Wood Campaign Fund Raised Over 1.2 Million
Testimony before the senate investigating committee details a campaign fund of about 1.2 million for Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. Contributions listed include 621000 from Col. William Cooper Proctor and 100000 each from A E Monell and two Chicago banks, with Rockefeller Jr and William Wrigley among donors. Expenditures topped 1.17 million, leaving a small balance, and notes suggest doubts about repayment of large advances.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
A. A. Sprague
Chicago
Wood Organization
Senate
Sprague
William Cooper Proctor
Cincinnati
A. E. Monell
New York
Corn Exchange National Bank
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Colonel Proctor
Mr. Sprague
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
William Wrigley, Jr
H. M. Byllesby
Co. D. Shaffer
Spracue
Reed
Missouri
Proctor
Kenyon
Moses
Wood
Maryland
Leonard Wood League
Emerson
West Virginia
Seventh
Virginia
Zeb Vance Walser
Wood League of
North Carolina
Safety rules urged for Durham and Greensboro drivers
The Greensboro News notes a Durham safety campaign promoting practical driving guidelines. Key points cover the Golden Rule, right of way, speed, passing children, signaling, rounding corners, street cars, other autos, and pedestrians. The paper adds a cautionary line: assume others are fools to stay alert.
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Greensboro News
Durham
Mail Carriers Picnic Honors Service in North Carolina
The R F D Carriers Association District No. 40 gathered at White Sulphur Springs with members from Yadkin Forsythe Stokes and Surry counties. President N J Reich of Winston Salem led the meeting and was re elected for the coming year. Rev G W Williams spoke praising mail carriers and Memorial Day service. Officers named include Reich president Hobson secretary treasurer and Lineback secretary. Next year’s meeting will be at the Yadkin River bridge near Donnaha.
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R. F. D. Carriers Association of District No
White Sulphur Springs
Yadkin
Forsythe
Stokes
Surry
Mount Airy
N. J. Reich
Wineton
Salem
H. W. Lineback
G. W. Williams
J. H. Carter
Carter
Nhy
Flanders’ Field
Piedmont
North Carolina
Treas
C. G. Hobson
East Bend
N. C
Linebeck
Yadkin River Bridge
Donnaha
Razor Ruse Draws Mount Airy Crowd into Swindle
A traveling salesman in Mount Airy staged a staged auction style scam selling razors at two dollars each, promising wealth for minimal payment, then pushing multiple purchases. He extended the pitch with cheap trinkets, including a fake gold watch and a ring, extracting cash from many wary locals.
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy Ad
Remedy marketed as monthly relief for bowel complaints. Promises widespread need before summer, urging immediate purchase at any drug store.
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Chamberlain
Peddler Takes Off With Cash After Ring Exchange
A man handed out rings and fled in a Ford, driving away as witnesses watched. Onlookers estimated he collected no less than $600 from the act, while a citizen held $2.60 that remained unclaimed when the suspect left, losing the money as part of the hoax.
Results Of Protracted Services In Central Methodist Church
The Central Methodist revival ends with strong gains. May 23 baptisms add six adults, seven join by profession, fourteen certificates read, one restored, and five more certificates read last Sunday. Total accessions reach fifty four through evangelistic services.
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Central Methodist Church
Mount Airy Mayor Defends Sanitary Efforts and Officials
Mayor E. C. Bivens writes to defend Mt. Airy sanitary policies. He explains the town supports a city health officer, cooperation with county plans, and the decision to fund a sewerage system with bonds. He notes delays in bond sales, discusses temporary measures, and urges citizens to direct complaints to Dr. Woltz and the health department.
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Mt. Airy
Mount Airy
Board of Commissioners
Unis
Board of
Town of
Woltz
Williams
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Winston
Dr. Waltz
E. C. Bivens
Engagement of Isla Marshall to Dallas Kirby Formally Announced
Miss Isla B. Marshall of High Point and Dallas C. Kirby of Winston-Salem were formally engaged during a May 15 party hosted by Mrs. John H. Hawley of Goldsboro. The event featured pink and white decor, a painted score card with the engagement date, and a bridal bouquet presentation. Miss Marshall teaches in Goldsboro schools and is sister to Mrs. C. B. Clegg of Greensboro. Kirby is with the law firm Alexander and Kirby in Winston-Salem.
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Miss
High Point
John H. Hawley
Goldsboro
Isla B. Marshall
Dallas C. Kirby
Winston-Salem
Miss Marshall
C. B. Clegg
Greensboro
Kirby
Alexander and Kirby
John Hawley Jr
Marshall
Martha
Katherine Edgerton
R. K. Marshall
Charlotte men fly to Shriners convention in Greensboro
C Coddington and H H Tucker of Charlotte flew to Greensboro for the Shriners convention. They left at 10 30 and landed near the city at 12 15 after difficulty finding the field. They cruised over 50 miles an hour at about 6500 feet. Coddington is now Buick distributor for the Carolinas.
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Shriners
Greensboro
C. C. Coddington
H. H. Tucker
Charlotte
Mr. Tucker
Farnam Airplanes
Mr. Coddington
Cobb
Coddington
Buick Automobiles
Carolinas
Gift To School Presents Confederate Pictures
Mrs J R Paddison donated two framed portraits to the High School one featuring Gen Robert E Lee and the other showing Jefferson Davis with several Confederate generals and Confederate currency in the same frame.
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J. R. Paddison
Gen
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Confederate States
Candidates Spending Money With Free Hand
Raleigh report details Democratic candidates across districts showing large unitemized expenditures in campaigns for offices with no pay. Key figures include Robert N. Page at 5034.50, Max Gardner 4683.48, and Brinson 1220.00, with varying sums among congress and state posts as campaigns continue.
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Raleigh
Commonwealth
Walter E. Brock
W. C. Hammer
J. C. M. Vann
Haw
Samuel M. Brinson
Charles L. Abernethy
A. L. Bubwinkle
A. L. Quickel
Congress
Richard L. Herring
W. B. Rouse
Herring
R. L. Carr
Supreme Court
B. F. Long
N. Y. Gulley
N. J. Rouse
Greensboro Daily News and News and Observer
J. H. Ramsey
Robert N. Page
Max Gardner
Morrison
James P. Cook
Owen Guion
W. P. Stacy
Mary Settle Sharpe
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Morrison's Expenses Pass Six Thousand Mark
Raleigh May 27 Cameron Morrison's campaign spending to date amounts to 6056.06 dollars. Announcement that he has surpassed the four thousand mark positions him ahead of rivals in funds spent. Manager Herriott Clarkson notes Frank McNinch will soon join Morrison's effort. Morrison still has about five hundred dollars to raise to complete the campaign.
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Raleigh
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Herriott Clarkson
Frank McNinch
Kitchin
Morrison
Holdier Honored at Birthday Dinner for World War Veteran Edgar Ring
A large crowd gathered Sunday at Charles Ring's home to honor Edgar Ring, wounded in World War I, with a birthday dinner. The event also remembered Edgar's brother Vester Ring, who died defending the country. About three hundred attendees traveled from afar. a long 80 foot table displayed seasonal foods. J O Belton gave a patriotism focused speech stressing duty to country and God. The gathering was praised as one of Patrick counties greatest social events.
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Ane
Charles Ring
Edgar
Vester Ring
J. O. Belton
Patrick County
Claude Kitchin Soon To Return To The Capital
Reports from Washington say Representative Claude Kitchin may return to Washington at any time. Physicians advise he should avoid strenuous congressional duties for now. Friends in Kinston say his condition is very satisfactory after the stroke months ago and he will regain his vigor on the House floor.
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Kinston
Washington
Claude Kitchin
Scotland Neck
Congressman Kitchin
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Marsh
Wilbur W. Mas
Democratic National Committee
William G. McAdoo
Treasury
Chaiman Kenyon
Democratic National Executive Committee
McAdoo
B. M. Baruch
Bar
Baruch
National Ittee
Executive Committee
California
Alexander McCabbe
Johnson
Senator Johnson
Mr. Hoover
McCabe
Mayor Bivens
Marshall-Kirby
Page
Gardner
Holdier
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