Macon elects Anderson water commissioner and unions shift
In Macon Georgia on September 18 the civil service commission reversed its stance on deunionizing the police and fire departments and assumed full oversight. John L Anderson won the water commissioner post by a narrow margin over Cliff Wilna and Mallory Taylor. Chief Martin Thompson pledged order as officers agreed to follow commands. Two thousand textile workers resumed work as mills reopened.
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Macon Federation of Trades
Civil Service Commission
Macon
Martin Thompson
Toledo Club Tops Nationals In Exhibition Game
The Toledo club of the American association defeated the New York Nationals in an exhibition game here this afternoon.
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Toledo Club
American Association
New York Nationals
Train Delayed by Coal Depletion Near Tickville
A locomotive arriving in Tickville was several hours late last week after its engine died due to a coal shortage. The engineer later discovered the train was out of coal, causing the breakdown and delay.
Henstep Abandons Farming Plan Amid Conflicting Farm Papers
Fletcher Henstep abandons the idea of farming after reading numerous farm papers. He remains undecided on which path to take, as the conflicting information leaves him on the fence about the best method.
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Fletcher Henstep
Store Clerk Duties Mix Up at Rye Straw Shop
Cricket Hicks worked as a clerk in the Rye Straw store for several days while the proprietor performed the cashier duties throughout his tenure.
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Cricket Hicks
Rye Straw
Revenue Raider Sheriff Jeter Pritchard Gains Notoriety
Asheville September report highlights Mitchell county Sheriff Jeter Pritchard, nephew of Judge J G Pritchard, expanding his record by seizing illicit stills. The latest raid targeted Julius Conley near Penland by Toe River, with Conley set to appear in Asheville US district court. Most seizures occur around Grassy and Snow creeks.
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Asheville
Sherrif Jeter Pritchard
Mitchell County
J. G. Pritchard
Julius Conley
Toe River
Penland
Contey
United States District Court
James E. Boyd
Greensboro
Culpepper to Open Revival at Wesley Memorial
High Point anticipates the arrival of Burke Culpepper a famed revivalist to begin a series of meetings at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church tonight Dr Culpepper described as a strong evangelist whose sermons mix zeal with a spirit of love Letters from prominent citizens of many towns praise High Point for securing the noted preacher expected to reach High Point late this afternoon
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Supreme council adopts Bulgarian treaty for delivery Friday
Paris dispatch reports the supreme council has definitively adopted the Bulgarian treaty which will be delivered to Bulgarian plenipotentiaries Friday morning.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Ireland Looks Ten North Carolina For New Ideas
Ireland considers adopting ideas from North Carolina as part of a broader plan discussed in Raleigh on September 18. Officials explore policy testing across regional partnerships to boost economic and social programs.
Sanity Hearing Draws 50 Jurors in Williams Case
Rows of spectators have filled Rowan superior court as the sanity of T C Williams is to be passed upon today. Williams faces a criminal assault charge, with the sanity issue delaying proceedings and the jury to be drawn from 50 volunteers. A broad note on rural art education accompanies the legal item, citing North Carolina efforts and Irish reception. A Swiss milkmaid with a musical voice is noted for reportedly boosting milk yields.
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Rowan Superior Court
T. C. Williams
Krider
Williams
United States
George W. Russell
J. F. Miller
Carolina State Board of Agriculture
Want Help Then Telephone C of C
The secretary of the chamber of commerce reported many High Point residents have called seeking employment in recent days. Stenographers bookkeepers and laborers seek work, and employers needing help are urged to contact the chamber of commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
High Point
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