No Disturbance As Cannon Mills reopen with guard
Kannapolis workers return to Cannon Mills on August 17 after militia guards arrived the day before. The reopenings at Cannon and Locke mills were peaceful with no disorder or jeers. Labor leaders Barrett and Wallace remarked they would comment after talks with officials and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Kannapolis
iWnston-Salem
Concord Mills
Locke Mills
James F. Barrett
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Morrison
Edgar Wallace
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Wallace
Kincaid Weeps as Indictment Read in Burke County Case
In Morganton on August 17, Sidney A. Kincaid Burke county commissioner faced an indictment for the alleged killing of his wife. About seventy five witnesses attended as mental condition testimony was planned. Defense attorneys Erwin and Erwin and prosecutors Huffman Stainhour and Mull led the proceedings. The defendant showed visible distress as the indictment was read and during a later intermission chat with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morganton
Sidney A. Kincaid
Burke County
Erwin
Huffman
Stainhour
Mull
Funeral Held for Thomas Hodgin at Hickory Grove
The funeral for 17 year old Thomas Hodgin who died after being struck by a train near Plymouth last Wednesday was held at Hickory Grove Church at 2:30 PM led by Rev. A L Lucas. Elmer Small, who also died in the accident, accompanied Hodgin’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hodgin
Plymouth
Hickory Grove Church
A. L. Lucas
East End Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
Elmer Small
May call troops to protect Negro in Virginia case
Richmond Va August 17 two companies of the Richmond Blues battalion including the machine gun section of Company D were held ready to march to Lawrenceville to guard Will Elmore charged with complicity in the killing of Tingnal Elmore merchant and postmaster at Tobacco Va a change of venue was granted by Judge West in Brunswick county court and the prisoner will be tried in Hastings court north of Richmond tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond Blues
Lawrenceville
Will Elmore
Tingnal Elmore
Tobacco
West
Brunswick County Court
Hastings Court
Canada Cashing In On U S Thirsts
Detroit August raids by Michigan state police aimed at halting cross border beer and liquor traffic along the Detroit river resulted in 11 arrests and seizures of contraband liquor. One operation recovered 2,600 tanks of Canadian beer and ale and home brew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Detroit River
Windsor
Turn Against Father Who Slew Priest Sparks Trial
Mrs. Pedro Gussman, an 18 year old bride, denounces her father Rev Edwin R Stephenson as he awaits trial for the murder of Catholic priest Rev James E Coyle in Birmingham Alabama. She fled his control after joining the Catholic church and wed a Catholic, while prosecutors plan to use her testimony against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Pedro Gussman
Edwin R. Stephenson
James E. Coyle
Stephenson
Coyle
Gussman
Rev. Coyle
Rev
Mrs. Gussman
Mr. Gussman
Posse Pursues Negro Slayer in South Carolina Swamp
A hundred men including officers and civilians chased a black suspect who shot and killed H. Frank Brown of the Columbia police near Blythewood in Richland County. An eyewitness described the encounter as Brown confronted the prowler in a suburb just after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
H. Frank Brown
Columbia Police Force
Blythewood
Richland County
Lodge Seeks Broad Disarmament Support At Conference
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts said in the senate he would push for a general reduction of armaments at the disarmament conference. He spoke after Senator Harrison of Mississippi proposed a $200,000 expense item to keep all sessions open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Lodge
Harrison
Mississippi
Democrats plan united opposition to tax revision bill
Washington Aug 17 The House took up the tax revision bill under a rule for a final vote late Saturday with two days of general debate and five minute amendments. Democrats caucused to craft a united opposition resolution urging votes against the Republican measure while weighing general vs specific revenue sources. Representative Kitchin urged unity despite illness, keeping the party division unresolved as adjournment approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Kitchin
Scotland Neck
N. C
Campaign Launched to Banish Mosquitoes Citywide
City authorities mobilize police and street forces to clean back yards and breeding sites. Ten days or more are set to rid the city of mosquitoes as complaints spread from all districts. Investigations have not yet identified the breeding places of the disease carriers.
Easier Credits and Better Freight Rates Debated
Richmond leaders at the Southern Retail Merchants' association morning session urged more liberal credit for merchants and farmers and lower freight rates to stimulate improved business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Southern Retail Merchants’ Association
Negro given six months for manslaughter in Florida
Miami Florida August 17 six months in jail was ordered by Judge Tom Norfleet in county criminal court for Solomon Milton an American negro convicted of manslaughter in the death of Percy Strong a Bahaman negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Tom Norfleet
Solomon Milton
Percy Strong
Alabama jury convicts Clyde Thomas in murder case
Centerville Alabama August 17 a jury found Clyde Thomas a black man guilty of murder in under four hours and sentenced him to death. If carried out he will be hanged September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Ala
Clyde Thomas
North Carolina salesman killed in Tennessee crash
IRWIN Tenn Aug 17 R F Williams a North Carolina salesman was killed instantly yesterday when an embankment over which he was riding in an automobile gave way Williams suffered a broken back and died at the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin, Tenn
R. F. Williams
North Carolina
Williams
Arrest of Italian May Lead to Evidence of Seventy Detroit Killings
Detroit police pursue a clue from the New York arrest of Bartolow Fontaine a former Detroit barber who tied to an Italian gang and the murder of eight Italians in Detroit. Officials hope to identify more victims from discrepancies in names related to about seventy killings recorded since 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
New York
Bartolow Fontaine
Fontaine
Boy Scout Week Designated in High Point
Next week is named Boy Scout Week in High Point with a series of community service designations including Cit Bealutiful Week Courtesy Week Health Week Industrial Recreation Week and Music Week. The plan focuses on training new scoutmasters improving methods of experienced leaders and informing the public about scouting. Evenings will hold parades and drills to showcase local scout activities with special demonstrations scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Community — Service
General Union Backs Mr Barrett for State Labor Role
Delegates from 13 locals at the High Point Central Labor Union extraordinary session pledged unanimous support for James F. Harrett as president of the State Federation of Labor. Barrett was elected after Major W. Moody of Raleigh stepped down, with unions statewide already passing resolutions backing the new leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Harrett
State Federation of Labor
High Point Central Labor Union
Barrett
State Federation
Major W. Moody
Raleigh
Organized Labor
Barsett
Market Bullish On Early Trading In Cotton
In New York on August 17 a rain outlook buoyed cotton trading. Liverpool reported quiet activity while futures opened steady. active months moved slightly, with December around 18.38 to 18.47 and spot houses selling a little cotton at the start. Futures prices listed for October December January March May.
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New York
Liverpool
Harding to Speak at William and Mary and Yorktown
President Harding promised to deliver an address at William and Mary college in Williamsburg on October 19 and, on the same day, likely attend a centennial celebration at Yorktown, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and Mary Washington
Harding
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Ku Klux Klan Initiation Draws Chicago Crowd
More than 2,000 Chicagoans joined the Ku Klux Klan in an initiation ceremony held six miles south of Lake Zurich. An estimated 12,000 people traveled by car through a rainstorm to witness the event as William J. Simmons, imperial wizard, oversaw the oaths and flag salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Order
De Valera Rejects British Dominion Offer
Dublin reports quote Eamon de Valera stating the Daily Kariena will not accept British terms for dominion status. He says there is doubt about the attitude toward proposals and vows Ireland cannot accept the terms. Public Irish Republican Parliament sessions are adjourned with private meetings to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Eamon de Val Era
Kariena
Reland
de Valeria
Dollar Day plans spark High Point shopping surge
Merchants in High Point rapidly arrange a Saturday Dollar Day with many firms joining the event. Stores offer attractive merchandise at low prices to clear shelves for fall stocks, mirroring a state and regional tradition that draws shoppers from miles away seeking bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
South
Kiwanian Boy Scout Picnic Scheduled for August 26
A Kiwanian Boy Scout picnic was planned at a special meeting in The Enterprise office reception room. The event, a Kiwanian sponsored gathering, will run Friday August 26 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Camp Kiwanian with about 79 Scouts expected and their companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Office
Camp
Kiwanian
Speeding fines set at one dollar per mile in Salisbury court
A Salisbury police court ruling establishes a new speeding fine rate of 1 dollar for each mile over the limit. Judge Farr fined a defendant 12 dollars plus costs, and Judge Turr says the policy will curb speeding by charging 1 dollar per mile over the limit.
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Salisbury
Farr
Turr
Miss Blanch Veach and Odith Hill Return Home
Miss Blanch Veach and Miss Odith Hill have returned to the city after an extended visit to Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanch Veach
Odith Hill
City
Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington
City Council Debates Garage Near Church and Street Paving
The city council in regular session considered allowing garage construction near a church, then revoked the previous permission after church officials voiced objections. They also discussed extending the white way along Main and South Main streets and planned a conference with Public Service officials about funding. Residents petitioned for paving West Russell Street and Colonial Drive with the latter proposing city- financed paving and assessment to property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Morrison
Jordan Street
South Main Street
N. C. Public Service Company
North Main Street
Cherry and
Main Streets
Public Service
West Russell Street
Carolina and Yadkin River
Cox Street
Colonial Drive
New Department of Commerce May Be Created in State
North Carolina may create a commissioner of commerce to divorce the banking department from the state corporation commission. The move would empower the commission to regulate utilities and push for better freight rates. Gov Morrison supporters plan to push the proposal in a special session this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Commerce
Raleigh
North Carolina
Morrison
Banking
State Corporation Commission
Frys
Department of State
Corporation Commission
Corporation Commissioners
Corporatiok Commission
Commission
Wovernor
Railroads
Durham Tobacco Companies
State Board of Equalization
State Board
North Carolina Farmers Alliance
Farmers Alliance
Alliance
Hillsboro
Horner Military School
Farmers Union
Wake County Commissioners
Raleigh Township
People’s Credit Company
Secretary of State
Rocky Mount
J. A. Rosenbloom
Janie Green
Fishermen Display Large Catch Of Fish In Badin Pond
H B Bradner O R York and D W Elliot told an Enterprise rep at noon of a 72 pound live carp catch at Badin North Carolina. The report notes carp and many fish in Badin pond with one carp seen swimming in a sink in the composing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Bradner
R. York
D. W. Elliot
Badin Pond
Badin
N. C
Negro held for Salisbury robbery
Salisbury, Aug. 17 Henry Hunt, a Negro, was arrested the same night on a charge of entering the meat market of W A Brown. He is alleged to have stolen several dollars in change from the cash drawer. Will Allred nabbed him near the scene.
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Salisbury
Henry Hunt
W. A. Brown
Will Allred
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Alabama
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General Union
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DE Valera
Lear
Dail Eireann
Ireland
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Terest
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