Charleston Port of Entry Opens for Banana Shipments
The steamship San Pruno from Puerto Castillo Honduras arrived at Charleston Southern Railway pier with 36 000 bunches of fruit and 90 cars. Charleston becomes port of entry for bananas to distribute across the South Atlantic and toward Ohio cities with weekly ships. The Southern Railway dredged the channel to 25 feet and will host refrigerator car service for fast freight. United Fruit to install banana handling machinery and coordinate exports to Central America and West Indies.
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Charleston
San Pruno
Prueto Castillo
Honduras
United Fruit Company
Southern Railway
South Atlantic
Ohio Cities
Southern
Yale dean ties strain of modern life to mental illness
Dean Brown of Yale divinity school warns that the pace of modern life fuels nervous breakdowns insomnia hysteria and insanity. In Belfast Maine Mrs. Sarah F E Stewart aged 100 years eight months cast a vote in the special senatorial primary.
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New Haven
Dean Brown
Yale Divinity School
Belfast
Sarah FE. Stewart
Three Octogenarians Vote for Lincoln in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn three elderly men aged in their eighties cast ballots for Lincoln, affirming their poll day participation as registered and fit for travel.
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Brooklyn
Lincoln
Will Rogers Bypasses New York Rodeo for Lubbock gig
Will Rogers regrets missing the New York rodeo and has wired he is billed for Lubbock Texas. He rushes to reach the Texas appearance ahead of Queen Marie if he can locate it.
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New York
Will Rogers
Lubbock
Texas
Opening Night Delayed At New Club After Power Flaws
New York reports a lavish opening at Roger Wolff Kahn’s new club featuring a glass floor and goldfish bowls as tables. Guests paid 825 cover, but fuses blew and the premiere was postponed after hours of work in shirt sleeves.
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New York
Roger Wolff Kahn
Caplan Buys Widener Building for 811 Million
Philadelphia report states Joseph Caplan, an immigrant from London penniless 36 years ago, has purchased the Widener building for 811 million dollars in a landmark real estate deal.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Caplan
London
Widener
Woman avoids weight disclosure in court over citizen duty
In New York a court accepted Mrs Alma Clayburgh's claim she could not reveal her weight for a citizen duty privilege. The former singer argued I am too heavy to tell my weight and the judge agreed.
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New York
Alma’ Clayburgh
Divorce Filing Shows Separation End of Cummings Marriage
T G Cummings files for divorce in Guilford County Superior Court claiming separation from Edna May Cummings. The couple wed June 30 1920 in Philadelphia and lived in High Point until October 15 1921 when Edna left and has not returned. Cummings seeks nullification of the marriage and a decree of separation. Attorney J Allen Austin of High Point represents the plaintiff.
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Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
Guilford County
T. G. Cummings
Edna May Cummings
High Point
Philadelphia
Cummings
J. Allen Austin
High Point Attorney
Chicago Dairy Market Report Highlights Butter and Egg Stable Rises
Chicago market notes butter unchanged with 8,784 receipts and eggs also steady at 6,610 cases. Idaho and Minnesota potato figures show mixed bags with sacked reds trading around 290 to 310 per hundredweight, while Ohio entries move to 290 300 amid varied quality.
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Chicago Dairy
Chicago
Poultry Receipts Reported in Chicago Market
In Chicago on November 2, the poultry market showed totals for the day with 11 cars of receipts. Fowls traded at 17 and 23, springs at 23, turkeys at 30, roosters at 18, ducks at 23, and geese at 18.
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Chicago
Potatoes market firm with mixed receipts and shipments
Market report shows 122 carloads on track 505 total U S shipments 836 with trading moderate and prices firm at advanced levels. Wisconsin sacked round whites 250 265 and fancy shade higher while decay 225 noted.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Miami Beach Firemen Strike Demands Investigation
Twenty seven Miami Beach firemen walked out in protest against Director of Public Safety J. S. Stephenson. They petitioned City Manager C. A. Renshaw alleging autocratic methods and being forced to clean private vehicles. They will return only after a city council investigation. The remaining firefighters worked double to maintain protection.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Renshaw
Support of US Sought in Managua Reorganization
Leaders of Nicaragua's conservative party request U S backing for the provisional government of President Uriza during its reorganization. They say American aid is needed to fend off incursions from Mexico as vessels including the Palomita with Mexican flag gather at Puerto Cabezas.
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Managua
Uriza
United States
Mexico
Puerto Cabezas
Large Increase in Auto Tax Collections in October
Raleigh reports October auto tax receipts from the automobile bureau of the state revenue department total $973,231.04, up from $869,259 in October 1925. Gasoline taxes produced $728,807, licenses $229,713, and title fees $14,710.
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Raleigt
Automobile Bureau
State Department of Revenue
Bureau
Tex Rickard Eyes Chicago Arena Bid
Tex Rickard arrives in Chicago to inspect possible sites for a Madison Square Garden style arena to host athletic events. The project could cost between 3 and 5 million dollars.
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Tex
Chicago
Tex Rickard
New York
Madison Square Garden
Silent Cycle Promises Quiet London Streets
A new noise less motorcycle will soon appear on city streets. It features an entirely enclosed engine to aid the silencing apparatus and reduce the familiar putt-putt sound to a low murmur.
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London
The Cat's Out Sister Peter Dialogue in London
In a Passing Show London scene the exchange centers on siblings Peter and Sister as they discuss rumors about fishing for Mr. Waverly and the mother’s remarks. The fragment hints at a family dispute amid a stage performance setting.
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Peter
Mother
Mr. Waverly
London
Why Be Personal Recruiting Sergeant Birthday Question
An applicant for enlistment argues with a judge about personal questions. The exchange centers on the line Whats the difference you aint going to give me anything. The remark highlights tensions in military recruitment interrogations and the legal limits of questioning in such settings.
Panama Canal Toll Income For October Reaches $1.99 Million
Panama Canal traffic in October totaled 445 commercial ships. Tolls collected amounted to $1,989,339, according to reports from Panama.
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Panama Shipping
Panama
Panama Canal
Let Him Up
Dialogue fragment captures a casual quip about seeing a man named Johnson prompting a brief exchange between two men. The snippet reflects a street conversation tone and urban slang of the era.
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Johnson
London
New Orleans Cotton Opens Firm on Cables and Weather
The New Orleans cotton market opened firm on Nov 2 as favorable cables and belt weather supported prices. Early trades rose 12 to 16 points with December 12.85, January 12.92, and March 13.07, about 18 to 19 points above Saturday’s close, then steadied after a quiet first half hour.
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New Orleans
Satuday
Junior Class presents The Revolt play at High Point College
The junior class of High Point College will present a one act play titled The Revolt tonight at 7 30 in the campus auditorium. This marks the first in a series of plays by the class and the production blends humor and drama. Admission is open to residents and college students.
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High Point College
Greensboro Hunts Negro Who killed WN Man
Greensboro police and Guilford county deputies hunted for Dave Singleton, a Sedalia Negro, after Milford Johnston a 24 year old white man from Sherrill New York was shot Monday in Greensboro. Johnston was shot while attempting to help arrest the Negro for reckless driving.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Dave Singleton
Sedalia
Milford Johnston
Sherrill
N. Y
Johnston
Flow of Booze Across the Border A Problem
Washington reports the flow of liquor from Canada into Detroit remains a serious issue. Assistant Secretary Andrews plans radical steps. Frank Dow describes conditions as very bad and notes only half of the 45 new border patrolmen have been assigned, with traffic moving by boats and freight cars.
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Washington
Detroit
Andrews
Frank Dow
Sta
Dow
Irene Rich Stars in Eve’s Lover at Broadhurst
Irene Rich portrays Eve Burnside a modern steel magnate whose romance with Baron Gerald Maddox disrupts her independence. Bert Lytell co stars as the baron with Clara Bow and Willard Louis in supporting roles as the plot traces romance, peril, and a final act of courage to save Eve’s business. Directed by Roy Del Ruth with screenplay by Darryl Francis Zanuck.
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Irene Rich
Eve Irene Rich
Eve
Broadhurst Theater
Eve Burnside
W. K. Clifford
Geralde Maddox
Bert Lytell
Miss Rich
Clara Bow
Williard Louis
Babbitt
Roy del Ruth
Darryl Francis Zanuck
Political year shaping 1928 campaigns nationwide
The special committee inquiry into state conditions nears polls as presidential year 1928 influences campaigns in New York Maryland and Ohio. Governor Smith faces another bid in New York while Atlee Pomerene aims to regain Ohio senate seat and Governor Ritchie seeks a Maryland gubernatorial term amid renewed Democratic activity.
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Arizona
New York
Maryland
Ohio
al Smith
Empire State
Atlee Pomerene
Ritchie
Madison Square Garden
Doubtful contests in four southern states marked election day
Atlanta dispatch notes voters in Virginia North Carolina Kentucky and Tennessee faced key races with Democratic incumbents and Republican challengers. In North Carolina Overman and in Kentucky Ernst faced contests while Tennessee focused on Governor Peays bid against White. Louisiana Alabama and Florida were seen as Democratic strongholds with limited GOP hope. Weather was cool with showers forecast across the region.
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Atlanta
South
Virginia
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Lee
Overman
Johnson J. Hayes
Richard P. Ernst
Alden W. Barkley
Congress
Austen Peay
Walter White
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
Voters in Raleigh Participate in General Election
On November 2 under damp winds Raleigh voters joined the state in casting ballots. Democratic State Chairman Dawson praised the campaign as satisfactory and predicted victories across major and district offices, while Republican Chairman Jackson expressed general optimism without formal claims. Governor McLean voted at his Lum berton home as turnout built to election-night returns at Democratic headquarters.
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Raleigh
John G. Dawson
Democratic Party
Brownlow Jackson
Capitol
McLean
Lumberton
Voting At Graham Greensbor o Nov 2
Voters in Greensboro and Guilford county start a steady trek to polling places as clouds linger and rain falls unlikely. Officials expect a record turnout with Democrats optimistic for large majorities in Guilford, while Republicans anticipate winning some offices.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Catawba County Votes Heavy in Landmark Election
Hickory reports Catawba county residents turnout was exceptionally strong under overcast skies as polls opened. Observers predicted one of the heaviest votes in county history with many citizens voting in the early hours.
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Hickory
Catawba County
Princess Astrid Bakes Cake Ahead of Royal Wedding
Princess Astrid tested her wedding gown and baked a chocolate frosted cake for Prince Leopold in Stockholm. The Belgian Crown Prince and his bride will be honored at a dinner with two kings, two queens, two crown princes, and eight princesses as Leopold marks his twenty fifth birthday. Guards vigilantly monitor royal gifts at the palace ahead of the ceremony.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Astrid
Leopold
Vastergotland
Royal Palace
Heavy voting marks first hour of Chicago election
Sun shine and keen political interest drew heavy turnout in Chicago in the first hour of the general election. Voters faced a three cornered senatorial race and contests for local offices amid about 800,000 registered voters.
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Chicago
Sunshine
Earliest issue of oldest U S house organ found May 1881
The first surviving issue of the United States oldest continuously published house organ dates to May 1881, a copy of the Fall River Line Journal.
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United States
Fall River Line
Race for House seat draws countywide debates and turnout
About 16 000 ballots will be cast in the county with both parties claiming a slight lead. The sharpest interest centers on the W. A. Self Democrat versus L. F. Klutz Republican race for the House. They sparred in joint debates on topics like evolution and prohibition as a new registration of over 2 009 was recorded.
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House of Representatives
W. A. Self
L. F. Klutz
Weather and light turnout mark Salisbury election day
Salisbury and Rowan county voters turned out slowly under cloudy skies with cool temperatures. Anticipated outcome favors the Democratic ticket by about 2000 votes as polls opened.
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Salisbury
Rowan County
Light NC voter turnout noted amid senatorial race
Charlotte and much of North Carolina saw a light vote by noon as the state votes on the U S Senate race and other offices. Polls favored Central and Western regions where Republican strength is concentrated, with Lee S Overman seeking re election and Johnson J Hayes challenging. Weather was cloudy and cool.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
United States
Lee S. Overman
Johnson J Hayes
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Light turnout expected in Twin City precinct voting
In Winston-Salem on November 2, voting was light in the morning. Democratic and Republican leaders predicted increased activity this afternoon. Balloting was expected to be much smaller than two years ago as campaigns failed to arouse strong interest.
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Twin City Winston-Salem
Juries, Prejudice, and Politics in Norris Murder Case
In a change of venue hearing for Dr. Norris the defense presented witnesses claiming county bias citing remarks that Norris ought to be hanged or shot. Mayor H C Meacham testified he hired special prosecutors for $15,000 due to friendship with the late Chipps, while defending the need for a fair trial in Tarrant County.
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Norris
J. B. Davis
H. C. Meacham
Chipps
Dr. Norris
First Baptist Church
Fort Worth
D. B. Chipps
Meacham
Tarrant County
Davis
Amarillo
W. P. McLean
Davis Ansered
oWell
Nightclub Visit Prompted by Raid Question
A young man rushed into a crowded club and asked if it had been raided. The head waiter answered raid? No. Does it look raided to you Then the man decided to wait. The exchange appeared in Bits in London.
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London
Electrification of Brazilian Central Railway to Begin
The Central Railway of Brazil plans to start electrification before the year ends, aiming to complete this major modernization project in the near term.
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Central Railway
Brazil
Tudor files suit against two local Realty men
R M Tudor sues R W Hollar and David Mac Jester of High Point in Guilford Superior Court for 350 dollars with interest from May 27 1926. Notes totaling 350 dollars secured by a third mortgage became due when any note failed. Jester allegedly transferred notes to Tudor and became surety. Attorney Thomas Turner represents the defendants.
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Greensboro
Guilford Superior Court
R. M. Tudor
R. W. Hollar
David Mac Jester
High Point
Davis Mac Jester
Mac
Thomas Turner
Fox hunt tragedy claims Mrs. Fairman R. Dick in Brookville
Mrs Fairman R Dick formerly Gladys Roossyvelt and cousin of a late president was killed in Brookville New York when she was thrown from her horse during a Fox hunt on November 2. The incident involved a fox chase with riders across local fields. Police and witnesses described a sudden loss of control leading to the fatal fall.
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Brookville
N. Y
Fairman R. Dick
Gladys Roossyvelt
French consul M. Robert killed in Lungh Chow attack
Reports say Chinese bandits killed M. Robert the French consul at Lungh Chow in southern Kwangsi province on Sunday. The incident was confirmed by AP from Peking with details scarce and no immediate motive given.
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Peking
M. Robert
Lungh Chow
Kwangsi Province
Baptist conference to be held in Greensboro
Under the Baptist State Mission Board an all day pastors and mission workers conference will be held at First Baptist Church Greensboro on Thursday November 4 beginning at 10 AM. Prominent speakers include Dr F A Agar Dr J F Lowe Dr Charles E Madrey and Dr J R Bateman. The program aids 1927 board planning with other regional sessions this week in Asheville Hickory and Goldsboro.
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Baptist State Mission Board
Piedmont Association of
J. F. Lowe
State Foreign Mission Board
Charles E. Madrey
State Mission Board
J. R. Bateman
First Baptist Church
Asheville
Hickory
Goldsboro
Deeds Recorded in High Point Township
Real estate transfers filed in Greensboro show High Point Insurance and Real Estate Co selling lot 10 Willowbar Terrace to J A Dalton for 10 dollars plus other considerations and Beeson Hardware Co selling lot 124 Pershing Street to N C Weavel.
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Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
High Point Township
R. H. Wharton
Register of Deeds
High Point Insurance and Real Estate Company
J. A. Dalton
Willowbar Terrace
Beeson Hardware Company
N. C. Weavel
Pershing Street
High Point couple files damage suit over real estate deal
J. R. Moss and Laura J. Moss sue George H. Jacobs and Annabelle Jacobs in Guilford Superior Court for 343.70 alleging failure to deliver promised screens and lawn work on a Lexington avenue High Point house purchased for 9500, plus misapplied loans and unpaid 1925 city taxes 84.20.
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Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
J. R. Moss
Laura J. Moss
George H. Jacobs
Annabelle Jacobs
Guilford Superior Court
Lexington Avenue
High Point
Mussolini’s death would not end Fascism says Rocco
Alfredo Rocco Italian minister of justice, visiting Paris, warned Mussolini’s death would not kill Fascism but would exasperate it. He cautioned that a sudden collapse could prompt a more violent movement and possibly a public safety committee with harsher sentences for suspects.
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Paris
Solini
Fasc Jem
Alfredo Rocco
Petit Parisien
Mussolini
Signor
Hecco
Italy
Committee of Public Safety
Crown Prince Humbert Plans Trip Altered by Ill Health
Bucharest reports Humbert was to lead the Italian mission to arrive tomorrow, not the Duke of Spoleto, amid rumors of a Humbert and Princess Elena engagement. Ill health forced the change, and no confirmation is available from well informed circles. Other papers give no comment.
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Humbert
Bucharest
Apa
Duke of
Spoleto
Adeverul
Leana
Rebel bands are not a military problem in Mexico says official
Mexico City November 2 Rebel bands active in several regions are not a military issue for the government General Miguel Pina under secretary of war states they number under 30 men each and consist of either fanatics or professional bandits
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Mexico City
Mexico
Miguel Pina
Five Die In Open Season Hunting Accidents In Pennsylvania
Five persons were killed and more than twenty injured in hunting accidents across Pennsylvania on opening day of the hunting season for rabbits pheasants quail and other small game.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Granted New Trial by State Supreme Court
In New Orleans Lay AP reports Mrs. Bennette B granted a new trial after months of delay in her six year old divorce case. The state supreme court ordered further proceedings, citing procedural irregularities and the need to safeguard her rights.
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New Orleans
Lay
Bennette B
Dia
State Supreme Court
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