North Carolina offers $400 reward in Telanair case
Governor Gardner announces a $400 state reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the kidnapping and flogging of Cleo Tesenair, organizer for the National Textile Workers Union. Local authorities have made no arrests despite extensive inquiries in Kings Mountain and across the state line.
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Cleo Tesenair
National Textile Workers Unions
Gardner
Tesenair
Kings Mountain
Cleveland County
South Carolina
Ella May Wiggins
Roger N. Baldwin
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Investment growth at 6 and 3 percent over a century
The note compares compounding returns: one dollar grows to 338.30 dollars at 6 percent over 100 years, but only to 19.21 dollars at 3 percent. The example illustrates the power of compound interest and time on investments.
North Carolina coal output rises in 1928 despite mine floods
State Geologist H J Bryson reports North Carolina mined 60 860 tons of coal in 1928 up 14 percent from 1927's 53 377 tons. Deep River fields in Lee and Chatham counties supplied all production with two mine floodings limiting output.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
H. J. Bryson
United States Bureau of Mines
Lee and
Chatham Counties
North Caro
Cummock
Carolina
Department of Conservation and Development
Deep River
State Department
Netherlands Population and Size Noted in Brief
A brief note states the Netherlands covers 12 580 square miles, about a quarter of New York state, with a population exceeding 7 700 000.
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Netherlands
New York
Down Went McGinty Man Now Runs a Gandy Store
Joe Flynn, once headliner with Sheridan and Flynn, now operates a candy and notion shop across from a Tampa high school. He whistles his famous tune Down Went McGinty, a 20 minute song writing effort from a broke period that launched a 20 year stage career. Flynn retired 15 years ago seeking quiet he could not find in youth.
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Tampa
Fla
Joe Flynn
Sheridan and Flynn
McGinty
Flynn
Try On Purses to Pick the Best Match
A fashion tip advises women to try on purses with their outfits in stores. Holding various bags against the garment helps select the correct color, shape, and size for the look.
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Milady
World's Largest Crab Caught Off Japan
A crab claimed to be the world’s largest was netted off Japan’s coast. The giant crustacean measured more than 18 feet in length, stunning local fishermen and scientists alike.
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Japan
The Panic of 1869 and Black Friday
The text recounts the September 24 1869 gold panic led by Jay Gould and Colonel James Fisk Jr. as they tried to corner the market. Gold rose to 164 then collapsed after US government sales, triggering a global financial crisis with vast profits and losses for the involved men and injunctions delaying settlements.
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New York
Jay Gould
James Fisk, Jr
United States
United
Europe
Engine's Centenary Observe Rocket Locomotive
London marks Stephenson's Rocket centenary with a full sized replica on display in the Science Museum. The exhibit mirrors the original locomotive in detail and even operates under steam as a tribute to the hundredth anniversary of convincing rail directors of steam hauled haulage.
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London
Stephenson
England
Science Museum
Errorgram Corrections and Etiquette Notes
Des Moines is spelled incorrectly. There are 30 days in November. The coat on the girl center is buttoned correctly since women's coats button from the right. A gentleman walking with women should take the curb side. The scrambled word is AIR ING.
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Des Moines
Moon completes its orbit around Earth in 27 days
The moon finishes a lunar month in a little over twenty seven days, completing a full cycle around the earth. The period marks the time from one new moon to the next, with successive phases during the orbit.
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Earth
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