Baptists Highlight Prohibition Goals and New Orleans Hospital Plan
The Southern Baptist Convention selected Atlanta for next year’s meeting, backing a Nashville seminary for Black students and a $2 million New Orleans hospital. It urged laws to curb Chinese exclusion, praised the Supreme Court on ships at sea, and outlined a drive to raise $10 million for future work. Meanwhile Camden reports a deadly Cleveland schoolhouse fire left 75 dead as survivors recount chaos and heroic acts.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Atlanta
Georgia
Nashville
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
Supreme Court
United States
William Lunsford
China
Committee On Women
St. Cecila
Baltimore
Louisiana
Baptists of
William Jennings Bryan
Friday Afternoon Club Enjoys Sewing Contest and Tea
The Friday Afternoon Club was entertained by Mrs. W. R. Johnson. A sewing contest awarded Mrs. I. G. Greer a sewing set while Mrs. B. C. Johnson received a thimble holder. Guests included Mrs. J. F. Hardin and Mrs. B. C. Johnson.
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W. R. Johnson
Judge Condemns Convict Whipping In Open Court
Wilmington Dispatch reports Judge N A Sin clair condemned convict whipping as a grave threat to public order. He criticized liquor enforcement failures and urged grand juries to report truthfully on jail conditions, noting medical exams are required before detention and urging action against reckless driving.
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Sinclair
Wilmington Dispatch
N. A. Sinclair
Criminal Court of Superior Court
Grand Jury
General Assembly
Republican Party Becomes a Party of Parts, Norfolk Pilot Notes
The Norfolk Virginia Pilot contends the Republican party has fractured into competing factions. The piece analyzes internal rifts, factional leaders, and the impact on policy direction and unity within the party.
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Republican Party
Norfolk
Virginia-Pilot
Bright prospects for the electric line from Mount Holly
Dr. W. T. Shipp reports strong potential for an electric line running from Mount Holly through Lenoir to Blowing Rock Boone and coal fields. Charlotte manufacturers back the project and lend support as Shipp, who has worked on it for years, says hopes are highest now. He cites confidential information and says public details may be released in months.
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Lenoir
Mount Holly
Blowing Rock
Boone
W. T. Shipp
Shipp
Charlotte
Hickory
Liberal Donations Back Appalachian Training School Growth
The Appalachian Training School in Lenoir receives a two year $300,000 appropriation from the last legislature to expand facilities including a larger power plant a model physical education building a central dining room a laundry and grounds improvements. under B B Dougherty the school is praised as a premier southern educational institution with graduates earning B grade certificates and credits transferable to state colleges.
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Lenoir Dispatch
Charlotte Observer
Appalachian Training School
Friends
B. B. Dougherty
Increased Demands for Skilled Labor Reported
The Department of Labor analyzes conditions in April showing widespread demand for skilled labor mechanics and farm hands. The report notes a farm labor shortage as rural workers migrate to cities, while southern and southwestern tones fear labor gaps. Public employment offices warn that meeting rising labor demand may soon be impossible.
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Department of Labor
Morrison to Speak at Lenoir July Fourth Picnic
Cameron Morrison will deliver the Fourth of July address at a big American Legion picnic in Lenoir. A Dysart-Kendall Post committee plans a full day program with a parade of former service men and several attractions followed by a home talent minstrel show at night.
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Lenoir Dispatch
Raleigh News and Observer
Cameron Morrison
American Legion
F. D. Grist
Dysart-Kendall Post
Cheese Makers Form State Association In North Carolina
The North Carolina Cheese Makers association was organized in Morganton with reps from all cheese counties. Officers elected were President T. D. Hefner Valle Crucis Vice President Parmer McCrary Horseshoe Secretary Carter Farthing Sweet Water. J A Arey NC extension dairy specialist opened with a dairy profitability note and praised Western NC for good milk and abundant water. The Kiwanis hall gathering drew at least 25 attendees.
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North Carolina Cheese Makers Association
T. D. Hefner
Valle Crucis
Parmer MecCrary Horseshoe
Carter Farthing
Sweet Water
J. A
North Carolina
Arey
Kiwanis Hall
Morganton News-Herald
Presbyterian Minister to Receive Appointment Next Month
Rev. Mr. Long has begun ministerial duties after the death of Rev. Edgar Tufts. He preached at Blowing Rock and will soon receive an appointment for next month to continue the Boone Presbyterian work. Mr. Stinson and Mr. Ingle journeyed to Blowing Rock for the service and the board plans to follow Tufts program for the local church.
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Mr. Long
Edgar Tufts
Frank Stinson
Ingle
Blowing Rock
Tufts
Boone
Long
Brick Machinery to Spain by Francisco Padres
Francisco Padres of Barcelona Spain left New York after testing brick making machinery at J. C. Steele & Sons with Spanish clay. He bought a cargo of the equipment to export to Spain for brick and mosaic production. Padres was detained at Ellis Island until cleared by a New York correspondent, an interpreter aiding as he did not speak English.
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Francisco Padres
Barcelona
Spain
New York City
J. C. Steele & Sons
Padres
Ellis Island
New York
Landmark
Reformed Church to Meet South for First Time in 60 Years
Hickory North Carolina hosts the General Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States for a May 23 start and a multi day session. Delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota Illinois New York New Jersey and Canada expected. A May 26 Blowing Rock tour and barbecue are planned with 500 visitors anticipated.
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Hickory
N. C
General Synod of Reformed Church
United States
Mason and Dixon Line
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
Canada
Reading
Indianapolis
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blowing Rock
Corinth
Edison Foresees Motion Pictures Replacing Books in Classrooms
Thomas A. Edison testified at a Federal Trade Commission probe into Famous Players-Lasky and allied firms. He predicted schools will teach with pictures within twenty years, claiming 5 percent of knowledge comes from sight and visuals are highly effective. He demonstrated teaching chemistry with images and called motion pictures the most powerful informant channel.
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New York Dispatch
Thomas A. Edison
Federal Trade Commission
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Moving Picture Trust
United States
Mr. Edison
Edison
Directors Discuss Running Expenses At Meeting
A Boston Transcript note records a director’s remark during a meeting about current running expenses and current financial posture. The line reflects prudent review of costs and budgeting priorities.
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Boston Transcript
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