Drought recedes as High Point notes scroll of history
In a bustling August 5 1925 page the High Point Enterprise surveys local events and opinions. It highlights Raleigh storms and Will Rogers remarks while praising North Carolina progress via furniture mills textile plants and peach shipments worth two million dollars. It calls for improved mail service between High Point and Asheboro and urges widening Commerce Street and East Washington to accommodate growth.
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High Point
Asheboro
Commerce Street
East Washington
Main
Wrenn
City urged to fix Oakwood cemetery walks and driveways
A reader urges the city to improve the paths and entrances at Oakwood Cemetery. They note last winter's impassable roads and argue a small expenditure now will place the cemetery in excellent condition for the living and the deceased.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Greensboro Judge Collins Named Railroad Director
Judge David H. Collins of Greensboro municipal court is named a director of the North Carolina railroad. The Greensboro Daily News lauds his impartial rulings and Democratic loyalty, while The Enterprise endorses the praise and welcomes his appointment. The piece discusses evolution debates and the role of education and religion in society, noting attempts to apply controversial theories to students.
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North Carolina Railroad
David H. Collins
Greensboro
Collins
McLean
Gate City
Greensboro Daily News
North Carolina
Daily News
Dave Collins
Judge Shaw and the University
The Greensboro Record reports Judge Thomas J. Shaw’s remarks on evolution and theories attacking the Bible at UNC. It notes he later said he meant universities, not university, and argues the core issue is a rising view among youths that attack the Bible while seeking modernist labels. The piece defends compatibility of science and religion and warns of agitation surrounding evolution.
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Shaw
Judge Shaw
University of North Carolina
Greensboro Record
Thomas J. Shaw
Tenn governor backs state effort in Scopes case appeal
Governor Austin Peay of Tennessee said the state will hire counsel and fight every ground on appeal in the Scopes evolution case. He warned the Dayton trial could spur broader inquiry into evolution, defended Tennessee sovereignty, and urged adherence to biblical teaching against agnosticism.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Austin Peay
Tennessee
Tenneessees
Scopes
Dayton
Peavy
Strike of Miners Looms Over Anthracite Industry
A labor committee declared it fully qualified and mandated to represent the anthracite industry as a whole. The rising coal market was cited to argue that operators maintain a non-conciliatory stance, forcing higher costs on consumers. The miners rejected arbitration, noting past costs of about 60 million dollars in wages over two years as proof of the dangers of arbitration.
Miners Demand Wage Rise and Union Recognition
Mr. Lewis submits that the miners wish to cancel the parley due to operators opposing a wage increase and reject arbitration. They seek a 10 percent wage rise for contract miners and $1 more for all day workers, union recognition with check off, a two year contract, and other benefits. A 20 day suspension two years ago was settled by arbitration. miners previously won a 10 percent increase.
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Lewis
Cinderella Adopted Daughter of E A Browning
Mary Spas, an Astoria native from Prague roots, was adopted by millionaire E A Browning after a lengthy selection. Browning plans to make her happy and introduce her to society, with future camp at Crystal Lake Vermont. Marilyn Gloria remains with Browning’s ex wife.
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Crystal Lake
Vermont
Mary
Marie and
John Spas
Astoria
S. I
Prague
Bohemia
Spas
Mr. Browning
Mar+jorie Gloria
Negro Dies After Grasping Charged Pipe in Bakery
A bakery porter named Hatwood died after grabbing a charged pipe left unguarded above an oven. The cause of the shock is unclear and no word reached his family before noon. His body is held at a local undertaking establishment awaiting burial instructions from relatives.
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Hatwood
Moderate to Heavy Rains Freshen NC and Virginia
Drouth-parched central and eastern North Carolina and southern Virginia counties including Pittsylvania have seen moderate to heavy rains since yesterday. Raleigh recorded 2.57 inches by noon, the heaviest since spring, with showers reaching as far west as Charlotte at .88 inches and continued rain directions improving the outlook tonight.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Virginia
Pittsylvania
Danville
United States Weather Bureau
L. A. Denson
Byrd is Nominated Governor of Virginia
Richmond Virginia August 5 Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester farmer and newspaper man has been nominated by the democrats of Virginia for governor. Incomplete primary returns show Byrd leading G Walter Mapp of Accomac by about thirty to forty thousand. Byrd at 38 will be among the youngest governors. Attorney General Saunders renominated by large margin over Marvin Smithey. State treasurer race with John M Purcell leading Archer Williams by a small margin. Other incumbents renominated.
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Richmond
Harry Flood Byrd
Winchester
Democrats
Virginia
Byrd
G. Walter Mapp
Accomac
Saunders
Marvin Smithey
John M. Purcell
Archer Williams
Auto accident leaves boy harmed in Wilson
In Wilson on August 4 a Ford touring car driven by Flisha Lamm struck the four year old son of George Telendis, a Greek, at about 6:20 pm. Both right wheels passed over the child, who was taken to a local hospital. Lamm was arrested and bonded for appearance to face a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Wilson
Flisha Lamm
George Telendis
Lamm
Oldest Pennsylvania house now home to former Tar Heel
In Upland near Chester, the 1683 Caleb Pusey house once hosting William Penn is occupied by Mrs Annie Jordan of Enfield North Carolina, 93, who says she plans to live to a hundred. She is mother of eleven, widowed, with a sparse life aside from one moving picture.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Upland
Chester
Caleb Pusey
William Penn
Annie Jordan
Enfield
N. C
Penn
Chester River
Sweden
America
Pusey
North Carolina
Dog Believed Mad Killed Here Today
A dog suspected of rabies was shot and killed early this afternoon after biting two other dogs. Onlookers noted signs of rabies and residents planned to kill two more dogs. Last week a Mechanicsville dog bit people who received Pasteur treatment. Local residents are urged to keep dogs tied and comply with the dog restraint law.
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Oak Hill
Raleigh
Mechanicsville
Deny Peace Terms Reported With Abd El Krim
Paris officials rejected an Paris published account alleging peace terms offered to Abd El Krim by France and Spain. The terms reportedly granted Riff autonomy and Moroccan sultanate authority, with borders for the Riff state. Officials deem the frontier details imaginary and view the document as Riffian propaganda to stir agitation and complicate Moroccan settlement.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Abd-El-Krim
France
Spain
Morocco
Judge Waddill Takes Temporary Jurisdiction in Eastern NC
Federal Judge Edmund S. Waddill of Richmond has assumed temporary jurisdiction over the US court for the eastern district of North Carolina. The transfer was reported by H A W Ford, deputy clerk in Wilmington, pending official orders.
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Wilmington
United States Court For
Eastern District of North Carolina
Edmund S. Waddill
Richmond
Fourth District
H. A W. Ford
Death ruled as self-inflicted in Miss Stallman case
In Mattoon Illinois detectives deem death by own action as the most reasonable explanation for Miss Cora Stallman a 48 year old former Cincinnati teacher found dead in a cistern on her sister’s farm. No inquiry will be held no organ tests for poison due to funds and relatives paid for notes hinting at a motive. Investigators and family members cite temporary mental derangement and a diary with coded harsh references to Tom and failed vows.
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Mattoon
Cora Stallman
Cincinnati
Miss Stallman
Fletcher
Thomas Seaman
Seaman
Tom
First Duke 1940 freshman registers at Duke University
The first member of Duke University’s 1940 freshman class, James A. Thomas Jr., age two, of White Plains New York, has been registered. His father James A. Thomas Sr. is a New York banker with ties to Trinity college. The parents anticipate rapid growth in applications and plan for son to enter around September 1940. Thomas is nephew of former Secretary of State Robert Lansing. Duke officials await the youngest ever applicant’s maturity.
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R. P. Harriss
Durham
Duke University
James A. Thomas, Jr
White Plains
N. Y
Ameria
James A. Thomas
New York
Trinity College
Southgate Memorial Hall
Trinity
Far East
India
China
East
Duke Universiy
James
Duke
Robert Lansing
Final Rites Over Body of Hubbard Brown
Final rites for Hubbard Brown Jordan were held yesterday at 4 p.m. at the residence with Rev. H. O. Miller officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers named: Charles Hauser, Cecile Dailey, H. D. Stout, John Minewir, Lee Clodfelter, and R. A. Foust.
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Hubbard Brown Jordan
H. O. Miller
Oakwood Cemetery
Charles Hauser
Cecile Dailey
H. D. Stout
John Minewir
Lee Clodfelter
R. A. Foust
Reunion of Confederate Veterans at Newton Thursday
The Confederate veterans reunion for Catawba county will be held in Newton on Thursday. The program includes a parade, an address by Senator Overman, entertainment such as a high dive, a Newton Lincolnton baseball game, fireworks, a dance and music. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated cars and trucks in the parade.
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Newton
Confederate Veterans
Catawba County
Lee
Overman
Lincolnton
Miss Jennie Bones Returns From Savannah Visit
Miss Jennie Bones returns to the city after visiting friends in Savannah Georgia and Miami Florida.
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Jennie Bones
Savannah
Miami, Fla
Whitener to go on trial for double police murder
John Whitener, called Negro, faces trial in Guilford superior court on murder charges in the killings of Police Officers Reeves and Claywell during a gambling raid at Whitener’s home on June 9. He confessed to investigators and papers. the judge will appoint counsel, and many from High Point are expected to attend the Greensboro proceedings tomorrow.
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John Whitener
Cc. J. Reeves
Fred G. Claywell
Guilford Superior Court
Whitener
Claywell
Reeves
Clyde Hoover
High Point
Greensboro
North Carolina Labor Federation Plans Winston-Salem Convention
The North Carolina Federation of Labor sets its annual meeting in Winston-Salem at the Robert E. Lee Hotel ballroom. Mayor Thomas Barker will give the welcome, with speakers including William Green and Frank Morrison among others from AFL and various unions. An auto tour of the city and a watermelon feast at Mineral Springs school follow Tuesday’s sessions.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Robert E. Lee Hotel
Thomas Mbarker
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Jerome Jones
Atlanta
Stone
Farmers’ Union
Greensboro
Chamber of Commerce
Mineral Springs School
Greever declines Lenoir-Rhyne presidency offer
Dr W H Greever of Columbia South Carolina has declined the offer to become president of Lenoir-Rhyne College at Hickory. Dr C E Reitzel, a trustee and committee member, says plans must restart and a meeting will be held soon to choose a new president for the college.
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W. H. Greever
Columbia
S. C
Lenoir- Rhyne College
Hickory
C. E. Reitzel
Reitzel
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Rain Falls Four Inches in High Point Area
Four inches of rain soaked High Point over the past 24 hours according to unofficial readings. Most rainfall occurred last night and this morning with the afternoon clearing. Forecasters predict more rain later in the week.
Local Court Session Delayed By Greensboro Trials
No court was held this morning before Judge McRae as superior court sat in Greensboro and local officers attended trials there. The Thursday session will hear all cases that were due today.
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McRae
Greensboro
Reelected Kight at Knights of Columbus convention
In Duluth Minnesota James A Flaherty of Philadelphia supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus was reelected to his ninth two year term at the 43rd annual supreme convention today, with Edward Haggerty presiding Green eh Cann publisher listed among attendees.
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Kight
Juniors 10 Hold State Convention in Winston-Salem
Local Junior Order United American Mechanics prepare for the state council meeting August 18 in Winston-Salem. A visitors welcome includes a 30 piece band from Tiffin Ohio. Committees for automobiles badges transportation decoration reception and general arrangements were appointed at last night’s meeting. The Tiffin band arrives Monday August 17 at 5 PM for the welcome.
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Winston-Salem
United American Mechanic
State Council
Tiffin, O
Ohio
Charles Ader
O. L. Pullman
L. W. Beck
Archie Elledge
D. C. Butner
T. W. Hartley
Paul Shutt
W. H. Lanier
H.S. Thompson
EB. M. Willard
L. C. McKavehn
George M. Step Lonnie W. Beck
J.O. Blanton
R. C. Williams
L. ¢C. McKaugh
John Shutt
C. W. Snyder
George M. Estep
C. P. Burchett
L. C. McKaughn
W. H. Panier
J. P. Crouch
Tiffin
True Bills Returned to By the Grand Jury
The Guilford Superior court grand jury at Greensboro returned true bills charging Luther Hall with murder and arson in connection with the recent burning of a dwelling. The murdered officers named are Policemen Fred G. Claywell and C. J. Reeves of High Point. Whitener’s case is set for trial tomorrow.
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Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
John Whitener
Luther Hull
Fred G. Claywell
C. J. Reeves
High Point
Luther Hall
Whitener
Funeral of Nerius Kersey Held at Mitchells Grove
Funeral services for Nerius Kersey of Hayworth road a farmer who took his own life were held at Mitchells Grove church this afternoon at 3. Rev J L Jones officiated and burial followed in the nearby cemetery. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended. four sons and five daughters survive.
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Nerius Kersey
Hayworth Road
Mitchell’s Grove Church
J. L. Jones
Kersey
Man Charged With Attack in Chatham Raleigh
Aug 5 report from the state prison states Fannie Burke of Chatham county has been lodged in the pen itentiary by order of Judge W A Devin on a capital charge against a white girl in that county. Burke about 25, was jailed late Monday after being brought by the Chatham sheriff amid high public sentiment over the crime.
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Chatham
Raleigh
Fannie Burke
Chatham County
W. A. Devin
Burke
Two Nine Power Treaties Relating to China Effective
Formal ratifications exchanged at the state department announced the two nine power treaties concerning China are now in effect following the Washington arms conference. The move formalizes commitments among the signatory nations and marks a milestone in post conference diplomacy.
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Washington
China
State Department
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Cinderella
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