Witnesses for Hall Mills murder case testified today
Barbara Tough, former Hall home maid, described the night Rev Edward Hall was killed and said she brought water to Mrs Eleanor Mills in the bedroom. Prosecutors plan to rest the state case soon as defense preparations continue with further witnesses and possible new testimony.
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Somerville
N. J
Hall-Mills
Frances Stevens Hall
Henry
Willie Stevens
Eleanor Mills
Alexander Simpson
Simpson
New York
Hall
Willie
Barbara Tough
Louise Geist Riehl
Charles Kolb
New Brunswick
Samuel Sutphen
John V. Stubbard
Maria Stokes
C. Waite
Scotland Yard
Mills
Miss Tough
Gunmen Fire At West City Area Near Benton Illinois
Unidentified gunmen believed to be Birger boot leg gang members fired into two hours at West City near Benton Illinois. No injuries reported. Carl and Bernie Shelton were arrested in Benton by postal officers and transported eastward by train, likely to Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, Ills
Franklin County
Birger
West City
Shelton
Carl
Bernie Shelton
Benton
Danville
Coolidge Speech Seen As Not Modifying Foreign Policy
Paris dispatch notes the French press today views President Coolidge’s Kansas City speech as indicating the Washington administration’s foreign policy remains unchanged, at least on foreign affairs, despite recent elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Coolidge
Kansas City
Washington Administration
Bank Robbery Strikes Laporte Five Seize 140000
Five armed men robbed the Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of Laporte Ind taking 140000 in cash and securities. A shotgun blast shattered the charge in the ceiling as the robbers forced about a dozen people including workers to lie on the floor and fled with the money and securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of
Rotary Club Here Observes Father and Son Program
High Point Rotary Club held Father and Son Day during its weekly luncheon at Wesley Memorial Church. About 75 men and boys attended. Speakers included E W Freeze Jr on What Dad Means to Me and Charles Parker on What We Think of Our Dad, with other talks on fatherhood and youth involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Rotary Club
Wesley Memorial Church
F. Logan Porter
F. Logan Porter, Jr
E. W. Freeze, Jr
Dad
A. S. Parker
Charles Parker
W. B. McEwen
Gordon Blair
Edgar Hertley
Uncle Joe Cannon Dies At Ninety In Danville Illinois
Danville Illinois November 12 AP Uncle Joe Cannon died here at age ninety in his brick Danville home built for his bride many years ago. The former House czar battled through decades of Congress fire and debate and remained a public figure with a fondness for walking until illness forced him to ride. He attended a ninetieth birthday party last May and helped break ground for St James Methodist Church in June. His long public career began in 1873 and peaked when he ruled the House for four years. Born May 7 1836 near Guilford North Carolina he was famed for dancing fervor on the floor and the nickname Dancing Dervish of Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Danville Kiwanians
St. James Methodist Church
Helen
Europe
Annapolis
Ind
Congressional
Illinois
Maso
Joe
Guilford
N. C
Joseph Gurney
Cannon
Gurney
Champ Clark
Danville
Clark
Mr. Cannon
Babel
Uncle Joe
Harding
White House
Jook
Two Suspects Held by Police in Ridgill Case
Wyatt Spencer and Fletcher Womble both of Randleman are detained in connection with the death of Charles M. Ridgill found with a bullet wound in the left chest on Taylor Street. The men deny involvement and cannot explain their movements from Saturday afternoon until Sunday. Police say they have a warrantless basis to hold them as detectives investigate possible links to the killing and a separate robbery on the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Spencer
Fletcher Womble
Randleman
Charles M. Ridgill
Taylor Street
Ridgill
Odell McCormick
Spencer and
Womble
High-Y Banquet 19 Set for Tonight at Wesley Memorial
The first High-Y banquet of the season takes place at 6 30 tonight in the Wesley Memorial church smaller banquet hall. Bob Myers presides with twelve new seniors slated for initiation. A formal induction ceremony follows an orderly program featuring school songs, supper, and speakers L R Johnston R H King M W Marlette and H Grady Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Bob Myers
Bill Edwards
Tom Douglas
Stewart Clark
L. R. Johnston
M. W. Marlette
H. Grady Owens
Reverend Upchurch Voices Dry Principle Vote Shift
In Durham on November 12 AP reports Rev C A Upchurch of Raleigh, head of the North Carolina Anti-Saloon League, says he will vote Republican if required by a wet Democrat. He warned the Protestant South will not elect a candidate who has kissed a Pope's hand and will oppose New York’s influence. The talk followed Bishop Mouzon’s sermon on Christian Ministry as Raleigh district reports strong fundraising and church extension talks. The conference continues with reports from Raleigh, Rockingham and Washington districts and an organ recital planned for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
C. A. Upchurch
Raleigh
North Carolina Anti-Saloon League
North Carolina
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Tarheel
Edwin Mouzon
Rockingham
Washington
R. N. Allen
Louisville
J. E. Crawford
Nashville, Tenn
Charges Dismissed in Morse Stock Fraud Trial
New York November 12 charges against six of sixteen defendants in the Morse stock fraud trial were dismissed in court today. Three sons of Charles W Morse remain among the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morse
Charles W. Morse
Armistice Day Banquet Held by Legion and Auxiliary
Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary observed Armistice Day at the First Methodist Protestant church last night. Post commander David T. Yow presided as veterans heard an address from former commander Don C. Mac Rae. Dr. I. T. Mann spoke on the national Legion, and Mrs. W. A. Hayes outlined auxiliary activities. Edith Moore, Mrs. R. L. Waynick, and Mrs. Nan Kay served as sales hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
First Methodist Protestant Church
David T. Yow
Don C. MacRae
I. T. Mann
Legion Service
Philadelphia
W. A. Hayes
Edith Moore
R. L. Waynick
Nan Kay
Trials Postponed for Rum Suspects in Wilmington Case
Four defendants charged in the alleged illegal withdrawal of twenty cases of whiskey from U S custom houses will not face trial in federal court before the spring term. Defendants include Charles J Kunold special watchman H T Verman master and Joseph Wells and D ss Peterson engineers Bond set at 500 each and posted. Indictments issued by the grand jury this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
United States
Federal District Court
Charles J. Kunold
H. T. Verman
Joseph Wells
D. Ss. Peterson
Brunswick
Cape Fear
Mixed Senate reactions to Coolidge world court stance
Washington notes mixed feelings among 18 senators as they react to President Coolidge’s Kansas City address on the world court reservations. Some praise the stance while others doubt American adherence, with leaders including Borah Bruce Moses Walsh Swanson weighing in on the reservations and ratification debate.
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Washington
Coolidge
Kansas City
World Court
Senate
Borah
Idano
Bruce
Maryland
Moses
New Hampshire
Foreign Relations Committee
Walsh
Montana
Swanson
Virginia
Services Held for Lucille Saunders
Funeral services for Angeline Lucile Saunders, who died at her parents home at 1105 Cassell Street, were conducted yesterday at 2 pm by Rev. T. E. Pierce of Welch Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial followed in Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers R. E. Biles, J. E. Sanders, T. H. Biles, and J. A. Fraley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Lucile Saunders
Herman T. Saunders
Cassell Street
T. E. Pierce
Welch Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Oakwood Cemetery
R. E. Biles
J. E. Sanders
T. H. Biles
J. A. Fraley
Infant Loyce Leonard Jr Dies at 3 Months
Loyce Leonard Jr., three months old, son of Mr and Mrs L K Leonard, died at 822 Randolph Street this morning after a several day illness. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Rich Fork Baptist Church near Thomasville at 1 90 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyce Leonard, Jr
L. K. Leonard
Randolph Street
Rich Fork Baptist Church
Thomasville
City Council Hears Bids for Water Works Contract
In session this afternoon the city council heard bids for the water works improvement program. The three lowest bidders could not be determined yet. Executives entered at 2 o clock and only council members heard each bidder detail work done by their company. The contract likely to be awarded this afternoon.
Fight Looms Over Senate Control In Seventieth Congress
Preliminary skirmishes signal rising tensions as Republicans and Democrats race to organize the new Senate. Senator Borah proposes readmitting Lynn J. Frazier to the GOP, while Curtis urges Maine Republicans to fill a vacancy. If insurgents side with Republicans, one more vote could give a majority.
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Washington
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Borah
Idaho
Lynn J. Frazier
North Dakota
Curtis
Kansas
Maine
Bert M. Fernald
Shipstead
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Frazier
Watson
Indiana
Coolidge
Robert M. LaFollette
Congress
Republican Caucus
Committee On Committees
Coast Line Wins Rail Merger Over Seaboard Protest
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Atlantic Coast Line's purchase of control of the Columbia Newberry and Laurens Railroad in South Carolina setting requirements to coordinate with Southern and Seaboard lines. Coast Line owns 9,000 of 20,000 shares and will buy 3,856 more at about 14 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seaboard Air Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens
South Carolina
Commission
Coast Line
Southern
Seaboard
Columbia Company
Grumman Named Special Colaborator for Reading Courses
Professor Russell M. Grumman was appointed a special collaborator to condense reading courses for the Bureau of Education in the Extension Division at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russell M. Grumman
Bureau of Education
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chilly Weather Sweeps Dixie with Freezing Temperatures
A cold snap drenched Dixie as winds cut through the area and temperatures plunged. The low yesterday reached 18 degrees with a morning drop to 13 today, four degrees colder than Greensboro. Warmer conditions are expected to return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Greensboro
Old Sol
Club Meeting Set for December 16 in Chicago
In Chicago on December 16 at noon, owners of the American and National Leagues will convene a joint session, the call issued today by Commissioner Landis states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Landis
Fundamentalist barber debates women hair cutting ethics
ASSEN Netherlands November 12 AP A fundamentalist barber faces questions about whether shaving a woman's hair is sinful. Rev Dr K Fernhout says long hair symbolizes female subjection and that women who cut it for independence or fashion sin, allowing exceptions only with church approval. The debate follows prior excommunication of a Dutch minister over Genesis interpretations.
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Assen
Holland
K. Fernhout
Dutch Reformed Church Synod
J. G. Geelkerken
Amsterdam
Garden of Eden
Paul
Fernhout
Shay
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Rotary Club
Uncle Joe’ Cannon
Danville, Ills
North Olina
Cincinnati
Hands OF Police
Danville, Il
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ApCoign
Joe Cannon
Legion
Don €. MacRae
Lucille Saunders
T. (. Pierce
Welch Memorial Church
Leonard
Capital
Capital City
State College
Duke University
Nat Warren
Young R. H. Dunlap
Dunlap
Charlotte
Fayetteville Street
R. L. Dresser
Dresser
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