Governor Lauds Dukes Bic Gifts to Duke University
Governor McLean praised James B. Duke's princely gifts to Duke University at the Durham Kiwanis, predicting a new era of expansion for Durham and the state. He argued there is room for all higher institutions, lauded Durham's independence, and tied Duke’s generosity to the South’s growth and wealth.
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Duke University
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Duke
University of North Carolina
New South
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Stoke University
Duel Ends in Death in Union City Gunfight
In Union City a gun battle ended with one gunman killed and police Lt Emil Fuhrmann critically wounded after a chase that halted when the robbers’ car overturned following a Woolen Truck hold up. Three officers and five gunmen were involved in the exchange.
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Union City
Fuhrmann
Comedienne Seeks Annulment Over Marriage Clause
Ann Murdock sues to recover $150000 in securities alleging a Nevada divorce decree that barred her husband and his first wife from near New York is invalid. Powers still hopes for reconciliation as she cites mental mistreatment and a dispute over securities.
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Ann Murdock
Husband
New York
Comedienne
Harry C. Powers
Florence Grell
Nevada
Miss Murdock
Irene Ann Coleman
Powers
District Juniors Hold 14th District Meeting At Reidsville
J W Sechrest and Col D H Milton head a list of High Point attendees at the 14th district meeting of the Junior Order United American Mechanics in Reidsville. The session opens at 2 30 this afternoon with hundreds expected, featuring speakers including Thomas H Walters national councillor Joseph D Tunison and James L Wilmer. Local officers say the national councillor’s presence draws Juniors from across the state. The 14th district covers multiple groups in the region.
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Col
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High Point
United American Mechanics
Reidsville
Thomas H. Walters
Philadelphia
Joseph D. Tunison
New York
James L. Wilmer
National Officers to Speak at Junior Order Meet In Rockingham
The Junior Order councils in Rockingham and Caswell counties prepare for a meeting closing tonight with national officers speaking. National Councillor Walters and other leaders will visit Lexington where a Junior Order orphanage is being established. New York cotton markets opened barely steady and then recovered, with December up 13 points as buying supported by weather news and Liverpool cables.
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Caswell
Walters
Lexington
Liverpool
Meighen Wins Victory in Ottawa Constituency
Right Honorable Arthur Meighen, Conservative leader, defeats progressive challenger Harry Leader in Ottawa Ontario electoral race. Meighen secured victory as the campaign concluded.
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Meighen
Ottawa
Ont
Arthur Meighen
Harry Leader
Portage La Prairie Labour Fight Shapes Commons Vote
A tight battle in Portage La Prairie ends with a preliminary tally showing 120 Conservative seats to 91 Liberal in the House of Commons. Premier MacKen is referenced as leading the conservative side amid the closely watched result.
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Portage, la Prairie
House of Commons
MacKen
King's party holds firm as progressives lead in polls
The report notes King's party appears solid while progressives hold 12 seats. Independents and labor show uncertainty with two and 18 seats described as doubtful, suggesting a tight balance in ongoing contests.
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Zie King
Progressives
Labor
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