Labor Federation Wants Repeal Opposed Primary Law
Asheville NC January report from the North Carolina State Federation of Labor outlines support for a tougher child labor law free text books and a workmen compensation act while opposing repeal of the state primary law motion picture censorship and anti-picketing measures. The board favors licensing firemen and engineers and supports Australian ballot with a secret vote and warns against garnishment and anti-picketing laws.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Federation of Labor
Greensboro
North Carolina State Federation of Labor
Committee On
A. W. McAlister
Commonwealth
General Assembly
North Carolina Federation of Labor
State Federation
State Federation of Labor
Calcutta Leads 11-16 Mile Run at Fair Grounds
At the fair grounds season opener a horse race saw Calcutta weighing 96 pounds lead the field, with odds 15 to one. Sir Thomas Bean finished second and Maximac third in the 11 to 16 mile event.
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Thomas Bean
Maximac
Calcutta
Randolph County Political Shakeup Amid Wind Storm
In Randolph County the Democratic executive committee elected E B Leonard and T J Finch to add two county commissioners while abolishing the road commission and treasurer’s office held by Eugene Lewallen. A Sunday wind storm caused damage in Seagrove Candor and nearby areas including a blown depot roof and a destroyed tobacco barn. Congressman Wm C Hammer, sick at home, expects to return to Washington next week.
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Ashboro
Fan
Randolph County
E. B. Leonard
Ramseur
T. J. Finch
Trinity Township
J. T. Weaver
L. M. Crawford
H.S. Edwards
Wm. C. Hammer
Washington
Henderson Men for Better Town Initiative Planned
North Henderson, N C January 2 1923 an organized group of men plans to form a civic club to improve the town and promote lawfulness. The group lists officers and supporters including T B E Rooker president D T Clayton vice president and W P Baker secretary along with several deputies and local officials.
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Henderson
N. C
North Henderson
Episcopal
Huard
T. BE. Rooker
D. T. Clayton
W. P. Baker
S. B. Rogers
C. P. Lowery
EL. F. Murphy
Sherif
G. Bean
Sherifs
W. D. Ayscue
W. Aparthaulomew
G. A. Proffitt
H. Parrish
C. 8. Stranke
G. G. Whitehurst
Johns. Royster
R. S. Ellis
Richmond Woman Killed by Stray Bullet During New Year Celebrations
In Richmond Virginia a stray bullet fired during New Year celebrations killed Mrs. Peter Trafierer while she looked from her window at celebratory crowds. The incident occurred as a crowd gathered in the street and a gun in the hands of a reveler discharged.
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Richmond
Peter Trafierer
Trafiereri
High Point Tops Land Sales In Guilford Real Estate Roundup
High Point led Guilford County land transfers as seven deeds changed hands totaling about 10 000 dollars. E B Mastin and wife sold on Park Avenue near Charles Street for around 2 000 dollars. Burns sold on Johnson Street for about 3 000 dollars. Gandaway sold 22 acres along Lexington Road for about 2 500 dollars. Chrisman sold property in Rock Creek township for 1 dollar and other considerations. Sherrod sold on Vine Street for 150 dollars. Brown brothers sold on College Avenue for about 1 500 dollars. Sieele sold on Second Street for near 500 dollars.
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High Point
Guilford
E. B. Mastin
J. M. Fox
Park Avenue
Charles Street
Ws Burns
Dunna Jot
Johnson Street
AX Point
A. E. Gandaway
Gurney L. Younts
Lexington Road
D. L. Chrisman
Nancy L. Chrisman
Rock Creek Township
A. Sherrod
J. L. Sechrest
Vine © Street
Cc. M
F. &. Brown
C. B. Wech
College Avenue
Sieele
Morris Stadium
A. Schiffman
Second Street
Calcutta Wins New Year Handicap in New Orleans
A long shot named Calcutta, owned by G. R. Allen and ridden by Johnny Corcoran, captured the new year handicap race in New Orleans for a purse of the race.
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New Orleans
Calcutta
G. R. Allen
Johnny Corcoran
Privy Council Demands Resolution Against Kato Policy
The privy council today asked for a resolution condemning the policy of the Kato cabinet. The move is described as unprecedented in Japanese political history.
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TORIC
Associated Press
Privy Council
Kato
Proposals Sought for Municipal Building Furnishings
High Point North Carolina city seeks proposals until January 1 1923 for carpentry and furnishing work for the Municipal Building project. Firms must have proven reputations and adequate facilities. Details from Harry Barton architect Greensboro NC. Mayor Hedrick reserves right to reject all bids.
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High Point
Ponar
N. C
Harry Barton
Greensboro
MO. W. Hedrick
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Wrightsville Beach
Cerer
Rea
Dal
Mr. Hammer
Guilford Real Estate
Furniture City
Dennis F. Keel
D. D
Reaves Infirmary
R. L. Pickett
N. C. Public Service Co
Clay Dol
Bey
Walter Brooks
Monroe
Phurston
Atlantic Insurancce and Realty Co
Atlantic Bank
Post Office
Wrenn Street
Cedar Chest Plant
Lane Company
Altavista
W. Russell Street
Thurston Street
City
J. J. Hamlin
Poston
Rankin Street
Green Street
Parkway
Milton Silver
L. C. Staith
White Way Motor Company
E. Main
Columbia Bicycle
Park Street
N.C
Dawley Furniture & Manufacturing Co
Charleston
W. Va
Enterprise If
M. C. Crowson
Atlantic Insurance & Realty Co
Telephone
Centennie
Greensboro Road
NEW Hall Brochet d. Ss
A. EB. Farrell
Elm Street
Southern Railroad
P. O
Hieh Pomi
Barker Bros
Elm St
Greensabora
J. Libba & Sons
J. N. Peachtree Street
Winston-Salem
N. Co
South Main
Victor Shoe Shop
Washington Street
Postofice
West Commerce Street
Thurston
S. Main
W. Russell St
Brice Bennett
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