Air Service probes suspend Col Mitchell amid inquiry
Some witnesses in the aviation investigation are air experts of a sort. Col. Mitchell has been relieved of active army duty, giving him time to appear in the aircraft inquiry. His suspension by General Hinds mirrors a military arrest in effect, noted as the air service uses the moment to highlight modest appropriations.
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Air
Col
Mitchell
Army
Col. Mitchell
Hinds
Patrick
Army Air Service
John L. Hines
Andrigadier
Hugh Drum
Congress
House Aircraft Committee
Weeks
Air Service
Navy
Attention to Dayton case deaths and army leadership shifts
Dudley Field Malone notes the possible death of a prominent Dayton case counsel member at Mr. Bryan's end and questions if it would be seen as retribution. Acting Secretary Davis defends критicism of air service subordinates while General Hinds relieves Colonel Mitchell for alleged insubordination.
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Air Service
Dudley Field Malone
Dayton
Bryan
Davis
Hinds
Mitchell
Trial Delay for Raleigh Officer in Holt Case Cited Counsel Illness
The trial of Jesse Wyatt Raleigh police captain who killed Stephen Holt Smithfield is postponed again by judge order. The continuance follows illness of a defense counsel member, underscoring the advantage of multiple lawyers in the case.
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Jesse Wyatt
Raleigh
Stephen Holt
Smithfield
Textile Market Shifts Restoring Demand Amid Drought
The Cotton goods market shows revived activity as buyers seek deliveries they cannot obtain, with print cloths leading. Textile World cites drought curbing factory output, reducing surplus and pushing prices up, while manufacturers face a dual impact and must adjust.
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Charlotte Observer
Made-in-Carolinas Show Opens in Charlotte
The Made-in-Carolinas Exposition begins in Charlotte marking the annual display of industrial progress from North and South Carolina. The event blends entertainment with education as the two states share rivers and industry, fostering cross state ties and mutual commercial development.
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Tate
Virginia
South Carolina
Farlette
Charlotte
Carolinas
North Carolina
Cvr
Jimison Out As A Wake Forest Student
The text discusses Wake Forest College's reaction to Tom Jimison, a former minister denied matriculation after a campus whisky raid. It argues his case caused unnecessary publicity and suggests better deterrence comes from decisive law enforcement.
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Wake Forest College
Wake Forest
Tom Jimison
Jimison
University of the State
Charlotte
Wrong Pedestrian Near President Sparks Car Fine
Retired Baltimore man Mr. Smith, 56, driving in Washington, neared the President as a guard halted his car. He was cited for reckless driving and paid a $35 fine after bond to appear, insisting he did not come within 20 feet of the President. The incident recalls Old Wilson golf scare days.
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Mr. Smith
Baltimore
Washington
The Sheriff Who Knows Nobody
A sheriff admits he did not recognize anyone in the mob involved, a phrase common in lynching reports from Southern states, highlighting the era of mob violence and limited identification by law enforcement.
Ideal Shoe Store Opens Its Doors in High Point
The Ideal Shoe store on Main and Washington streets opened Saturday with owner-manager H. L. Ridenhour. He thanked the public for the response to Friday's ad in the Enterprise but noted freight delays kept stock and chairs from being ready. He expects full stock and seating by week’s end.
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Main
Washington Streets
High Point
H. L. Ridenhour
Mr. Ridenhour
Northern Lights In Fine Sunday Display Over Wide Territory
The Aurora Borealis lit the sky last night and today with luminescent bands from the zenith, observed across Montana and as far east as northern Illinois. Telegraph wires were disrupted by atmospheric electrical agitation reported by telegraph companies.
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Chicago
Auto Crash on North Main Street Leaves Injured
A white woman riding in a Studebaker was injured when a Ford coupe struck the car near Bain Avenue on North Main Street around 6 PM. The Studebaker had stopped for a traffic signal. the Ford driver suffered minor windshield cuts. Police did not obtain names.
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Studebaker
North Main Street
Bain Avenue
Ford
Lee Collins Missing Father of Floyd Collins
Sioux City Iowa reports police unchecked search for Lee Collins father of Floyd Collins missing since Saturday after leaving the fair grounds. He reportedly carried a large sum of money and authorities fear foul play.
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Lee Collins
Sioux City
Iowa
Floyd Collins
Sand Cace
Collins
Fair Grounds
Farmer Charle Rollins Shot Dead At Home
Rock Hill South Carolina reports Charle Rollins a middle aged farmer was found dead of shotgun wounds at his home with a gun by his side. Authorities investigate the shooting.
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Rock Hill
S. C
Charle Rollins
Negro Lynched Near Milledgeville In Georgia
The Macon News reports Willie Dixon an inmate at the state game sanitarium Milledgeville who killed Wise Amy Oxford was taken from the institution last night and lynched by a mob in Macon Georgia authorities report no further details
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Macon
Macon News Today
Willie Dixon
Milledgeville
Wise Amy Oxford
Exposition officials discuss 1926 Southern show plans
William G. Serrine and S E Boney promote the Southern Exposition to be held next September 1926. They praise North Carolina craft and resources, with Asheville hosting a western exhibit and a state canvas to display industrial growth and bonds.
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William G. Serrine
Greenville
S. C
S. E. Boney
Raleigh
Columbia
8. C
North Carolina
Mr. Boney
Carolina
New York
High Point
Massachusetts
Ohio
Connecticut
South
New England
Gov
McLean
Asheville
Serrine
Naval Inquiry Starts On Wreck of Dirigible
A naval court of inquiry begins in Lakehurst New Jersey to examine the Shenandoah wreck. Witnesses include survivors residents of Ohio and Col William Mitchell with a plan to determine if water storage tank changes affected the disaster. The court head is Rear Admiral Hilary J. Jones with Capt Lewis B. McBridge and Commander John H. Powers. The session opens at 1 30 p m.
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Naval Inquiry
Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Court of Inquiry
Shenandoah
Air Service
Washington
Coolidge
Ohio
Hilary J. Jones
Navy General Board
Lewis B. McBridge
Construction Corps
John H. Powers
Paul Foley
Ralph C. Pennoyer
Murder Charge Filed Against Holt Family In Fox Lake Death
Arthur Holt and his daughter Mrs. Clara Harcy were charged with murder in the death of Mrs. Holt at the family summer home in Fox Lake. Albert Harcy, the son-in-law, was jailed as the investigation cites a bullet entering the head as not consistent with self defense. Holt and his daughter claim Mrs. Holt shot herself after a quarrel.
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Arthur Holt
Clara M Harcy
Chicago
Arthur
Holt
Albert Harcy
Fox Lake
A. V. Smith
Will Davis Paroled by Governor From Murder Sentence
Will Davis, sentenced to 12 to 20 years for second degree murder in Cumberland County Supreme Court in March 1923, was granted parole by Governor McLean on the recommendation of pardon commissioner H Hoyle Sink. New evidence and the chance he may be used as a witness in federal court prompted the parole, with supervision by Sheriff H H McGeachy.
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Raleigh
Will Davis
McLean
Cumberland County
Supreme Court
H. Hoyle Sink
H. H. McGeachy
Inquiry Opened Into Air Department Conditions
An inquiry into air department conditions reviews military aviation policy and proposed improvements. Acting secretary outlines recommendations on aircraft research and procurement, personnel expansion, coast defense missions, and a civil air navigation bureau under commerce.
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Davis
Air Service
Lassiter Board
Army
Navy
War Department
Bureau of Civil Air Navigation
Department of Commerce
Air defense hearings begin as presidential board takes up probe
The president's special air board opens hearings at 10 30 a m with Acting Secretary of War Davis as the first witness. Davis had urged the board's creation after renewed charges involving Colonel William Mitchell, whose testimony helped spark the investigation. Dwight aides push for uncovering facts amid criticism of aircraft matters.
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Washington
Special Air Board
Davis
William Mitchell
Army Air
Mitchell
House
Dwight
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W. G. Serrine
S. LE. Boney
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Nickle
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