Governor Morrison tours lands to push waterways plan
In Lexington the governor spoke at the county courthouse urging support for a national waterways policy and proposed North Carolina participation in a gulf to Atlantic canal project. He argued federal water transportation benefits outweigh state taxes and asserted wealth from rail freight underpins the case for waterway development.
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Lexington
Davidso County Court House
Morrison
Albemarle
Atic
Gulf of Mexico
Additie
North Carolina
Ryane
Graham
Texas
Tiny
Ilé
North
Woodrow Wilson
Calyly Coolidge
la Follette
North Car
Charlotte Speedway Racer Austerburg Killed
Austerburg, a world famous auto racer, died at Charlotte speedway in testing. He reportedly lost control, struck the upper rail, and went over it while speeding at about 106 mph. He had arrived from Los Angeles to help inaugurate the new track this month.
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Charlotte
N. C
Austerburg
Charlotte Speedway
Los Angeles
Charlott Speedway
Figures Show Republican and Independent Campaign Funds
Chicago October 16 AP The Republican National Committee reports receipts of 1 174 000 and disbursements through October 10. La Follette Independent totals reach 155 062 with 535 receipts. Democratic figures not complete. Main donors include J B Duke 12500 and J P Morgan Co 5000 from Dwight Morrow Cochran. Treasurers estimate three million needed for the campaign with 500 000 still short.
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Chciago
Republican National Organization
LaFollette Independent
Special Campaign Fund
Coittee
United States Senate
Democrs
Ay Brenna
Co. W. Hodges
Republican National Committee
LaFollette
J. B. Duke
J. P. Morgan & Co
Dwight, Morrow
National Republican Organization
Forbes trial delayed by Coolidge administration
Washington reports quote Democratic National Committee chairman charging President Coolidge with delaying the Forbes fraud and mismanagement cases tied to the Veterans Bureau. Diem Schaver says the president promised immediate prosecution to punish the guilty and protect national interests, accusing him of using powers to avert trial.
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Charles R. Forbes
Veteran’s Bureau
Ard
Shenandoah Passes Over Santa Barbara
The Shenandoah passed over the heart of Santa Barbara this afternoon, hovering for ten minutes before heading north along the coast, bucking strong winds.
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Shenandoah
Santa Barbara
Calif
Cotton futures close steady with mixed fortunes
New York grain and commodity markets report cotton futures ending steady on December 22 with December at 22.72 and January at 22.82 while October slips to 23.49 and March to 22.28 and May at 25.40.
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New York
Local Speech Notes Highlight Water Competition Debate
Fragmentary text records a debate about water based competition and transportation. Mentions Sam Finch as postmaster during Wilson era and a governor briefing, with references to Friday night events and an unconfirmed Saturday schedule.
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Olina
Congress
Sam Finch
Nfeppesy
sAvernor
Beaman Predicts Passage of Port Bill and Terminal Plan
M R Beaman told a Mir ror representative in Wilson on Wednesday night he is confident the port and terminal proposition will win at the upcoming election. He said enthusiasm is spreading across the state and North Carolina has suffered from discrimination, with many speakers touring the state drawing large audiences.
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Beaman
M. R. Beaman
Wilson
S.ated
The
Mirror
Dollar Day Sales Across Wilson Stores Boost Shopper Bargains
Window displays in Wilson shops showcase two day Dollar Day event under Retail Merchants Association auspices. Leading merchants including Gilmers Decetti ngers Bairds Wilson Hardware Co Denny Bros Stokes Tomlinson Lauper Riley Thomas Yelverton Allen Worley Co Millers Moss Co feature dollar values. The Style Show at Wilson theatre draws praise with a packed Woman's Club supported event.
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Retail Merchants Association
Wilson
Gilmers
Decettingers
Bairds
Wilson Hardware Co
Denny Bros
Stokes-Tomlinson
Lauper and Riley
Thomas Yelverton
Allen Worley — Co
Millers and Moss and Co
Wilson Theatre
Woman's Club
Man Begins 22 Year Wait For Murder Sentence
Oliver Cameron left Birmingham for the State prison to serve a two year term for the murder of John W. Gay from over two decades ago. He previously escaped by leaping into a river in Portland, Oregon, was rescued and believed he had killed Gay, and later returned to Birmingham smiling as officials confirmed he had not killed Gay.
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Birmingham
Ala
Oliver Cameron
John W. Gay
Cameron
Portland
Oregon
Gay
Brandegee Death Linked to Finances and Gas Incident
Secretary of War John W. Weeks states Senator Frank W Brandegee of Connecticut killed himself in his Washington bachelor home by inhaling gas after facing financial reverses tied to real estate speculation.
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John W. Weeks
United States
Frank W. Brandegee
Connecticcut
Washington
United Daughters of the Confederacy Meet For Annual Session
The John W. Durham Chapter will convene Saturday at 5 30 in the Presbyterian Sunday school rooms for its annual meeting. Full attendance requested and members urged to pay dues. Guests include State officers Mrs Fannie Ransone Williams and Mrs Newell of Charleston. Mrs Frank Lea president.
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John W. Durham
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Presbyterian
Fannie Ransone Williams
Newell
Charlestoe
Frank Lea
United States Import of Golf Balls Sees 1923 Volume
The report records U S imports of golf balls in 1923 totaling an amount expressed as a number with formatting errors. It cites the value and quantity as recorded figures, indicating a notable trade item for the era.
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United States
Local cotton prices rise amid strong sales week
Cotton prices advanced to 21 3 4 cents per pound as substantial local trading occurred this week with many bales sold.
Two Cars Collide at Vance and Tarboro Streets
Two vehicles owned by Kent Anderst and Andrew Pierre, described as colored, collided near 8 o'clock at the Vance Tarboro street corner causing major damage. No injuries were reported and neither car was speeding. Rubies have been found in North Carolina and Montana.
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Kent Andersn
Andrew Pierre
Vance and
Tarboro Streets
North Carolina
Montana
Night School Plans Begin At Local High School
At a meeting in the high school last night Principal Bryan and several teachers and prospective pupils discussed starting a night school. Classes would run Monday and Tuesday nights each week with a five dollar monthly fee per subject. The move follows consistent local demand for evening education.
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Bryan
Free Wilson County Fair Tickets With Mirror Subscriptions
The Mirror will give a season ticket to the Wilson County Fair with each yearly subscription or renewal. Everyone is invited to visit the Mirror office next week to receive a free ticket.
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The
Mirror
Wilson County Fair
Mirror Office
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