New Clues Surface in Wealthy Gotham Clubman Disappearance
Disappearance of Blaize J. Harsell, a New York clubman and writer, spurs a Tennessee arrest of Fonds Buchanan and a backstory of Rainwater’s acquittal. Investigators pursue additional leads as Buchanan returns to Mitchell County North Carolina to face murder charges. A separate crash injures J A Holmes when a train rear-ends his Ford near Tomlinson Chair company crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Chattanooga
Tenn
Blaize JL. Harsell
New York
Fonds Buchanan
Johnson City
Mitchell County
North Carolina
Bristol
Harsell
Roanoke
South America
John Rainwater
Buchannan
Rainwater
J. A. Holmes
Lindsay Street
Southern
Tom‘inson Chair Company
Holmes
Buchanan trio tied to Tennessee murder case
Grady Buchanan is jailed in Bakersville while Fond Buchanan is held in Jonesboro Tennessee as requisition papers seek removal. Warrants are issued for Green Buchanan Joe Buchanan and Bill Rainwater in connection with the alleged killing of RB Harsell, a wealthy New York clubman who vanished near Pigeon Roost Creek near the Tennessee border in March 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersville
Grady Buchanan
Fond Buchanan
Jonesboro
Tenn
Green Buchanan
Joe Buchanan
Bill Rainwater
RB. H. Harsell
New York
Pigeon Roost Creek
Tennessee
Irregular Start Seen In Cotton Market In New York
The cotton market opened steady with advances of 3 to 7 points on old crop months, while new crop deliveries fell 4 to 15 points and nearby positions eased to near yesterday’s close. Futures quotes showed March at 29.75 May at 29.72 July 29.00 October 25.95 and December 25.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sechrest Funeral Held at Wesley Memorial
Funeral services for William L. Sechrest were led by Dr. E D McLarty at the Sechrest home on Washington and Dewey streets. A brief service included a musical program with two nieces singing The Old Rugged Cross. Pallbearers included A E Wall M L Burke M L Emerson J W Hayworth John Mullis and Sam Cordell. burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ll. Sechrest
E. D. McLarty
Wesley Memorial Church
Sechrest
Washington and
Dewey Streets
Introduce Bill to Extend Burlington City Limits
A bill to extend Burlington's city limits has been drafted by the board of aldermen and sent to Raleigh for introduction in the North Carolina general assembly. The measure allows a referendum and would annex no more than five square miles, though several telegrams oppose passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Board of Aldermen
Raleigh
North Carolina General Assembly
President Harding Prepares Important Communication to Congress
Washington Feb 24 President Harding works on what officials call an important communication to Congress. White House aides refused to reveal the subject or details and said the document would be forwarded later today as information remains withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Econgress
White House
Miss Elizabeth Bowne Aids Immigrants In New York Teaching English
Friends report Elizabeth Bowne daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Norwood Bowne is at Schudder's School in New York studying social conditions. She teaches Italian immigrants English and runs Americanization classes daily in the YY. W. A. building and focuses on personal work with foreigners. Also in New York Nancy Lay, former local resident, pursues music, art, and voice studies with Edgar Schofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bowne
Norwood Bowne
New York City
Schudder's School
Bowne
Metropolis
East
New York School
Big City
YY. Wo
Nancy Lay
New York
Edgar Schofield
Robbers Escape With $190000 From Seward Trunk Factory
In Petersburg Virginia six masked bandits forced entry to the Seward Trunk and Bag Factory, bound the watchman, and fled with $190000 in envelopes ready for payroll. The watchman freed himself at 3 o clock and police were notified, description of suspects unavailable due to darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Radio Concerts Heard By Two Continents
For the first time two continents heard a concert simultaneously via radio. Edith Bennett broadcast songs in Italian French and English from WOR Newark and was heard by listeners in London Paris Rome Milan and other European centers. Dr Lee De Forest predicted an international broadcasting arrangement may result from the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edith Bennett
WOR
Newark
London
Paris
Rome
Milan
Lee de Forest
Twelfth District Seeks More Court Terms in Three Counties
Guilford Davidson and Stokes county court officials ask the general assembly to amend laws to provide 49 court weeks per year for the 12th judicial district. The bill, carried to Raleigh, would set Guilford at 10 weeks criminal and 22 weeks civil. Davidson at 4 weeks criminal, 6 weeks civil and 2 weeks mixed. Stokes at 2 weeks criminal and 3 weeks civil. The increase aims to relieve docket congestion and is backed by local bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Guilford
Davidson
Stokes
12Th Judicial District
General Assembly
Raleigh
Prague to London air service to open soon
Daily commercial air service between Prague and London will begin after an agreement between British and Czechoslovak governments. Mail from Prague will reach London in eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Europe Air Line
Prague
Czechoslovakia
London
Thieves Strip Granada Cathedral Tomb Screen
Thieves entered the Granada cathedral and stole a forged iron screen surrounding Queen Isabella's tomb and King Ferdinand's tomb. They sold the grating as old iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cathedral of
Granada
Isabella
Columbus
Ferdinand
Convicted defendants receive jail and fines in police court
A police court session found Reed minor assaulted by a Black defendant sentenced to 30 days on county roads with an additional 30 day term for disorderly conduct and a $5 fine for discharging firearms within High Point. The defendant appealed with bonds set at $100 per case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Charlie Hand
Cuilford
Hand
Charlie
High Point
Sam
Bond
H. H. Culler
George Simmons
Simmons
Bridge Collapse Injures Six Men Near Haw River
Six men were hurt when the fourth span of a highway bridge under construction over Haw River collapsed yesterday afternoon near Haw River North Carolina. T A Harris inspector for the state highway commission was believed fatally injured but is reported resting well at Burlington hospital along with the other injured. Official cause of the accident has not been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Haw River
Daily Record
T. A. Harris
New London
State Highway Commission
Burlington Hospital
Sailor's Amours Land Hemin Cell in Baltimore
Sailor John Soderlund a seaman on the Carolinian faces arraignment for role of a sheik after kissing Grace Darling at Broadway and Aliceanna street. Companions Alfred Hulm and Gus Anderson charged with disorderly conduct following a police call from the girl. Officers Sullivan and Schneider arrested the trio in Baltimore on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John Soderlund
Kiettalata
Eastern
Alfred Hulm
Gus Anderson
Soderlund
Grace Darling
Broadway
Aliceanna Street
Sullivan
Schneider
Final disposal of the administration shipping bill in Senate
Washington February 24 republicans and democrats agreed to a late or Monday vote to dispose of the administration shipping bill which has been blocked by a five day filibuster. Senator Jones of Washington led the effort and said he would not press the measure further if the pending motion is defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Jones
Pope names St Francis of Sales patron of writers
The pope in an encyclical designated St Francis of Sales as patron saint of writers and journalists. St Francis was born in 1567 in the Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
St. Francis of Sales
St. Francis
Beeson Beloved Citizen of High Point Dies at Home
Newell W Beeson, a prominent High Point resident for 33 years, died after a long illness at his North Main Street home. A Civil War veteran and longtime Baptist deacon, he led in business and religious life and is survived by a son, a daughter, a sister-in-law, and a grandson. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at First Baptist Church with active and honorary pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell W. Beeson
High Point
North Main Street
Mr. Beeson
Jamestown
Squire Evans
Abbott’s Creek
R. A. Wheeler
Beeson Hardware Company
Beeson
The
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Wi Wiends
Lfe
Fee
Elsie Beeson
Hubert Beeson
RE. E. Beeson
New York
Paul Raper
Lexington
James A. Clarke
H. A. Millis
John Sheloff
R. O. Lindsay
R. R. Ragan
W. W. Idol
Alston Clark
Ernest Welch
W. M. Thacker
EF. M. Pickett
J. A. Clinard
J. H. Patty
R. T. Chappel
A. Smith
W. C. Idol
C. H .Clinard
T. J. Shelton
H. D. Sears
Dr. C. S. Grayson
J. L. White
C. C. Muse
A. T. Moffitt
M. R. Shields
C. C. Walker
A. E. Tate
United Daughters of the Confederacy
High Point Camp of
Confederate Veterans
Thomas Case Reaches Jury in Salisbury Murder Trial
In Salisbury on Feb 24 the state finished closing argument and Judge Webb charged the jury in the murder case against O G Thomas regarding A J Allen. The threat inquiry against Rev D P Grant was postponed to this afternoon. The jury began deliberations at 1 15 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
L. T. Hartsell
James L. Webb
O. G. Thomas
A. J. Allen
D. P. Grant
Thomas
Senator Underwood May Seek Democratic Presidential Nomination
Washington February 24 Senator Underwood of Alabama Democratic floor leader may again be a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. He has informed his friends that after his return from Europe he will give careful and thorough consideration to many suggestions to enter the race for the 1924 nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Alabama
Europe
Farm Credits bill moves to House for passage
A composite farm credits bill combining Lenroot Sanders Capper and Strong features was completed by the house banking committee in Washington. Chairman McFedden said it will be reported Monday and likely come up for passage Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capper
House Banking Committee
McFedden
House
Local Rotarians Celebrate 18th Rotary Birthday Banquet
High Point Rotarians and guests gathered at the Sheraton for an 18th birthday celebration with Wives of members in attendance. Dr. Houston Hiatt introduced the Invisible Guest and Spirit of Service with Florine Rawlins and Willie Choate, while Carter Dalton and John Peacock gave the main talks. The program included patriotic songs, a stereooptical flag display, a Kansas City radio address by Ray Havens, and a concert by Mrs. Havens after the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
High Point Rotarians
Sheraton
International
Rotary Club
Houston Hiatt
W. A. J. Idol
Hiatt
Florine Rawlins
Tannhauser
Willie Choate
Dr. Hiatt
Carter Dalton
John Peacock
High Point Rotary Club
Methodist Protestant College
Rotarians
Kansas City
Ray Havens
Rufus P King Dies at Home in Southern High Point
Rufus P King an aged High Point resident and Friends minister died at his home in the southern section today after a long illness from paralysis He was born in 1843 in Orange County and survived by his widow two daughters Emma and Annabella and son Edward 8 King Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 pm at the Springfield Meeting house with Rev Samuel L Haworth officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus PP. King
High Point
Mr. King
Rufus King
Orange County
New Garden
Guilford College
Alice Carr
William and Harriet Carr
Worcestershire
England
King
Indiana
Friends Church
Ireland
Norway
France
Australia
New Zealand
West Indies
India
Palestine
Tasmania
Friends
The
Springfield
O. E. Wilson
O. C. Durland
J. Carl Hill
Roy Briggs
Beverly R. Thurman
D. Ralph Parkes
Logan Porter Elected Member of Rotary in High Point
Logan Porter of Pittsburg Plate Glass was elected to membership in the High Point Rotary club at its anniversary meeting last night in the Sheraton hotel. Porter, manager of the paint department, is described as a business man of keen foresight and ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Porter
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
High Point Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Porter
Big Concern
Nurse awarded damages for kiss from doctor in Chicago trial
Miss Mathilde Benkhardt, a former student nurse, won a $20,000 verdict against Dr. Justin Mitchel after claiming dismissal for accusing the staff physician of kissing her. The amount represents roughly a fifth of the claimed sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mathilde Benkhardt
Benkhardt
Justin Tt. Mitchel
Tegypital
Train Strikes Auto At Rennert Killing Two Men
At Rennert a southbound A C L train struck an automobile killing J F Ray of Fayetteville and Bun Tolar of Rennert. Ray, a Rennett telegraph operator, died shortly after rescue. Tolar, father of W J Tolar, also a railroad employee at the same station, was killed outright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount
J. F. Ray
Fayetteville
Bun Tolar
Rennert
Rairoad
Tolar
Ray
Mr. Ray
Rennett
Prohibition officers seize 25 illicit stills in Virginia
The fifth division reports a busy week with 25 illicit distilleries captured across Virginia. Locations include Henry County mountains, Shooting Creek in Patrick and Franklin counties, Dodson in Patrick County, Kinston, and near the city, with no arrests made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
R. B. Sams
Virginia
Henry County
Shooting Creek
Patrick
Franklin Counties
Dodson
Patrick County
Kinston
Tarred Gravel the Latest Word In Coal Swindles
Newark reports Jacob Novich arrested for selling tarred gravel as coal. Complaints from homeowners prompted license inspector Joseph Fietcher to trail Novich’s wagon found filled with gravel and tar coated ashes. Novich claims his coal came from a wholesale dealer who required 500 pounds of tarred gravel per ton of coal at $1.75. Police inquiry did not substantiate the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Jacob Novich
Novich
Joseph Fietcher
More Business Men Needed In State Administration
J W Ley of Raleigh told the Wilson Merchants Association that the state needs more business men in its administration. He spoke at the association meeting in Wilson last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
J. W. .Ley
Raleigh
Wilson Merchants’ Association
Revenue Bill Heads To Senate As House OKs Measure
Raleigh dispatch reports a tense legislative day as the revenue bill moves from the house to the senate after final reading, with opposition on foreign stock taxation and exemptions for Red Cross and military vehicles. Lost Provinces debate looms Tuesday as the senate weighs provincial reforms and school law revisions amid close votes and political maneuvering.
Fire alarms sound as four small blazes hit city area
Four fires reported in the eastern city early today and last night prompted rapid responses with minimal property loss. A roof fire at 13 East Broad due to a defective flue. a Deep River road blaze at the W. J. Armfield estate. a fire near Alberta apartments by a burning automobile. minor damage to a dry kiln at Union Furniture and to a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broad
W. J. Armfield
Deep River Road
East Russell Street
Union Furniture Company
Alberta
Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blaize J. Harsell
Southern Railroad
W. L. Sechrest
Petter
Congress
Miss Bowne
Scudder
Miss Lay
MD Tesberg
Two Continents
Asis
Pal
HEMIN
Newell W Beesch
Deceaser
Thomas Case
Rufus P. King
Lal
Bill Introl
Senate Committee
Max Gardner
W F Norman
Red Cross
Army
Havy
Brooks
Bowie
Ashe
Power
Southern Power Company
Supreme Court
Power Company
Parker
Alamance
Everett
Pitt
Hicks
Granville
Mendenhall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!