Foley Cleared by Court of Inquiry in Naval Case
The Shenandoah naval court of inquiry absolved Captain Paul Foley former judge advocate of blame regarding Mrs Margaret Lansdowne’s testimony. The panel held Foley acted as required examining witnesses and not to influence testimony. it found no improper conduct and discharged him from further attendance.
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Washington
Paul Foley
Shenandoah Naval
Margaret Oss Lansdowne
Foy
Shenandoah
Hilary P
Foley
Capra Paul Foley
United States Navy
Ings
Death of Child Under Police Inquiry In Chicago
Chicago reports investigations into the death of five weeks old son of Mr and Mrs John Allen. Coroner Oscar Wolff ordered a reopened inquiry after new evidence emerged from chemical analyses of the baby’s slogans. Mrs Allen remains in a state of collapse after the funeral.
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Chicago
John Allen
Allen
Northside
Oscar Wolff
Ufe
Wall Street Opens Firm Amid Fed Rate Hype
Prices showed a firm tone at the opening as markets priced in the 312 percent recent rate signal from the New York Federal Reserve and President Coolidge remarks in New York about government support for business. Opening gains of fractions to three points appeared for Chrysler Motors United States Industrial Alcohol General Electric and Nickel Plate, with Nickel Plate hitting a new record high.
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Wall Street
York
New York Eral Reserve Bank
Coolidge
Philadelphia Reserve Bank
Chrysler Motors
United States
Baptists Conclude Meeting Picks 1926 Site
Delegates to the Baptist state convention left Charlotte for home on November 20. Wilmington was chosen as the site for the 1926 convention. Attendees adopted resolutions praising the meeting and denouncing political leaders accused of trying to overturn Prohibition.
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Harlotte
Vention
Wilmington
Charlotte
National builders plan 1926 ad push and 360 model houses
A coalition of building material associations and manufacturers will spend about 500,000 in 1926 on national newspaper and magazine advertising to promote better building. An additional 5,000,000 will fund 360 demonstration model houses across 28 cities for inspection.
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Hicago
Ing
Nationalspaper
Erican Construction Council
Library Association To Be Formed Tonight
Citizens meet at 7:80 in High Point auditorium to form a library association funding a public library. Plan calls for establishment on the third floor of City Hall with public welcome.
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Library Association
High Point Library Association
New York Woman Found Guilty of Husband's Murder
Elizabethtown N Y Nov 20 AP Mrs Fannie Soper a 49 year old widow twice wed has been convicted of the murder of her husband Henry Soper a Boquet deputy sheriff and faces electrocution The jury largely farmers returned a first degree murder verdict after a ten day trial The state seeks the electric chair as mandatory punishment The case hinged on circumstantial evidence and a neighbor and daughter testified for the defense
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Elizabethtown
N. Y
Fannie Soper
Henry Soper
Boquet
Adirondacks
Soper
Six Men Held In Alabama Informer Case
Six men are jailed in Huntsville charged as members of a masked band that attacked the Hall home near Moulton with cudgels. Mr Hall aged 78 and Mrs Hall 63 were beaten. Charlie Hawkins was whipped near death. Percy Hall, a son, sustained lesser injuries during the assault.
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Ala
Huntsville
Reuben Hall
Moulton
Hall
Charlies Hawkins
Percy Hall
Prospective opponents eyed for Pasadena New Year clash
May play again Seattle reports discuss potential 1930 football matchup at Pasadena on New Year's Day. Possible opponents include the Princeton Tigers Washington Huskies University of Alabama and Tulane University.
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Seattle
Wash
Princeton Tigers
University of Washington Huskies
Pasadena
University of Alabama
Tulane University
Illness Strikes 13YearOld Phillip Bryant at Home
Friends report Phillip Bryant son of Charles Bryant is ill with blood poisoning at 67 Chestnut Street. His condition is described as extremely serious.
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Phillip Bryant
Charles Bryant
Chestnut Street
Siam King Undergoes Operation for Abdominal Abscess
In Bangkok on November 20 King Maha Vajiravudh underwent abdominal abscess surgery. His physicians reported the operation successful and his condition satisfactory.
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Bangkok
Siam
Maha Majiravudh
Man Discovers Body Matches Louisville Antique Dealer
W Edwin Russell of Louisville traveled to Indianapolis to view a body identified as Edgar Russell of St Louis. The two men resembled each other closely, even to a shortened left leg, and police cut identifying marks from the clothes, leaving the man’s true identity unclear.
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Louisville, Ky
W. Edwin Russell
Louisville
Indianapolis
Edgar Russell
St. Louis
Russell
Henry Ford Plans Florida Commercial Air Service
In Tallahassee officials say Henry Ford intends to establish commercial air service in Florida to relieve railroad embargo congestion. Governor Martin, in a message to the extraordinary legislature, urges laws to foster aviation navigation in the state based on Ford’s proposed contribution.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Henry Ford
Florida
Martin
America
North Carolina College for Women enrollment tops 3672
The North Carolina College for Women at Greensboro reports total enrollment of 3672 for the year after double counting is adjusted. The bulletin shows 1636 students in fall and spring, including four classes 118 commercials 23 specials and one graduate student. Summer enrollment adds 1609 with 360 in training and 319 in extension courses reaching teachers and others statewide.
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Greensboro
North Carolina College For Women
Bomb Wrecks Dublin Theater Showing Battle Film
A bomb wrecked a Dublin motion picture theater showing the battle of Ypres. Two policemen were shot, one seriously, as raiders fled after a pistol duel. The blast shattered nearby stores and windows and followed a day of Sinn Fein unrest connected to British war film displays.
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Dublin
Ypres
Annie Swaim 14 Dies After Two Day Illness
Annie Elizabeth Swaim aged 14 died at her parents home in Abbott's Creek after a two day illness. She was born October 7, 1911 in Davidson county and attended Boston school. Survived by parents J W and Mrs Swaim and ten siblings. Funeral set for Spring Hill Methodist Protestant church at 2 PM tomorrow with Rev. J M Hilli ard. Interment in church burying ground.
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Annie Elizabeth Swaim
J. W. Swaim
Abbott’s Creek
Davidson County
Boston
Annie Elizabeth
Everett
Alfred
Edward Swaim
Blanche
Delphia
Juanita
Francis
Alberta
Spring Hill Methodist Protestant Church
J. M. Hilliard
Queen Alexandra Idolized by British People for 62 Years
London reports Queen Alexandra attracted enduring admiration from the English public for six decades. The piece recalls her youthful debut in 1863 with the royal yacht at Gravesend, the engagement of the future Edward VII, and her lasting charm through old age.
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London
Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Prince Christian
England
Palmerton
Viscount Palmerston
Germany
Berlin
Coburge
Gravesend
Europe
Officers Elected by United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mrs C A Fordney Smith of Little Rock Mrs W D Mason of Philadelphia and Mrs Peter Youree of Shreveport named honorary president generals at the annual Confederacy convention in Hot Springs Ark Ballots were cast yesterday four candidates were slated for the post but one failed to gain a majority a vote decided which of five other candidates would be chosen.
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Hot Springs
Ark
C. A. Fordney Smith
Little Rock
W. D. Mason
Philadelphia
Peter Youree
Shreveport
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Italian Loan Over-Subscribed Says Bank Syndicate
New York November 20 with J. P. Morgan and Company leading a nationwide syndicate the 100 million dollar Italian loan was sold before noon. Banks reported heavy orders and estimated total subscriptions near 400 million dollars signaling an over subscription despite the Morgan firm announcing only the closing of subscription books.
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New York
J. P. Morgan and Company
Morgan
Discharge Request Sought in Shenandoah Court Inquiry
The Shenandoah naval court of inquiry weighs discharging Captain Paul Foley amid Mrs. Lansdowne’s counsel contention that she was denied counsel and that the court lacked authority to probe the charge. The panel considers immediate judgment or final findings with options including court martial, reprimand, or discharge with exoneration of the Lansdowne claim.
Governor Pardons Two In Relief of Innocence
RALEIGH Nov 20 AP Homer Farr and Willie Hagler were pardoned by Governor McLean after being convicted in Cabarrus superior court last April of highway robbery with five to ten year sentences. The governor cited witness statements and post‑trial findings suggesting innocence, with private prosecutors and judges recommending clemency.
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Raleigh
Homer Farr
Willie Hagler
Cabarrus Superior Court
McLean
Col. Coolidge Shows Slight Improvement Amid Illness
In Plymouth New Hampshire Col John C Coolidge the father of the president marked day six of illness with better spirit after radio listenings and a congratulatory message from the president His son’s reply reached him and Major James Coupal the presidential physician will discuss a possible Washington winter visit.
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Plymouth
Vil
John C. Coolidge
New York City
James F. Coupal
Col. Coolidge
Washington
Wyatt Fate Hinges on Judge Midgette After Trial
Raleigh reports Judge Garland A. Midgette will decide mercy for Jesse Wyatt, convicted of manslaughter in the June 1 killing of Stephen Holt. The Durham jury urged clemency, citing possible carelessness over motive, while Governor McLean holds final authority. The case follows Wyatt’s lawyers and local sentiment shaping potential leniency.
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Raleigh
Garland A. Midgette
Durham
McLean
Jesse Wyatt
Stephen Holt
Smithfield
Midgette
Wyatt
Slim Anderson
Cole
James H. Poll
Mooneyham
American Legion
Waring
Brown
Legionaires
Anderson
Walter Brown
Whitehead Kuritz
National Playground and Recreation Association
New York
Kluttz
Supreme Court
George Gordon Battle
Junius Parker
North Carolina
Nw York
Klutt
Senator Overman
Peacock Bible class resumes with Dr Peacock as teacher
Wegley Memorial church Peacock Bible class returns next Sunday at 9 30 in the Broadhurst theatre after a six month absence due to illness. S L Davis served as teacher in the interim. President Homer Hudson urges 500 members and asks each to bring a guest. Music from the pipe organ will be provided for a one hour session with lectures by Dr Dred Peacock.
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Wegley Memorial Church
Broadhurst Theatre
Dred Peacock
Broadhurst
Homer Hudson
Thanksgiving Program by First Baptist Choir on Sunday
The First Baptist church choir will present a Thanksgiving program during the Sunday night service at 7 30. Music is arranged by director Louis Stookey.
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First Baptist Church
Louis Stookey
Sixth child dies in Greensboro family
Greensboro reports the death of Coolidge Hyatt Walker, six years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Walker who live near the city. The father works as caretaker for the Pinedale club. He leaves 16 surviving brothers and sisters.
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Greensboro
Ccoolidge Hyatt Walker
S. L. Walker
Pinedale Club
Queen Alexandra Dies at Sandringham aged 81
Queen Alexandra widow of Edward VII and mother of George V dies at Sandringham House at 5:25 PM. The King, Queen, and royal family were present. News of her death spreads through Sandringham, Wolferton, Dersingham as crowds mourn and flags are set for royal bereavement.
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Sandringham
Eng
Alexandra
Edward VII
George V
Sandringham House
F. J. Willans
Thomas Horder
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Wolferton
Dersingham
Royal Residence
Empire
Prince Henry
Princess Victoria
Queen Maud
Norway
George
Edward VI
Local Merchant Hospitalized After Auto Collision With Train
C I Rogers of Pee Dee 8 C is in a local hospital with a fractured skull and broken thigh after a collision with an Atlantic Coast Line train early today. The automobile he rode in was demolished. Hopes are held for his recovery.
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Payetteville
C. I. Rogers
Pee Dee
Merchant
Atlantic Coast Line
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Henry Beonard
Shenandoah Court
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Lansdowne
Wyatt Fate
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