Democratic Triumphs Lauded In North Carolina State Politics
Dawson states the Republican Party is wrecked due to Democratic governance in North Carolina. He cites highways and schools under Democratic leadership, education advances since Aycock, and public health improvements lowering typhoid. He notes a long trend of increasing Democratic votes 1918 to 1924 and waning Republican support.
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Raleigh
Republican Party
Democratic Party
John G. Dawson
State Democratic Committee
Democratic
United States
Aycock
North Carolina
Dawson
Congress
Motorcyclist Shot Dead in St Louis Arrest Attempt
In St Louis on Sept 25 a motorcycle policeman was killed and a second officer wounded while trying to arrest a speeder. The fleeing suspect abandoned the car and escaped, but a companion named Louw Fagin, 38, of St Louis, was captured and said the fugitive was a Chicago bootlegger.
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St, Louis
Louw Fagin
St. Louis
Chicago
Jealous husband kills man and wounds sister in Guilford assault
In Guilford's negro section a man identified as Charlie Beam shot and killed Frank Simmons and seriously wounded Emma Beam after threats of killing her. Bloodhounds followed Beam's trail as Emma was treated at Guilford General Hospital. Police report jealousy and non support disputes as motives.
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Frank Simmons
Emma Beam
Guilford General Hospital
Charlie Beam
Emma
Simmons
L. R. French
Sergeant French
Beam
Charlie
Frank
Postmaster General New Accused By Reform League
Washington reports that the National Civil Service Reform League charges Postmaster General New issued a brazen invitation to over 15,000 postmasters to engage in political activity. The league criticizes his order as misinterpreting civil service rules and undermining the law, while noting presidential appointees are exempt from restraint and postmasters have limited political involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New
National Civil Service Reform League
League
Nes
Local youths escape injury as car turns turtle
Three High Point youths Richard Anderson Charles Hayworth and Robert Summett escaped unharmed when a Ford roadster skidded at North Main Street and Emerywood Drive turning over several times before landing upright. Anderson driver said he was under 25 mph behind Frank Spurgeon and loss of control caused the crash despite no injuries. A tree was knocked down during the somersault.
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High Point
Richard Anderson
Charles Hayworth
Robert Summett
North Main Street
Emerywood Drive
Frank Spurgeon
Anderson
Spurgeon
Rescue Party Efforts To Reach Entombed Miners In Ironwood
Rescue workers labored to reach 43 miners trapped since noon after a cave in at the Oliver Mining Company shaft in Ironwood Michigan. A cage accident killed three men, whose bodies were recovered. officials hoped the trapped men might be alive. The shift boss Thomas Trewarthe remained with them to sustain morale and conserve air.
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Ironwood
Mich
Oliver Mining Company
Thomas Trewarthe
Hold Funeral Services For John L. Wall Today
Funeral services for John L. Wall who died at his home near Mechanicsville will be held at Leve Cross Methodist Protestant church at 11 o'clock this morning. The grave service will be conducted by members of the Junior Order, of which Wall was a member. The procession will depart from his residence at 9 39 this morning.
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John L. Wall
Mechanicsville
Leve: Cross Methodist Protestant Church
Floridians Plead for Aid Amid Devastation and Loss
Floridians confront widespread destruction from a hurricane as deaths mount and families split apart. North Carolina and High Point residents respond with a relief drive, while donors from individuals to companies contribute to a relief fund totaling 455.00. The piece contrasts Florida’s ruin with Belgium’s wartime toll and calls for national assistance.
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Florida
Flower State
High Point
Belgium
North Carolina
Miwenie Clib
Coees
Ésan
Brown
James Johnson
Kester Machinery Co
Coodst
W. G. Mungan
Nannie Croker
Monarch Club
Sens
M. B. Pollock
Ikke Ic Kon
Nick Drakulakos
PERI
Peri Os Oe
Kawds
Marsh Furniture Co
Repiton Lodge
Joseph F. Wood
J. Campbell Moore
Continental Furniture Co
Bprs Es Ees Canes
Grover Kester
McEwen Lumber Co
Shepherd
Asheville Quiet After Sixity Rideout Strikes
Sixty carmen walkout at Carolina Power and Light depots leaves Asheville quiet fifteen hours later. Company plans to restore service, recruiting from area applicants while strikers protest wage and contract terms. Civilians aid pedestrians as negotiations stall over a ten cent pay rise and union control of bus operations.
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Asheville
Carolina Power and Light Company
Carmen’s Union
Co. S. Walters
Walters
North
South Carolina
Te Street Railway Company
New Wine Ruling Halts Marketing of Grapes in Ohio
Cleveland Ohio September 25 More than 190 carloads of California grapes idle on railroad sidings awaiting buyers. A federal notice rescinds permits for 200 gallons of grape juice per year per family and orders the manufacture to stop.
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Cleveland, CO
California
Cleveland
Governors invited to 1927 North Carolina conference
Raleigh September 25 AP reports Governor A W McLean invites governors of all 48 states to hold their annual conference in North Carolina in 1927. The invitation to meet at Pinehurst accompanies the Tar Heel executive’s invitation.
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Raleigh
A. W. McLean
North Carolina
Leonard Tufts
Pinehurst
Southeast Florida Begins Rebuilding After Storm Ruin
Miami reports progress as Southeastern Florida crews clear debris and rebuild after last week's battering storm. Death toll nears 400 with over 300 missing and 210 unaccounted for in Miami area. Floods in Lake Okeechobee may conceal 125 to 150 bodies. Property damage exceeds 165 million dollars.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Lake Okeechobee
North Carolina Livestock Campaign Winners Announced
Jackson county led the state in the extension service campaign ending August 31. C W Tilson of Jackson County topped the county results with C M Brickhouse of Lenior second and W R Anderson of Clay third. John W Goodman of Asheville won district honors and trips to Detroit. Thirty six counties participated with 313 pure bred dairy bulls placed and 223 scrub bulls replaced.
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Raleigh
Jackson County
Extension Service of
State College
North Carolina
C. W. Tilson
C. M. Brickhouse
Lenoir County
W. R. Anderson
Clay County
John W. Goodman
Asheville
Mountain District
E. M. Milsaps
Piedmont Territory
E. W. Gaither
Southeastern Territory
Messrs Tilson
Goodman
Detroit
Brickhouse
Service for Miss Nan Newton Held at Pleasant Grove
Funeral services for Miss Nan ie Newton 70 who died at a local hospital were held at Pleasant Grove Methodist church. The Rev G L Reynolds and Miss Cora Lee Norman officiated with a brief residence service prior. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Newton nephews and flower bearers named from local families. she died from injuries after a car accident on South Main Street driven by Bernice Shields of Thomasville.
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Nannie Newton
Pleasant Grove Methodist Protestant Church
J. L. Newton
Prospect Road
G. L. Reynolds
Cora Lee Norman
Oak Hill
Grady Newton
Robert Newton
Raymond Newton
Radford Newton
Geore Coggins
Pearl Fraser
Ruby Cagle
Louise Cagle
Pearl Newton
Weslie Newton
Audress Fraser
Pauline Trotter
Effie Whitt
Thelma Whitt
Miss Newton
Bernice Shields
Thomasville
South Main Street
Infant Vernard Stamey buried at Mechanicsville Cemetery
Funeral services for Vernard Stamey infant son of Mr and Mrs E S Stamey were held at their home on Tryon Street with Rev Samuel T Hensley officiating. Burial followed in the Primitive Baptist cemetery at Mechanicsville. Survivors listed include Flita Jennings Lucile Graves Millie Sink Ruth Sink Josephine Hobson Sallie Smith Juanita Graces and Jewell Kiger.
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Vernard Stamey
E.S. Stamey
Tryon Street
Samuel T. Hensley
West End
Body found in Ohio River near Louisville man 36
The body of Charles K. Goodbus, 36, missing since Wednesday, was found in the Ohio river near Louisville. His throat had been slashed. Police will probe whether it was suicide or murder as they investigate the case.
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Louisville
Charles K. Goodbus
Ohio River
China demands reciprocal treaties to curb foreign privilege in China
Geneva reports Chu Chao-Hsin, Chinese delegate to the League of Nations, says unless powers strike new treaties based on reciprocity and equality, anti foreign feeling will rise and foreigners will face danger trading in China. He rejects indemnity and calls for a treaty with Britain to end extra territory and tariff strangulation.
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Geneva
China
Chu Chao- Hsin
League of Nations
Associated Press
Chu
Wanhsien
United States
America
Great Britain
State Board of Y M C A Directors Meet Wednesday
The state directory board of the Young Men’s Christian Association will assemble at the Sheraton hotel next Wednesday afternoon at 12 30 for an important session, local officers say. The physical education committee meets at 11 prior to the directors session to discuss youth programs. Members listed include W B Weaver Kay Roberts Arthur Spaugh A S Arnold C M Waynick Harry W Long C C Nixon and H M Dill. State Secretary J Wilson Smith and state boys work secretary J T Fesperman will present matters including selecting a permanent camp for older high school youths and a meeting site for the older boys conference expected to draw about 1000 statewide youths this autumn. Full reports of the state employed staff will be given.
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The
Young Men's Christian Association
Sheraton Hotel
W. B. Weaver
Kay Roberts
Arthur Spaugh
A. 8. Arnold
C. M. Waynick
Garland Hilton 23 Buried Today at Zion Reformed Church
Funeral services for Garland Hilton 23 who died at his residence four miles west of High Point last Friday after a short illness will be held at Zion Reformed Church this morning at 7 30 o clock conducted by Rev D C Cox and Mr Palmer of Thomasville Burial will be at the church cemetery.
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Garland Hilton
High Point
Zion Reformed Church
D. C. Cox
Palmer
Thomasville
Inhabitants Ready to Flee from Belle Glades
West Palm Beach Florida September 25 AP The few residents remaining in Belle Glades near Lake Okeechobee guard belongings and pump water awaiting any north or northwest wind. A breach of dykes protecting the village could engulf the community, and the Palm Beach Times keeps a messenger ready to warn residents.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Belle Glades
Lake Okeechobee
Palm Beach
Death Toll Rises From Encarnacion Hurricane
In Encarnacion Paraguay the Monday hurricane has killed 198 people and injured 3090, many may be buried in debris. Survivors praise the first engineer of the power plant who died shutting off power to prevent a city fire. Bank buildings collapsed. valuables recovered. Argentine Red Cross aids the stricken area.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Encarnacion
Tw Bank
Argentine Red Cross
Miami Seeks Hearst Train Stay For Hurricane Relief
Mayor E C Romsh and Miami officials pleaded with William Randolph Hearst to keep the Chicago Herald and Examiner relief train in Miami for 48 more hours. The train, led by Dr. Newman N Bundesen and Dr. C W K Briggs, has been credited with stabilizing the city after the hurricane and tidal wave.
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Miami
Fla
E. C. Romsh
William Randolph Hearst
Chicago
The
Herald and Examiner
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Newman N. Bundesen
C. W. K. Briggs
Middlewest
League of Nations aims for universal reach after symbolism of Germany joining
Geneva Sept 25 AP The League of Nations will one day be universal proclaimed President Ninchitch after adjournment of the seventh assembly begun Sept 6 He notes Germany entry proves critics wrong and calls members to press disarmament and economic talks He cites adoption of a slavery convention signed by 20 governments and others to follow by Monday
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League of Nations
Universal”’ Body
Geneva
Ninchitch
League
Germany
Ninchiteh
Portueus
Monda
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Reform Folk
Carmen
Carolina Power and Light Co
Jackson
County
State College At
Nan Newton
Pleasant Grove
State Board
Davidson County
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