Surplus Railroads and Embargoes Mark 1925 South News
The article notes southern railroads reporting surpluses and issuing embargoes amid big business signals. It discusses North Carolina government audits, Washington tree preservation efforts linked to George Washington, and political commentary on Richard Mulcahy La Follette and others. It mentions the tobacco market in Henderson and aviation inquiry involving Mitchell and Shenandoah. The Winston-Salem court case on prohibition evidence closes with judicial discretion.
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Winston-Salem
La Follette Triumph Signals GOP Shift In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin victory by La Follette shows strong support with his son carrying 70 of 71 counties and a statewide majority near 150,000. Only Rock County resisted, giving Lafollette a 745 margin there amid a largely unified Republican triumph.
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Charlotte Observer
Young la Follette
Wisconsin
Washington
la Follette
Kenosha
Lavollette
Lafollet
Demand for Wilbur to quit post echoes in press
Several large newspapers call for Curtis Wilbur to resign as secretary of the navy. He rejects the demand, noting Navy personnel display resourcefulness and skill amid a year of disasters. The article argues issues lie with the inherited system, not Wilbur personally, and reforms require system change rather than removing the secretary.
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Emand
Curtis Wilbur
Navy
Wilbur
Mitchell
Air Service
Charlotte Builds A Better Town Through Building and Loan
The article praises Charlotte for its strong building and loan associations which have spurred growth and stability. Pioneers from Charlotte led the state in this movement, with the industry contributing thrift, home ownership, and citizenship benefits across North Carolina, strengthening the Queen City and inspiring statewide development.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Charlotteans
Trial notes mock dedication to war service in Ormond case
Extracts from a Raleigh story discuss the Rockingham trial focusing on Young Ormond and his World War II era service claims. Prosecution argues Ormond was a gun pointer with punctured eardrums in Ar gonne forest, while defense attacks the relevance of proximity to the front and Ormond’s army status amid a wider critique of war record politics in North Carolina.
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Ormond
W. F. Cole
Lockhart
Tar Heels
W. P. Stacy
Baxter Durham
Stacy
North Carolina Supreme Court
Durham
North Carolina
IS YOUR SALARY ALL YOU GET By JOAN BLAKE
Samuel Vauclain, president of the
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Joan Blake
Samuel Vauclain
The
Wealth by work ethic of Baldwin Locomotive founder Vauclain
A 1925 Bell Syndicate column extols Mr. Vauclain for wealth earned through relentless labor and learning. It argues true wealth comes from mental capital built by hard, intelligent work, not mere money. His early underpayment is justified by enduring knowledge and experience.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Vauclain
Bay of Friday
Vauelain
Bell Syndicate
Cotton Market Opens Steady With Decline After Call
The New York cotton market opened steady with a minor advance, then weakened after the Wall Street call. There was considerable covering on steady Liverpool cables and active buying, but heavy offerings from local and southern sellers pushed prices down. December eased from 25.10 to 23.04 as active months posted losses up to 12 points by the end of the first hour amid bearish crop rumors.
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New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
Stephens says hands are tied in town evangelistic meetings
Rev George Stephens told the Rotary club he feels limited in moving the town toward greater spiritual interest. He cited absence of many church leaders at the tabernacle and asked Christians to cooperate while noting he and his party will move on if efforts succeed or fail.
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George Stephens
Rotary Club
Stephens
Powell Lee
Mr. Stephens
Rotary
Mr. Lee
Lee
Tabernacle
Fred N. Yate
John Abels
T. Wingate Andrew
North Carolina College to Host 200-Voice Teachers Chorus
The Northwestern District of the North Carolina Educational Association will hold its annual meeting at North Carolina College on October 30 and 31 featuring a chorus of over 200 teachers from Greensboro Winston-Salem and High Point. District president T Wingate Andrews announced the plan after a conference with L L Stookey Glenn Gildersleeve and William Breach. Each city will contribute about 50 voices for individual pieces before combining into a grand ensemble. Andrews expects more than 1,000 teachers to attend and leads planning for a lively district gathering.
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North Carolina Educational Association
North Carolina College
T. Wingate Andrews
Andrews
L. L. Stookey
High Point
Glenn Gildersleeve
William Breach
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Florida People Organize Land Concern in N. 6
Raleigh October 1 AP certificates of incorporation issued by secretary of state list Varina Brick Warehouse Inc Varina with 50000 capital and 3000 subscribed by Curl Hopson and Jackson. Wilson Brothers Co Raleigh 100000 capital 30000 subscribed by Wilsons. Daisy E Scarborough Home Inc Durham non stock. Roger M Grier Inc Gastonia 50000 capital 1000 subscribed by Grier Stowe and Marshall. Magnolia Mountain Estates Inc Uree route 1 100000 capital 10000 subscribed by Norris Hamrick Harris. Kanuga Estates Inc Hendersonville 300000 capital 37500 subscribed by Greynolds Clark and Fuller.
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Raleigh
W. WN. Everett
Varina Brick Warehouse, Inc
Varina
BE. G. Curl
N. H. Hopson
L. R. Jackson
Apex
Wilson Brothers Company
Robert J. Wilson
J. H. Wilson
Eugene S. Wilson
Lawton B. Wilson
Daisy E. Scarborough
Hoger M. Grier
Lula Stowe
C.K. Marshall, Jr
Gastonia
Magnolia Mountain Estates, Inc
Uree
John R. Norris
Fred D. Hamrick
N. C. Harris
Rutherfordton
Kanuga Estates, Inc
Hendersonville
Stolen Property Found and Arrests Made in High Point
Plain Clothes Officer George B. Wimberly recovered several automobile cushions and tires. Four arrests were made: Curtis Jones and Vick Cecil, both white men, charged with theft. Doyg Smith charged with receiving stolen property. Hal Price charged with aiding and abetting theft. Owners may claim items at the police station after identification.
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George B. Wimberly
High Point
Curtis Jones
Vick Cecil
Doyg Smith
Hal Price
Jewelry Heist Hits Plaza Apartment Of Woolworth Heiress
In New York on October 1, the New York Evening Telegram reports thieves stole $1,000,000 worth of jewelry from Mrs. Jessie Woolworth Donohue at the Plaza Hotel. Police confirm detectives are on a major jewel theft inquiry at the hotel.
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New York
New York Evening Telegram
Jessie Woolworth Donohue
Frank W. Woolworth
Plaza Hotel
Preachers Praise Stephens Revival in High Point
Two High Point ministers praised the Stephens revival campaign at the town tabernacle, urging daily prayer and action. Rev. Herman T. Stevens urged focusing on the meeting, inviting others, closing stores to fill seats, and practicing brotherly forgiveness. Rev. T. H. Pierce praised Stephens as a man of God and called for a genuine revival of godliness through church leadership cooperation.
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Stephens Party
Tabernacle
Herman T. Stevens
Green Street Baptist Church
Paul
Silas
Tead
T. H. Pierce
Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
Stephens
Jesus Christ
Mercy
London Denies Turks Influenced British Movement
London reports from Constantinople say Turks are calling up more troops and that an announcement is expected. The British movement remains unaffected as officials deny any influence from Turkish troop redeployments.
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London
Chadul
Constantinople
British fleet maneuvers labeled incidental
Albert T. Reid reports from London that Britain will keep a strong fleet in near eastern waters for weeks. officials say the maneuvers are incidental with no significance. The piece notes population figures from 1919 to 1924 and comments on American-made cars and motor taxes. The Interstate Commerce Commission assigns a final value of 170000 dollars to the Dover and South Bound Railroad property as of June 30, 1914.
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London
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dover and South Bound Railroad
North Carolina
Four Shop Meetings At Stephens Tabernacle Revival
Four shop meetings will be held Friday at 12 15 in connection with the Stephens tabernacle revival. The meetings involve High Point Steam Laundry Sun shine Laundry Southern Chair company and Tate Furniture company.
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Stephens Tabernacle
Fat High Point Steam Laundry
Sunshine Laundry
Southern Chair Company
Tate Furniture Company
Sweden Auto Imports Rise in Government Report
Stockholm Oct 1 AP Sweden's government statistics show a rise in automobile imports with figures increasing from 8,506 to higher levels as for the year reported, reflecting growing demand and economic activity in Sweden's automotive market.
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Sweden
Stockholm
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