16 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
1
Mrs. Charles Creed a London woman traveled to New York to lay on the Lancastria bringing her own coffin. She said she fears burial at sea recalling her husband’s death crossing the Atlantic whose grave lies there. The labeled casket will cross the ocean again after a brief visit to Washington.
An 81 hour 17 minute record flight across the Atlantic ends with the ZR-2 landing at Lakehurst airdrome. The ship logged leaving Friedrichshaven October 12 and arriving EST October 15. The record forged under supervision of Dr. Eckner noted average speed around 02.35 miles per hour.
A Senate inquiry into receipts and expenditures of the presidential campaign opens in Chicago with Senator William Borah as chairman. The probe will focus on the Republican Democratic and Independent committees to determine actual funding and spending.
Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes addressed New York listeners urging a Republican victory to avert a “serious disaster” as he continued his campaign against independent parties.
Clemson College in Columbia reports the walkout cut the student body by about half. The remaining 302 vote to stay until Monday when the board of trustees will meet to decide on food and reinstatement. If demands are denied, the remaining students threaten to leave.
A regional report places Argentina at the top of South America in telephone service quality or reach, with comparisons to neighboring nations and notes on infrastructure, customer access, and coverage highlights.
Wil son Chamber of Commerce secretary M R Beaman, after a Raleigh business conference, criticizes F Nyers article by Bridgers on intra state rates. He argues for removing discrimination against inter state rates to adjust state rates, citing Norfolk Wytheville and Roanoke Norfolk comparisons and detailing North Carolina rate disadvantages with examples from Greensboro Danville and Petersburg Lynchburg.
John W. Davis issued an authorized statement defending accusations against George Lockwood Secretary of the Republican National Committee. He cited sworn statements from William J. Burns and argued the Justice Department was used for political purposes to embarrass Senator Wheeler. Davis noted Lockwood’s telegram as Republican propaganda and referenced Daugherty era correspondence.
A correction notes two typographical mistakes in F N Brid gers article. First class North Carolina freight was stated as 7 cents per hundred but should be 776 cents. New York to Raleigh rate was shown as 2 26 dollars but should be 1 25.
A patient named Abidoghich survives a severe salmon poisoning incident and develops immunity thereafter, according to a reported medical observation. The case notes the recovery and potential lasting protection against future infections.
The Wilson County Fair opens Tuesday with an outstanding display of exhibits from farmers and local merchants. The program includes culinary art, machinery, booths, midway attractions, and automobile races on the final day. Johnny Jones slows are at the State Fair in Raleigh this week and move to Wilson after.
FVANSVILLE Ind Oct 15 A jury of six men and six women, held most of the night to reach a verdict in a liquor case, was discharged after two women became hysterical when informed they would be locked up until a decision was reached.
Richmond police and Chesterfield authorities were mobilized to help search for two Negro men who assaulted a white woman on the Midlothian Turnpike near Richmond. Details were scarce as citizens joined the search amid a tense white supremacist environment.
The article notes the fair will attract attendees from a broad radius and expects total attendance to exceed previous years, signaling strong community interest and large crowds.
London reports sharp early demand for the British portion of the German loan with quick subscription alongside the American allotment.
New York October 15 cotton futures closed steady with a quiet cotton market. Spot activity remained subdued as prices held firm and traders awaited further cues.
Chicago October 16 AP The cotton growers will receive about one million dollars less in returns for thirteen million bales, under a statement by former Illinois Governor Lowden. The report notes a reduced payment for 13 400 000 bales and cites the impact on cotton growers.
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