Protest Meeting in Old Boston Sparks Rum War Debate
The Boston protest in Faneuil Hall and the Commons reflects anti prohibition sentiment and clashes with coast guard recruiters. Questioning whether the riot signals un Americanism or civil unrest, the piece notes a volatile mood in Massachusetts after killings of rum runners. Ida Tarbell’s civil war warning is cited as context.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall
Boston Commons
Massachusetts
Coast Guard
Ida Tarbell
Empty Stocking Fund Spent in High Point Welfare
The Empty Stocking fund raised by High Point residents through The Enterprise totaled 1801.58 spent on Christmas baskets and welfare needs with nearly 400 left for regular community welfare. Most purchases were made locally. only one ham purchase required leaving town to save four cents a pound.
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High Point
W. ©. Hammond
What It Means To Live An Abundant Life
A brief note cites Herbert Spencer on life as consciousness of relations to environment and death as nothing, framing abundant living through awareness of surroundings. The text presents a philosophical quotation and reflection without additional context or detail.
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Herbert Spencer
Life Beyond the Ordinary How to Enrich Old Age
The piece argues many live with limited relations and enviro nment while urging growth through knowledge and diverse interests. It cites businessmen, a former professor, and Cicero on enlarging life, then calls for large gifts to finance new dormitories supporting religious and educational work, urging action in the first half of the year.
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St. Louis
Cicero
Cato
Young Citizens in Politics in North Carolina
In North Carolina the rise of youth involvement in both parties grows as the Young People's Democratic Organization plans a Jackson Day dinner in Raleigh on March 15 with national Democratic leaders to address younger Democrats. Bailey plans to challenge Senator Simmons, energizing both camps to win youth support.
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North Carolina
Republican Party
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Democrats In the State Announced That A Young People's Organization
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Raleigh
National Democratic Organization
J. W. Bailey
F. M. Simmons
Simmons
Bailey
Time near for YMCA plant completion in High Point
The chamber of commerce urges finishing the YMCA building to serve the city and association. It notes the project has operated with limited equipment, has earned local trust, and seeks about 175000 dollars to complete and clear the property debt.
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Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Sie
Wachovia President Praises New Year Outlook and Stability
A column from Col. F. H. Fries of Wachovia Bank extols an optimistic financial outlook for the New Year. It argues the economic base is sound, stock values will align with real value, and the Federal Reserve and bankers will weather future strains. It lists wealth, industry, railways, and agriculture as solid supports and ends with a New Year blessing from the bank.
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North Carolina
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Federal Reserve System
United States
Facts Folly And Filosofy Before Christmas Subtexts
A reflective column recalls a crying girl on a High Point city bus who missed Santa, then muses on Christmas disappointment and resilience. It cites Leigh Hunt, Carlyle, Tennyson, Joaquin Miller, Cecil Rhodes, and Henry Ford, urging hopeful, steadfast spirit amid hardship and change.
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High Point
Santa Claus
Senators Simmons and Bailey in North Carolina politics
Readers discuss Senator Furnifold Simmons and challenger Josiah Bailey in North Carolina politics. The piece recalls past figures like Kitchin Caldwell and Bryan, praising Simmons while noting the era's anti Smithite tensions and the value of steadfast convictions amid changing times.
Durham Pastor Shot at Home in Suspected Hate Crime
Rev. F. E. Frank Lee of Calvary Methodist Episcopal church was wounded Friday night in a shooting at his Durham home. Police detained three black men as a major search continued, with bloodhounds used and the minister able to identify the attacker when he recovers. Lee had recently moved to Durham from Fayetteville and previously served in Kinston and Greensboro.
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Durham
Frank Lee
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Lee
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Kinston
Greensboro
Wall Collapse Buries Five Workmen in Warehouse
A section of a South Street paper warehouse wall collapsed during rebuilding, burying five workers. Two were killed and three injured. The fall was blamed on weakened structure and removal of charred beams.
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New York
South Street
Wall Collapse at Warehouse Kills Five Workers
Section of brick wall caved inward from above the third story and crashed through the floor. A heavy paper press and timbers tumbled down, burying five workers below. Rescue squads freed two men trapped under the 300 pound press. one died at the scene and another died en route to hospital. Constables arrested Jesse Wholman and Frank Colabella for homicide as investigators probed the warehouse accident in Brooklyn. Louis Siamarrom, 27, of Brooklyn, and an unidentified man nicknamed Red died.
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Louis Siamarrom
Brooklyn
Red
Jesse Wholman
Frank Colabella
Pershing Draft Sown In Nebraska Senate Bid
Lincoln Neb Jan 4 Marks Woods longtime Nebraska political and business leader and Pershing for president booster announced a plan to draft General John J Pershing for the United States Senate Norris a progressive Republican faces renomination August 19 Nebraskans would back Pershing to oppose Norris Pershing said he had not considered such an offer and Woods noted at least 50 leaders had discussed the idea with him including legionnaires and farmers
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Neb
Marks Woods
Nebraska
Pershing
John J. Pershing
United States
Woods
George W. Norris
Washington
Legion
Weather Halts Effort to Raise Movie Plane Wreckage
Cloudy weather and rough seas halted tug crews trying to raise two cabin monoplanes sunk off Santa Monica after colliding in mid air. Ten killed with seven still missing and three recovered on the day of the accident. Debris found by the Daisy M and the Diana tugs. Salt was later summoned to assist grappling efforts but abandoned due to seas.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Here
Salt
Rats and Cats in Close Neighborhood At Bloomfield Home
A Bloomfield Connecticut family reports a cat hiding in a closet with seven mice as rats infest their home. A neighbor’s cat was enlisted to help and bolted from the closet pursued by two mice.
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Bloomyvield
Conn
Charles F. Bird
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