Women Allowed on Southern Baptist Convention Boards
At Jacksonville Florida on May 8 women were admitted to membership on the convention’s executive committee and boards after a heated debate. Critics cited Paul’s admonitions but supporters argued women already participate in admin tasks and should sit on major committees. The change allows year to year determination of the number of women serving on key bodies.
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PRISS
Jacksonville
Fla
Southern Baptist Convention
J. W. Porter
Louisville
Paul
Pr. Porter
Women’s Missionary Union
W. J. McGlouthlin
Greenville
D. C
A. J. Barton
Alexandria
Barton
Education Board
J. W. Gillon
Mayfield
Department of Science
Non aggression pact adopted by Ge noa conference sub-commission
The Ge noa conference political sub-commission adopted a non aggression pact by unanimous vote. The pact was not signed but approved as a resolution with each state pledging to respect it.
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Genoa
Attorneys General Daugherty to Meet Steel Presidents
Daugherty calls presidents of eight steel firms to discuss a proposed merger under senate resolution. The meeting follows a directive from the attorney general and the federal trade commission to review the merger, portions of which were completed yesterday.
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Washington
Daugherty
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Inland Steel and Tube Company
Grier Hill Steel
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Midvale Steel and Ordnance
Republican Steel and Tron
Lackawanna Steel
the Steel and Tube Company of America
Woman mail carrier killed by negroes near Davisboro
Mrs. Elizabeth Kitchens a 20 year old rural mail carrier was shot and killed four miles from Davisboro Georgia while stopping to place a letter in a mailbox. Report says two black men attacked her and later were chased after fleeing with the woman's stolen auto. She had held the post two years and had just married a month ago.
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Davisboro
Elizabeth Kitchens
W. R. Kitchens
Trial of Cotton Exchange Under Way
The American Cotton Exchange faces state supreme court trial over bucketing charges. Indictment after a John Doe probe claims about 80 percent of southern orders were unexecuted. The case tests a new bucketing law in New York.
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New York
The
American Cotton Exchange
State Supreme Court
John Doe
George Murray Star Turns Tide in Indians Series Game
George Murray of New York relieved Shawkey with the Indians four runs ahead and halted Cleveland’s rally, hitting a homer with two aboard and a timely triple to pace a New York win. Murray’s performance positions him as a rising star in Miller Huggins' lineup.
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New York
George Murray
Miller Huggins
Constellation
North Carolina
Shawkey
Indians
Greek tobacco importer avoids Constance Talmadge divorce case
John J. Pialoglou of New York will not contest the divorce action filed by actress Constance Talmadge in Los Angeles on May 9. The announcement came from her counsel yesterday.
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Connie
Los Angeles
John J. Pialoglou
New York
Constance Talmadge
Big Counsel
Redpath Tent Opens Friday In High Point Chautauqua
The Redpaths chautauqua tent arrives in High Point and will host 18 attractions starting tomorrow afternoon at 3. F S Bobbit supervises and attends tonight. Tickets sold by Wesley Memorial church Ladies' Aid. season passes available. Features include Collegian quartet with Jack Bean, a talk by Charles H. Brough on Americas Leadership, and a junior chautauqua with four children's days starting later.
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Redpath
North Main
Church Streets
High Point
F. S. Bobbit
Chautauqua
Bobbitt
Ladies’ Aid G Society
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
O. E. Kearns
Collegian
Jack Bean
Charles H. Brough
Arkansas
America
Fred L. Berry
Pete
Slim
John W. Hutchins
Tracy Odum
Tracy
Robert Minnich
Bob
Six Convicted of Murder in Independence Case
AMITE CITY La May 18 Six men charged with the murder of Dallas Calmes restaurant proprietor of Independence were found guilty by a jury here today. They were charged with first degree murder the penalty for which is hanging.
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Amite City
Dallas Calmes
Independence
Hoover plan to limit coal prices gains approval
Secretary of Commerce Hoover won approval from about 40 non union operators for a government plan to curb coal price rises during the strike. A district committee of operators with government and consumer reps will clear coal orders, with a Washington general committee to monitor.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Daugherty
Fire Sweeps Rome Historic Santo Spirito Hospital
A major blaze struck the ancient Santo Spirito hospital in Rome early today. Sixteen bodies were recovered by 7:30 a.m. as rescuers searched ruins of the institution that served nearly 6,000 people and housed hospital, asylum, foundling home, and refuge for the aged and infirm.
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Rome
Santo Spirito
Atlantic Store Declares Bankruptcy in Greensboro
The Atlantic store on North Main Street closed today after a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed in Greensboro by the Roberson and Dalton law firm. Reported liabilities are about 10,000 with assets around 106,500. the case awaits a referee and appointment of a receiver.
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Atlantic Store
Incorporated
Greensboro
Roberson and Dalton
North Main Street
Clifford Frazier
Confederate Heroine Bowly Dies at 92 in New Jersey
Mrs. Jane Vanderhorst Bowly a Civil War dispatch bearer died at her Asbury Park summer home in her 92nd year Her body will be taken to Charleston for burial She was widow of Edmond Bowly formerly of Baltimore and born in Charleston South Carolina
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Asbury Park
N. J
Jane Vanderhorst Bowly
Bowly
Edmond Bowly
Baltimore
Charleston
S. C
Bank Examiner Resigns to Lead Tobacco Growers Group
Columbia South Carolina May 18 Governor Robert A Cooper announced the resignation of James H Craig state bank examiner to become treasurer of the Tri State Tobacco Growers association of the Carolinas and Virginia.
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Bank Examiner
Columbia
S. C
James H. Craig
Tri-State Tobacco Growers’ Association of
Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Marketing Plan Discussed
A large crowd of farmers and local businessmen heard A E Tate preside as John M Galloway outlined the Tobacco Growers Cooperative Marketing Association plan to pool tobacco sales. He argued the new system improves prices and financing, noting Guilford's 75 percent contracted volume and that members earn higher net prices than non members. The group expects a mass meeting and a regional gate to organize further cooperation.
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Tobacco Growers’Co-operative Marketing Association
Chamber of Commerce
A. E Tate
Chamber
John M. Galoway
Crreensboro
Madison
Tobacco Growers’ Association
Galloway
Mehod
Guilford
J. B. Swain
Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Marketing Association
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Bryan in Rage for Church Office in Des Moines
Early indications suggested a layman might be chosen moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States but eight ministerial candidates dominated the field this afternoon. John Hiram Foulkes of New Haven leads the new era movement. William Jennings Bryan also has a remote chance as alternate if Bussler cannot serve.
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Des Moines
American Presbyterian Church
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States
John Hiram Foulkes
New Era Movement
New Haven
William Jennings Bryan
Bussler
Florida
Johnson Withdraws From House Bid For Senate Run
Johnson of Warsaw withdrew from the Third District congressional race and announced candidacy for the state senate from the Ninth district comprising Duplin New Hanover Pender and Sampson counties.
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Johnson
Goldsboro
Steamship Hires Fighters to Guard Piers from Bootleggers
Atlantic Fruit Company hires ex pugilists to patrol its waterfront amid bootlegging activity. Gunboat Smith led the squad as bootleggers clashed with dockside crews when the Princess May docked from Jamaica. Four attackers were knocked down and others fled in a skiff after shots were fired.
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New York
Atlantic Fruit Company
Smith
Jamaica
High Point Rotarians Back Boys Work Program and Fund
High Point Rotarians endorsed a joint boys work plan with Kiwanis and Boy Scouts, aiming a 6500 dollar annual budget to support community service and education for local youths. They praised secretary J P Mahaffey and voted to fund college tuition via fines and donations.
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High Point
Sheraton Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Americann Region
Boy Scouts Council
Furniture City
Mount
Rotarians
J. P Mahaffey
Joseph D. Cox
Mahaffey
Houston B. Hiatt
O. FE
High Point Rotarians
Oxford Chosen for Next Diocese Meet
Raleigh May 18 The 106th convention of the diocese of North Carolina adjourned after selecting Oxford as the site for next year s convention and choosing delegates to the general convention to be held in Portland Oregon.
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Raleigh
Oxford
Portland
Oregon
North Carolina
Senator Cameron Perjury Indictment Dismissed
Federal Judge Van Fleet sustained the demurrer to the indictment accusing United States Senator Ralph H. Cameron of perjury. The judge ordered the indictment dismissed on May 18 in Phoenix Arizona.
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Phoenix
Ariz
van Fleet
United States
Ralph H. Cameron
Arizona
Three High Point Boys Accused of Tr ying to Wreck Southern Train
Homer Walton Coy Rank and Hubert Smith were arrested near Thomasville after placing cross ties and timber on tracks south of the city. A passerby moved the obstacles minutes before a freight train passed, leading to a police investigation and the boys’ jail booking. Authorities say four youths were involved, one escaping.
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Southern
Homer Walton
Coy Rank
Hubert Smith
High Point
Thomasville
Walton
Ronk
Smith
Lexington
Weather Reports Influence Cotton Market Movements
New York May 18 The cotton market opened with a 3 point advance amid reports of steady spot demand and local selling. Heavy rains in the eastern belt and damage in southern Texas influenced prices, with May and October futures slipping as trading opened and buyers appeared on the decline.
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New York
Commission House
Texas
Southern Railway Secures $9.3 Million Equipment Trust
Washington May 18 The Southern Railway won permission to guarantee interest and principal on $9.3 million in equipment trust certificates. The securities will be sold by a Philadelphia trustee but funds will fund the railroad’s purchase of new rolling stock.
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Washington
The
Southern Railway
Philadelphia Financial Institutional
Motor dispute ends in shots at Macon garage
In Macon Georgia on May 18 G F Matthews reported to be from Gadsden Tennessee shot and seriously wounded Paul Keen a garage employee and fatally or critically wounded George Chapman one of the proprietors after an alleged dispute over a repair bill.
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Macon
G. F. Matthews
Gadsden, Tenn
Paul Keen
George Chapman
Church 161 Years Old Dividing Creek Parish Observes
The 161st anniversary of the Baptist church in Dividing Creek, New Jersey was observed Sunday. Speakers included Rev Henry Anderson of Port Norris, Rev J Washbourne of Newport, and Rev John Hackett.
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Creeiwry
N. J
Henry Anderson
Port Norris
J. Washbourne
Newport
John Hackett
Miners Face Riot Trial After Uniontown Clashes
Fifty four miners accused of inciting a riot will be tried on June 5 in Uniontown Pennsylvania after the Tower Mill No 1 clash with state police. Tony Rose and Corporal Kaufman were injured, with hospital care noted. State police and mine owners prepare for possible further trouble as leaders urge peace and workers press for union recognition and a new contract.
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Uniontown
Tower Mill No. 1
Tony Rose
Hart C. Kaufman
Sauffman
Rose
Charles Smith
Fower Hill
Gony .U
William Feeney
John O'Leary
William Hynes
High Point Considers 250000 School Bond Issue Plan
A school board meeting at the Commercial club discussed a proposed 250000 bond issue to fund a new 14 room high school in the second ward with an auditorium and about 100000 for a new building. Most funds would repair and expand existing schools in poor condition. Officials doubt a new high school for at least three years due to bonding limits and municipal finance rules.
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Commercial Club
High Point
Harding Speech Opens Final Chamber of Commerce Session
President Harding delivers an address part of the final sessions at the 10th annual United States Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington. Secretary Hughes is to speak tonight and Chairman Lasker of the Shipping Board appears at an early session.
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Washington
Harding
Chamber of Commercee of
United States
Hughes
Lasker
Shipping Board
Attorney General to rule on Alabama Power plant contract
Washington May 18 Attorney General Daugherty plans to issue by next week an opinion for Secretary Weeks on the validity of a War Department contract with Alabama Power concerning the Gorgas steam plant at Warrior Alabama. The contract gives the government an option to repurchase the plant if it undertakes to sell. The Alabama Power Company contends the plant can be chased at any time the government seeks to sell it.
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Washington
Daugherty
Weeks
War Department
Alabama Power Company
Gorgas
Warrior
Ala
Consul General Bail Osbor ne sails from Genoa
John Bail Osborne the American consul general in Genoa plus Mia Osborne and their daughter depart for New York aboard the Conte Rosso steamship.
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Corsul
Genoa
John Bail Osborne
Mia
Osborne
New York
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J. T. Kinley
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