Raleigh ex-detective Jesse Wyatt pardoned by governor
Jesse Wyatt former Raleigh police chief of detectives who killed Stephen Holt in 1925 received a full pardon from Governor McLean after serving most of a sentence for manslaughter. Wyatt had only about 20 days left, with supporters urging clemency though some officials cautioned a court act is required.
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Raleigh
Jesse Wyatt
McLean
Wyatt
Stephen S. Holt
Smithfield
Frank Nash
Garland E. Midgette
Ben R. Lacy
Exoneration in Richmond Thefts Clears W C Jones
W C Jones a local sign painter was arrested in Richmond on suspicion of stealing gold leaf but has been fully exonerated. Chicago authorities found no charges, per letters from A S Wright Richmond detective captain and Collins Denny Jr attorney.
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W. C. Jones
Richmond
Mr. Jones
Chicago
A. S. Wright
Collins Denny, Jr
P. A. Jones
Six Damage Suits Prompt Removal of Emma Camp
Asheville area reports six damage suits totaling about 60000 dollars filed against Asheville Construction Co for allegedly nuisances caused by a convict camp at Emma across the French Broad river. The camp's 134 prisoners and guards were moved to the state prison in Raleigh, with officials offering no detailed statements.
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Asheville
Emma
Asheville Construction Co
French Broad River
Raleigh
City Banks Announce Labor Day Monday Closures
City bank officials say all banking houses will close on Monday September 6 for Labor Day. People needing banking services should use Saturday instead to complete their transactions.
Call money and time loan rates steady with varied collateral
New York money market inputs show call money steady at 4 1 2 with closing bid 4 1 2. Time loans hold at 4 3 4 to 4 7 8 for 60-90 days and 4 7 8 for 4-6 months. Prime mercantile paper at 4 1 2.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Metal Prices Steady Across Copper Tin Lead Zinc Antimony
Copper dull with spot and futures at 1438. Tin firm with spot near 6612 and nearby 6612, futures 6475. Iron steady with no price change. Lead steady at spot 890. Zinc steady with East St. Louis spot and futures at 740 and 745. Antimony spot 1600.
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New York
East St. Louis
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Auction
Chicago on Sept 3 AP reports potato receipts include five cars on track 139 with total U S shipments at 483 cars. Market described as fair and steady with Wisconsin round whites at 250 275 bulk 225 245 Minnesota round whites best 225 240 ordinary 190 220 and Ohio sacks around 225 385 continuing trade notes.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Foreign exchange rates fixed in early September
New York reports easy foreign exchanges with quotations in cents. Rates show Great Britain at 4853-16 for demand and 485 11-16 for cables, 60 day bills on banks at 481%, and assorted values for France Germany Belgium and others including Tokyo Shanghai Montreal and Argentina.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho
Slovakia
Jugo Slavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Easy on Slow Cables
The New Orleans cotton market opened easy as cables underperformed. Early trades show declines of four to six points with Oct 1764, Dec 1765, and Jan 1763-1766, as near to late months shift and offerings are absorbed. A private crop report states condition 55.4 and indicated yield 14,890,000 bales.
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New Orleans
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid South Ship Rumors
The New York cotton market opened steady with minor gains and early selling on March as prices drifted. Rumors of southern cotton shipments to New York and favorable weather news helped cap declines, with quotes near yesterday’s close and accurate opening levels for October through May futures.
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New York
Liverpool
Wheat prices firm as rain in Canada supports market
Chicago grain notes firmer tone with wheat leading the upturn as December contracts rise. Corn oats and provisions advance after a wavering start amid rain in Canada and steady Liverpool market, with early quotes improving from open.
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Chicago
Canada
Liverpool
Market Opens Narrow on Holiday Readjustment
Wall Street trading opens with small moves as investors adjust ahead of the holiday. Rail stocks show demand with western carriers favored. U S Steel and General Motors start fractionally lower amid heavy profit taking. Foreign exchange opens strong francs and sterling. numerous listed issues populate the tape with varied results.
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Wall Street
New York
U. S. Steel Common
General Motors
Locomouvs
Wiguinor
Torch Labs ci Ae
Bethlehem Stil
Pet
oSeweck
Ohio
Chic
Mil
St. P
Northwestern
St. Ctfs
le Taporg
St. L
San Fran
Consolidated Gas Oisca
Davidson Chemical
BOS
Au Port de
NOM v
Ei Us
Eas
Nor
Iron Greetfs
INGE
Puston Ge
Maceon Moore
Combustion Ting
Pere Vontet
Diet Sear
Gack
St. Micro
BSG
Kansas City Southern
Breese
Bees
Louisville and Nash
Mariand
Mid-Continent Pet
BRON
GGG Tee
Missouri Bac
Montgomery Ward
TOCK
Fockk Acs
Moeks
Norfolk and Western
Chile
Southern Dairies
Southern Pacific
Infant Lougene Tuttle Dies After Short Illness
Lougene Tuttle infant son of Mr and Mrs E R Tuttle aged 3 months died at 503 East Commerce Street yesterday afternoon after a two day illness born April 20 1926. Survived by parents two brothers Dennis and Thurman funeral held at the residence with Rev O L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating burial in Mechanicsville Baptist Church cemetery.
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Lougene Tuttle
E. R. Tuttle
East Commerce Street
High Point
Dennis
Thurman Tuttle
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Baptist Church
Mechanicsville
Freshman Bible of Carolina Sent to 700 plus in Chapel Hill
More than 700 handbooks were mailed to incoming UNC freshmen as the Y M C A issued its annual guide. The yellow and black edition for the class of 1930 includes changes and corrections, prep details, and campus information with photos.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Memorial Hall
A. H. Patterson
Prison lifetimer makes best of prison life at Raleigh
Will Campbell serving life for murder at Oteen prison after reprieve for mental incapacity runs a small prison store for inmates and visitors. He works on flower beds and behind the counter, insisting life in prison mirrors army discipline and that the store, run with 5 percent profit, aids fellow prisoners. Superintendent Pou praises Campbell as popular and improving in health.
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Raleigh
Will Campbell
Campbell
Buncombe County
Oteen Hospital
George Ross Pou
Pou
Causes of Foley wreck blamed on crew signals failure
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials say disregard of signals by the eastbound freight train locomotive crew caused last night's crash near Foley Pennsylvania. Three trainmen were killed and several other persons injured.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Foley
Governor backs dairy industry push in North Carolina
Raleigh September 3 AP The governor shows strong support for promoting dairying in the state. His Wisconsin visit deepened his interest as dairying groups increasingly seek speeches from him.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
McLean
Wisconsin
Governor Praises North Carolina Dairying Potential
The governor compared North Carolina and Wisconsin dairy resources, praising Wisconsin cheese quality while noting North Carolina's mild winters allow extended outdoor grazing. He suggested North Carolina could develop a dairy industry rivaling the Midwest, given favorable conditions and growth.
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North Carolina
Wisconsin
Middle West
Berry Withdraws From Transatlantic Sikorsky Flight
Captain Homer Berry withdrew his claim to join Captain Rene Fonck on the projected Sikorsky trans Atlantic flight. His demand to be included on the flight crew caused dissension among interested parties.
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Berry
New York
Sept. S
Homer Berry
Rene Fonck
Intelligence test sparks flag miscount by chorus girls
In New York on September 3 Professor Kenneth Williams gave an intelligence test to chorus girls who claimed the flag has 48 stripes and 13 stars. Some participants could not perform basic arithmetic.
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Ruby
New York
Kenneth Williams
United States
Poultry Prices steady on Chicago market
Chicago market reports on September 3 show poultry receipts of 7 cars with mixed live prices for fowls springs turkeys roosters ducks and geese ranging from 12 to 34 cents.
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Chicago
Roosters
Cauble Named Luther League President in China Grove
Frank Cauble of High Point was elected president of the Luther League for the ensuing year at the organization’s annual convention in China Grove. Lee Cauble, Rosa Sox, Grace Rhyne, Miriam Spiry, J. L. Norris and Ray Taylor named as officers and delegates with Albemarle invited for next year’s meeting. Dr. H. C. Boehner delivered the final address as the community choir from China Grove provided music.
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Frank Cauble
High Point
Luther League
China Grove
Lee Cauble
Salisbury
Rosa Sox
Hickory
Grace Rhyne
Dallas
Miriam Spiry
Mount Pleasant
J. L. Norris
Boone
Ray Taylor
First Lutheran Church
Albemarle
H. C. Boehner
Mansfield
Ohio
League
Beetles Suppressed By Beer Trap Tactic
At Bedwas council Trethomas faces a beetle infestation. The medical officer recommends a simple solution placing a bowl of beer in the kitchen each night to trap the insects. This old tale reflects practical pest control advice for households amid urban pest issues.
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London
Bedwas
Monmouthshire
Trethomas
Children Die In Saskatchewan House Fire
Die As Parents Toil reports a Saskatoon area blaze in which John Zeleny aged 5 and his brother Mike aged 3 suffocated after their home burned while parents were working in the fields. The mother, last to leave, kept the latch engaged.
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Penly, Sask
John Zeleny
Mike
Husband sues wife over car wreck damages
Edmonton report says James B. Smith sues his wife Minnie in the supreme court for 2835 dollars claiming ruined clothes and personal injuries after a motor car driven by Minnie skidded into a ditch.
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Edmonton
Alta
Minnie
James B. Smith
Supreme Court
Evans shines in Indianapolis memory
A recollection from last week recalls Chick Evans lighting the scene in darkness at Indianapolis, noting his standout performance and how no one could compare to that boy.
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Chick Evans
Indianapolis
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