Greer Trial Opens Amid High Profile Prosecution
In Rockingham on February 19 the preliminary hearing for Robert Greer charged with highway robbery and J Kent Greer charged with conspiracy began in Richmond County courthouse before magistrates William Steele and A B Nicholson. One witness testified before a midday recess and the trial is expected to finish later today. The case follows the February 13 robbery and Clinard killing near Randolph County with a large legal team on both sides and strong courtroom interest.
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Rockingham
Robert Greer
J. Kent Greer
Richmond County
William Steele
A. B. Nicholson
Robert Steele, Jr
William Clinard
Clinard
Randolph County
Richmond Coounty
Cotton Yarn Mill Latest Addition to City's Plants
A new cotton yarn mill to be built by R. Kr. Ragan Jr and partners in Cleeverfield will cost about 250000 dollars. The plant will start with at least 5000 spindles producing cotton yarns for hosiery, with brick and lumber already purchased and a spur track from the High Point Randleman and Ashboro line. The promoters plan tenant houses on site and bring extensive textile experience to the venture.
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W. Wkaneer
Uwion
Cleeverfield
High Point, Randleman and
Ashboro
Ragan
Adams
Hunsucker
Kaneer
Thomasville
Pell Withdraws From I C C Race In North Carolina
Judge George P Weil withdraws from the race for appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission noting Washington’s stance and urging support for A J Maxwell to secure the post. He cites state interests and asserts his own dedication and experience on the North Carolina Corporation Commission.
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Raleigh
George P. Weil
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Retary Daniels
North Carolina
Chicago builders push for higher wage rate
Thirty three unions within the Chicago building trades council announced they would seek $1.25 per hour for members, up from the $1 rate set last fall. The move follows the Associated General Contractors convention’s claim that a six billion dollar building program is being delayed by rising material costs and labor prices.
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Chicago
Chicago Building Trades Council
Associated General Contractors Convention
Turkish situation eclipses Fiume regional concerns
Developments in the Turkish situation dominate public and official attention as the Adriatic question fades. France and Great Britain reportedly reserve terms on the Turkish peace including Constantinople custody, stirring strong debate in Parliament.
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France
Great Britain
Giant Guinea Butter beans grown near Pueblo
Pueblo, Feb 19. Peans measuring thirty seven inches in length from ten to sixteen inches in circumference and weighing six to twelve pounds have been raised by Jesse Peckinpaugh on his farm near here. The beans are of the Guinea Butter variety and the seeds sell at twenty five cents each.
Quiet Day in Copdom Sees No Arrests at Noon
Police circles report all stations quiet as Chief Welch fills in while Ed Mungo eats beans. The empty back rooms of the pipeless theater at headquarters reflect a yawny lull with no arrests for over 15 hours, underscoring a calm shift in High Point.
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Police
First American WWI bodies to be sent home from Europe
The War Department announced 17 American soldiers disinterred from English cemeteries and ready for shipment. This marks the first homeward movement of fallen servicemen since 111 were moved last November.
Baker Defends Army Essay Contest Plan
Secretary Baker released a public letter defending the Army national essay contest for schoolchildren on "Advantages of an Enlistment in the Army." He said a practical knowledge of the peacetime army is essential, rejects militarism, and warns peace is not universal while the sword remains unsheathed.
Injunction Prevents Sale of 30 Former German Ships
Washington February 19 A temporary injunction to stop the sale of 30 former German passenger liners was granted by Associate Justice Bailey after reviewing statutes. Hearst had filed for the injunction amid public auction bids. the Shipping Board later rejected bids and sought authority to reoffer ships. Bond may be required to cover idle ships.
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Justice Bailey
Congress
Shipping Board
William Randolph Hearst
Payne
The
Department of Justice
Hearst
Wilson Continues Improvement Says Grayson
Washington Feb 19 President Wilson has improved so much Rear Admiral Grayson stated he goes to his desk at 9 30 each morning The president has not yet resumed using his typewriter but probably will soon.
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Washington
Wilson
Grayson
Adoption Aims Amid Fears Of Reclaimed Children
A foster parent expresses a strong wish to adopt a child, citing fear that legal delays could allow the biological parents to reclaim the child later. The speaker cites cases where guardians were unable to secure custodial rights and faced surprise claims.
Treaty fight drags on as Senate handles railroad business
Washington, Feb. 19. Leaders in the treaty fight indicated the controversy could be permitted to drag on indefinitely while the Senate considers a railroad and other major legislative matters.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson Drafts Reply to Allied Note on Adriatic
President Wilson began dictating a reply to the Allied Supreme Council regarding the Adriatic situation. Officials said the White House has no details on the reply and that the Allied note received yesterday runs about as long as Wilson's first note, estimated near four thousand words.
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Washington
Wilson
Allied Supreme Council
Adriatic
Tomor
White House
London
Kaiser proposal on exile island debated in The Hague
Paris February 1. Reports say some quarters in The Hague favor sending former Emperor William to Curacao off the Venezuelan coast rather than to the Dutch East Indies. Matin notes the last allied note to the Dutch government caused embarrassment in Amsterdam.
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Paris
William
Curaco
Veneguelan
Hague
Matin
Labor to Prove New Railroad W Age Provision Challenge
Union representatives and AFL officials prepared to protest the wage provision of the completed railroad bill by sending letters to President Wilson and Director General Hines. The action follows meetings at AFL headquarters in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Hines
American Federation of Labor
Wage wage proposals shape today conference on rail wage reforms
Washington February 19 the revised railroad reorganization bill frontier is a focus of talks between Director General Hines and 25 railroad executives. The proposed measures bar wage cuts before September 1 and create a nine member permanent arbitral board representing the public workers and corporations. The session aims to gauge corporate stance on President Wilson’s call for a federal wage commission.
Many Changes in Soviet System Reported to Senate Panel
A. K. Martens testified before a Senate committee on Bolshevik propaganda, detailing changes in Russia's system. He claimed priests and clergy can vote, press censorship is abolished, and groups critical of the Soviet regime may publish newspapers.
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Senate
Cabinet would determine ability of the president
In Washington on February 19 Rep Madden Republican Illinois introduced a bill empowering the cabinet to determine presidential disability. It would not apply to President Wilson and would take effect next March 4. After six weeks of disability the cabinet could declare it and urge the vice president to act. The vice president would stay until the cabinet ends the disability.
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Wilson
Washington
House
Representative Madden
Ilinois
Floating Bar Is Held For Bill
The steamship City of Miami, dubbed a floating bar for liquor sales, is returned to Bethlehem shipbuilding by federal court order. Havana Steamship Co. sought to sail her from Fors River yard. the court ruled Bethlehem holds the vessel until payment for refitting is made.
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Boston
Miami
Florida
Cuba
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Federal
Havana Steamship Company
Fors River
Bethlehem
Search for Men Not Accounted For in Lorraine Hotel Fire
Providence police and fire officials continued a search of the Lorraine Hotel ruins after a February blaze killed three. Twenty five guests were unaccounted for though investigators believed most escaped. some survivors were seen on the streets and listed as missing.
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Providence
Lorraine
Farmers shot slayer held in Lafrerns county
BiGene Davis, a leading farmer of Lafrens county, was shot and killed today. L Blakely, a black man, is charged with the shooting after a labor contract quarrel and is being sought by a posse. Cotton futures opened steady with May around 33.93 as markets showed nervousness and early declines.
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Clinton
Bigene Davis
Lafrens County
L. Blakely
Tams Dvuy
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Pell
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Uncle Sam
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