Hedgecock Denies Alleged Confession in Bank Embezzlement Trial
Basil Hedgecock former High Point cashier testifies in Guilford superior court that he did not falsify bank entries and repudiates a confession statement. He recalls auditor I W Bingham dictating an innocence note blaming bank officers and says the case hinges on testimony likely to reach the jury Wednesday.
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Greensboro
Guilford Superior Court
Basil H. Hedgecock
The
Home Banking Co
High Point
Havng
M. J. Wrenn
I. W. Bingham
Bingham
Hedgecock
T. F. Wrenn
H. S. Ragan
Wrenn
C. E B. Hayworth
Mr. Hayworth
Hayworth Roll Panel Co
Hayworth
Ragan
R. C. Strudwick
George T. Penny
Coursey
Swaim
Will Switzer
Wachovia Plans Larger Capital Increase
At a stockholders meeting Wachovia Bank and Trust Company voted to raise capital stock from 3 million to 5 million dollars. The bank operates branches in Asheville High Point Salisbury and Raleigh in North Carolina.
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Winston-Salem
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Asheville
High Point
Salisbury
Raleigh
May Wage War Gr Use of Narcotics
Reports from the sanatorium where Wallace Reid, actor, is recovering after abandoning whisky and narcotics show improvement with near normal temperature and a pulse drop. Doctors cite influenza as the threat to his life and note nourishment is possible. The Methodist Preachers Association of Southern California plans to ask the city council to appoint a commission to investigate habit forming drugs in Los Angeles amid rumors linking industry figures to Reid’s plight.
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Los Angeles
Col
Wallace Reid
Reid
Methodist Preachers Association of
Southern California
Bible Class Banquet Planned at Wesley Memorial
The Peacock Bible class of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a banquet tonight at 7 in the church basement. Fred N. Tate chairs the program committee and is expected to lead an enjoyable evening for all class members.
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Peacock Bible
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred N. Tate
Seaboard Train Hits Trolley Near Charleston
A Seaboard Air Line passenger train collided with a trolley on the outskirts of Charleston, injuring ten people none seriously. Six men and four women were taken to a hospital for treatment before returning home.
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Charleston
S. C
Seaboard Air Line
Farriss Improves After Illness
J. J. Farriss, who suffered a heart attack last Sunday night, rested better tonight. His condition this morning was slightly improved, according to reports. Many friends have been anxious over his sudden illness and will be glad to hear of the improvement.
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J. J. Farriss
Mr. Farriss
Advertising Saves Oystermongers in Colchester
In London on December 1, reports say England had an unusually large oyster harvest this fall. Colchester oystermongers launched a national advertising drive that cleared their shelves in three weeks, while the public still clamored for more.
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London
England
Colchester
Prohibition Enforcement Gains Support at White House Conference
Washington December 19 administration officials say closer federal state cooperation and strict enforcement are key to solving prohibition problems. Governors at the White House meeting urged tougher penalties and prison terms, careful staffing, and public education to uphold the law.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Prohibition
Cooperatives and Legislation Loom in North Carolina
State cooperative marketing groups press for no rollback on 1921 laws as they rally around tobacco pricing and contracts. Senator Paul Jones plans to return to guard the measure, while industry leaders foresee no new independent-warehouse legislation. Governor Morrison prepares a broad budget message as Raleigh weighs the tobacco war and sectional tensions threaten rail and ship interests.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Paul Jones
Jones
Edgecolmbe
Clarence Poe
State Farmers’ Union
J. W. Bakely
Morning News and Observer
North Carolina
Morrison
State Board of Agriculture
John R. Baggett
Harnett
Tulsa
Okla
Baggett
T L FINCH DIES AT HOME HERE
Thomas Lindsay Finch a 25 year High Point resident died at his home 210 Tomlinson street about 10 o clock this morning after a four day illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 o clock at the home with Rev T J Rogers officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. He was born February 22 1853 in Randolph county and married Frances Emma Dorsett in 1877, leaving five grandchildren. He was last employed by Wrenn Columbia Furniture Company.
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Thomas Lindsay Finch
High Point
Tomlinson Street
T. J. Rogers
South Main Street
Oakwood
Finch
Randolph County
Frances Emma Dorsett
Wrenn-Columbia Furniture Company
Funeral for Mrs. J. C. Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. J. C. Davis were held at Mt. Vernon M E church with Rev. J K E Woolsey and Rev. Charles P. Coble officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Vernon cemetery with pallbearers Arthur Marsh, Lindsay Davis, Joe Strayhorn and others. Floral tributes honored by many attendees in a large gathering.
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rMs
J. C. Davis
Mt. Vernon M. E
J. KE. Woolsey
Charles P. Coble
First Presbyterian Church
Mt. Vernon Cemetery
Arthur Marsh
Charles Embler
Lindsay Davis
Joe Strayhorn
Charles Lee
George Kersey
J. N. MecRary
Helen Clark
Thelma Cummins
Maud Lee
Aliene Jones
Annie Carter Marsh
Ina Bulla
Eloise Johnson
Edna Kearns
Jessie Kearns
Lottie Bouldin
Installation of Andrew Jackson post officers
Installation of the newly elected officers of Andrew Jackson post No. 7 American Legion will be in the chamber of commerce rooms tomorrow night at o'clock. D. C. MacRae is to be commander Randall Mann vice commander Johnston chapain and W. B. Hall finance officer. The meeting promises cats smokes and music.
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Andrew Jckson
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
D. C. MacRae
Randall Mann
Johnston
Chaplin
W. B. Hall
Finnce
Aecord
Renewed clashes leave ten dead in Turin violence
In Turin on December 19 clashes between fascisti and communists escalate, killing ten people including two fascisti. Police restore order as mobs clash in the streets and nearby districts report damage.
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Turin
Associated Press
Fascisti
High Point Dentist Dr. Hamlin’s Notable Career in Dentistry
Dr Joseph Hamlin arrived in High Point in 1912 after graduating with honors from the University of Maryland dentistry program. He earned the Davis gold medal for best gold filling and later studied lower plate work in Greensboro and X ray dentistry at Harvard, becoming a leading local specialist with memberships in state and national dental associations. He also holds stock in Hamlin Bros Co of Greensboro and other ventures.
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Joseph John Hamilin
Hgh Point
Dental Department
University of Maryland
Hamlin
Ashboro
Old Liberty Normal College
Randolph County
Davis
Greensboro
Harvard University
Dro~Hammins
Guilford County
North Carolina
American Dental Associations
Commercial Club
Proposal To Fund High Point Chamber Of Commerce
At a mass meeting in High Point the chamber's future was debated as UC C Robbins proposed making it a city official body funded by a small annual tax. Fred N. Tate outlined the current debt and unpaid salaries, while Robbins argued for equitable, minimal dues from active members and a city vote. A committee was formed to present the plan to the city council.
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Chamber of Commerce
UC. C. Robbins
Chamber
High Point
Robbins
Fred N. Tate
Tate
Chamber of Commerce of
Asheville
Caroline
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Liquidation Pressure
The New York cotton market opened steady as Liverpool cables eased and news of a German loan weighed on buyers. Liquidation occurred but Liverpool spot sales were larger than in weeks, with firmer late cables and bullish southern spot advice. Futures started at December 26.00, January 25.85, March 26.18, May 26.26, July 26.15.
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New York
Liverpool
Seven Executed by Free State for Train Interference in Ireland
Dublin dispatch reports seven men including four railway workers and three laborers were executed for train wrecking in County Kildare. Captured November 13, they were tried by a military committee and hanged at 8:30 am. The executions bring the total to 19 in just over a month amid widespread railway disruption.
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Dublin
County Kildare
Free State
Republican Army
Ireland
Belfast
Dail Eireann
Rory O’connor
Liam Fellowes
Sean Hales
Reverend C V Brooks Relocates to Goldsboro Church
Reverend C V Brooks and his family leave next week to serve Walnut Street Baptist Church in Goldsboro. He spent two years at West Kind Baptist Church and heads to a new assignment facing the challenging task of building a new church with resolve and determination.
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C. V. Brooks
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Goldsboro
Brooks
RE. Elm Street
West Kind Baptist Church
Walnut Street
Bethlehem Eve Watch Service At St Marys Church
In commemoration of Christmas a watch service will be held at St Marys Episcopal Church on Christmas Eve at 11 30 p m and will last about one hour. Rev H N Bowne will lead the service with special music. The event is an annual local custom and draws returning attendees with interest.
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Bethelehem
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
H. N. Bowne
St. Mary’s
Mint Bandit Robbery Yields No Trace After Search
Denver police and federal investigators questioned 16 people after a morning gun battle in front of the United States Mint. A guard, Charles P. Linton, was fatally wounded when bandits stole $200,000 from a Federal Reserve Bank truck. No trace of the criminals was found.
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Denver
Col
Federal Reserve Bank
United States Mint
Charles P. Linton
Record Rice Crop Sees No Buyers for Osaka Sale
Has a record rice crop, 4 420 000 koku, to sell in Osaka but there are no buyers. Last year the island shipped 1 020 000 koku to Japan. This year excess comes from a record crop in Formosa and Japan, with later estimates showing Japan's crop smaller by 500 000 to 1 000 000 koku.
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Osaka
Japan
Formosa
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Harry Palmer
New York World
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