Plans for Incorporating Five Points Area
Five Points residents favoring incorporation of their district into Wilson plan to petition the Board of Aldermen at the January meeting. Advocates have worked five weeks to secure passage of a special act from the General Assembly. Aldermen debate whether the move would burden recent builders and property owners, with a decision expected early next month.
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Five Points
Wilson
Board of Aldermen
Hitl
General Assembly
Favorit Ee
Holland to Celebrate New York Tercentenary With Parade
The Hague reports Holland will join New York in tercentenary celebrations for the founding of New Amsterdam. The Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Fundatie promotes closer Dutch American ties, arranging social and business introductions for American visitors and coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce the Dutch Emigration Bureau and the Tourists Association. It also translates Dutch literature into English for circulation in America.
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Holland
New York
Hague
ATP
Hollamd
New Amsterdam
Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Fundatie
Netherland-American Foundation of
Dutch Fundatie
United States
Fundatio
Coun
Neitherlands- American Chamber of Commerce
Dutch Emigration Bureau
Tourists Association
Fundatie
America
Cotton Market Steady in New York Close
Spot cotton held steady in New York as middling prices stayed at 24.00 cents. Futures closed unchanged with January at 24.52, March 24.72, May 25.06, July 25.17, and October 24.65 cents.
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New York
Des
Swanson predicts bright outlook for Democrats
Washington, Dec. 27 Analysis by Senator Swanson of Virginia shows a hopeful view for the Democratic Party despite Coolidge’s large plurality. He notes in 13 states the combined Davis and LaFollette popular vote exceeded Coolidge, suggesting 235 electoral votes with only 31 short of a majority, indicating political opposition to the Republican administration.
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Washington
Swanson
Virginia
Coolidge
John W. Davis
R. M. LaFollette
Couolidge
Buenos Aires Nears Two Million Inhabitants
The Argentine capital, largest in the southern hemisphere, is approaching 2,000,000 people. No census since 1914 puts 1,575,000 residents. recent estimates suggest strong growth driven by births deaths immigration and 48 million travelers with the subway carrying about 2.2 million riders in August.
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Buenos Arres
Buenos Aires
Three Charlotte Men Under Bonds in Fraud Case
Three Charlotte men H. J. Blume J. E. Toole and C. W. Smith are on bonds of 7500 on affidavit and summons from Charlotte on charges they conspired to defraud H. W. Wilson of 27500. The plaintiffs claim loans were made on false claims that Blume invented a refrigerating machine profitable if marketed. A hearing is set for January 5.
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Greensboro
Charlotte
H. J. Blume
J. E. Toole
C. W. Smith
H. W. Wilson
Blume
Wilson
Many Fail to Qualify as Public Accountants
In a national CPA exam across 29 states and Hawaii, 509 candidates sat the November tests. Only 158 passed, 122 were conditioned, and 232 failed. California led with 40 successful candidates, followed by Indiana with 24.
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New York
Certified Public Accountant
Territory of
Hawaii
American Institute of Accountants
State Boards of Accountancy
California
Indiana
Allies Plan To Bear Down On Germany In Treaty Violation Row
Paris reports Allies plan a firm démarche over Germany allegedly violating Versailles arms provisions. The Cologne dredgehead evacuation set for January 10 was disputed. Britain urges caution while France and Belgium call alleged new machine gun parts alarming and demand further inquiry.
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Paris
Germany
Cologne
Rhineland
Great Britain
Military Control Commission
Jury Still Divided in McCoy Murder Trial
The jury in the Kid McCoy murder case adjourned for lunch without a verdict. Judge warned jurors they may be locked up over Sunday if no decision is reached by nine tonight, and could be discharged if no verdict by Monday night. Theresa W. Mors is the alleged victim in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Kid” McCoy
Theresa W. Mors
FTC files complaint against national ad agency cartels
The Federal Trade Commission charges a alliance of the American Association of Advertising Agencies the American Press Association and the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association with forcing national advertising into newspapers by pressuring advertisers to use intermediaries or pay higher gross rates. It alleges the scheme would obstruct distribution routes and limit national advertising to outlets approved by the respondents.
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Washington
Des
Federal Trade Commission
American Association of Advertising Agencies
American Press Association
New York
Southern. Newspaper Publishers Association of
Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
The
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Oh. Galt Braxton
Kinston
London flats sold without central steam heat
London reports that despite modernization the city will not install central steam heating in new middle class housing. The housing committee said legal restrictions make the installation cost prohibitive, delaying the upgrade in energy comfort.
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London
London County Council
Letters Support Local Tile Industry Endorse Edgerton Product
A reader writes about positive endorsements for Dunwall Building Tile from Hayes Construction Company and contractors in Henderson Goldsboro Charlotte and Raleigh. The letter cites numerous testimonials praising durability, economy, and project savings including a large apartment in Goldsboro and a Hunts residence.
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Edgerton Concrete Products Company
Hayes Construction Company
Henderson
N. C
Franklinton
J. W. Jeanette
Goldsboro
Laura Bizzell
Upjohr
Steeddart
New York
F. Williams
W. H. Woods
Durham
RB. L. Blalock
Kinston
U. A. Underwood
Wilmington
James
A. Davidson
Raleigh
James Davis
Burling
Net
TP Little & Son
Charlotte
Distress Call Delays Radio Broadcasts Off Atlantic Coast
An unidentified vessel in distress triggered an S O S late today and again tonight, halting radio programming. Officials believed the ship was off the Atlantic coast between Norfolk and Cape Hatteras, with efforts under way to contact the vessel via the Hatteras station.
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New York
Atlantic
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
Hatteras
France Outlines War Debt Figures and Assets
Paris reports France's honor debt to the US and UK near 31 billion gold francs. It also lists 15 billion gold francs due from other nations, including Russia, as not part of assets. The treasury statement is issued to restore confidence with a transparent balance sheet.
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Paris
France
America
Great Britain
Ministry of Finance
Russia
Potato Embargo Modified Appeals to Departments
Washington reports that British embargo on American potatoes prompts appeals to several government departments to modify the ban. Officials say the potato bug fear is outdated and controllable, noting Canadians are excluded and beetle presence is more established in Canadian provinces than in the United States.
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Washington
America
British Isles
United States
Harvard Lampoon Quote on Leaving College
A brief Harvard Lampoon line recalls post college life with a wry remark about debt and timing. The quip hints at student life pressures and the humor of sudden adulthood.
French Litigants Wait Years To Get Into Court
Paris officials report more than 14 000 cases on the Paris Court of Appeals docket awaiting trial with similar delays in major provincial courts. Justice Minister Rene Renault told the Chamber of Deputies that litigants often wait two years for hearings and some cases extend to four years.
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Paris
Greensboro forgery suspect sought in three counts
Authorities seek J. R. Jordan a leather company salesman wanted on three forgery charges and one embezzlement count. Warnings were issued in the eastern state region as Jordan is believed traveling there. Forged checks totaled 50 45 and 8 95 with a 1 50 embezzlement claim. He allegedly cashed checks bearing the name R C Hamlin.
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Greensboro
J. R.jordan
Jordan
R. C. Hamlin
Belgium Abolishes Speed Limit for Cars in New Rules
Dec 27 AP reports Belgium to enact February road traffic regulations removing a general speed limit for motor cars. Drivers must avoid endangering the public, and pedestrians must yield to allow cars to pass.
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Brussels
Turkish Probe Brings Trouble to Travelers
Turkish nationalists in Angora pursue harsh passport rules to bar foreign languages. Officials demand Turkish script on all documents, creating travel complications for foreigners in the country.
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Bucharest
Angora
Progressing too Rapidly in North Carolina Politics
John G. Dawson, state Democratic chairman, says the incoming General Assembly will be conservative and should hold fast to already achieved benefits. He cautions that excessive progress and an rising tax burden could harm taxpayers and urges economy and careful retrenchment by the new governor and legislature.
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Raleigh
N. C
Nhat
General Assembly
John G. Dawson
Budget Commission
Dawson
Assembly
New Duties Planned For Army Air Men
Washington December 27 The War Department circular directs commanding officers at regular army air service stations to appoint an air service officer as an accident investigating officer. The officer must visit crash scenes promptly and conduct formal investigations when aircraft accidents injure personnel or government property.
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Washington
Regular Army Air Service
Rome prepares for Holy Year pilgrims with new open air restaurant
In Rome the municipal authorities lease a two acre plot near the Castle of St Angelo to a Genoese restaurateur for a vast open air dining complex. The amusement park on the site will be removed and replaced by pavilion restaurants serving meals at a flat nine fire rate, about 40 cents, with wine.
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Rome
Castle of
St. Angelo
Publishers Protesting Mail Rate Increases
Representatives of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urged a joint post office committee to let publishers draft a rate scale to cover postal service costs. They criticized the rush to action and called for more study of the Post Office Department report. No formal action taken as hearings continue with a Senate report planned before January 5.
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Washington
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Congressional Post Office Committee
Congress
Post Office Department
Moses
Senate Committee
Senate
Coolidge
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