Mixed News and Opinion on Crime and Power
A collage of remarks touches on sports bastions, revolutions, dynastic lineage, and state governance. It notes Russia’s alleged arms aid, Duke’s health, a Georgian’s fortunes, and Gloria Swanson’s ancestry. It also reports Dr. Dudding on prison reform, a diphtheria antitoxin mission, and Governor McLean’s stance on electrocution attendance. The piece argues for punishment as a civic duty, not revenge, urging continued coverage by newspapers to keep capital punishment in view as a state function.
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Hatteras
Norfolk
State Bureau of Health
The
Raleigh Times
McLean
Is Mr Coolidge Losing His Grip On Power
A commentary questions Calvin Coolidge’s ability to control the government he heads. It notes quiet, careful cabinet selection and Bureau influence, cites Palmer’s discharge as a sign of restlessness, and weighs reelection goals and future congressional relations shaping his fate at the next convention.
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Calvin Coolidge
Palmer
Shipping Board
Coolidge
White House
Washington
Congress
When a Speech Loses Strength In Print
A reflection on how oratory outshines written text, noting that many great speeches rely on delivery. Franklin’s experience shows platform impact fades in print and courtroom reports rarely capture a speaker’s full force without personality.
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Benjamin Franklin
Rockingham
The Real Defense at Rockingham
A state case on W. B. Cole raises questions about media influence on juries and the defense strategy. Editorials discuss unwritten law and transit insanity pleas, weighing self defense claims and the ethics of applying the death penalty.
Christy Mathewson: A Pitcher Of Great Stuff And Honest Character
McGraw praised Christy Mathewson saying he had more stuff than any pitcher he knew. The piece notes Mathewson’s brain and brawn, his clean sportsmanship, and his service in the army during World War I. It highlights his lasting impact as both athlete and man beyond his baseball records.
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McGraw
Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
Learn to Listen Learn to Listen by John Blake
Judge Elbert H. Gary heads the United States Steel Corporation, directing an army of workers and vast buildings. The key to his success, the piece notes, was learning to listen rather than talk, absorbing knowledge from those raised in the steel business.
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Elbert H. Gary
Great
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Carnegie
Schwab
Frick
Listening Key To Success, Says Judge Gary
Judge Gary argues that powerful listening and thoughtful action outperform theory. He cites practical experience showing why quiet, attentive men often fare better in business and life. His talk emphasizes getting ahead by listening first, a principle the judge himself embodies.
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Gary
Bell Syndicate
Kato forms cabinet support with House of Peers
Premier Kato, recently returning to power, seeks Diet stability by aligning with the House of Peers. Five peers are named parliamentary vice ministers, signaling Kenkyukai and Kenseikai cooperation. Rumors of a new entente rise as Kenkyukai gains peership influence to back the government.
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Tokyo
Kato
Kenseikai Party
House of Peers
Diet
Seiyukai
Seiyuhonto
Shozo Yabuki
Koseikai
Choki Kidzuno
Kyoshiro Inouye
Naosuke Mizoguchi
Jirom
Kenseikai
Kenkyukai
Viscount Midzuno
Viscount Ooki
Senkyukai
The Wheel at Broadhurst Tonight With All Star Cast
A glowing preview of The Wheel showing tonight at the Broadhurst features an all star cast and thrilling racing scenes including Sammy being thrown from a horse. The review claims few films will match its excitement and entertainment value. Also notes Tomorrow and Saturday will feature The Early Bird with Johnny Hines and the fifth episode of Play Hall serial. New York stocks mixed as Barnet leather hits a high and American Smelting rises.
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New Broadhurst
Sammy
Broadhurst
Johnny Hines
New York
Barnet Leather
Pleven Arran Ted
Forceful sermon on prayer by Rev. Stephens this morning
Evangelist Rev. Stephens delivered a forceful prayer service message on why prayers go unanswered. He argued motives, idols, and broken vows block God, urging self examination and sincere heart devotion. He cited Mrs. Goforth’s China trials and stories of answered prayers, stressing God answers as He sees fit and records of modernism as hindrance. An evening musical number followed the sermon.
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Rev. Stephens
Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Jonathan Goforth
China
Switzerland
Mr. Stephen
Moses
David
Cod
Atfin
Miss Lees
Dan Iverson
Powell Lee
Wil Stephens
Plane crash kills 54 year old pilot at Chanute Field
First Lieut William S Wheeler aged 54 was burned to death today when the airplane he piloted burst into flames and crashed twenty feet in the air at Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois. The accident occurred during a routine flight and authorities are investigating cause. Wheeler served as a pilot with the air corps and had decades of service. Residents reported the crash sent a fireball into the air and emergency crews responded quickly.
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Chanut Field
Rantoul, Hls
William S. Wheeler
Affray cases continued for a week in police court
George F. Alexander and Joseph W. Tomlinson real estate men fought on South Main street Tuesday morning. They are charged with assault with a deadly weapon, though Alexander denies using a weapon. Trial postponed until next Wednesday. Alexander sustained facial and body cuts but is not in serious condition.
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George F. Alexander
Joseph W. Tomlinson
South Main Street
Alexander
Tomlinson
Lewis Teague
Aldridge Dominates As Pirates Beat Senators In Pitchers Battle
Aldridge silenced Washington through eight innings while Pirates offense finally tallied late. In a tight tenacity duel, Smith and Carey produced key hits for Pittsburgh as Wright and Traynor traded blows with tight plays, and Bluege left the game after a head injury amid a tense crowd.
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Pirates
Smith
Pittsburgh
Aldridge
Coveleskie
S. Harris
Moore
Carey
Cuyler
Peck
Senators
Wright
Goslin
Barnhart
Judge
Joe Harris
Traynor
Bluege
Rice
Eck
Grantham
Ruel
Hopper
J. Harris
Stanley Harris
Myer
Washington
Harris
Cavey
Coveleskte
Stlee
Walter R. Morgan Dies at Home in Farmers
Walter R. Morgan longtime resident of the area died at his home in Farmers. Born October 18, 1893 in Randolph County he moved to the city seven years ago. He married Bertie May Chandler in 1915 and is survived by five children Wayland Hoyle Charles Ira Marie and Olene three brothers J T and E A Morgan of High Point P C Morgan of Farmers and three sisters Mrs C O Byrd of Siler City Miss Qcia and Miss Sue Morgan of Farmers and mother Mrs M M Morgan of Farmers. He was a member of East End Methodist church and Reston lodge No 63 IOOF. Funeral services will be at Concord Methodist Episcopal church at Farmers tomorrow at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev E J Harbison and Rev G W Clay with the funeral party leaving the home at 3 p.m.
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Ing
Randolph County
Bertie May Chandler
Wayland, Hoyle
Charles
Ira Marie
Olene
J. T
E. A. Morgan
High Point
P. C. Morgan
C. O. Byrd
Siler City
Qcia
Sue Morgan
M. M. Morgan
el Morgan
East End Methodist Church
Reston Lodge No
Southeastern Express Company
Tucker Dry Cleaning Company
Concord Methodist Episcopal Church
Farmers
E. J. Harbison
G. W. Clay
Wheat prices slip on improved spring crop weather and weak demand
Chicago wheat prices opened 7 8 to 2 3 8 lower as reports suggested better weather in spring crop territory and flattened export demand. Analysts cited large rye and potato crops in Europe as substitutes, triggering initial rally followed by renewed declines.
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Chicago
Northwest
Europe
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Duke
Gloria Swanson
Gloria
South
H. E. Dudding
Asheville
MR. Coolidge
W. B. Cole
Cole
North Carolina
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Christy
John Blake
New York City
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Stinky
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Rive
Hiarria
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Veach
Reuther
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