Fire kills one and injures six in Greer building collapse
In Greer South Carolina a fire gutted the second floor of a building housing a ten cent store and a pressing club. The structure collapsed with one man dead Carl Miller and six injured including J G Scott Russell Deshields and Vernon Fleming. Damage estimated at 50000.
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Greer
8. C
Carl Miller
J. G. Scott
Greenville
Russell Shields
Chick
Ten Cent
M. L. Sanford
Lela W. Cunningham
Pressing Club
John Hill Dies at Home Near Asheboro
John Hill age 82 Confederate veteran and farmer died at his son E G Hills home two miles north of Asheboro. He is survived by his 86 year old wife two sons E G and Cicero Hill and three daughters Mrs W J Wood Mrs Rosa Brown and Mrs Carolina Royal of Lexington. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 pm at the home with burial at Worthville church cemetery.
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Asheboro
John Hill
E. G. Hill
E. G
Cicero Hill
W. J. Wood
Rosa Brown
Carolina Royal
Lexington
Worthville Church Cemetery
Belgian Cabinet Resigns After Four Meetings
Brussels report says the Belgian cabinet led by Premier Henri Jaspar resigned this afternoon after four meetings, the last ending at 6 30 p m. The move comes amid ongoing political turmoil in the country.
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Brussels
Belgium
Henri Jaspar
Aspirin Gargle for Sore Throat and Tonsillitis
An old remedy suggests preparing a gargle by dissolving two Bayer tablets in four tablespoons of water and gargling thoroughly. Repeat after two hours if needed. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve for a few cents.
Sale of Virginia S. Hoke Estate Personal Property
In Rowan County North Carolina on Friday November 25 1927 at 10 a m the estate of Miss Virginia S Hoke deceased offers for sale to the highest bidder all personal property including furniture utensils chinaware antiques and a valuable library. An inventory is on file with the Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court and may be viewed or a copy furnished upon request. W H Templeton administrator. 1011 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount NC.
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North Carolina
Rowan County
Virginia S. Hoke
China Grove
Superior Court
W. H. Templeton
Sunset Avenue
Rocky Mount North Carolina
New MEL LO GLO French Process Face Powder at Randall's Pharmacy
Randall's Pharmacy offers MEL LO GLO a new French process face powder. It promises a long wear, fine texture, and a peachy complexion that minimizes pores and keeps skin looking young and attractive.
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Randall’s Pharmacy
High Point High School Library Fund Receives Six Donations
Six contributions totaled 121.50 today to the High Point high school library fund. The fund now stands at 465.50 after 344.00 had been reported previously. Donors include T Wingate Andrews 10.00 and High School Faculty 64.50 25.00 10.00 2.00 from R O Lindsay C Durland Mrs Alvin S Parker and R M Andrews.
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High Point High School Brary
T. Wingate Andrews
R. Oo
Lindsay Oo
C. Durland
Alvin S. Parker
R. M. Andrews
Crisis Near in Fall Sinclair Jury Squabble
Washington reports a possible turning point in the Fall Sinclair jury tampering inquiry amid naval oil scandal coverage. The fourth week sees no public disclosures as the grand jury contemplates indictments while Sinclair and Doheny connections spark tension between Rep. Fish and Edward Doheny’s counsel Hogan over alleged jury tampering remarks.
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Washington
Grand Jury
Justice Siddons
Gordon
Hamilton Fish
Republican
New York
Frank J. Hogan
Edward L. Doheny
Albert B. Fall
Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve
Fish
Sinclair
Doheny
Infant Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid
Lloyd Payne aged 1 1/2, son of Mr and Mrs W M Payne of 1203 Blane street, died at a local hospital after drinking carbolic acid days earlier. Survived by parents and brother Billy Jr, funeral set for 11 am tomorrow at Pleasant Grove M P church with Rev George L Reynolds. Burial in church cemetery.
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Lloyd Payne
W.M. Payne
Blane Street
Billy, Jr
Pleasant Grove M. P
George L. Reynolds
Madden Proposes Leasing of Muscle Shoals
Washington November 21 Chairman Madden of the house appropriations committee proposes to introduce a bill proposing lease of the government Muscle Shoals properties to the American Cyanamid company.
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Washington
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
American Cyanamid Company
Lawson Robertson Named Olympic Track Coach
Cincinnati November 21 The Amateur Athletic Union executive committee at its annual convention selected Lawson Robertson of the University of Pennsylvania to head the American track and field team for next year.
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Cincinnati
Lawson Robertson
University of Pennsylvania
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Tabor Re-elected Master of National Grange
Louis J. Tabor of Columbus Ohio was re-elected master of the national grange in Cleveland Ohio today for his third consecutive term.
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Tabor
Cleveland, O
Louis J. Tabor
Columbus
Ohio
National Grange
Chamberlin Plans Mass Produced Flivver Plane
Clarence D. Chamberlin unveils a 32,500 flivver monoplane designed to bring avia tion to the masses with mass production and prices from 1200 to 1500 dollars. A two seated, 500 pound craft with 60 to 75 hp foreign engine aims for 100 mph, 10 mph landing, with U.S. engine later. Free flying lessons and a nationwide chain of flight schools are to accompany sales.
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New York
Clarence D. Chamberlain
Henry Ford
Ford Automobile Factory
trans-Atlantic
Chamberlain
Germany
Chamberlain Aeronautical Corporation
House to reorganize committees for efficiency reform
Washington officials report the house rules committee chair may reorganize by eliminating idle panels and merging related subject committees. Despite inactivity in railways and canals and woman suffrage, liquor traffic and war claims, plan also weighs boosting the flood control panel to twenty one members amid rising national flood concerns.
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Washington
House
Congress
Snell
House Rules Committee
Lovett Succeeds Brother as Clerk in Randolph County
Clarence J. Lovett was sworn in as Randolph County Superior Court clerk by the county board. He was appointed by Judge Oglesby at Marion last Saturday, succeeding his brother W A Lovett who died in an automobile accident at Hamlet last Monday.
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Asheboro
Navy
Clarence J. Lovett
Randolph County Superior Court
County Board of Commissioners
Oglesby
Marion
Mr. Lovett
W. A. Lovett
Hamlet
Local Bank Wins County Note Sale in High Point
The Commercial National Bank of High Point won a county note sale for 500000 dollars. The bid rate was 3.90 percent with half the issue for schools and half for roads and bridges. Closest was American Exchange National at 3.95 percent. Atlantic Bank and Trust and Greensboro Bank and Trust tied for third at 4.19 percent.
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Greensboro
Commercial National Bank
High Point
High Point Bank
American Exchange National Bank
Atlantic Bank and Trust
Greensboro Bank and Trust
Winter temps dip to freezing as far south as Colorado
Record low temperatures bite across the plains with mercury steady at freezing in Colorado Nebraska and Wisconsin. Strong cold snaps push furnaces to full duty and raise concern for crops and livestock in early season.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Market reports silver New York gains amid expected tech rally
The market swung with gains of 1 to 6 points across many issues as a technical reaction followed a rapid advance. Traders noted supportive trade news including a cotton rally, higher brass and copper, and unofficial steel price forecasts while funds held plentiful call money and scale buying limited declines.
Miss Florence Van Nostrand Speaks for Near East Relief in Winston-Salem
New York field worker Miss Florence Van Nostrand of Near East Relief spoke at High Point College and in Winston-Salem area schools about sponsoring Armenian orphans. She cited 65,000 plus children aided with 32 to 33 thousand still needing aid, and noted $1,265 raised in Forsyth with six sponsorships.
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New York
Near East Relief
United States Congress
Winston-Salem
Miss Nostrand
High Point College
Edgar Hartley
Asia Minor
Forsyth County
Winston- Salem
Forsyth
Butter Prices at New York Creamery Receipts
New York November 21. Butter firm with receipts 3 305. Creamery extras 92 score 50 percent, firsts 85 to 91 score 42 to 49 percent.
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New York
Eggs and Cheese Market Report From New York
New York prices show eggs firm with fresh gathered extra firsts at 50 to 57 cents and receipts totaling 5 524. Cheese prices steady with a total inventory of 74 217 pounds.
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New York
Eges
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade Desk
Potatoes receipts totaled 199 cars on track with 541 shipments Saturday and 741 Sunday. Demand was slow and the market dull. Wisconsin round whites sold 1.50 to 1.65, Minnesota and North Dakota 1.40 to 1.50, Ohio red russets 1.30 to 1.40, Idaho russets 1.66 to 1.85.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red Ricer
Ohios
Idaho
Liverpool Cotton Prices Steady as Sales Hit 7000 Bales
Cotton spot business remains moderate in Liverpool with prices steady. American grades show 11.5 for strict good middling and 10.02 for good ordinary, while total sales reach 7 000 bales, including 5 800 American, and receipts total 2 000 with no American in. futures close steady with December at 10.73 and October at 10.25.
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Liverpool
Wheat advances as Argentina crop reports boost prices
Chicago today opened higher on wheat guided by favorable Argentina crop conditions. A heat wave in Argentina reached 112 degrees in places. Wheat prices rose 3 to start and extended gains. Corn moved up early to around 12 cents, then eased below Saturday's finish. Oats were weak while provisions held modest firmness.
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Chicago
Lts
Argentina
Chicago Livestock Market Slows with Mixed Bids
Hog prices steady to strong early with later bids down up to 10 cents from Saturday. Cattle demand weak to slower across feeders and steers, with stockers and feeders in good supply. Sheep and fat lambs opening slow with natives and westerns easing. prices listed 13.65 to 18.85 for feeding lambs.
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Chicago
Sugar market steady as Cuban duty paid price held at 4.65
Raw sugar remained steady at 4.65 spot Cuban duty paid with no sales. Raw futures firmed on December short covering and European buying amid expectations from a conference between Cuban and Java interests on crop restrictions. Refined sugar showed moderate demand at 5.70 to 5.80 for fine granulated.
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New York
Java
Cotton futures rise on mixed gains in New Orleans market
The New Orleans cotton market saw futures advance more than 63 points early, led by short covering after a lower than expected ginnings total of 10,899,182 bales. December through March contracts climbed to about 20.30 to 20.48 before modest losses as the session cooled, ending steady with a net gain.
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New Orleans
New York Cotton Opens Firm on Census Ginning Data
New York cotton opened firm as traders priced in census figures showing 18,899,182 bales gained by November 14 this year, below expectations. January and May futures rose while selling pressure and quick reversals trimmed gains, with midday quotes showing steady advances of about 46 to 48 points.
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New York
Market Upswing Broad Yet Irregular On Open Trading
Major speculative activity in today’s stock market continued the upside with unusually broad character. Considerable irregularity developed at times on selling inspired by the market's strength.
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New York
Chimney Rock Company Denied Supreme Court Review
The Chimney Rock company of Chimney Rock North Carolina was denied a supreme court review today. The case involved an admission tax of 1 dollar per person charged to all users of a highway the company built to Chimney Rock base.
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Washington
Chimney Rock Company
Chimney Rock
N. C
Supreme Court
Chimney Rock Cliff
Captain Resigns in North Carolina Guard
Roy E. Bazemore, captain of the headquarters and service company of the 105th engineers, N C C G, resigns as commander. Samuel W. Brown is promoted by Adjutant General Metts to fill the vacancy. Bazemore was the first lieutenant of the company.
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Charlotte
Roy E. Bazemore
North Carolina National Guard
105Th Engineers
Marie Prevost Granted Divorce From Kenneth Harlan
Marie Prevost film star was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Kenneth Harlan, picture actor, in Los Angeles on November 21. The ruling marks a step toward a final dissolution of the marriage.
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Los Angeles
Marie Prevost
Kenneth Harlan
Arctic storm blocks MacMillan expedition radio broadcast
Commander Donald MacMillan and his party, snowbound in Anatalok Bay Labrador, cannot hear KDKA from Pittsburgh as a sweeping Arctic storm rages. O C Rodiman, ARRL, reports contact but the storm interferes. WGY at Schenectady is briefly heard. The expedition proceeds with a winter house and plans to observe Thanksgiving in the new shelter.
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Conn
Arctic
Anatalok Bay
Labrador
Donald MacMillan
KDKA
Pittsburgh
O. C. Rodiman
American Radio Relay League
MacMillan
WGY
Schnectady
Fur Coat Spurs Gun Duel Between Law and Criminal
In New York detectives and an alleged gangster clashed after two women identified a stolen fur coat worn by one of them. Edward McLaughlin, recently arrived from the West, was shot in a 92nd Street rooming house and taken to a hospital. Police found $5,900 in loot, including furs, in his room.
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New York
Edward McLaughlin
West
Anthony Serello
Scranton
Jacob Silverman
Riverside Drive
Smith
McLaughlin
American radio conference backs private development stance
Delegates from private American radio interests hail the conference outcome as a vindication of no government interference in commercial radio. They contrast US policy with European tendencies toward state control and urge two group wireless regulations, with the United States rejecting government management.
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Washington
Watson
Indiana
Smith
South Carolina
White
Maine
Congress
United States
Wuld
W&s
Sand loaded cartridges used to shoot botflies at speed
Naturalists employ cartridges packed with fine sand to shoot a botfly noted for its extremely fast flight of about 815 miles per hour.
Shaping 1928 Olympic Program Discussed at A A U Meet
Delegates from across the country gathered in Cincinnati for the annual Amateur Athletic Union convention. They considered the 1928 program including trials and championships, with track events in Harvard Stadium Boston and the marathon tryout in Baltimore.
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Cincinnati
Holland
Amateur Athletic Union
Harvard Stadium
Boston
Baltimore
Murray Hulbert
US average calls per year stands at 185
The typical American makes about 185 telephone calls annually. This figure reflects common communication habits and serves as a benchmark for consumer connectivity patterns within the United States.
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United States
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