Mills Woman Testifies of Love for Minister at Trial
Eleanor Mills confided to sister Elsie Earnhardt that she loved Reverend Hall more than her husband Jim Mills. Earnhardt recalled the remark in court as Frances Hall and her brothers face murder charges. The testimony covered meetings at Buccleuch Park Easton Avenue and in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Earnhardt
Buccleuch Park
Easton Avenue
New York
Alfred Butler
New Brunswick
Henry Carpender
Hall House
Carpender
Case
Jersey City
McKeever
Butler
North Carolina Baptists Convene in Wilmington
Baptist pastors and laymen from across North Carolina arrive in Wilmington for the annual state convention at First Baptist Church. About 600 visitors are expected with a pastor’s conference to begin at 7 30 this evening. The event runs through Thursday evening with talks on church leadership and a major fundraising push for Meredith College reaching one million dollars by 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
North Carolina
First Baptist
Woman’s Missionary Union
Meredith College
Library Fund Reaches Near Goal in High Point
High Point public library fundraising approaches a 7500 dollar goal with 6723 raised and 777 remaining. During the opening week 119 locals joined and 162 books were distributed as librarian Marian Martin praises the strong start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Marian Martin
Henry Ford Shows Interest in Berry School Visit
Henry Ford and Mrs. Ford visited Berry School in Rome Georgia to observe student life and meet founder Miss Martha Berry. Ford expressed interest in supporting the school with a foundation at the proper time and plans further visits to similar schools after leaving Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Berry School
Henry Ford
Ford
Martha Berry
Miss Berry
Berry
Roosevelt
Atlanta
Plans for High Point AAUW branch formation
Local women report plans to form a High Point branch of the American Association of University Women. Graduates from all colleges may join. inquiries to Mrs. H A White or Mrs Marianne Martin. A Thanksgiving banquet at Greensboro Country Club next Saturday will honor Miss G A Laren, national officer, with address on the Amsterdam conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
American Association of University Women
H. A. White
Marianne Martin
Janice Brown
Greensboro Country Club
G. A. Laren
Association
Ray Street School P T A Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow
Members of the Parent Teachers Association at Ray Street school will meet in the school auditorium tomorrow night at 7 30. Grade Mothers and Grade Fathers meet at 7 15, fifteen minutes before the regular session. A program of interest and important matters are planned. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Ray Street School
Dispute Over Origins of Eastern Storms
In Phoenix Arizona Elias B Dunn a former US forecaster argues western irrigation projects influence weather in the east. R Q Grant head of the weather bureau in Phoenix contends storms originate from Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Elias B. Dunn
Uncle Sam
New York
Alaska
R. Q. Grant
Upstart Brigantine Chamber Plans Seaside Attraction
In Brigantine New Jersey a new chamber of commerce forms to boost the resort economy. An injured sea leopard is brought in from the Atlantic and awaits healing to be housed in a merchant-built tank as a centerpiece attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigantine
N. J
Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic
Babson Predicts End of Sunday Schools
Arlington economist Roger W. Babson predicts Sunday schools will disappear with religious education trimmed to the ten commandments and basics taught in public schools. He says divinity schools will train personal workers to promote happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Mass
Roger W. Babson
Train wreck reported near Gallup New Mexico
A Santa Fe Continental passenger train No. 22 derailed 34 miles west of Gallup New Mexico. Three passenger cars left the tracks and railroad officials had no information on any deaths or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Journal
Gallup
Jewish population in New York reaches 1.75 million
New York statistics from the Jewish Educational Association show one in every three residents is Jewish, with 1,750,000 Jews in the city and a 250,000 rise over ten years. Jewish children comprise 38 percent of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Jewish Educational Association
Biarritz Casino Row Over Dress Code Sparks Prosecution
In Biarritz a dispute at the Casino leads to the prosecution of Albert Lowenstein, a financier, after an altercation with the doorman over evening attire. A fight occurred when the sentry mocked a guest in worn golf togs as a gunny sack.
Russians Plan Legal Grab for Imperial Jewels
New York reports Russians organized to seek control of former imperial jewels shipped from Moscow to sell. Jewels range from Katharine the Great’s nuptial crown valued at 52 million to a golden baby rattle and a diamond studded sword of Paul I. Weiss the jeweler intends sale in the U.S. market with possible break up of the diadem if American buyers are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine the Great
New York
Russia
Norman C. Weiss
Moscow
Nicholas
Paul I
Siberia
Paul
Mad Paul
Elizabeth
Peter the Great
Peter III
Gregory Orloff
Katherine
Peter
Petera
Associated Press
Weiss
Payne Named Archdale Friends Church Minister
Reuben Payne of New York is chosen as the new pastor for Archdale Friends church and will move his family here immediately. Miss Clara Cox retires from Archdale and will devote her time to Springfield Friends church which serves about 340 members. Archdale has roughly 150 members and revival services with Rev. Fred E. Smith of Indiana continue for two weeks attracting many new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Payne
New York
Archdale Friends Church
Payne
Clara Cox
Archdale Church
Springfield Friends Church
Springfield
Springfield Church
Fred E. Smith
Indiana
Smith
Southern Lands 10 to Be Redeemed
Unoccupied lands in the south to be reclaimed through settlement with $15,000 planned for this year and $100,000 authorized overall. A conference with Senators Overman Tyson and Harris and officials from the reclamation bureau outlined study areas including a 10 000 to 30 000 acre site near Pembroke North Carolina for December 10 visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Pembroke
N. C
Overman
North Carolina
Tyson
Tennessee
Harris
Georgia
Reclamation Bureau
Work
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
W. FP. Kenly
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Daniel C. Roper
South Carolina
Internal Revenue
Hugh McRae
Wilmington
Castles Paynes
Saint Helena N. C
Copley Armory
Bureau of Reclamation
George C. Kreuntzer
Reclamation
Golf Pga to Hold 1927 Championship at Cedar Crest
The Professional Golfers Association voted to stage its 1927 championship at Cedar Crest Country Club in Dallas Texas, early next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
New York
Professional Golfers’ Association
Cedar Crest Country Club
Texas
Minister Wood Acquitted in Murder Trial In Raleigh
Rev. George Wood of Kinston was acquitted by a Raleigh Superior Court jury of the murder of state convict J. B. Vickers. Vickers was killed while being returned to the state prison from Spartanburg after an escape. Wood testified that Vickers struck his pistol and caused an accidental discharge. The jury deliberated from Wednesday until Sunday and sought guidance on manslaughter versus second degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
George Wood
Kinston
J. B. Vickers
Vickers
Spartanburg
U S. C
Wood
Charlotte
Richmond Chosen as Prohibition District HQ in Virginia
Assistant Secretary Andrews selects Richmond Virginia as the new district headquarters for Virginia and North Carolina halting Norfolk as the base. The Roanoke office will be abolished when the district begins December 1 with R Q Merrick serving as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Andrews
Virginia
North Carolina
Norfolk
R. Q. Merrick
Coast Guard and Customs
Roanoke
Mrs Lydig Says Church Becomes Fashionable Club
Rita De Acosta Lydig denounces a chic New York clergy image in Red Book. She names a fictional "Carlington" rector funded by a wealthy patron, describing corruption, lavish parties, and pardoning power. Lydig notes her two divorces and her disapproval of Bishop Manning and Reverend Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Lydig
Percy Stickney Grant
Manning
Episcopal Diocese of
Red Book
Darlington
Lydig
Jury acquits Rev. Wood after instruction delay
In Raleigh a jury weighing a murder case against Rev. George A. Wood sought guidance on second degree murder versus manslaughter. The panel then acquitted him by a 10 to 2 vote, revealing the split never changed. Wood faced slaying of J. B. Vickers, an escaped convict he was returning to the State Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
George A. Wood
Wood
J. B. Vickers
UNC Receives $275000 Athletic Stadium Gift
Governor McLean sent a message thanking William R. Kenan Jr of New York City for donating a 275000 dollar athletic stadium to the University of North Carolina in Raleigh last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
McLean
William R. Kenan, Jr
New York City
University of North Carolina
Ferguson labeled kerosene oil by citizen then branded whiskey by officers
Wayne County records note Lee Ferguson a county board of commissioners member faced with a federal inquiry after a two gallon jug found on his premises was seized. Prohibition officers call the contents whiskey and a hearing is scheduled this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesville
Lee Ferguson
County Board of Commissioners
Ferguson
Carthage Hero Pleads Guilty After WWI Distilling
Maigh Cockman, once honored for bravery in World War I with the British Distinguished Service Medal presented by King George, appeared before Recorder G. H. Humber last week and pleaded guilty to illicit distilling. He begins four months on Moore County roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Maigh Cockman
King George
Cockman
G. H. Humber
Flanders Field
Moore County
Catholic Church Divorces Marlborough Marriage in England
The Catholic Church annulled the Episcopal marriage of the Duke of Marlborough and Consuelo Vanderbilt, a decree from the Southwark diocesan court upheld by Rome. Episcopal Bishop William Manning calls the move amazing and incredible amid reactions from church and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Protestant Episcopal Church and Society
Duke of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
William Manning
Episcopal Diocese of
Southwark
England
Rota
Rome
O. H. P. Jelmont
William K. Vanderbilt
William Sullivan jailed for one year as wife freed
William E. Sullivan, known for check fraud, received a one year jail sentence from Judge Webb in Greensboro. His wife, Mrs. W. E. Sullivan, was acquitted and released, with warrants pending in Thomasville where she will be tried. Sullivan had already received two years in Greensboro and two more in Gate City, totaling four years on the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Lowa
John Keline
Inlaw
Henry Andreeson
Keeline
Greensboro
William E. Sullivan
Webb
Superior Court
W. E. Sullivan
Jones
Fisher
Sullivan
High Point
Thomasville
MacRae
Gate City
Dupont declares extra dividend and raises quarterly payout
NEW YORK November 15 AP Directors of E I Dupont De Nemours and company declared an extra dividend of 5 dollars a share on common stock and a quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars a share, placing the new stock on an annual dividend basis of 7 dollars a share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. I. Dupont DeNamours and Company
Three Killed in Explosion at West Virginia Mine
An explosion at Glendale Gas Coal company's First Street mine in Moundsville left two miners and a boy dead, two seriously hurt, and two more entombed. Eleven workers escaped as rescue crews searched the south entry near the shaft for the missing men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
First Street
Glendale Gas Coal Company
Three Miners Die in Glendale Coal Mine Blast at Moundsville
An explosion at Glendale Gas Coal company's first street mine in Moundsville killed Walter Foreal aged 19 Mike Kovachak 43 and Rube Kirkhart 23. Four workers were unaccounted for and believed entombed with rescue crews rushing to reach them. Jim Lemasters and H F Gumberidge were rescued in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
First Street
Glendale Gas Coal Company
Moundsville
Here
Walter Foreal
Mike Kovachak
Rube Kirkhart
Thomas Robinson
J. E. Stifel
James Ross
J. F. Burger
Jim Lemasters
H. F. Gumberidge
Glendale Hospital
Bandits Raid Mexican Town Near Jalapa
Bandits attacked Banderilla near Jalapa killing or wounding several civilians and raiding local businesses after surprising a garrison of 12 soldiers. The incident marks a bold revolt flare as authorities investigate the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Banderilla
Jalapa
Northern Mexico revolution plan tied to rebel killings
Reports from El Paso say nine rebels were killed by federal troops in Chihuahua as part of a rumored revolutionary movement in northern Mexico. General Ramon Lopez denied that General Nicholas Fernandez, ex chief of staff to Pancho Villa, led the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Chihuahua
Nicholas Fernandez
Francisco (Pancho) Villa
Ramon Lopez
Arkansas bankers study Georgia and Carolinas tour
A group of South Arkansas bankers and businessmen arrived in Greenville South Carolina on November 15 and began surveying textile and furniture industries. Led by former Governor Charles Hillman Brough the delegation aims to learn milling operations and how new industries could come to Arkansas during a two week study across Georgia and the Carolinas and hydro electric development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South Arkansas
Greenville
S. C
Charles Hillman Brough
Arkansas
Georgia
Carolinas
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State Baptists
Hall-Mills
Jane Gibson
University Woman’s Association
Ray Street
Sveruciated
Archdale Friend
Dixie
Prohibition
Hampton Roads
Major de Bernardi
Major Bernardi
Mussolini
Associated Presse
Catholic Church
Marlborough
William Sullivan
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