News Roundup From North Carolina and National Events
Friday October 2 1925 reports on the Air Service stance in a Raleigh context and a Rockingham defense plea. It notes North Carolina slander penalties and a capital offense claim in the Cole case. It covers Palmer’s job doubt, church budget debates in New Orleans, Asheville playground space estimates, Andrew Jackson slander anecdotes, and cotton farmers’ crop estimate concerns. It also discusses disarmament talks and the Chamber of Commerce moving its largest dresser display to a prominent city lot, promising quality furniture advertising.
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North Carolina
Cole
Sunday Observance Debate Spurs Ice Delivery Law Idea
A citizen letter argues against Sunday closing laws while proposing a city ordinance to halt Sunday ice deliveries. It notes rest for workers, free play for youth, and contrasts strict blue laws with personal conviction, urging less legislation and more individual Sunday observance.
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North Carolina
Church Brothers
Cloture Urged to End Prolonged Jury Trial Delays
A North Carolina letter decries juror fatigue from long trials in Rockingham. It calls for bar or judiciary action to limit courtroom arguments, suggesting two speakers per side and an eight hour total to hasten trials, reduce state costs, and curb lawyer overreach.
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North Carolina
Rockingham
Raleigh's Trouble With The Police
Raleigh police face a wave of criticism as allegations of Ku Klux Klan ties surface. Anonymously sourced claims prompt calls for an internal inquiry after multiple incidents show misuse of force, with victims left to tell diverging stories about arrests and injuries.
Inconclusive claims on officers and an invisible state
Fragments discuss distrust of officers linked to an alleged hidden government. It notes that Raleigh may not hire Kluckers, but a policeman with a Klucker complex would be undesirable in Raleigh or anywhere. The text expresses skepticism about dual service to state and secret authorities.
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Raleigh
Klucker
barAer
The Only Course Open to the Church and Bishop Brown
A strong editorial condemns Bishop Montgom ery Brown of the Protestant Episcopal Church for being unfit to govern the church. It argues his allegiance to robes and ritual clashes with core church fundamentals and calls for removal by the bishops. The piece insists no church can stand for Brown as a ruling member.
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Montgomery Brown
Protestant Episcopal Church
Brown
House of Bishops
New Orleans
Episcopalian House of Bishops
Bishop Brown
Delayed 1911 Love Letter Reaches Bride Post Marriage
A Mocksville man mailed a love letter in 1911 that finally arrived years later. The delay proved futile as he had already married the recipient before it reached her. The tale highlights postal quirks and enduring romance complications from early 20th century North Carolina.
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Mocksville
German doctor urges men to adopt female attire
A renowned German physician advocates men wearing women’s clothes to gain strength and comfort. He suggests securing male agreement could lead to an exchange or accommodation if his view gains traction.
Legion May Refuse Legal Aid for Colonel Mitchell
Counsel for Colonel Mitchell asks the American Legion to name legal assistance as he faces an approaching court martial. The Legion is torn between two opinions, suggesting the request will likely be refused.
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Mitchell
American Legion
Legion
Time Gambling and Religious Liberty Reflections
A 1925 Bell Syndicate piece warns against wasting time and urges productive study and effort. It contrasts time as a fixed resource with the dangers of gambling it away. The letter touches on religious liberty, Sabbath observance, and cautions against laws compelling faith, urging love and persuasion to win souls.
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Arnold Bennett
Bell Syndicate
Letter to the editor on Sunday ice ban in High Point
A High Point reader argues against a council proposal to prohibit ice sales and close Sunday businesses. The letter defends Biblically guided conscience and urges persuading sellers to close or adjust, rather than imposing a law. The writer cites sermons by George Stephens and questions the consistency of targeting ice dealers while other Sunday establishments remain open.
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High Point
Stephens
Jesus
George Stephens
M. P. Woodall
Duke and Caroline To Play Saturday Predict Big Crowd
Duke University Blue Devils head to tomorrow’s Carolina game after a week with no full scrimmage. Coach Pat Herron limits practice to signals to prevent injuries and fatigue. A record crowd is expected for the gridiron classic.
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Duke
Caroline
Durham
Duke University Blue Devils
Carolina
Pat Herron
Tar Heels
Herron
Blue Devils
Negro Is Hanged in Muscle Shoals Murder Case
Florence Alabama October 9 Sam Greenhill a Negro was hanged here today for the murder of Harry White a guard on the government reservation at Muscle Shoals He was convicted in federal court and the court of appeals confirmed the conviction President Coolidge refused to interfere with the verdict.
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Florence
Ala
Sam Greenhill
Harry
White
Muscle Shoals
Court of Appeals
Coolidge
Casey Jones wins Detroit air races trophy at Mitchel Field
Casey Jones of Garden City New York won the aviation town and country club of Detroit trophy in the national air races at Mitchel Field. He piloted a Curtis Oriole achieving an average speed of 128.42 miles per hour.
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Mitchel Field
Oct
Casey Jones
Garden City
N. Y
Aviation, Town and Country Club of Detroit
World's largest dresser planned for city lot
City approves a 32 foot high dresser to serve as chamber HQ on the North Main and Church corner. Frank J. Sizemore says firms will donate materials and labor. names will be listed on wall cards. Architect Herbert B. Hunter drew plans. local companies pledge paint plumbing stucco carpentry and other materials. build aims to draw advertising for High Point.
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Church Streets
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert B. Hunter
Marietta Paint and Color Company
J. H. Mackenfuss
C. C. Muse
R. E. Andrews
Woodall Brothers
A New Home Aims to Draw Tourists and Commerce
The proposal envisions highways drawing tourists and argues the site would provide a better home for the chambers of commerce. Stakeholders contend the project will boost visitor traffic and regional business activity.
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Chambers of Commerce
Governor Trumbull crashes plane near Danbury fair
In Monroe Connecticut on October 9 Governor John H. Trumbull and Major Talbot C. Freeman of the 118th Observation Squadron, Connecticut National Guard, crashed in a pasture while en route from Hartford to the Danbury fair. Both occupants reported unharmed.
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Monroe
Conn
John H. Trumbull
Talbot C. Freeman
118Th Observation Squadron
Connecticutt National Guard
Danbury Fair
Hartford
Methodist church south and north unify vote at Bonnetterre
CAPE GIRARDEAU Oct 9 The St Louis conference of the Methodist Houspocal church south voted 129 to 29 for union of the northern and southern branches during a Bonnetterre session. Asheville Oct 9 Federal employment bureau lists 657 placed in September statewide 3942. 15 jobs week ending Oct 3 and 946 by other agencies.
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Cape Girardeau, Mo
St. Louis
The
Methodist Hiscopal Church, South
Bonnetterre
Asheville
Federal Employment Bureau
High Point praised for progress in furniture trade
Col. A. D. Martin of Frankfort Kentucky praises High Point and its furniture industry progress. He notes manufacturers cut lines to fit market demand, coordinated production, and strong local salesman networks. Martin cites the new exposition hall and the city’s railroad ownership as signs of sustained growth during his visit. He is staying at the Sheraton hotel with Jack Field.
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High Point
A. D. Martin
Frankfort
Mzertin
John A. Dun Company
Gardner
Mass
United States
Martin
Kentucky
Miami
Fla
Jack Field
Sheraton Hotel
Medical Society To Meet At Lexington
The Ninth District Medical Society schedules its semi annual meeting in Lexington on October 29 with an invitation to Guilford County doctors. Dr. James W. Davis of Statesville can provide the program. A distinctive agenda is planned, differing from the usual session format.
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Ninth District Medical Society
Lexington
Harry L. Brockman
Guilford County Medical Society
Brockman
James W. Davis
Statesville
Fox News to broadcast first world series game at Broadhurst
Washington ball game shown on screen at Broadhurst tonight with every play of the series to be televised on Fox News.
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Washington
Broadhurst
Fox News
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