John D Rockerfeller's rise and controversial empire
The piece surveys John D Rockefeller’s life from fierce early denigration to posthumous reverence. It notes his wealth, disciplined philanthropy, family secrecy, and a planned career. It explains his move from code trades to the Standard Oil corporation and holding companies, plus his ruthless rival suppression and absence of stock fraud.
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John T. Flynn
NEA Service, Inc
New York
Ormond Beach
America
Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Tolstoi
la Follette
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
W. C. T. Dodd
New Jersey
Motor Age
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Titan
Two Commissions Appointed By Hoey
Raleigh May 29 Governor Hoey named a seven member panel to study needs for a four year medical school in the state. He also announced a ten member commission known as The North Carolina Commission for the Sesqui Centennial Celebration of the Constitution of the United States Senator T J Gold of High Point was named to the group.
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Raleigh
Hoey
North Carolina
United States
T. J. Gold
High Point
Marian Martin Pattern 9332 Promises Shadow-Proof Slip Design
The description promotes Pattern 9332 for misses and women sizes 14 through 44 with a built up shoulder and a back panel for shadow proofing. It notes fabrics like crepe satin and taffeta and provides yardage for size 16 plus ordering details including price and address in New York.
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Marian Martin Lew
Marian Martin
State Restraining Slot Machine Tax Denial
Federal Judge I M Meek issued a temporary order restraining North Carolina from collecting a full year license on slot machines for June. The 193 legislature had outlawed slot machines effective June 30 and raised the yearly license fee by several hundred percent, with the new schedule taking effect June 1.
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Elizabeth Dmy
I. M. Meekins
Raleigh
Revenue ruling on license payments halts one-month operation
Revenue Commissioner A. J. Maxwell ruled owners must pay the full year's license to operate for the one month in question, effectively barring short term operation under a reduced fee. The decision impacts businesses facing annual licensing costs pro rated for short openings.
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A. J. Maxwell
Press Body Sets Summer Convention in Elizabeth City
North Carolina Press Association officers announce summer convention sessions to be held in Elizabeth City on June 18 and 19 to maximize attendance by daily and weekly publishers.
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Duraam
North Carolina Press Association
Elizabeth City
Stage Set for Finish Fight on Syphilis in Wartime Drive
The sixth article in a NEA-High Point Enterprise series outlines Surgeon General Thomas Parran's plan to combat syphilis in wartime America. It notes 681000 new annual U S cases, testing gaps, and free drug access via charities and public clinics. It compares Sweden and Britain’s declines and calls for school education and wide, affordable treatment.
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Nea-High Point Enterprise
Thomas Parran
United States Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
United States
Sweden
Great Britain
Bookkeeper Held For Embezzlement
Walter S. Mintz chief book keeper in Wilmington city department of public works is free on 3500 bond after arrest on embezzlement and forgery charges. Police Chief J S Lane signed the warrant following orders from the city board of commissioners at a special meeting.
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Wilmington
Walter S. Mintz
City Department of Public Works
J. S. Lane
City Board of Commissioners
Belmont to vote on extra tax for ninth month schools
Belmont voters will decide June 26 on a supplementary tax to fund a ninth month for city schools. The measure seeks funding to extend the school year and cover related expenses.
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Belmont
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American Medical Association
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