Editorial summary on 1925 Raleigh Daily News items
A Tuesday edition notes political clashes with Al Smith’s presidential bid and Coolidge, Greensboro school location concerns affecting streetcar crossings, and a grand jury foreman’s remarks. It remarks on Bryan’s memoirs, Dr. Soper’s views at Duke, and bankers favoring federal reserve policy. It also mentions a proposed information bureau project and planning commission concerns over uptown architecture.
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Information “Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Planning Commission
Navy strength questioned as fleet problems rise
The Raleigh Times argues the United States may not possess the world's strongest navy. It questions naval strength versus England and Japan, criticizes management under Secretary Wilbur, and notes recent disasters PN-9 No. 1, the Shenandoah, and the S-51, urging input from active sailors rather than biased officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Japan
Wilbur
Navy Department
Colonel Mitchell
Admiral Simms
Jury Selection in North Carolina Relies on Qualified Voters
Editorial argues for outside venue in W B Cole case to speed jury process and reduce bias. It critiques juror qualifications, predicting progress as newspapers broaden circulation and jurors who have read about cases may serve if they can be impartial. The piece urges Union county residents meeting basic standards, free of close relations to principals, as capable jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cole
Rockingham
Union County
North Carolina
Mitchells idea for an air ministry to unite aviation
Colonel Mitchell proposes a dedicated air ministry independent of war and navy departments. He argues that unified control could reduce wasted effort, allow instant rule revision, and focus on competence in the air. The change, while unlikely to be adopted, could improve American aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Air Ministry
War
Navy
Army Air Service
Navy Air Service
Department of Military Service
Army
Proper Taxing Principles in North Carolina and Florida
Gov. of North Carolina links Florida tax policy to its migration boom in a Charlotte speech. He notes Florida’s favorable wealth taxes attract small investors seeking profits, while stressing fair taxation and prudent public spending as core statecraft principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Florida
Charlotte
Nori Carolina
South Sea
French debt settlement stalls as U.S. plans rejected
The French commission rejects the U S counter proposition for settling the French debt. The proposal urged by the United States urged France to pay on the same basis as Britain. Strong advocates of two ideas push for a rapid accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Great Britain
France Claims Special Consideration in Postwar Debts
A French commission argues the United States should compensate France for losses from postwar bond dealings, citing private bankers and high rates. The debate splits American circles between basing payment on British precedents and granting merits-based relief. Caillaux argues postbellum terms should influence negotiations, while some warn France bears responsibility for the costly loans.
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France
Morgan
Caillaux
Stealing Time in the Office and Its Consequences
A discussion of office grafters who steal their own time by looking busy while not fully working. The boss detects true busyness by end of day, and the greater theft lies in employees wasting time that could be spent learning the business and improving efficiency for long term gains. Frequent references to workers, bosses, and daily newspaper reports underscore the theme.
Why Employees Seek Better Jobs and Opportunity
The piece argues that capable workers attract offers from other firms because they value time and continually seek to do better. If not valued where they are, they will move to places where appreciation and prospects exist, since industrious people are rare and tend to stand out in large institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyright
Bell Syndicate
Dirigibles and planes reshape future air defense plan
A military speaker urged moving air power to the sea and expanding the army air service. He criticized current equipment as antiquated, noted about 12 old pursuit planes and 22 bombers remain, and called for a separate artillery corps and reorganized defense to deter nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnavy
Army Air Service
Air Service
Army
Navy
Governor Approves State Prison Finances in North Carolina
The governor praised the state prison system with six self supporting facilities and outlined prisoner employment efforts. Audit shows revenue producing prisoners earned 2,217,011.65 while non revenue prisoners cost 179,333.05 leaving a 35,475.80 surplus, but beautifications and crop prep expenses increased the net to a 294,720.95 deficit. From July 1924 to June 1925 the prison ran a deficit of 254,720.95, with a prior period surplus of 22,919.34 and a mid 1925 deficit 277,639.29. A 54,225.12 discrepancy exists between treasury and auditor figures. Legislative aid covered the total state prison deficit up to June 30, 1925, allowing a fresh start for the new fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
North Carolina
Treasurera
Navy orders ship 20 caskets from Chelsea to Newport
Boston dispatch reports that 20 navy caskets at the Chelsea naval hospital were ordered to Newport Rhode Island as one of the bases for elevating personnel after the submarine 5 1 A 51 sank with 33 men last Friday night in a collision with the steamship City of Rome.
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Boston
Boston Navy Yard
Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Newport
R. I
Rome
Lansdowne Widow Accepts Naval Inquiry Invitation
Mrs. Margaret Ross Lansdowne widow of Commander Zachary Lansdowne accepts invitation to appear before the naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah loss. She asks to testify at the latest possible time may be heard in Washington if inquiry moves there. Her illness prevents travel for days while she remains in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
N. J
Margaret Ross Lansdowne
Zachary Lansdowne
Shenandoah
Naval Court of Inquiry
Spite Fence Sparks Talk Over Alexander Property
Josephy W. Tomlinson defended a rear fence near George F. Alexander’s Montlieu Avenue property, saying it protects his family from a nuisance. He admitted building it but denied creating a spite fence, noting Alexander had earlier applied for a store permit that was denied due to residential zoning and local opposition.
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George F. Alexander
Montlieu Avenue
Alexander
Josephy W. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Mr. Tomlinson
Articles Ready for Signatures in Dempsey Will Match
SOUTHBEND IND Sept 29 Actual signing of articles for a fight between Jack Dempsey world’s heavyweight champion and Harry Wills negro challenger was scheduled for today at Benton Harbor Mich Andrew M Weinberg Floyd Fitzsimmons and other members of the Northern Indiana syndicate financing such a fight were convinced that they had landed the match and believed that the assent of Rob Roy Benton Demspsey’s manager and Paddy Mullins Mills’s manager to terms would be transformed into signatures on the dotted line before sunset. The long maneuvering for the match seemed ended and Mullins expressed belief that his crown prince would at least have a crack at Dempsey’s crown. Participants in yesterday’s conference remained silent on details. CHICAGO Sept 29 Grain prices opened higher with wheat up 1 to 1 1/2 cents on expectations of a rally after a week long drop. Corn and oats followed wheat higher then provisions fell on lower quotations for hogs.
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Southbend
Ind
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Benton Harbor
Mich
Andrew M. Weinberg
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Indiana
Rob Roy Benton
Dempsey
Paddy Mullins
Mill
Mullins
Chicago
Rockingham Court Prepares for Cole Trial Jury Selection Begins
In Richmond County Court House North Carolina prosecutors and defense lawyers gather for the state versus W B Cole as 200 veniremen from Union County arrive. W B Love leads the state defense teams include John C Sikes Vanb and Millikin. Overnight crowds fill hotels as jury selection nears with Judge Finley pleased with progress and jury sworn before testimony starts.
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Richmond County
Rockingham
N. C
W. B. Cole
Union County
W. B. Love
John C. Sikes
Vanb
Millikin
Cole
Veniremen
Defense Council
T. B. Finley
Stephens a Guest of Civitan Club Today
Evangelist Rev. George Stephens and his party were luncheon guests of the High Point Civitan Club at the Sheraton Hotel. Stephens praised the Civitan’s achievements and the value of service clubs. Edward Lee Powell and pianist Miss Birdie Lees attended, with Powell leading songs and Miss Lees performing piano selections.
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George Stephens
High Point Civitan Club
Sheraton Hotel
Mr. Stephens
Civitans
Edward Lee Powell
Tabernacle
Birdie Loees
Lee
Miss Lees
Piedmont's Industrial Growth Probed by Kinston Chamber
The Kinston chamber of commerce seeks data on Piedmont section towns. It mails questionnaires to collect counts of local plants, growth since 1910, steam usage, ownership, investment focus, inducements for outside capital, growth factors, and energy sources, aiming for a clear view of North Carolina's industrial history without naming individual firms.
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Kinston Chamber of Commerce
Eastern
Carolina
Piedmont
North Carolina
New Orleans Cotton Opens Weak on Rain and Large Crop
The New Orleans cotton market opened weak as Liverpool prices fell and rain moves spread through the Eastern belt. Early trades showed losses of 3 to 16 points with December at 22.70, January 22.64, and March 22.66 as prices eased after the opening call. Factors cited include ample crop movement, favorable late crop weather, and soft spot demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Liverpool
Readjustment plan backed by Virginia-Carolina bonds
In New York on September 29 AP reports that managers overseeing Virginia-Carolina Chemical now in receivership announced that holders of substantial majorities of the companys bonds and securities have assented to a readjustment proposal. The question of making the plan operative will be considered at weeks end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
French legislatures oppose American debt proposals
Washington dispatch notes Pierre Bertres of Le Quotidien reports that eighty of France’s ninety-three departments sent representations to Prime Minister Painter opposing acceptance of the U.S. debt proposals. The move signals broad regional resistance within the French government to the terms.
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Washington
Pierre Bertres
le Quotilien
Premier Painter
North Carolina's Highway Drive and Trade Vision
Governor underscores highway expansion totaling over 6,000 miles with 2,000 paved or in progress. He links road progress to regional commerce, farm-industry interchange, and domestic markets, urging merchants to promote home resources and attract investment from Florida’s growth, foreseeing regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Carolinas
Carolina
Florida
Tragic S-51 Sinking Aboard Camden Rescue Efforts
The S-51 sinking off Block Island prompts a renewed effort to raise the submarine with the Century and Monarch cranes. 33 crewmen remain missing as Air and diving operations continue while two bodies are recovered aboard the Camden.
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Block Island
Newport
U. S. S. Camden
John L. Gibson
Portland
Oregon
William C. Teschemacher
Bangor
Bourgeois Dead
Paris reports the death of Leon Bourgeois eminent French statesman and former premier.
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Bourgeois
Paris
Leon Bourgeois
Card of Thanks from Welborn Family
The Welborn family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their husband and father, thanks for floral offerings, and prayers for blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Welborn
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