Solicitor Calls Plan to Curb Insanity Pleas in North Carolina
Raleigh solicitor urges governor and General Assembly backed conference to curb insanity pleas used to admit inadmissible evidence. Editorial notes New York World condemnation as crime defenses rise, argues for restored law respect and citizen responsibility over sensational expert manias.
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Raleigh
Judicial Conference
McLean
General Assembly
News and Observer
John A. Livingstone
New York World
Cole
World
North Carolina
North Carolina News Highlights and Editorial Snippets
Chronicle of 1925 items including interurban train crashes, stock market dives, Will Irwin on world peace, education outcomes tied to Saturday football scores, sympathy for a wronged husband, appointment of the sixteenth emergency judge in North Carolina, and critique of enforceable laws.
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North Carolina
Unclear case whispers on trial and sports upset claim
A sheriff who freed a prisoner foresees an insanity verdict if tried for murder. The text also argues Ban Johnson caused Washington to lose a championship to the Pirates due to sentiment, implying no investigation into the charge. The fragment blends legal doubt with a sports scandal claim.
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Ban Johnston
Washington
Pirates
North Carolina Murder Trial Details Stir Neighbors
The article notes locals learn all aspects of a murder case in North Carolina as Mellon opposes tax exemptions for low income individuals and others weigh political motives. It suggests the convict who refused parole illustrates some men cling to jail despite temptations.
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North Carolina
Mellon
McLean
Bishop Collins Denny Urges Fundamentalism Against Reunion
Bishop Collins Denny calls for fundamentalism within the church and opposes uniting the northern and southern branches. He fears northern modernism and urges a strict conservative path.
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Collins Denny
Mississippi mob member questions sheriff on lynching bee
A Mississippi mob figure accuses the sheriff of stretching the truth after the sheriff denied knowing anyone involved in the lynching bee. The exchange centers on accountability and local law enforcement statements.
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Mississippi
Bears on Wall Street Finish Weekend Raid
The bears acted on Saturday with a market raid and the opposition recovered this morning. The drop was likely timed to weekend realignments, and analysts expect any major tumble to be short-lived.
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Bears
Wall Street
New Secretary of War Aims to Slash Red Tape
The newly appointed secretary is praised for understanding the department and his capacity to cut red tape. He knows what can be done to streamline procedures and speed up work.
Labor Federation Rejects Third-Party Alignment
The American Federation of Labor voted against joining a third party. The decision preserves leverage for labor to bargain with or threaten either major party, asserting that backing a single line would not maximize influence.
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American Federation of Labor
Labor
North Carolina Pension Aid for Civil War Veterans
The state with a proud Civil War legacy pays about 4000 veterans a yearly pension of 120 dollars, while federal pensions to Union soldiers run at least 72 dollars monthly. The lack of legislative courage limits a pension hike, though living costs rise. J W L Arthur of the Sons of Confederates calls for Confederate descendants to push for better terms and aviation development as public interest shifts.
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North Carolina
Confedertes
J. W. L. Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Public support sought for aerial league enlistment
The Aerial League of America invites young men in High Point and nationwide to join and learn aeronautics. Henry Woodhouse, president, urges readers to mail inquiries to the league secretary at 280 Madison Avenue New York to promote aviation development and facilities.
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Aerial League of America
Partivy
League
Henry Woodhouse
Madison Avenue
New York
Return of M. E. Ministers Pleases Local Churches
The Western North Carolina Conference restores past year's ministers to local churches. Rev. E. Kk. McLarty at Wesley Memorial church is expected to remain, amid favorable local reaction. Stewards’ influence may have helped his return, with other pastors generally staying. Local Methodists praise the appointed ministers and cooperative work.
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North Carolina
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Kk. McLarty
Wesley Memorial Church
Tuesday Home Prayer Meetings Announced Across City
Neighborhood worship will resume tomorrow with Bible study from John chapter fourteen on The Holy Spirit. A list of hosts includes residents on Montlieu avenue East Russell street Grace street East Green street and many others across the city withlocations at 208 East Green street 428 South Main street 133 English street and 101 Maple street among several.
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John
Holy
A. G. Douglas
Montlieu Avenue
Stout
East Russell Street
Cheek
Grace Street
Bertha Sheetz
East Green Street
T. J. Byerly
Willowbrook Street
Carl Griffin
Bradner York Demonstration Sale At Local Furniture Store
Bradner York Furniture Store hosts a week long demonstration sale of Red Star Oil Store stoves with a factory representative on site to explain features and answer questions. The event runs from Tuesday October 29 to the following Saturday inviting residents of Kitch Point and nearby areas.
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Bradner-York Furniture
Kitch Point
Injured Man in 40 Foot Deep Embankment Fall Near Starr
Tom McMillon son of Elder Samuel MecMillon of this city was badly injured Saturday night when the car carrying him and J P Peacock plunged down a 40 foot embankment at Deep River near Starr. McMillon was taken to High Point hospital with bruises and cuts. Peacock had only a slight bruise. The driver lost control after a front tire blew out as the car turned over four times on a sharp curve.
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Tom McMillon
Samuel MecMillon
J P. Peacock
Deep River
Starr
McMillon
Yowg
High Point Hospital
Peacock
MISS PAUL DIES AT HOME OF BROTHER
Miss Ella Bertha Paul 29 died last night at 8 in a local hospital after several days illness. Born in Robeson county she moved to High Point six months ago to live with her brother M B Paul. Survived by four brothers M B Paul M D Paul H G Paul J S Paul and three sisters Viola Dorothy Annie. Funeral from J W Sechrest and son this morning at 10 to Rimert near Lumberton with services at the home Tuesday at 10 and interment in the family burying ground.
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Ella Bertha Paul
Miss Paul
Robeson County
High Point
M. B. Paul
West Green Street
M. B
M. D. Paul
H. G
J. S. Paul
Lumberton
Viola Paul
Dorothy Paul
Rimert
Annie Paul
Hopewell
J. W. Sechrest
No Break Occurs in Local Group at Conference
List of pastors and circuits names across North Carolina towns and churches appears in conference report. Includes Blanton supply Bostick E J Poe Broad River J C Gentry Burke Circuit T G Smith Burnsville G L Wilkinson and many others across Marion Morganton Shelby Lincolnton Rutherfordton and surrounding areas.
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Blanton Supply
Bostick
E. J Poe
Broad River
J. C. Gentry
Burke
T. G. Smith
Burnsville
G. L. Wilkinson
Cliffside
M. W. Heckard
Cross Mill
J. J. Gray
Forest City
W. R. Ware
Gilkey
J. W. Tabor
Glen Alpine
John Cline
Henrietta Caroleen
J. P Hornbuckle
Marion
First Church
W. E. Poovey
Marion Mills
J. N. Wise
E. D. Ballard
McDowell
H. E. Stimson
Mill Spring
Elmer Simpson
Morgantown
G. *. Bond
Oakforest
B. A. Sisk
Supply
Morganton
L. L. Smith
Old Fort
M W. Dargan
Oldfort
J. C. Postell
Rutherfordton
J. O. Ervin
Rutherford College
O. J. Jones
Spindale
O. L. Simpson
C. H. Christenberry
Table Rock
W. J. Hackney
R. M
Cherryville
R. F. Mock
Smith Confirms Plan to Retire After Current NY Term
Albany October 19 Governor Al Smith reaffirmed he will retire to private life at the end of his present term as New York’s chief executive. He noted no early bid for the presidency, saying there is a real difference between accepting a nomination and actively pursuing it. He warned that campaigning with the nomination in mind years ahead would be foolish.
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United States
Albany
N. Y
A. P
Smith
New York
Salvation a Gift Not to Be Bought by Money
Dr. Lloyd T. Wilson told First Baptist church that salvation is a free gift from God and cannot be purchased. He said salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and that accepting the gift is essential for salvation. The sermon called for recognizing today as the day of salvation and described growth in the Christian life after receiving it.
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Lloyd T. Wilson
First Baptist Church
Wilson
Dr Wilson
Jesus Christ
Dr. Wilson
Palmer Gets Ten Months On Roads
Earl Palmer convicted in police court on assault and violating the prohibition law and sentenced to four months on the roads with total ten months on the roads after additional charges. He gave notice of appeal and $200 bond. Palmer and wife Lula were acquitted on operating a gambling house. Multiple other locals faced fines or suspensions for gambling, intoxicated driving, speeding, and related offenses with various judgments and appeals.
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Earl Palmer
Donald C. MacRae
Palmer
Will Long
Superior Court
Bond
Lula
Dock Frazei
Walter Byers
Oscar Bailey
Willie Neal
Arthur Holmes
Willie Adams
J. M. Rickert
Adams
Julian Snider
R. H. Vaugn
H. W. Wagner
Lee Wood
Robert Ross
Jessie Statham
Earthquake Felt At Fordham University
An earthquake likely centered about 550 miles from New York was recorded on Fordham University's seismograph starting at 6:01 AM and peaking at 6:03 AM. Fordham experts labeled the tremor moderate in size and noted a north-south trace with direction unclear. Tremors continued to 7:06 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fordham University
Fordham
Birthday Dinner for Police Captain Myers
More than 200 friends of J. P. Myers, captain of High Point police, gathered at his Tate street home Sunday at noon for a surprise birthday dinner. Attendees included police department members led by Chief E. A. McGhee and friends from Randolph and Davidson counties. A long yard table held a spread of plenty and the gathering proved enjoyable.
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J. P. Myers
High Point Police
Tate Street
Police Department
E. A. McGhee
Randolph Davidson
A. P. Robertson Dead at 21 in High Point
Carl Pleasant Robertson a well regarded young man of High Point died suddenly at his home 208 Tate street at 7 this morning after three months of ill health. He was born November 13 1903 and leaves parents a brother and five sisters. Funeral at Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant church at 10 with Rev. Pierce and Rev. Ruth. Burial in Yadkinville. Pallbearers named and floral tributes noted.
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Carl Pleasant Robertson
Tate Street
Mr. Robertson
Barber-Hall Printing Company
High Point
Yadkinville
Welch Memorial Protestant Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Robertson
J. E. Robertson
William Robertson
Connie Kennedy
Fannie
Jettie May
Julia
Lucy Marie Robertson
Welch Memorial Methodist Protessant Church
T. E. Pierce
O. L. Ruth
Bny
William Winslow
Luther Medlin
Odell Brown
Clyde Lowman
Governor Spear
Winifred Hiatt
James Easter
C. W. Hoover
Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
Mrs. Craig Biddle An Alcoholic Victim
The death of Mrs. Craig Biddle, a wealthy Philadelphia society woman, remains under cloud with investigators finding little evidence of foul play. A post mortem by Dr. A F Wagner suggested death resulted from alcoholism with no signs of poison, though further chemical analysis could provide more data.
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Los Angeles
Craig Biddle
A. F. Wagner
Bank In Ohio Robbed By Yeggmen Today
URBANA O Oct 19 A band of yeggs held citizens of North Lewisburg at bay early today blew the safe of the Bank of North Lewisburg and escaped with about 3500 in cash. Twelve explosions were heard between 2 and 330 am as telephone wires were cut and windows across the street were shattered. Merle Creviston cashier said citizens trying to reach the bank were ordered back by the bandits.
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Urbana
North Lewisburg
Bank of North
Goldsboro Scene of Fatal Automobile Crash
James Craddock 26 of Piney Grove township Sampson county died seven hours after a wreck on Mount Olive highway near Goldsboro. Miss Bessie Carter Seven Springs teacher was seriously injured losing an ear and badly cut. Several cars piled up as repairs halted traffic causing a three vehicle collision blocks from the scene.
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Goldsboro
James Craddock
Piney Grove Township
Sampson County
Mount Olive
Craddock
Bessie Carter
Seven Springs
Miss Carter
Carter
Five Robbers Active In New York Today
A band of five robbers, one in a policeman’s uniform, held up multiple locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. In the East Side restaurant attack eighteen patrons including five women were present. the Brookyn group’s boldest act was the holdup of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Goldman and their chauffeur, stealing jewelry worth $5,000 and $250 in cash after forcing their car to the curb.
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New York
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Lower East Side
Samuel Goldman
Eastern Parkway
State Planning To Buy License Plates
Raleigh October 19 the automobile license bureau of the department of revenue is considering bids to furnish 400000 automobile license plates for the year beginning July 1 1926 Bids were opened today and the department will announce the low bidder later this afternoon for the year ending June 30 1927
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Raleigh
Automobile License Bureau
Department of Revenue
Negro charged in live-stock killing near Trinity
Oscar Neal, a negro, was arrested near Trinity by Deputy Sheriff J F Black and brought to the city jail for investigation. He faces cruelty to animals charges after a horse died and several mules were injured at a construction camp. Neal denies the crime after being discharged Saturday.
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Oscar Neal
Trinity
J. F. Black
Randolph County
Neal
Graham Prince Orchestra at Broadhurst Tuesday and Wednesday
The Graham Prince orchestra brings a grand double bill to the Broadhurst for Tuesday and Wednesday performances.
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Graham Prince
Broadhurst
Chicago Fire
Comanche Passengers Reach Mayport After Steamer Fire
In dim lights at Mayport Florida on October 19 the burning steamer Comanche’s passengers and crew were rescued. The scene mixed pathos humor and tragedy as crowds watched lifeboats, cries rang out, and survivors carried ashore with little clothing or money, yet thankful to be alive.
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Mayport
Fla
St. Johns
Groun
Buying Orders On Market Stop Bears Buying Orders
In New York on October 19, a flood of buying orders sparked a sharp rally, erasing last Saturday’s late collapse. General Motors led the industrial advance with early gains of 1 to 5 points while rail shares surged, pushing New York Central to its highest price since 1910.
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New York
General Motors
New York Central
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R. B. Terry Publishers
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Park Ave
People’s Gas Buiding
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Stock Exchange
Will Irwin
America
Bethel
Gettysburg
M. E
Bradner
York
Almer
al Smith
A. P. Robertson
Ohio
Simpson County
O. K
Vadeville
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