Witness ID sought in Mer Rouge kidnapping case
Investigators report an eye witness can identify several members of the masked mob that abducted five Mer Rouge residents last August. Governor Parker orders public hearings to begin January 5. A farmer on the Met Rouge Bastrop highway witnessed the seizure and said he recognized some abductors when they removed their masks to drink water. The farmer’s current whereabouts are undisclosed pending needed testimony.
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Bastrop
Mer Rouge
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Secret Service
Parker
Met Rouge-Bastrop
McCoin Father Denies Student Absence From Johns Hopkins
In Monroe Louisiana E M McCoin father of the former Met Rouge mayor says his son is enrolled at Johns Hopkins University despite officials in Baltimore claiming he is not registered and his mail is being returned. He denies reports that the son fled Europe or is in hiding and says the elder McCoin would not return to the area unless needed to testify.
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Monroe
John Hopkins University of Baltimore
E. M. McCoin
Met Rouge
McCain
Europe
Woman Finds Lost Train Money At Southern Depot
A young woman boarding a Southern depot train discovered her handbag empty, losing about 75 to 80 dollars. Officer A J Morris found the money on the depot floor wrapped in paper and returned it to her before she caught the train. The officer did not learn the damsel’s name.
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Southern Depot
A. J. Morris
Morris
Sherrod Attends Funeral of H L Watson in Raleigh
A. Sherrod traveled to Raleigh this morning to attend the funeral of H. L. Watson who died yesterday. The service was held this afternoon at 3 30. Watson was the father of W L Jackson, son in law of Mr. Sherrod.
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A. Sherrod
Raleigh
H. L. Watson
W. L. Jackson
Mr. Sherrod
Farriss Improves After Heart Attack at Roland Park
The condition of J. J. Farriss, who has been seriously ill at his home in Roland Park after a heart attack about 10 days ago, is very much better, and he expects to be up by tomorrow according to a report from his home this afternoon.
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J. J. Farriss
Roland Park
Mr. Farriss
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederate Veterans of
Prosbyterian Ant
Confederate Veterans of the
Hte
U. D.C
Liquor Raid Sparks Capture and Escape at Walnut Street Store
Police found 11 12 gallons of whisky hidden in a concealed basement beneath BE T Terrel’s Walnut street store. Terrel was arrested but escaped after a patrolman allowed him to fetch his coat. he fled from officers and remains at large for charges of possession for sale and receiving whisky within 15 days.
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Walnut Street
BE T. Terrel
Terrel
Enterprise
Woods
Outlaw Carl Talley Captured Near South Boston
Carl Talley the outlaw linked to the May 1921 Greensboro police officer murder was captured near South Boston Virginia after a cousin shot him during a drunken brawl. He was wounded but not seriously and taken to a Scottsboro hospital for treatment. Talley reportedly admitted his identity to Greensboro reporters. his wife was said to be in Spray.
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Carl Talley
W. Thos. McCuiston
Greensboro
South
Boston
High Point
Talley
Tommy Robertson
Lewis Edwards
Lewis
Robertson
McCniston
Scottsboro Hospital
Wetborn
Birth of Percival Smith Hill II in New York City
Mr and Mrs George Washington Hill welcome a son at 570 Park Avenue New York City on December 17 1822 The child will be christened Percival Smith Hill II after his grandfather Percival Hill who is president of the American Tobacco company The father George W Hill serves as vice president of the company
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George Washington Hill
Park Avenue
New York City
Percival Smith Hill
Percival $8. Hill
American Tobacco Company
George W. Hill
Birth Announcement for Milton Silver Family Daughter
A daughter was born on Christmas morning to Mr and Mrs Milton Silver at 705 South Main Street. The family announces the new arrival and joy at the holiday birth.
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Milton Silver
South Main Street
Wages War on Peddlers of Hard Liquor Slaying Shocks City
ST E BENVILLE Ohio December 26 A prohibition officer Charles Dixie Blinn was found dead in an alley the result of a raid on liquor vendors Police say Blinn was last seen at Lulu Lyles Webster alley and with Miss Lyle before bullets were fired The murder is under investigation with a theory of a planned kidnapping and dumping near Mareh alley as officers pursue liquor rings and the big illegal liquor operation in the area
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Stebenville
Ohio
Charles
Dixie) Blinn
Prohibition
Dry Squad
Jefferson County
Blinn
Lulu Lyle
Webster Alley
Charlies Walker
South 9Th Street
Walkers
Miss. Lyle
Blvins
Mareh Alley
Prohibition crackdown to target speakeasies in Steubenville
Steubenville officers plan a major campaign against liquor dealers and private parlor parties after the stay of Clarke Livin’s squad. City police and Jefferson county officials expect wholesale arrests and a tighter Volstead lid, while investigators contend officer Blinn was killed elsewhere on a fading excursion and his body hidden in an alley.
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Steubenville
Dee
Jefferson County
Clarke Livin
Blinn
Brian
First Baptist Cantata Praised by Local Choirs
The First Baptist church choir presented the cantata Salvation of Israel Sunday afternoon at 4 30 assisted by singers from other churches. The Bethlehem Christmas story was told through song with a radiant star duet by Dan W. Smith and J Gurney Briggs and a quartet featuring Mrs H I Coffield Mrs Gurney Briggs Dan Smith and Gurney Briggs performing Silent Night.
Rotarians Bring Christmas Gifts to Orphans in High Point
Members of the High Point Rotary Club visited the Methodist Protestant orphanage on Sunday afternoon and gave the parentless children a range of Christmas presents. The children opened their packages in a shared room as Rotarians watched, sharing in the joy of giving during the festive season.
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High Point Club
Rotarians
Carrick To Attend AAS Meeting In Boston
Dr. D. B. Carrick left for Boston to present a scientific paper before the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The annual meeting opens Wednesday at Harvard University. He plans to return in a few days to spend January with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Carrick, on North Main Street.
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D. B. Carrick
Boston
Mass
American Asociation For the Advancement of Science
Harvard University
Pen Sketch of High Point Business Leader Charles E Hayworth
High Point businessman Charles E Hayworth, longtime resident and noted pen sketch subject, built a career from farm beginnings to chairing and directing several firms. He organized Hayworth Roll and Panel Co in 1905, reorganized Alma Furniture Co after purchasing it in 1920, helped found Carolina Veneer Co, and serves as secretary and director at multiple firms and banks. He holds positions in Masonic lodge Oasis Shrine Elks and Kiwanis, and participates in the chamber of commerce.
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Charles E. Hayworth
High Point
Furniture Cit
Mr. Hayworth
Abbott's Creek Church
Davidson County
Hayworth Roll & Panel Co
Alma Furniture Co
Carolina Veneer Co
Heyworth
Commercial National Bank
Hayworth
Masonic Lodge
Oasis Shrine
The
Elk’s Club
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Tocal Kiwanis Club
Eight Die in New York From Poisoned Christmas Liquor
Eight deaths were attributed to poisonous liquor during Christmas in New York. Police report six bootleg deaths and two women among the victims, with a Brooklyn seller arrested in one case. Autopsies planned as authorities note a notably dry holiday.
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New York
Brooklyn
E E. C. Yellowley
West Side Court
Two Killings and a Fire Mark Wake County Holiday
In Wake County two killings and a Christmas night house fire marked a holiday crime spree. Manchester Depman an eight year old boy died after a shooting at his father’s shop. Joe Stephenson is jailed for murder. In Caraleigh village John McAnnnally killed Jos Upchurch after a dice dispute and faces murder charges. A Cary township farmer James Perry reported his home burned. no arrests reported.
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Raleigh
Manchester Depman
Joe Stephenson
Wake County
Carraleigh Village
John McAnnasky
Jos Upchurch
McAonnally
James Perry
Cary Township
High Point Man Struck by Auto in Greensboro
Pip Harris of High Point was hit by a car early Sunday in Greensboro while crossing a street. He was taken to St. Leo's hospital with a severe mouth cut and neck bruises, not believed to be seriously hurt. he is about 26 years old.
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Pip Harris
High Point
Greensboro
Harris
St. Leo’s Hospital
Bergdoll sighting reported in Seattle cafe
A police search for deserter Bergdoll, escaped in 1920, widens after L Seaver Hamilton reports a man in his cafe who resembled Bergdoll. The former U S Army soldier was said to have been on a German vessel bound for the Pacific coast.
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Seattle
Wash
Bergdoll
U. S. Army
Pacific Coast
L. Seaver Hamilton
Borah Proposal Draws Senate Change Requests at G U P
Dr J W McAnally a physician narrowly escaped serious injury when his car was struck by Southern passenger train No 36 at the Main street crossing Saturday night. He attempted to cross the tracks but steered left, car damaged and dragged several feet. A crowd gathered as Christmas shoppers watched the incident unfold.
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Lotal Piysician
Southern
Résports
Dr. McAnally
Senator Borah seeks annual disarmament talks plan
Senate Republicans debate changes to Senator Borah's amendment for an annual economic and disarmament conference. The proposal, tied to the navy appropriation bill, faces opposition from many Republicans and some Democrats. Critics warn Europe's debt cancellation aim contradicts American interests.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Harding
Hughes
Henster Lodge
Massachusetts
Curtis
Kansas
Smoot
Utah
Watson
Indiana
Eurcope
America
Auto Wreck Hurts Two Men Near Mechanicsville
Two men were injured, neither seriously, when an automobile turned over on the old Lexington road between Mechanicsville and the Methodist Protestant Children's home on Sunday afternoon. The car, damaged, was brought to White Way Motor. Driver lost control after steering gear broke. three men were in the car. The driver suffered bruises and facial cuts. another passenger had a painful nose injury. The accident occurred about 4:20 near a concrete bridge, about a mile from Mechanicsville.
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Lexington
Mechanicsville
White Way Motor Company
Hand bag found and arrest made in larceny case
A white man, unnamed by police, has been arrested in connection with the larceny of a travelling bag from W. M. Marr. The bag was lost from an automobile near the passenger station. Police expect more arrests after the suspect pawned a watch from the bag at a pawn shop.
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W. M. Marr
Marr
Jennings Omitted From Public Service Directors List
The name of J H Jennings long associated with the North Carolina Public Service was left out of a company directory ad in The Enterprise. Management said the omission was an error and Jennings had served 18 years as superintendent in High Point.
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J. H. Jennings
North Carolina
Public. Service Company
Enterprise
Public Service Company
Jennings
High Point
Meanest Man Burglarizes Salvation Army Home
Greensboro report of a Christmas night burglary where a man stole $200 cash and two watches from the Salvation Army home. Police say the suspect remains at large.
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Greensboro
Salvation Army
30 ARRESTS MADE DURING HOLIDAYS
Holidays police activity yielded 39 arrests over Christmas Eve and Day for minor offenses such as disorderly conduct drunkenness and fireworks. One notable arrest involved Converse Tibbs for operating an automobile while intoxicated as a fire emergency ensued on North Main Street and the fire company responded to a blaze.
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Converse Tibbs
Resto
Mweharaa
Fie
Converse
North Side
Vany
Ford “Uke
North Main
English inventor perfects lethal trap for stray pests
London reports an English inventor has perfected a trap that kills pests by luring them into a brass bowl where they drop and die. The device aims to control vermin with a hidden mechanism and is described as a novel pest solution.
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London
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Furniture City
Harry Palmer
New York World
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G. U.P Senate
J. W. McAnally
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