Kilgore resigns as State College dean after thirty years
A major state education reshuffle follows the resignation of Dr. B. W. Kilgore after thirty years as dean of State College. President Dr. E. G. Brooks cites no reasons, while critics urge disclosure of the resignation letter. The move comes as debates over school funding and educational leadership intensify across North Carolina.
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B. W. Kilgore
State College
E. G. Brooks
Brooks
Dr. Kilgore
Call for thorough mine safety inspections in North Carolina
The News and Observer criticizes the labor department for failing to conduct regular inspections of North Carolina mines as required by law. It argues that lack of funds is not a valid excuse and urges a full, expert investigation into the accident’s cause, ventilation, drainage, and safety measures to prevent future tragedy.
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the News and Observer
Labor Department of Mines
North Carolina
American Immigration Restrictions Misfiring Yet Failing
An editorial argues that US immigration laws, though strict on paper, are poorly enforced. Smuggling from Cuba, Mexico, and Canada continues as other nations curb unwanted migration. Europe and Australia enforce controls better, leaving the US as a repository for undesirables and a growing criminal population.
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United States
Cuba
Little Republic
Mexico
Canada
Florida Coast
France
England
Europe
Australia
Brummitt Opinion on Road Loans Opposes County Advance
The Enterprise approved Guilford county’s refusal of a 250 000 loan to the state highway commission to pave Greensboro to the Forsyth line. The paper supports Brummitt’s view that such county loans are illegal and potentially chaotic and urges keeping road funding as a state responsibility. It also urges clear thinking on war and the future of the war system.
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Guilford County
State Highway Commission
Greensboro
Forsyth Line
Guilford Station
High Point
Brummitt
Raleigh
State Commission
Guilford
Intelli
Decoration Day reflections and a street sale drive
A local notice discusses Decoration Day and a street sale on May 30. The piece contrasts opinions on war, noting some extremists see war as beneficial while most call it evil or unavoidable, and urges reflection on the occasion's meaning.
Rock dusting urged to curb coal mine explosions
Fr W Mackenzie urges adoption of rock dusting laws in bituminous mines to prevent coal dust explosions. He cites Carolina Coal Company disaster near Coal Glen and prior deadly blasts in Bar racksville Sullivan and references Castle Gate Utah and 1924 fatalities. He notes rock dusting is proven, inexpensive, and England requires it, urging 27 remaining states to act.
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Enterprise
Carolina Coal Company
Coal Glen
North Carolina
Barracksville
West Virginia
Sullivan
Indiana
England
United States
Castle Gate
Utah
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Fr. W. MacKenzie
Bullish Sentiment In Market From Freight News
New York May 30 stock market moved upward for the fourth straight week with professional traders dominating amid growing public participation. Bullish sentiment stemmed from a new 1925 freight record for the week ended May 16, higher east gasoline prices, steady dividend by Chicago and Northwestern, resumed payments by Inspiration Copper, and higher prices for key commodities. Strong buying in motor shares and rails, aided by merger rumors and dividend news, lifted oils slowly as Pan-American Petroleum saw court‑related selling. Multiple industrials rallied as earnings remained high. American Tobacco and United Cigar hit year highs while money rates held near 4 percent on call loans.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Chicago and Northwestern
Inspiration Copper Company
Southern Railway
Reading
Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company
Erik Hills
American Tobacco
United Cigar
Kiwanis Luncheon Features Glee Club Performance
The High Point Kiwanis weekly luncheon at the Sheraton featured a high school glee club, near state honors in Greensboro, with Amos and Conner Covington in charge next week. Attendance prize went to C. Clark, and Greensboro hosts the tri city banquet June 18 at O Henry hotel with High Point in charge of the program.
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Kiwanis Club
Sheraton Hotel
Lewis L. Stookey
Rodney Snow
Glee Club
Greensboro
Amos
Conner Covington
C. Clark
Lewis Heilig
High Point
Interest Divided In the Heavyweight Field
Chicago may thirty heavy wrestling world divided as two title bouts hinge on claims to crown. Ed Lewis meets Wayne Munn in Michigan City with a $30 000 purse and a $10 000 belt. In St Louis Stanislaus Zbyszko contests Joe Stetecher for a 50 000 purse amid disputed claims to the championship.
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Chicago
Strangler
Lewis
Wayne
Big) Munn
Michigan City
Ind
St. Louis
Stanislaus
Zbyszko
Joe Stetecher
Munn
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Missouri
Memorial Day Observed by Americans in London
Americans in London observed Memorial Day with ceremonies by the London branch of the American overseas Memorial Day Association. Canon Carnegie led services at St. Margarets Church West Minster attended by Ambassador Houghton and staff. The ambassador laid a wreath on the Unknown Soldier tomb in Westminster Abbey.
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London
Canon Carnegie
Ambassador Houghton
St. Margarets Church
West Minster
Westminster Abbey
Tragedy of Mining Disaster Cited by Local Press
The piece notes James Boyd as a standout artist with a new edition of Drums and recalls local links to Wilmington and Southern Pines. It discusses Sanford seeking state aid for miners families and transport for victims, and previews an upcoming official inquiry into the accident by Frank Grist and Metts with bureau of mines reps from Washington. Ad confirming Dean Kilgore’s resignation and suggesting Metcalfe or Taylor as next State College agriculture dean is included.
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James Boyd
Boyd
Tar Heel
Wilmington
Woodrow Wilson
Southern Pines
Sanford
Birmingham
West Virginia
Frank Grist
Metts
Bureau of Mines
Washington
B. W. Kilgore
School of Agriculture
State College
Ysterday
E. C. Brooks
Z. P. Metcalf
Carl Taylor
Metcalfe
Local self-government and civic duty urged in era critique
A lengthy defense of local self-government cautions against national overreach and vague collective solutions. It argues that liberty, responsibility, and discipline rely on individuals governing themselves and maintaining law, urging moderation and patience to avoid broader loss of freedom.
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America
Self governance and federalism in wartime rhetoric
The speaker argues for strong self rule and personal discipline before global engagement, noting work at home and duties within America precede guiding the world. He critiques federal overreach, cites inequality from divergent state laws on divorce and taxation, and notes national action on prohibition expanded to all, warning states must fulfill duties to avoid federal intervention.
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America
Governor Refuses Clemency for Several Prisoners
RALEIGH May 30 Governor McLean revoked the parole of Marie Powers Buncombe and denied clemency for Bill Burns Randolph county serving eighteen months for larceny William Ingle Rutherford County five years for larceny Tra Clark Rowan County twenty years for second degree murder Sam Davis Cleveland county four months on the roads for being drunk and disorderly.
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Raleigh
McLean
Marie Powers
Buncombe County
Bill Burns
Randolph County
William Ingle
Rutherford County
Tra Clark
Rowan County
Sam Davis
Cleveland County
Attractive Window At Beeson Store Display
M. C. Rowland, a Beeson Hardware salesman and noted window trimmer, has completed a striking display in the Beeson Store. The showy scene features a bathing motif with a graceful young lady figure, drawing daily interest from passersby. Rowland continues to craft innovative trims when not assisting customers.
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M. C. Rowland
Beeson Hardware Company
Vote of Confidence in Painleve Government
Paris reports the French Chamber of Deputies overwhelmingly supported Premier Painleve and his cabinet policy in a vote of confidence. The chamber backed the Moroccan policy with 537 votes to 29 against, indicating broad government support despite communist opposition.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Painleve
No Survivors in Coal Glen Mine Tragedy Located
May 30. No man of the Carolina Coal company crew working at the mine the day of the triple explosion Wednesday survived the disaster. A rat emerged from a second level as rescuers labored. many miners died from gas. Pay rates and peculiar chamber damage noted. Experts, including the federal Bureau of Mines, doubt smoking caused the blast and say the exact cause may never be known.
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Coal Glen
Carolina Coal Company
Federal Bureau of Mines
Curtailing Operations In the Gastonia Mills
May 30 report shows Gaston county textile mills cutting back to curb unsold stock. Carded yarn plants implement three day weeks to full shutdown while fine combed yarn spinners slow as deliveries finish and orders lag. Twelve mills curtail entirely or partially, with more likely if market improves.
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Gastonia
Gaston County
Penland sells Irish potatoes then profits from cows
Asheville May 30 Eugene Penland of Weaverville sold more than 600 dollars worth of Irish potatoes from certified 1924 crop. County Agent Dale Thrash notes Penland also earns profit from cows on the farm. He sells butter and feeds the milk to pigs and chickens for additional income.
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Asheville
Eugene Penland
Weaverville
Dale Thrash
Mr. Thrash
Penland
Rabbi Isi dor Printz to Visit Father in Czecho Slovakia
Raleigh May 30 Rabbi Isi dor Printz head of a Raleigh Jewish synagogue will travel to visit his aged father in Czecho Sloka and plans to return about September 1. His congregation hosted a reception presenting him gifts including a handsome thirty-second degree Maconic emblem.
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Raleigh
Isidor Printz
Czecho-Slovakia
Printz
Polar Expedition Delays Stir Amundsen-Ellsworth Plans
New York May 30. Dr Fridtjof Nansen argues waiting months is sensible before any relief expedition for the Amundsen Ellsworth group. Commander MacMillan, supporting a possible Arctic search, says he would join if Amundsen and crew send word within weeks as his expedition sails. He warns the sea current and thin ice may hinder land and sea routes to Cape Columbia.
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New York
Amundsen-Ellsworth
Fridjof Nansen
Berlin
Nansen
Amundsen
Spitzbergen
Donald B. MacMillan
MacMillan
Arctic
Portland
Pole
Cape Columbia
America Explorer
Polar Sea
Peary
Thole
Tufts Leads in Carolina Golf Association Final
GREENVILLE D C May 30 Richard Tufts of Pinehurst led Roland Hancock of Wilmington at the end of the first eighteen holes in the finals. N E Edgerton of Raleigh was five up on Vernon Porter of Charlotte. Henderson of Charlotte won the third flight and Trescott of Charleston the consolation, Conway of Charlotte the fourth, Dawes of Greenville the fifty flight, Henley of Columbia won the sixth and McManus of Greenville the seventh flight.
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Tufts
Greenville
D. C
Richard Tufts
Pinehurst
Roland Hancock
Wilmington
N. E. Edgerton
Raleigh
Vernon Porter
Charlotte
S. T. Henderson
George Trescott
Charleston
H. P. Conway
H. J. Dawes
W. S. Henley
Columbia
A. 5. McManus
Delegates Converge for Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Meet
About 1500 delegates from the United States Canada and Alaska gather in Detroit for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen triennial convention. Sessions run through June 5 with daily attendance pay for delegates.
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United States
Canada
Alaska
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Navy Picture Publicity Plan Draws White House Ire
Washington may 30 officials question a plan to have President Coolidge star in a motion picture scene at Annapolis to promote naval publicity. The proposed filming would tie in with screen stars and be staged during the naval academy commencement next week, prompting White House unease.
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Washington
Navy
White House
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