Owen Reese
Women Demand Genuine Democrat Nomination
A Jeffersonian Democrat, favoring strict law enforcement including the 18th amendment, was named as the party’s choice by former Senator Owen of Oklahoma. He spoke to the National Woman's Democratic Law Enforcement League in Washington on May 7, outlining broad support from agriculture, organized labor, business, and women nationwide.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Owen
Oklahoma
National Woman’s Democratic Law Enforcement League
North Carolina Bond Sale Compared With New York Issues
Governor McLean notes North Carolina bonds sold in New York at four percent after similar New York City bonds. asserts reports misrepresented the sale timing and his hotel room distance. He recalls travel with State Treasurer Lacy to New York in early April and the plan to offer 20 million dollars of state bonds at four percent, with sale set for April 25.
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Raleigh
New York City
North Carolina
McLean
New York
Sis
Treasury Lacy
Mutiny at Caledonia Farm Ends With Food and Water Restored
Nearly 200 prisoners are released from confinement after 36 hours without sustenance as guards and militia seal the facility. Ringleaders and followers are segregated into separate cells while 176 honor prisoners assist officials to prevent further trouble. A bread and water diet follows for ringleaders. sobs rise among inmates at first meal.
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Baskervill
Caledonia Pricon Farm
Caledonia Farm
North Carolina
Nunngesser and Colie Fly White Bird Toward New York
Captain Charles Nungesser and Captain Francois Coli began their world trans Atlantic flight from Paris to New York aboard the White Bird at 5 18 in the morning. The craft carried more than five tons and lifted off with a strong start on its historic voyage.
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Lebourget
France
Charles Nungesser
Francrois Colie
Paris
New York
Mystery Not Clearing Up In Hicks Case
Slaying of Clifford M. Hicks a 28 year old law partner of former Governor Elliott Major remains unsolved a week after a shooting on a St Louis county road Police reopen inquest exume body to refute hoax theory amid bank runs and a burglary at Fidelity Storage Hicks relatives and associates are questioned Glenn Hicks brother bank director and Page bank figures tied to the case and a forged deed allegation emerges in a conference with S L Fox Major Crain Rector and Hicks before the killing
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ST. Loue
Clifford M. Hicks
Elliott Major
St. Louis County
Mueller
Hicks
Page Bank
J. L. Crain
Fidelity Storage, Moving and Packing Company
Momma B. Betts
Glenn Hicks
William Davis
Henry Bostelman
S. L. Fox
Major
Fox
Crain
James A. Rector
Revival Opens at Mechanicsville Baptist Tonight
A ten day revival starts tonight at 7 45 at Mechanicsville Baptist Church led by Dr J L Alexander president of the Billy Sunday club of Winston Salem The meetings will run nightly at the same hour and the public is invited to attend.
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Mechanicsville Baptist Church
J. L. Alexander
Billy Sunday Club of
Winston-Salem
Kresge Files Divorce Suit Against Doris Mercer Kresge
Detroit May 7 AP Sebastian S Kresge owner of a chain of five and ten stores filed a new divorce suit against his second wife Doris Mercer Kresge whom he wed in 1924 The action marks the third court case involving the couple Doris had sued earlier for 2000000 alleging a prenuptial agreement The parties had a series of reconciliations and legal moves including an injunction from New York restraining Michigan action and Kresge claiming Michigan residency through his sister Ruth attended his second wedding
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Detroit
Sebastian S. Kresge
Doris Mercer Kresge
Anna Harvey Kresge
Kresge
New York Supreme Court
Michigan
Sarah Gregory
Highland Park
Thomas Long
Circuit Court
Kresce
New York
Ruth
Colonel Robert Bingham Ill Again in Asheville
In Asheville on May 7 Colonel Robert Bingham remained critically ill at his home on Bingham Heights after a relapse Friday following a period of rallying from a severe illness several weeks earlier.
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Asheville
Robert Bingham
Bingham
Bingham Heights
Mecklenburg establishes recorder's court in Charlotte
Mecklenburg County commissioners establish a recorder's court in Charlotte. Fred Helms, city solicitor, is named judge. Trial of criminal cases will begin on May 15.
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Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Recorder’s Court
Fred Helms
New Evidence Found in Jackson Case Sparks Review
Greensboro May 7 Investigations into the mutilation of Arthur Jackson 27 near Stokesdale are halted pending sheriff findings. He allegedly injured himself, with evidence including a unique razor blade and inconsistent stories from Jackson. Jackson is hospitalized but improving after heavy blood loss.
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Greensboro
Jackson
Jacksons
Peaceful End for Roanoke Mountaineer Walter Boothe
Walter Boothe 18 died in Roanoke hospital after a 16 day struggle with paralysis and collapsed lungs following a dislocated vertebra operation. Friends and father H T Boothe had pumped air into his lungs for hours as doctors confirmed his death at 6 a m. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at his parents home.
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Roanoke
Walter Boothe
Boothe
H. T. Boothe
Boutetourt County
Walter
Nungesser to Start Overseas Flight From France
In Le Bourget France May 7 AP Captain Nungesser and Captain Francois Colie plan a 4 am start on the Paris to New York flight. The White Bird airplane is set for its transatlantic voyage. Captain Coke warned weather looks uncertain despite a favorable wind.
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Lebourget
France
Nungesser
Francois Colie
Paris
New York
America
Coke
Associated Press
Family in Alabama hurt as mules run away
In Gadsden on May 7 Knox Robinson age 14 was hurt when a cornstalk punctured his right foot while a messenger sought the doctor. Gus Robertson, the father, narrowly escaped death as two runaway mules dragged him several hundred feet, breaking his leg and several ribs. Mrs Robertson was injured when a horn-broke cow injured her left hand. All three are recovering as a doctor arrives.
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Gadsden
Ala
Knox Robinson
Gus Robertson
City adopts lower electric rates for large consumers
City Manager Pickett announced a new electric rate in High Point reducing costs for large manufacturers while keeping home charges steady. The plan, born from a council-manufacturing dispute, shifts some burden and allows direct power purchases by big users, with small homes largely unchanged.
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High Point
Pickett
Southern Power Company
Mrs Snyder and Gray await jury in sensational murder case
In Long Island City's jail Henry Judd Gray and Ruth Brown Snyder await a jury likely to decide if she will face the electric chair for the murder of Albert Snyder. Mrs Snyder exudes calm faith in acquittal while Gray shows quiet resignation and belief in a possible escape from death.
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Gray
Snyder
New York
Long Island City
Henry Judd Gray
Ruth Brown Snyder
Judd Gray
Knot Hole Club Formed For Loyal High Point Youths
Plans for a Knot Hole club in High Point reach 150 members as builders prepare a protected grandstand for the Piedmont league game next Wednesday. Youths under 14 pledge ethics and regular Sunday school. members attend games free and sit in the new grandstand.
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High Point
Forrest H. Shufford
Houston B. Hiatt
Snow Lumber Company
Crescent Lumber Company
High Point Box and Lumber Company
Beeson Hardware Company
Joe Bailey
Greenwood
U S. C
Frank Kitchen
Pointers
Garland
Welfare Board
Shufford
Bey
Toenl Y Y. M. C. A
Firemen's Bible Class Members to Meet at Station 2
The weekly meeting of Firemen's Bible Class members will be held at Fire Station 2 this morning at 9 50. The teacher will be W W Smith. The public is invited. Members are requested to be present. An engaging Mother's Day observance program will be presented.
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Firemen’s Bible Elags
W.W. Smith
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Chiang
St. Louis
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New Court
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