North Carolina Senate Debates Primary Law Repeal
In Raleigh the assembly opens with House bill one seeking full repeal of the statewide primary law. The debate features Rep Neal and Republicans demanding seat reassignment, while Democrats and allies push for quicker business. Inauguration of Governor elect Cameron Morrison scheduled for January 12.
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Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Ffice
A. B. Wents
Gaston County
Walter Murphy
T. C. Bowie
Federal Appointees Named for North Carolina Roles
Washington specials outline recommended North Carolina federal posts under the next administration. Gilliam Grissom would be collector of internal revenue. Irvin B. Tucker, U. S. Attorney for the Eastern District. Frank A. Linney to succeed Stonewall Durham as U. S. Attorney for the Western District. J. D. Parker named U. S. Marshal Eastern District. Brownslow Jackson to be U. S. Marshal Western District. R. W. Ward named postmaster for Raleigh.
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Greensboro
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Whitesville
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Elizabeth City
United States
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Boone
Stonewall Jackson Durham
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J.D. Parker
Smithfield
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Wilmington
Brownslow Jackson
Hendersonville
Charles A. Webb
Asheville
R. W. Ward
Raleigh
Bart M. Gatling
Notice of Contests and State Affairs From North Carolina
Washington special reports Doughton defending a promised contest by Campbell after notice served in North Carolina. Governor Blekett defends pardons with a form letter denying new applications. Senator Simmons wins tax exemption for traveling sales expenses. North Carolina revenue divisions reduced from ten to six with key chiefs moved to deputy roles. Governor Blekett proposes primary law amendments to cap candidate spending and forfeiture rules. Winston-Salem chosen for Baptist General Hospital site. J A Martin joins commission delegation from Raleigh.
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Pruning Demonstration Aims to Boost Robeson County Crop Prep
Robeson County farmers face slow progress in preparing for another crop as tobacco and cotton prices fall. County farm demonstrator C C Dukes will hold pruning demonstrations in 26 townships next month to encourage fruit growing and orchard work while two illegal stills are seized in Wishart and Shannon townships.
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Rohnson
World News Roundup From The Seven Days
A digest of international and domestic items notes eleven US aviators flying to Panama landing at Acapulco Mexico reports of Sinn Fein deaths near Kanturk Cork fighting with police in Ireland and various diplomatic moves. Secretary Colby arrives Montevideo then visits the Florida battleship. German weather and coal concerns mix with naval and disarmament debates.
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Domestic tragedy and civic notes mix in troubled year
A string of incidents from Ashland County Wisconsin reports a man aged 69 entering a county home but leaving with a gun in hand after his dog is refused entry, a deadly conclusion. In Massachusetts a new governor is inaugurated. The Chicknwick Hawkins Cotton Mills announce a shutdown January 11 due to six weeks of illness across five plants. Tennessee debates blue laws including Sunday baseball and trains. A Knoxville hold up ends with a clerk guiding a patron back to medicine. Kentucky whiskey guards cost $510,000 yearly. A New York infant explores German toy makers and a German-made doll bears the word Made in Germany. Cleveland Chief Justice McGonin faces retrial for a fatal shooting. A Memphis grocery executive dies by self-inflicted wound amid despondency. A riot in Los Angeles injures several after a raid on a case. San Francisco sidewalk collapse injures many New Year revelers. The piece ends with a long historical note on John Quincy Adams and a Shriners grand ball in New Bern.
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Farmers** Cooperative Chief Attacks Speculation in Congress
Washington The Farmers' Cooperative leader Charles Harrott labeled stock and farm manipulators predatory parasites calling speculation gambling stealing. The Senate adopted Knox resolution funding 50 000 for official capitol ceremonies tied to the Harding inauguration. Congress opens 1921 with a heavy short session agenda emphasizing tariff revision and fiscal bills.
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Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents
Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents lists key biographical milestones for John Quincy Adams. Born 1767 in Braintree, later Quincy, Mass. Includes roles as minister to The Hague Prussia Russia England and England. Massachusetts and National Senate. Secretary of State 1917 25. marriage to Louise Catherine Johnson. Ghent peace commissioner.
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Road Building and Motor Trucks Push for Better Highways
An editorial advocates a nationwide push for improved roads to support growing transport needs. It argues that good roads boost farmer profits, merchant reach, and automobile delivery, reducing rail delays and freight costs. It notes large profits from inter city motor express and cites substantial savings from trucks and better infrastructure.
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Haul on Unimproved Roads Reveals Costs
The Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Agriculture computed an average cost per ton mile of 22.7 cents from inquiries to about 2,800 county correspondents. The average haul was 4 miles. With only eight percent of roads improved, these figures reflect the costs on unimproved roads.
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Department of Agriculture
Joss Chi
Farmers' Mud Tax Slogan Sparks Road Funding Debate
Road funding advocates in Alabama push a $50 million program with the slogan The heaviest tax the farmer pays is the mind tax farmers see rents as a benefit to all and cents way, claiming advantages never before received by farmers, amid campaign messaging.
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Balky Mule and Dollar Drive Farm to Market
The text discusses farm values doubling as communities improve with better roads and schools. It argues highways should be a business proposition, enhancing farm prosperity. It notes mulch from leaves and straw manures require time to decay before nitrification, reflecting practical farming ideas.
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