Man is Arrested in Rockingham Highway Robbery Case
Kent Greer, 21, is jailed in High Point on highway robbery charges tied to the death of William Clinard near Rockingham. An inquest is held as investigators seek clarity on how Clinard died, while Greer’s brother Robert remains in Rockingham jail.
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Welch
William Clinard
High Point
Rockingham
Robert Greer
Young Clinard
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Clinard
Greer
T. J. Gold
Gold
Shaw
Young Greer
Panama steams to aid helpless freighter William Henry Webb
The Panama, in a wireless message from New York dated February 14, reported it was alongside the helpless freighter William Henry Webb off Tucker's Beach, New Jersey, and prepared to take her in tow.
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New York
Panama
William Henry Webb
Tucker's Beach
N. J
Little opposition to Dutch entrance in league of nations
The Haguf Feb 14 report says in parliament today only slight opposition arose to Holland joining the league of nations as the discussion opened on the question.
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Holland
League of Nations
Sale of Former German Liners Moves Ahead
Washington February 14 Despite broad attempts to block the Shipping Board from selling 30 former German liners Chairman Payne said bids would be received Monday with Senate review before acceptance The only visible opposition is an injunction suit by William Randolph Hearst to stop the sale with the District of Columbia supreme court ordering the board to show cause why an injunction should not issue
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Senate
Payne
Shipping Board
District of Columbia Supreme Court
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Public gathering ban to stay amid influenza surge
The emergency order closing all public gathering places remains in effect in Lansing as influenza cases rise and deaths occur. The city council did not meet, and officials, doctors, and theater owners foresee no reopening until the epidemic eases and weather stabilizes.
Mrs H G Barnes dies after pneumonia in High Point
Mrs Bertha Barnes wife of H G Barnes died just after 5 this morning at 409 North Main Street after a pneumonia illness. She was 31 in July and leaves parents Thomas and Mrs Shields of Moore County husband two step daughters Fannie May and Nina N sisters Florence Ollie Meally Shields and brothers Hune and Elton Shields. Funeral arrangements unsettled.
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High Point
Fannie May
Nina N
Hune
Elton Shields
Florence
Ollie
Meally Shields
Moore County
Rail unions avert potential strike as wage talks resume
Washington reports that the railroad employes' union considered President Wilson's wage proposals and communicated with locals nationwide. Officials fear premature details could harm membership, and leaders hope the new openness steadies workers until formal correspondence arrives.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing Quits Cabinet Over Policy Rift With Wilson
Secretary Lansing resigns after rebuke by President Wilson for cabinet meetings during illness. The move follows months of fundamental policy differences, with Lansing cited as second secretary of state to leave over a dispute rooted in wartime policy and leadership.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Garfield
Taylor
Filmore
Tumulty
Grayson
Three Men Die After Drinking Sweetened Toilet Water
Memphis residents report three men Lee Henderson Ed Denison and William Anderson died after consuming a sweetened toilet water mixture believed to be real wet goods. Several others fell ill but are expected to recover. The incident prompted health officials to warn the public.
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Memphis
Lee Henderson
Ed. Denison
William
Man Burns While Trying to Thaw Gasoline Engine
Concordia Kansas February fourteenth. F C Liebenow fifty is hospitalized after his attempt to thaw a gasoline engine with fire and gasoline exploded the can. He was set aflame but bystanders acted quickly to extinguish the blaze and save him.
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Concordia
Kan
F C. Liebenow
Liebenen
Hotel Plans Taking Definite Shape for High Point
A High Point hotel committee meeting chaired by Frank Wineskie outlined steps to build a modern hotel on North Main Street beside Wesley Memorial church. Architect S t oddard will present plans. building may rise to ten stories. funding will come from liberal local subscriptions and stockholders will voice officer selection once capital is secured.
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North Main Street
Wesley Memorial Sethodist Episcopal Church
Stoddard
National Reputaton
High Point Hotel Company
High Point
Colorado Tuberculosis School Planned In Colorado Springs
Papers of incorporation filed for the Colorado school of Tuberculosis in Colorado Springs. The low institution will teach latest methods of treating phthisis and open this month to physicians nationwide for advanced study through courses and laboratory work. A member of prominent Colorado physicians is among the incorporators.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Colorado School of Tuberculosis
Colorado
Wichita police dodge tobacco juice spittle ban
Wichita officials ban cops targets used to spit tobacco juice at a pest control display. City Manager W L Clapp cites clean misses and orders the practice halted. Officers face a choice to learn swallowing tobacco juice or quit spitting.
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Wichita
Kan
W. L
Missouri Farm Census Finds Silo Adoption Rise
Jefferson City reports that advance proof sheets of the 1919 Missouri farm census show 14 956 farms of 227 244 have silos. The tally indicates 68 percent of farms tabulated thus far.
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Jefferson City
Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
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