Virginia Carolina League change possible Raleigh bid center stage
The Mirror reports Raleigh may join the Virginia League succeeding Petersburg if talks succeed. If not, Kinston could receive the offer while Lynchburg Roanoke are unlikely options. A three team Virginia Carolina setup and a league name change may occur within two weeks. Brabham and Johnson discussed for league president amid potential deadlock. Raleigh’s entry hinges on franchise price and rate of negotiations.
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Raleigh
Virginia League
Petersburg
Richmond
Kinston
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Desebeil Situthe
Consighing Toon
Brabham and Johnson
Rocky Mount
Carolina
Virginia-Carolina
Mirror
White Way lighting plan proposed by Chamber committee
The White Way Committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed drafting a recommendation to the Aldermen for a better lighting system in the business district. Dr. Woodard chaired with members including Frank Hassell and J W Dailey as they review designs and display standards at Miller's Pharmacy. The board will receive resolutions detailing sentiment and urging action. Wilson remains the only town in Eastern North Carolina over 3 000 without improved lighting. The piece also notes a tribute to Unknown Soldier sacrifices and credits Professor Antonio Scionno for originating the idea of the tombs in World War I memory.
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White Way
Chamber of Merce
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
North Carolina
Johnson Pays Part Price For Oakland Team
Walter Johnson and George Weiss deposit 10000 toward 350000 purchase of the Oakland Club of the Pacific Coast League. sale terms include balance by January 2 1925 and Johnson’s Pacific Coast League end at Washington after over two decades of service.
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Walter Johnson
Oakland
Washington
George Weiss
Oaklan
New Haven
J.C. Ewing
Ewing
Johnson
Rotary Club Sees 93 Percent Attendance and Returns of Pastor
A Rotary Club meeting last night drew over 93 percent attendance. Perry-case summarized a Rotarian article on peace and the role of science finance and press plus education. The group elected Fuzzy Gerking secretary after Elmer Oettinger resigned and welcomed Frank Love back as pastor.
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Rotary Club
A. B Carroll
Perry-case
Perry
Bus company man surrenders after jail escape
STROUDSBURG PA Nov 18 Clinton Diehl East Stroudsburg businessman who escaped from county jail Saturday night while awaiting sentence for a statutory offense returned Sunday and surrendered to Sheriff Jensor saying he had gone out to visit the kiddies and his family.
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Stroudsburg
Clinton Diehl
East Stroudsburg
Jensor
Gee
Government tests legality of income tax publicity
Washington, Nov 18 AP The government moves to test legality of public access to income tax returns with indictments expected in days Attorney General Stone orders U S attorneys to proceed in six or seven cases One suit will be filed soon with indications an indictment may come within 48 hours Commissioner Blair asks collectors to limit public viewing of books to three hours a day for three days weekly to curb idle curiosity.
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Washington
Stone
U.S
Blair
Sam Poor Praises Spirit of Wilson Town
Sam Poor, general sales and New York manager of General Tire and Rubber Company, praised Wilson praising its streets homes and business district. He and Mrs Poor are guests of Harvey and Arthur Ruffin for a few days and toured the city with interest in tobacco markets.
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A. BE. Townsend
Rimer Ooettinger
Wilson Lamb
Frank Hassell
Mr. Poor
New York City
General Tires Company
Harvey Ruffin
Eugene Davis
Garry Fulghum
Clifford Burden
Commission begins work on American agriculture reform program
Washington reports the farm problems inquiry under President Coolidge starts shaping its plan for a short congressional session. After a closed all day session the commission will take a four week recess awaiting data as cattle industry is named a priority and farm legislation is postponed until the panel finishes.
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Washington
Commission
Coolidge
Congress
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
Tincher
Kansas
Man Linked to Southern Ventures Undertakes Trip
The report notes the involvement of a company executive across southern operations with Mrs. Poor accompanying him on the journey.
Swartzell Wins Eastern Carolina Golf Title Again
H R Swartzell of Wilson captured the Eastern Carolina Golf Association championship by defeating P K Gravely of Rocky Mount 6 to 5 in the finals. The event at Benvenue CC ran Thursday to Saturday with Masters of Fayetteville beating Woodard of Rocky Mount in the second flight finals. A three person pro match at Henderson featured Atkinson and Campbell with Miner. Felix Harvey resigned as secretary treasurer and J S Crayton of Rocky Mount was elected his successor as the association's governing board met.
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Benvenue
Swartzell
BH. F. Masters
Fayetteville
W. C. Woodard
Atkinson
Henderson
Campbell
Miner
Goldsboro
Association
Felix Harvey
Kinston
J. S. Crayton
Eastern Carolina Golf Association
Rocky Mount
Wilson
State Department appoints McMurray to senior post
Washington announces Joh Van McMurray as an assistant secretary in the Far Eastern Division, marking a step in the long running reorganization of the American foreign service. The changes reflect Secretary Hughes's push for internal merit and promotions within the department and diplomatic corps.
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Washington
Joh van McMurray
State Department
Sot
American Foreign Service
Hughes
Finghés
Iby
Cotton futures close steady in New York market
Spot cotton remained steady with Planling at 24.50. Futures closed unchanged with December at 24.26, January 24.45, March 24.80, May 25.13, and July 24.94.
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New York
Six Negroes Drowned in Auto Near Winton
Six negro men and three women from Suffolk Va perished when their car plunged from a cliff into the Chowan River near Winton. The body of one victim was recovered first while the others remained missing in the wrecked auto.
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Norfolk
Goldsboro Mayor Denies Saunders Insinuation
Goldsboro Mayor Edgar H. Ham denies claims he ruined local business. He wrote to W. O. Saunders of the Elizabeth City Independent asserting Goldsboro is harmed only by bootleggers and urged Saunders to mind his own business. The exchange centers on Saunders' attack calling Ham a demagogue and hate preacher.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Ham
Edgar H. Ham
W. O. Saunders
Elizabeth
Saunders
Bain
Mr. Ham
Plizabeth
Raleigh
Henderson
Dane
Elizabeth City
New Orleans
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Dick Patrick
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Frank Love
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