North Carolina Sees Ballot Printing Decision For Lafollette-Wheeler
The state board of elections reverses course and orders ballots printed in 81 counties for the Lafollette-Wheeler independent ticket. Nineteen counties using the Australian ballot system will print their own ballots. The move follows pressure from independent state leaders and the attorney general’s advice to ensure fair play.
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Raleigh
State Board of Elections
LaFollette-Wheeler
He Doe
He Wary
Independ
Atargy
Rman
Coun
Walter Neal
Zoneal Manning
Voter Registration Opens in Wilson County
Joé Gold, registrar, announced Wilson County books open at 9 AM in his Fidelity Building office. All voters should register now to be eligible for the November 4 election. The books stay open daily until the Friday before November 4. eligibility requires one year in state, six months in county, and ten months in township.
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Joé Gold
Wilson County
Washington Fans Anticipate 1924 World Series Clash
Washington prepares for the 1924 World Series opener with the Senators facing the New York Giants amid bribery scandals. President Coolidge to throw the first ball as Johnson and Harris lead Washington in a capital city triumphal prelude.
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Washington
John McGraw
NEW York’ Giants
Washington Senators
New York Giants
Jimmy _O’Connell
Do- Tan
Ayan
Capitol
Res
Coolidge
Oes Harris
Walter Johnson
Senators
Vladators
Then- Iey
Sasebr
Auto Thief Bound to Higher Court
Walter Hayes, a young white man, was bound over to higher court under $1000 bond after a theft spree that included a Hudson Coach belonging to W B Leach and a similar car owned by W E Suggs of Pinetops. Hayes faces two counts with $500 on each. John Smith, a Fort Bragg soldier, was cleared.
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Walter Hayes
Merrell
Hudson
W. B. Leach
Silas Iucas
Mr. Leach
Hayes
W. E. Sugg
Pinetops
Suggs
Leach
Jlucas
John»Smith
Fort Brags
Rocky Woman in Fatal Thomasville Pedestrian Crash
In Thomasville, 16 year old Reece Shuler was killed when struck from a bus by a car driven by a woman described as Mrs Briggs of Rocky Mount. Witnesses say she fled the scene and sped away before returning to check on the victim. High Point police were asked to aid but no match found by nightfall.
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Thomasville
Reece Shuler
Briggs
Rocky Mowat
Shuler
High Point
Lexington
Stantly
Window Shopping By R. W. M
Window displays from Thomas-Yelverton Co Wilson Hardware Co Fulghums Moss Co and others feature American Walnut bedroom suites gun displays shoes and new clothing styles. The Nash Street front shows varieties including Kincl aid Kimball suits Stetson hats and knit wear in updated windows.
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Thomas-Yelverton.co
Stme
Nash Street
Tarbore Street
Moss &O
Kinclaid-Kimball
Roland Pothier Believed Slayer of Major Cronkhite in 1918
In Tacoma federal court Roland Pothier testified he killed Maj. Alexander Cronkhite at Camp Lewis in 1918, admitting to witness Thomas J. Callahan of Providence, R I, that he murdered the officer.
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Roland Pothier
Major Cronkhite
Tacoma
Alexander Cronkhite
Camp Lewis
Thomas J. Callahan
Providence
R. I
Callahan
Federal courts in Eastern District to sit through Connor illness
Raleigh reports that Eastern District of North Carolina courts will run without interruption despite Judge Henry G. Connor’s illness. District Attorney Irven B. Tucker says Judge Charles A. Woods guaranteed judges will be sent this fall. Arrangements await Connor to hold October 13 sessions at Elizabeth City and other terms across the district with jurists from Virginia and South Carolina possibly serving Wilmington and New Bern terms.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Henry G. Connor
Irven B. Tucker
Tucker
Charles A. Woods
Connor
Virginia
Elizabeth City
Rener
Washington
New Bern
South Carolinia
Wilmington
Cooper Bank
New York Cotton Futures Close Steady
Cotton futures closed steady in New York on October 3 with October at 25.90, December 25.00, January 25.05, March 25.30, and May 25.55. Spot cotton was quiet with middling at 26.15.
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New York
Tomato Classified as Vitamin Rich Across Classes
The tomato fits into all three classifications of vitamin bearing foods. It is cited as a source rich in essential nutrients. This highlights its utility in varied dietary contexts and public nutrition guidance.
Flood waters recede on Neuse and Little rivers
The Neuse and Little rivers in Whee County dropped about 10 inches in the past 24 hours. Officials say the danger of further flood damage is past after the rapid rise earlier.
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Colpsboro
Oct
Neuse
Little Rivers
Whee County
Iaid
Laurence Stallings Speaks On Presidential Choice At Wake Forest
Wake Forest North Carolina October 3 The event features Laurence Stallings son in law of President Poteat and Wake Forest graduate addressing students on the 1924 presidential race Stallings compares Coolidge La Follette and Davis with emphasis on government machinery and class interests He notes New York results could shape national outcomes and party strategies including Smith Democrats Roosevelt supporters and 100 percent Americanism.
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Wake Forest
N.C
Awas
Asp
San Jenes Sialhi
Sapte
Voth
New York
Mr. Stallings
Isay
W. . Poteat
Wake
Bass
Davis
Paich
House of Representatives
Coolidge
al Smith
Roosevelt
Price of the Sacred Ethrog Sets at Twenty Five Dollars
The article notes that twenty five dollars is sometimes paid for the sacred ethrog or Jewish citron.
Norfolk importer touts North Carolina port expansion
A Norfolk Virginia importer writes that building port terminals and docks in North Carolina could become a major asset for the state. He says warehouses and privately owned terminals are key to developing an Atlantic coast export port and asks to be kept informed as voters consider the port terminals measure.
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North Carolina
Port Terminals
North Carolina Ship and Water Transportation Commission
Atlantic
Thomas E Cooper Granted Change of Venue in Southport
In Southport on October 3 AP reports Thomas E Cooper, facing Brunswick county indictments over a bank failure in which he served as president, was granted a venue change by Judge Henry A Grady after attorneys argued for safety concerns and potential bias in the trial.
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Thomas E. Cooper
Southport
Brugswick
Henry A. Grady
Herbert McCla
Way Jones
Brookhart Denounces Coolidge and Dawes in Iowa Speech
Des Moines reports Senator W Brookhart attacking President Coolidge and Charles G Dawes as Republican nominees in Emmetsburg. The Republican State Committee meets to repudiate Brookhart action and says his attack damages party unity and highlights a split with La Follette sentiments.
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Des Moines
W. Brookhart
Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Emmettsburg
Republican State Committee
Brookhart
Gelf
Kimgert
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