Traders Hold Watchful Attitude In Market Start
New York stock market opens with traders cautious over potential slump and mixed early results. Some leaders recover fractional losses as steel and Coca Cola show slight gains while Bar silver slides to a record low. British debt note anticipated December 15 and railway earnings year over year attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Jagger
New York
American Telephone
American Cits
Case
Allied Chemical
National Biscuit
Westinghouse
Coca Cola
Ross Kidnapping Mystery Reignites with Death Certificate Details
The report recalls the 1874 Ross kidnapping of Charlie and brother Walter, noting death certificates for two suspects and Walter’s later identification of the assailants as Joe Douglas and William Mosher. A long pursuit led through New York to Albany and Catskill as investigators chased the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Bronson
Walter
Philadelphia
Joe Douglas
William Mosher
Charlie Ross
Walter Ross
Albany
Catskill
New York
Charley Ross Mystery Still Unsolved After Claims
In Philadelphia on November 28 the Ross family kept silent about a derelict in New York said to be Charley Ross, kidnapped in 1874 from Germantown. The family has never confirmed if Charley is alive or dead, and Charley’s parents are long deceased.
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Philadelphia
Ross
Charley Ross
Germantown
New York
Charley
Repeal Resolution Progress Reported In House Debate
Summers said the repeal action moves along unless authorized by the committee. Garner indicated the repeal language may be amended by the judiciary committee and favored adopting the repeal resolution first with a plan to push for House action next Monday.
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Congress
Garner
House
Chicago dairy prices and grades vary by quality
Chicago market report lists butter at 5 865 firm creamery specials grade 98 and 25 to 25 percent, extras 92 and 24 to 24 percent, extra firsts 90 01 at 23 to 24, firsts 88 89 at 21 to 22, seconds 86 87 at 18 to 20, standards 90 central carrots at 23. Fegs 879 firm extra firsts 98, freach graded firsts $2, current receipts 29 81, refrigerator firsts 26, refrigerator extras 27.
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Chicago
Methodist Meeting Lists Clergy From North Carolina Districts
A long roster lists pastors and lay leaders across North Carolina districts including Elm City Conway Farmville Rocky Mount and Wilmington. Notable names include J O Long J T Draper W C Wilson and W F Craven among others. The document records district presiding elders and local church assignments.
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Réthel
J. O. Long
Conway
G. Jh. Starling
Elm City
W. C. Benson
Wafield-Whitakers
C. P. Womack
Farmville
H. L. Hendrix
Garnsburg
J. T. Draper
Halifax
W. C. Wilson
Kenley
L. C. Brothers
Littleton
Rufus Bradley
McKendrie
J. T. Stanford
Nashville
W. G. Farrar
Norlina
B. ©. Thompson
Northampton
E. C. Maness
Roanoke Rapids
S. J. Starnes
Rich Square
W. T. Phipps
Robersonville
Rocky Mount
Clark Street
H. CG. Ewing
First Church
G. W. Perry
South Rocky Mount
W. F. Craven
W. N. Vaughan
Rosemary
J. M. Sharpe
Scotland Neck
L. ¥. Harris
Seaboard
L. A. Watts
Springhope
M. F. Hodges
Stantonshuté
B. Metteer
Tarboro
J. V. Knight
Warren Cireutt
KE. N. Harrison
Warrenton
C. Durham
Weldon
W. H. M. Whorter
Wilson
W. V. McKay
Jarcan
J. W. Frank
Glenn
S. T. Moylé
William Towe
J. M. Rhodes
J. T. Gibbs
Wilmington
W. GC. Martin
Bladden
N. B. Strickland
Burgaw
Geo. Blount
Carver's Creek
W. J. Watson
Chadbourn
Welfare Board Seeks Household Help for Family of Four
In High Point a man with incipient tuberculosis, his wife and two children live in a sparse home. After his mother took all furniture, the welfare board seeks bed covers, beds, mattresses and other household articles for the family and urges donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Board
North Carolina Conference Appointments List Long
A lengthy roll of clergy names and assignments across North Carolina, including districts such as Durham, Elizabeth City, Fayetteville, and more, with supernumeraries and professors named. The list names ministers like H. Smith, J. Lineberger, J. Herbert, and many others, detailing stations, circuits, and supervisors.
Salvation Army Enrolls 16 New Members at High Point
The Salvation Army at High Polit post enrolled 11 junior soldiers and five adults yesterday with strong turnout at morning and evening services. Adjutant Wesley Bouterrie led junior enrollments, Staff-Captain George Giike oversaw senior members, and Mrs. Bouterse advised the Girl Guards. Two converts were recorded and sermons urged personal growth, duty, and the value of true character.
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Salvation Army
Wesley Bouterrie
Charlotte
Younes People’s
George Giike
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced in Sermon
In all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday November 27 an officer named Mesmerism and Hypnotism was denounced as a false practice. The lesson sermon highlighted a moral stance against necromancy and related hypnotic arts. The golden text was cited from a scripture passage.
Fragmented North Carolina Methodist Conference Names
A long list of pastors and churches from multiple North Carolina districts is presented, naming presiding elders, superintendents, and local congregations across towns such as New Bern, Goldsboro, Greenville, and Raleigh. The text references missions including Africa and Japan.
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New Bern
T. M. Grant
Atlantic
R. W. Barfield
Aurora
J. W. Sneden
Alden
H. D. Dodd
Beaufort
R. F. Munks
Dover
L. Hillmaut Griftoh
J. S. Richmond
Hockerton
J. C. Phillips
Jones
J. D. Young
Supply
Kirston
Queen Street
R. BE. Browh
LaGrange
L. B. Pattinhall
Morehead City
W. P. Watkins
Mt. Olive
Galypao
L. L. Smith
Mt. Olivé
MH. R
W. J. Freeman
Snow Hill
W. L. Mantess
Streights
Harlow
F. B. Brandonburg
Waderboro
T. EB. Davis
Africa
J. G. Barden
A. Nettles
J. N. Wright
R. A. Bruton
Raleigh
Ets
Balley A. Pee Benson
Shitleat A
Parker
Itdenton Street
Few
Epworth
O. L. Hathaway
Jenkins Memorial
R. W. Bradshaw
Seiola T. Singleton
Harigya
Ne Rn
Oun Han Oh
Baruke
Japan
J. D
Love
Hoover and Officials In Conference Set for Budget Message
England owes the United States 95.55 million dollars and seeks postponement of payment and a broader debt settlement. France considers a similar note to extend the December payment and Hoover moratorium. Poland has sent a second note to Washington requesting suspension of its December payment.
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Associated Presse
England
United States
Washington
France
Poland
Temperatures to Rise After First Winter Show
Old Man Winter began his first show in North Carolina with light snow and sub freezing air. The Weather Bureau predicted rising temperatures and fair weather after the cold spell as sunny skies return. Light snow was reported in Elizabeth City with a 90 mercury reading dropping locally.
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Blue Ridge
Elizabeth City
Rites Held for Lonnie Elmore World War Vet
Funeral services were held for Lonnie Elmore at 2 p m in Highland with Rev T R Howard and Rev W A Bikes officiating. The turnout included friends and relatives and included choir music and pallbearers. Interment followed at Onakwood cemetery.
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Jesus
Jasper Honeycutt
Jim West
Robert Davis
Fd New
Austin Hart
Delmer Byerly
G. W. Scarce
le Blackburn
M. M. Strother
J. F. Spain
Walter Brooks
D. J. Smith
Ruby Perkins
May Parker
Myrtle Parks
Otelia O’ Ham
Jillian Benson
Marle Strother
Jung Holbrooks
Margaret Black
Mabel Swaim
Ruth Swaim
Onakwood Cemetery
Delegates To Older Boys Conference Meet Tuesday Night
High Point's delegates to the Older Boys Conference of the Carolinas are asked to meet at the local YMCA Tuesday night at 7:30 for final instructions. The conference will be in Columbia, D C, December 2 3 and 4. High Point is expected to send about 15 delegates representing the Hi Y club and city Sunday schools.
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High Point
Carolinas
Columbia
D. C
Hutchens Store Reopens After Fire Damage
Hitchens store on East Washington street will reopen Tuesday morning after a fire damaged the store’s second story. The interior has been refinished and completely stocked with new merchandise and the business will resume as usual tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchens
East Washington Street
Sernod
Salvation Army Defeats Millis In Close Victory
The Salvation Army basketball team beat the Adaims-Millis quintet by 2 to 0 with a tight finish as the Army pulled ahead in the closing minutes. Lineups list J. Grissom Harvey Steele Rumner De Burge Shelton Hinkle and others in a hard fought clash.
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Salvation Army
Adaims-Millis
Army
T J. Grissom
Harvey
Steele
Rumner
de Burge
i+ Saeiee
Legion Fights Vet Benefit Reductions Across Posts
The American Legion campaigns to block proposed cuts in veterans benefits. They cite oversubscribed government securities and plan congressional action after educational outreach at posts. They also counter Chamber of Commerce and Economy League drives, arguing changes would shift the burden to states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Economy League
North Carolinian Executed in Nevada Lethal Chamber
A North Carolinian, tried and sentenced to death, was executed in Nevada. His 23-year-old bride disclosed the defendant known as Hall and discussed securing funds from relatives to continue appeals. Letters informing relatives of the condemned man’s plight were sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Iin
Hall
North Carolina
Firefighter Chief Nissen Dies in Salem Area
The report notes the death of Chief Nissen, a veteran firefighter from the Rough and Ready volunteer company, survived by his widow and one daughter. The piece also recounts a bus accident near the bus station with injuries to Jenkins and Phillips pending further medical and investigative updates.
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Jenkins
Charleston
W. Va
Adlat
Phillips
Nissen
Old “Rough and Ready” Volunteer Company
Salem
Winston-Salem
Disappeared Father’s Daughters Seek Truth in Silence
The man claiming to be John Hall and Morgan contractor Mull told officials he wished to die with his past hidden. Months passed as appeals failed. He said he was tired of staying and hoped for an immediate execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
State Supreme Court
Mull
Matt Penrose
St Peter's Episcopal Church to Mark 100th Anniversary
Charlotte church will celebrate its centennial next Sunday marking a century of worship, community service, and parish history at St Peter's Episcopal Church.
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Charlotte
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
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