Eleven Asteville mob members jailed by Judge Stack
Asheville scene reports eleven of twenty defendants convicted for storming Buncombe county jail on September 19 to abduct a Black man. Sentences range from six months on roads to four to eight years in the penitentiary. several defendants receive suspended terms or conditions.
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Asteville
Stack
Lady Astor
NAVY
Asheville
Buncombe County
A. M. Stack
Monroe
Nolle
Jeter Bell
Sam Stroup
Staley Ball
Eugene Wilson
Charlie Penland
Adam Wilson
Raley Smith
Paul Pegram
Delbert Shipman
Herman Banks
Luther Ownsend
Carl Smith
Alf Sams
Natt Whitemore
Elmer Luther
Oss Hudgins
John Evans
Frank Gasperson
Fred Fore
Diamond Ward
Plate Young
Robert Holcombe
G. Higgins
G. N. Waldrop
Coustas Bishop
W. C. Scott
Johnnes
Fred Swink
Bill Jenkins
Eggmen active Friday night near state capital
In Raleigh on Friday night police investigated robberies attributed to professional yeggs. A Gulf Refining vault on Wake Forest road was blown open with explosives and a paler safe inside held $41.99 from the Texas company vault looting. The combination dial was knocked off and a punch used. no arrests reported.
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Raleigh
Wake Forest Road
Gulf Refiningmpany
Texas Company
Jail records confuse J. E. Black with other names
The Enterprise reports a J. E. Black from 413 Cable Street was not the same person cited last week for liquor violations and assault. The unrelated E Black on Cable Street protested to the paper that he was not the violator.
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J. E. Black
Cable Street
Beatrice Whitley Dies After North Main Street Accident
Beatrice Whitley five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Whitley died after being struck by an automobile driven by Charles M Gaskill on North Main street near her home 527 North Main. Police say no charges were filed and the crash appears unavoidable. The child born December 30 1919 in Wake county lay in Yow Funeral Home before funeral services in North Albemarle Baptist Church and burial in the local cemetery.
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Beatrice Whitley
W. W. Whitley
North Main Street
Charles M. Gaskill
Thomasville
Beatrice
Whitley
Wake County
Yow
West Broad Street
Albemarle
North Albemarle Baptist Church
House To Pass On Aircraft Situation
The special House investigating committee, chaired by Republican Lampert of Wisconsin, will meet Monday to draft a report. Hearings last session included Colonel William Mitchell whose air service criticisms led to court martial. Air defense will be a main issue next session with reports from the air board and president Coolidge's panel anticipated for opening session.
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Washington
Special House
Lampert
Republican
Wisconsin
William Mitchell
Army
Navy Air Services
Congress
House
Special Committee
Special Air Board
Air Board
Coolidge
Stephenson Convicted of Second Degree Murder
In Noblesville Indiana D C Stephenson once grand dragon of the Indiana Klan is found guilty by a jury of second degree murder in the Madge Oberholtzer case. Co defendants Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry are acquitted. The verdict carries life imprisonment. Jurors deliberated five hours and forty minutes.
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Noblesville
Ind
D. C. Stephenson
Indiana Klux Klux Klan
Madge Oberholtzer
Indianapolis
Earl Klenck
Earl Gentry
J A Phifer to Speak at High Point Men s Meet
J A Phifer of Spartanburg S C will be the principal speaker at a 3 PM mass meeting at Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church to organize the Men's Christian Evangelistic club in High Point. Brother Bill Stephens and the Gang group will attend to support the effort.
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Christian Evangelistic Club
High Point
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
I. A. Phifer
Spartanburg
S. C
Phifer
Sheraton Hotel
Bill’ Stephens
Evangelistic Club
George Stephens
Wyatt Claims Fatal Shot Was Accidental
Jesse Wyatt former Raleigh police officer testified the June 1 shooting that killed Holt was accidental saying the bullet fired into the air was a signal to another officer and not aimed at Holt. The case was adjourned until Monday after morning sessions in superior court.
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Raleigh
Stephen
Holt
Smithfield
Jesse Wyatt
Superior Court
No New Proposals Sent To France In Debt Talks
The treasury says new proposals were sent to Paris on the French debt funding negotiations. Under Secretary said negotiations remain open but the American debt commission has not taken steps since presenting a five year temporary funding plan to Caillaux and the French mission.
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Lady Astor
Devon
Plymouth
America
England
Washington
France
Russia
Europe
Germany
The
Treasury
Paris
United States
Winston
Herrick
Paiilege
American Debt Commission
Caillaux
Foley Relieved as Shenandoah Inquest Official
Captain Paul Foley steps down as judge advocate of the Shenandoah court of inquiry at his own request. Major Henry Leonard is named successor to lead the investigation into Mrs. Lansdowne’s accusations about influencing testimony following the Shenandoah accident. The inquiry opens Monday with possible continuance to review Lakehurst and Washington testimony.
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Washington
Paul Foley
Shenandoah
Leonard
Lakehurst
N. J
Wilbur
Foley
Lansdowne
Shenandoah Court
Mitchell
William B. Mason
Mason
Josephine Foley
George W. Steele, Jr
Lakehurst Air Station
Captain Foley
Naval Court
Pierce
William S. Sims
Athletic Union Meets Tonight In Pittsburgh
Delegates and officers of the American Athletic Union gathered in Pittsburgh for the annual convention starting tomorrow and running to Tuesday. About 3,400 are expected to attend as representatives from across the country arrive. President Murray Hulbert of New York and Assistant Secretary Daniel J. Ferris are among early arrivals. Several rule charges will be acted upon and 266 records submitted to the committee.
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Pittsburgh
American Athletic Union
Murray Hulbert
New York
Daniel J. Ferris
City’s Lowest Tax Payer Pays Less Than a Cent
The High Point Motor company will pay less than one cent in 1925 taxes for its sole taxable property of 13 cents. Treasurer S L Davis notes the firm, inactive since years ago, owes 0.208 dollars in tax at 1.60 per 100 valuation, contrasting with the largest taxpayer paying 12 856.67 for 1925 taxes.
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High Point
High Point Motor Company
S. L. Davis
Mexican move on land rights for ali ens in border zones
Mexico passes a land reform law aimed at foreigners holding stock in land owning firms near borders and coasts. It replaces stock sales with land disposals over ten years, limits to agricultural land, and allows heirs only with Foreign Office permission. The US notes possible abuses abroad.
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Washington
Chamber of Deputies
Foreign Office
United States
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed in North Carolina 1925
Governor Angus W. McLean issues a proclamation designating Thursday, November 26, 1925 as Thanksgiving Day. He calls North Carolinians to assemble and thank Almighty God for blessings of the past year, urging religious gatherings and community fellowship to foster gratitude and unity.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
McLean
United States
Heart of America
America
Angus W. McLean
Mexico Bill on Foreign Land Ownership Moves to Senate
President Calles amended article 27 bill allowing foreigners to own land and water properties is before the senate after deputies approved it. Final action likely postponed until Calles returns from Chihuahua with debate planned in his absence.
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Senate
Mexico City
Calles
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Chihuahua
Italy hastens payment on American debt agreement
Washington reports a signed funding pact for Italy's war debt to the United States with an initial 5 million dollar payment. President Coolidge signed after Mellon and Count Volpi, heads of the American and Italian commissions, signed the accord. Volpi delivered the check and praised the treaty's friendship while noting early fulfillment of the agreement's spirit.
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Washington
Treasury
Italy
United States
Coolidge
Mellon
Count Volpi
Conference completes list of delegates for next year
The North Carolina conference Methodist Episcopal Church South completed its delegate list and elected alternates. Durham was named the conference city for next year. Delegates include Rev. S Aff Cotten T A Sikes S E Mercer J M Wright J H Shore and laymen J H Judd Fayetteville W P Few Durham L Knight Weldon John F Bruton Wilson R N Page Pinehurst. Alternates include Rev W A Stanbury J M Ormond M T Plyler F S Love and laymen Charles S Wallace Morehead City R L Flowers Durham Josephus Daniels Raleigh and Dr Albert Anderson Raleigh.
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Fayetteville
North Carolina
Raleigh
W. P. Few
Durham
W. L. Knight
Weldon
John F. Bruton
Wilson
R. N. Page
Pinehurst
W. A. Stanbury
J. M. Ormond
M. T. Plyler
F. 8
F. 8. Love. Laymen, Charles S. Wallace of Morehead City, R. L. Flowers
Josephus Daniels
Albert Anderson
Railroad Merger Approved for Muscle Shoals Line
The St Louis San Francisco Railroad won ICC permission to take over the Muscle Shoals Birmingham and Pensacola Railroad, operating in Alabama and Florida with its main terminal at Pensacola. The Muscle Shoals Company may issue 305000 dollars in common stock to finance the transaction.
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Washington
St.Louis-San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Muscle Shoals
Birmingham
FURNISH THE FIGHT Over estate and auto tax rates on floor bill
Debate centers on estate levy repeal and opposition to cutting estate taxes. Some Republicans and others push to repeal the auto passenger car levy, while the Ways and Means panel expects an almost unanimous report but faces floor opposition. Full committee work on general provisions aims to finish by Monday with final action next week.
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House
Ways and Means
Watson
Pennsylvania
Ramseyer
Iowa
Representative Tilson
Connecticut
United
Andrews
The
Treasury
Prohibition
Majority Report on Muscle Shoals Filed in Washington
The Muscle Shoals commission filed its majority report with President Coolidge after recommending leasing to a private firm for up to fifty years or temporary government operation to produce nitrogen for fertilizer. The minority, led by Curtis and McClellan, opposes government operation. Administration leaders plan to push Congress for action next session.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Dial
South Carolina
William Murray
Commission
McKenzie
Illinois
Russell Bower
American Farm Bureau Federation
Coolidge
Davis
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Congress
House
Majority
Wilson Dam
Curtis
McClellan
Treasury
Senate
Blessing on the Locarno Treaty at London event
At the London press club Baron Moonheur Belgian ambassador praised Locarno as a lasting peace spirit. French ambassador M De Fleuriay added I concur while German embassy official spoke for Dr Sthamer and expressed hope the pact would bring peace.
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London
Locarno
London Press Club
Baron Moonheur
M. de Fleuriay
Sthamer
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Stephenson
BAS President
Tay
Cuba
Conrad V. Massageur
Menocal
J. A. Phifer
Wesley Memorial Church
Wyatt
Athletic Union
Mlean Proglams
Tir Kuang-Hsin
Wu Kuang Asin
Tokio
Thai Business Commission
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