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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1926

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Warrants Served In McPherson Case Hunt For Ormiston

In Los Angeles on September 18 AP reports warrants issued for Kenneth G Ormiston as part of the McPherson kidnapping hoax probe while Minnie Kennedy mother of Aimee Semple McPherson remains jailed on conspiracy and false evidence charges Mrs Kennedy pleaded not guilty with bail set and McPherson awaiting hearings Meanwhile four named conspirators including Lorraine Wiseman Sielaff face felony complaints and police seek Ormiston nationwide.

Los Angeles Minnie Kennedy Aimee Semple McPherson Asa Keyes Kenneth G. Ormiston Angelus Temple McPherson Lorraine Wiseman-Sielaff Miss X John Doe Richard Roe Sarah Moe Sielaff Philadelphia Ormiston Hahn Kennedy Keyes Carlos Hardy

Four Principals In Hall Mills Case Welcome Hearing

Four persons charged with the murder of Dr. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills say they welcome a trial as a chance to prove innocence. The state plans new evidence against them and may call Ralph W. M. Gorsline before the September grand jury. Mrs Hall and kin oppose a jury from another county and seek a foreign jury. Bail for Mrs Hall rises to 40000. her cousin and two brothers are held without bail.

Somerville N. J Edward Wheeler Hall Eleanor Mills Alexander Simpson Ralph W. M. Gorsline Dr. Hall Simpson Gorsline Catherine Rastall Wrete Hall Mr. Simpson Mrs. Hall Henry de la B. Carpender Willie Harry Stevents

Spain Relinquishes Tangier Demand in Morocco Note

The Spanish government announced in notes to London and Paris that Tangier will not be included in Spain's Moroccan zone. The move reduces tensions as Madrid shifts its colonial claim and seeks an agreed status for Tangier.

London Paris Tangier Morocco

Second West Indies Disturbance Strikes Coast

Tropical storm near Nassau moves toward extreme southeast Florida as hurricane warnings line Florida's coast from Titusville to Key West. Mexican troops kill 13 in bandit hunt after Rosenthal kidnapping with several suspects shot and post mortem reveals fatal injuries.

Washington Nassau Weather Bureau Florida

Schooner Saint Pierre-Miquelon Sinking Reported

Wireless message from Savannah reports the schooner Saint Pierre-Miquelon sinking slowly and burning. Crew were taken aboard the steamer Westward at 25:00 longitude 17 37 west, warning other ships of the danger.

Saint Pierre-Miquelon Westerwald

Army Dirigible RS-1 Hindered by Heavy Fog

The Army dirigible RS-1 arrived at Ford airport at 5 40 this morning with a plan to tie up at 7 am, then proceed to Selfridge field near Mount Clem ens. Dense fog prevented visual sighting from the ground and the radio station at the airport kept contact with the ship through the night.

Detroit Ford Selfridge Field Mount Clemens

President Coolidge and family depart Adirondacks for Washington

President and Mrs Coolidge left Gabriels New York at 7 40 am on a special train for Washington returning from their Adirondack vacation. They rode six miles from White Pine camp to greet summer locals and natives as they began the trip down the Mohawk and Hudson valleys toward New York City and Philadelphia. The weather was clear and cool for the mountain leg.

Gabriels N. Y Coolidge Washington Adirondacks White Pine Camp White House Mohawk Hudson River New York Central New York City Philadelphia

All grains show some gain over last week

The report notes gains across grains with wheat up 13 4 to 3 cent, corn down 1 1 2 to 3 1 8 cents, and oats rising 1 1 8 to 2 7 8 cents while provisions fall 5 to 65 cents amid market activity in Chicago.

Chicago American Northwest Canada Board of Trade Sharps

Fight case postponed in Dempsey Tunney dispute

In Philadelphia on September 18, a hearing on Tex Rickard paying Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney before their heavyweight title bout adjourned the case until Tuesday.

Philadelphia Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney

Three jailed after murder pleas in Somerville

Mrs Hall's bail of 40000 was set as three kinsmen returned to jail after pleading not guilty to murder in Somerville New Jersey. Other items include Geneva talks on Europe debt, Mrs McPherson's kidnapping frame case delayed by illness, and a Caribbean hurricane threat to Florida coast.

Caribbean Beardstown Ill

Two Students Suspended by NC University Council

Chapel Hill September 18. The University of North Carolina suspended two students for four months on charges of conduct tending toward hazing. R. W. Epstein Jr. of Rocky Mount a junior and J. B. Mills of Polkton a senior led a parade of freshmen with trousers rolled above the knees. President Chase endorsed the council action.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina R. W. Epstein, Jr Rocky Mount J. B. Mills Polkton Epstein Mills Chase

Hazing Nipped at State University Promptly

State University grapples with hazing as two upperclassmen are suspended after freshmen endured cold baths and the Charleston on a table. President Chase assures parents no harm will come to freshmen. In Goldsboro a man named James Smith is shot by Patrolman Nick Gwatney while fleeing after being caught taking a tire. In Raleigh Judge Meekins weighs attorney fees for the tri state tobacco growers receivership with suggestions of 50 000 dollars, but he says funds belong to farmers and not lawyers.

Chapel Hill The State University Chase Goldsboro James Smith Nick Gwatney Raleigh Meekins Tri-State Tobacco Growers Association Wiley Person Charles W. Green Miller Daugherty Guy B. Goff United States West Virginia Jesse Smith New York Merton King Smith

Mrs A J Wishart Dies At Residence

Mrs A J Wishart dies at 113 Steele Street today at noon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at her home tomorrow at 3 30 PM led by Dr E K McLarty and the Rev C P Coble. Burial is planned for Trinity Cemetery.

A. T. Wishart Steele Street E. K McLarty C. P. Coble Trinity Cemetery

Drivers and cars in Altoona race list

Altoona Pa September 18 AP the list of drivers and car makes for today 250 mile race at Altoona speedway includes Harry Hartz Miller Bennie Hill Miller Dave Lewis Miller front wheel drive Fred Comer Miller Frank Lockhart Miller Less Duray Miller front wheel drive Dr William Shattuc Miller Earl Devore Altoona Special Eddie Hearne Locomobile Harlan Fengler Locomobile Frank Elliot Miller Cliff Woodbury Boyles Special Pete Kris Miller front wheel drive Tony Gullot Miller Earl Cooper Miller front wheel drive Peter De Paolo Duesenberg Ralph Hepburn Duesenberg Norman Batten Miller Bob Mae Donagh Duesenberg Fred Leckleider Miller Al Seivers Miller

Altoona AltoOna Speedway Harry Hartz Miller Bennie Hill Dave Lewis Fred Comer Frank Lockhart Less Locomobile Frank Elliot Cliff Woodbury Boyles Pete Kris Tony Gullot Earl Cooper Peter de Paolo Duesenberg Ralph Hepburn Norman Batten Bob Mae Donagh Fred Leckleider al Seivers

Von Elm Leads Jones In Final National Amateur

In Baltusrol action at Short Hills New Jersey George Von Elm of Los Angeles holds a one up edge over Bobby Jones after 27 holes of the 36 hole final. Jones trailed one down to Von Elm at the close of the morning 18 holes with parity in the total score for the day.

Short Hills N. J George von Elm Los Angeles Bobby Jones Baltusrol Jones von Elm von Elmin

Newspapers Will Broadcast The Dempsey Tunney Fight

Philadelphia report says newspapers will broadcast fight details over their wires from ringside. W L Austin of the sesquicentennial exposition calls Tex Rickard claims false and asserts officials will not permit blocking broadcasting.

Philadelphia W. L. Austin Austin Richard Sesquicentennial Tex Rickard Sesquicentennial Stadium

Middle West Guards Grain Fields Against Floods

US government presses speed on a 7 million dollar German stock claim tied to a 441 thousand dollar bribe as Daugherty Miller cases resume in federal court. In Illinois Iowa, floods threaten grain belts with Skunk and Illinois rivers cresting. Hull and Hawarden report flood fatalities and extensive damage.

New York Harry M. Daugherty Thomas W. Miller Richard W. Merton John T. King Republican National Connecticut Societe Suisse Pour Valeurs de Metaux Merton

Salisbury Lad Killed by Car

Eight year old Robert Weddington, son of Edward F Weddington of Salisbury, died after being struck by an automobile driven by R C Walter on Crawford Street near his home. An investigation by the county prosecutor and coroner found the accident unavoidable.

Salisbury Robert Edward F. Weddington R. C. Walter Crawford Street Clement Summersett

Clearing House Banks Report Deficit in Reserves

The clearing house banks and trust companies in New York show a weekly reserve deficit of 25,173,610 dollars. This follows a prior week with an excess reserve of 50,487,900 dollars, a decrease of 75,661,510 dollars.

New York

Flashes Of Life Across Cities On Art And Sport

In New York John F. Hylan era style contrasts art artists with others while Dempsey Tunney draws mixed reaction in England. London golf boasts A D Broughton records as Empress Jones delights spectators in New Jersey. Olga Nethersole and Geraldine Parrar arrive with dramatic fashion. Gerry recalls a Munich Berlin flight and tuberculosis charity. Aunt Sammy to promote home economics on October four across stations.

New York England Trevor C. Wignall London Daily Mail Sea Green Olga Nethersole Geraldine Parrar Europe Geraldine Olga Gerry Munich Berlin Washington Sammy Sam Bureau of Home Economics

Tropical hurricane nears Florida coast from Nassau

Shipping rushes to cover as a tropical hurricane centered at Nassau moves toward Florida. Miami Beach reports 20 foot high waves and curfew like conditions, with causeways blocked and power lines down. Yachts move to inland canals and Nassau radio links are lost as storm warnings spread along the Florida coast.

Miami Fla Nassau Bahama Islands Havana Cuba Miami Beach Biscayne Bay Palm Beach Ocean Boulevard Lake Worth Bahamas Tropical Radio Company Weather Bureau Washington Florida

Florida coastal towns isolated as second hurricane strikes

The second hurricane in two months lashed the West Indies and reached Florida’s lower east coast, severing telephone and telegraph lines around West Palm Beach and Miami. Reports said 80 mph winds flooded parts of Miami and Miami Beach while outlets from Miami to Titusville faced delays and outages.

Jacksonville Fla West Indies Florida West Pal Beach Miami Western Union Telegraph Company Key West Miami Beach American Telephone and Telegraph Company Titusville Hialeah

Injunction Dissolved Over Grace Faith Healing Services

Judge A M Stack dissolves the temporary injunction stopping police interference with Bishop C M Grace faith healing services in Mecklenburg Superior Court. City commissioners were asked to show cause why the ban on further meetings should not be made permanent after Saturday action.

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Fee Wah Iss Pi Hunt Hall-Mills Spain Mexico City Jacob Rosenthal Weredere Joseph Ruff Mr. Rosenthal Foreign Office Rosenthal Tampa Alabama Savannah Dee Kondos New York Bay Fort Hamilton Fort Wadsworth Kondos Associated Press A. J. Wishart Middle West Skunk Burlington Illinois Line Illinois River Snagamon Illinois Iowa Midwest Hull Hawarden Dry Creek John F. Hylan Emperor Jones J. B. Rose Pittsburgh Tom Logan Boston Gaston Depew Buffalo H. W. Albion A. D. Broughton Goodenbeach
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