Norwood trial under way in Salisbury for banking law charge
J. D. Norwood former chairman of the defunct People's National Bank faced a United States district court trial in Salisbury North Carolina on charges of defrauding the bank by abstracting three promissory notes for 5000 dollars each. The case is one of several related indictments involving violations of the national banking laws with witnesses called and arguments over consolidation.
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Edwin C. Gory
R. Aiken
J. T. B. Shaw
R. M.ay
J. H. Smith
Greens
W. S. Floyd
W. A. Walker
W. R. Andrews
Guilfordty
R. A. Phillips
H. T. Jon
Forsyth County
Ralphers
Alamance County
M. Davis
Montgomery County
Gilliam
Rank Linney
United States
Clydé Y
Norwood
Nrwood
J. K. Dough
M. L. Jackson
Watkins
K. Doughton
M. L. Jackx
J. D. Nor
J. Kighton
Ther W. Jones
Lb. H. Dixon
Smoot
G. L. Welch
W. F.ee
Doughton
R. L. Doughton
J. K
United States Loses Case on Treasury Note Claims
Washington December 14 AP The United States court dismissed its effort to reveal American holders of all treasury notes and satisfy claims from funds of the government seized by the property custodian.
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Ashington
United States
Treasury
Satisfyiog
Favorable Nye Support Moves Through Senate Committee
A favorable report on Senator Gerald P. Nye from North Dakota was adopted by the SenatePrivileges and Elections Committee, advancing Nye toward possible confirmation or continued service.
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Shington
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Senate
General Harry L. Rogers Dies in Philadelphia
Major General Harry L. Rogers retired quartermaster general in the American expeditionary forces died in his Philadelphia apartment after long illness. Born in Washington, D. C., he served with Funston in Mexico in 1914 and with Pershing in 1916. He had filed charges against General Hart earlier.
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Philadelphia
Harry L. Rogers
Pershing
American Expeditionary Forces
Rogers
War Department
William H. Hart
Army
Washington, D. C
Funston
Mexico
Form New Cabinet in Germany Under Locarno Accord
Berlin December 14 AP Dr M Koch leader of the German democratic party accepts task of forming a coalition cabinet. He aims to carry out policies and obligations of the Locarno security agreement as desired by President Von Hindenburg.
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Berlin
Dr. M. Koch
German Democratic Party
von Hindenburg
Railroad Project Wins ICC Permission for Florida Line
The Atlantic Coast Line received immediate I C C authorization to begin building 41 miles of new railroad in Florida, enabling rapid construction under federal approval.
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Washington
Atlantic Coast Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
Florida
Arrest Made in Connection With Local Robbery Ring
A third arrest was made as police continue to probe a series of robberies across High Point Greensborough Winston-Salem and Danville. Charlie Rothrock was captured after a brief chase and is alleged to have stolen a pistol in Gibsonville. Recovered items include an overcoat for D M Cody a suit for Bilter Poley and two medical bags belonging to Dr White.
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High Point
Greens- Winston-Salem
Danville
Charlie Roth
H. D. Stout
Charlie Rothrock
Gibsonville
Roperty
Winston-Salem
D. M. Cody
Bilter Poley
Winston- Salem
Dr White
France Faces Panic as Franc Plummets and Public Trust Erodes
Paris reports a worsening financial crisis with sharp franc declines fueling fears of a broader panic. Observers warn the political system loses credibility while Parliament remains slow to act, as Loucheur’s revenue bill faces likely changes or withdrawal.
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France
Parliament
Union
Loucheur
M. Loucheur
Finace Committee
Finance Committee
Local stores to stay open at night for Christmas season
Beginning tonight and continuing through the Christmas period merchants in High Point will keep stores open until 9 o'clock. Richard Reitzel, secretary of the High Point Merchants' Association, announced that almost all city merchants agreed to remain open in the evenings to give local people a chance to buy Christmas gifts.
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Merchants of
High Point
Richard Reitzel
Sanders in Trouble After Pride Murder Trial
F. H. Sanders, once the star defense witness in the Pride murder trial, is jailed and faces charges of crank and disorderly conduct assault and indecent exposure when the city recorder's court convenes at 7 30 tonight. He was arrested in Brookford late last night and brought to Hickory.
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Sanders
Hickory
F. H. Sanders
City Recorder’s Court
Brookford
Discovery Claim Sparks Debate On Ancient Jewish Colony
A Tucson report describes Latin and Hebrew inscriptions on lead crosses found near a lime kiln. Dr. C. J. Sarle says Roman Jews may have landed in America about 775 A D and formed a 100 year kingdom, amid skepticism from archeologists and debate over authenticity. University figures weigh in on the age of the relics and inscriptions.
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Tucson
Ariz
America
C. J. Sarle
University of Arizona
Sarle
Southwest
Byron Cummings
Sa.d
Frank Fowler
University
Theodorus
Thieves Threaten Local Scout Camp
The Boy Scout camp at the Old Hickory club faces repeated break ins and thefts. The Scout executive committee plans new protections including a permanent keeper at the camp to guard equipment and secure the site. A meeting is set for Tuesday at 5 15 at Scout Headquarters to discuss actions.
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Old Hickory Club
Scout
New Peace Effort Reported From Geneva
Spain has begun arbitration treaty negotiations with France England Switzerland and Portugal. The move mirrors Locarno era pacts between France Belgium and Germany signaling a broader European peace initiative.
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Geneva
Spain
France
England
Switzerland
Portugal
Locarno
Belgium
Germany
Dixie Killings Past Week In Dixie Traffic
Atlanta December 14 AP The Associated Press survey shows last week’s traffic in Dixie killed 38 people and injured 266 across eleven southern states though Kentucky data were unavailable. North Carolina and Florida led deaths with seven each. Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana and Arkansas had two. Georgia reported the most injuries with about fifty. Asheville recorded nine serious injuries on December 13, with five not expected to live.
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Dixie
Associated Press Today
Kentucky
North Carolina
Florida
Virginia
South Carolina
Louisiana
Arkansas
Georgia
Asheville
Society Woman Tries To Walk 44 Miles For Wager
Miss Eleanor Sears Boston society leader and athlete attempted a 44 mile walk from Providence to Boston to win a wager set at 15 hours. She left Providence at midnight and reached Walpole, Mass in six hours, continuing toward Beacon Street.
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Eleanor Sears
Boston Society
Providence
Providence R. L
Beacon Street
Walpole
Mass
Miss Sears
Paris
Howard Sturges
Sturgis
Mgr
Howard Sturgis
Riggler Wailer
Albert Cinckley
New York
Durlincame Oml del Monte
Calif
Des Gays
Duke gives $750000 to Kittrell College for Negroes
Henderson North Carolina December 14 The Kittrell College for Negroes six miles from Henderson received a 750000 gift from Benjamin N Duke tobacco manufacturer of Durham and New York City It brings his total to 950000 in six months to enlarge the campus and build new buildings Plans call for hundreds of adjoining acres and a stronger endowment of 150000 for the A M E church affiliated college The gift follows prior support from the Duke family for the institution.
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Southland
Kittrell College
Duke
Washington Duke
B. N. Duke
College of the
A. M. E. Church of the United States
Provisions of tax bill face debate and votes in House
Washington tax bill stalls for amendments as lawmakers weigh sweeping rate cuts. Normal tax brackets cut from 2 to 1 percent on 4000, 4 to 3 percent on next 4000, 6 to 5 percent on the rest. Surtax rates may fall from 40 to 20 percent for high incomes, despite opposition. Davis resigns as railroads director general to Coolidge after winding up office.
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Washington
James C. Davis
Coolidge
Greece Ordered to Pay Reparations to Bulgaria
The League of Nations council ruled that Greece violated Bulgarian frontier and must pay thirty million leva in reparations, rejecting Greece's claim of justification. The decision also called for two Swedish officers to arbitrate future Greece Bulgaria border disputes.
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Switz
Greece
League of Nations Council
Austen Chamberlain
Great Britain
M. Hymans
Belgium
Viscount Ishii
Japan
Bulgaria
Italy
Sir Austen
Mrs. Kluttz Buried At Granite Quarry
Funeral services for Mrs. Francis Elizabeth Kluttz were held at her Sun day residence and at Granite Quarry Lutheran church. Rev. F L Conrad led the service with Rev. Mr. Ritchie assisting. Pallbearers included David Cauble P J Dishner J A Sloupe B L Ketchie R F Ritchie and D L Staley. A large attendance honored the deceased and floral tributes were carried by listed nieces and friends.
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Francis Elizabeth Kluttz
Wise Street
Granite Quarry
Lutheran Church
F. L. Conrad
Ritchie
David Cauble
P. J. Dishner
J. A. Sloupe
B. L. Ketchie
R. F. Ritchie
D. L. Staley
Nannie Roberson
Katherine Gibson
Lelia Kinsey
Minnie Meadows
Edner Gross
Jane Sallenstein
Lola Fallenstein
Alma Bishop
Ruth Kliuttz
Elsie Coe
North Carolina Bond Sale Tests State Financing Strength
North Carolina moves to sell a 20.125 million bond issue as officials and bond dealers gauge the state’s debt position and the governor’s leadership. Traders expect a solid sale though some pessimism persists, with Treasurer Lacy and other officials signaling cautious optimism amid historic debt and prior short-term borrowing. The report notes the ongoing case involving Raleigh police officer Jesse H. Wyatt with manslaughter charges pending in Durham.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
McLean
General Assembly
Lacy
New York
Jesse H. Wyatt
Durham
Half Elkton Out of Work After Big Fire
Elkton Virginia small town hovers in unemployment as the Swiftrun Tannery of Continental Leather Corporation burns. Estimates put the loss near one million dollars with most buildings destroyed by fire started by an overheated motor. Adjusters and company officers from Philadelphia arrived to inspect ruins and decide on rebuilding or relocation.
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Elkton
Swiftrun
Continental Leather Corporation
Philadelphia
High Point Enterprise Relief Fund Seeks One Thousand
The Enterprise reports two recent contributions bring the High Point relief fund to 428.06 toward a 1,000 goal for the Neediest Cases. Readers are urged to donate before Christmas, with funds to be given to authorities for proper distribution. Readable details list supporters including Mr. and Mrs. Pickete Montgomery and C. B. Sullivan.
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Enterprise
High Point
Pickete Montgomery
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