Wilkes Prohibition Case Tests Law and Bias in North Wilkesboro
In North Wilkesboro on March 24 a preliminary trial bound Prohibition officer R L Lovelace to Superior court on a possible assault case. Henry Brooks testified he was struck with a pistol and cut requiring twenty stitches, claiming Lovelace assaulted him after a moonshine raid. Brooks, a former Atlanta penitentiary inmate, denied complicity and warned operators. The case may move to federal court in the Western North Carolina district with District Attorney F A Linney defending the agent.
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North Wilkesboro
Henry Brooks
J. E. Duncan
R. L. Lovelace
Brooks
Likker
Atlanta
Arbor Church
Love | Jace
Lovelace
North Carolina
F. A. Linney
Deep Gap Notes On Yardwork Land Lines And Mail Route
Deep Gap residents report yard improvements with rock walls and lawn sowing. Local land lines were laid between properties for several neighbors last week. Surveyor J A Bumgarner led the boundary work. Court attendance from this area is common at Boone. Gaither Watson and sons haul extract wood from a mountain farm. Rural free delivery mail route may begin soon. inspector praised the proposed path.
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A. G. Miller
L. C. Stanbury
A. G. Moretz
E. W. Moretz
Jason Moretz
J. A. Bumgarner
Boone
Gaither Watson
Deep Gap
18 Million Loss In Storm Area In Midwest Toll Update
Chicago reports 810 dead from tornadoes across southern Illinois Indiana Missouri Tennessee and Kentucky with total property loss likely surpassing 18 million dollars. Red Cross notes 2939 injured plus many unreported. relief rapidly spreading as nurses arrive and aid pours in from newspapers stations fraternal groups and churches.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Murphysboro
Red Cross
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
Rate
Coolidge Invites World to Philly Exposition
President Calvin Coolidge issued a proclamation inviting all 48 states and foreign governments to Philadelphia for an international exposition from June 1 to November 30, 1926. The event marks the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and showcases progress in art, industry, science, trade, and natural resources.
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Washington
Coolidge
The
Union
Philadelphia
Congress
Boone Route 1 News Briefs Highlight Local Movements
T J Tugman family returns to farm on Riddles Fork. Sara Norris visits sister in law on Grassy Creek and attends Meat Camp services. Docia Wall visits Meat Camp relatives. Clyde Norris buys a Ford roadster. W W Miller travels to Rutherwood. Joe Cowles visits home folks. Pearl Norris stays with grandparents on Boone Route 2. Glenn Coffey visits W A Cowles. Everyone busy plowing and gardening as ground remains in good condition.
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T. J. Tugman
Riddles Fork
Sara Norris
Grassy Creek
Docia Wall
Clyde Norris
W. W. Miller
Rutherwood
Joe Cowles
Pearl Norris
Boone
Mrs
Granville Norris
Raleigh Sees Supreme Court Shakeup and State Fiscal News
Raleigh notes a major Supreme Court reorganization with Chief Justice Hoke’s resignation and W P Stacey becoming Chief Justice, and Lycurgus R Varser named to fill the vacancy. Gov McLean publicly reveals a February deficit of 10.25 million and bonded debt of 113.87 million, while reorganizing the Attorney General’s office and trimming state auto expenses.
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M. L. Shipman
Raleigh
General Assembly
Supreme Court
McLean
W. A. Hoke
W. P. Stacy
Stacey
Lycurgus R. Varser
Lumberton
Varser
Executive Mansion
Hoke
America
North Carolina
W. P. Stacey
State University
Frank Nash
Brummitt
Walter L. Cohoon
State Highway Commission
Department of Revenue
Cohoon
Commission
Governor's Office
Corporation Commission
Large Crowds Hit First Day of Watauga Court
Wataugans crowded the spring term of Watauga Superior Court with Judge Harding presiding. The grand jury returned a murder bill against Chilo Greene of Stony Fork for the Christmas killing of Mont Wellborn. A venire will be summoned and the case set for later. Court to continue into next week. full state case report to appear in next issue.
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Stony Fork
Mont Wellborn
Tennessee's bill is signed by governor to ban evolution theory
Nashville March 23. Governor Austin Peay signed a bill passed by the General Assembly to prohibit teaching the theory of evolution in state funded schools. The measure rejects liberal religious trends and asserts Bible creation as the basis of humanity. The bill does not force a specific biblical interpretation.
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Nashville
Tenn
Darwin Huxley
Austin Peay
General Assembly
J. W. Butler
LaFayette
Universities Normals
Nesse
Assembly Alters Name of A. T. S.
The legislature adopted a new charter changing Appalachian Training School to Appalachian State Normal School including the Normal and High School Departments. Trustees number nine, appointed by the governor, meet annually, and may secure an endowment to aid needy students. Proceeds from the power plant fund the endowment. The charter restricts fishing hunting and privileged access without written permission. Dr Rankin and family attended his daughter Ruth's graduation recital at Winthrop College.
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Appalachian Training School
Appalachian State Normal School
Normal Department
Rankin
Winthrop College
Rock Hill
South Carolina
Ruth
I. G. Greer
John E. Brown
Raleigh
Superior Court
Boone
Harding
Miss Alexander to Seek Governor's Job
Miss Julia Alexander of Mecklenburg County announces plan to run in the Democratic primary for governor in 1928. She says substantial support from prominent political figures assures her entry and notes her decision predates the Wyoming candidates.
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Alexander
Charlotte
Julia Alexander
House of Representatives
Mecklenburg County
General Assembly
Ferguson
Ross
Wyoming
Methodist Notes Praises County Court House Efforts
The column commends county commissioners for improving the courthouse interior and notes Judge Harding's grand jury charge about church and Sunday School. It urges more civic volunteers, highlights upcoming Boone church projects, and lists Sunday School and church activities with times and speakers.
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Boone
Adventists
J. D. Rankin
Epworth League
Blowing Rock
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State Prison
George Ross Pou
Pou
Pau
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Gutzon Borglum
Stone Mountain
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Stone Mountain Monumental Association
Mr. Borglum
Cropsey
New York
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