Great Smoky Mountain National Park Assured Promise
Nashville reports the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is assured by a $5,000,000 gift from the Laura Spillman Rockefeller memorial fund. The park commission asks Tennessee’s Governor Horton to issue $1,500,000 in bonds, with the Rockefeller donation requiring a like amount raised from outside sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Laura Spillman Rockefeller
The
Park Commission
Henry H. Horton
Tennessee
Rockefeller
North Carolina
Prohibition Can and Will Be Enforced, Doran Declares
In St. Petersburg Florida James M Doran head of the prohibition commission told the Anti Saloon Leagues southeastern states convention that the prohibition law is good and here to stay He said federal enforcement is gaining traction and promised stronger results next year and an even break for enforcement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Fla
James M. Doran
Anti-Saloon League
First Baptist Church
United States
Doran
Washingtonian Urges Aid for Bone Day Candidates
Mr. E. C. Moody of Elberton Washington writes to The Democrat urging readers to vote for dry men for all offices regardless of politics. He states he remains a Democrat but prioritizes prohibition as the most important issue. Moody grew up in Watauga county and lives in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Moody
Elberton
Wash
The
Democrat
Moody
Watauga County
Washington
Advertising schemes scored at meeting
Raleigh March 6 The fly by night advertising flooding the state should be rejected by secretaries of the North Carolina Merchants association R L Powell of Durham told the secretaries in the concluding meeting of the officers two day session today Reliable advertising he considered was just as necessary as the reliable news served by the newspapers of the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina Merchants Association
R. L. Powell
Durham
Winston-Salem approves 2.5 million bond for schools expansion
Winston-Salem voters by 1,686 to 11 approve the school board's bond issue of 2,500,000 for expanding the city’s school system. The tally shows eleven votes against and the rest abstaining or not voting.
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Winston-Salem
Cove Creek High School Negro Minstrel a Success
Sugar Grove March 8 The Cove Creek high school minstrel show drew a large audience and raise more than 90 dollars for the school. Eleven pupils entered the preliminary state triangular debating contest and the declamation and recitation tests will pick two performers for Appalachian State Normal event in April. Mountain City high school will present the minstrel in Cove Creek auditorium on Friday night March 9. Prof Horton asks patrons to provide teams to help level the school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Cove Creek High School
Appalachian State Normal
Mountain City High School
Cove Creek
Mountain City
S. F. Horton
Hoover Norris in Wisconsin and Reed enter California primary
Hoover and Norris filed nomination papers in Wisconsin as part of the presidential primary race. Senator James A. Reed of Missouri signed his California declaration of candidacy for May 1 and said the fight will be a showdown among Governor Smith, McAdoo followers, and Reed supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
California
James A. Reed
Missouri
Smith
New York
William G. McAdoo
Lowden Returns to Illinois Confident on Presidential Bid
Former Illinois governor Frank C. Lowden, after four weeks of riding and hiking in Arizona, says his presidential candidacy remains unchanged. He signed a North Dakota primary statement at friends’ urging, believes he has the Iowa delegation, and understands others want him as party leader. He has no speech plans yet.
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Chicago
Marely
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Arizona
Lowden
North Dakota
Iowa
Tucker Open to Governor Nomination in North Carolina
Irving B. Tucker, U.S. district attorney for the eastern district of North Carolina, would accept a gubernatorial nomination if offered. W. G. Bramham states Tucker is willing and among the party’s popular younger leaders. Tucker was also mentioned for national committeeman to fill Hayes’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving B. Tucker
United States Court of the
Eastern District of
North Carolina
W. G. Bramham
Republican State Executive Committee
Tucker
Bramham
Mr. Tucker
Republican Party
Johnson J. Hayes
Smith Holds Whip Hand in California Primary
The piece argues California voters favor Smith, with Reid unlikely to split the ticket. It notes Walsh could gain if Reid performs strongly, but Californians view Smith as winning the presidency, while religion and past Civil War rhetoric affect Walsh support in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
California
Walsh
William G. McAdoo
Reid
Pacific Coast
Senate
Judge Council States Position on Governor Smith
Letter from Hickory Daily Record editor notes many readers ask for views on Governor Smith. Contained are reflections and arguments, with a request for continued discussion on Page Eight.
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Judge Council
High Peaks in Western Carolina Claim Loftiest East of Mississippi
Western North Carolina lists 19 peaks over 6 000 feet within 50 miles of Asheville citing U S Geological Survey figures. Mount Mitchell tops at 6 711 feet with Black Brother Clingmans Dome and other peaks ranging from 6 313 to 6 711 feet to support North Carolina as home to the loftiest eastern summits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Asheville
State Department of Conservation
United States Geological Survey
U. S. Geological Survey
King
White Mountain
New Hampshire
Mount Mitchell
Clingman’s Dome
Balsam Cove
Guyete
Clingman’s Peak
Cattail Peak
le Conte
Mount Gibbs
Richland Balsam
Potato Hill
Mount Collins
Guyot
Pisgah
Waterrock Knob
Blackstone Knob
Celo Mountain
Roan High Knob
Mount Washington
North Carolina Department
Mississippi
Death of John Dula at Avery County Cliffs Raises Murder Suspicions
John Dula, a known Avery resident and former Wilkes citizen, was found dead near his Avery home with a broken neck and facial injuries. While a coroner's jury reported accidental death, witnesses say he was last seen with moonshiner Taylor amid a case tied to Hub Wagner, with warrants reportedly issued for Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dula
Avery
Avery County
Wilkes
Dula
Hub Wagner
Watauga County
T. F. Dule
Ready Branch
Newland
Taylor
Editor Fred H. May Takes Family Trip To Hill Country
Editor Fred H. May of the Lenoir News Topic and his wife with two children toured the hill country last Sunday visiting the fish hatchery. They were caught in a beautiful storm, paused in town briefly, and returned after a very delightful outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Fred H. May
Lenoir
Wasp in Soup Sparks Managerial Fear at Diner
A diner demands the proprietor for a wasp in the soup, but the server says the boss is too scared of wasps to intervene. The exchange highlights a comic, uneasy moment on service floor.
Oughton May Have Opposition in North Carolina Race
Congressman R L Coughton of the eighth North Carolina district may face W R Baugess of Jefferson in the congressional race. Baugess, a longtime Republican, has not confirmed plans but supporters say he is receptive. Greensboro reports note GOP stalwarts are divided with Hoover Lowden Dawes and Longworth among supporters and fence sitters prevailing in Greensboro.
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R. L. Coughton
North Carolina
W. R. Baugess
Jeffferson
Jefferson Man
Greensboro
Baugess
Jefferson
Hoover Club
Hoover
Lowden
Dawes
Nick Longworth
Wheeler calls for progressive Democratic shift in nation
Senator Wheeler of Montana told the Women’s National Democratic club that the Democratic party must become progressive and liberal or be wiped off the map. He urged a fearless platform to protect mass rights against special privilege, saying Republicans have benefited from such privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeler
Montana
National Democratic Club
Montana Democrat
la Follette
Another Little War Draws Britain Into Arab Conflict
The piece reports Ibn Saud as having effectively declared war on Britain. He backs the attack on Mesopotamia and seeks to spread his Moslem orthodoxy by force in Transjordania and Ira. Britain may face a large Arabian population, about 7 million, in this new Fringed war theater.
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Great Britain
Ibn Saud
Arabia
Britain
Mesopotamia
Transjordania
Ira
Artists' model inherits fortune vows to keep working
In Washington Pennsylvania a 21 year old artists' model learns her grandfather Michael J. Burns died seven years ago and left her over 500000 dollars. She plans to continue modeling and not let wealth change her.
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Philadelphia
Gy Burns
Washington
Michael J. Burns
Valle Crucis News Briefs March Report
Valle Crucis notes indicate Mrs. George Moose of Boone visited on Wednesday. Mrs. Monroe Herman remains ill. A joint meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society and the Women’s Auxiliary occurred at Mrs. T. H. Taylor’s home. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Graves of Yanceyville visited Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Burke. H. H. Yates is treated for mastoiditis at Banner Elk hospital. Mrs. Charles Rowe shows improvement. M. C. Wagner and Willis Kiser of Montcalm West Virginia visited Sunday night.
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Valle Crucis
George Moose
Boone
Monroe Herman
Women’s Missionary Society
Woman’s Auxiliary
T. H. Taylor
B. S. Graves
Yanceyville
J. P. Burke
H. H. Yates
Banner Elk Hospital
Charles Rowe
M. C. Wagner
Willis Kiser
Montcalm
W. Va
Influenza Epidemic Strikes Japan Capital Rulers Affected
Japan's capital medical resources fight a deadly influenza outbreak that has killed nearly 2000 and sickened over 500000. The emperor is ill with cold and fever while Princess Hisa aged six months is diagnosed with pneumonia.
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Japan
Hisa
New Fire Company Organized Here
A new fire organization was formed after a rift between board of aldermen and the volunteer fire department. Assigned roles include Hook and Ladder Ed Greene Ed Culler D. L. Wilcox. Chemical hose S M Ayers. Nozzlemen Dallas Wilson L W Timmons Granville Norris. Drivers L S South Ed Hodges. Hose couplers Stuart Winkler Al Adams Rudolph Moretz. Hydrantmen Ray Estes F Fox. Chief of Police Garland acts as fire chief until a new leader is found. Equipment such as rain coats helmets boots and wrenches has been purchased and will arrive soon.
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Board of Aldermen
Ed Greene
Ed Culler
D. L. Wilcox
S. M. Ayers
Dallas Wilson
L. W. Timmons
Granville Norris
L. S. South
Ed Hodges
Stuart Winkler
al Adams Rudolph Moretz
Ray Estes
F. Fox
Garland
Western North Carolina counties join fishing license rule
Fifteen western North Carolina counties now require licenses for all fishing in trout streams under a 1927 law extended by the board of conservation and development. The counties listed include Madison, Clay, Graham, Mitchell, Surry, Jackson, Playwood, Avery, Buncombe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Ashe, Transylvania, Watauga and Swain. The policy funds hatcheries and warden services, with anglers using simple gear sharing in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Wade H. Phillips
J. K. Dixon
Department of Conservation and Development
General Assembly
Board of Conservation and Development
Madison
Clay
Graham
Mitchell
Surry
Jackson
Playwood
Avery
Buncombe
Alleghany
Wilkes
Ashe
Transylvania
Watauga
Swain
Phillips
Hammer Slayer Velma West Begins Life Term In Reformatory
In Painsville Ohio Mrs Velma West the hammer slayer of Perry plead guilty to second degree murder for killing her husband Thomas Edward West son of a wealthy nurseryman. She will enter the Marysville women's reformatory to begin life sentence tomorrow.
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Painsville
Ohio
Velma West
Hammer
Perry
Women's Reformatory
Marysville
Thomas Edward West
Democratic State Convention Dates Set in Raleigh
The Democratic state executive committee met in Raleigh and fixed May 26 for precinct meetings, June for county conventions, and Tuesday June 12 for the state convention to be held in the Raleigh city auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Executive Committee
Raleigh
Wagner Case Set for March 13
Solicitor John R. Jones told The Democrat that Hub Wagner’s murder trial will be heard in Wilkes superior court next Tuesday morning. A special venue of 100 Wilkes County men will be summoned. Wagner faces trial for the Christmas Day 1926 slaying of Dexter Byrd, after already receiving 15 to 20 years for the Earl Moody killing, with about eighty Watauga County witnesses traveling to Wilkesboro.
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John R. Jones
Hub Wagner
Wilkes Superior Court
Wilkes County
Ellidge
Wagner
Dexter Byrd
Earl Moody
Watauga County
Wilkesboro
Dr Clement Exonerated in Torch Light Murder Case
Louis Clement Van Norden also known as Dr Louis Clement surrendered to police in New York claiming innocence in the killing of Miss Margaret Brown. Detectives said they found no evidence linking him to the governesss murder and his surrender may aid the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Clement
Torch Light
New York
Louis Clement van Norden
Louis Clement
Margaret Brown
New Jersey
Brown
Clement
Blind for 30 years Woman regains sight in Carpentersville
Mrs. Carrie Sillery of Carpentersville, age seventy, awoke from a nap and began to see objects again after 30 years of blindness. Physicians are puzzled by the sudden restoration and lack a known cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentersville
Ind
Carrie Sillery
Death of John M. Hodges prompts funeral at Union church
Zionville notes report the death of John M. Hodges on March 1 with funeral and interment at Union church. Several Hodges family members and in laws, plus local residents, are listed among visitors and mourners. Other items mention E. G. Greer returning from Cincinnati, Mrs. J. C. Jones ill, and community updates on sickness, travel, and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zionville
John M. Hodges
Union Church
Hart
Roy
Charlie Hodges
Zara Davis
Bristol, Tenn
J. D. Stout
Neva
Tenn
Cincinnati
Ohio
R. C. Eggers
Zionville Church
J. R. Isaacs
N. W. Thomas
E. H. Wilson
R. F. D. Carrier
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al Smith
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J. R. Castle
Sherman Winebarger
G. C. Greer
Hater Grogan
C. T. Warner
Florida
Claude Grogan
Sutherland
Vera Byers
Silverstone
Howard Greer
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