Facts About High Point City Record 1916
Population 1916 15000 area four square miles elevation 940 feet mean temperature 58 degrees lowest death rate in state 1915 11.6 per thousand water supply from municipal plant electric power .66 KWE down five banks capital and surplus 350000 deposits 2415599.27 ten year increase 100 percent annual freight bill 1500000 total manufactured output past year 8000000 city manufactures 700 per resident per year across all inhabitants.
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High Point
City of Diversified Industries
Revolt Rises in Chile Led by Bernado O'Higgins
One hundred years ago today 1817 notes rising unrest in Chile under Bernado O'Higgins as the standard of revolt was raised again. Seventy five years ago today 2 Clarence King founder of the US Geological Survey, born at Newport Rhode Island, died December 24 1901 in Phoenix Arizona. Fifty years ago this year 867 reconstruction legislation dominated US politics as Congress acted on southern states.
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Chile
Bernado O'Higgins
Clarence King
United States Geological Survey
Newport
R. I
Phoenix, Ariz
United States
Congress
Senator Morrill Opposes Free Coinage in Senate
Twenty five years ago today Mr. Morrill of Vermont spoke against free coinage of silver and was answered by Mr. Teller of Colorado in the Senate.
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Morrill
Vermont
Senate
Teller
Colorado
Hat saves farmer from mud stuck load at main street pond
Narrator helps free a farmer trapped atop a hay load sunk in mud near a small pond on Main Street. A passerby hears the farmer’s thanks as they lift the hat and relocate the load, then return to the sidewalk and move on.
High Point Enterprise scoops bond withdrawal news
The High Point Enterprise and its Washington correspondent Parker R. Anderson reported first that the Cuban government and Senator Overman discussed withdrawing the bond suit and later confirmed its withdrawal ending the celebrated carpet bag bond episode. The paper notes its progress toward a fuller, sharper news presentation while acknowledging a tragic Philadelphia murder case and its grim impact on families.
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Washington
Bond
High Point
Lynching Deaths Reported Across States in 1916
The piece notes 51 African Americans were killed by mob violence in 1916 with Georgia recording 14 lynchings and little state punishment for perpetrators. It cites North Carolina two lynchings and an ineffective investigation, urging accountability and life terms to curb the mob law.
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Georgia
North Carolina
High Point Enterprise
High Point Builds New Streets To Replace Worn Thoroughfares
The article praises High Point citizens for funding and planning a new street system to replace worn, outdated roads. Ongoing wet weather has made the main thoroughfare nearly impassable, but construction aims to complete before next rainy season, creating a city renowned for its improved streets.
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High Point
Tragedy of Double Life Shocks Philadelphia and Atlantic City
A pretty girl dies in Philadelphia while a leading businessman and heir to a vast fortune commits suicide in Atlantic City. The sensational story, described as the inevitable, unsettles the business world before fading from headlines.
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Phia
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Pressroom Request List for New Sanctum
A note from the staff asks for essential items for a new work space to be christened Monday. They request a flat top desk three to four chairs a Persian rug two floors and two rooms pictures for walls two brass spittoons and any other small overlooked items. Signed Us.
Hello and Goodbye Killer: Painter Given 15 Days Workhouse
Michael F Angelo a 33 year old painter of West Twenty fourth street was sentenced to fifteen days in the workhouse after arraignment on a masher charge Detective Conway testified Angelo hugged a girl at Ninth avenue and Thirty fifth street shouting Hello kid The woman refused to complain citing notoriety in the court of Magistrate Simms in a men s night session New York World
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Michael F. Angelo
West Twenty-fourth Street
Simms
Conway
Second Branch Bureau
Michael
Ninth Avenue
Thirty-fifth Street
New York World
Schools Should Not Close For Epidemics
State board of health officials argue against closing schools during epidemics. They favor keeping schools open with a medical inspector and school nurse to control spread, noting cleanliness, good ventilation, and hygiene as key factors.
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State Board of Health
Yucatan Discovery Marked by Cordova’s 400th Anniversary
This year commemorates the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Yucatan by Ferdinand Cordova, highlighting a historic maritime milestone and its enduring legacy in exploration history.
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Yucatan
Fernandez Cordova
Statewide Governance and Western NC Development Highlighted
The Charlotte Observer notes Governor Bickett remains acting attorney general and will address the Cuban suit matters before sending another message to the legislature. It adds he cannot touch salaries but should advance Governor Craig’s push for western North Carolina development.
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Bickett
Craig
North Carolina
Charlotte Observer
Rural population drifts as city sales surge
A gentleman sells his country home on Manhattan island for 2 000 000 dollars amid a noted drift of rural residents to cities. Greensboro Daily News comments on the alarming trend.
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Manhattan Island
Greensboro
Wilmington Seen Best Site for New Paper Mill
North Carolina favors a Wilmington plant as the premier location with Savannah’s mill also thriving, according to the Wilmington Star. The piece highlights Wilmington as the preferred site for a new paper mill and notes Savannah’s mill success.
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North Carolina
Wilmington
Savannah
Wilmington Star
Making a Noise Like a Large Center of Population
Ashboro faces a housing famine as families seek to move in. The town notes low rent but argues lumber is cheaper locally and proposes building comfortable houses for arriving families while earning a reasonable rent profit.
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Ashboro
Border Tensions Highlight Militia View on Mexicans
A New York militiaman criticizes how Texans treat Mexicans on the border suggesting Mexicans should clear off the border to end the trouble, as quoted by the Wilmington Dispatch.
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New York
Wilmington Dispatch
Paper Mill Hope in North Carolina Stirs Local Pride
Henderson Dispatch notes cautious optimism for a new paper mill in North Carolina while cautioning against discarding local pride in favor of outsiders. The piece emphasizes retaining regional strengths while welcoming potential investment.
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North Carolina
Henderson Dispatch
Thomasville's Shady Past Reveals City History Gaps
The Thomasville Times invites older residents to share facts about the city’s early history after a run of missing items. Community members are urged to contribute information for publication.
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Thomasville
Mayor in Charlotte Backs German Peace Proposals
The Henderson Dispatch cites the Charlotte mayor sending hearty approval of the German peace proposals with no further discussion. The Asheville Times notes the absence of further debate.
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Charlotte
Henderson Dispatch
Asheville Times
Secretary Lansing and the auto grant amid cuts in salaries
In the midst of international tensions Secretary Lansing faces a reluctant Congress that will not raise the pay of his overworked assistants yet approves an official automobile for the premier. The note comes from Charlotte Newe detailing the paradox amid European war clouds.
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Lansing
Congress
Charlotte Newe
Piedmont North Carolina Offers Best Local Advantages
The Local Editor argues that along the Winston Salem to Tampa route no section surpasses Piedmont North Carolina in natural advantages and opportunities and urges fuller appreciation and utilization of these assets.
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Winston-Salem
Tampa
Florida
Piedmont North Carolina
Union Republican
Walter Murphy Elected Speaker Impresses State
The election of Walter Murphy as speaker of the house is met with strong approval across the state. Supporters and press praise his evident fitness for the role and expect him to make a notable record as speaker.
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Walter Murphy
Murphy
Salisbury
Pete
Salisbury Post
Americans pay sixty million dollars yearly for chewing gum
The article notes an estimated total expenditure of sixty million dollars by Americans on chewing gum each year, highlighting the sizable consumer spending in this product category.
Masonic Lodge Notice for January Meeting
Regular communication Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 344 Monday night January 8th at 7 30 o clock. Last communication before Grand Lodge, full attendance desired. A F Wall, W M. P V Kirkman, Secretary.
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Numa F. Reid Lodge
Grand Lodge
A. F. Wall
W. M
V. Kirkman
Carolina and Yadkin River Rail Schedule in Effect
The Carolina and Yadkin River Railway Company issues a timetable effective October 1, 1915 listing expected train arrivals and departures at stations shown. The stated times are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice.
Signs of good health and remedy from Mann Drug
The notice touts bright eyes clear skin alert brains and energetic movement as signs of good health. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets by Mann Drug Company as a remedy to relieve pain griping and nausea and to restore well being for stout persons.
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Mann Drug Company
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