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Newspaper

Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1924

Page

1

Fourth annual North Carolina tuberculosis conference closes

A large Wilson meeting of the North Carolina Tuberculosis Association wrapped up with unanimous resolutions to double sanatorium capacity for white and colored patients and build a hundred-child unit. Sessions at First Methodist Church highlighted Dr McBrayer’s 11 year life-saving work and plans for expanded outreach and health education across the state.

North Carolina Tuberculosis Association McBrayer North Carolina Tu Herculosis Association North Carolina

Mirror circulation drive earns hundreds in commissions

The Mirror paid out over eighty dollars in cash commissions yesterday, bringing the total paid in the present circulation campaign to several hundred dollars. Workers are starting in daily and finding it easy to earn from fifteen to forty dollars a week.

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Justice of the Peace Parrish Arrested on Prohibition Charge

Raleigh October 14 AP Justice of the Peace Tom Parrish was jailed under a $25 bond after being charged with violating prohibition laws. A local officer, unaware Parrish was a magistrate, arrested him. a bottle of whiskey was found on Parrish at the station. Parrish had been in the public eye in August and September amid sensational charges and subsequent arrests under Raleigh anti-vice laws.

Raleigh Justice of the Peace Tom Parrish Parish Parrish Tarish

Morrison Talks in Cabbarus About Port Development

Governor Cameron Morrison urged North Carolina voters to approve development of state ports and terminals to cut high freight rates. He argued water transportation unlocks wealth, noting rail rates are set by law and that water competition would ease burdens on farmers and businesses. The speech framed the issue as non partisan and essential to prosperity.

Concord Get Cameron Morrison North Carolina Staes Atlantic Seaboard Interstate Commerce Commission

Spotlight: Coca Cola Heiress in Auto Crash and Secrets

Mrs. Asa G. Chandler Jr sleepwalks through a life of scandal after a car collision endangers a five year old girl, Betty Brown, while her Broadway starlet past haunts her marriage to George Elis Widmer. Jeapold Godowsky praises jazz rhythm and plans to add it to his New York programs. Charlie Wax, linked to organized crime, is arrested in New York with large sums in his clothing.

Asa G. Chandler, Jr Atlanta Coca Cola King Betty Brown New York City George Elis Widmer Jeapold Godowsky New York Charlie Wax Mahafiases Hialer

I N Bridgers Denies Higher NC Freight Rates From Terminal Plan

I N Bridgers argues that North Carolina freight rates are not higher due to port terminal plans. He compares multiple intra and inter state routes, noting NC rates often lower than Virginia and Georgia, and questions claims of widespread rate discrimination. He cites fertilizers and cotton routes, plus rail lines Norfolk and Western, Southern Railway, F and Y, and regional city pairs.

North Carolina Norfolk Stoney Creek Wilmington N. C Pikeville Ste Giselose South Carolina Georgia Asheville Wytheville Norfolk & Western Mount, Airy N.C Roanoke Norfolk & Western Railroad Charleston Landrum 8. C Columbia S. C Augusta

Airship ZR-3 Reaches Toward Lakehurst Flight Progress

Washington reports the air cruiser ZR-3 battling high winds and fog as it turns northwestward to find clear weather. Officials note steady progress toward Boston and the eventual delivery to Lakehurst New Jersey, with updates from navy stations and Captain Steele aboard.

Washington Lakehurst New Jersey Boston Evia Navy Department el Roytr Navy Steele United States

Letters move quickly between Tokio and Europe

After a seven year suspension dating from the 1917 Bolshevik revelation, rapid mail service between Japan and Europe by way of Siberia has been resumed with dispatches sent from Tsu Toe Vladivostok toward Europe.

Orklo Japan Europe Siberia Tsu Toe Vladivostok

Woman nominated for Wyoming governor by Democrats

CHEYENNE Oct. 14 AP Mrs Nellie Ross widow of late Governor William Ross was chosen as the Democratic nominee for governor by the party here Although Wyoming as a territory in 1969 granted women suffrage Mrs Ross becomes the first woman to be nominated for such an office in the state or territory context

Cheyenne Wyoming Nellie Ross William Ross Ross

Death of Frank A. Bissett Lights Local Obituary

Frank A. Bissett died last night at 11 50 after a weeks illness at Morehead-Herring Hospital. He was twenty years old, a sergeant in Company M National Guard, and employed by the International Planters Association. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs C H Bissett, a sister Mrs J W Pittman, and brothers Tom Herbert and Lawrence. Funeral from First Christian church at 3 30 this afternoon with Rev. John Barclay. Maplewood cemetery interment. Company M to attend in a body.

Frank Leslie Bissett More-Herring International Planters Association H. Bissett East Gold Street J. W. Pittman Tom Herbert Lawrence Bissett Company M National Guard First Christian Church John Barclay Maplewood Cemetery

Lipschute case: judge overrules motions in Lipsehute trial

Maj. A. M. Cannon overruled a motion to set aside the lower court judgment in the Lipsehute case and rejected a request for a new trial. Lipschute, of Philadelphia, was convicted on liquor transport and sale charges, with involvement hinted by Congressman Langley and the Kentucky district.

Maysville A. M. Cannon Mitton W. Lipsehute Philadelphia Lipschute Langley Kentucky

Port scheme data hints at North Carolina benefit plan

Fragmentary OCR notes outline a port and freight scheme affecting several cities including Atlanta and Wilmington. Mentions rates, percentages, and potential benefits to interior North Carolina towns, with unclear dates and figures.

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