Florida man killed wife left bound in forest near Fairburn
Charles M Curran, 35, an accountant from Jacksonville, was beaten to death on a lonely road near Fairburn Georgia. His wife Mrs Ronnie Curran, 30, was found bound and gagged and said two Negro men robbed them, killed Curran, and tied her. She named her former husband Lucius Gaddis as the missing person and said they were searching for her child. Authorities hunted suspects as she described the attack and the stolen $200 prize.
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Fairburn
Charles M. Curran
Jacksonville
Fla
Ronnie Curran
Curran
Atlanta
Alrurn
Mrs. Curran
Lucius Gaddis
Walker Returns to New York After European Trip
James J. Walker arrived in New York following an 11 000 mile rest tour of fetes and honors. He prepared for a Seabury inquiry while noting he did not rest much. His physician reported a six ounce weight gain in six weeks. He recalled greeting by Prime Minister MacDonald and a regret at missing Gandhi. Customs duties on purchases amounted to 151.20 dollars with totals of 641 dollars.
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New York
James J. Walker
Europe
Samuel Seabury
William Schroeder
MacDonald
Gandhi
How Sensible Folks Conquer Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Allenry as a safe rapid cure for rheumatism promising relief within 48 hours. It claims the scientific formula removes uric acid deposits from joints muscles and blood and guarantees recovery to return to work in two days. The notice urges purchase for 85 cents from Mann Drug Co. or any druggist with a money back guarantee if expectations are not met.
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Allenry
Allenia
Mann Drug Co
Two More Races At Fair Tomorrow At Greensboro
Tomorrow’s second day features two trotting races at Greensboro Fair with five entries in the 18 trotting event. Dutchess of the Penny Brothers is ridden by H Kelly with other entrants from Raleigh Concord Onancock and Roncevert plus drivers and owners listed.
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Greensboro Fair
Dutchess
Penny Brothers Stables
Raleigh
Concord
Onancock
Virginia
Roncevert
West Virginia
Penny Horse
B. M
Penny Brothers
H. Kelly
Axton Booker
R. G
D. H. Pope
J. Britt
Waif
B. G
H. Scott
Lindy Worthy
M. C. Mears
M. C. Meare
Lady Guy
Earl F. Walker
BE. Walker
Axdeen
H. G
B. M. Maxton
W. Va
Minister Held In Death Of Son In Augusta Ga
Rev J M Williams former Rochell Methodist pastor indicted for murdering his sailor son Raford Williams whose body was found by a highway after a furlough. Authorities say Williams arranged the trip claiming his sister was ill and later collected 2500 dollars in life insurance.
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Georgia
Augusta
J. M. Williams
Rochell
Richmond County Grand Jury
Raford Williams
Mr. Williams
Cotton orthodoxy drive seeks Texas push to curb acres
Long continued from page one for the cotton prohibition campaign to raise funds by legislative appropriation. The plan would push into every cotton growing state to press Texas to yield to public sentiment. Arkansas Governor Parnell asked farmers to express views on a legislative session to follow Texas acreage curtailment. North Carolina Governor Gardner urged a cooperative effort before any southern governors conference, while Clark Howell urged Atlanta as a conference site.
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Texas
Arkansas
Harvey Parnell
Max Gardner
North Carolina
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Chaplin Gandhi Set for Evening London Meeting
London date line reports a tentative meeting planned for tonight between Charlie Chaplin and Mahatma Gandhi at a friend's home in the eastern district of London. No further details on time or exact location are given.
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London
Charley Chaplin
Mahatma Gandhi
Mr. Gandhi
State Grange Meeting in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem hosts the North Carolina State Grange convention with about 5,000 members, as discussions on a four point program cover legislation education highways law enforcement conservation and development. Committees are formed and a state farm board proposal is urged. Greensboro has bid to host next year and a decision is due tomorrow.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina State Grange
Grange
W. K. Scott
Haw River
Federal Farm Board
Greensboro
Defense and Prosecution Open in Alexandria Hearing
Dr E V Regester of Alexandria opened for the prosecution while Dr H H Sherman and Dr J J Rivers Washington pastors answered for Shelton. Private attorneys for both sides stayed out of the hearing room.
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E. V Regester
Alexandria
H. H. Sherman
J. J. Rivers
Washington
Shelton
Ehringhaus for Governor Club Formed in Albemarle
In Albemarle the Ehringhaus for Governor club organized with Pasquotank leaders present. J. C. B. Ehringhaus via statement opposed any sales tax and praised graduated income tax as fair while attacking the national Republican administration. Co. E. Thompson elected president. delegates from nearby counties attended.
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Elizabeth City
Sen
Albemarle
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Ehringhaus
Ee For Governor ” Club
Democratic Party
North Wilkesboro
National Republican Administration
Co. E. Thompson
Pasquotank
Governor” Club
Judge Tries New Idea On Prisoners In This Day of Low Mood
ST PAUL Sept 22 Local milkman L A Larson serving a drunken driving sentence worked deliveries at 2 30 am then to return to the workhouse for the 15 day term His case marks a new plea by Municipal Judge Clayton Parks aimed at easing family hardship by allowing work in lieu of stricter confinement The court would proceed cautiously amid unemployment pressures to avoid undue family hardship
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ST. Paul
L. A
Clayton Parks
The Faker Wife Distress Over Death By Own Action
In a Passing Show excerpt Arthur and a comically resigned husband discuss despair and a determined return to work after a rainy vacation. The dialogue hints at a melodramatic tone and personal turmoil.
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Arthur
Hubby
Court to hear chain store tax cases in October
Washington reports the Supreme Court will reopen October 5 with a rehearing in the La Fayette Jackson chain store tax case. Justices will also hear appeals from North Carolina and Mississippi challenging two store ownership taxes. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. also contests Virginia's distributing house tax.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Indiana
LaFayette Jackson
Jackson
North Carolina
Mississippi
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Virginia
Great Atlantic and Pacific Company
High Point NC 1896 Chamber View of Growth and Industry
The 1896 Chamber of Commerce portrays High Point as central North Carolina on the Southern Railway with a 3,500 population. It highlights rapid local manufacturing, self-sustaining electric lighting, strictly prohibition of licenses, and a welcoming, industrious community inviting outsiders to join thriving enterprises.
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High Point
North Carolina
Great Southern
Washington
Atlanta
Snow Lumber Company
W. P. Pickett & Co
Tobacco
Eagle Furniture Company
Tate Furniture Company
Home Furniture Company
High Point Furniture Company
Alma Furniture Company
High Point Machine Works
High Point Basket Company
Empire Plaid Mills
High Point Mattress and Excelsior Company
High Point Roller Mills
Anarch Roller Mills
Glebe Furniture Company
High Point Chair Company
Southern Chair Company
Snow's Cigar Factory
High Point Brick and Tile Company
High Point Hosiery Mills
Grand Jury Takes Up Ark Man in Slaying of N C Boys
MARION Ark Sept 22 The case of C Rex King arrested in Asheville NC two months ago and charged with slaying two North Carolina youths near here last October reached the grand jury stage Prosecuting Attorney E L Gladish said he would present evidence against King to the Crittenden county grand jury today King is held without bail He and relatives say he was in Santa Rosa Texas at the time of the slayings
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Marion
Ark
C. Rex King
Asheville
N. C
North Carolina
L. Gladish
King
Crittenden County Grand Jury
Burton Hensley
Woodrow
Wilson
Bald Knob
Santa Rosa
Tex
Excursion Vessel Sinks In Squall With Eighteen Lost
NORDERNEY Germany Sept 22 Eighteen were believed drowned after the excursion motor boat Anne Marie sank in a North Sea squall. Lifeboats probed the waters for survivors as wreckage and passenger lists were scanned for missing travelers.
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Norderney
Germany
Anne Marie
North Sea
Help My Uncle Ben Is Kidnapped Stolen Image Prank
Seattle police traced a panicked call from Thomas Kessler reporting his Uncle Ben stolen in broad daylight. The twist: the “uncle” was a photo of the old man, and the call proved a lighthearted hoax that sparked workplace rumors.
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Seattle
Wash
Ben
Thomas Kessler
Kessler
Germany adopts wood burning fuel truck plan
BERLIN Germany unveils a wood burning truck that uses a gas generator to convert burning wood into combustible gas to power the engine. The design mirrors a U S army experiment that successfully tested a similar wood fueled vehicle.
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Berlin
Germany
U. S.army
Brights essay echoes Philips says Jones copied
In Tit Bits a teacher notes that Brights essay is excellent yet identical to Phil ips, prompting the question of what conclusion to draw. The reply suggests the essay is excellent as well, highlighting a shared quality without condemning originality.
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Jones
Philip
Sasser Sues Liggett and Myers Tobacco for 25000
John Sasser of Wayne County filed suit in Goldsboro North Carolina against Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company seeking 25000 alleging a steel shaving in a cigarette he smoked caused illness.
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Sues Tobacco Company
Goldsboro, N C
John Sasser
Wayne County
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company
Mountaineer To Go On Trial For Murder
Asheville dispatch notes 65 year old farmer Thomas Gentry of South Hominy will face first degree murder charges for killing 65 year old J B Brown with a shotgun in Brown s yard. Judge A M Stack overruled a continuance motion and ordered 100 jurors. The shooting stemmed from tensions between the men and was witnessed only by Brown s young granddaughter.
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Asheville
Thomas Gentry
South Hominy
J. B. Brown
A. M. Stack
Brown
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade Notes
Chicago market report dated Sept 22 shows fair trading for potatoes with 51 carloads on the track and 554 shipments. Wisconsin cobblers bring 0.95 per cwt, Minnesota 0.75 to 0.90, Red River Ohioes 0.90 to 1.00, Idaho russets No 1 1.65 to 1.75, No 2 1.05 to 1.15, commercials 1.25, Wyoming sales limited at 1.25.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Cobblers
Minnesota
Red River Ohies
Idaho Russets
Wyoming
Deep River church meetings draw strong local turnout
Deep River News notes a week of well attended church gatherings led by Clara I Cox with earnest preaching. Philip Moon of Winston-Salem directs the singing, aiding the revival. The community reports early good from the meetings while residents make visits and return to daily life. Burrus Jones visited Greensboro. Mrs J La Skeen spent time at Guilford College visiting her father. W A Gattis Foster and Nora Lloyd have moved to High Point Route 5.
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Deep River Church
Clara I. Cox
Philip Moon
Winston-Salem
J. la Skeen
Guilford College
David Farlow
W. A. Gattis Foster
Nora Lloyd
High Point
Route 5
Asheboro visitors and High Point church services
Daughter Faye and her parents were hosted by Mr and Mrs Ell Kemp in Asheboro on Saturday then attended Holly Springs monthly meeting. Cecil Lowe and his children attended services at the Holiness church in High Point on Sunday.
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Faye
Mrs. Ell Kemp
Asheboro
Holly Springs
Cecil Lowe
Holiness Church
High Point
Round Up At Asheville Gambling Den Calls Wide Police Help
Sheriff L E Brown ordered plainclothesmen city officers rural police state troopers and Enka police to arraign 139 defendants after a 2 am raid on Fred Wests dance hall for operating a disorderly place. Most defendants were described as negroes in the report.
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Asheville
N.C
L. EB. Brown
Enka
Fred West
Memorial to Victims of Dirigible Crash Unveiled
London memory ceremony marks victims of the B-101 disaster in France last October. A memorial was dedicated above the graves in Cardington churchyard, honoring those who lost their lives.
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London
France
Cardington
Loan payment voyage reaches New York by gold loaded steamer
Buenos Aires reports the steamer Eastern Prince is en route to New York carrying five million dollars in gold to apply on the Argentine loan due October 1. The shipment underscores official efforts to fund the international debt.
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Buenos Aires
New York
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Able Napoleon
Tom Cannon
J. Daugherty
M. Mears
Dixie Symbol
W. R. Rutherford
Harrison
George Flanard
Otto Ziegler
New Jersey
Park Ridge
N. J
Zieger
Ziegler
Flanard
Mrs. Zeigler
Hackensack
Ruth Hering Prudhomme
Westwood
A. Zeigler
State Grange Meeting
Organization of State Farmers
Willys Six
Pikes Peak
Sarenghout
Winny Willys
A.A.A
Thringhaus
GLUB
Judge
HGH Court
Chamber of Commerce
J. J. Farriss
Mountaineer
Deep River News
Burrus Jones
Eugene Ward
Pleasant Garden
Deap River Church
Clarence Thornton
Philip Moore and
Small Son
T. J. Jones
Eugene
Eugene Permanent
E. Green &T
Miss Pearl Fulp
Ries
Bellas Hess Co
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