Mussolini Posts Regret to France to Close Incident
In Rome Mussolini handed an aide memoire expressing regret over anti French incidents at Ventimiglia and Benghazi. Paris calls the matter closed after Briand's talks with the Italian ambassador and a police matter assessment of the events.
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Ventimiglia
Benghasi
Rome
Mussolini
Briand
Ricciotti Garibaldi
Riviera
Besnard
M. Besnard
Benghazi
Tripoli
Bologna
Ventimigrai
Cauvin
Finger print evidence under fire in Hall Mills trial
In Somerville New Jersey on November 9 defense and prosecution clashed over fingerprint evidence in the Hall Mills case. Edward Schwartz a Newark expert faced cross examination by Robert M McCarter former attorney general as questions centered on the Rev Hall card bearing Willie Stevens prints. The exchange stretched over the journey of the card from the crime scene and alleged amateur handling while Schwartz noted hoof print disturbances near the murder site. The judge ruled the testimony competent for what it is worth.
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Somerville
N. J
Defense Council
Hall-Mills
Edward Schwartz
Newark
Robert M. McCarter
McCarter
Hall
Willie Stevens
Defense Counsel
New Jersey
MeCarter
Alexander Simpson
Schwartz
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor R. Mills
Jane Gibson
de Russey
Charles W W. Parker
Sheriff Denies Assisting Lynchers In South Carolina
In Columbia, Sheriff Nellie Robinson of Aiken County denies that he or other officers helped remove the Lowman family from jail before their lynching on October 8. Governor McLeod and State Constable Hart echo the denial and pledge cooperation to identify those responsible.
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Columbia
S. C
Nellie Robinson
Aiken County
McLeod
Lucy Mooney
Bertha
Demon
Clarence Lowman
Mooney
New York
Robinson
J. P. Hart
Mussolini regrets Paris incident over consulate attack
Premier Mussolini conveyed regrets to the French ambassador in Rome regarding the Centimiglia incident in which Italian fascists were blamed for attacking the French consulate.
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Mussolini
Paris
Italy
Rome
Centimiglia
Foreign Office
Prosecution Tests Witness Network in Hall Mills Trial
Alexander Simpson the special state prosecutor calls witnesses from across the country to prepare the Hall Mills murder case. He aims to bring star witness Mrs. Jane Gibson to court despite her illness as trials for Mrs Frances Stevens Hall and her brothers proceed with numerous alibi and defense witnesses expected.
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Somerville
N. J
Alexander Simpson
Hall-Mills
Jane Gibson
New York
New Jersey
Frances Stevens Hall
Willie
Henry Stevens
Mellon Offers Federal Taxes Refund Plan
Washington reports President Coolidge backed a plan to refund part of the year's income taxes by credits on the next year's first two installments. Secretary Mellon proposed the credit reach 12 percent and be applied to the March and June payments, totaling about 250 million dollars. Critics voiced concerns over administration and party politics amid cautious approval from some senators and opposition from others.
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Washington
Coolidge
Mellon
White House
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Smoot
Utah
Finance Committee
Norris Nebraska
Blease
South Carolina
Congress
Non-Suit in Dr. Burrus Case Joins Local Court Dockets
In Greensboro on November 9 the trial of C. M. Keeling administrator of S. H. Keeling estate versus Dr. John J Burrus ended in a non-suit after neither plaintiff nor counsel appeared for the case. The suit claimed 40000 for alleged inexpert anesthesia leading to death during surgery. Judge Shaw ordered the non-suit as no continuance was requested.
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Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
C. M. Keeling
S. H. Keeling
John ‘Jr. Burrus
High Point Hospital
Superior Court
High Point
Dr. Burrus
Myrick and Stanley
Thomas J. Shaw
King
Coolidge Urges Non-Partisan Look at Tax Refund Plan
President Coolidge asked for non partisan consideration of his tax refund proposal and said party lines should be forgotten in examining the plan. He indicated the income tax credit idea is not final and will be discussed with the Ways and Means Committee before any surplus relief to taxpayers.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Congress
Mellon
House
Ways and i Means
Typhoon toll rises as ships search Batangas Bauan area
In the Philippines, 130 bodies have been recovered in Batangas and Bauan towns after Saturday's typhoon, with 70 people still missing. Meanwhile dealers estimate about 5 percent of global coconuts have been destroyed.
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Manila
Navy
Batangas
Bauan
Navy official missing after seaplane forced down at sea
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Warner, who left Washington for Norfolk to attend the Schneider cup races, did not arrive by 11 40 a m Officials believe the craft, piloted by Commander Leighton, was forced down during a thunderstorm off the coast with winds reaching 41 miles an hour
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Norfolk
Navy
Warner
Washington
Leighton
Burlington Prepares for North Carolina PTA Convention
Burlington readies for the annual North Carolina Parent-Teacher Association convention with 400 delegates expected. Mrs. R. H. Andrews opens sessions at First Baptist Church, followed by luncheons, receptions at Broad Street School Elon College and the Williamson home. Noted speakers include Dr. E. W. Knight Dr. H. W. Crane and Dr. Elbert Russell among others.
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Burlington
North Carolina
Parent-Teacher Association
Alamance Hotel
Board of Managers
R. H. Andrews
First Baptist Church
Broad Street
Elon College
Finley L. Williamson
E. W. Knight
H. W. Crane
Harold Meyer
The
University
Joseph Hyde Pratt
Ashe
Five Die As Train Strikes Truck Near Houston Crossings
A Southern Pacific passenger train hit a truck carrying laborers en route to an oil refinery near Houston, killing five people and injuring nine. The train ran between Houston and the Galena refineries.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Here
Galena
Jardine Reviews A decade of U S Road Progress at Pinehurst
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine spoke at the American Association of State Highway Officials meeting in Pinehurst about ten years of motor vehicle growth and federal aid road progress. He cited rises in trucks and vehicles, more surfaced roads, and expanded state highway systems, noting federal aid policy designations and interstate road development.
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Coolidge
American Association of State Highway Officials
Pinehurst
American Association of State Highway
Wm. M. Jardine
Department of Agriculture
Jardine
United States
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Angus W. McLean
North Carolina
American Road Builders’ Association
Frank Page
North Carolina Road Building Organization
Road Builders’ Association
McLean
W. M. Jardine
Page
W. C. Markham
Frank
Great Tie-Up of Bankers and Merchants To Help Reduce Cotton Planting
North Carolina officials and business leaders outlined a coordinated plan to reduce 1927 cotton acreage by at least 25 percent. The program relies on banks, country merchants, and supply firms to enforce cutbacks, with voluntary diversification and credit curtailment as options. A central committee and county subcommittees will oversee implementation, and certificates of conformity may aid credit extensions for cooperating farmers.
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Raleigh
A. W. McLean
FE. C. Brooks
Brooks
Central Committee
North Carolina
R. W. Christian
Goy
Elected Officers Named for Carolinas Civitan Clubs
Elected officers for the Carolinas Association of Civitan Clubs were announced this afternoon. W. M. Hagood of Easley S C is president with A J Hutchins Canton first vice president Grady Gaston Gastonia second vice president W M Scott Easley secretary treasurer Frank Hanes Winston Salem Kesley A Grice Charlotte and C C Ward Rocky Mount named as directors. Nomination towns for the 1927 convention place include Salisbury Canton Raleigh and Asheville. Incoming officers will set next year’s meeting site in a post session conference.
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Carolinas
Salisbury
Canton
Raleigh
Asheville
State Briefs 4880 Raleigh Cotton Acreage Cut Planned
A general committee adjourned after deciding to meet on November 19 to push ahead with a campaign to reduce cotton acreage.
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Raleigh
Cotton
Kinston Reverend to Stand Trial for Murder in Wake Superior Court
Raleigh Solicitor W. J. Evans says Rev. George Wood of Kinston will go on trial Friday in Wake Superior Court for the murder of state convict J. B. Vickers. The case centers on the fatal shooting in the recent days of the convict’s death.
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Raleigh
W. J. Evans
George Wood
Kinston
Wake Superior Court
J. B. Vickers
Bezemore Arrested in Tobacco Haul Murder Case
George F Bezemore is jailed on murder charges after the death of Gordon Yelverton during a tobacco haul from Williamston toward Wilson last Friday.
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Williamston
George F. Bezemore
Gordon Yelverton
Yelverton
Wilson
North Carolina Highway Chief Presides At State Officials Meet
The 12th annual convention of the American Association of State Highway Officials opened in Pinehurst with Frank Vage of the North Carolina highway commission presiding as president.
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Pinehurst
American Association of State Highway Officials
Frank Vage
North Carolina
Highway Commission
Raymond Jordan Murder Trial Opens in Perquimans Court
Attorneys expected to argue all day in Perquimans Superior Court over Raymond Jordan 16 charged with the murder of his brother in law George Moore. Jordan pleads self defense.
Armistice Day Speaker Chosen for Wilmington Event
Lt. Col. George A. Vreeman of the Goldsboro bar has been selected as Armistice Day speaker for Wilmington. A large celebration is planned.
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Wilmington
George A. Vreeman
Goldsboro Bar
Armistice Day Clash Set Between Wilmington Light Infantry and Fort Bragg
Wilmington light infantry and Fort Bragg football teams prepare for their annual gridiron clash in Warsaw on Armistice Day. The game headlines the town’s Armistice Day celebration with local and military teams participating.
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Wilmington
Wilmington Light Infantry
Fort Bragg
Warsaw
Prank Sidbury Dies After Hit and Run Injury
Wilmington reports that Sidbury an Onslow county Black man died yesterday in a local hospital from injuries after being struck by a hit and run automobile. The incident prompted a police investigation in the coastal county.
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Wilmington
Sidbury
Onslow County
Salisbury Guards Formally Recognized With 63 Members
The Salisbury unit of the national guard, Company ., 105th Engineers, was officially recognized last night with Lt. F. P. H. Kohless of Charlotte in charge. Sixty three members make up the initial outfit as visiting officers from Charlotte and North Wilkesboro were hosted at a banquet after the inspection.
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Salisbury
National Guard
105Th Engineers
FP. H. Kohless
Charlotte
North Wilkesboro
High Point Firm Sued in Greensboro Bank Action
Indiana bank files suit in U S District Court against Shelton Woodworking Machinery Co of High Point for 5778.95 plus six percent interest on 3000 from March 18, 1926. Attorneys Hobgood and Alderman and E Y Fitzpatrick represent the bank and Indianapolis bar.
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Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
Navy
United States District
Indianapolis National Bank
Indianapolis
Indiana
Shelton Woodworking Machinery Company
High Point
F. P. Hobgood
Hob
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