Demonstration of Wireless Reach Links Ships and Cities
A RCA led test at the Export Managers club in New York linked land lines to radio telegraph stations across oceans. Seventy ships reported positions from Columbia to Malolo and Majestic, while weather reports came from Honolulu Paris London Buenos Aires and Berlin within two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. M. Morton
Radio Corporation of America
Export Managers’ Club
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Pacific
Columbia
Malolo
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Majestic
Morton
Honolulu
London
Bogota
Paris
Buenos Aires
Berlin
Destructive forest fires threaten timber lands in Columbus County
Forest fires rage in Columbus county endangering prime timber, with W C McCormick assistant state forester warning that conditions across southern counties are critical and rain is needed immediately to avert disaster. Director Wade H Phillips urges hunters to act with extreme caution as hunting season nears. Columbus county lacks a forest warden service but is ringed by counties with fire control.
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Raleigh
Columbus County
W. C. McCormick
Wade H. Phillips
Department of Conservation and Development
McCormick
Whiteville
Columbus
Phillips
Qotembus County
Red Cross Offers Aid to Algerian Flood Relief
The American Red Cross cabled a proffer of assistance to the French Red Cross today to aid relief work in the flood affected area of Algeria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
French
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Tax sale debate to reopen at next council meeting
City officials led by Mayor W A Davis and City Manager P P Pilcher will reopen discussion on delinquent tax sales. The unpaid tax list totals 35 585 61 with A Schiffman of Greensboro having bid at the sale, under disputed collection terms delaying payment to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Davis
P. P. Pilcher
A. Schiffman
Greensboro
Gate City
Schiffman
Davis
High Point
Barbee Case Set for Jury Trial Next Week
The case against Fred Barbee charged with assaulting his wife was continued in Municipal court this morning until next Wednesday for jury trial. Barbee’s attorney requested a jury, while Mrs Barbee’s attorney did not oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Barbee
Mr. Barbee
Mrs. Barbee
Wall Street Rally and Slumps Mark Mixed Trading Day
United States markets open with heavy trading in blue chips as oil and steel issues move. Copper and radio stocks rise while General Motors and U S Steel lag, and a broad liquidation weighs on prices amid a volatile session.
Bond Prices Reported By Government Market
United States government bonds are listed with prices for Liberty 3s at 102.6, Liberty first 4s at 105.13, Liberty third 4s at 100.26, Liberty fourth 4s at 104.1, and Treasury 3% at 107.18 as of New York trading on November 30.
Money market summary shows firmer rates and 4 percent loans
Py-Call money eases with all loans at 4 percent and closing bids at 4 percent. Time loans hold steady with 60 to 90 day ranges around 4 1 4 percent and 4 to 6 month around 4 3 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MONEY
New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Chicago potato market reflects slow demand and dull trade
Chicago reports 80 carloads on track with 387 cars total U S shipments 688. Market moves slowly with few sales. Wisconsin sack round whites bring 1.50 to 1.65. Minnesota North Dakota sack round whites 1.35 to 1.45. Red River Ohios 1.40 to 1.50. Idaho sack russets No 1 1.50 to 1.65. partly graded 1.25 to 1.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. 8 S
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Wheat Prices Dip on Fresh Downturns in Chicago Trade
Chicago reports early declines in wheat values as Liverpool quotations lag. Argentine production estimates add to bearish pressure. Corn and oats ease while provisions slip, with corn opening near unchanged to five eighths cent down and turning lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Cotton prices and sales pace at Liverpool market
Liverpool spot cotton eased with American grades dominating demand. Prices for various grades ranged from 10.03 to 11.42 cents, totaling 7,000 bales with 5,200 American. Receipts reached 9,000 bales including 8,700 American. Futures closed steady with Dec at 10.40 and Oct at 10.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Foreign exchanges ease in New York on Nov 30
The New York foreign exchange market shows easy tone with quotes in cents for major currencies. France and Britain are listed with demand and cable rates, while Germany and other nations including Argentina and Japan post varied bid levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugoslavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentina
Brazil
Japan
Shanghai
Montreal
New York Cotton Advances then Fails on Southern Liquidation
In New York on November 30 the cotton market rose on firmer Liverpool cables but then fell as southern selling intensified and liquidation increased. Trading remained quiet with mid afternoon quotes near 19 cents for January. Futures settled mixed with January around 19.19 to 19.10, March near 19.30, May about 19.37, July 19.52, and December near 19.11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool Cables
Southern
P. C
New Orleans Cotton Market Mixed Slightly After Early Rally
The New Orleans cotton market stayed quiet with no clear trend after an early bullish crop estimate. Nearby futures closed steady with modest gains as exports reached 62 447 bales and spot prices rose 9 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
P.C
Wall Street Amid Frenzy Drives Stocks to New Highs
Violent bidding for special stocks pushes more than a score issues to new high records. Gains range from 1 to 7 points as trading intensifies on November 30 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Street Car Suit Over 1926 Death Reaches Superior Court
Clara Martin sues North Carolina Public Service for 1000 damages after her young son died in a 1926 crash between a street car and a Ford on Yate street Greensboro. Trial began yesterday and may extend to tomorrow with Martins from the county north side as plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Superior Court
Clara Martin
North Carolina Public Service Company
Ford
Yate
Martin
Found Guilty in Murder Case in Richmond Court
Shirley Winningham a black man was found guilty of murdering Hilda Barlow a young white girl from Smithfield. The jury fixed the punishment at death after about one hour and a half of deliberation in the justings court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Shirley Winningham
Hilda Barlow
Smithfield
Justings Court
Public warned against contributing to beggars in High Point
Mrs. W. C. Hammond of the High Point board of public welfare warned residents against aiding street beggars. Investigations found a lame beggar in High Point collected sizable donations, then traveled to Florida to buy a 35 room hotel and plan marriage, with a fortune in six figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hammond
High Point
Florida
High Point College Basketball Team Opens Practice
High Point College basketball practices start Monday under Coach Boylin. Returnees and several new players will vie for berths as the squad rebuilds after a strong previous season. The schedule is pending finalization with home and away games planned statewide and some out of state trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylin
High Point College
High Point
W. Raymond Lemons
Moser Delivers a Forceful Sermon at Calvary M E Church
Rev Mr Moser of Kanapolis preached last night on the marks of a true Christian at Calvary M E Church on East Green Street. He spoke of two paths two classes and two kingdoms saying heaven and hell depend on how one lives and turns to the Saviour. He listed four marks of a Christian: love of enemies honesty sincerity the golden rule and seeking first the kingdom of heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moser
Kanapolis
Calvary M. E
East Green Street
Moser
Heaven
Hell
Kingdom of
Light
Darkness
Mr. Hoser
Kingdom of Heaven
Tom Mix’s father Edwin Mix dies at 73
Edwin E. Mix, 73, father of film cowboy Tom Mix, died at his Du Bois home from a heart attack last night. A prominent horseman, he trained his son, helping give the Mix name its fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
DU Bois
Edwin E. Mix
Mix
North Carolina Bonds Sell At Four Percent Rate
Gov McLean states North Carolina bonds are issued at 4 percent and will not exceed that rate. State Treasurer Lacy agrees market is favorable and sales will await absorption at the 4 percent level. A NY syndicate with First National Bank of New York offers an option at par on 10 million dollars of 4 percent bonds due 1939 to 1948 expiring December 31, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
First National Bank of New York i Ds
Great Reduction in Earnings of A. G. L.
Wilmington November 29. Atlantic Coast Line shows October operating revenue 5 963 858, down from 7 318 237 in 1926. Net operating revenue 354 637 versus 1 040 592 in 1924. For ten months 1927 operating revenue 67 496 167 vs 81 105 907 in 1926. net 9 064 837 vs 14 593 576.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Aviators Under Fire Near El Chipote in Nicaragua
United States Marines and National Guardsmen aviation near El Chipote faced hostile fire from 200 rebels as they flew low. No further details on injuries or outcomes were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
United States
el Chipote
Yerkes Cod Liver Oil Promises Restored Nerves
An ad extols Yerkes cod liver oil as an effective remedy for frayed nerves and impaired digestion. It promises relief for tired nerves, poor sleep, brain fog, low vitality, and loss of strength, framing the product as pleasant tasting and beneficial.
Castoria Promises Safe Relief for Calms Baby Fussiness
An advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for colic constipation and diarrhea in infants. It claims gentle relief, free taste, and no dangerous drugs, recommending doctor advice for real sickness and noting an included care book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Warplanes Hit Rebels Near Ocotal Mission
Bombs were dropped and rebels were sprayed with machine gun fire, killing four and wounding several. The aircraft then returned safely to their base at Ocotal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocotal
Notice of Real Estate Sale Under 1927 Deed of Trust
Guilford County North Carolina trustees W YI Taylor of High Point and Wallace F Brown of Richmond announce sale of real estate in Greensboro at 2 00 p m December 12 1927. Property is house No 208 Louise Avenue High Point described as western half of lots 8 and 9 in block 9 Johnson Place with specified boundaries and appurtenances. Sale is to satisfy notes secured by deed of trust dated March 21 1927 due to default. sale at courthouse door east side Greensboro NC.
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W. YI. Taylor
High Point
North Carolina
Wallace F. Brown
Richmond
Virginia
E. Newton Allen
Annie H. Allen
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
East Side
Greensboro
Louise Avenue
North Hamilton
Burns
Johnson Street
Johnson Place
Office of Register of Deeds
Hamilton Street
E. N. Allen
John Young
Homes Investment and Improvement Company
Elizabeth DeBell Young
AWI
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Dunlap
Cecil
Silvertowns
Goodrich
Carolina
Vulcanizing Co
East Commerce
Edward Morgan
Barbee
Piedmont Ins
Hiatt Tire Co
West High St
Nevada
Cerro de Paseo
General Motors
U. S. Steel
Smelt
Atlantic Coast Line
Atlantic Refining
Baldwin Locomotive
Etth
I Okie
Begtragr
Sea Wees
Bethlehem Steel
Berea
Obtoradise
Pigisco
Freeport
Texas
General Electric
General Railway Signal
Iron Cre Cits
Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
Illinois Central
Faayvester Ki A Ees Eanes Int
N. Y
N. H
Hartford
Norfolk & Western
Lehigh Valley
Break Shoe & Fdy
Snub, A
Pigaceee
Liggett & Myers B
Iy Ontard
Goodrich Company
Louisiana & Northern
Mech Tuck
Kan. & Tex
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward
Nash Motors
New York Central
Kennecott Cop
Packard Motors
Pennsylvania Southern Ry
Standard Oil N. Y
Studebaker Motor
Texas & Pacific
Timkin Roller Bearing
Eas Inter
Tel
Kan
City Southern
Northern Pacific
FED
Bos Pots
Paramount
Lesk Southern Dairies
Southern Pac
Standard Oil Cal
Standard Oil N. J
Texas Corp
Texas Gulf Sulphur , Tex. Pac. Limited
T. R. Phillips Petroleum
Riotoo-Attow
Tomw
Chicago Grain
Chesters Piamoni
Street Car CO
Spec AL
Enterprise
H. W. Kronheimer
Hammond
Public Welfare Board
EMERG
McLean
HILL
Hill’s
Castoria
State of
Guilford
WI T. Taylor
Wallace F. Brrown
D. H. Parsons
Asheboro
Union Bus
Sheraton
Asheland Hotel
Dixie
Asheboro, N.C
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