Two Multimillionaires Vie For Presidency In 1924
A Chicago dispatch outlines a Democratic and Republican clash between Henry Ford and James Couzens as the leading personalities in the 1924 campaign. It describes Ford as a reformer favoring public utility ownership and Couzens as a self-made former Detroit mayor with a fortune, personality driving voter support beyond policy. The piece notes each man’s background, contrasts temperaments, and speculates voters may back the candidate whose persona resonates, potentially upending traditional issues.
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Washington
Henry Fort
Repulcans
Janes Couzens
Word
Anayor
Detroit
Couzens
Ford
Cousens
Ard
Bord
Brakken
Greanfield
Michk
United Areiah
Wall Street
Bank
Teun
Tie
Jaugens
Sarp
Chatham
Ont
Detra.t
Iie
Arrests in larceny case tied to traveling bag theft
Police revealed Ray Campbell and Herman McCarter were arrested in connection with the larceny of a traveling bag taken from a car near North Main Street last week. A third arrest is expected before the police court session tomorrow as the case is prepared for trial. A watch inside the bag was reportedly sold by an unknown suspect.
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Alion
W.om. Marr
Ray Campbell
Herman McCarter
Woerning
Oan
Marr
North Main Street
Township Jury List Announced For January Term Sessions
High Point township jurors announced for January 8 to 27 criminal term and January 29 civil week. Juries for weeks of January 8 15 22 named plus civil session jurors for week of January 29. Civil and criminal terms set with listed jurors from local townships. Also reports possible loss at sea of Tudor Star steamship bound Seattle to Glasgow aboard Nine Star line.
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High Point Township
Superior Court
Sseputy
Tray
Jurgsmen
R. CG. Goltrane
T. A. Shelton
J. N. Millikan
CG. A. Kirkman
Tost
New York
Savoy
Tudor Star
Seattle
Glasgow
Nine Star Line
Union Cold Storage Company
Crisis passes as Reid avoids death in California
Wallace Reid’s doctors say the film star is out of danger after a physical breakdown linked to drug and alcohol use. Recovery will be slow. six weeks to rise and two months or more before returning to work at Paramount. Family and fans sent flowers and gifts while he remains in sanitarium.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Claus
Wallace Reid
Reid
Star J
Paramount Studies
Jel
Bergdoll Rumors Fly On Pacific Coast Escape
Reports from San Francisco say Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, fugitive draft evader, may have slipped back to the United States via a Pacific coast port after fleeing to Oberbech Germany. Officials decline comment while authorities monitor possible disguises and German route connections.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Hel Phitedeldpha Cyrath
Oberbech
Germany
United States
Europe
39 Families Aid Christmas With City Help
The empty stocking committee distributed 39 food baskets to needy families on Christmas Eve, along with fuel and clothing where needed. Civitan members and Salvation Army volunteers provided toys, gifts, and candy for over a hundred children, fostering festive cheer.
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Hanes
Civitan Etuab
Salvation Army
Iolite Bandit Returns Jewels
Minneapolis, Minn. December 27. A polite bandit robbed A. Sainsheres Jewelry Store last October of about 700 dollars worth of gems and apologized to the proprietor claiming the money was needed for a new venture. A package containing some jewels arrived at Chief Prank Sen temple’s desk from Pittsburgh with a note asking return to Mr. Sains. The explanation from Abe Sains proved the bandit’s claim was false and the jeweler praised the suspect as honest.
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Minneapolis
Minn
A. Sains Heres
Satis
HPL Opethrra Alltis
Lomeke Pood
Pittsburgh
Mfr
Abe
Wilson fund of a billion raised to celebrate success
Dee, 27, reports workers for the 1,000,000 Woodrean Wilson Councilion endeavour plan a meeting tonight in the hotel Bildmore room used since two years to mark the fundraising milestone. Trustees include Roosevelt, William Atten White, Samuel Goin Ers, and Henry Morgenthau. A Thursday birthday delegation will announce completion.
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Dee
Woodrean Wilson
Cotton Exports Hit Record Level for November
Washington December 27. The Commerce Department reports November exports of cotton and liberal goods rose to 8,357 bales valued at 109,387,719 dollars. October cotton exports stood at 798,664 bales valued at 94,23,760 dollars.
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Washington
America
Department of Commerce
Veterans Attend Annual Dinner in Presbyterian Hut
Sixteen Confederate veterans gathered at the First Presbyterian hut for the annual Christmas dinner hosted by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Col. A. H. Boyden of Salisbury praised NC troops and discussed a forthcoming Confederate war history. Senators, mayors, and club leaders lauded the veterans as gifts were exchanged after the meal.
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Sables
First Presbyterian
United Daughters of the Confederacy
High Point
A. H. Boyden
Salisbury
North Carolina
Boyden
South
Solonel Boyden
Ku Kinx
Coronel
Iowan County
Tie
O. Te. Mendenhall
Joan W. Wredrick
H. Z. Hiatt
Rotary Club
J. B. Kirkman
Kiwanis Club
H. N. Bowne
Civitan Club
War Fraud Jury Finishes Work In Washington
The District of Columbia grand jury, which has reviewed DOJ charges of irregularities in war time contracts, has completed its work and is expected to report before week’s end. The panel focused on evidence about the building of army cantonments.
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Washington
High Point Doctor Grayson Earns City Council Seat
Dr Charlies S Grayson a local physician and council member in High Point plans to influence city planning zoning and a proposed incinerator while remaining active in civic groups. He trained at Johns Hopkins Harvard Northwestern and George Washington universities and sits on local bank boards and stockholders in other firms.
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Charlies S.grayson
Lheelky Cowuneil
High Point
Lond
Grayson
Cornelman
Tle
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
George Washington University
Johns Tropiting Hospital
New York Post-Graduate Hospital
New York
Harvard University
Northwestern University
Chicago
Lee
Tate
Wachovia Bank & Vist Ga
Sid
Oiher
Tie
Shiner
An Bk
Dre Chamber of Commerce
The
Commercial Club
Winston Man Killed by Plane at Aviation Field
William Mieler, about 40, fatally injured when struck by a propeller as a plane landed on Lexington road aviation field south of the city. Shoulder broken and leg severed above the knee. He died an hour later after being rushed to hospital. Pilot Shelly Charles had been flying the machine for weeks. The accident occurred as crowds watched flights near Sunesite Avenue Southside.
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Winston AD Igae Oer Ui
William Mielelier
Odie
Tan Aire
Lexington Road
Lis
Jem
Shelly Charles
Mulcher
Ifea
Sunenesite Avenue
Southside
Opposition grows to Borah naval budget amendment
In a formal conference, a bloc of Republican senators opposed Sen. Borah's amendment to the naval appropriation bill. They argued the proposal would compel President Harding to call an international economic and disarmament conference. They planned to challenge the amendment on its merits and, if needed, seek modifications to limit the conference and prevent entanglement in European affairs.
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Washiington
Europe
Former Mayor Is Held For Murder
Baltimore Md December 27 A writ of habeas corpus for Dr B M McCain former mayor of Mer Rouge arrest ed here on a murder charge was obtained today The hearing was adjourned to January 1 after a governor Parker telegram requested ten days hold and extradition papers to be forwarded McKain was arraigned before Justice Stanleigh in central relief court and later taken to the States Attorney Leach office for the habeas corpus proceeding
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Baltimore
B. M. McCain
Mer Rouge
James 2. Gorter
McKain
Stanleigh
Central Relicf Court
Tice
Parker
Dr. McWoin
McKoin
States
Leach
Carmen Judge Gorter
Boarding house fire in Gaston claims two lives
Fire at the Underwood boarding house in Bessemer City near Gastonia destroys several buildings. Two men, John D.O. Hough and Mack Hopper, were burned to death. a woman is missing and others injured. Loss estimated not more than $20,000. origin under investigation.
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Bessemer City
Gastonia
Underwood
Here
John DO. Hough
Mack Hopper
Woldings
Hough
Vet Dow
Gaimbrit
Woman Fatally Shot by Accident Near Greensboro
Mrs. Curlee Brady, wife of ML of Revolution, died at Wesley Lang Hospital after a pistol misfire in her Greensboro home. The accident occurred as her husband, returning from a vacant lot, discharged the revolver while cleaning it. Brady was seated nearby. the bullet struck her left abdomen. Despite surgical care, she died after about three hours.
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Greensboro
Curlee Brady
ML. Ee
Revolution
Wesley Lang Hospitabe
Brady
Bradys
Class to Hold Initial Reunion
Friday night the first reunion of the High Point high school class of 1422 will be held at the residence of Miss Claran Worth on East Green street extension. A transportation committee will provide cars for members with no way to reach the Worth home and asks those without means to meet a few minutes before 8 at Miss Lucile Berbeek’s 206 East Green street residence.
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High Point High School
Claran Worth
East Green Street
Worth
Worth Home
Lucile Berbeek
Prayer Service Called Off at First Presbyterian Church
Announcement by Reverend Charles P. Coble says tonight's regimental weekly prayer service is canceled due to sickness in the community and absence of church members. The church urges no gathering tonight at First Presbyterian.
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First Presbyterian Church
Charles P.oble
Coble
Tesuif
Mr Wilson Hosts Wesley Memorial Class at Sheraton
The Wesley Memorial Methodist Sunday school class taught by George S Wilson will be entertained by Mr Wilson at a dinner tonight. The class has 44 boys and is noted as one of the city’s most active Sunday groups, promising a pleasant evening.
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George S
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