Drive to amend Volstead act sparked by Hill home brew case
Rep John Phillip Hill MD announces a new push in Congress to legalize small scale home wine making after a Baltimore jury found 11.04 percent homemade wine did not fall under prohibition. Prohibition officials say prosecutions of home brewers will continue despite the Hill ruling.
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North Carolina Methodist Conference Concludes Sessions
Wilmington November 15 The North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church South completed its minute questions and will close with a Sunday service in memory of ministers who died this year and the appointment list for the coming year. Bishop Demy expedited business while ensuring steady progress. the statistical report shows over 5 000 new members and higher church donations across the conference.
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Petersburg Club Quits Virginia League Over Debt
Peters bmg surrendered its baseball chase charter at the Virginia League meeting in Richmond. The Goobers cannot meet nearly $5,000 in indebtedness and will seek a new home city. Salaries of players have been paid. reserves will transfer to new owners. W. S. Moye to serve as temporary league president while a head is sought.
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Kiwanians Plan Big Ladies Night Event at High School
Kiwanians announce a Ladies Night program next Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the High School building with District Governor Helix Harvey of Kinston as principal speaker. Talks by Collier Cobb of the University were discussed but not confirmed.
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Reprieve Granted to Two Murderers in South Carolina
Mortimer N. King and Frank Harrell, condemned for the murder of Major Samuel B. McLeny at Cheraw, were reprieved by Governor McLeod until December 5 to review the tests and case. Chesterfield County defendants kvar on death row for the crime. Someville Bird faces a separate sentence.
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Wofford College Team Sued for Supplies
In North Carolina a lawsuit filed by Atlantic Supply Company of Raleigh against the Wofford College Athletic Association seeks payment for athletic supplies used by the college football team in a game with Trinity. The case notes partial settlement discussions and involves names connected to state politics.
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White Way Committee to Meet Over Lighting Plan
The White Way Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday night at 7:60 oclock in the Chamber room to discuss a new lighting system. Data and information have been gathered and other matters, including deaths, will be discussed.
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James H Petway Deed Thursday
James Henry Petway, 71, prominent farmer of Gardners Township in Wilson County, died Thursday. Survived by seven children Wiley Mattox Page Mrs Mamie Bullock Joe Lee Ed. Funeral services were held yesterday at Upper Black Creek Church Bilder RK Boswell officiating.
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Mrs. Martha Haynes Dies in Southland and Funeral Held
The remains of Mrs. Martha Haynes arrived in Wilson yesterday noon from Southland Virginia where she died Friday. The funeral services were held near Lucama. Mrs Haynes was from an old Wilson County family and was a daughter of the late Thomas Woodard. Elder R G Boswell of the Primitive Baptist church conducted the services.
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Football Fans To Make Charlottesville Trip For Thanksgiving
Local football fans plan special car trips to Charlottesville for the Carolina versus Virginia game on Thanksgiving. Two cars will depart Wednesday night and return Friday morning, with a few reservations still available.
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Red Grange Injured In Saturday's Big Game
Ili nois backfield star Red Grange suffered injuries in today's game with Minnesota that will probably disable him for the rest of the season. The report notes the incident occurred in Minneapolis and hints at the season's abrupt turn for the star tailback.
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Move Represents Wilson Base Club at Richmond Meet
Mr. Moye of Rocky Mount represented Wilson at the Virginia League moguls session held last night in Richmond. The Wilson club could not seat a personal representative. An effort was made to contact J. M. Max to represent the later organization, but Max could not be in Richmond.
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Southern Pines Hotel Damaged by Basement Fire
Southern Pines hotel, a winter resort, was threatened with destruction when a basement blaze broke out. Fire crews fought the flames as smoke and water damage ran high. loss not yet estimated, but insurance is reported to cover the damage. The hotel had recently been bought by J J Harrington of New Hampshire.
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Minnesota Governor-Elect Ties with Family Group
Theodore Christianson newly elected Minnesota governor appears in a family group photo with his wife’s mother Mrs. 7 B. Donaldson and campaign workers including Robert Ch and Mrs. Donaldson. The image shows Theodore Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Christianson among the relatives involved in the campaign.
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Opium Conference Fails To Reach Agreement In Geneva
At the international opium conference in Geneva on November 1 China accused great powers of not acting to curb opium smoking in the Far East. England charged Japan with criticizing Britain over export certificate proposals. Debate grew heated and threatened to derail session progress toward a final report for Monday.
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Auction Sale Success At Polingen Farm And Howard Bros Property
Walter and Gurley Auction Company held a sale at the Polingen Farm Nash county and the Howard Bros property Macclesfield on Saturday afternoon. The combined sale brought $21,000 and satisfied all parties. A Wilson sale on Friday drew the season’s largest crowd to date.
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Wilson County to Hold Exercises After Court House Opens
Plans are underway for appropriate and impressive exercises to mark the completion of Wilson county's new court house. The event will be held when the building is finished, with officials stating details to be announced soon.
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Master jailed man tied rope to jail roof
In Miami on November 15, William H. Harkins, a master for ger, attempted suicide in the city jail by tying his clothing as a rope to the roof. Officers from Fort Worth and Salt Lake City were en route to assist.
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A Little Quarrel Forebodes a Greater Public Feud
A minor dispute signals lingering tensions that could escalate into a larger political or social conflict, with communities watching closely for developments and potential reprisals or policy shifts.
Davis and Cox Vote Totals Rewrite 1924 Election Tone
Early 1924 presidential returns show James M. Cox losing more widely than John W. Davis in final tallies. Davis won 12 states to Cox's 11 but trailed Cox by over a million votes in the popular count as Coolidge's triumph was more efficient than Harding's.
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