Supreme Court Upholds Open Bidding For Public Works
Supreme Court reverses Greensboro lower court in Murphy versus City Council, urging strict adherence to sealed bidding for public street contracts. The opinion emphasizes openness and accountability, stating deviations require full explanation and court testing of actions to deter graft and waste. Public interest extends beyond Greensboro in safeguarding fair dealing in public business.
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Supreme Court
Murphy
Greensboro
Court of Equity
Motor Shares Break Speed Record In Wall Street Rise
Motor shares surged yesterday in Wall Street hitting a new speed record as markets reacted to the day’s trading. A past image of bootlegging is evoked by a lad whose father halted spring water to run a bootlegging operation, illustrating lingering prior era tensions.
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Motor Shares
Wall Street
Defendant from Another State Sparks Trial Chivalry Debate
A jurist notes that one defendant in the murder trial hails from a different state, suggesting this might ease duties of chivalry during proceedings. The remark highlights tensions between jurisdiction, jury service, and regional expectations in the courtroom.
Washington Fans Welcome Senators After Narrow Two-Run Win
After a tight two-run victory, Washington fans greet the Senators upon their return home, celebrating the lift from the road trip and the prospects of improving momentum.
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Washington
Senators
Presbyterian Synod Resists Study of Human History Evidence
The text laments a synod's stance opposing scientific inquiry into human history. It argues truth harms no true faith and asserts that pursuit of knowledge should be fearless despite disagreements within Presbyterianism.
Greensboro News questions sacrosanct verdict value in Cole case
R. R. Clark notes that a Rockingham jury verdict faced with criticism might not be sacro sanct to Cole’s lawyer if adverse. He argues the state lacks appeal and should freely express its views through editorials letters or other outlets.
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Cole
Rockingham
R. R. Clark
Greensboro
Not Guilty Verdict Leaves Cole as Fugitive from Justice
E. E. Dudding, president of Prisoners' Relief, says the Cole murder verdict shows the jury did not vindicate him. The public remains hostile and Cole will live as a fugitive, facing ongoing resentment if not in prison. If guilty, punishment might have been shorter and state resentment shifted.
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E. E. Dudding
Cole
High Hampton Estate to be Developed on Magnificent Scale
The Observer outlines a plan to develop High Hampton in Cashier's Valley with capital from Durham and Asheville. Chas Waddell and Gilbert White report and the estate, 2300 acres owned by E L McKee, will attract New York capital to preserve forestry and shrubbery while expanding the property’s fame.
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Charlotte Observer
Observer
Hampton
Cashier's Valley
Wade Hampton
Chas. Waddell
Asheville
Durham
Gilbert White
High Hampton
Cobb
First National Trust Company
Plummer
New York City
E. L. McKee
High Hempton
Johnson's Charge Ban and Senators Game Aftermath
The piece critiques Ban Johnson's influence on Washington and Walter Johnson's late pitching, arguing sentiment harmed the Senators' chance at the title. It cites public funds raised for Johnson and condemns manager Cole for keeping an overworked ace in despite decline.
Dudding Sees Cole Verdict As Injustice And Warning
E. E. Dudding Washington head of the National Prisoners Relief Society says the Cole verdict denies justice. He believes a manslaughter conviction would have been better and warns the jury’s decision will erode faith in the law. He suspects Cole may act again under pressure.
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Prisoners’ Relief Society
Cole
Mr. Qole
Mr. Cole
We Take More Than We Give
A car purchase prompts emphasis on mileage and upkeep to maximize engine life tire wear and paint longevity. Careful adjustments fuel use oil spills and cleaning aim to extend value and achieve the manufacturer’s guaranteed mileage with potential extra gains.
The Car You Live In Aims For Long Life And Mileage
The author notes that the vehicle most important to a person is the one they use daily. We inherit our transportation, often near perfect or flawed, and should focus on keeping it efficient and reliable for the longest possible service.
Proper care of a failing machine
The speaker notes the machine is kept in inadequate tune by giving it excess fuel yet sometimes underworking it and overworking it. The reader seldom has it inspected by an expert except after a breakdown when it stops running altogether.
Machine care and lifespan in a long running engine
The text warns that a certain machine yields far less mileage than expected, with frequent breakdowns and erratic operation that should not occur. Although the machine cost nothing, upkeep and repairs can be costly if not handled carefully. It should run smoothly for seventy to eighty years or more, providing little trouble or anxiety while transporting you over the
Caring for Your Car Like Your Road Bedstead
A brief note emphasizes treating your road with equal care as you give your automobile. It urges consistent maintenance and attention to the path you travel, suggesting diligence in upkeep to ensure smooth, long-lasting use.
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Bell Syndicate
New York Man Hurt in Winston-Salem Road Crash
H Smith a traveling salesman from Utica New York was seriously injured in an automobile accident on the Winston-Salem road near High Point after 1 PM. He suffered a fractured jaw and head injuries and was transported to Guilford General Hospital. Details were scarce with conflicting reports of the crash location and vehicle involved.
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H. Smith
Utica
N. Y
Winston-Salem
High Point
Sechrest
Guilford General Hospital
Smith
Solar rays aid rejuvenation of baby dubbed Rip Van Winkle
London doctors treat a two year old labeled Rip Van Winkle with solar rays and a fruit juice diet after a year of motionlessness. The infant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cohen of Highgate, began crying and showing activity, with teeth forming and hope for normal development within two years.
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Rip van Winkle
Joseph Cohen
Highgate
Wheat Rallies After Early Losses On International Weather
Wheat prices opened lower due to light rains in Australia and selling by foreigners but quickly recovered on Canadian weather relief. Corn and oats followed wheat shifts with late advances. The related provision market remained firm with October ribs weaker.
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Chicago
Australia
Canada
Speculation Runs Wild on New York Stock Exchange
Speculation surged across the New York Stock Exchange with heavy buying from all regions. Motor stocks led gains with prices climbing as much as seven points in the rush, while total trading in the first hour exceeded 700000 shares as the market raced ahead.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Cotton Opens Steady on Mixed Signals Across Regions
The market opened steady with a 5 to 10 point advance and moved 13 to 20 points higher in early trading tied to Liverpool cables and Manchester reports. Officials forecast frost in Arkansas Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle while December cotton traded to 21.65 amid hedging and weekend profit taking.
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New York
Liverpool
Manchester
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
Leaders of criminal band rounded up in major arrests
Police arrested a woman and seven men identified as leaders of a crime gang active for six years. The group is accused of murder, robberies, and bank heists aided by pistol silencers supplied to subordinates. The roundup is described as one of the era’s most significant blows with more arrests anticipated.
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New York
Orlando forms Walter Johnson club to raise money
Following Muskogee fans, Orlando creates Walter Johnson club to boost a million fans and a million dollars to buy the pitching ace of the Washington club as a minor baseball franchise.
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Walter
Orlando
Fla
Muskogee
Orlando Walter Johnson
Washington Club
Stock Market Rises in Heavy Trading Week
Speculation drove the stock market to its heaviest activity since December 1916 with four straight two million share days. Industrials and specialties led gains as General Motors Studebaker Hudson and Fisher Bodies surged four to fourteen points. United States Steel and other sectors also advanced while oils lagged due to crude and gasoline price cuts.
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New York
Southern Railway
Motors
General Motors
Studebaker
Hudson
Fisher Bodies
Standard
United States Steel Common
Finger Print Gap Delays Identification Of Prisoner
Authorities in Birmingham face a delay in identifying a county jail prisoner as Kinnie Wagner due to missing finger prints. Papers from Bristol match in essentials, but officials await Sheriff Turner of Green County Mississippi’s arrival before acting. A breast scar and measurements support the lead.
Cotton Market Opens Steady Amid Weather Fears In South
The New Orleans market opened steady as bad weather weighed on the cotton belt. Early trades rose 7 to 12 points before prices slipped on Liverpool notes, then rallied as forecasts predicted frost in Texas Panhandle Oklahoma and Arkansas. December and January moved near 20.98 and March around 20.94.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Panhandle
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Wagner Unidentified Desperado Held in Alabama Case
Bristol Virginia Tennessee officials will not travel to Birmingham to identify the man held there as Kinnie Wagner. Sheriff Turner of Green County Mississippi advised he was leaving for Birmingham, as Wagner is wanted for the deputy sheriff’s murder in Mississippi. Bristol police lack jurisdiction and await Alabama identification results.
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Birmingham
Ala
Kinnie Wagner
Tennessee
Mississippi
Bristol
Wagner
Turner
Green County
Tenn
Miss
Alabama
Pirates Divide World Series Cash Among Players
The Pittsburgh Pirates distribute the spoils of the championship. Each member who played all year gets 5700. those with the club all year vote to give full shares to Sam Watters and Jack Onslow. Late arrivals receive a partial share. Giants and Athletics receive 51000 each. Reds and Browns 34000. Tigers and Cardinals 17000.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Senators
Sam Watters
Jack Onslow
Latecomers
Tigers
Cardinals
Service For Men On Sunday Morning
The monthly corporate celebration of the Holy Communion for confirmed men and boys will be held at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.
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Holy Communion
Saint Mary’s’ Episcopal Church
Caillaux Fails First Phase In Budget Talks
In NICE France on October 17 Finance Minister Caillaux saw the radical party fiscal commission adopt a resolution favoring a levy on capital as the first phase of today’s budget conference.
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Nice
France
Caillaux
Radical Party
Strong Evangelist Appeals To Unsaved At City Meeting
The evangelist urges immediate conversion with fiery rhetoric as listeners face “salvation or death knell.” After the sermon, many stood for prayer, with diverse local factory and school groups present including Tomlinson Chair, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Stehli Silk mill, Tate Furniture, and West End Baptist Bible classes. Mrs. Steidley and Mr. Lee sang “The Old Rugged Cross.”
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Christ
God
Mr. Stephens
Evangelist
Tomlinson Chair Company
S. H. Tomlinson
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Stehli Silk Mill
High School
Tate Furniture Company
West End Baptist
Pastoral Changes Announced At Western North Carolina Conference
STATESVILLE Oct 17 AP The Western North Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South completed election of laity and clerical delegates to its general conference. Early ballots produced several elected. more names awaited as the meeting resumed. Monday will see pastor appointments for new terms. Many pastoral changes expected this year including eight presiding elders receiving new appointments.
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Statesville
Western North Carolina
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Storm Warning Issued For Northeast Winds And Rising Pressure
The weather bureau issued an advisory at 10 a.m. noting a northwest storm warning from south of Delaware breakwater to Hatteras, with a storm of marked intensity over Northern New York moving northeast. Winds to be strong from the northwest this afternoon then diminishing as pressure rises rapidly.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Delaware
Hatteras
N. Y
New York
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sickness and Death
The Morgan family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during illness and death of husband and father. They thank for flowers and blessing requests. Mrs Walter Morgan and Children.
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Walter Morgan
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