MacDonald Brightens Naval Accord Hopes
Washington reports a momentum toward full naval disarmament agreement as Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald plans a personal meeting with President Hoover. Officials say a near agreement on cruiser parity signals progress. Britain may cut cruisers from 70 to 50, while Hoover shifts on US reductions, paving a path to a general disarmament conference.
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Raid arrests target Gastonia textile workers mob
Police seized seven union men after a raid in Gastonia and Charlotte. The group faces investigation for alleged mob activity tied to the Loray mill dispute. Bond set at 1000 dollars each.
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Kiwanis Hear Education Topics At Luncheon Meeting
L R Johnston high school principal and Mrs Eva Edgerton head of adult education spoke to the Kiwanis club at the Country club. Johnston outlined the new high school organization and noted 1000 students received books and schedules on opening day. Edgerton described Buncombe county adult classes with 55 enrolled and 75 attending last night. Roy Spearman won the attendance prize as leaders planned programs for Constitution Week and the last quarter. Visitors included Victor Idol and Robert A McCuiston.
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London Eyes US Naval Accord As MacDonald Plans Visit
London reports MackDonald will sail September 28 on the Berengaria, reach New York October 4, and likely confer with President Hoover on naval reductions. Aimed at securing an accord before Parliament reconvenes, the trip signals strengthened Anglo American talks on disarmament.
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Eight communists held after gun seizure in Charlotte
Eight National Textile Workers Union organizers were jailed for investigation after detectives and deputies found firearms in their residence. Three automatic shotguns, two double barrel shotguns, and 500 shotgun shells were seized as officers questioned the men and searched for car owners tied to local licenses.
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Ringling Buys Five More Circuses Amid NYC Deal
Circus magnate John Ringling expands his empire by purchasing Sells-Floto Hagenbeck Wallace Sparks John Robinson and the Al G Barnes Wild Animal Show. The price was not disclosed as he shifts focus after failing to seal dates with Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Foundry to Rise in High Point by Industrial Electric firm
Officials of the Industrial Electric and Machine Company announce immediate erection of a new foundry on Park Street beside the Silk Mill spur. C. E. Kellam of Biscos and A. Monroe of Asheboro will equip and operate the plant, bringing modern iron casting closer to orders. Bartlett credited for securing the industry.
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No Place Like It Landlady Joke Punchline
A humor caption features a landlady scolding a lodger for not offering rent after a month while the lodger quips that living there felt like home since nothing was paid. The exchange captures light satire on hospitality and payment expectations.
Farmers National Grain Corp to Locate HQ in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune reports the $20 million Farmers' National Grain Corporation is likely to set its headquarters in Chicago. A 16-member committee of cooperative farmers will finish plans next week as the giant cooperative aims to stabilize relations with the farm board and assist small farmers with financing, while opening sales agencies in major cities at home and abroad.
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Great Hobo Near Death in Iowa City
The hobos king James Speed Murphy lies dying in the University hospital in Iowa City as his open road domain dwindles. His nightly gatherings in railroad jungle zones mark a fading frontier lifestyle once feared and famed.
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Self Proclaimed Greatest Hobo Passes Through
A 60-year-old self described greatest hobo of all time arrived after being brought from Manchester Iowa where he was en route to Omaha to set up a hobo college. He is known as the knight of the road and is traveling to promote his cause.
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