Morrison's Yes as Toleration Signals Policy Push
North Carolina lawmakers plan an early adjournment to receive Governor Morrison's biennial message outlining the administration's legislative program. Sealed, the plan will push a state owned shipping line, highway bond issue, fisheries modernization, and a farm land loan commission to aid tenant farmers.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
General Assembly
Morrison
Capitol
D. F. Giles
Farm Land Loan Commission
Giles
University of North Carolina
W. Few
Trinity
Baldwin seeks fair terms on wartime debt in joint appeal
In Washington the British Chancellor Stanley Baldwin told the joint debt funding commission that Britain desires a fair business settlement of its five billion dollar war debt. He emphasized no favors, only a square deal to protect both economies and assure repayment to the last cent.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Stanley Baldwin
Excheaner
American Debt Funding Commission
Baldwin
America
Mellon
American Commission
Aits
Treasury
Arrests in 1921 Gastonia road threat case tied to Grice kin
Robert Grice and John Carswell, father and uncle of a young woman in a four person party, were arrested on warrants for criminal assault and murder in the November 1921 highway hold up near Gastonia. John Ford was killed and another woman wounded as the party was halted on a country road. several suspects were detained and later released as police resumed activity.
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Gastonia
Robert Grice
John Carswell
Here
John Ford
Ransom Killian
Gasteria
Saat
Carswell
Tai Cer
Kings Mountain
Rawson Killian
Paster
Shoes Stolen From Shaw’s Car On Main Street
traveling shoe salesman Shaw offers a 5 reward for information leading to arrest of person or persons who stole five samples of ladies shoes and one sample of a man’s shoe from his automobile on Main street last Saturday night between 7 and 8. The samples were not in pairs and may be of little use.
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Sr Shaw
Main Street
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Lectionaires to Gather Tonight for Legion Post Meeting
Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion meets in the chamber of commerce rooms at 7 30 PM for its first yearly gathering. Real band music and meals are promised as officials plan the year’s program and outline future projects.
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Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club to Hold Officers Meeting
High Point Kiwanis officers and directors meet at the Sheraton hotel tomorrow night at 6 15. The session marks the first under a plan to hold the officers and directors meeting on the second Tuesday each month. The full club gathers for its regular meeting on Wednesday.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
Sheraton Hotel
Trolley Car Breaks Through Gates To Escape
A trolley car rushed along Main Street and wedged between safety gates at the Shain Street crossing. As a southbound train neared, the car forced its way through the lowering gates causing damage and leaving the gate arm missing.
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Shain Street
Senator Mendenhall Pushes Freight Bill and State Chamber
High Point long week end talk by Senator O. K. E. Mendenhall, 17th district, outlines a freight movement bill to ease transfers within North Carolina and a state chamber of commerce with a $290000 private fund. He notes governor Morrison may alter the plan to align with a proposed state department of commerce and expects bipartisan backing. He argues NC can support 10 million residents and promote immigration by showcasing opportunities.
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O. K E. Mendenhall
High Point
General Assembly
Mendenhall
Commeres
Railroad Committee
Railroad Committee Wio
North Carolina
Department of Ecommerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Notable High Point undertaker Sechrest a lifetime resident leader
High Point native Joseph Washington Sechrest, long time undertaker and funeral director, is portrayed as a pillar in local fraternal and civic life. The profile notes his roles in the High Point Council No 23, his 18 year tenure as financial secretary, state and national appearances, city council service, and partnership with son Robert H. Sechrest in the family business since 1897 with roots in carpentry and early embalming work.
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High Point
Joseph Washington Sechrest
Tie
Sechrest
High Point Council No. 23
Dr. C. An A
Organi Gation
Lodge
Sentinel
Order
Independent Order of
Fle
J. Robert Parker
Robert H. Sechrest
Hughes Note Sent to French in Reparations Talks
Washington reports that Secretary Hughes outlined a reparations settlement plan in New Haven and that the communication has reached Paris through official channels. The French reply remains undisclosed but is not an outright rejection, and the plan calls for international financiers to help formulate a solution.
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Washington
Jan
France
England
Hughs
New Haven
Hughes
Paris
Southern Railway to Build Selma Depot Mandamus
Mandamus proceedings filed by the corporation commission seek to compel Southern Railway to join with other lines in building a depot at Selma North Carolina. Hearings set before Wake Superior Court Judge E H Cranmer on January 29. The commission had warned of court penalties for noncompliance with the station order first issued in 1914, postponed due to wartime.
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Raleigh. Dan
Corporation Commission
Southern Railway Company
Selma
N. C
E. H. Cranmer
Wake Superior Court
Corporation Commis
Sion
Southern Railway
Seek to Change Trial of Red Thomas
Concord Jan 8 Affidavits in the petition for a change of venue in the murder trial of Red Thomas show conflicting statements. Defense says emotion in Cabarrus County would taint a fair trial while the state asserts a fair trial is possible. Grand jury organization was expected to delay until affidavits are presented. Thomas already had a first trial and was granted a new trial.
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Concord
Cabarrus County
Thomas
Greek Wrestlers Set for Tuesday Night Show in Harris Hall
Pete Dallas, claimed world Greek wrestling champion, faces Young Stecher in a match Tuesday at 8 o'clock in Harris Hall East Washington. Promoter R G Welborn completes arrangements with expected preliminaries drawing mat fans from High Point and other cities. Stecher, defeated by Fritz Hanson recently, is praised for strength and speed. Dallas has long wrestling history and is touted as the world Greek champion.
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Pete Dallas
Young Steacher
Harris’ Hall
East Washington Street
R. G. Welborn
North Carolina
Fritz Hanson
Winston-Salem
Stecher
Twin City
Steacher
Dalas
Mr. Welborn
High Point
French Force to Occupy Essen with Engineers and Customs
Paris January 8 The occupation of Essen by a small French force with engineers and customs officers is slated for Thursday morning a trusted source said. Belgian and Italian experts will accompany the expedition, with Belgians providing the infantry.
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Paris
Essen
Death of High Point Citizen J K M Woollen at 67
J K M Woollen longtime High Point resident and church worker died at his home on Morris Street after sudden heart disease. He had worked at Snow Lumber Co, previously ran a South Main grocery, and served as recording steward of South Main Street Methodist Episcopal church. Survived by widow Bettie Payne three children Junius George Woollen Francis Woollen and May Woollen. Funeral at South Main Street M E church with Rev T J Rogers and Rev J F Woosley. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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J. .K. M Woollen
High Point
Morris Street
Woollen
O. Sappenfield
South Main Street
Snow Lumber Co
Junius — George Woollen
Nethersville
Francis Woollen
Hillsdale
May Woollen
South Mittin Street
T. J. Rogers
J. FB. Woosley
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs William Bass Returns From Atlanta Visit
Mrs William Bass returned yesterday from Atlanta Georgia where she had been spending some time.
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William Bass
Atlanta, Ga
Funeral Held For W. C. Smith In Davidson County
William Clark Smith 70 died Friday while visiting his son A J Smith at 717 Vail Street. Funeral was conducted at Jackson Hill near Denton yesterday. Survived by widow Margaret Smith four sons A L Smith H D G A and J R Smith of Jackson Hill one daughter Mrs A L Ritch of High Point two brothers Q O M Smith and Cicero Smith two sisters Mrs N A Hartley and Mrs J E Hedrick.
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Clark Smith
Davidson County
A. Jr Smith
Vail Street
Jackson Hill
Denton
Mr. Smith
Margaret Smith
A. Li. Smith
High Point
J. R. Smith
A. L. Riteh
QO. M. Smith
Texas
Cicero Smith
N. A. Hartey
J. E. Hedrick
Cotton in Figures Show a Decline
New York January 8 The cotton market opened weaker influenced by European political worries easy Liverpool cables and lower foreign tax rates. First prices fell 20 to 30 points with January firming slightly during early trading as covering resumed and May quoted around 26.57.
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New York
Liverpool
Clark Urged for Tariff Commission Seat in Bi partisan Move
Washington report notes Senator Overman urges W A G Clark for a spot on the tariff commission. The nomination highlights bipartisan distribution as required by law. Clark is described as a longtime tariff commission expert and son of North Carolina Chief Justice Walter Clark.
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Washington
W. A. G. Clark
Tariff Commission
Harding
Senator Overman
North Carolina
Overman
Clark
Graham Clark
Walter Clark
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Commission
O ‘ We
Corne
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