Pardon Granted to Cecil Hefner in Burke County Case
Governor Morrison pardoned Cecil Hefner today in Raleigh for a 1920 Burke County slaving case alongside Dock Hefner and Lone Young. Petitions from Solicitor Huffman and Judge Shaw cited new evidence that strengthened claims of innocence, prompting a full pardon if Hefner was not involved or guilty.
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Raleigh
Morrison
Cecil Hefner
Dock Hefner
Lone Young
Burke County Superior Court
Glenn Lippar
Huffman
Shaw
Hefner
Carl to Become Citizen of Hungary
Former Emperor Charles told his suite at Steinamanger he would not leave Hungary. If unable to remain king he would settle in the country as a private citizen. Earlier reports said he was ill and doctors visited to assess his condition.
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Budapest
Associated Press
Charles
Steinamanger
Hungary
Steinmanger
Soviets Allow Foreign Factory Ownership In Russia
Moscow announces measures to permit foreign owners of manufactories in Russia to exploit their properties under a regime similar to that for mines. The wireless message from the Soviet government service this day outlines the policy shift.
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Paris
Associated Press
Russia
Moscow
Brother of King killed in Battle
London dispatch says Prince Andreas of Greece, brother of King Constantine, died of wounds from a fight near Brusa. Turkish announcement also reports General Vlachapoulos, commander of the Greek attack on the Brusa front, killed in battle.
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London
Andreas
Greece
Constantine
Brusa
Constantinople
Evening News
Vlachapoulos
Lewis to Meet Nebraskan for Heavyweight Title
New York April 4 Ed Strangier Lewis heavyweight wrestling champion will defend his title tonight against John Petsek of Nebraska. Lewis said he will retire if defeated by Petsek.
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Lewis
Killefer to move Swatter Pitcher to Outfield
Los Angeles manager Wade Killefer is impressed by the swatting of Art Reinhart sent by the St. Louis Cardinals and plans to shift the pitcher into a utility outfield role.
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Los Angeles
Wade Killefer
Art Reinhart
St. Louis Cardinals
City Seeks Primary and CIP Election April and May 1921
The City Council of High Point calls a primary election for mayor and four wards and a municipal election in May 1921. Registrars for each ward are named, and polling places are set at Back of Home Banking Co, City Hall, Bellevue Hotel, Southside Fire Station, and Ellington's store. Registration opens March 28 and closes March 2921.
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J. W. Hedrick
EF. Kk. Ingram
City of
High Point
General Assembly
North Carolina
C. A. Smith
J. L. Sechrest
T. W. Stoner
David Yow
W. W. Ellington
C. L. Gray
D. 8
Gurley
A. A. Holton
A. R. Hammer
Z. M. Silman
Frank Brown
J. S. Fulton
D. T. Andrews
J. M. Hayworth
City Council Notice on 1921 Registration Hours
March 12, 1921 notice states registrars must keep books open for registration from 7 a.m. to sunset on listed Saturdays in April 1921 except Sundays. Voters entitled to registration to appear at their precinct polling places on April 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 7 a.m. until sunset. Primary and municipal elections run under state town or city election rules. By City Manager R. J. Pickett.
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R. J. Pickett
Proclamation for High Point City Clean-Up Campaign
A 1921 notice announces a thorough city clean-up campaign in High Point starting today. Citizens must have trash out when the city wagon calls, with no second pickup. J D Koonce leads the effort urging cooperation to make the community clean healthy thrifty safe and beautiful.
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United States
High Point
J. D. Koonce
KR. Ly
High Point Seeks Bidders for $175000 Funding Bonds
City of High Point invites sealed proposals by April 15 for the purchase of $175,000 funding bonds issued in $1,000 denominations dated April 15 1921. Bonds carry 6 percent interest semi annually with serial maturities 1924 through 1936 and can convert to fully registered form.
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City OF
High Point
Nrc
United States of America
Hanover National Bank
New York City
N. Y
Ed. L. Ragan
North Carolina
Messrs. Reed, Dougherty and Hoyt
New Yorkcity
Candidates for City Council First Ward Ballot
Dr Gehavys on announces candidacy for First Ward councilman urging voter support. C S Grayson and W Herndon declare candidacy for First Ward councilman promising to work for High Point’s best interests and fair treatment of all interests.
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DR. Gehavyson
C. S. Grayson
W. RE. Herndon
High Point
Pol. Adv
McParland Withdraws From Council Bid
I W McParland resigns from his council run citing fear he cannot commit required time. He states the decision is made early in the process to avoid inconvenience.
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I. W. McRparland
Caldwell Announces City Council Candidacy in High Point
L W McFarland political ad announces Caldwell's bid for First Ward council seat in High Point. He states intention to run in the primary and, if elected, to govern in the interest of the people and city.
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AL Ss. Caldwell
High Point
Taldwell
Russell and Davis Seek City Council Seats in Local Election
Political advertisements announce N E Russell as candidate for High Point third ward councilman subject to the primary and May elections. W A Davis also seeks second ward councilman on April 19 and May 3 promising to push for progressive government and serve the city without discrimination.
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N. BE. Russell
High Point
N. E. Russell
W. A. Davis
Pol. Adv
A. Davis
Candidacy Announcement for Fourth Ward Councilman
A candidate for the Fourth Ward seat in High Point announces his bid for council, pledging to serve the city honestly with no fear or favor. He solicits Fourth Ward voters and promises a clean administration if elected.
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Fourth Ward
City
High Point
Co. L. Amos
High Point Mayoral Hopeful Calls for Square Deal
A candidate for mayor addresses voters urging conscientious effort and worthwhile service for the city. The platform emphasizes a firm determination to provide every citizen with a square deal and requests voter support for the ensuing term.
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MO. W. Hedrick
High Point
Mayoral Candidate Walter Royal Seeks High Point Office
Walter Royal announces his candidacy for mayor of High Point subject to the April 19 1921 primary. He pledges honest faithful performance of duties if elected.
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Walter Royal
City of
High Point
H A Moffitt Announces Candidacy for City Council
H A Moffitt declares candidacy for second ward city councilman. He previously served ten years in the post and pledges unselfish service if elected, thanking supporters for their backing.
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H. A. Moffitt
High Point
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Loflin’s
Steele
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Cedar Post
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Studebaker
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King Street
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Ford
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Washington, D .C
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J. R. Watkins Co
Winona
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Main Street
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Eureka Mig. Company
East St. Louis
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West Broad St
High Point, N. C
J. Elwood Cox
W. A. J. Idol
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Thomasville
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