Percy Stage All Set For Wilsons Big Fair Opening
Wilson County Fair opens with Supt R J Grantham predicting the biggest event in the association. Grounds bustle as officials organize exhibits from Johnny J Jones shows to horse races with noted entries Gamey The Great and Corn Hall. Highlights include Cane goods displays, art and fancy work, and nightly fireworks pending reports.
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R. J. Grantham
Wilson County Fair Association
Jomp
Little North End
Yourly Pines
I. S. Hadley
Gamey the Great
Corn Hall
Joseph Davidson
Wilmington
Del
C.reppert
Kenton
Ohio
Bessie L.—Downer
C. L. Lawrence
Kenly
Crase
A. W. Hodges
Benson
N. C
Jess Withard
J. T. Lewis
Norfolk
Kenneth
B. OH
N.C
Lady Love
B. M
Foros
R. James & Bro Ven
Tania Watts
Fred Ubwerte
Pittsney Pa
Explosion on cruiser Trenton near Norfolk causes multiple deaths
Reports from Norfolk VA state that an explosion on the cruiser Trenton during target practice near the southern drill grounds killed or fatally injured four crewmembers and wounded eighteen others. Naval officials said a full casualty list would be released soon.
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Norfolk
U. S
Trenton
Virginia
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Washington
Navy Department
Fair Program Highlights Event Schedule
Gates open at eight this morning with the exhibit hall opening at nine. Free attractions near the grand stand start at one. Horse racing advances with two twenty paces for trot and rice at two twenty. Vaudeville performs in front of the grand stand at eight, ending with fire works as Johnny J. Jones exposition occupies the Midway all day.
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Coney Island
City Power Company
Johnny A. Jones
Castellas
Pa Lamars
Canton
Japanes
Dan Castello
Castello
Henderson
N. C
Ringling Circus
Luna Park
Rae Lamars
Grand Stand
Midway
Johnny J. Jones
Not To Halt Query Into Election Funds
Washington October 20 AP with many witnesses the special investigation into campaign funds plans to continue through Election Day The inquiry will resume tomorrow examining the Democratic National Committee officials about contributions and expenditures C W Shaver and J W Gerard will testify and may agree to sworn reports by Republican and Independent leaders on assigned dates.
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Washington
Special Investigation
Democratic National Committee
C. W. Shaver
J. W. Gerard
Tumulty challenges Walker on church remarks in Klan gathering
Joseph Tumulty former Wilson aide sent a telegram to the Atlanta Constitution demanding proof of a Georgia Governor Walker claim that Tumulty used Catholic influence to place a church in every war camp and push out Protestant churches. Walker acknowledged giving a speech but refused to confirm or deny the specific statements.
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New York
Joseph Tumulty
Wilson
Atlanta Constitution
Gvernor Walker
Georgia
Ku Klux Klan
Tumulty
Atlanta
Welker
Joseph P. Tumulty
McAdoo Discharged From the Hospital
Former Treasury Secretary W. G. McAdoo, after weeks as a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, was discharged today. The news comes from AP reporting on the public notice of his release.
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Baltimore
W. G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
John Hopkins Hospital
Campaign investigation announced by Captain Un termye
New York October 20 Captain Un termye a prominent lawyer announced his participation in the campaign investigation after a conference with FPF P Walsh personal attorney for Robert M La Follette He said it was a public duty to uncover all details of campaign expenditures and contributions.
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New York
Untermye
FPF
P. Walsh
Robert M. LaFollette
Wilson tobacco market sees price rise as sales reach $281 417
Yesterday the Wilson tobacco market sold 464 pounds at 281 417 40 total, averaging 24 38 per hundred. The rise in price is welcomed by growers and hoped to continue through the season. No sales on Thursday due to the Wilson County Fair.
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Wilson Tobacco
Wilson County
Republicans Will Lose Congress Says DNC
The Democratic National Committee declares in Washington that the Coolidge Dawes board has lost hope of electing a pro Coolidge Republican Congress and that Republican leaders have deserted confidence in Coolidge’s election. The statement notes plans to influence the House race and questions the board’s concern beyond tariff policy and veto outcomes.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Jones
New Mexico
Coolidge-Dawes Board of Strategy
Coolidge
House of Representatives
Coolidge ‘Board of Strategy
Board of
Davis Gives Views of Armament Conference at Nashville
In Nashville Tennessee John W Davis the Democratic nominee spoke on the Washington Armament Conference. He said he partially approves the results but warns Americans not to be misled by its scope or treat it as a supreme achievement. He defended the conference against criticism and cited naval balance concerns.
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Nashville
Tenn
John W. Davis
Tennessee
Washington
Eenees Ia
U. S
Florida Storm Damages City Citing Widespread Destruction
A severe eleventh hour storm strikes Florida causing dark skies, downed telegraph lines, damaged citrus crops and uprooted trees. Businesses suspend operations while residents report widespread damage though no fatalities are confirmed.
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PelPi
Sioa
Auto Races Highlight Fate Saturday at Wilson County Fair
The Wilson County Fair finale features dirt track auto racing on Saturday afternoon October 25 with top drivers entering. Promoter Ralph Hankinson backs purses ensuring fairness as rivals seek new records. star entrant is Wild Bob Robinson of Los Angeles, owner of the Oldsmobile No 15.
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Wilson County
Ralph A. Hankinson
United States
Bob Robinson
Los Angeles
Robinson
America
Wilson
Supreme Court rules jury trials allowed in contempt cases
Washington Oct. 20 The Supreme Court ruled that courts cannot deny jury trials in contempt cases arising from labor disputes. The decision, in two cases from Wisconsin and Kentucky, centers on actions related to contempt for injunctions issued amid impending labor strikes. Justice Sutherland wrote the opinion, affirming the constitutional right to jury trials in these contempt prosecutions.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Feders Court
Lday
Sam Meeelson
Wisconsin
Kentucky
S. C. Sandefur
Sutherland
League of Nations plans world control of raw materials
New York Oct 20 The League of Nations seeks to guarantee security against war by moving toward an international management of world industry and commerce. European social economists push for an international allotment authority to distribute raw materials, arguing nations should share resources as world residents. They contend raw materials belong to the world and should be allocated by a central authority rather than by individual nations. The plan faces US and British resistance, who control most world materials and rely on armament for defense against such dictates.
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New York
League of Nations
League
Belgium
Italy
Europe
United States
British Empire
Widow data report sparks concern in Side
In Side, authorities released figures showing 1,758,303 widows amid ongoing demographic concerns. Officials stress the need for social support programs and accurate census tracking to address potential policy gaps.
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