Governor Morrison pushes Beaufort county drive for terminal plan
Governor Morrison toured Belhaven in northeast North Carolina promoting a ports and terminals program. He attacked opponents of lower freight rates, accusing furniture and other interests of deserting the fight after securing special rates. He forecast strong support in the west and east, urged tax independence for terminals, and condemned anti terminal demagoguery while praising business leaders.
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Washington
N. C
Morrison
Beaufort County
Belhaven
North Carolina
Fred N. Tate
High Point
Mr. Ryan
Greenville
Kelhaven
Congress
Labor men in New York back Davis for president
The Central Trades and Labor Council of Greater New York endorsed J. W. Davis for president. The move, announced by eastern headquarters, is described as a revolt against AFL ranks and aims to win the support of roughly seven million union workers in the city. The council also withdraws its Lafollette endorsement and urges labor to vote for Davis and Al Smith for New York governor.
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New York
J. W. Davis
Central Trades and Labor Counsel
Greater New York
American Federation of Labor
Davis
LaFollette
Ek Tt Vani Mo Roman
Flack
Ourservee
J. Wo. Oasis
al. Smith
Conservatives Win Big Margin in New Parliament
London reports show Conservatives will hold over 400 seats out of 615, a sweeping victory after a third national appeal in two years. Premier McDonald may call cabinet to decide government stance, possibly resigning and paving way for a Bald win ministry. A Zinozieff probe is cited as a motive to stay on.
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London
McDonald
Labr
England
Baldwin
Zinozieff
Aecessi Ty
New Tong War Erupts as Armistice Fails in Chinatown
In New York City Chinatown a planned fourteen day armistice collapses after a gunfight. Gee Ling, a Hip Sing Tong member, was mortally wounded while in the Dover Street On Leong stronghold area. The killer’s identity remains unknown as Ling died in a detective’s arms.
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New York
Chinatown
China
Washington
Gee Ling
Dover Street
More Awards Made for Subscribers
The Mirror offers prizes for new subscriptions and renewals. A two pound National Biscuit Fruit Cake is given for six months, and a five pound cake, a 48 pound William Tell flour bag, and a 24 pound flour bag are offered for one year or six months through local merchants Carroll Grocery Company and C. & D. Food Company and William Tell Flour display. This adds to existing prize offerings for subscribers.
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Ilere
The
Mirror
National Biscuit
Carroll Grocery Company
William Tell
G & TD. Food Company
C. & D. Food Company
Cotton futures steady as spot cotton quiet in New York
New York on October 30 reports spot cotton quiet with middling at 24.10 cents per pound. Futures hold steady with December at 23.32, January around 28.74, May 24.00, and July level not fully shown.
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New York
Port development debate stirs NC press and public opinion
Edward E. Britton, opposing port and inland waterway development, accuses Commissioner Eastman of repudiation in a Wilson Wilsonian reply. The Washington News and Observer correspondent’s article spurs publicity, drawing front page attention to North Carolina's port project and the election context.
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Edward E. Britton
Eastman
Carl Goerch
Wilson
Washington
Britton
East Gran
News and Observer
Goerch
North Carolina
Judge Kerr to Speak in Stantonsburg Tonight
Judge Kerr will discuss political issues in the current campaign at Stantonsburg tonight. Congressman John 4H Kerr is expected to deliver an interesting message to a large audience gathered to hear him.
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John
Kerr
Stantonsburg
J Oettinger Shows Marked Improvement at Baltimore
Friends in this section of the state learn that J Oettinger continues to improve after weeks of treatment in Baltimore. He is expected to return home soon as his condition strengthens.
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J. Oettinger
Mr. Oettinger
Baltimore
Higher Average Is Paid For Tobacco This Week
Tobacco sales on the Wilson market yielded 736,016 pounds at 238,227.11 dollars an average of 32.36 dollars per hundredweight. For the week 2,909,544 pounds brought 972,203.89 dollars at 33.41 dollars. Total to date 32,194,666 pounds sold for 7,967,316.48 dollars an average of 24.74 dollars.
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Wilson
Petty
Senator Simmons urges port development in North Carolina
In New Bern North Carolina on October 30 Senator Simmons addressed voters urging support for a port bill he analyzed the measure and warned that approving the plan benefits the state. His campaign stop drew a large crowd though his health limited him to a single speech.
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New Pee N. C
North Carolina
New York
Syston
Bury P.c
V.i.gh
Senator Simmons
Local Auto Race Drivers Will Race At Goldsboro
Wilson spectators prepare for a Wayne County Fair event in Goldsboro featuring J H Pike and Spedd Williams as top drivers. Local entrants are expected to compete fiercely, drawing visitors from across North Carolina for what may be the strongest Eastern Carolina race yet.
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Goldsboro
Wilson
Wayne County
Ors Wilder
J. H. Pike
Spedd
Williams
Qeixir Grounds
Carolina
Goldst
New Officers Named for Rocky Mount American Legion Post
Rocky Mount October meeting of the Cleama litt Post of the American Legion elected new officers for the coming year. Commander Norman Y. Chambeliss was chosen with Dr. B. C. Willis as vice commander and J. W. Council as adjutant. Finance officer M R Robbins chaplain Rev S and S White Rhyne service officer W O ES Pherpes were sworn in to begin duties immediately.
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Rocky Mount
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Norman Y. Chambeliss
B. C. Willis
J. W. Council
M.R. Robbins
Rev. S&s
White Rhyne
Odd Fellows to Hold Past Grand Night Friday
Enterprise Lodge No 44 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows announces Past Grand Night on Friday at 7 30 PM with conferring of Seont and report from the committee for Past Grand organization. Officers will be seated, refreshments served, and attendance urged for the first fifth Friday gathering.
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Enterprise Lodge No
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Enterprise Logy No
Bude Yenedent Order of Odd Fellows
Fis
Eastman interview dispute muted by Greensboro editor
The Greensboro Daily News relays that Commissioner Eastman did not publicly repudiate statements reported by Carl Goerch of the Wilsop Mirror. Eastman acknowledged talk but did not deny specifics, saying remarks covered general points on development ports, rail rates, and connections, with no clear public denial of Goerch’s published quotes. The piece notes Goerch’s claim that Eastman supported cheaper rail rates and potential dividends from NC line acquisitions, while Eastman offered no formal rebuttal.
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Greensboro
Eastman
Goerch
Mr. Goerch
Eastmans
Thomas speaks at Lions Club on Lee the Educator
J N Thomas field representative of Southern Newspaper Publishers Association spoke to the Lions Club last night on Lee the Educator. He contrasted Lee the military genius with his five years as Washington College president highlighting his rejection of wealth to lead the war damaged institution at a salary of 1500 dollars per year.
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Lee
Combars University
Akg
Engineering
Rawe
Equity
Journalism
Washington & Lee University
J. N. Thomas
Southern _Newspaper Publishers Association
Lions Club
Thomas
Washington College
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