Duke's Will Leaves Ten Million to Duke Hospital Project
The will of tobacco magnate James B. Duke filed for probate in Somerville New Jersey bequeaths 10000000 to the Duke endowment for medical school hospital and nurses home at Duke University Durham North Carolina. Four million is earmarked for construction and equipment. Executors named include Mrs Nanaline H Duke George G Allen and William R Perkins.
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New York
Duke
James B. Duke
Somerville
N. J
Duke University
Durham
N.C
Nanaline H. Duke
Duke Fifth Avenue
Rough Point
Newport
R. I
Lynne Wood
Myers Park
N. C
Doris
Duke Farms Company
New Jersey
Duke Endowment
Duke Power Company
George G. Allen
Hartsdale
William R. Perkins
Ontclair
Alexander H. Sands, Jr
William L. Baldwin
Frank E. Vantine
Arthur Stratford
Frederick E. Crocker
William Warren
George Roberts
Otto Schwartz
Simon William
Henry Turner
James Jones
Ella’ Sutton
Arthur Miles
Irving Echaffer
James Dymock
David Smith
Mrs. Lillian N. Duke Is Alive Says Friends
Reports of the death of Mrs. Lillian N. Duke, divorced wife of the late James B. Duke, tobac co magnate, were denied. Friends said she is ill at her New York home and not in need of funds, with two attended her at the apartment.
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Lillian N. Duke
New York
James B. Duke
Unusual Operations Performed Here By Dr J W Austin
Dr J W Austin, an eye nose and throat specialist, performed a remarkable operation to remove a thumb tack from a child's stomach after ingestion. The patient, Roy C Perston of 610 East Green Street, was taken to Guilford General hospital in critical condition and is now recovering. Earlier, a second child from 105 Campbell Street swallowed an earring and had the ring removed at hospital. both cases showcase his use of a flexible tube in extraction.
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J. W. Austin
Roy C. Perston
East Green Street
Guilford General Hospital
Austin
C. J. Foster
Campbell Street
Governors Seek Federal End to Inheritance Tax
A group of state governors urged the House Ways and Means Committee to end the federal estate tax, citing state rights concerns and revenue needs. They urged repeal, while noting some governors support retaining the tax if full credit is given to states with similar levies to maintain uniformity.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Florida
Mellon
Walker
Georgia
Whitfield
Mississippi
Trinkle
Virginia
McLean
North Carolina
McLeod
South Carolina
Peay
Tennessee
Iowa
Wisconsin
California
Oregon
Death of Winston-Salem furniture leader in Baltimore hospital
B F Huntley aged 62 prominent furniture maker from Winston-Salem died in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore on the operating table after two weeks of illness. He led multiple firms including Huntley Furniture Manufacturing and Huntley Stockton companies and held civic and religious roles. Survived by wife five daughters and a son. Funeral plans not yet announced. body to arrive in Winston-Salem tomorrow morning.
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B. F. Huntley
Winston-Salem
Baltimore
W. L. Jackson
High Point
Hunley
Johns Hopkins Hospital
B. F. Huntley Furniture Manufacturing Company
Huntley-Hill-Stockton Company
Huntley
Stockton Hill Company
Greensboro
Twin City
First Baptist Church
Josephine
Emma
Kathleen Huntley
B. F. Huntley, Jr
Presiding Bishop May Make Speech as Sue for Letter
New Orleans Oct 23 AP The presiding bishop may address the general convention on the triennial pastoral letter. A decision on the letter and on electing a committee to draft it was expected today. The convention debated ministry of Christian healing and votes for suffragans, with plans for devotional services and scholarships, and discussed province powers and possible Washington relocation.
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New Orleans
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
Edward Parsons
California
Christchurch
Ministry of Christian Healing
House of Deputies
Philip Cook
Delaware
National Council
Washington
H. R. Pulse
Cuba
William T. Manning
New York
Committee On Canons
General Convention
United States
China tariff conference in peril amid China unrest
London dispatch notes officials fear disturbances in China could delay the tariff conference in Peking. The Times editorial points out the paradox that orderly China is needed for the talks, yet the conference itself has sparked current upheaval.
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London
China
Peking
the Times
Oklahoma Methodist Conference votes unity with south church
Lawton Oklahoma October 23 The Oklahoma conference of the Methodist Episcopal church voted unanimously for unification with the Methodist Episcopal church south The conference also approved admitting laymen to the conference by a 113 to 35 vote
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Lawton
Okla
Oklahoma
Greeks Destroy Petrich But Do Not Enter Town
Vienna dispatch reports Bulgarian minister who cites Sofia saying Greek forces destroyed Petrich without entering the town and are pushing rapidly northward.
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Vienna
Sofia
Petrich
Mystery British plane crashes during navigability trials
Great Britain’s Napier S-4 flying boat crashed during navigability tests off Bayshore Park Baltimore. Captain Henry C Biard survived by life belt, but the craft disintegrated underwater. Captain Hubert Broad assisted. rescue followed. The accident affects tomorrow’s Schneider Cup race entries.
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Bayshore Park
Baltimore
Great Britain
Henry C. Biard
Biard
Supermarine
Broad
Bert Hinkler
Melbourn
Australia
Daughters Elect An Officer Today In Raleigh Convention
Mrs L B Newell of Charlotte was elected second vice president of the North Carolina Daughters of the Confederacy during the Raleigh convention closing session. Other officers include Mrs J Dolph Long president and Mrs H M London first vice president, with terms extended. The group voted to raise 1500 for Confederate cemetery beautification in Raleigh and approved a 200 subscription for historical research and record preservation.
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Elizabeth
City
L. B. Newell
Charlotte
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. Dolph Long
Graham
H. M. London
Raleigh
Charles S. Wallace
Morehead City
Emma Wallace
John H. Anderson
Fayetteville
Sidney P. Cooper
Henderson
Glenn Long
Newton
Allen Thompson
W. E. White
Louisburg
Crosses of Honor
W. P. Cowper
Gatesville
Children of the Confederacy
Andrew Faulkner
Feverish motor shares rally as Chandler Motors soars
Feverish activity in the motor shares surged near the close with Chandler Motors leaping 15 points to 52, often jumping a point or more between trades in a volatile session.
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New York
Chandler Motors
Gary Sees Great Prosperity Ahead for Nation
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel told the American Iron and Steel Institute at its 28th general meeting that the country stands on the eve of a new era of prosperity. He predicted that within the next year members will be turning away orders rather than seeking them.
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New York
United States
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
American Iron and Steel Institute
Mitchell Faces Court Martial Over Shenandoah Remarks
Colonel Mitchell is charged with conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline for statements after the Shenandoah crash. Specifications allege contemptuous remarks about the War and Navy departments and the air services. Trial set as general court martial next week with eight specifications under Article 96. Mitchell's counsel will handle further proceedings.
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Washington
Mitchell
Army
Navy Air Services
San Antonio
Shenandoah
War Department
Air Services
Kyle Rucker
Judge Advocate General’s Office
Joseph R. McMullen
Representative Reid
Ilinois
Navy Department
Santa Claus Leaves Rochester After Medical Stay
Santa Claus will depart Rochester today to resume Christmas preparations after treatment at a local hospital. Visitors swarmed his room, flowers crowded the door, and staff barred access as he admitted to children that he is Santa Claus. His home is listed as Douglas, Alaska.
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Rochester
Minn
Santa Claus
Thomas Tracy
Douglas
Alaska
Two Bodies Found From Submarine S 51 Disaster
Newport Illinois October 23 AP two more bodies were recovered today from the sunken submarine S 51 by navy divers confirming continued search efforts after the disaster.
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Newport
R. IL
Clyde Chernault Found Unconscious After Suspected Poisoning
Clyde Chernault, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Chernault, was found unconscious on Richardson Street last night. Police and city physician Dr. S. S. Coe treated him at headquarters and at home, his father saying he would have died within half an hour if help had not arrived.
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Clyde Chernault
J. L. Chernault
Young Chernault
Richardson Street
S. S. Coe
Mr. Chernault
Kingdom of God
George Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Rev. Stephens
George R. Brown
Dr. Brown
Moody
Sam Jones
South
Chapman
Brother Stephens
Greensboro Firm Granted Incorporation
The secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation to three firms: Westside Land Company of Greensboro with $100,000 authorized capital and $1,500 subscribed by W. F. Ross J. W. Money and J. S. Duncan of Greensboro. Carolina Transit Company of Durham with $50,000 authorized capital and $1,200 subscribed by M. E. Hart Mrs Irene Hart R. L. McMillan and Brantley Womble of Raleigh. Plateau Investment Company of Asheville with $25,000 authorized capital and $500 subscribed by H. C. Brewton J. F. Jenkins and F. B. McCoy of Asheville.
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Raleigh
Westside Land Company
Greensboro
W. F. Ross
J. W. Money
J. S. Duncan
Carolina Transit Company
Durham
M. E. Hart
Iréne Hart
R. L. McMillan
Brantley Womble
Plateau Investment Company
Asheville
H. C. Brewton
J. F. Jenkins
F. B. McCoy
Dad Day at Ohio State Iowa game features fathers in identical jerseys
Ohio State plans a special Dad's Day bench for fathers of Buckeye players at the Ohio State Iowa game. Fathers will wear the same numbers on their backs as their sons to be easily identified during the contest.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Iowa
Buckeye
Husky
Cat Eye Annie Recaptured Near Buffalo After Escape
Cat Eye Annie, famed confidence woman, was recaptured today by a workman in the attic of a partially constructed house in Kenmore just outside Buffalo. She had escaped yesterday from the Erie county jail.
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Buffalo
Cat Eye
Annie
Kenmore
Erie County
Omaha Selected as 1926 Scottish Rite Meeting City
Omaha Nebraska chosen by the supreme council of the Scottish Rite for the 1926 gathering with the date set for October 25. The selection confirms Omaha as the meeting host for the year.
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Washington
Omaha
Neb
Supreme Council of the
Scottish Rite of
Southern Jurisdiction
Five Thousand Hear Stephens On The Unpardonable Sin Sermon
Rev George Stephens preaches to a crowd of about 5000 in the tabernacle on The Unpardonable Sin. He declares blasphemy against the Holy Ghost as unforgivable and outlines sins against the Spirit by Christians and sinners. He praises tithing and urges offerings to support his ministry and the campaign.
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George Stephens
Tabernacle
Mr. Stephens
Evangelist
Burch Welborn Hurt In Auto Accident
High Point resident Burch Welborn suffered serious injuries in a car crash on the Winston Salem road. He was alone in the vehicle when it overturned and was taken to Guilford General Hospital for treatment.
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Burch Welborn
High Point
Winston- Salem Road
Mr. Welborn
Guilford General Hospital
Dublin Honors Archbishop Mannix With Freedom of City
An enormous Dublin crowd blocked traffic for two hours to welcome Archbishop Daniel J. Mannix of Melbourne Australia. He arrived to receive formally the freedom of the city voted to him in 1920, his support of the Irish republican cause having delayed the ceremony.
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Dublin
Daniel J. Mannix
Melbourne
Australia
Mannix
Lodge Reveals Senate Escape From League of Nations Trap
Washington Oct 23 AP Henry Cabot Lodge discloses in a forthcoming book how Republican leaders in 1919 avoided committing to the Covenant. He portrays Woodrow Wilson as driven by self interest and notes the Senate’s defeat of ratification despite reservations.
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Lodge
Senate
Washington
League of Nations
Henry Cabot Lodge
Scribners
Woodrow Wilson
League
Wilson
Mr. Lodge
Wilson Peace Commission
Paris
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