High Point to Open Southern Furniture Market June 20
The Southern Furniture Exposition building corporation directors announce the June 20 opening of High Point furniture market for the first time in the city. The 11 story modern building will host exhibitors and buyers from across the United States, with June 20 to July 2 set as the market dates. The new Southern Furniture Market association, led by manager T. V. Rochelle, will oversee extensive advertising and operations. The building features 20,800 square feet per floor, two passenger elevators plus a freight elevator, 950 electric fixtures, and a fireproof concrete and steel structure.
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High Point
Southern Furniture Exposition Building, Incorporated
Commercial Club
United States
Southern Furniture Market Association
T. V. Rochelle
Southern Furniture Exposition
Reed Attacks Insurgent Tariff Plan in Senate
Senator Reed of Missouri berated the house emergency tariff bill in a Senate speech. He urged Democratic colleagues to sit with Republicans at the rear, calling the measure a buccaneering expedition and robbery and accusing Democrats of backing it for personal gain. If Democrats abandon their standards he said, Republicans are right about protection.
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Washington
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Congress
Doughton Connor Bowie Highway Bill Faces Opposition
In Raleigh on February 16 opponents argued the Doughton Connor Bowie good roads bill is loosely drawn and unconstitutional. Debates centered on bond authority and a possible referendum while supporters pressed ahead despite opposition and adjournment votes.
Caruso in Critical Condition as Oxygen Prolongs Life
Enrico Caruso, famed tenor, suffered a grave heart attack last night and lies critically ill at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Oxygen was administered today to support his breathing while physicians monitor his condition and a consultation is called. he has shown brief moments of semi consciousness and recognition of friends.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Vanderbilt Hotel
Metropolitan Opera Company
Atas
G. E. Momenseli
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Caruso
Carlson
Antonio Scotti
Houston agrees to limit loans to allies after committee review
Secretary Houston told the Senate judiciary committee he will not make new loans to allied governments until he has consulted the committee and given it time to deliberate. Senators Reed and Smith pressed for a pledge and Houston said he would act in good faith with the committee.
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Washington
Houston
Senate Judiciary Committee
Reed
Missouri
Senator Smith
Georgia
Mr. Reed
House Calls On President Wilson War Fund Report
Washington Feb 16 The House adopted 211 to 79 a resolution demanding an itemized report of 150 million dollars in war funds. Republicans led by Gould introduced the measure, while Democrats accused it of defaming Wilson. Chairman Good defended the move as non confrontational and not aimed at embarrassing the president.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Congress
Gould
New York
Good
Appropriations Committee
American Peace Commission
Paris
Matthews Voices Opposition to Good Roads Measure
In Raleigh on February 16 the House renewed consideration of the Doughton Connor Bowline good roads bill. Rep Connor read the bill while Democrats and Republicans spoke in favor and Matthews of Bertie opposed saying the measure went too far and would not satisfy the people who expect hard surfaced roads. Governor Doughton planned to speak for the measure as amendments were discussed before a vote. The Senate held second reading on the statewide tick eradication bill and invited Thomas Dixon to address the assembly Thursday.
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Raleigh
Doughton-Connor-Bowie Good Roads
House of Representatives
Young
Buncombe
Matthews
Bertie
Brown
Pitt
Darden
Halifax
Walter Murphy
Bowie
Barnes
Hertford County
House
Tceday
Connor
Ruf Doughton
Williams
Senate
Thomas Dixon
Assembly
Body Found Buried Behind Apartment in Chicago
In Chicago on February 16, the 91-year-old Nancy Chamberlin's body was found buried in a backyard flower bed at her daughter's apartment on 57th Street after her disappearance. Daughter Ruth Townsend and granddaughter Marion Townsend admitted natural death last June and concealment due to poverty, selling possessions except a grand piano.
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Chicago
Nancy Chamberlin
Colon
57Th Street
Ruth Townsend
Marion Townsend
Miss Townsend
Miss Townsent
Mary Dolan
Marion
Mother
Year for Attempted Robbery In Local Case
J F Long, a black man, was sentenced by Judge Kirkman to 12 months on the county roads for attempted robbery of farmer G W Bennett near the city. Officer James arrested him after Bennett reported the hold up on Washington Street. Jane Long, a relative, drew 30 days on the roads following her arrest on a related charge.
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G. W. Bennett
J. F Long
Kirkman
Long
James
Bennett
Washington Street
Jane Long
J. F. Long
Cotton Futures Open Steady in New York
In New York on February 16, cotton futures opened steady with March at 13.95 cents per pound, May 14.53, July 14.80, October 15.10, and December 15.28.
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New York
England to send fencing team to the U S in return polo
England will dispatch its fencing team to the United States as part of a reciprocal exchange with American polo players. The swap highlights ongoing sports diplomacy between nations.
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England
U.S
Mass Meeting For Proposed College Postponed
A mass meeting in the High Point high school auditorium to plan for a Methodist Protestant college has been postponed due to a Parent-Teachers Association meeting. It will be held next week on a rescheduled date yet to be decided, with committee members attending to seek a location and rally support.
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High Point
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Surgeon Removes His Own Appendix
Dr. Evan O'Neill Kane a sixty year old Kane Pa surgeon removed his own appendix yesterday in a remarkable operation. He spent a quiet night and reports he is farther along in recovery than usual for a day after appendicitis. He said through his nurse he is getting along all right and may issue a statement later.
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Kane
Evan O'Neill Kane
Train wreck injures several near Scooba Mississippi
In Scooba Mississippi on February 16 a fastmail train No 1 on the Mobile and Ohio line derailed near town. Several people were injured as three coaches left the track in the wreck.
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Scooba
Miss
St. Louis
Mobile
Mobile and , Ohio
Marie Henry Has a Birthday
Galveston Texas February 16 Colonel Henry Watterson veteran newspaper editor who is wintering here celebrated his 81st birthday today.
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Marie Henry
Galveston
Tex
Henry Watterson
Rotary Women and District Governor Attend Winston-Salem Supper
Rotary district governor Buck Perrin of Spartanburg S C directed a lengthy program at a Winston-Salem Rotary affair with nearly 25 High Point Sal isbury and Greensboro Rotarians in attendance. Speakers outlined Rotary aims and boys work while guests from three clubs discussed future meetings and service projects. Washington DC Feb 16 marks the Woman's party national convention opening with reports from committees and foreign delegates on marriage and suffrage.
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High Point Rotary Club
Salisbury
Greensboro
Winston- Salem Rotarians
Twin City
Rotary
Buck’’ Perrin
Spartanburg
S. C
E. W. O'Hanlon
Winston-Salem
Congress
Buck
Perrin
Winston-Salem Rotarians
High Point
United States
Carter Dadton
High Point Clinic
Buck Perrin
High Point Club
Dalton
Wayne Andrews
Salisbury Club
Rowan City
Smith Richardson
Greensboro Club
North Carolina
Gate City
Greensboro Rotarians
Billy’ Breach
Washington
Woman's Party
Velma Swanson Howard
Sweden
Madame Riviere
Anne Argentian
Romania
Madame de Veyra
Phillippines
Bainbridge Colby
Margaret Wilson
Julia Lathrop
Federal Children’s Bureau
Florence Kelley
National Consumer’s League
Lida Hafford
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ethel Smith
Woman's Trade Union League
Ellis Yost
National
Long Holidays for Dutch Workers Amid Industry Depression
THE HAGUE Feb 16. The depression in industry has caused many Dutch manufactories including large cocoa works to grant extended holidays to many employees.
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Hague
Dtch
Hickory to hire engineers for paving program
At a Hickory city council meeting Taplin and Perkins of High Point were awarded the contract to plan specifications and supervise the paving project worth 200000 to 250000 dollars. Bids came from Gilbert E. White of Durham Ludley and Myers of Winston Salem and others. Preliminary plans will be drawn within a week and construction will begin at the earliest date.
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Hickory
Taplin
Perkins
High Point
Gilbert E. White
Durham
Ludley and Myers
Winston-Salem
Taplin and Perkins
Robbers Loot Found by Children in Virginia
In Reedville Virginia on February 16 a satchel holding 15 500 in cash and Liberty bonds and 8 in jewelry was found by children beneath church steps. It is identified as part of the loot from the Commonwealth bank robbery and arson on January 20. Bank loss remains undetermined due to destroyed records, estimated between 20 000 and 25 000. No arrests have been made.
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Reedville
Commonwealth Bank
Chinese Tong Men War Strikes Coast Cities
Gunfire during the Chinese New Year era ignited a tong war across Los Angeles and San Francisco. Three dead and five wounded in LA and SF. In Los Angeles two merchants killed and one wounded. in San Francisco one killed and two wounded. Police detained three Chinese in LA and one in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cinaman
Wilson to Follow Inaugural Custom
Washington February 16 President Wilson seeks to follow all outgoing presidents' inaugural precedents for his successor. He asked President-elect Harding if he wants a White House luncheon for guests and has read the congressional inaugural committee plans. A telegram from St Augustine reports Harding's reply is en route.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Harding
Charity Board to Meet Tonight at Seven
The Associated Charities board and finance committee will hold their regular quarterly meeting in the chamber of commerce. The session, moved to seven o'clock, addresses urgent needs of the destitute in High Point and will discuss plans and methods to meet them.
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Associated Charities
Chamber of Commmmmerce
High Point
Offiaffi
President Wilson to file final report on war fund use
White House officials said President Wilson will, before his retirement on March 4, submit an itemized report detailing disbursements and allotments from the 150,000,000 war fund approved by Congress. The House, after a stormy session, adopted a resolution demanding the report.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Congress
House
Plans for Womanless Wedding Set Feb 24
Members of the talent committee marshal a cast for the Womanless Wedding with a big rehearsal slated for February 17. Miss Clementine Miller and Miss Ellaoise Peterson visit High Point to stage the comedy under the Business and Professional Women's club. Committees on decoration costumes and tickets are active as Miss Lottie Barber handles ticket printing. The meeting endorsed the state censorship bill for moving pictures and voted to fund Raleigh advocacy.
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Clementine Miller
High Point Business
Ellaoise Peterson
Spartanburg
Lottie Barber
Lillian Massey
Clara Cox
Raleigh
Koreans Charge Japanese Slaughters In Manchuria
The Korean Red Cross in Shanghai accuses Japanese forces of killing or wounding 29223 Koreans on Chinese soil in Manchuria from September 9 to November 5 last year. The report lists 26 churches burned and 26 schools destroyed, with data compiled from six counties led by Philip B. Loh.
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Shanghai
Korean Red Cross
Manchuria
Wna
Philip B. Loh
Don’t Let Children Have Sugar In Ordinary Times
A cautionary note warns against giving children sugar candy ice cream or sweets except under extraordinary circumstances and only in minimal amounts to avoid health risks.
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