Another writ scotched in the Britt contest
A temporary injunction blocked the State Board of Elections Governor Craig and Secretary Grimes from certifying Buncombe County results in the Britt Weaver contest. The hearing was set for Raleigh December 1 before Judge W M Bond, aiming to make the injunction permanent. The board was to meet in Raleigh to issue certificates but the restraining order stops Weaver’s certification despite a nine vote margin over Britt.
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Wake County Superior Court
State Board of Elections
Raleigh
Carter
Weaver
Britt
Warrants Drawn Against Local Bakers in Wilmington
Warrants sworn out by County Solicitor George L. Peschau and Justice George Harriss name George T. Johnson of Globe Baking Company W T Farris of Farris Bakery and J B Fox trading as Royal Bakery on charges of selling bread weighing less than the city standard and lacking proper weight labels The hearing likely Friday or early next week and officials weighed loaves to verify the standard one pound avoirdupois rule with three samples averaging about 11 ounces each.
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George L. Peschau
George Harriss
George T. Johnson
The
Globe Baking Company
W. T. Farris
Farris’ Bakery
J. B. Fox
Royal Bakery
Wilmington
Peschau
Justice Harriss
Harriss
Harries
H. Mack Godwin
Globe, Royal and Farms
City of
Teutons Close In Near Bucharest as Fronts Face Shifting War
In World War I updates, German forces threaten Bucharest with an enveloping move within forty miles of the capital’s campus area while Romanian defenses hold only narrowly north west of Bucharest. Russian actions and Macedonian fighting persist as Serbians gain two heights east of the Cerna river and Italians push in the Monastir region alongside French advances.
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Mucharest
Monastir
Bucharest
Cutrea de Arges
Argeciu
Jessy
Berlin
Carpathians
Paris
Cerna
Southern football season ends tomorrow with key matchups
Menta reports the Southern college season closes with multiple games set for tomorrow. Georgia Tech faces Auburn, Tennessee hosts Kentucky State at Knoxville, Virginia meets North Carolina in Durham, Mercer vs Suwanee, Mississippi meets Mississippi College in Jackson, and Wake Forest and Lee clash with North Carolina A and M at Raleigh.
Denials Reach Juarez Over Chihuahua City Fall Report
Juarez Mexico November 29 Carranza officials say General Gonzales was at Laguna last night and would not return until late. They deny the published reports that Chihuahua City fell to Villa and add there is no definite news from Chihuahua City yet.
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Juarez
Mexico
de Nal
General Gonzales
Paso
Chihuahua City
Villa
Carranza
Gonzales
Laguna
Chilahua City
Submarine Sinks American Steamer Chemung Under Austrian Flag
Dispatches from Washington report the submarine that sank the American steamer Chemung on November 26 flew the Austrian flag. The vessel was struck by both shell fire and a torpedo, but no lives were lost as the crew had opportunity to abandon ship.
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Washington
State Department
Chemung
Proving Character of Tom Watson in Obscene Mail Case
In Augusta Georgia on November 29 the court admitted witness testimony on Thomas E Watson's character both as a writer and as a man. John M Barnes former postmaster at Thomasville testified that Watson is exceptionally good as a writer and his character is good. The evidence likely would not be completed today and Judge Lambdkin planned to continue proceedings tomorrow despite Thanksgiving.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Federal District Court
John M. Barnes
Thomasville
Lambdkin
Venire Drawn for Epstein Murder Trial in Goldsboro
In Goldsboro North Carolina on November 29 the Wayne County Superior Court began the second trial of Hyman Epstein charged with killing Leonard Edwards last spring. A special venire of 250 men was summoned to yield a jury of twelve amid heavy public attention.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Hyman Epstein
Wayne County Superior Court
Epstein
Leonard Edwards
Housewifes Keep Busy in Fight
New York reports ongoing effort by housewives to boycott eggs amid a price drop in wholesale cold storage eggs to 34 to 38 cents per dozen. Some dealers fear export buyers benefit from lower prices as housewives intensify telephone appeals and broad canvassing. Thanksgiving items are rising in cost versus last year.
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New York
Daring Bank Robbery Stuns Hazelton Kansas
Four robbers struck the Hazelton State Bank in Hazelton Kansas early today blew the safe and escaped with about $12,000. They then seized the night telegraph operator and drove away in an automobile to prevent an alarm.
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Hazelton
Kan
Greek Council Backs Government Opposition to Allied Arm Demands
London reports the Greek council voted to support its government in resisting Allies demands for surrender of arms and ammunition. The Athens dispatch to Reuters cites the decision as of November 29.
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London
Greek Council
Athens
Reuters
Detailed Report On Marina Sinking Given In New York
New York on November 29 41 survivors recount the torpedoing and sinking of the British steamer Marina on October 28 off the southwest coast of Ireland. Nineteen people died including six Americans. The detailed report was provided by the survivors who arrived on a steamer from Glasgow.
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New York
Marina
Ireland
Glasgow
Trabue Acquitted in Davidson County Murder Trial
Charles Trabue, on trial since October 31 for the murder of Harry S. Stokes, was acquitted in Davidson county criminal court in Nashville Tennessee today. The verdict came shortly after 11 thirty with a crowded courtroom and no outburst.
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Nashville
Tenn
Charles Trabue
Harry S. Stokes
Davidson County Criminal Court
Thanksgiving Day Observances In Wilmington And Local Football Prospects
Wilmington observes Thanksgiving with church services and longer post office hours, while residents hunt, fish, or spend time with family. Readers anticipate Carolina at Virginia game in Richmond, plus A and M versus Washington and Lee in Raleigh, with strong Carolina hopes tempered by past upsets. City schools close for the holiday.
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Wilmington
Richmond
Raleigh
Sons of the Old Dominion
Carolina
Chapel Hill
Tardelia
Virginians
Virginia
Washington & Lee Battle
Washington &Lee
Mey
Roanoke
Dispatch
Texas closes to cattle imports
Fort Worth Texas November 29 Texas was closed today to all livestock imports from Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska and Illinois. This embargo took effect this morning by order of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission and will stay in force until the foot and mouth disease quarantine in the Midwest is removed.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Midle West
Loaf Labeling Requirements For Makers And Weights
The notice requires conspicuous labels or stamps showing the loaf weight in half pounds or pounds, with the maker’s business name and address printed plainly on each label. Labels must be at least one inch square or one inch in diameter for round stamps, use twelve-point gothic type in black ink on white paper.
Officials Work With Civic Groups to Combat Food Prices
Chicago officials and civic and women's groups join to tackle high food costs. Municipal inspectors tag 90000 eggs of questionable quality for chemist testing while 2000000 eggs await price changes in six cold storage houses. Government inspectors also find 36000000 eggs in another warehouse with owner not located.
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Chicago
Civic
Mail early urged for Christmas deliveries by Burleson
Postmaster General Burleson announced a nationwide mail early campaign as Christmas mail volume is expected to rise. Postmasters may use all means to speed delivery and advertise tips to mailers including plain addresses and sturdy wrapping.
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Washington
Burleson
State Board of Elections Plans Meeting in Raleigh
The State Board of Elections will meet in Raleigh tomorrow to canvass North Carolina's November 7 vote and issue certificates of election. The board must convene on the third Thursday after the election, and despite Thanksgiving they will attend. a motion to adjourn until Friday will follow the opening.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Elections
North Carolina
Violent Fighting on Somme Front Reported
Paris dispatch says increased activity on the Somme front south of the river with spirited artillery actions near Biaches and Pressoire. Berlin reports British attack near Grevenchy southeast of Lens repulsed by Allied forces.
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Paris
Somme Front
War Office
Biaches
Pressoire
Berlin
Sayville
Grevenchy
Lens
Auction Items Include Ford Car and Jewelry Lots
A list of sale offerings features a $685 Overland automobile and a Ford automobile, a building lot, $100 in gold, a $75 Victrola, $50 Ok Mystic Range, $40 Sellers Kitchen Cabinet, a $25 wrist watch, and two $60 diamond rings.
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Overland Automobile
Ford Automobile
St Louis Plans Thanksgiving Celebration for New Mississippi Bridge
St Louis officials announce a Thanksgiving Day celebration to honor the completion of the free bridge spanning the Mississippi River. The event aims to mark a new transportation milestone for the city and region.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
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W. M. Bond
Republican
Denies Gonzales
Ouip
Tom Watson
BIG Venire
Wayne
Trabue
Postmaster General
Somme
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