Tokyo and Yokohama in ruins after massive quake disaster
Reports from Tokyo and Yokohama describe widespread destruction with many casualties and refugees. US relief efforts mobilize quickly as American ships transport food medical aid and rescue teams, while international reactions hinge on Italy and the League of Nations amid global tension over Corsica and reparations talks.
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Edward W. Pickard
Tstory
Japan
Iy Yiewruttons
Tokyo
Yokobiaton
Hervila Minyster
Mondo
Jajuns
Latwat
Peking
iQue
Yokohama
Ailictet
St Penonne
Businessien Ami Pour
Tel Nf Couuse
Max D. Kinassom
Kiriassof
Conan Waal
Yokohawa
Stoner
William Yale Ta Countuna
The
Salvation Arg Furs
Olive
Hames
Ull
Twtter
Jweton
Jaived
Yokohnne
Longve Sini
Kote
State Needs Capital to Operate and Fund Debt
The state treasurer argues the state has no capital stock and should establish operating capital of five million dollars plus a sinking fund to retire debt. He notes prior borrowing due to annual revenue gaps, the end of property tax as income shifted, and contemplates using a liquid capital fund to support state business needs. He also mentions court printers offering early pamphlets to speed dissemination of reports to the profession.
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WN. Everutt
Toon Chyivkins
Iate
Reevet
Mento Delness
Promo Court
Hickey plot exposed to end revolution and capture leaders
A 1778 British loyalist conspiracy aimed to kill or seize Washington and Howe, blow up magazines, and cut rebel supplies. Governor Tryon and Mayor Mathews led the scheme. Mathews and others were arrested and sent to Connecticut. Hickey, a treacherous guard, hanged as the first military execution in the American army.
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Hickey
New York
Tryon
Habor
Mathews
Washington Allie
Willam Howe
Washington
Connecticut
Thoman Hickey
Governor Urges North Carolina Help for Japan Earthquake Relief
Governor Morrison issues a proclamation urging North Carolina to join the nationwide Red Cross appeal for five million dollars to aid Japan after the great disaster. The call seeks urgent, systematic contributions from counties and communities, with North Carolina’s share set at twenty five thousand dollars and local committees to begin daily wire totals starting Thursday.
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Japan
Generona
North Carolina
Morrison
San Francisco
Japanese Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Wreadent
America
Red Cros
Waliut
Ana
Hagwood Granted Parole Under Clemency
Governor Morrison extended executive clemency to Reuben S Hagwood who was convicted in Wake County for larceny and housebreaking in December 1920 and sentenced to three years on the county roads. He has served 21 months. parole was recommended by Judge John H Kerr, the late H E Norris solicitor, and Kate Burr Johnston State Commissioner of Public Welfare.
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Hagwood
Morrison
Reuben S Hagwood
Wake County
Hass
John H. Kerr
H. E. Norris
Kate Burr Johnston
Puble Welfare
New Corporations Formed in Charlotte Area
Secretary of State issued charters to several firms in Charlotte including W. R. Foreman Company a real estate dealer with authorized capital of 100000 and 3000 subscribed by W. R. Foreman H. B. Kiser and W. G. Myers. Jackson Lumber Company a timber and building supplies concern authorized stock 50000 with 8000 subscribed by T. Jackson and others.
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Ste W. N. Everett
W. R. Foreman Company
Charlotte
W. R. Foreman
H. B. Kiser
W. G. Myers
Jackson Lumber Company
Unveil Aycock Memorial November Dedication Plans
A dedication ceremony for a new Aycock Memorial on Capitol Square is set for November. Governor Morrison will accept the memorial on behalf of the state, with speakers including Edwin Ackerman and Daniel. The bronze statue of Aycock will stand seven and a half feet high on a marble pedestal, surrounded by tablets detailing his contributions to public education. The project, funded at about 18000 dollars, was arranged by the memorial committee led by George G. Rey and others.
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Andérsin
Wade
Dietis
Dion
Cenerius
Machtueta
Buske & Fall
Wesmiergeaice
Sianin Watinaba
Osaka
Jijun
New York
Americimn
Asalatinum
Steickim
Italy
Japan
Aycock
Carolina School Children's
Charles Brantley Aycock
Capitol Square
Gov ’Nor
Hite
Thor
de Edwin Ackerman
University of Vie Eine
Has. C. Melver
Heros
Horgum
Europe
Aomorial Reommiter
Gearge G Rey
de Beres
Bob Tacs
Albert Andersen
Judie
Pruncis Winston
Condemn Trinity Building Sparks Community Debate
Old Trinity College building in Trinity County faces condemnation after an Insurance Department investigation found structural danger and insufficient egress from the upper floors. The plan to relocate 14 or more students for the fall term prompts criticism of city and state authorities and raises questions about land transfers tied to the school’s future.
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Trinity
Ole Trinity College
OM Trinity
Ranedorpl
Hrockwell
State Insurance
Mm Avordi
Mula
Wall Rovert
Janine Leach
Trinity Colleen
Trinity Colege
Tandulph County Board of Education
Poultry Show Delivers Big Prizes at State Fair
A.G. Oliver heads North Carolina State Fair poultry division, securing about 2700 in prizes and over 1000 for a special open class. Top exhibitors from across the country enter, while General Manager BV Weiborn touts the show as among the best, denying any fowl “stringing” plans. Plans also surface for Pigeon River project to develop 150000 horsepower near the NC-TN line with an initial 60000 HP diversion dam and tunnel. In NC, half the cotton crop funds animal feed on farms. 851000 bales produced and 406701 work animals on state farms last year.
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A. G. Oliver
State
BV. Weiborn
Pigeon River
Washington
Big Pigeon River
North Carolina
Federal Power Commission
Pigeon River Company
North Carolina-Tennessee
Earl Henttler
Official Explanation of Coast Destroyer Events Recedes
The report outlines confusion over distress signals and ship positions after a Japanese attack on the California coast. Navy officials cite discrepancies in radio coordinates and shore station timing, with crew members debating wreck site details and a tidal disturbance affecting readings.
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Tobf
Caliornia
Amint
Robinson
Comimandine
Intersdhe
Cay Tue
Edwards
Wataon
Comemandine
Anateria
Californie
Yotson
Strane
Topoe
Felice
New Air Speed Record Claim For Navy Pilot
The Bureau of Naval Aeronautics announced Lt JM Sanderson of the Marine Corps set a new air speed mark of 248 miles per hour over a Mineola course. The prior official record was 246.58 mph by Lt J J Maughan of the Army Air Service.
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Washington
Bureau of Naval Aeronautics
JM Sanderson
Marine Corps
Navy
Lanis
Mineola
Thong Islan
J. J. Maughan
Army Air Airvice
World Cotton Supply Falls From 1922 Peak in 1923
Washington reports a drop in global cotton stocks and consumption. On August 1 the world supply stood at 27,568,000 bales, down from 29,602,000 in 1922, with yearly consumption estimated at 20,950,000 bales. Beginning-season stocks totaled 9,526,000 bales, down from 14.7 million the prior year, while end-season stocks reached 400,000 bales. The data come from a Commerce Department survey conducted with the Agriculture Department and include some unspinnable cotton.
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Washington
Murrey
Department of Comneren
Coopera
Department of Agriculand
Break in and Jail Delivery Reported in Currituck
Currituck jail suffered a break in after a prior jail delivery in which a Black prisoner aided in escaping by chiseling to liberty. Thieves stole copper worms and other distillery gear stored for sheriff and prohibition officers. Separately, publisher Bruce Haldeman and family reached Peking from Japan on the last Yokohama train before an earthquake, witnessing panicked signs and continuing shocks near Kobe.
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Currituck Jaly
Elimateth
Currituck
Liberty
Japan
Peking
Bruce Haldeman
Louisville Courier Journal
Willis Green
Louisville
Yokohama
Kobe
Doings in the Tar Heel State Recap Across Counties
Reports from Greensboro to Gastonia recap wind damage casualties and civic notes. Residents attend a Willam Reals birthday event, and the Southern Association plans its next annual gathering in September 1924. Local offices report school enrollments, roadwork, and tobacco sales totals for the week, with notable incidents in Winston-Salem and Elizabeth City.
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Greensboro- Jusner
Hichardson
Cuneate
Ujeet
Aralle
Ho Jing Li
Durhusa
Willum
Atlanti
Gio
Pat Scottevilte
JH Hill
Jmry
Tate
Winston-Salem -Phins
Gull Soosthamite
Ente Itvid Supe
Ceriitte Tetera Conllig 16
Huien
Focal Mhinibera
Use Manoute Ereants
Ation Faysttoville
Perreanel
Fayettoville Ety Sehoota
Sunt MB. Andrews
Cero Gotdo—Stobart Stelekdanny
Ini
Columbus
Enum
Gastonia
Gastonia Publie Schonla
Wison M R. Meaman
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Sanford
Tween
Allceges
HY Scott
Wilson Chamber of
Comber
Nee Bape
Elect
Ates Wan
Southern Railway
Tun Hing
Craven County Tohweco Browers
Cooperative Asociation
C. Mullins
Maxton
Salle Lou McKinnon
Te State
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