Santa Isabel Wreck Kills Over Two Hundred Off Villa Garcia
The Spanish steamer Santa Isabel went down near Villa Garcia after a violent storm with 214 deaths reported and 56 survivors. Many bodies washed ashore and families were drowned. passengers stayed in cabins during the tempest. The captain is grievously injured and not expected to recover. An infant passenger survived while parents are believed lost.
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Madrid
Spain
Santa Isabel
Villa Garcia
Cadiz
1921 North Carolina session to begin with salary talks
Raleigh reports the 1921 General Assembly plans a caucus tonight to name chairs and push a salary increase for state officials. Key figures include Lt Governor O. Max Gardner and W. B. Cooper with Harry Grier and John Dawson shaping education and judiciary posts amid repeal debates and inauguration timelines.
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Ralegh
O. Max Gardner
W. B. Cooper
General Assembly
Democratic Party
Harry Grier
Fredell
John Dawson
Lenoir
Dawson
Sesson
House
Senate
Cameron Morrison
North Carolina
David P. Dellinger
Miss Wellborne
Wilkes County
Emerson to Direct Elks Minstrel at Orpheum
The Elks minstrel show at the Orpheum theater on January 18 and 19 will be directed by Frank Emerson after Billy Purl fell ill. Rehearsals last night allotted vocal and comic roles, with two unusual acts found by Beverly Thurman. A daily street parade is planned as part of the program.
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Elks
Orpheum Theater
West Broad Street
Emerson
The
Salisbury Lodge of Elks
Billy Purl
Pennsylvania
Frank Emerson
Ben
Beverly Thurman
U. S. Court Rules Against Packers
Washington January 4. Justice Stafford sustains government objections to stockyard holdings div orcement plans by major packers. Court requires early complete divestment and that divorce be via receivership or sale unless defendants present an acceptable plan with time extensions.
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Washington
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
New Vestry Elected for St. Marys Church Year
The 1921 vestry of St. Marys Episcopal church was elected at a meeting held last night. The next meeting will be Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M Crowson. New vestry members include Beverly R Thurman Robert K Stewart R F J Johnson Isaac Fidler EF P Walker James Stewart H I Cofheld M C Crowson and L R Stewart.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
M.¢. Crowson
Beverly R. Thurman
Robert K. Stewart
R. F. J. Johnson
Isaac Fidler
EF. P. Walker
James Stewart
H. I. Cofheld
M. C. Crowson
L. R Stewart
Oil Painting Scares Thief and Sparks Escape
A Frank Duveneck painting in the Glencoe home of William Chrisman frightened a burglar who had entered early Sunday. He gathered valuables into a sack but fled after Mrs. Chrisman pressed a light switch revealing the monster portrait with gleaming eyes reflected in a mirror.
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Chicago
Frank Duveneck
Cincinnati
William Chrisman
Glencoe
Guilford County Almshouse to Build Modern Plant
A county committee recommends retaining 50 acres of the Guilford County home farm, selling the rest to fund a modern plant at the almshouse. Estimated cost about $125,000 with $10,000 saved by using part of the existing building. A. E. Tate and Sternberger lead the effort, with Harry Barton drawing the initial sketch. The board may tour other county homes for ideas, aiming to start early spring.
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Guilford County
Board of County Commissioners
Greensboro
Almshouse
Kr. Sternberger
Harry Barton
Barton
A. E. Tate
High Point
Minister Preaches on Judas at East End Church
Rev. A. L. Lucas of East End Methodist spoke to a large audience Sunday night about Judas. He warned each person may fall to their own besetting sin and urged fighting sin while noting Judas’ failed opportunities and the betrayal at the Last Supper.
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A. L. Lucas
East End Methodist Church
Judas
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Mr. Lucas
Local Merchant Leander J Jones Declared Bankrupt in Greensboro
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday in Greensboro. Leander J Jones of High Point, a grocer, is adjudged a bankrupt. The case is referred to referee Clifford Frazier. E D Steel named attorney for the bankrupt. E A Hatcher appointed receiver. Liabilities listed at 3900 dollars with assets around 5445 dollars.
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R. L. Blalock
Federal Court
Greensboro
Leander J. Jones
High Point
Clifford Frazier
E. D. Steel
E. A. Hatcher
Dipok
High Point Shooting Injures Two Negroes as Alford Escapes
Ida Waxler and James Waxler were seriously wounded by pistol fire last night near Hamilton street. Roy Alford, the alleged shooter, fled after the ambush as police and witnesses described a deadly attack aimed at the Waxler family.
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James Waxler
Roy Alford
Ida Waxler
High Point
Alford
Jane
Moore
Greensboro
Hamilton Street
Ida Wakxler
James Wakxler
Jim
Jane Moore
Friger
Cotton Market Quotations in New York
Yesterday's advance gave way to nervous fluctuation in the cotton market. Liverpool bought up to expected levels but selling orders caused early declines on July, while other months showed modest gains. Futures opened barely steady with January at 15.65 and December at 14.90 for October.
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New York
Liverpool
Senate Hearing Begins Recount in Ford Newberry Michigan Primary
In Washington the senate elections committee starts a recount of the Michigan primary between Henry Ford and Senator Newberry. A twenty teller board with attorneys and supervisors will conduct the process, expected to take weeks, as the first step in a broader probe with daily vote-status updates.
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Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Michigan
Henry Ford
Newberry
Senate
Robbers Hit Salisbury Dry Goods Store
A. Turick’s dry goods shop on East Corncil Street was robbed last night. Thieves pried in through a rear window, took shirts suits blankets silk shirts shoes jewelry and other items. Loss estimated at 1500 to 2000 dollars. robbers’ identities not yet known.
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Salisbury
A. Turick
East Corncil Street
Nurick
Cuban President Blocks Cable Landing At Cajamar
On instruction of the Cuban president two Havana port police officers were sent to Cajamar to stop the Western Union Telegraph Barbadoes cable landing. The reason remains unclear though permits were reportedly granted and the company prepared for arrival. Marine forces might be deployed if the order is not obeyed.
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Havana
Cajamar
Western Union Telegraph Company
Barbadoes
Western Union Company
Secretary Colby Returns From South America
Bainbridge Colby the American secretary of state and his party left Buenos Aires to return to the United States. He said he was deeply impressed by the cordial welcome he received in Brazil Uruguay and Argentina capitals during the trip.
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Washington
Florida
House
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
W. F. White
Jones
Live Oak
Republican Campaign Committee
Sewanee County
W. H. Lyle
House Census Committee
Pinkham
Massachusetts
Congress
Supreme Court
Seigel
Georgia
Representative Bee
Texas
Buenos Aires
Bainbridge Colby
United States
Colby
Associated Press
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentine
Mob lynches Negro Slayer in Meridian
Meridian Mississippi January 4 Robet Lewis a negro was lynched here today after being arrested for killing Cr W Greer a night watchman in the Southern railway yards A mob of about two hundred men forced Policeman Charles Reese to surrender the suspect.
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Meridian
Miss
Robert Lewis
Cr. W. Greer
Southern Railway
Charles Reese
Florida Has New Governor
Cary A. Hardee of Live Oak took the oath as Florida governor on the capitol east portico amid a grand inaugural parade. He succeeds Sidney J. Catts in a historically elaborate inauguration day fete.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Cary A. Hardee
Live Oak
Florida
Capitol
Hardeen
Sidney J. Catts
Treasury reports large drop in public debt at year end
Treasury announces a $192,932,075 decrease in the public debt during December 1920. The gross debt fell from $24,175,156,244 on November 30 to $23,982,224,168 on December 31, a quarterly decline of $105,191,196 and a total change from September 30.
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Washington
Treasury
Price Offended Him New York Jane
A short local note recalls Giovanni Bliosi reacting to fifteen cents for a shoe shine in New York. Detective Bing hits him on the nose. Magistrate J Nolan orders the prisoner released as fifteen cents is deemed excessive.
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Price
New York
Jane
Giovanni Bliosi
Bing
Wolfe
J. Nolan
New Viquiis at the Orpheum Orchestra
Frank Williams, famed as a top south violinist, arrives noon to join the Orpheum theater orchestra. His career spans leading duties with the Boston Ideal Opera company, tours across the south, and long stints in Greensboro Montgomery and South Carolina, ending with selection by the Orpheum management to fill the missing band.
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Frank Williams
South
Orpheum Theater
Williams
High Point
Rock Hill
U S. C
Boston Ideal Opera Company
Mr. Williams
Greensboro
Mongomery
Ala
John Rees
Montgomery
North Carolina
Municipal Theater
South Carolina
The
Orpheum
Two Local Store Owners Bankrupt in Greensboro
Burrus and Pearson, High Point clothing merchants, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Greensboro. They report 6000 in debt, assets around 454700, and liabilities of 86909. Attorney T. J. Yold named for the bankrupts after efforts to avoid filing failed. The duo, recently discharged veterans who opened the store after service, faced robbery losses contributing to the bankruptcy.
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Burrus and Pearson
Greensboro
T. J. Yold
Burrus
Pearson
High Point
City Reports Two Whooping Cough Cases in High Point
Dr. W M Jones county health officer submitted to the board of commissioners in Greensboro that High Point has only two cases of whooping cough. The county as a whole is in good condition regarding infectious diseases.
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W. M. Jones
Board of Commissioners
Greensboro
High Point
No Paith in Wwids Sends McGraw Back to Minors
New York January 4 John McGraw says he has no time for youth he sent 19 players back to the minors while still negotiating to acquire or swap veteran stars for his major league club.
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No Paith
Wwids
New York
John McGraw
Negro Bellhop Charged After Hotel Attack in Greenville
In Greenville D C on January 4 Fred Sales a Black bellman was arrested and charged with attacking a young white woman in a local hotel yesterday The woman who made the charge was arrested for disorderly conduct.
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Negro Bellhop
Greenville
D. C
Fred Sales
Sales
Ghurgh Appeals For More Dignity In Ministry Portrayals
The public morals board of the Methodist Episcopal church launches a campaign to stop discourteous depictions of Protestant ministers by cartoonists writers and actors on stage and in films. It urges congregations to accept humor but notes Catholics portray priests favorably and calls Protestants to demand courtesy.
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Washington
Public Morals Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bryson to push juvenile court law amendments in South Carolina
Representative Joseph R. Bryson will introduce a bill at the coming session to amend the state juvenile court law. The measure aims to improve court operation in established and future municipalities, making the system more satisfactory and attractive across the state.
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Greenville
S. C
South Carolina
Joseph R. Bryson
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Weade
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Elks Show
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Methodist Board
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