State fails to make out case against Means says Osborne
Concord September 25 the second day of Gaston Means preliminary hearing for the murder of Mrs Maude Wing opens with the defense announcing no evidence and a motion to dismiss The state rests on expert testimony that remains disputed by the defense who argues no direct link tying Means to the death and questions the weapon and method used.
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Means
Osborne
Concord
Gaston Means
Maude A. Wing
Frank Osborne
C. A. Pitts
Mr. Osborne
Wing
William J H. Burmeister
Chicago
Otto Schuitze
Swann
New York
L. T Hartscl
Clement
L. A. Hartsell
Hartsell
Means win order to send seized documents to Cabarrus court
Circuit Judge James L. Webb in Gastonia issues an order directing all documents seized in Gaston Means's New York apartments to be delivered to the Cabarrus County court. The order, signed by Means and Mrs. Mary Melvina plaintiffs, targets Teka Dolling and New York District Attorney Swann's office and officials aiding in the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Gaston Means
James L. Webb
Gastonia
Means
New York
J. C. King
Cabarrus County
Mary Melvin
Teka Dolling
Swann
Secrecy Maintained Over Chemical Analysis of Body
In New York on September 25 secrecy persisted over the chemical analysis of vital organs from the body of Mrs. Robert Worth Uineham. The body was privately exhumed at Wilmington, New York, last week by family members due to death rumors. The organs are at Bellevue Hospital for exhaustive tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Worth Uineham
Wilmington
N. Y
Bellevue Hospital
West Virginia quart-a-month liquor law upheld
Huntington West Virginia Sept 95 Federal judge Weller ruled the state law allowing a quart of liquor per month does not violate the federal dry act. The decision says the federal statute bans interstate commerce but not personal import for use within the state. The district attorney said he would appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Weller
McCullough
Supreme Court of the United States
Reactionary Feeling Evident in Cotton Market Shrinkage
New York reports show the reactionary tone increasing this morning after yesterday’s highs. Opening steady with a decline of seven to 21 points, October held firm at a near standstill before later months slid to losses of 50 to 55 points. Declines extended over January and December from yesterday’s peak levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yale Opens Fall Term With Reduced Enrollments
New Haven Sept 26 Yale university starts the fall term with about half the normal student body. War cuts hit academic and scientific departments hardest. Of 2500 students last June many took military courses and over 900 have enlisted. Others are too young or unfit.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Mexican Bank Reserves Reported in August
The finance department on August 15 reported 22 national banks under federal receivership held 41,628,121 pesos in metallic reserves and 183,201,463 pesos in bank bills in circulation in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Finance Department
Manufacturers to Co-operate in New Jersey War Effort
Newark September 26. In response to Governor Edge the state’s leading manufacturers gathered to discuss forming a state association to coordinate efforts on industrial problems arising from the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Edge
New Jersey
Pilgrim Reformed Church Celebrates 160th Anniversary
Next Sunday September 30 the Pilgrim Reformed congregation of Davidson County will observe its 160th anniversary with a homecoming spirit. Dr Murphy of Hickory will address The Reformed Church a Product of the Reformation at 11 am and Dr Leonard, son of the congregation, will discuss Local Church History in the afternoon. The music will feature old time hymns sung by the choir. All in the area are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Reformed Church
Davidson County
Pilgrim Reformed
Murphy
Hickory
Leonard
Williams Executed for Killing Deputy Sheriff in Iredell
Raleigh September 25 Charlie Williams a Black man convicted of killing a deputy sheriff who tried to arrest him at Mooresville Iredell county last June was executed at the state penitentiary this morning. The electrocution was delayed yesterday due to a faulty death chair and a respite was granted by Governor Bickett until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Charliee Williams
Mooresville
Iredell County
State Penitentiary
Williams
Bickett
Funeral of Young City Employee Keels Kellam
M A Kellam longtime city employee and bookkeeper for the city manager died at his South Main Street home after a several week illness from typhoid fever and complications. He previously lived in Greensboro and was well known locally. Survived by many relatives the funeral was held at South Main Street Methodist Church with Rev H H Robbins officiating and interment in the local cemetery where Masons and affiliated groups served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Kellam
South Main Street
Greensboro
Brothers
South Main Street Methodist Church
Kirmess Week Set for Early Formal Opening
Workers rush to complete exhibits on Washington street for Kirmess Week with booths under construction and many city businesses represented. A brass band parade precedes Judge Gilbert Stephenson's address in the grove near the exhibit building.
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Washington Street
Judge Stephenson
Winston-Salem
Gilbert Stephenson
Liquid fire used by Germans on French lines north of Verdun
Paris reports that liquid fire was poured by German forces on French lines in the Beaumont region north of Verdun last night. The French repulsed the assault with heavy German losses, according to the war office.
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Beaumont
Paris
Verdun
War Office
London
France
Petain
Chaume Wade
Chaume Wood
Crown Prince
Flanders
City Bonds Sale Blocked by Bid Conditions
Bids for the city 330000 municipal bonds were rejected because proposed handling fees would undercut par value. One bid offered a small premium of 11.70 on 339000 street improvement bonds but was not acted on. Private sale likely as financing act requires par after commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolger, Mosser and Williamson
Chicago
Weil, Roth and Company
Cincinnati
J. C. Mayer and Company
Davis, Burton and Company
Sidney Spitzer and Company
Toledo
Cummings
Pruden and Company
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company
Nomination of Roper Confirmed by Senate
Washington reports Daniel C. Roper of South Carolina confirmed by the senate to be commissioner of internal revenue. The body also approved J H Moyle of Salt Lake City as assistant secretary of the treasury to succeed Byron R Newton, whose confirmation as collector of customs at New York was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel C. Roper
South Carolina
Senate
Internal Revenue
J. H. Moyle
Salt Lake City
the Treasury
Byron R. Newton
New York
Dr. F. G. Woodruff Opens City Practice
Dr. F. G. Woodruff has located in the city for the practice of his profession. He has his office with Drs. Duncan and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Woodruff
Dr Duncan Returns to City Resume Practice
Dr G F Duncan returned Saturday and has resumed his medical practice at his old office location 19244 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Duncan
City
G. F. Duncan
N. Main Street
Texas Cotton Bringshigh Price Record Claim Made
Clarksville Texas September 25 One bale of long staple cotton sold by farmer B G Lewis at 40 cents a pound. Claim surfaces that this may be the highest price paid for cotton in Texas up to now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Texas
B. G. Lewis
German Paper Hushed in Guatemala City
The German daily newspaper Aco Aleman, published in Spanish and hostile to the ex tente, has been suppressed in Guatemala City on September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Aco Aleman
Soldiers and Workmen Congress Postponed in Petrograd
In Petrograd on September 25 the democratic congress called by the soldiers and workmen's central council was postponed from today to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Soldiers and Workmen’s Central Council
Soukhomlinoff Pleads Not Guilty of Treason
In Petrograd on September 25 General Soukhomlinoff former minister of war stood trial for high treason. His counsel concluded the defense declaring the accusations against the generals unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soukhomlinoff
Petrograd
Germany Liberals Adopt Resolution Opposing Peace Plan
Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen says the main committee of Germanys national liberal party adopted a resolution opposing the Reichstag peace plan disarmament a parliamentary government in Germany and the restoration of Belgium while backing annexation of conquered territory. The Berlin Vorwaerts calls the move a challenge to the Reichstag majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Copenhagen
Waerts
Berlin
North Carolina Travelers Protective meet to host Oct meeting
The North Carolina Travelers Protective association plans its October board meeting in High Point after a Winston-Salem session. O. B. Wilson of the host city presided and 40 Fayetteville applications were reported. national president J. R. Bass invited to visit in November.
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State Travelers Protective Association
North Carolina Travelers’ Protective Association
Winston- Salem
O. Bh. Wilson
Winston-Salem
High Point
A. T. Wishart
C. C. McLean
Greensboro
J. J. Norman
A. H. Holland
D. C. Crutchfield
Robert Rawley
Burrell H. Marsh
Fayetteville
Ti.t. Morris
Henderson
O. F. Wilson
A.T. Wishart
National Association
North Carolina
London Air Raid Kills Fifteen in Night Attack
Kentish reports say eight bombs were dropped in last night raid. Zeppelins and airplanes crossed the coast but most of the casualties and damage occurred in London with 15 dead and 70 injured. Anti aircraft fire and drone of motors were heard around 2:30 AM.
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London
Yorkshire
Lincolnshire
Essex
Italian Captain Makes Non-Stop Turin to London Flight
Captain Laurenti of the Italian army, with an observer, completed a non-stop flight from Turin to London covering five hundred miles in 7 hours and 12 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Laurenti
Turin
Italy
Captain Laureati Sets Turin Naples Return Flight Record
Captain Laureati established a new world long distance record on August 29 by flying from Turin to Naples and back. The round trip covered about 900 miles, highlighting a notable achievement in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laureati
Turin
Naples
Oil Tanker Explosion Kills Two at Richmond Pier
Two men were killed when the Standard Oil tanker J. A. Moffett exploded while at her Richmond California pier. An official said gas likely detonated during cleaning of the hold. Over 60,000 gallons of oil vented from the ship.
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Richmond
Cal
Standard Oil
J. A. Moffett
J. F. Brooks
Standard Oil Company
Belgians Executed on Espionage Charges Reported
A Ghent report cited by Telegraaf says about four Ghent residents were executed in the last three weeks on espionage charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Belgium
Negro drafted men go to Camp Jackson
Columbia S C Sept 25 That 416 where selective service troops from South Caroline North Carolina and Florida are ordered to report at Camp Jackson beginning with October 3 to the interpretation given a telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder to Governor Manning ordering the mobilization of 26 per cent of Negro troage South Carolina's percentage with total 2 618 North Carolina's 4153 mos iee ida's 1645.
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Columbia
S. C
South Caroline
North Carolina
Florida
Camp Jackson
Crowder
Manning
South Carolina
Ieeida
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Dr. Shultze
Court
Yale
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NEGRO
Charlie Williams
United States
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Roper
Posal
Tional Lberal Party of
Germany
Reichstag
Mentary
Vor
P.A
England
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