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2 CENTS PER COP/—$5. YEAR LEAK.SVILLE NOKIH CAROLINA 'FRIDAY, JANUARY, 19, 1923 VOLUME 1XL. NO. 4. 1 1 TALLEY CASE NOW BEING TRIED IN GUILFORD COURT Lewis Edwards of trio swears himself or Talley did not Fire fatal shot CASE W1LLEND SOMETIME TODAY (From Daiy News) Lewis Edwards garbed in prison gray, who was convicted at a pre rious term of Guilford county Supe rior court and who was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary was the star witness for the state. Edwards testified neither lie nor Talley, did the shooting which snuff ed out the life of - the Greensboro police officer. He did not, however, make tf(e statement that Tommy Robertson, the dead man, and driv er of the whiskey car, fired the fat al shot. The prisoner told of the chase os the Battleground road and testi fied that while he and Robertson were fixing the punctured tire of the whiskey car, Talley said /‘Hur ry up and get that fixed.” On that statement and the fact that Ed wards testified to Talley’s firing shots at the officers while making his escape, the state expects to Con vict Carl Talley of being an access ory after the killing. The state showed evidence that may convict Talley of the murder. In this chain was woven the fact that two men were on the front seat of the automobile; that at the time of the shooting Edwards was on the back seat and Talley was holding down the front seat with Tommy Robertson that Talley had a pistol o f the same kind as that alleged to have been the property of Robertson, which was afterwards seized on the person of Edwards after the latter was captured; that the fatal shot was fired from the left hand front side curtain “od. thfc automobile; that there were two pistols in the trio and . that both weapons were of the .88 caliber type. Testimony of Dr. William M. Jon es, Sheriff D. B. Stafford, former Police Officer D. B. Oakes and John Morton, negro, was almost identical to that given by them during the trial of Edwards, Dr. Jones testi fied as to the extracting of the bul let from the body of Policeman McCuiston and to the carving of his initials on the bullet for the purpose of identification. Sheriff Stafford told of finding the dead body of Mc Cuisiton on East Washington street of the chase in the pursuit of the li quor car and its occupants and of the capture of Edwards . in the woods off the Battleground road, of the escape of Talley. Former Policeman Oaks told of being summoned to East Washing ton street on the report that there was a liquor car there, of his hear detail in telling of the pursdil letter the trio, and the killing of Robert son. Morton told of driving • track down East Washington street, of seeing two men on the front seat of the liquor car and of hearing the shot from the revolver as well as seeing Policeman McCuiston fall to the ground. Considerable time was taken up in the direct examination of Lewis Edwards. He stated that the car had about 100 gallons of liquor ift it and that he and Robertson were employed by Talley. He stated that the trio came to the suburbs of the city May 4. 19?1, and were dic ing liquor which he remarked, be longed to Carl Tolley, Edwards tes tified that there was but one pistol in the jiarty when the i&l left Leoksville and that it 4 Continued five fbttr ing the shot that killed Policeman McCuiston and of witnessing the of ficer falling to the ground. Mr. Oaks testified that he recognized only Tommy Robertson at the wheel but that he saw three .faces and heads close together.. He also, went into WALLACE REID FILM STAR DEAD AFTER HARD STRUGGLE His wife announced he had contracted drug forming Habit HOPED HE COULD OVERCOME HABIT (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19.—Film dom mourned the passing of Wall ace Reid motion picture star whose death yesterday ended a long bat tle for health after abiding the habit-forming drags. Death came as he lay in the arms of his wife known in the screen world as Derthy Dav enport and just after lie mumbled in a semi-delirium condition' “God please” The Elks will conduct public funeral services Saturday afternoon then the body will be cremated in accordance with Reids Wishes. The direct cause of death, accord ing to physicians at his bed3i.de was congestion of the lungs and "Kidneys induced by the pationt’s recent ner vous collapse According to Dr. G. S. Herbert, who has been attending Reid since he entered the sanitorium, the act or’s health was broken by his fight to break himself of the use of nar cotics. Reid, who was six feet tall and whose normal weight was 185 ^onnds, had loat 60 pounds during the past several weeks. LABORERS WAGES IN .JAPAN INCREASE {By Associated Frees: TOKIO, Jan. 18.—The result of investigations made by the Tokio Chamber of Commerce indicates an upward tendency of general labor er's wages during October. Of 50 different classes of labor, eight drop pedTin wages, and 4,0 rose, whije the. rest, numbering iR» respMd.prac tically unchanged, the increase in October on the general average am ounting to half a sen. Among those whose wages drop ped in October were weavers, gla»s makers, brick layers, shoe makers and tailors. The wages of those en gaged ^n canning, cement making, spinning, and black smithing appre dated, while unchanged were the j wages of those connected with mat ch making, brewery, confection, lumber and general fancy goods. / _______________ CAPTAIN CATHEY DIES AT AGE OF 100 YEARS (By Associated ms) RALEIGH, ■ Jan. 19.—Captain George Cathey, 100 years.old last November, who taught school in the mountains of Nor* Carolina and Georgia for 76 years, died yesterday of influenza at the North Carolina soldier's home here after a brief ill ness. Captain Cathey was a native of Macon county and had been an Inmate of the home since he gave up his duties as a teacher about three years ago. PROGRAM OF CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE At St. Luke's Episcopal Church Sunday. Night Topic Keep the Star of Hope shin ing. Leader Hobart Quesenbury. Song No. 44. Creed and Prayer Scripture Lesson. Reading (Sordid chapter from His tory—Inez Wooden. Story A Son of the Star Annie Simpson. %.. . Reading A beautiful chapter from hickory, Curry. Discussion on Topic By Society. Solo Open the Door for the chil dren. Facts about Near East Relief, Charles Simpson. I»ll CaR and Scripture Reading, i Poem Gods presents Alfred Sfanp ■ m ■ ' ..1 Ha > -1. . Pfcoaa your Subscription It Oasett* Iv.v^^vy. - V3£h-JLi- u C:; PULLING ACHING TOOTH BY WIRELESS Dr. Wood In The Wireless Room NEW YORK, Jan. 19.—The latest accomplishment of wireless and one that approximates miracle-work, is the pulling of a tooth across 500 miles of heaving seas. Dr. A. E. Wood* surgeon of the steamship "America" of the United States Lines, is credited with performing the feat that will go down through the years as radio history. The story of the tooth-pulling by wireless be came known upon the recent arrival in port of the “America". It was late in the night and the “America,” in mid-ocean, was rhy thmically throbbing her way to the port of New York, when Dr. Wood, who had long since retired to his cabin was aroused by a pounding on the door. The surgeon arose to be greeted by Wireless Operator Black with a radiogram, one of the strang est Dr. Wood in his many years at sea had ever had received. The message was from the captain of a small freight Vessel and stated that he had been suffering for five days with a toothache and that he desired aid in having te offending molar effectively yanked. Although a surgeon and not a dentist, Dr. Wood decided that it was an emer gency in which he must not be found wanting. He would have to live up Jo the best traditions of thsea which require the giving tf prompt assistance whenever it be called for By wireless the “America’s sur ’geon called for a detailed history of the aching molar and when he had been given the desired information he decided that an immediate ex traction was necessary to give the freight captain relief. The toothachy sailorman informed Dr. Wood that his chief engineer was prepared to pull the tormenting molar with a pair of wire pliers, providing direc tions were furnished.. With all the exactness of which he ip capable, the surgeon of the “America” sent specific directions for the extraction of the molar. Back came a message from the frei ghter Stating that the directions were fully understood and that the volunteer dentist, armed with the wire pliers was about to execute the Job. (Half an hour later the following message was shot through the void to the “America”. “Tooth successfully yanked. Your generous assistance warmly appre ciated. God bless you”. And, so having participated in the making of wireless history, Dr. Wood returned to his cabin to com plete his interrupted sleep. Since the perfection of wireless, ship sur geons are being called upon more and more to give aid to small ves sels that carry no doctor. Pulling a tooth by wireless, however, is a test that had never before been attempt ed. MARION, III., .Jam 19.—All five defendants in Herrin riot trial fonnd not guilty by Jury of 12 Will imason County farmers. £»-' •*-' ■" -mm - '.- vs.*. V -V.< -.V 'i':■ . ■ FRENCH TROUBLES MULTIPLIED WHEN ORDERS REJECTED ; Railway administration re fuse to deliver coal to the French, arrests follow 1_ FRENCH DEPUTIES FIGHT IN CHAMBER i t (By Associated Press; ESSEN, Jan. 19.—President of the district railway administration refused to dispatch coal trains, re jecting French demands for ship ments. The seizure of state mines in the Ruhr by the occupation, began at two pits near Buer being occupi ed by the military and the manager arrested tor refusing to deliver coke. Troops appeared at other min es. Orders'for general strike of frei ght railway men throughout the Ruhr were received from Berlin and the French expect them to repudi ate tft^jp premise to continue to work, and obey Instructions to walk out. PARIS, Jan. 19.—Blackened eyes and swollen lips were in evidence in the Chamber of Deputies as re minders of last nights stormy sess ion which voted to suspend the par liamentary immunity of Marcul Cac.hin, Communist. The trouble started when a special commission recommended the suspension of Cachin, so he might be prosecuted for alleged activity in the Ruhr dis trict. LONDON, Jan. 19.—All German branch banks, credit institutions and tax collectors offices ,in old and newly occupied territory of the Rhineland, have been confiscated by the French authorities, says a Cen tral News dispatch from Berlin. COAL SUBSIDY IN PHILIPPINES RECOMMENDED (By Associated Press') JVLANILA Jan. 19.—.The board of directors of the National Coal Com pany in the annual report to the gov ernment which is the chief stock holder, recommends that a higher tariff on imported coal be imposed and that the additional revenue thus derived be used in paying a subsidy to companies producing coal in the Philippines and for further develop ment of coal fields in the Island of Mindanao. 'The report of the board says: ‘ We do not believe it possible for new company either government or private, to mine coal in the Philip pine with commercial success unless the industry is given a protective tariff.” The report also declares that un less the coal properties can be leas ed to private parties, the National Coal Company should cease •opera tions and liquidation proceedings be inaugurated. .Miss Nattcy Burton is able to be able to be out today, after being quite sick. "Mr. B. F. Ivie was out today after being confined to his home several days. ! OBSERVANCE OF LEE'S BIRTHDAY FIRST SINCE WORLD WAR — ■! In North Carolina Lee- Jack ■ 1 ( son daj was observed In the State , CAPTAIN CATHY, LEE FOLLOWER DIES fBy Associated Press) RICHMOND, Jan. 19.—The first observance of Lee’s birthday since the outbreak of the world war participated in by Veterans, sons cf veterans, daughters of the Confed eracy and other patriotic and civic organisations who gathered at thf Confederate home to pay tribute to the leader of the armies of the lost cause. The day Is a legal holiday throughout, banks, state, county and city offices, and educational in stitutions being closed while those connected, jointed in reverent obesr vance and nativity of the Southern leader. RALEIGH, Jan. 19.—Lee-Jackson day was observed generally thru North Carolina where it is a legal holidjhy. The day was marked by the funeral of Captain George L. Cathey, one of Lee’s followers who died yesterday, after having pass ed century mark. STATE COMMITTEE CALLED TO MEET IN RICHMOND — (By Associated Press) DANVILLE, Jan. 19.—A special ! meeting of the Virginia Democratic committee was called to meet in Richmond February 2, chairman Byrd anounced in a telegram. The committee will consider the contro versy in the twenty fourth senator ial district over the method of sel ecting q candidate for the assemb ly. The county committe wanting a convention and the city committee a primary.’- **-••• - _ UNION OF CHURCHES IS ONE STEP NEARER (Bv Associated Press) CINCINNATI, Jan. 19.—A work ing agreement making possible the reunion of the two factions of the Methodist Episcopal church, was agreed to in a joint executive sess ion here last night by the commiss ions representing the Methodis Epis copal church, and the Methodist Episcopal church south, A committee of 10 on which the two divisions are represented equally was selected from the j'oint commiss ion to agree on the principles of the agreement. This committee was to deliberate and report its findings to a joint meeting of the commiss ions scheduled for this afternoon. Mr. J. B. Hundley who runs a market on the Boulevard got word this morning that his mother, Mrs. George Hundley, Figsboro, Va., died at 5:20 this morning, Mrs Hun dley was a widow, and was about 62 years old. Burial will take place at the old family home, probably Saturday. SPAIN’S TRADE IN PHILIPPINE DISPLACES GERMAN (By Associated Frets) MANILA, Jan. 19.—Spain’s trade with the Philippine Islands came to the front during the month of Octo ber and that country now occupies fifth place among nations trading with the islands, displacing Ger many and the Netherlands, accord ing to statistics given out at the bureau of customs. The commerce of the Philippines with Spain in October 1922 amount ed to $600,000 against $570,000 for the tame period last year. Spain took a considerable amount of ci gars, leaf tobacco and hemp in ex change for wine, ^egetablys, fish products and textiles. The share of the United States of the Philippine foreign commerce during October was $10,700,000, an increase of $5,000,000 over October of last year. MARY COLLINS TELLS | STORY WHICH PUTS CRIME ON MOTHER | Mother in jail but knows noth ing of Daughters latest Statement CRIME COMMITTED DEFENSE OF HONOR <Hy .Associated Press) MORGANTON, Jan .19.—A nght meditation over her “confession” yesterday afternoon that she killed Uray Smith in defense of her honor evidentally caused Mary Collins to decide to tell the whole truth about the affair and early this morning, having sent for Solicitor Huffman, she admitted to him the first story was told in an effort to shield her mother, Mrs. Rosalie Collins, who, phe now says shot her cousin, Mrs. Collins who fe also in jail, has not been allowed to converse with her daughter, and although she knows of Mary’s taking all the blame on herself in t.’ie story she told yester day, she does not know the turn that the affair has taken and still maintains her own innocence. Mary Colins’ story today is that when her mother, brother and uncle left for Glen Alpine soon after din ner on the day of the tragedy, she and Irene Smith had started to the field to continue fodder pulling. Smith Detained Her. With “wait a few minutes,” Uray Smith had detained her while his sister went on to the field. Possibly thinking all the other members of the family were safely out of the way, after closing and latching the door, he began making improper proposals to her, she said. When she refused to accede to his wishes he tried to force her. She declares that it was then that f.he cut him, having succeeded in getting 4»old of his tortfe-Whethef attract** bjr the girt cries or possibly led back by moth er’s intuition, Mrs. Collins returned, Mary says she saw her pass the win dow and said, “there comes mama” By that time her mother was kicking on the door and Uray released her to go and unlatch the door. She ran away and did not see the kill ing. She heard the shot and when she looked back as she was nearing the field she saw her mother run ning toward the straw stack where the gun was later found. Accounting for the blood on the shirt, she says that when she cut Uray he grabbed the old shirt to staunch the flow of blood and was holding it to his throat when her mother came back. Isaiah Smith and Mrs. Colins son Guy, were examined again today by Solicitor Huffman and both de clared that Mrs. Collins did not go back after they started to Glen Al phine. Evidently the family had ag reed on a policy of silence but they did not take into account that Mary absence (she had been at Mountain Island for several months) might cause her to confess what she knew when she saw circumstantial eviden ce winding around her. The girl maintained that she had never dis cussed the tragedy with her mother, her mother. REVIEW HAS MACHINE TROUBLE Our Neighbors The Review Co., Reidsville, were forced to call on the Gazette linotype machine for their usual amount of type, while their brand new model No. 14 lin otype was temporarially disabled. It appears that in some way the machine took on an overdose of electric current due probably to de fective wiring, and was forced to lay up for repairs. The Gazette was glad to accomodate them last night, or any other time. Mr. R. D. Williams the Boulevard shoemaker has been sick for a week and as he was just getting out other members of his family were taken down with the la grippe.
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