Annual meeting of Wilson County ex service men post
The Wil son county ex service men held their annual meeting at the High School with James Dempsey named Commander and Clarence Winstead as Adjutant. Albert M. Coates spoke, a banquet followed by music and readings, and War Mothers were thanked for their help.
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James (. Dempsey
Clarence Winstead
Albert M. Coates
Law Faculty
North Carolina
Wilson County
Robert B. Anderson
America
e¢Willmander
Charles A. Weedard
Brest Pascull
James
M. Saliba
Paschall
Wilson
Hinnant
S. A. Patterson
British Depend More And More Upon Americans
Sir Auckland Geddes, former British Ambassador to America, warned London audiences that the United States is increasingly shaping British policy and imperial thinking. He noted the dominions feel Washington understands their difficulties better than London and warned Britain risks losing leadership to a U S alliance, citing the Arms Conference as an example. The remarks opened the Page Memorial Lectures in memory of Walter Mines Page.
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Silas Lucas
London
United States
Auckland Gedes
America
United Kingdom
Washington
Oudon
Page
Great Britain
Walter Mines Page
North Carolina
Lumberton Hospital Destroyed by Fire in N C Rescue Efforts
In Lumberton North Carolina the Thompson hospital a wooden facility was razed by a blaze. Twenty six patients and fourteen nurses narrowly escaped as heroic nurses carried patients from second floor rooms to safety. Loss estimated at forty thousand dollars insurance covered. Dr T C Thompson superintendent reportedly reentered burning wards to ensure all patients were removed.
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Lumberton Hospital
Lumberton
N. C
Thompson Hospital
T. C. Thompson
Used car sale sparks strong buyer interest
A large used car sale announced by the Motor Sales Company drew many inquiries and some sales after a full page ad in The Mirror. Mr. Barnes urges quick visits to the garage as cars are expected to sell rapidly with a variety of makes offered at real values.
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the Mirror
Motor Sales Company
Barnes
Soviet Takeover of Chesham House in London
After protracted negotiations the Soviet delegation gains possession of Chesham House, the former Imperial Russian embassy in London. The lease was taken from the executors of Count Benckendorff, last ambassador to England, and Britain recognizes the Soviet government as the de jure government of Russia, enabling the claim to the state papers.
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London
Chesham House
Count Benckendorff
England
Rus‘sia
Bryce Little Delivers Armistice Day Remarks in Tarboro
Bryce Little was principal speaker at Armistice Day exercises in Tarboro yesterday. He spoke at the theatre building before a large audience and tied his remarks to the day’s significance.
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Bryce Little
Tarboro
Manufacture of Hore Lours Ruling in Hill Trial
Judge Morris Soper ruled that Congress allowed home production of fruit beverages and diet drinks regardless of Volstead limits if not intoxicating. He warned beverages that are intoxicating would violate law and placed burden on the government to prove intoxication. The Hills case heads to the jury tomorrow.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Joe Swindell
Sinclair
J. D. Farrior
Swindell
Wilson
Farrior
Eurgathy
Baltimore
John Hills
United States
Morris Soper
Congress
Soper
Representative Hill
Tribute at Wilson Tomb Marks Armistice Day
Friends and admirers of Woodrow Wilson gathered at Bethlehem Chapel to pay a brief Armistice Day tribute near his tomb. Floral offerings rested above the crypt with an American flag and the George Washington post of the American Legion flag displayed nearby.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Bethlehem Chapel
America
Street
Mr. Wilson
George Washington Post
American Legion
Germans Embrace Motorcycles As Popular Transport
Berlin reports a growing motorcycle trend as autos lag in German population. The boom mirrors U S growth with numbers doubling from 1921 to 1923 and now over 50 000 machines of 21 2 horsepower plus 100 000 lower power models in use.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Boy Scouts to Aid Red Cross Drive in Wilson
The Boy Scouts of Wilson will assist women in organizing a Red Cross drive locally. Scouts expressed readiness to help and expect the event to be quick and efficient, aiming to complete it in less than a day. Date is not set but slated within a week.
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Boy Scouts
Wilson
Red Cross
Tooting Your Own Horn Keeps the Horn Silent
A playful reflection on self-promotion noting that bragging may prevent recognition. It suggests modesty can be wiser than constant self-advancement, highlighting the paradox of attention and humility.
New Decorations Win Much Praise in City Streets
Citizens praised a new decorating system installed under the Robert B. Anders Post of the American Legion. Flat-staffs lined Nash, Goldsboro, Tarboro, Barnes and other business streets, creating a patriotic display throughout the city.
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Robert B. Anders
American Legion
Nash
Goldsboro
Tarboro
Barnes
Printers Strike in Paris Demands Wage Increase
Parisian typographical workers ordered a general strike today in support of their demand for higher wages. The action began in Paris on November 11 as part of broader labor unrest across the city.
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Paris
Eight Die From Arsenic Laced Cider At VA Home
Eight elks residents die after drinking apple cider containing arsenate of lead at the Elks National Home in Bedford Virginia. Nineteen others are ill or at risk with physicians warning 48 hours needed to determine further danger. Superintendent Mosby calls it an accident and says no blame rests on the home or county merchant who supplied the cider. The cider was purchased by the home’s steward and served at noon Monday.
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Bedford
Elks National Home
Charles Mosby
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