Rudolph Valentino's Death Shocks Fans, Aug. 23, 1926

Valentino Dead from Operation. . . Original “Sheik” of the Movies Dies as Result of Complications Following Operation

New York, Aug. 23 (AP)—Rudolph Valentino, original “sheik” of the movies, died today.

Death occurred at 12:10 o’clock Eastern daylight time, at the Polyclinic Hospital.

The screen star had been in the hospital for eight days, and although he at first was reported in a critical condition, improvement had been shown during the latter part of last week, and it was thought he was safely on the road to recovery. Last night, however, he suffered a relapse due to pleurisy which set in in his left chest due to weakness following a double operation for acute appendicitis and gasric ulcers, and accompanying local peritonitis.

Valentino came East several weeks ago to attend the Broadway Premier of his latest picture, and to bid farewell to his brother who was returning to his home in Italy after a visit. He collapsed in his apartment her a week ago Sunday afternoon and was removed to the hospital where an immediate operation was decided upon. Local peritonitis set in shortly after the operation, and doctors announced that only his rugged constitution could save him from the dread condition becoming general, a condition which usually results in death. They said the crisis would be passed in 48 to 72 hours.

Valentino rallied and Wednesday was reported definitely out of danger, barring further complications. The physicians ceased the regular issuances of bulletins regarding his condition. The statement that he had developed pleurisy followed the terse report of a relapse.

Thousands of messages of sympathy from personal friends of the actor and “fan” admirers flooded the hospital throughout his illness. Numerous persons sought to gain entrance to his suite to wish him good luck in his fight, but even the best friends were barred by the special guard set at the door. Aside from S. George Ullman, his manager, who accompanied him to the hospital, no one but the doctors and nurses were admitted to the sick room until last night when Joseph Schenck, head of the United Artists Film Company, was admitted for a brief farewell visit.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Aug. 23, 1926.

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Did County Home Inmate Deserve Beating by Keeper of Home? Aug. 23, 1926

Another Official of Stanly County Now in Limelight. . . Woman Says She Was Severely Beaten by J. C. Bruleyson, Keeper of the County Home. . . Burleyson Ready to Face Charge. . . Says He Wants Full Investigation to be Made of the Charges Lodged by the Woman

Albemarle, Aug. 23 (AP)—From her cell in the Stanly county jail, Mrs. Fannie McIntyre today told newspaper men that she had been severely beaten by J. C. Burleyson, keeper of the Stanly county home, of which she was an inmate until last Tuesday when she departed.

The woman, about 35 years of age, was arrested here upon orders of Burleyson.

Reports are to the effect that the incident has been reported to Mrs. Kate Burr Johnson, head of the department of public welfare, and that an investigation is probable.

Z. Z. Moss, county welfare officer, in discussing the case, said that he had investigated and found that Burleson had whipped three inmates “but that he had reason for doing so.”

Burleyson told reporters that he wished the matter delved into freely. “I don’t want the job unless I have a right to protect those old people from such characters as the McInture woman.”

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Aug. 23, 1926.

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Defaulting Cashier, Robber, Murderer Sentenced to Jail, Aug. 23, 1926

Defaulting Cashier Sentenced to Pen. . . C. G. Morgan of Connolly Springs Sentenced to 12 to 18 Months Terms

Morganton, Aug. 21—Penitentiary sentences were passed by Judge Harwood in the closing hours of the August term of Burke county Superior Court, which has just been concluded.

C. G. Morgan, defaulting cashier in the Connelly Springs bank failure, was given a sentence of not less than 12 nor more than 18 months.

Other Cases

Otis Towery, convicted n the charge of larceny of goods from a Connelly Springs store, was given a similar sentence, and Bow Franklin, found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of his son-in-law, Charlie Smith, at Jonah Ridge, was sentenced to not less than four years in the state prison.

Franklin has taken an appeal to the Supreme court and is out on bond.

Morgan and Towery will be taken to Raleigh tomorrow to begin their sentences, it was stated at the jail this afternoon.

From page 4 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Aug. 23, 1926.

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Fred Moore Killed, Newman James Walks 10 Miles to Get Help, Aug. 23, 1926

Car Drops 100 Feet and One Man Dead. . . Fred Moore of Canton Killed at Walnut Gap. . . W.O. Murr and Newman James Hurt

Marshall, Aug. 21—Fred Moore of Canton was killed and W. O. Murr and Newman James of the same place were injured early this morning when the automobile they occupied left the highway at Walnut Gass and plunged 100 feet to the bottom of the cliff, about 10 miles from here.

Murr was seriously but not dangerously hurt, while James was only slightly injured. The latter walked 10 miles to Marshall to summon aid as no cars were passing due to the early hour of the day.

The party was en route to Tennessee for a weekend trip and had left Canton about 4 o’clock in the morning. Moore was 25 years old and leaves a wife, two children, his father, Homer Moore, and other relatives.

From page 4 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Aug. 23, 1926.

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Ben Sharpe: "More Liquor Than at Any Time During Last Three Years," Aug. 23, 1926

Sharpe Has Nothing More to Say

Charlotte, Aug. 23 (AP)—Ben C Sharpe, federal prohibition administrator for the eighth district, comprised of Georgia and the Carolinas, left for his summer home at Glendale, N.C. today following a conference with office members here.

Mr. Sharpe would make no statement prior to departure relative to the outbreak in Washington a week following the administrator’s statement declaring the eighth district has “more liquor than at any time during the last three years.”

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Aug. 23, 1926.

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Correspondence Led to Marriage of Miss Bertha Craver and Charles Clemmons, Aug. 21, 1926

Correspondence Leads to Another Marriage. . . Miss Bertha Craver and Charles Clemmons Married at Boonville

By International News Service

Elkin, Aug. 21—A correspondence which began about a year ago and an exchange of photos later, culminated in the wedding last week at the home of the bride’s parents, at Booneville, of Miss Bertha Craver and Charles Clemmons of Reno, Nevada.

Miss Craven and Clemmons met for the first time when the latter arrived in the little town the day preceding the marriage, but each fulfilled the expectations of the other and all plans previously decided upon were carried out on schedule time.

The correspondence which later developed into a romance came about in an unexpected way. The name of Miss Craver, postmistress of Booneville for the past three years, caught the attention of Postmaster Craver in Reno, Nevada, who wrote her for the purpose of tracing a chance relationship.

He passed the information to his friend Clemmons, an exchange of letters followed with the wedding last week as a climax.

The bridegroom, who more recently has been engaged in the railroad business I California, has become so favorably impressed with North Carolina that it is probable that he will engage in business here and become a citizen of Booneville.

The marriage was a quiet home affair, the ceremony being spoken in the presence of only a few friends by the bride’s pastor, Rev. T. S. Crutchfield.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Aug. 23, 1926.

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State Waterworks Men Meet in Wilmington Aug. 23-25, 1926

Waterworks Men Meet at Wilmington Wilmington, Aug. 23 (AP)—More than 100 delegates were in attendance today at the opening of the sixth annual meeting of the North Carolina section of the American Waterworks Association which is holding a three-day convention here.

The opening session was begun shortly before the noon hour, the address of welcome having been delivered by Major Walter H. Blair, the response was by J. O. Craig of Salisbury, president of the organization.

An address prepared by Governor McLean was to be read by one of the delegates, the Executive having found it impossible to attend.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Aug. 23, 1926.

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