Mrs Bingham death case widens as codicil questioned
The Mrs. Bingham will include a $5,000,000 codicil favoring Judge Bingham, sparking formal contest rumors. Louisville attorney involvement and an autopsy plan surface amid police reports of Dr Ravitch’s office break in, with Judge Bingham’s lawyers promising a prompt investigation.
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Wilmington
Bingham
Flagler
Louisville
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Ravitch
Demand for Bibles Surges as War Dampens Supply
Washington reports a wartime religious surge with Bible publishers overwhelmed by orders. Two million soldiers and sailors abroad need pocket edition testaments and leather bound copies, yet labor and material shortages slow production. Prices stay steady, with pocket editions at 20 cents and leather at 70 cents as firms strive to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Germany
New York
German funds and intrigue reach Congress via pacifist networks
Officials reveal government records tying German propaganda to Congress through organized campaigns and pacifist groups. Count von Bernstorff reportedly sought funds to influence action as Wilson urged peace talks. Senators recall a flood of telegrams and the broad scope of German influence operations in Washington.
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America
Bernstorff
Department of Justice
Tolay
State Department
Count von Bernstroff
Wilson
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Bureau of Investigation
Boy- Ed
von Papen
Washington
Lansing
Berlin
Capitol
Germany
Reed
Missouri
Wadsworth
New York
New Orleans Strike Over Shipping Delays Persist
At New Orleans port the shipping stream continues stalled as longshoremen and Black freight handlers strike. Reports from unions and employers indicate little chance of early settlement in the labor troubles affecting port activity today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
For Rent Listings Across City Apartments
Rental ad dated October 1 outlines numerous apartment units with varying numbers of rooms, locations and prices. Properties include 505 Church seven rooms for 16 dollars, 612 So South eight or six rooms at different rates, and several Chestnut Dock and Ann Street listings from five to ten rooms with prices ranging from 8 to 175 dollars.
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Chestnut
Ann St
Chestnut St
South 4Th
Market Street
Nun Street
Acme Cash Grocery Ad Lists Low Prices
An old storefront ad from Acme Cash Grocery Co. promotes grocery deals including plain flour 75c and 80c per 12-lb sack, self rising flour 8c, meat per peck and per pound, rice per quart, Western smoked shoulders 25c per lb, green coffee 12 1 2c per lb. Contact phone 1082. Water and Dock 9 21 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Cash Grocery Co
Wake County mob challenges Governor Bickett at jail
A masked mob fired into the air and tried to storm the Wake County jail as Governor Bickett and Adjutant General Young arrived. He urged calm, promised a special term of Wake Superior Court to try the accused Neville, and the crowd dispersed after his address.
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Court House
Bieckett
Young
Bickett
Wake’ County Superior Court
Neville
Ar‘megro
Parrel
Sweden's Valuable Iron Mines Drive Global Steel Quality
One of Sweden's most valuable assets are hot iron mines from which some of the finest steel in the world is produced. The mining sector supports national industry and exports, contributing to a reputation for high grade iron and steel manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Sweden adopts universal suffrage and proportional representation
In a sweeping political reform Sweden adopts universal suffrage and proportional representation. The change expands voting rights and reshapes the parliamentary landscape, signaling a shift toward broader citizen participation and coalition governance.
Motte Business College Offers Night Courses
Night school on Monday Wednesday and Friday covers Shorthand Bookkeeping Touch Typewriting and all Commercial studies. Taught most thoroughly and practically at The Motte Business College Inc located at Front and Chestnut. Phone 706. 9 1f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Motte Business College, Inc
Front and Chestnut
Motte Business College, Inc
President Gets War Credits Bill Adopted in House
The eleven billion dollar war credits bill conference report was approved by the House and sent to the White House for the President's signature. The Senate acted the day before.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
White House
Senate
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G. C. Elliott
D.C
Palmbr School
Princess Street
Pcetal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
Sun Tf
Gordon's
Hanover Iron Works
N. Water Street
Olympia Cafe
North Front Street
Overlake School of Dancing
Greenfield Park
Orchestra
Frank P. Rezze
Mgr
R. H. Lewis
Queen City Cycle Co
Foltz & Kendrick
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
L. Stock
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Tf Exun
South Side
Castle Streets
Victrolas and Records
Charles Finkelstein
South Front Street
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
N. C
S. 5Th Street
Philadelphia
Southeighth Street
Monty
J. T. Gordon
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
E. F. Noe
Wake County
Gene Byrnes
Fanes
Cantonment Columbia
S. C
Walker
W. B. Cooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
Water and Ann Streets
Market St
Wilmington, North Caroling
the Peoples Savings Ban
American Bank & Trust
Liberty Loan
BONUD
Cates
C.L. Dickinson
Princess Building
the Home Savings Bank
Cape
Fear Hardware CO
N. Front
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