Brief High Point mayoral interlude prompts tax arrears notice
High Point experienced a short mayoral change as R. B. Terry served as mayor pro tem during the absence of the mayor and another official. The council authorized the city manager to advertise delinquent taxes and publish names, addresses, and amounts owed if taxes remain unpaid by a specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
R. B. Terry
W. Pickett
S. L. Davis
Alexander, Smith and Terry
Arthur Lyon
Jess
Terry
Court League to Hear Noted Speakers in New York
The World's Court league board will hold a conference and dinner at the Trotel Biltmore. In the morning the American Peace Society and peace workers will confer, followed by a joint late afternoon conference. Dinner speakers include James L. Slayden Nicholas Murray Butler Anna Garland Spencer and James Brown Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court League
New York
Board of Governors of
The
World’s Court League
Trotel Biltmore
American Peace Society
James L. Slayden
Texas
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Anna Garland Spencer
Pennsylvania
James Brown Scott
Neutrality Board
State Department
Sporting Notes From Baseball To Golf The Latest
The Cincinnati Reds sign Hal Chase to a two year deal for 1917 18. New York walkers set a Washington’s Birthday handicap to Coney Island. Mickey King an Australian boxer returns after losing his mid dleweight title to Les Darcy. Harvard and Yale crews drill. John T Barry Washingtons young pitcher is underage and his father signs the contract. Weeghman denies Cubs salary talk with Pitcher Alexander. Art Magirl returns to meet American welterweights. Fred Fulton praised by Gotham fans as next heavyweight champion. Minneapolis Millers choose Parsons Kansas for spring practice. Sam Langford tutors Ever Hammer in boxing. Walter Travis remains amateur despite golf success. Yankees try out Bob McGraw and Chick Knaupp. Johnny Evers unlikely to move to the American League. NL clubs Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati resist waivers on Boston second sacker. Fred Wright eyed as top New England golf prospect. Eleven of thirteen USGA presidents have eastern roots with western heads Frank L Woodward and Silas Strawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey King
America
Antipodes
Les Darcy
Harvard
Yale
John T. Barry
Washington
Weeghman
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Alexander
Phillies
Art Magirl
Fred Kay
Fred Fulton
New York
Gotham
Minneapolis Millers
Hickman
Parsons
Kans
Sam Langford
Chicago
Ever Hanmer
Hammer
Simon
Walter J. Travis
Travis
New York Yankees
Bob McGraw
Colorado University
Chick” Knaupp
Johnny Evers
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
New England
Fred Wright
Massachusetts
Francis Quilmet
United States Golf Association
Frank L. Woodward
Denver
Silas Strawn
National Defense Groups Form Coordinating Committee
Washington DC February 21. A national committee of patriotic and defense societies is formed to connect with the National Council of Defense and to run a information bureau on the nations defenses. Co operating groups include the Sons of the Revolution Daughters of the American Revolution Loyal Legion American Defense Society National Association for Universal Military Training Navy League Army League National Security League and the Aeronautical Society of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Council of Defense
The
Sons of the Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Loyal Legion
American Defense Society
National Association For Universal Military Training
Navy Leave of the United States
Army League of the United States
National Security League
Aeronautical Society of America
Farmers Seek Market Improvements At National Convention
Kansas City Missouri February 21 The annual convention of the National Farmers Association meets in this city to discuss marketing farm produce improvements The association includes active farmers with members from many regions C D Risler of Chanute Kansas is president and I M Wright of Waukesha Wisconsin serves as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Farmers’ Association
C. D. Risler
Chanute
Aka
Assoiation
I. M. Wright
Waukesha
Wis
Ash Wednesday Observed Across New York Churches
Ash Wednesday marked the start of Lent with ashes imposed on foreheads and blessing services in Catholic, Episcopal, and Lutheran churches throughout New York. Catholics held special masses and sermons while ashes from last year’s palms were blessed and distributed after the mass.
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New York
Metropolis
Mining Engineers Discuss Naval Preparedness at New York Meeting
The American Institute of Mining Engineers gathered in New York to discuss preparedness with the naval consulting board. Dr Hudson Maxim led a committee as Dr Henry Fay presented erosion damage results on gun tube interiors. The convention plans a West Point inspection and reported safety and sanitation advances across mining companies following the Butte Montana mine fire that claimed 21 lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Naval Consulting Board
Hudson Maxim
Henry Fay
Massachusetts Instiute of Technology
West Point
Military Academy
Institute Committee On Safety and Sanitation
Pennsylvania
Butte, Mont
Netherlands tax receipts rise in 1916 amid wartime strain
The Hague reports 1916 tax revenues of 79,467,500 guilders, up from 67,845,444 in 1915, a gain of 11,622,055 and a surplus over estimates of about 6,400,000. Special war loan taxes yielded 13,240,000 and telegraph and post receipts grew by nearly 1,200,000 as expenditures surged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Netherlands
Europe
Rome Streetcar Strike Over Women Conductors
Rome authorities quelled a strike by male streetcar conductors and motormen aimed at banning women from driving. The protest followed a socialist push to close a school for women in that role but was quickly suppressed by the military within a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Socialist Party
Interstate Commerce Commission Sets New Car Shortage Rules
Washington February 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission releases drastic regulations to ease car shortages with focus on coal cars. Rules require forwarding loaded foreign cars to destination and prompt handling of empty foreign cars. Strict enforcement is expected to reduce coal prices.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Youngster Louis Wreu ter Aims at Pocket Billiard Title
Youngstown Ohio February 21 Louis Wreu ter a 17 year old cue wizard from New York City will challenge Frank Taberski of Schenectady for the continuous pocket billiard championship in a series of matches starting tomorrow night in Youngstown. The contest carries the trophy and a side stake of 150 dollars. Taberski has held the title since last September, winning it from John Layton of Sedalia Missouri, and has defended it against Ralph Greenleaf Edward I Ralph and James Maturo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Louis Wreuter
New York City
Frank Taberski
Schenectaday
Taborski
John Layton
Sedalia
Ralph Greenleaf
Edward I. Ralph
James Maturo
Two Railroads Under the Hammer
In St Louis on February 21 bidders may acquire the Missouri Pacific Railway and the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern at public auction to settle the receivership of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system. The reorganizing committee is expected to be the sole bidder.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
Sufferer echoes age and kidney relief pills in letter
A reader from Angela, Ja. writes about kidney pain and feeling aged, claiming Foley Kidney Pills restore vitality as if 21. The note cites 60c and $1.00 sizes from Mana Drag Oo.
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A. W. Morgan
Angela, Ja
Foley
Train Schedule Notes for High Point Arrivals
Schedule fragment shows multiple arrivals at High Point with No. 142 at 7 05 a m No 136 at 12 20 p m and No 134 at 6 45 p m Also mentions 8 15 a 8 00 p and 2 45 p times as part of the timetable notes
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High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
High Point Seeree
Train Schedule Notice for Carolina and Yadkin River Co
Schedules list expected arrival and departure times for trains at listed stations but state times are not guaranteed and may change without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina & Yadkin River
R.R. Co
Notice of Sale of Corporation Stock
Trustees of the estate of C. T. Munford in bankruptcy will offer at public sale on March 2 1917 at 2 PM before the courthouse door in Pitt County Greenville NC a certificate for 10 shares in the Atlantic Sales company. Each share valued at 100 dollars. Bids by mail accepted at Greenville NC. bids due by date.
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C. T. Munford
Pitt County
Greenville
North Carolina
Atlantic Sales Company
High Point
N. C
Automobile Auction Sale at Court House in Charlotte
A large automobile auction sale is set for Wednesday February 21 at noon at the Charlotte Court House. Featured cars include a new six cylinder seven passenger Studebaker a $1600 Chalmers a nearly new Overland touring a slightly used Hupp touring two five passenger Fords and two new VIM delivery trucks. Vehicles may be viewed and test driven at Piedmont Garage in Charlotte.
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Studebaker
Chalmers
Piedmont
Charlotte
N. C
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Hal Chase
City Hall
Coney Island
Naval Board
Holland
Rexall
N. State
Southern Bell
North
Sou
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola
High Point Bottling
J. R. Moye
J. G. Moye
G. E. Hanes
Automobile
Court House
Sanitary Fountain Service
Mann Drug Company
Pinaud
Pinaud Bidg
Achouia Bank & Trust Comp
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