Prominent Church Figure Sought in Hall Mills Slaying Case
Special Deputy Attorney General Mott disclosed a corroborating witness to the story of Mrs. Jane Gibson who testified she witnessed the Sept. 14 slaying of Rev. Edward Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills. He said the case is complex but not a mystery and will be presented to the grand jury as the investigation continues.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Mott
Jane Gibson
Edward Hall
Eleanor Mills
Clevelandwoman on trial for carnival promoter murder
In Cleveland Oct 27 Mrs Mabel Champion sits trial for first degree murder over the fatal scuffle at a New Haven restaurant. Witness W H Conklin testified her husband Anstee Champion urged her to shoot and described three deliberate shots at Thomas J O Connell carnival promoter who died after the restaurant confrontation.
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Cleveland
Thomas J. O’connell
New Haven
Conn
Mabel Champion
W. H. Conklin
Conklin
O'Connell
Anstee Champion
Seventh Ding To Hear Speeches By Miss Alexander
Charlotte woman Miss Julia Alexander travels the seventh district to rally Democratic support as Chairman Dave Norwood plans a full week of appearances. Inflation of campaign energy follows a strong showing, while Insurance Commissioner Stacey Wade pushes bankers to curb wildcat schemes and protect investors. Local road contest sparks vocal opposition to a Wentworth spray road project amid Mountainfield manufacturing concerns. Crop prospects and political chatter close the dispatch.
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Raleigh
Slammer
Dave Norwood
State Democratic Executive Committee
Julia Alexander
Charlotte
Mary Henderson
Norwood
Marion Butler
Ile
Congress
Doughton
Ike Campbell
Lindsay Patterson
Morrigan
Albemarle
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Oxford
Durham
Benson
Weldon
Wilson
Everyody
Stacey Wade
Commonwealth
Blue Sky
Wade
State Highway Commission
Rockingham County
Wentworth
Spray-Leaksville
Marshall Field Company
Mott to Question Churchman in Tail-Mills Murder Inquiry
Wilbour A. Mott special deputy attorney general plans to interview a prominent churchman to corroborate Mrs. Jane Gibson eye witness statements. He may seek the churchman's arrest if not a witness as he gathers data about letters Mrs Eleanor Mills allegedly left at the church store. The case centers on the killing of Rev Edward Hal and Mrs Mills.
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New Bhiunswick
N. J
Wilbour A. Mott
Jane Gibson
Mott
Eleanor RK. Mills
Edward W. Hal
Francis Stephens Hall
Philips Place
Gibson
Hall and
Stephens
Strange Hallow’s Eve sights on Hamilton street
Passersby report odd and eerie sights around a modest building on Hamilton street as Halloween nears. The scene features black arched shapes, owl calls from trees, witches on stick horses, and distant wild shrieks from within the premises.
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Hamilton Street
Montana rector killed by woman in Havre
The Rev. Edward J. Christler rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church and missionary in Milk River valley was shot and killed in his Havre home. Mrs. Margaret Carlton, a congregant and wife of a former district judge now in California, is believed to be the slayer. She later committed suicide.
High Point Population Ties City’s Federal Reserve Recognition
High Point’s population of 14 302 excludes it from the Federal Reserve system list for North Carolina’s fifth district. The city seeks inclusion by extending its city limits, aiming to surpass 20 000 and gain recognition in the Debits to Individual Account listing. Voters are urged to vote for boundary extension on November 21 to attain this status.
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High Point
North Carolina
Asheville
Burhan
Charlotte
Greensboro
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
High
Federal Reserve System
Lmits
Navy Day speech by Rear Admiral Rodman urges 100 percent navy
Des Moines Iowa October remarks credit the navy with national independence and global standing. Rodman, who commanded battleship forces with the grand fleet in WWI, calls citizens to press Congress for a ready 100 percent navy and warns political divisions hinder defense.
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Admiral Rodman
Navy
Des Moines
United States
Hugh Rodman
Congress
Pages announced for convention by North Carolina DAR
The North Carolina division of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets with the Alexander Martin chapter next week for a four session conference in Wesley Memorial church. Seventeen towns will send fifty two delegates with national officers expected including Maryland president general. Pages include Mrs Comer Covington and Miss Helen Reynolds along with four others.
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North Carolina
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Alexander Martin
Maryland
Wesley Memorial Church
H. A. Millis
Comer Covington
Regent’s
Helen Reynolds
William Simonds
Catharine Raymond
Leslie Pickens
Roland Holton
O'Brien Bakery Opens Tomorrow In High Point
O Brien bakery of Winston-Salem expands to High Point in the Barbee building on Wrenn street. The new shop will offer bread and cakes made to eat with modern equipment and aims to be among the citys best.
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Q O’brien
High Point
Barbee Building
Wrenn Street
O’brien
Winston-Salem
Birth Announcement for Jennie Pauline Pierce
Born to Mr and Mrs N. Pierce of Willowbrook street a daughter named Jennie Pauline on October 24.
Plan to develop Southern Appalachians with lakes and ponds
John Nolen urged the Western North Carolina Tourist conference to pursue a regional plan over decades to boost tourism by adding ponds and lakes in the Southern Appalachians, arguing mountains and rivers are fine but water features are needed for a thriving tourist area. He stressed a broader regional survey and long term adoption of the plan. In Lincolnton the North Carolina Synod of the Southern Presbyterian church settled its stewardship budget, allocating 26 percent to the committee and setting conditions for raising the total, while debating the synodical manager’s salary and praising J B Spillman’s work as secretary. The synod will reconvene in October 1923.
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Ashevil
Appalachian
John Nolen
North Carolina
Tourist Association of
Lincolnton
Synod of North Carolina
Southern Presbyterian Church
Committee On Stewardship
Synod
Dssemblir
Synod Committee
J. B. Spillman
Precinct Registration Books Replaced in High Point Township
The sixth precinct book was lost at the county deeds office and a new book will be made from the 1929 poll book for that precinct. The first precinct book burned accidentally, and a new book for the first ward will be kept with both parties’ copies. Republican leaders deny a settlement agreement, while Democrats urge fair inclusion of registrants.
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High Point Township
O. C. Cox
Democratic Committee
Tf. C. Hoyle
County Board of Elections
L. J. Ingram
Cox
Hoyle
Republian
Jurors Weep As Woman Testifies in Rosier Case
Mrs Saxon Reid testified in Philadelphia that Oscar Rosier beat her daughter before childbirth and that Arthur Rosier spread rumors of infidelity. She describes the alleged abuse as jurors and spectators react emotionally during the trial of Mrs Cathedrine Rosier for the killing of her husband and his stenographer.
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Philadelphia
Saxon Reid
Cathedrine Rosier
Oscar
Mildred G. ‘Recitt
Rosier
Oscar Rosier
Arthur Rosier
Major Mabee Visits Salvation Army Hall Address
A large audience greets Major Walter Mabee of Atlanta as he delivers The Door Was Shut at the Salvation Army hall at Rusell Street and Mangum Avenue. He reviews local post books, praises High Point work under Ensign Thomas, and enrollment of three new members closes the session after an open air rally on North Main Street with about 200 people in attendance.
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Walter Mabee
Atlanta
Hall of the
Salvation Army
Russell Street
Mangum Avenue
Mabee
United States
High Point
Ensign Thomas
Commodore Morris
Winston-Salem
Adjutant Henderson
Greensboro
North Main Street
Robbins Improves as Abcess Threat Is Quelled
The friends of C. C. Robbins report he is slowly improving at his home south of the city after a threatened abscess, easing concern among relatives and neighbors.
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Mer
Robbins
C. C. Robbins
Revival and political meetings in High Point area
Greensboro preacher Turner will speak tonight at Tikowelock Green Street Baptist as revival continues. In Fike auditorium a school election will host Democratic speakers and county office candidates while Perris' store hosts a Republican meeting with Price and Blake as speakers.
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de. JA. Chrde Turner
Greensboro
Tikowelock
Green Street
Fikewelock
FE. Spruill
Tit @elock
Price
Salisbury
Charles F. Blake
General Assembly
63 Of 65 Citizens Back High Point City Limits Extension
A High Point citizen told The Enterprise that among 65 people he spoke with since yesterday morning 63 favored extending the city limits. He described discussions with employers, employees, bakers, laborers, Democrats and Republicans from all walks of life, rich and poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Enterprisee
Woman arrested in suspected poisoning of husband and exes
Chicago police and the coroner investigate illness of Jos Klimek as Tillie Klimek and her son are held. The inquiry focuses on four former husbands and life insurance policies as Klimek reported pain and threats, with two family dogs dying after eating scraps.
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Chicago
Tillie Klimek
Jos. Klimek
Klimek
Registrars Open Voting Books for High Point Extension Vote
Registrars will again be at polling places tomorrow to register voters for the November 21 High Point city limits extension election. Books open about 7 am and stay open until sunset as locals discuss the proposal and taxes, with supporters urging expansion and opponents voicing concern over potential tax rises.
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High Point
Mussolini to meet Facta as crisis rocks Italian cabinet
Rome dispatch reports Benito Mussolini arriving to discuss the crisis with Premier Facta amid rumors of a new fascist cabinet. King Emmanuel to consult with senate and chamber leaders as Giolitti returns to Rome. possible alliance with Giolitti Orlando or Salandra cabinets noted.
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Rome
Penito Mussolini
Fascisti
Facta
Gioltti
Orlando
Salanara
Emanuel
Titoni
Nichola
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Benito Maesilini
Republican fund tops 424 thousand in campaign
The Republican National Committee reported 424000 plus raised for the current campaign and 421 thousand spent by Wednesday night leaving 623 dollars on hand. Treasurer Fred Upham filed the report with the House clerk. Major donor was R B Mellon of Pittsburgh with twenty five thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Fred Upham
House of Representatives
R. BR. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Treassury
Woman Found Shot and Beaten in West Woods Grave
In Painesville Ohio a woman about 30 was discovered buried in a shallow grave eight miles west of town. She had been shot and beaten with clothing torn from her body and no identification was found on the garments.
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Painesville
Here
Cotton futures dip as market climbs but fluctuates
In New York the cotton market opened with a decline of 16 to 20 points and traded with narrow, irregular fluctuations. Futures listed December 23.85 January 24.40 March 23.45 May 23.40 July 23.28 amid broad active business and divided orders.
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New York
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Ica Spies
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Ila
Wilbur Mott
Mrs. Gibson
Vs. Fiah
Miss Alexander
G. 'O. P. Banks
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Western
Carolina
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