Four Coal Cars Plunge Into River After Bridge Collapse
A bridge on the Southern Railway near Goldsboro collapsed as four coal cars and a car of stone were dumped into the Little Neuse River. The rise of floodwaters downstream forced closure of highways and hindered rail traffic between Goldsboro, Smithfield, and Wilmington. Residents evacuated, livestock moved to higher ground, and several roads and routes were inundated amid rising river levels.
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Southern’ Railroad
Goldsboro
Carshy
Smithtet
Néuse
Wayne
Mt. Mivée
Wilmington
Hoagland Hippodrome Headline at North Carolina State Fair
At the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh one of the featured attractions is Hoagland's Hippodrome a fourteen horse fourteen person auto polo show with five cars and five players. The act includes races horse teams and comical events backed by the DeVries troupe and Sig Fraz cyclists. The fair underscores wholesome entertainment with no gambling as required by Mrs. Vanderbilt.
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Raleigh
Ont
North Carolina
Hoaglan
Ford
DeVries
Sig Fraz
Johnny J. Jones
20000 Men Ready for Major Engagement Near Shanghai
On October 3 AP reports 20000 Sue U under Kisugu province generals massed along the Shanghai Hangchow railroad south of Sungkiang, 28 miles southwest of Shanghai, in preparation for a major engagement near Shanghai.
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Sue U
Kisugu Province
Shanghai
Shanghai-Hangchow
Sungkiang
Fort Worth Panthers Win Dixie Championship Title
Fort Worth Texas League champions defeated Memphis two to one in the deciding Dixie series game to claim the post season baseball title. It marks Fort Worth’s fourth Dixie title in five appearances, continuing the team’s strong regional dominance and the Southern Association pennant winners' post season matchups. Prington is free of Comineres in Japan.
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Memphis
Fort Worth
Texas
Fort Wor H
Coalition of democracy and La Follette forces seen
Will M. Butler with the Republican National Committee charged a western coalition seeks to force a presidential election into Congress. He warned such an outcome would lead to a senate chosen president and identified Charles W. Bryan as a key opponent of President Coolidge. He predicted a decisive Republican victory on November 4.
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Washington
Democratic
la Follette
Congress
Will M. Butler
Republican Nationals Committee
Butler
Senate
Charles W.bryan
Tor
Coolidge
Flood Forces Man To Be Buried The Second Time
Report of Mr. Alfred Lamm Jr or Senior buried in an airtight vault during a flood. The vault shifted as water rose and later despite burial, the body was recovered and reburied in a tobacco barn. The event sparks reflection on fate and the unusual second burial.
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Mirror Office
Alfred Lamm
Mr. Alfred Lamm, Jr
Lughway Commission
Corpes
Lamm
Local Auto Theft Ring Believed Broken Up After Chase
An early morning chase led to the arrest of Walter Hayes of Wilson, with Joe Smith charged as an abettor in the theft of a 1919 Hudson from W. E. Suggs of Pinegrove. The stolen Ford touring car was seized on Tarboro Street. officers Barnes and Stancill will share a $25 reward.
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K. Ki. Merrill
Walter Hayes
Wilson
Hudson
Virginia
Spring Street
Merrill
Herrings Avenue
Fook Acrese
Saaraae
Joe FL Smith
Forina
Hayes
Smith
Olice
Lech
W. E. Suggs
Pinegong
Elm City
Harvey Parrish
White
Lucama
Tobacco District
Parnes
Stancill
Tarboro ‘Street
Dr. Hoover
Barnes
Stancil
Irish political prisoner seeks county post after release
Art O'Connor Kale once agricultural minister in the De Valera era has applied for reinstatement as assistant county surveyor for Kildare. His prior post was held before the faction split. The Kildare authorities granted the application but the Free State government must approve before it takes effect.
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Blin
Art O'Connor
Kale
de Valera
Free State
Repulican
Kildare
O'Connor
Scientists Craft Synthetic Rocks In Lab Breakthrough
Researchers report progress in creating rock like materials via laboratory synthesis. The work aims to imitate natural rock properties for applications in construction and geology studies, with ongoing tests on stability and composition.
Lincoln Dixon denies Republican coalition claims in Washington
Chicago dispatch says Lincoln Dixon Western Democratic manager disputed charges by William Mi Bartleer that a Republican and La Follette coalition aimed to push a civic view from Congress. He called the charges absurd and untrue.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Dixon
Western
William Mi .Bartléer
Washington
Congress
Ty Vine
Nelson Denies Pact Behind Campaign Claims
John M. Nelson national campaign manager for the LaFollette Wheeler ticket denied that any combination existed between independent forces and the Democratic party to throw the presidential election into the house. The statement was issued in Chicago on October 2 amid political tension and media scrutiny.
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Chicago
John M. Nelson
LaFollette Wheeler
Democratic Party
Agriculture Department Reports Broad U.S. Prosperity
Washington October 2 The Agriculture Department released A B Genung’s report praising a near balanced prosperity for the United States as cotton prices rebound and farm incomes improve. He notes southern farmers face debt relief and favorable crops this year while northern regions see steady conditions. In Tacoma Washington drought records were broken with only 22.79 inches of rain since the period ending Sept 1 far below the 40.79 inch long term average.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
A. B.genung
Department
United States
Nde
Mr. Genung
Tacoma
Winsh
Cascade Mountains
Pacifier Ocean
Weather Bureau
Night school for working boys considered by principal
Principal J Shepard Bryan said eight night classes could be arranged this winter for working boys who wish to continue high school work. Courses would use regular high school teachers and mirror day classes, depending on sufficient enrollment. Interested individuals should contact Principal Bryan to gauge feasibility.
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Shep Bryan
Ronan
Eirén Crediti Ag
Brya Faller
Itas
Oliban
eStatec
J. Shepard Bryan
Bridges Suffer Heavy Damage in Wilson County
Damage to bridges in Wilson County is estimated at about 150000. Two bodies were recovered after being swept into Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg and identified as local residents. Sheriff Glove stated five bridges were washed away and roads restored as floodwaters receded across the county.
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Wilson County
Fribas
O. A
Kate
Yagi Dam Wat Contentnea Creek
Jury Complete for Stewart Murder Trial at Southport
In Brunswick Superior Court the final 12 jurors were seated to hear the murder case of C. W. Stewart and his son Eimer who stand accused of killing Detective Sergeant Leon George and Deputy U S Marshall Sam Lilly. The jury includes farmers merchants and a registrar as the process continues with the defense using most of its challenges. Court resumes in the morning as prosecutors prepare for witness testimony and a battery of 30 points.
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Southport
C. W. Stewart
Eimer
Leon George
United
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