Prohibition Progress Cited by Wheeler Report Across States
Reports from Frost Landis and Kohn at 350 Park Ave New York and the People Gas building in Chicago quote Wheeler claiming prohibition is making progress. General Andrews, head of prohibition, is in Miami under conditions that underscore the ongoing enforcement strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost, Landis and Kohn
Brunswick
Park Ave
New
People’s Gas
Higen Boulevard
Chicago
Wheeler
General Andrews
Prohibition
Miami
Taxable Wealth of Guilford Bounty in 1925
The taxable wealth of Guilford Bounty for 1925 stood at 168 millions. The reassessment year likely will lift its book value above £00 millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
First Day of Year Dedicates to Handshakes at White House
The article notes New Year activities with the president focusing on diplomacy and reduced armament as a global obligation. It questions Florida Governor’s motives in halting a mock bull fight and reports on the lack of factual basis for robbery charges tied to Esland bank indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
White House
Florida
Esland Bank
Englishman Cyrill Walker's Pinehurst Winter View
Cyril Walker arrives in North Carolina with a Panama hat and summer weather toys for Pinehurst. The Old Reliable notes Bishop Manning on the value of sports alongside prayer and polo as pleasing to God, while a Philadelphia Record quote mocks the sentiment with a garbled line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Walker
North Carolina
Pinehurst
Manning
Philadelphia Record
Coolidge asks Congress for funds for Geneva disarmament talks
President Coolidge seeks an appropriation to pay expenses of the American representative at the Geneva conference on disarmament called by the League of Nations. Opponents called irreconcilables may oppose but Congress will likely approve as a sane measure.
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Coolidge
Congress
Geneva
League of Nations
League
Judicial reforms discussed by state court leaders
The supreme court justices and superior court judges are conferencing on reforms to speed up justice. The public will be glad to know of this effort and its aim to strengthen public confidence in the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Supreme Court
Pittsburgh Judge Defies North Carolina Jury Bias Claim
A Pittsburgh judge refused to turn over a negro prisoner from Winston-Salem on prohibition charges, arguing a black man cannot get justice in North Carolina courts. The editorial condemns the judge as provincial, noting no black jurors have served in 20 years, and asserts North Carolina generally upholds equal justice in verdicts despite the case.
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Pittsburgh
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Drew
North Carolina Fights Typhoid With Vaccination Drive
The North Carolina State Board of Health reports its typhoid prevention program as highly effective. The state has moved from high typhoid death rates to one of the better records in the south, attributing the success to inoculation of thousands with anti-typhoid serum. The vaccination campaign, the first to vaccinate civilians broadly, has run for 11 years and marks a major health achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
North Carolina
State Health Board
Change in Van Lindley ownership outlined in NC nursery
The J. Van Lindley nursery and cut flower interests will be divided with A. J. Sykes taking over flower sales and Paul Lindley managing the nursery. Sykes is the founder’s son-in-law and has long served the flower side, while Lindley handled production. The article notes the firm’s historic role in North Carolina’s development, including the Sand Hill peach orchards.
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J. van Lindley
A. J. Sykes
Paul Lindley
Sykes
Lindley Company
Mr. Lindley
J. van Linley
Lindleys keep steady hand in growing local business
The passage notes that the Lindley family still holds a large stake and that the current management shows the same alertness to opportunities and diligence as in earlier years, indicating continued steady growth and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindleys
Investigators Find Mixed News In Cold Study
The Gorgas Memorial Institute report by Dr. Isaac A. Abt offers little new on colds, noting no surprise that illness from colds remains high. It cites civilized comforts as both a blessing and a risk, with loneliness and Arctic isolation seeming to reduce colds. The piece reflects on youthful optimism and enduring faith in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgas Memorial Institute
Isaac A. Abt
Dr. Abt
Institute
Idealist or Cynic Who Is Wiser
A cynical commencement speaker at a large university argues that the world values comfort, vanity, and profits over vision and conscience. He predicts disillusionment for graduates, while the young men, though skeptical, see the world as decent at heart despite cynicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynic
Ohio driver jailed after wrecking nine cars in city
An Ohio man was sent to the workhouse in Cleveland after his car plowed through nine vehicles before a halt was called. The piece lauds his weaving through traffic, praising bold driving as a motorists’ ideal, though condemns the need for jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland
Simplify Auto Taxes to Reduce Red Tape This Winter
The piece argues for combining taxes on automobiles into one payment to ease filings. It notes federal car purchase tax, state license taxes, driver license tax, gasoline taxes, and personal property tax. A single prepaid levy would cut bureaucratic waste and streamline government funding.
Police Court Docket Shows Weekend Violations
Judge Don McRae oversees a typical Monday session with traffic violations from the weekend. Cases include vagrancy for Minnie Sexton Brown with a 30 day suspended sentence, fines for reckless driving, drunken disorderly conduct, larceny charges bound over, and partial or full cost payments.
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Don McRae
Minnie Sexton Brown
Ed. Crawford
Asheboro
W. B. Vail
Fred White
W. C. Sapp
Will Johnson
William Dockery
Charles E. Hayes
Lee Gurley
Earl Wagner
Lareceny
Robert Spencer
Wiley Spencer
Arrested for Claiming To Be Famous Player
New Haven, Conn. Jan 4 Mystery over Colgate football star Eddie Tyron turning pro ends with Jack Weller of Rensselaer N Y arrested for posing as Tyron. Weller, as Tyron, was celebrated and borrowed funds to cover up, while Tyron’s mother denied the professional move. Weller faces a technical charge of idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Eddie Tyron
Colgate
Jack Weller
Rensselaer
N. Y
Tyron
Rombo
Saeisakpate
Miami
Fla
Weller
British trade origins Tied to wool and Baltic herrings
Early British overseas commerce is traced to exchanging native wool for Baltic Sea herrings, a foundational practice cited as one of the initial drivers of Britain’s global trade. The note highlights how natural resources and regional fisheries fostered early economic links and maritime exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic Sea
Italy’s Dowager Queen Margherita Dies at 74
Margherita of Savoy widow of Humbert, dies at 11 AM in Bordighera after pleural pneumonia and a cerebral blood clot. King Victor Emmanuel and royal family at her bedside. she celebrated her 74th birthday in November and was famed for charity, art, and science interests.
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Bordighera
Italy
Margherita
Victor Emmanuel
Humbert
Monza
Rome
Duke of
Genoa
Turin
Aosta
Florence
Naples
Savoy
Sismondini
Mussolini
Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
William F. R. Hill
Washington
Margherita Marieta Giovanna
Little St. Bernhard
Evians Les Bains
Switzerland
Ferdinand
Elizabeth of Saxe
Humbert of
Piedmont
Victor Emmanuel II
Gordon Merely Bruised When Struck By Auto
W. W. Gordon was struck near the Elwood hotel Saturday night about 6 30 by a car driven by Marvin Hlutchener. He suffered only slight bruises and shock and was rushed to Guilford General Hospital before being returned home.
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W. W. Gordon
Elwood Hotel
Marvin Hlutchener
Guilford General Hospital
Sechrest
Deficiency Request for Muscle Shoals Funds
President Coolidge asked Congress for a deficiency appropriation of 2.3 million dollars for the current fiscal year to support the government Muscle Shoals properties. The request was transmitted in a message to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals Properties
Coolidge
House
President asks Congress for funds for disarmament preparatory work
The president states the United States will join a preliminary inquiry on arms limitation. He emphasizes support for disarmament and notes no commitment to attend future conferences. He requests $50,000 to cover participation expenses in the preparatory commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preparatory Commission
United States
Congress
Furniture firms report steady 1925 sales and bright 1926 outlook
F N Tate president of Continental Furniture says the year just closed showed consistent demand and low prices with small profits, and 1926 looks very bright. Local manufacturers confirm high volume but thin margins, yet expect strong orders and continued lively furniture sales in coming months.
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F. N. Tate
Continental Furniture Company
Tate
Flinchum Funeral Rites Held Near Pilot Mountain
William P. Flinchum funeral services were conducted at Cedar Grove church near Pilot Mountain on Sunday afternoon. The funeral party departed from 502 Tate Street around 10 AM. Pallbearers included I. D. Venable, Robert Frye, Will Frye, W. D. Peeples, Elvin Sink, and R. M. Hodgin. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Flinchum
Cedar Grove Church
Pilot Mountain
Tate Street
I. D. Venable
Robert Frye
Will Frye
W. D. Peeples
Elvin Sink
R. M. Hodgin
Church
Life of John H. Wright Prominent Farmer Dies at Oak Hill
John H. Wright, prosperous farmer near Oak Hill school, died Sunday morning at 8:30 after pneumonia. Born October 30, 1847 in Davidson County, he was 78. Survived by Mattie K. Gray Burton, his wife since 1891, son Ralph Wright, brother J Franklin Wright of High Point, sister Mrs Martha Kennedy, and two grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p.m. at the Oak Hill Friends church with Miss Cora Lee Norman officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wright
Oak Hill
Davidson Ounty
Mattie K. Gray Burton
Ralph Wright
J. Franklin Wright
High Point
Martha H. Kennedy
Thomasville
Cora Lee Norman
Jennett Services Held Sunday at Friends Church
Services for B. C. Jennett were conducted at 3 p m Sunday at the Friends church with the Rev Tom Sykes assisted by Miss Clara Cox. Floral offerings were carried by Misses Mattie Muse Dorothy Haney Sybil Sullivan Edith Johnson and Nellie Beck. Pallbearers were F P Conrad J J McDowell R F Pierce V D Wall D M Bondurant A L McDowell. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Jennett
Friend’s Church
Tom Sykes
Clara Cox
Mattie Muse
Dorothy Haney
Sybil Sullivan
Edith Johnson
Nellie Beck
P. Conrad
J. McDowell
F, Pierce
V. D. Wall
M. Bondurant
Sherman Cain Dies at Home in Sherman
Andrew Sherman Cain died at his home at 115 Venable Street about 8 this morning after a Bright's disease and heart trouble illness. He was born in Guilford County on September 11, 1865 and spent his life in the area. He was twice married and a member of the Trophy Council Jr O U A M. He worked seven years for the Southern Railway and was a watchman at Myrtle Desk Company railroad crossing at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow five daughters Mesdames Capps Loman Bellfi Coy Elliott and R Loman of this city a son E D Cain of Kernersville and a step-son W S Cain of
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Andrew Sherman Cain
Venable Street
Bright
Guilford County
Trophy Council
Southern Railway Company
Myrtle Desk Company
Mesdames M. C. Capps
Greenboro
J. A. Loman
Greensboro
J. C. Bellfi Coy Elliott
R. C. Loman
City
E. D. Cain
Kernersville
W. S. Cain
Trinity man to be buried at Oakwood after Welch Memorial service
A well known resident near Greensboro, active in Pisgah M E church, attended Welch Memorial and Wesleyan Methodist churches. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 PM at Welch Memorial, under Rev. T R Pierce and Rev Hartley. Interment will follow at Oakwood.
O. L. Williams Veneer Co Increases Capital Stock and Its Investment Total
Raleigh January 4 AP The secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation and charter amendments. O L Williams Veneer Co High Point increases authorized stock from 100000 to 300000 and outstanding capital from 75000 to 220000. Other filings include Ahoskie Building Supplies Inc and Smoky Mountain Realty Company and Reed Realty renamed to Southern Realty and Bond Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
W. N. Everett
Ahoskie Building Supplies, Inc
Ahoskie
Claude Greene
A. M Browne
J. Bruce Brown
Bruce V. Green
Ahoskie, Smoky, Mountain
M. M. Chestown, Sr
Freeborn
Kester Walton
Asheville
Reed Realty Company
Reidsville
Southern Realty and Bond Corporation
O. L. Williams Veneer Company
High Point
Marie Prevost Opens At Broadhurst Today
Marie Prevost stars in Seven Sinners at the Broadhurst in a two day run with Clive Brook Heinie Conklin Claude Gillingwater Mathilde Brundage and Fred Kelsey in a Warner Bros classic directed by Lewis Milestone and Darryl Zanuck. A mystery comedy filled with thrills and laughs as seven crooks trapped in a country house play a game of cheating cheaters.
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Warner Bros
New Broadhurst Theater
Marie Prevost
Clive Brook
John Pattrick
Heinie Conklin
Claude Gillingwater
Mathilde Brundage
Fred Kelsey
Lewis Milestone
Darryl Francis Zanuck
Adlerika Claims Gas Relief for Mrs. McGinnis
An advertisement from Matton Drug Co at 107 No. Main St promotes Adlerika claiming gas relief and removal of old waste matter. It asserts improved digestion and mood, noting benefits for chronic constipation and urging readers to try the product.
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R. B. Terry Danhkilehara
BH. A. Cecil
C. M. Waynick
Dan R. Schroder
Avin
Iin
Ess
Associated Press
N. C
National Advertising Representatives
van Lindley
America
Gordon
Auto
Rapl Iy
Furniture
Flinchum
Grippe
Boz
John Wright
Jennett
Sherman
O. L. Willams Veneer Co
Broadhurst
Moffitt
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