Explosives Plant Proposal in North Carolina Sparks Debate
A Mr Armistead viewed as linked to explosives plant interests visited Raleigh amid questions over who backs the project. Local officers report liquor seizures around Neuse and Raleigh as authorities struggle with a wave of bootlegging amid fuel shortages that shutter state offices.
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Raleigh
Armistead
North Carolina
Amistead
Jenniser
J. P. Steel
H. G. Gulley
Neuse
Allen J. Hunnicutt
Men of Means
Honore
Gulley
G. A. Liffey
C. E. Brooks
W. J. Stiles
Gate
United States
Bailey
Local Visits and a Quiet City Wedding
Miss Norma Carr of Wallace visits friends in the city while Mrs. John M. Hishtower of Raleigh visits her parents in Greensboro. Bertha Goodman returns to Crad ton after Wilminster stay. Julia Mulherin, Tankersley Harper San itarium superintendent, spends holidays in Greensboro. Oscar P. Wilson and Ada F. Croom wed quietly at the bride’s Church Street home and will reside in the city.
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Norma Carr
Wallace
City
Bertha Goodman
Wilminster
Crardton
Julia Mulherin
Tankersley Harper Sanitarium
Greensboro
Oscar P. Wilson
Ada F. Croom
Church Street
Christmas Services at Grace Church Program
The Grace church Christmas program lists Opening Hymn 120 by the school, Scripture Matthew 2 1 11, gift presentation for orphans by classes led by the Beginners Department, a pastor prayer, Hymn 110, recitation Dorothy Boone, solo The Undimmed Star of Bethlehem by Miss Katie Foard, distribution of gifts to Primary and Beginners, and Closing Hymn 107.
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Grace Church
Dorothy Boone
Star of Bethlehem
Katie Foard
Dr Tankersley to Stay in City Work
Prominent surgeon Dr J W Tankersley who runs the Tankersley Harper Sanitarium will remain in the city to continue his work here instead of going to France as earlier reports claimed. He had planned base hospital duty but could not secure a replacement at the sanitarium. News of his decision comes as many physicians have already departed for the front.
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Acme Red Cross
Bailey
Stell and Gulley
Federal Service
Neuse
Statesville
Anti-Saloon League
League
Parson
R. L. Davis
Anti Saloon League
Anti- Saloon League
Raleigh
France
J. W. Tankersley
Tankersley-Harper
Dr. Tankersley
Music Teachers Gather for National Conclave in New Orleans
The Music Teachers National Association opened its annual convention in New Orleans with Prof. J Laurence Erb of the University of Illinois presiding. Delegates from across the country attend as sessions explore choral singing church music public school music study and music publication. Speakers from New Orleans will discuss Creole music and Negro melodies.
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New Orleans
Music Teachers’ National Association
J. Laurence Erb
University of Illinois
Paul A. Evans Visits Philadelphia for Holidays
Mr. Paul A. Evans of Philadelphia is in the city visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Evans at 414 South Sixth Street over the holiday period.
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Charles Dushan
Boys’ Brigade
Greenville
S. C
J. A. King
South Fourth Street
Paul A. Evans
Philadelphia
City
T. G. Evans
South Sixth Street
Bliss Retained as Chief of Staff After Retirement Age
Washington December 27 General Tasker H Bliss will stay in active service as chief of staff of the army after reaching retirement age December 31.
Improper Answers To Questionnaires Listed By Exemption Board
The county exemption board sent out questionnaires and reports many are improperly made. The Legal Advisory Board assists registrants at the Court House to correct returns. Night sessions continue to end of period to aid those unable to attend daytime hearings. The list includes Percy Glasper Walter Horne George D Farrow Chas M Robinson Kit Spicer Alfred Brown William H Alexander James C Sidbury Neil J Hines Nathaniel Leonard A J Wright Albert Alberti Jas Green Jos FE Randall Simon D McClammy Jas T Jones Henry Green Alfred Wilson Freddie Spears Lewis A Barlow Emanuel Pridgen Nogh W Futch.
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Court House
County Exemption Board
J Percy Glasper
Walter Horne
Geo. D. Farrow
Chas. M. Robinson
Kit Spicer
Alfred Brown
Wm. H. Alexander
Jas. C. Sidbury
Neil J. Hines
Nathaniel Leonard
A. J. Wright
Albert Alberti
Jas. Green
Jos. FE. Randall
Simon D. McClammy
Jas. T. Jones
Henry Green
Alfred Wilson
Freddie Spears
Lewis A. Barlow
Emanuel Pridgen
Nogh W. Futch
Labor draft reform urged by Henry Page suggestion
Employers should consider Henry Page suggestion to fire men from inside jobs that can be filled by women. As the draft advances a labor readjustment is needed and should begin soon for the country and the sister state.
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Henry Page
Prisoner Kills Deputy Warden at Atlanta Federal Prison
Dr. James H. Brock deputy warden of the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary was killed by prisoner Dimitre Popoff with an iron bar as inmates passed the dining room. Popoff, an Ohio counterfeit offender alien enemy, gave no motive beyond a personal matter and was seized without resisting. Brock, a former U S marshal, began as deputy warden last May and died two hours after admission to the prison hospital.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
James H. Brock
Trenton
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Dimitre Popoff
Popoff
Brock
Brad
Fopost
Ohio
Georgia
J C Scarborough Dies After Civil War Era Service
Raleigh December 27 J C Scarborough longtime North Carolina educator dies at 75 in Murfreesboro once superintendent of public instruction for 12 years and later State Commissioner of Labor and Printing. He also led Chowan Baptist Female Institute for a decade.
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Scarborough
Murfreesboro
Westorle
Scarborone Wa
North Carolina
Chowan
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Dock Street
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Martha L. Brown
Harry W. Kuhl
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J. A. Sullivan
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Edward Weaver
Nately
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Columbia
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West Point Military Academy
J. E. Fonveille
Itecky Mount
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W. J. Meredith
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