Court orders resale of Carolina & Yadkin line in High Point area
Greensboro February 1 Judge A M Stack ordered the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad for resale at public auction on February 19. Upset price set at 100000 with the line to be sold first as a whole then in sections. Road losing 200 per day to be discontinued until after sale. Split likely into High Point to Thomasville, Thomasville to Denton, and Denton to High Rock segments.
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Greensboro
Carolina & Yadkin River Railroad
High Point
High Rock
A. M. Stack
Tra
Thomasville
Denton
Winston-Salem
Carolina & Yadkin River
Judge Stack
Superior Court
L. Brooks
Reivers
High Point Women Urge Maternity Hospital Aid
Dr Burrus outlines need for a charity maternity hospital for poor women in High Point. Judge Haworth and Harold Knapp discuss juvenile court work. The Woman's Club passes a resolution to petition Raleigh to enact the mothers aid bill and Selections highlight a new book for the library. Fifty-plus members attend the fifth Wednesday luncheon at the Sheraton, with donations pledged toward the hospital.
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Raleigh
J. T. Burrus
Horace Haworth
Harold Knapp
Henry Grady Owens
Woman's Club
Sheraton Hotel
High Point
Woman’s Club
Burrus
Moffitt
Birmingham
Ala
Fred Thomas
North Carolina
United States
Owens
Charles M. Kephart
Old North State
W. G. Shipman
T. V. Rochelle
B. R. Thurman
General Assembly
High Point Leaders React to Rail Road Sale Ruling
High Point businessmen returning from Greensboro voice disappointment at Judge Stack's order to sell the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad. They fear partial sales could end the line between High Point and High Rock as a competitive route, and vow to fight for a whole sale with continued operation.
Guilford Medical Society Session Held in Greensboro
The Guilford County Medical Society meets this afternoon at 1:30 in Greensboro County Court House. Several High Point physicians, members of the society, departed for Perameebo to attend the meeting. Houston B. It of this city is rebar president.
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Guilford County Medical
Impersonator indicted over autos for rural carriers
A grand jury indicted Robert L. Van Noy of North Carolina for impersonating a member of the House of Representatives. He allegedly wrote to rural carriers in the South claiming to serve on the post offices committee and offering government autos for sale to carriers at 50 dollars each, with responses and payments said to be received.
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Washington
Robert L. van Noy
North Carolina
House of Representatives
South
Congress
Committee of Post Offices
Steam er Buttonwood Burns Off Lynnhaven Roads
Norfolk authorities urge tugs with firefighting gear to aid the Buttonwood burning in Lynnhaven Roads since midnight. Coast guard cutter Manning reported the blaze not under control at 8 am. The crew abandoned ship in lifeboats. 25 crew members unaccounted, possibly ashore along the coast.
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Norfolk
Lynnhaven
Coast Guard
Funeral Services Set for Henry Clews in Grace Church
Henry Clews financier died yesterday at his West 51st Street home after months of illness from chronic bronchitis. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at Grace Episcopal church. He is survived by daughter Elsie, wife of Congressman Herbert Parsons, and son Henry Clews Jr., an artist in France. Nephew James B. Clews had led the bank since the elder’s retirement.
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New York
Henry Clews
Grace Episcopal Church
Clews
West 51St Street
Henry Clewws, Jr
France
Shipman First to Pay Doughton Income Tax
Raleigh Feb 1 M L Shipman commissioner of labor and printing was the first person to pay income tax to R A Doughton new commissioner of revenue He walked into the revenue department offices shortly after Doughton began work and paid before any clerk or secretary was consulted.
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Raleigh
M. L. Shipman
Labor and Printing
R. A. Doughton
Revenue
Men’s Club to Meet Tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church
The church’s Men’s Club will hold a special gathering at 7 30 tomorrow evening inviting all members and potential members. An unusually interesting presentation is planned and full attendance is urged.
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First Presbyterian Church
School Board Meeting Set For Tomorrow in Harris Building
The city school board will convene at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the office of Superintendent W M Marr in the Harris building. Agenda details are not specified but the items are described as important and of interest to High Point residents.
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City School Board
W. M. Marr
Harris Building
High Point
British Acceptance of Debt Funding Aligned With U S Plan
Washington February 1 Secretary Mellon announced a meeting of the debt funding committee to present to Congress the likelihood of Britain's acceptance of U S funding proposals. Officials cautioned that final figures depend on diplomatic reports, with annual payments estimated between 135 million and over 200 million dollars under a 3 and 3 1/2 percent scheme and a half percent amortization.
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U. S
Washington
Mellon
American Debt Funding Commission
Congress
England
Harvey
American Commission
Debt Commission
United States
Rotarians Seek to Save Road as Competitive Line
High Point Rotary Club authorized S. H. Tomlinson to act with local businessmen to purchase the Carolina and Yadkin River railway and keep it operating as a competitive line with the Southern Railway. The group discussed court action ordering the line to be sold in sections, risking its continued operation, and Tomlinson will work to secure local capital. Richard Stockton of Winston-Salem spoke at the meeting.
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High Point
Southern
Fred N. Tate
Dred Peacock
A. M. Stack
Carolina and Yadkin River
Southern Railway
Tomlinson
Rotary Club
Richard Stockton
Winston-Salem
Rotary
Moonshine Plant Found Under Ben Jarrett Woodhouse
Deputy P P Jones reported uncovering another blockade plant near Ben Jarrett’s woodhouse, four miles southwest of Hickory. The hidden facility had a false wooden bottom and a trap door to an 8 by 14 foot compartment. The operation was removed, concealed in brush about 90 yards away, and Jarrett is Fate Mitchem’s brother in law who had previously forfeited bond on a blockade outfit.
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Hickory
P. P. Jones
Fate Mitchem
Ben Jarrett
Mitchem
Jar- Jarrett
Soldier Killed in Collision Near Florence South Carolina
Florence South Carolina February 1 A Fort Bragg North Carolina soldier John Wise was killed while another Fort Bragg soldier John Mitchell was critically injured in a collision between a wagon and an automobile in which they rode Three other Fort Bragg soldiers were in the car Wise home address unavailable Mitchell a Washington North Carolina resident suffered a chest wound from the wagon tongue
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Florence
S. C
John Wise
Fort Bragg
N. C
John Mitchell
Wise
Mitchell
Washington, N. Cc
Obedience as supreme virtue preached at St Marys
Archdeacon Percy Webber preached on obedience as the supreme virtue behind power, pleasure, service, and success at St. Marys Episcopal church. He defined true obedience as soldierlike and loving, urging loving trust and immediate action.
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Percy Webber
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Died Here Today Rosa McDowell at 613 Hamilton Street
Mrs Rosa McDowell died this morning after a two week illness of pneumonia at her home 613 Hamilton Street She is survived by husband a son parents Mr and Mrs W W Newsome three brothers John Wiley and Thomas Newsome and two sisters Mrs Sallie Bottoms and Mrs Alice Koonce Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon.
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Rosa McDowell
Hamilton Street
Trains Collide on Coast Line Injuring Several
Sumter, S. C., Feb. 1 Several passengers injured when Atlantic Coast Line passenger train No 35 collided head on with a freight at Privateer nine miles south of here C G Hines of Florence S C a mail clerk was the most seriously injured Most other injured were Negroes who sustained only bruises.
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Sumter
S. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Privateer
Here
C. G. Hines
Florence
Railroad Man Killed in Statesville Yard Incident
Statesville February 1 O T Gillespie aged 86 a local railway yard conductor died from injuries after being struck by an engine yesterday He leaves a wife and six children in the family casualty report
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Statesvile
O. T. Gillespie
Highway measure advances and various bills in North Carolina senate
In Raleigh on February 1 the Bowie railroad bill and a Broughton sanitorium investigation resolution moved forward. A $15 million state road bond bill passed Senate third reading with a 39 2 vote and awaits ratification. Gov Morrison's ship line bill set for next Wednesday. A Varser bill would void marriages under 16. Legion measures and a Sams constitutional indebtedness amendment were introduced.
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Raleigh
Associated Press
Bowie
Wautauga
Ashe
Allegheny
House
Broughton
Senate
H. B. Parker
Wayne
C. P. Harris
Franklin
Morrison
Charles A. Harris
Wake
L R. Varser
American Legion
Legion
Emmet Bellamy
New Hanover
A. F. Sams
Forsyth
Early retirement forecast for Porto Rico governor amid controversy
Washington reports indicate E. Mont Reily will retire from office of governor of Porto Rico, despite ongoing controversy. At Lausanne the Russian delegation refuses to sign the Dardanelles and Bosphorus control convention. In Beuthen a mine explosion traps hundreds, with 60 bodies recovered. In Charleston injunction sought to prevent clashes between Sheriff Chafin and United Mine Workers. In Columbia surgeons from North and South Carolina attend the American College of Surgeons conference, with about many expected.
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Washington
E. Mont Reily
Porto Rico
Lausanne
Associated Press
Straits Commission
Russia
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Charleston
W. Va
Don Chafin
Logan County
United Mine Workers of America
United States District Court
Columbia
8. C
North and
South Carolina
North Carolina
American College For Surgeons
New York Cotton Opens Steady on Political News and Demand
Yesterday's late break gave way to a steadier tone at the opening of the New York cotton market as Liverpool reports improved political news aided sentiment and better spot demand seen in the New Orleans market.
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New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Campaign planned for Andrew Jackson post veterans home
High Point prepares for an Andrew Jackson post American Legion campaign to raise 25,000 for a veterans home. Commander Donald C. MacRae leads committees as plans, sites, and drive dates are set, with a thermometer display tracking daily progress and ministers promoting support citywide. The home would serve legionnaires and Confederate veterans for meetings and recreation.
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Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Legionaires
Donald C. MacRae
High Point
MacRae
Legion
Legionaries
United States
Seek to Raise Church Funds for Sunday School Rooms
West End Baptist church seeks donations to build eight Sunday school rooms and clear debts. Fred N. Tate led by contributing 100 dollars, inspiring others to follow. Pastor Rev. O. Miller urged local supporters with funds to join in the project and sustain it with ongoing gifts.
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West End
O. Miller
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