High Point City Industrial Fact Summary 1916
Population 1916 15000 area four square miles elevation 940 feet mean temp 75 degrees lowest death rate 11.6 per thousand in 1915. Water from municipal plant cheap electricity six and a half cents per KWh. Five banks deposits 2,415,599.27 and capital 350,000. Freight bill 1,500,000 yearly. Total value of manufactured products 68,000,000. City manufactures 70 worth per resident each year.
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High Point
City of Diversified Industries
Centennial of Nathan S. Davis Birth and Milestones
One hundred years ago today 1817 Nathan S. Davis a noted physician educator was born in Chenango County New York and died in Chicago on June 16. Seventy five years ago today 1842 Col John C Fremont prepared for his first exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains. Fifty years ago today 1867 the judiciary committee began considering charges against President Andrew Johnson. Twenty five years ago today 1892 the first great electrical exhibition opened at the Crystal Palace near London.
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Nathan S. Davis
Chenago County
N. Y
Chicago
John C. Fremont
Rocky Mountains
Judiciary Committee of the Houses
Johnson
J. M. Ashley
Ohio
Crystal Palace
London
Turbulent Williams and Lawson in a Bostonian clash
A chaotic opinion piece notes Tumulty denying statements while Lawson spills details in a heated exchange. It questions Alyss, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, and a potential governor permit for drinking water. The piece hints at court decisions, Raleigh laws, and press finance notions.
Inquiries into the leak claim stir national nerves
The piece argues Lawson’s sanity should be tested amid explosive charges about pre release White House notes and Supreme Court decisions. It urges prompt scrutiny or confinement if mental ailment is proven and warns against unchallenged rumors from news wires.
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Supreme Court
Diet reforms proposed to curb high living costs
A Winston-Salem Sentinel excerpt argues high living costs may stem from poor diet rather than parcels post. It cites Chicago experiments showing proper diets reduce expenses, notes Berea College’s seven cent meals and weight gain with less eating, and urges simpler living to improve health and trim costs.
Poem on Texas Angers Guard Members in Enterprise
A recent Enterprise poem about Texas prompts claims that many national guardsmen could be arrested for expressing their views in plain English. The piece sparks debate over free speech and state loyalty amid regional sentiment.
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Texas
Lone Star State
Mackensen Urges Early Retirement for Rumanians
The commander Mackensen is reportedly intent on safeguarding Rumanian health by pushing for early retirements among the population, resulting in widespread senescence of service age groups.
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Mackensen
Texas and the Soldiers Opinionated on Border Stay
The article argues Texas faces harsh criticism from national guardsmen stationed at the border. It suggests the state’s climate rains and economy are blamed, and calls for action by Texas chambers of commerce to improve conditions. It notes soldiers will return home with mixed views about Texas and its incentives.
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Texas
National Guardsmen
Lone Star State
Tar Heelia
Texas Chambers of Commerce
United States
Flagman Herman Carved Up by Brakeman Franklin
In Connelly Springs near Hickory A E Herman of Catawba hurt with three knife wounds after a dispute with brakeman Franklin of Morganton. Franklin fled. witnesses say Franklin was aggressor while Herman denies attacking. Public schools reopened with 41 new students, total enrollment 763.
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Hickory
A. E. Herman
Catawba
Connelly Springs
Franklin
Morganton
Herman
Hickory Public Schools
J. B. Beard
Kernodle Veteran Pay Bill Clears Senate in Raleigh
The Senate approved Kernodle's Alamance bill allowing county commissioners to pay expenses for veterans attending reunions. Several similar measures have been introduced. Mayors from several cities prepared for today’s meeting as municipal officers discuss post amendment governance.
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Raleigh
Senate
Kernodle
Alamance
House
Association of Municipal Officers
North Carolina Ranks High In Crop Values In 1920 Report
In a national crop report North Carolina is listed 11th in crop value at 274.435 million dollars. The state leads in sweet potatoes and cotton per acre and ranks high in tobacco, Irish potatoes, rice, apples, peaches, and hay. Corn production falls to 53.65 million bushels this year from 64.05 million last year.
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Faleigh
National Department
North Carolina
High Point Ad Plan: Whistles and Bells to Boost Industry
A letter by Harry Foote urges High Point North Carolina to use synchronized city whistles and church bells at morning and noon start times and closing hours for one year. He argues the loud signals will advertise the city’s manufacturing strength to travelers and surrounding papers.
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High Point
N. C
United States
Commercial Club
Harry Foote
Gloria's Romance Finale At Broadway Theater
Broadway manager Stone presents a varied program headlined by the final episode of Gloria's Romance with Billie Burke. The bill includes Love's Reward, a Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley reel, a Nestor comedy, a L-Ko farce, and a Universal Weekly in pictures.
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Stone
Gloria
Billie Burke
Lois Weber
Phillips Smalley
Universal
Nestor
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Broadway
Purple Lady and Diamond from the Sky at Rose Today
Metro presents The Purple Lady with Ralph Herz and Irene Howley as part of a busy Rose program. Manager Mac Intyre aims to give value for money and shows the second episode of the $10,000 sequel to the Diamond from the Sky after yesterday’s premiere. The Purple Lady carries an acclaimed balanced cast.
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Metro
Ralph Herz
Irene Howley
the Rose Today
MacIntyre
High Point
BAPTISTS ACT IN CONCERT IN PROTEST TO PRESIDENT
Fayetteville January 9 committees appointed by Baptist conventions in nearly every southern state will act in concert to protest to President Wilson over General Funston's alleged efforts to curb Baptist ministers on the border. Senator John A. Oates explains the plan and says no date for the Washington visit has been set. Dr Hight C Moore coordinates North Carolina's memorial on the Gambrell incident and connects with other states.
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Fayetteville
Wilson
South
Fred Funston
United States
John A. Oates
North Carolina
Hight C. Moore
Raleigh
North Carolina Baptist Convention
Washington
Oates
Tick cleared land reduces southern cattle area
Atlanta January 9 1900 within three years 110000 square miles of southern territory have been cleared of the cattle tick but 419000 square miles remain to be cleared before the quarantine can be raised.
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Atlanta
Cure for Catarrh Reported in North Carolina Child
Mrs. P. A. Creech's child Selma, North Carolina, was cured of severe nasal catarrh after using Mrs. Joe Person's Remedy. The advertisement touts a 35 year record as a blood cleanser and tonic and encourages inquiry to the Person Remedy Company in Charlotte New York. Prices listed and testimonials promised with prepaid options.
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P. A. Creech
Selma
N. C
Joe Person
Person Remedy Company
Charlotte
N. Y
High Point furniture expo plan hinges on manufacturers
Prominent citizens discuss a proposed 50 000 dollar exposition building in High Point to host two large annual furniture expositions under one roof. Backers would fund 200 000 square feet if manufacturers lease floor space and commit to exhibits, with leadership offering swift erection by two potential investors.
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High Point
Alleged Labor Agent Is Arrested at Fayetteville
Norman Mc Nair a labor agent was arrested by Fayetteville police on request of Robeson county officials. He is charged with employing men to leave the state without paying the $1000 license required by North Carolina law. The request came from Maxton where he allegedly recruited men to go to Virginia. He was moved to Robeson county yesterday afternoon.
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Fayetteville
Norman McNair
Robeson County
North Carolina
McNair
Maxton
Virginia
High Point Township Tax Collector Seeks 1916 Taxes
Deputy sheriff and tax collector J L Parrish announces reappointment and invites citizens to visit office at 109 East Washington Street to settle 1916 state and county taxes. Personal signature: J L Parrish.
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High Point Township
East Washington Street
J. L. Parrish
D. S
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