Merchants Association Endorses North Carolina Ports Plan
At Greensboro directors of the North Carolina Merchants Association and Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association endorsed Governor Morrison’s port and terminal development proposal. W. J. Taylor of Wilson attended. local chapters urged members to present the plan to voters and mobilize workers at polls. Several speakers praised the project, boosting statewide support beyond legislative approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Merchants, Association and
Merchants Mutual Fire Insuranco “Association
Greensboro
W. J. Taylor
Wilson
Taylor
Morrison
Paul Leonard
Merchants Association
State Association
Simmons
Richmond Posse Seeks Negro After Attack Near Westhampton
Police/Nationwide: Richmond posses scour hills around the area for an unidentified negro who assaulted two Westhampton College girls near the college road. One victim reportedly had a knife threat. both were torn and injured and taken to a Richmond hospital. Bloodhounds tracked the suspect.
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Richmond
Westhampton College
Woodel Road
A. Sophiomere
Lincoln Kin Pleads In Sanity for Crime
Warren J. Lincoln of Geneva noted horticulturist and kin of Abraham Lincoln on trial for murdering his wife and her brother Byron Shoup. He pleaded insanity as the State seeks the death penalty after the double killing and burning of the bodies and sealing of their heads in a cement block.
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Warren J. Lincoln
Geneva
Fil
Abraham Lincoln
Byron
Shoup
Children Win Half Holiday For Circus Parade
City news spread that Prof Coons superintendent of schools granted youngsters a half day off Monday afternoon to see the circus and perhaps shorten the closing ceremonies so children could attend the parade and matinee, bringing joy to thousands of kids who had hoped to be present.
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Coons
Senators Win Thrilling World Series Clash On Winning Run
Washington captures the baseball championship in a breathtaking finish as Earl McNeely drives in Muddy Ruel with the decisive run. Walter Johnson steadies the mound in a dramatic rally, Harris tops Giants with bold leadership, and a 40,000 crowd roars with President Coolidge in attendance. Giants bow after epic, extended duel that defies last-minute odds.
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Earl McNeely
Pacific Coast
Ruel
Hartis
Senators
Quh&. Coolidge
John McGraw
Giants
Harris
Anil Ig
Ogden
Washington
Johnson
Ted
Kot
Seke
Seke ™ Barnes
Grant
Mirror Campaign Draws Many More Participants
The Mirror office reports seven more receipt books issued and seven more people starting to win prizes. Subscribers can earn cash bonuses or join the Ford and Chevrolet prize draws by selling or renewing subscriptions, with Ford cars for 100 yearly subs or two Fords for 200. Mr. Grady, circulation manager, invites local participation.
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Mirror
Reo
Nash
Chevrolet
Ford
Grady
Cotton futures close December to May on mixed showing
The October contract settles at 24.541 with December at 23.68 January 23.71 March 24.42 and May at 24.42 percent reflecting varied activity across the market.
Nine Die as Bandits Loot Train Near Juarez
Nine persons killed when Mexican bandits wrecked and looted a train on the Chihuahua and Orient Railroad about nine miles south of Juarez. Reports say troops were dispatched and bandits fled toward the Texas side of the Rio Grande. Americans among the dead are possible.
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EL Paso
Tex
Hehuahua & Orient
Juarez
Texas
Rio Grande
Davis Confers With Labor Leaders In New York
John W. Davis held two meetings in New York with union labor leaders led by Major George Berry and with Tammany Hall district leaders. Both groups pledged support to the Davis campaign as he plans a Midwest swing starting tomorrow in Richmond Indiana.
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New York
John W. Davis
Middle West
Richmond
Indiana
George Berry
Tammany Trail
Davis
Stewert and son on trial for deputy marshal killing
Wilmington North Carolina October 10 The fate of C W Stewart and his son Elmer Stewart on trial in Superior court for the killing of Leon George and Deputy U S Marshal Sam Wily last July may rest with the jury tomorrow The defense rested at 2 PM
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Wilmington
N. C
C. W. Stewart
Elmer Stewart
Leon George
U.S
Sam Wily
Dr. Peacock Freed On Writ of Habeas Corpus
Dr. J. W. Peacock, sought by North Carolina authorities on extradition papers, escaped from Raleigh state penitentiary and was freed on a writ of habeas corpus in San Diego. He returned to his ranch near the city.
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San Diego
Calif
J. W. Peacock
North Carolina
Raleigh
Letters of George Eliot Destroyed by Will Request
Hundreds of George Eliot letters to her niece Miss Emily Susannah Chirk of Thanet were burned per Miss Clark’s will. A relative who burned them said their disclosure could have yielded notable literary insight and an intimate autobiography of the author.
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London
George Eliot
Neice
Emily Susannah Chirk
Thanet
Clark
Japan to establish poison gas research board
The Japanese navy will form a special poison gas research board, soon to be established, with cooperation from the army as they expand study of offensive weapons.
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Army
Navy
Andy Gump Talks Wilson Victory and National Tour
The photogravure shows Andy Gump, prominent figure and candidate on the Ww hangdoodle ticket, being interviewed by The Mirror. He praises Wilson, predicts nationwide support, and claims a sweeping November victory surpassing famed rivals.
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America
Andy Gump
Furs
Hangdoodle
Husbatd
Min
Chester
Bim
Sweden Abolishes First Class Rail Travel
Stockholm Oct 10 Railway companies in Sweden decide to abolish first class travel, offering only second and third class to the public. The government owns most railroads and began eliminating first class accommodations as early as 1900, with little difference remaining between first and second class arrangements.
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Stockhold
Sweden
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State Merchants Association
Lincoln
Coon
Mabie
McNeely
Walter Johnson
Eestf Il
Boston Red Sox
Atlantic Coast Line
Barnes Street
Atlantic Coast Line Freight Crouse
Woodard Circus
Goldsboro
Meyday
Patterson Drug Co
Down Railroad
Green Street
Green
Lodge Street
Lodge
Nash Street
Tarboro
Vance Street
Vance
Sells-Floto
Capt. Steele
Lakehurst Station
George W. Steele
Marion
Ind
Germany
United States
Lakehurst
N. J
RAN
JW. Davis
Stewert
Dr. Peacock
Japan
Aay
Gh Mirror
Andy
New York City
Pikeville
Atention
Coolidze
la Follette
Jack Dempsey
Zev
Annette Kellerman
Mam San
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