Amendments Move Muscle Shoals Bill Forward
Washington action on the Muscle Shoals government ownership bill advances as Senator Underwood proposes amendments based on War Department recommendations. He indicates willingness to accept changes if deemed wise, while Senate leaders believe the measure could avoid a presidential veto with certain amendments.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Underwood
Alabama
War Department
Coolidge
Weeks
Uotherwood
Masele Shoals
Rena Prient
Senate
Pnion
Slaying of Sclenectady Vice Crusader Shocks City
The gun attack left the vice crusader dead and wounded Patrolman Flynn, while Mayor Campbell and Police Chief Rymex faced the ambush. Two days earlier Youmans handed a letter alleging corruption in city officials and blockages to reform efforts. A shotgun slug incident marked the volatile episode as investigators recovered a weapon behind a tree and wall.
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Flynn
Youmans
Campbell
Mayer Campbell
Patry Man Flynn
Rymex Igahown
Lotograph
Multimillionaire Duke to endow vast education and religion trust
J B Duke announces a charitable trust of about 40 million dollars for North and South Carolina. Income to fund Duke University, hospitals, orphans, Methodist churches, and several universities, with Trinity College possibly taking Duke's name. Trust aims to expand education and religious work nationwide.
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Duke University
Trinity
Methodist
Charlotte
N. C
North
South Carolina
J. B. Duke
North Carolina
Duke
Trinity College
Durham
Rome Is Strong For League of Nations
Rome reports vigorous confidence in the League of Nations as a genuine force for world peace at the thirty-second council session. British Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain sought to dispel any impression that England opposed League efforts amid postponement of Geneva peace protocol talks.
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Rome
League of Nation
League of Nations
League
Great Britain
Stormy Time Expected At Baseball Meeting
New York December 8 AP reports a stormy winter baseball session looms as Commissioner Kandis and AL President Johnson face a growing controversy since the World Series and the Dolan Connell bribery scandal. The annual Major League meeting opens amid sharp debate and high tensions.
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New York
Kandis
Johnson
Dolan’Connell
Church Becomes Theatre in Berlin Despite Protests
A historic Berlin church has been converted into a theatre after dwindling worshippers urged closure. The plan allows only plays of the highest literary standard to be staged, despite protests from a chamber of worshipers of former rearm.
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Berlin
Wallace Man Carter Dies in Wallace North Carolina
N H Carter of this city reports his father Z J Carter of Wallace died yesterday after a long illness at his Wallace home. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev W Brooks. Carter was a prominent businessman in that region.
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Goldsboro
Dec
Z. J. Carter
Wallace
W. Brooks
Carter
N.H. Carter
Virginia League Meeting Set for Norfolk Host City
The Virginia League plans its next meeting in Norfolk to discuss Petersburg franchise prospects and Ed Konetchy’s bid to retain the Goobers. Petersburg’s Goobers franchise and related financial aid are under review as league navigates upcoming actions.
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Norfolk
Moye
Virginia League
Petersburg
the Mirror
Ed Konetchy
Goobers
Kenetchy
Mr. Moye
Lenoir Sheriff Publishes Names of Tax Delinquents
Kinston December report shows hundreds of delinquent taxpayers listed by the Lenoir County sheriff in a bid to collect years of overdue taxes. Sheriff Arden W. Taylor says the action follows county commissioners demand and leaves him no alternative.
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Kinston
Arden W. Taylor
Edgecombe School Board Seeks Special Election For High School
Edgecombe County school leaders, citing crowded facilities, urge legislative approval for a spring special election to fund a new high school and other improvements for grammer schools. R T Fontain, edgecombe representative and board member, to present measure to the general assembly.
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Rocky Mount
N. C
General Assembly
R. T. Fontain
Edgecombe
Grammer
Eastern Carolina business men sail for Baltimore on boat line mission
About thirty businessmen from eastern North Carolina left on the midnight train to Washington and Baltimore to press for a Baltimore North Carolina boat line. The Wilson delegation includes Joan W House M R Beaman Calvin Woodard and Gary Fulghum. Others come from Goldsboro Kinston New Bern Washington and nearby towns. They plan talks with Senator Simmons in Washington then with Baltimore leaders to advance the project.
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Carolina
Washington
Baltimore
North Carolina
Wilson
Joan W. House
M. R. Beaman
Calvin Woodard
Gary Fulghum
Goldsboro
Kinston
New Bern
North Carolna
Simmons
Judge Bragaw Ill After Acute Gastritis Hospitalized
Washington N C Dec 8 AP Friends learn Judge Stephen C Bryan has been seriously ill for a week in Park View Hospital from an acute gastritis attack. He is now improving. Mrs Bragaw remains at his side and hopes he may return home early next week.
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Washington, N. C
Stephen C. Bryan
Park View Hospital
Mystery Brooklyn Man May Lead New Jersey Liquor Ring
A Brooklyn figure, unnamed by Hudson County Prosecutor John Milton, may be the head of a New Jersey liquor ring that protected bootleggers who supposedly landed millions in liquor at the Weehawken waterfront. Twelve men, including eleven police officials, have been indicted in the case. Samuel Wilson of the New Jersey Anti-Saloon League says the trail “leads straight to Washington.”
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Jersey City
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Milton
Hudson County
New Jersey
Weehawken
Samuel Wilson
New Jersey Anti-Saloon League
Washington
If He Likes You He Lets You Sign Then Ends It
The line suggests a person will risk little if someone signs his note but will not justify the signer for doing so. It reflects a cautious approach to commitment and favors.
Two Negro Homes Destroyed by Fire on Whodard Street
Early Sunday morning two houses owned by Frank Battle were destroyed by fire on Whodard street with another damaged. Neighbors fought the blaze before the fire department arrived as flames rapidly spread, causing about 4000 dollars in damage.
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Whodard Street
Frank Battle
Tennessee Man Shot by North Carolina Sheriff at Poplar Creek
Johnston City Tennessee reports say Deputy Sheriff John B. Peterson and two assistants from Mitchell County North Carolina shot a man at Poplar Creek near the city. One account claimed the man Barnett was handcuffed under arrest for liquor, a report officers on the Tennessee side dispute. The trio reportedly fled to North Carolina and have not been reached for comment.
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Johnston City
Tenn
John B. Peterson
Henry Peterson
Oscar Davis
Mitchell County
N. C
Poplar Creek
Here
Barnett
Tennessee
Peterson
North Carolina
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Ping Hospitals
Davidson College
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Furman University
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