Question on which group is honored in Meekins contest
The piece weighs which faction in the Meekins matter may gain honor as a potential Simmons replacement in the U S senate race. It compares Bailey and Simmons in the Democratic fight, notes party loyalty versus personal loyalty, and questions if a split party would justify a new break over Bailey's lead in the primary. It ends by labeling Bailey as Baptist and a teetotaler against Tammany and the North Carolina machine, while noting muddled overall values.
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of Mekins
Simmons
United States Senate
Bailey
North Carolina
Meekins
Death of Parker R. Anderson Former Paper Owner
Parker R. Anderson died in Warrenton Virginia. A former owner of The Enterprise he briefly held the title before selling to buy a share in the Greensboro Record. He worked as a Washington correspondent for North Carolina papers and earned a reputation for journalistic astuteness aiding funding for ventures in publishing.
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Warrenton
Parker R. Anderson
Anderson
Greensboro Record
Washington
North Carolina
Greensboro News
Wilmington
Greensboro
Tragic Stadium Stampede Kills Two Fans After Rain Rush
A Sunday Yankee Stadium crowd fled for shelter when rain arrived, causing a deadly stampede that trampled two spectators, a college girl and a teamster, amid chaotic chaos and warnings about crowding and pushing.
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Yankee Stadium
Panic in Crowd at Baseball Game Sparks Destruction
The holiday crowd at the baseball field caused damage while trying to avoid getting wet. People stood firm until danger passed, showing how panic can override the instinct to help. The piece questions who will remember such events in future jams.
The Modern Invasion by the British Arrives in North Carolina
A large delegation from the British Isles passes through North Carolina en route to the International Rotary convention in Dallas Texas. The article notes Britain's deep involvement with Rotary shaping policy and international peace efforts, emphasizing British leadership in the movement.
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North Carolina
Cornwallis
Guilford Courthouse
International Rotary
Dallas
Texas
Rotary
Britain
Tobacco Tax Burden in North Carolina Highlighted by Abernethy
North Carolina's tobacco industry bears heavy federal taxes while growers see little benefit. Congressman Charles L. Abernethy argues for tax relief, noting NC’s factories and vast leaf crops intensify the state's tax burden and proposing credits or reductions to ease state finances.
North Carolina Senator Fights Federal Tobacco Tax Unequal Burden
The senator pledges to push relief from the heavy tobacco taxes paid to the federal government since World War I. He notes North Carolina has paid over 1.683 billion dollars from all sources, with tobacco revenues totaling about 1.416 billion, more than any other state. He calls for reform to ease tax burdens on tobacco farmers and urges support for a bill in Congress.
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Mr. Abernethy
Uncle Sam
North Carolina
Abernethy
District of Columbia
Congress
Friends of
Tobacco Farmers
Tragedy at Cleveland Clinic Showed Heroic Beacons of Hope
Amid a deadly fire and gas at the Cleveland Clinic that killed 120, brave responders including firemen police nurses doctors and a taxi driver acted without regard for self. The scene yielded numerous rescues and tragic deaths while underscoring human resilience and self sacrifice in catastrophe. The column ends with a lighter note on French cooking and a physician’s remark about onions.
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
Silkworms Fashion Dresses Faster Than Sheep
A historical note compares textile work, noting it once took several sheep a year to make a dress while a silkworm can complete the task in minutes, highlighting efficiency advances in fabric production.
General Harbord on transvision of intelligence in radio
General Harbord asserts the transvision of intelligence has peaked in radio. He notes the term intelligence carries multiple meanings.
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General Harbord
Washington social war sparks mixed views in Congress
An evening of reading highlights debate among congressmen over gender roles and political rhetoric. The discussion contrasts evolving social norms with long standing positions.
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Washington
Readers dispute name spellings in rose lecture piece
Frederick R. Taylor, M. D., of Southern Medicine and Surgery, writes the Enterprise to correct multiple misspellings in a High School rose lecture article. He notes Nicolas should be Nicholas, Conard-Pyle Co. is actually Conrad-Pyle Co., and calls for accurate proper names while praising correct spellings of other rose terms.
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Nicolas
Nicholas High Point
Rose
Nicholas
Mr. Nicolas
Conard-Pyle Co
Conrad-Pyle Co
Southern Medicine and Surgery
Frederick R. Taylor
M. D
Mme
Gregoire Staechelin
Chateau de Clos Vougeot
Graf to Sail as Motor Failures Face Investigation
Dr Eckener said the Graf Zeppelin will not make another long voyage until motor defects are scientifically examined. He emphasized the airship’s construction is sound, sabotage is ruled out, and only after parts are shipped for study can causes be determined. He plans to stay at Friedrichshafen until Wednesday and travel to Cyers to bring the Graf back.
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United States
Ludwig Duerr
Maybach Company
Graf
Duers
Eckener
Vienna
Friedrichshafen
Cyers
Play Will Close Chautauqua Here
Skidding, a top Broadway comedy drama from 1928 29, will close the Redpath Chautauqua seven day program tonight at 8 pm. A New York cast stars in a love and politics filled show set in a typical American home with dramatic and comic turns. John Bockewitz entertained with double mindedness and mirrored writing during today’s afternoon performance.
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Redpath Chautauqua
New York
John Bockewitz
Bockewitz
Poppies Made by Veterans Reach 300 Daily in High Point
Early in winter, disabled veterans in hospitals and workshops begin crafting millions of red poppies. Each flower earns a penny, with capable workers turning out about 300 daily. The American Legion auxiliary plans to sell them on the street next Saturday, aiming for 3,000 poppies in High Point and a national goal of 10,000,000.
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America
American Legion Auxiliary
High Point
Mardi Carte Club Meeting Postponed To Wednesday
The Mardi Carte Club meeting with Mrs. D. L. Bouldin is postponed to Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Members are asked to note the schedule change.
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Mardi Carte Club
D. L. Bouldin
Hangers for garments aided by new door racks
In warm weather garments should be hung immediately. New closet layouts include hanger racks that attach to doors and swing open for quick airing of contents.
Gypsy Bride Price and Bigamy Case Highlight Ohio River Tale
Rosie Stanley at sixteen becomes a gypsy bride for $2700 paid by Chief Gregory John for his son Frank John after a small Louisville ceremony. The piece contrasts traditional gypsy ritual with modern views on marriage and notes George Zido of St Clairsville facing a bigamist mix up after assuming divorce while his wife remained in Europe.
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Rosie Stanley
Sypsy
Rosie
William Stanley
Gregory John
Philadelphia
John Tribe of
Gypsies
Frank John
Ohio River
Louisville
George Zido
St. Clairsville
Europe
Pretty Salad Recipe Described as Palatable Healthful
An unsweetened gelatin salad features cucumber and tomato slices and hard boiled eggs with pineapple flavoring, noted for its palatability and appeal as a light dish.
Salo Extends Lead in Bunion Derby Cross Country Race
Midland Texas May 20 Johnny Salo Passaic New Jersey police officer holds first elapsed time in C C Pyle cross country race with 5 30 45 07 after 22 mile leg to Odessa Salo and Sam Richman tied earlier at Big Spring 610 miles from start leading list shows Gavuzzi Umeri Richman Simpson in order with times and destinations.
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Midland
Texas
Johnny Salo
Passaic
N. J
C. C. Pyle
Odessa
Salo
Sam Richman
New York
Big Spring
John Salo
N.j
Pete Gavuzzi
England
Giusto Umeri
Italy
Ancient water clock on display at Stamey's
A 17th century clepsydra water clock is showcased in Stamey's window. The inscription Tyme Passeth Swift Awaye evokes how time was valued then as today, with a portable timepiece tracing back to early Greek origins and possibly predating the sun dial.
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Stamey’s
Stamey's
Hwangti
China
COLOR LAUNDERING FOR SILK BLOUSES
In washing a white silk blouse with colored piping, use cold water and a good soap. Rinse thoroughly and hang over a bath towel to dry. When dry, dampen and roll in a towel to preserve color and prevent cracking.
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Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
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