Jury Ends Bearshyerion Case With Stewart Confession Testimony
In a Brunswick court drama the prosecution rests its case against C W Stewart and son Elmer as Amos Wallace recites an elder Stewart confession from the night of the killing. A Western-style cross examination highlights Mrs Chinnis and police officer KR Early amid heated testimony and a boiler sale linked to the case.
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U S Princess Sues As Duel Looms In Paris Divorce
Princess Ludovico Pignatelli d Aragon once Ruth Waters of New Jersey leaves husband described as Europe s finest swordsman and vows a Paris divorce to wed Andrew Reid Baltimore society man In a Biarritz Casino scene he challenged Reid to a duel giving two weeks to answer Reid served in the French aviation corps and later the American air forces.
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Neuse River Rises Rapidly Flooding North Carolina Areas
The Neuse River near Kinston is rising about two inches per hour and approaching flood stage. Harpersville is underwater with residents using boats to move. crops in lowlands suffer. Reports from Goldsboro and Seven Springs describe deep flooding, evacuations, and impassable roads due to washed bridges.
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Sam Davis Holds Democratic Rally in Providence
John W. Davis, Democratic presidential nominee, spoke to a crowded Infantry Hall crowd in Providence claiming a hopeful year. He cited unrest from the Rocky Mountains to Rhode Island and criticized Republican tariff policy, veterans bureau, and agricultural depression blamed on Europe market losses.
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Rhode Islaad
Veterans Bureau
City Hall crowd streams in for World Series day
First floor crowds flocked to city hall yesterday afternoon as fans planned to follow the World Series. The event was to be broadcast at the playoff venue with details starting at 2 o clock.
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New York Cotton Close Prices and Spot Quiet
New York cotton closed with October at 26.52, December 23.50, January 25.60, March 25.85, May 26.10. Spot cotton quiet with middling at 26.60. Field notes reference AP report from New York.
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New Bern Man Dies After Winning Automobile Race
In Rocky Mount on October 4 a New Bern man who had won an automobile race at the Craven fair collapsed from myocarditis likely due to excitement. Mr Wood, 42, former Hudson Essex dealer and Jacksonville resident, died an hour after being rushed to a hospital. He had earlier won first prize but did not participate in the race. He leaves a half brother, R Lockamy of Jacksonville.
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Window displays show advanced fashion across Wilson shops
Window shopping in Wilson features 1k TRIS windows with utopian preps faille hats and panne velvet chiffons. Tarboro Street stores boast sport dresses in flannel in taupe blue and gray, black silk pieces, silk gowns, coats, dresses, millinery, and Marx Made suits.
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World's Postal Convention Adjourns Without Next Site Decision
The World’s Postal Convention in Stockholm adjourned without selecting a site for the next meeting. A pro London group urged London as the host, while opponents pressed for Buenos Aires.
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Sheep and goat census sparks Bulgarian population note
Sofia reports that this year’s census shows two animals for every person in Bulgaria, a sheep and a goat per person and child, with some surplus. Authorities are taking steps to discourage their increase.
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How Bobbed Hair Originated in Berlin Opinion
A philosophy student Robert Vogelmann argues bobbed hair is the deadly sin against fashion and urges German women to scorn the style. He claims it was invented by a clever sister to camouflage poor hair growth.
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Robert Vogelmann
Body of White Baby Found at Goldsboro
The body of a white male infant about a month old was found in Goldsboro North Carolina by a city garbage wagon driver near the incinerator. The driver cannot identify where the body came from and an investigation is underway. The infant was interred at the city’s expense.
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Revival Opens Tonight at West End Church
Revival begins at West End Christian church with Rev John Par clay of First Christian church leading services each evening at 7 30 o clock.
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West End
Romania Oil Output In July At About 1.1 Million Barrels
Bucharest reports Romania produced about 1.1 million barrels of crude oil in July. For the first seven months of 1924 crude output totaled around 7 million barrels.
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United States
Russian land ownership shifts cited by German researcher
German investigator Dr. Adolph Grabow Sky says Russia before World War I peasants owned 35 percent of land while the royal family and state held an equal share. He asserts that now peasants have 7 percent and the state 3 percent.
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Adolph Grabowsky
Pilots’ landing troubles linked to vision defects says Air Force
Investigations by the British Air Force indicate that pilots who struggle to land often suffer defective vision. The findings suggest vision problems as a key factor in landing difficulties among aviators.
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Air Force
There’s A Funny Side To Pass World Series Games
Democratic candidate John W. Davis finds humor in campaign odds and social notes as he pursues the presidency. He recalls letters from voters and a mistaken identity incident, using lighthearted moments to ease the strenuous race and connect with supporters.
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Eastern Chamber Plans Three Year Program Across Region
The Eastern Chamber of Commerce based in Kinston will ask over 120 towns in 46 counties to subscribe for a three year program. Officials say past success justifies the push and expect broad support as the campaign aims to boost advertising attention nationwide to Eastern North Carolina.
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German dirigible route enables transatlantic mail
The Fria fen post office notes that cards and letters may be sent to North and South America and Canada via the dirigible route. Americans in Germany have sent letters to themselves and mail will comprise mainly cards and letters for postage collectors.
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Town Feels Quiet on Presidential Race Focus Shifts to Baseball
In a town of four or more presidential candidates, the Potomac area stayed calm with no demonstrations or rallies. The crowd showed little interest in the national election, concentrating instead on the American League baseball race.
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