Defense Portrays Brooks Case With Threats In Testimony
In Hendersonville on Oct 15 AP reports during Bonnie Brooks murder trial of former Mayor Sam Bryson the defense presented two witnesses and Dr A B Crafts who said Bryson had threatened to return with a loaded gun. The testimonies claimed Brooks heard of the threats and attempts to keep Bryson away failed.
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Hendersonville
A. B. Crafts
Bonnie Brooks
Sam Bryson
Brooks
Bryson
Miss Washington 1924 denies engagement to Goslin
Helen Gould Sweeney, once Miss Washington 1924, denies reports she is engaged to Goose Goslin. The story cites sightings at Washington social events as the source of the rumor, noting Goslin’s home run prowess for the Senators in the Pittsburgh series.
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Washington
Helen Gould Sweeney
Goose Goslin
Senators
Pittsburgh
Goslin
Capital
Murray Chosen Primate of Episcopal Bishops
New primate Most Rev. John Gardner Murray will lead the Episcopal Church as primate and head executive and administrative divisions after election at the New Orleans General Convention. The selection follows a day of balloting and ends a deadlock between candidates H Brant and Thomas Gailor. Murray will also serve on the church court of review for nine years.
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New Orleans
General Conference
Episcopal Church
United States
John Gardner Murray
Ethelbert Talbot
Bethlehem
Murray
House of Bishops
H. Brant
New York
Thomas P. Gailor
Tennessee
Bishop Gailor
House
Gailor
National Council of the Church
House of Deputies
Church Court of Review
Maryland
Federal Council of Churches of Christia America
Council
Federal Council of Churches
Pirates Win World Series Title At Forbes Field
In a rain soaked finale at Forbes Field Pittsburgh defeats the Washington Senators to clinch the world championship. Aldridge started for the Pirates while Walter Johnson pitched for the Senators as the series concluded in a hard fought game with multiple in play events and leads changing hands.
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Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Aldridge
Pirates
Walter Johnson
Senators
Western North Carolina Methodists approve unification proposal
The Western North Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal church South voted 219 to 141 in favor of unification with the Methodist Episcopal church. Official results will be announced tomorrow.
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Statesville
Western North Carolina
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ralston Dies at Indiana Home After Fine Career
Veteran figure Ralston passes away at his Indiana residence after a six week illness. He had been in declining health but remained hopeful, writing to a friend that God is good. News notes his long career and enduring legacy.
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Ralston
Indiana
Defense witnesses recount threats by Bryson against Bonnie Brooks
In Hendersonville Superior Court, defense witnesses testified that Sam Y Bryson had threatened to kill Bonnie Brooks if he returned to Hendersonville. They said Bryson warned Brooks would be shot crossing his path and that Brooks cried when told Bryson might kill him.
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Bryson
Brooks
Dawes Pays Tribute To Memory Ralston
Vice President Charles G. Dawes arrived in Atlanta to deliver a speech and voiced sorrow over the death of Indiana Senator Ralston. He praised Ralston's public service, character, and kindness and sent a telegram to Mrs. Ralston in Indianapolis.
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Senator Ralston
Indiana
Charles G. Dawes
Ralston
Indianapolis
Alderman Picked as Likely Guesty for Party Chief
Raleigh commentators favor an Alderman as a top guesty for party leadership. They say he would suit Josephus Daniels in the eyes of state observers.
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Alderman
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh
Alderman Seen as Possible Democratic Nominee in 1928
In Raleigh Dr Edwin A Alderman university president is viewed by many progressives as an ideal 1928 Democratic nominee while not actively campaigning He would likely respond if the party called him and has sponsors in North Carolina including Josephus Daniels The Smith McAdoo rivalry is anticipated to recur in party planning with Alderman as a suitable option for Daniels if he accepts.
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Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Alderman
University of North Carolina
Wilmington
Seaport
John W. Davis
North Carolina
Congress
Washington
Josephus Daniels
Mr. Daniels
Judge Dismisses Montgomery Brown Injunction Bid
Federal Judge Louis H. Burns dismissed as lacking jurisdiction the injunction bid by former Bishop William A. Montgomery Brown seeking to depose him from the house of bishops of the Episcopal Church United States.
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New Orleans
Louis H. Burns
William A. Montgomery Brown
House of Bishops
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Stewart 18 Struck By Auto on Main Street
E. J. Stewart of High Point was injured but not seriously when struck by an automobile near the North Main street railroad crossing. The car, driven by Clarence Millikan, hit him as he crossed. Stewart was taken by Yow's ambulance to High Point hospital and expected to be discharged later today after treatment for leg and head bruises.
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E. J. Stewart
High Point
North Main Street
Stewart
Clarence Millikan
Yow
High Point Hospital
Treasury Recommends 20 Percent Surtax Consideration
Washington October 15 The treasury plans to urge Congress to set a maximum surtax at twenty percent while Mellon and Undersecretary Winston refine how much the overall tax receipts could be cut. They will present statistics to the House Ways and Means Committee when it starts examining a new bill. The treasury backs eliminating several miscellaneous taxes and repealing the present law publicity provision but will not offer formal recommendations yet.
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A. P
The
Treasury
Congress
Mellon
Winston
House Ways and Means
Friday Prayer Program with Services and Sermon
Friday listings include 7 a.m. prayer meeting in the annex and 8:15 a.m. prayer service at the high school. A 12:00 prayer service at the tabernacle follows the regular morning service. An 7 p.m. men's prayer service leads to a long service by Powell Lee at 7:30 p.m. and an 8 p.m. sermon by Rev. Mr. George Stephens.
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Annex
Tabernacle
Powell Lee
George Stephens
Evangelist Rev George Stephens Delivers Earnest Tabernacle Sermon
J Worth Bacon reports a powerful sermon at the tabernacle where Rev George Stephens urged belief in Christ for everlasting life. He preached from John 6 47 "He that believeth on Me hath everlasting life" and said Christianity is a life not a creed. Many listeners were deeply moved and wept as he urged hearts right with God.
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J. Worth Bacon
George Stephens
the Tabernacle
Evangelist
Mr. Stephens
Stephens
Woodrow Wilson
Britain widens raids on London communists amid unrest
London raids targeted communist headquarters and centers, seizing documents and posters. Albert Inkpin and H Campbell were among those arrested as authorities accuse the party of plotting sedition and mutiny, with potential international support suspected. Details on arrestees remain limited.
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Red Banner
Hicks
Scotland Yard
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MacDonald
Vanderbilt marks golden anniversary with nation and world leaders
Vanderbilt University opens a three day golden anniversary celebration in Nashville with educational conferences alumni events and tributes. Delegates include presidents of leading universities along with M Emile Daeschner French ambassador and Major General R L Bullard honoring Vanderbilt students who died in the war at Alumni Memorial Hall dedication.
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Tenn
Vanderbilt University
United States
Cornelius
Commodore) Vanderbilt
James H. Kirkland
M. Emile Daeschner
Alumni Memorial Hall
R. L. Bullard
Vanderbilt
Porter Stresses Altar's Worth at Rotary Luncheon
Logan Porter addressed the Rotary Club with a group of boys, arguing youth will assume roles of doctors, lawyers, merchants, and other citizens in time. He stressed the family altar and religious devotion at home as key to guiding boys and girls, saying what men are and do for youths shapes their future.
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Logan Porter
Rotary Club
Porter
Salisbury Woman Injured In Oil Can Explosion
Mrs Curtis Moose of Salisbury was seriously burned when a five gallon oil can exploded in her kitchen while starting a fire. The fire spread, a neighbor rescued a two year old child, and the home suffered heavy damage. Mrs Moose is not expected to recover.
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Salisbury
Curtis Moose
H. T. Harrell
Shop Meetings For Friday Announced
The Steph ens meeting schedule for Friday at 12:15 p m lists Perry Plywood speakers Don Cochrane and Dr George R Brown Durham Hosiery Mill speaker Rev T A Sykes song leader Powell Lee QC L Williams Veneer Co speaker Rev T E Pierce Denny Rolling Pen el Co speakers Rev Will Stephens and Rev H T Stevens.
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Perry Plywood Corporation
Don Cochrane
George R. Brown
Durham Hosiery Mill
T. A. Sykes
Powell Lee
L. Williams Veneer Co
T. E. Pierce
Denny Rolling Penel Co
Will Stephens
H. T. Stevens
Ralston Withdraws Name From New York Democratic Ballot
Samuel M. Ralston Indiana senator and former governor dies at 67 at Hoosier Home Indianapolis after six weeks illness from uremic poisoning. He withdrew his name for the 1924 Democratic presidential nomination at Taggart's urging, citing poor health. Survived by widow, daughter, two sons, a brother, a sister, and a nephew. funeral plans anticipated for Lebanon, Indiana.
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Ind
Samuel M. Ralston
United States
Indiana
Hoosier
Senator Ralston
Ralston
Albert J. Beveridge
Harry New
Raulston
Democracy
New York
Thomas Taggart
McAdoo-Smith
Taggart
Lebanon
Bank Robber On Boxing Card For Police At Greensboro
Greensboro officers recovered 2500 dollars of the stolen Bank of Summerfield funds with 20 dollars missing, found two revolvers and a raincoat near the capture site, and detained three youths Columbus Mead John Sullivan for a hearing. Mead was listed on an amateur boxing benefit card for police tonight.
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APY
Guilford County
Summerfield
Columbus Mead
John Sullivan
Mead
Wall and Vestal Released on Bail in Hav A Tampa Robbery
Charles Wall a well known Tampa resident and Edward Vestal former Orlando police chief were released on 10000 bond each on charges of being accessories in the Hav A Tampa robbery that netted 24000 over a year ago.
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Charles Wall
Edward Vestal
Orlando
Tampa
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