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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

2

Notable Deaths and National Affairs Highlight Weekend News

Walter C White 52 president of White Motor Company died in Cleveland from injuries after a collision en route to work. Empress Nagako of Japan gave birth to a daughter weighing seven and a quarter pounds. naming will occur October 6. Norman Thomas urged Lehman to order an investigation into Arnold Rothstein slaying amid Tammany Hall scrutiny. France wary ahead of five power naval talks with disputes over submarine tonnage and France’s lead in subs. A. L. Bulwinkle possibly seeks 1932 Senate run against Ov erman. labor federation resolutions reached at Rock Hill. Subtropical hurricane toll rises with 7 deaths and heavy damage Florida to Louisiana.

Walter C. White The White Motor Company Cleveland Mr. White Nagako Japan J. J. Walker Tammany Hall Arnold Rothstein Broadway Norman Thomas Herbert H. Lehman Charlotte A. L. Bulwinkle United States Senate Lee S. Overman Major Bulwinkle Democratic Party Charles A. Jonas Bulwinkle State Federation of Labor United Textile Workers of America Rock Hill S. C Louis P. Marquart Georgia Federation of Labor State Federations of Labor American Federation of Labor Marquardt Francis J. Gorman

Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed in North Carolina

Governor Gardner designates October 6 to 12 as Fire Prevention Week urging drills inspections and proclamations by mayors to reduce fire waste and loss of life. Percey Miller Negro convicted of first degree murder of Windsor chief Patrick White faces electric chair October 11 unless clemency is granted after a denied appeal. London claims early street lighting dating back to 1414.

O. Max Gardner North Carolina Gardner Percey Miller Bertie County Patrick White Windsor State Prison Miller Supreme Court High Court

Jolson Stunning in Singing Fool at Boone Pastime

Al Jolson stars in The Singing Fool a three day run at the Pastime Theatre Boone first all talking film shown locally. Leslie S Barrows story draws on stage life and New York nightlife while Byron Haskin’s photography and Jolson’s dramatic power deliver intense emotional scenes.

al Jolson Boone Leslie S. Barrows New York Byron Haskin Jolson

Winter clothing sale at Smitheys Dept Store Lenoir NC

When you think of clothing think of us. Men and boy winter clothing offered at attractive prices with savings up to 40 percent at Smithey's Dept Store in Lenoir North Carolina.

Smithey’s Dept Lenoir N. C

Goodwill Store North Wilkesboro Brings Bargains

The Goodwill Store in North Wilkesboro North Carolina promotes a wide winter clothing selection for men and boys. It highlights mass buying and distribution to offer low prices and invites customers to visit for bargains.

Goodwill Store North Wilkesboro N. C

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George W. Thompson State Industrial Commission State Highway Commission G. M Mary Thompson Lexington Quai d'Orsay Foreign Office Paris Great Britain United States France Italy America Britain Life Great Bahama Bank Florida Peninsula Pensacola Mississippi West Palm Beach Atlantic Nassau Bahamas Cuba Florida Tampa Florida-Alabama-Louisiana London FISK P. H. Hodges West Boone Motor Inn Heatrola Boone Hardware CO Central Tire Company
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