Federal Court Begins Hear ing of Bailey Brothers Case
Federal district court in Greensboro opens the Bailey Brothers Tobacco stock selling case with 44 defendants. Jury selection proceeds after judges overrule defense motions. The government introduces the company charter and alleged meeting minutes as evidence.
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Greensboro
Federal District Court
Bailey Bros. Tobacco Company
Webb
Batley Brothers
T. W. Kirkman
B. B. Phillips
L. T. Sechrest
Guilford County
G. D. Richardson
Stokes
D. A. Walker
Jonas Gunn
J. 0. Ragsdale
Vre
Rockingham
C. A. Byrd
N. Brown
Randolph
W. Carr
Orange
Jule Young
J. M. Richardson
Raleigh
Mumford Bailey
Winston-Salem
F. J. Hackett
M. L. Crews
Glenn Harris
F. G. Middlebrook
H. G. Larsen
Bailey Brothers Tobacco Company
A. L. Brooks
W. P. Bynum
F. P. Hobgood
John N. Wilson
Andrew Joyner, Jr
E. 8. Parker
W. G. Bramham
Durham
J. H. Whicker
J. P. Parker
Charlotte
C. Brawley
E. J. Hastings
G. A. Newlin
Lenoir
Hoyle Link
Lexington
J. C. Stroupe
Hickory
F. M. Parrish
Frank A. Linney
Boone
Frank Patton
Thomas J. Harkins
Asheville
Frank A
Baily Bro-wnc
Fire at Raleigh Destroys 130 Autos
A Raleigh fire destroyed the Raleigh Transfer and damaged the Raleigh Cornice and Roofing plant early today. About 175 cars were stored, 130 were lost, with 40 removed before flames spread. Losses estimated between 225000 and 250000 dollars, partly insured. cause undetermined.
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Raleigh
Raleigh Transfer Company
Tansfer Company
Motor Service Branch
Perrin Gower
Motor Service Company
W. F P. Smith
Transfer Company
Tobacco Average Higher in State Than During 1923
North Carolina tobacco sold in the past season ended December 19 from 8 warehouses totals 208 325 30 pounds. The average price was 23 60 dollars per hundred pounds, up from 20 28 in 1928. The 1929 crop totaled 278 220 000 pounds versus 409 500 000 pounds in 1928.
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Raleich
North Carolina
United States and
Catawba Profiting From Walnut Trees
Hickory January 28 two thousand pounds of black walnut kernels were chipped for shipment to a Philadelphia ice cream factory by the Catawba Creamery Company. Kernels came from Catawba county farms as a by product with children earning compensation. J E Stephens near Hickory sold kernels worth 841 62 as trees proved prolific this year bringing cash to many residents.
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Hickory
Philadelphia
Catawba Creamery Company
Tce
Catawba County
J. E. Stephens
Bowie's Railroad Act Repeal and Homestead Reform Debated
In Raleigh the senate introduced a bill to repeal the Bowie railroad act of 1923 and to create a workers compensation system akin to Virginia. A constitutional amendment would cut homestead exemptions and permit garnishment, with a 1926 referendum. House measures include shifting the statewide primary date and allowing larger towns to set traffic rules to overcome a court ruling. The session also covers divorce grounds change and lights for horse drawn vehicles on public roads.
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Raleigh
Jan
Senate
Bowie
Virginia
General Assembly
Carter
Surry
House of Representatives
Gann
Turlington
Cann
Matthews
Massenburg
State Merchants Association
Brooklyn couple blessed with quadruplet birth today
Mr and Mrs John Kelly of Brooklyn welcomed four more children at the Jewish Hospital after a 5 am delivery. Catherine Sarah Edward and Joseph join the family along with their five older children. One baby remains delicate but hopes are high. Patrolman Charlie Rogers assisted with the news as the family adjusts to the remarkable event.
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New York
Jan Mth
John Kelly
Brooklyn
Mr. Kelly
Brooklyn Gas Company
Keily
Kelly
Charlie Rogers
Grant Avenue
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Jewish Hospital
Prospect Place
Saul Schapiro
Okawaville
Llinois
Young
Thomas
Anid
Youne
Williamson County
Klanamen
Prohibition
Danville
Caesar Cagle
Herrin
Jack Stefher
Okawas
Galligan
Pistol Duel Ends in Deaths of Young Forbes and Sheriff
In Herrin Illinois Glenn Young and his ally George Forbes were slain in a gun battle with Ora Thomas deputy sheriff who also died. The confrontation occurred outside the European hotel in front of the Canary Cigar Store and barber shop after a day of threats and street parading.
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Herrin
Glenn Young
Petrel
Williamson County
George Forbes
Warren
Ora Thomas
Thomas
Young
Lymar
Forbes
Warner
Ross Lizenby
Major Davis
George Galligan
Aged Hillsville Citizen Passes Away in Hillsville
Squire John Wilkinson born December 27 1828 died in Hillsville January 16 1925 at age 96 years 19 days funeral held January 17 at the Methodist church burial in family cemetery in Hillsville Numerous heirs and kin listed with property left to R G and S E Wilkinson and Chas Jennings heirs from his Hillsville years married Elizabeth Anderson in 1856 and built businesses including a mill and store in the area.
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Squire John Wilkinson
Hillsville
Mr. Wilkinson
Surry County
N. C
Cripple Creek
Virginia
Elizabeth Anderson
R. G
8. E. Wilkinson
Jas. B. Johnson
Wilkinson
Solens Suffer Loss of Autos in Raleigh Fire
In Raleigh on January 22 fire destroyed cars belonging to North Carolina senators and state officials. Lieutenant Governor J Elmer Long and President Pro Tem W H S Burgwyn were absent. Burgwyn’s car survived, Long’s limousine burned. Secretary Everett lost both cars, while a Durham chauffeur credits Providence for saving his car. Several lawmakers including H G Connor O E Mendenhall O P Makepeace W L Frushee W T Ward J G Reach J M Sharp W A Foil D P Delinger and E P Bacon also reported automobile losses.
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Raleigh
Frank Hackett
North Carolina Senate
J. Elmer Long
W. H. S. Burgwyn
Quan
Burgwyn
Leong
Durham
Mark Squires
Caldwell
Whc
Senate
Chak Hackett
Everett
Shorty
R. O. Everett
Providence
H. G. Connor
Wilson
O. E. Mendenhall
High Point
O. P. Makepeace
Sanford
W. L. Frushee
W. T. Ward
Duplin County
J. G. Reach
Avondale
J. M. Sharp
Reidsville
W. A. Foil
Concord
D. P. Dellinger
Cherryville
E. P. Bacon
State Leads Four Crops in 1924 Production in NC
North Carolina ranked first in four farm crops in 1924 per U S Department of Agriculture data. The state led with sweet potatoes 9 202 000 bushels, corn 152 945 000 bushels, soybeans 2 560 000 bushels, and cowpeas 2 546 000 bushels, while tobacco ranked second in 1928 and 278 520 000 pounds.
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Raleieh
North Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture
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Bailey Brothers
Inet
Bailey
Falesmen
Mnet
Bowie Railroad
Moss and
Tapp
Rowle
James &. Manning
D. G. Brummitt
Moss
West
Matthews Divorce
Constitutional Amendment
Stork
S. Glenn Young
Herrin, Ill
Mount Airy
John Wilkinson
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