High Point: Industrial Profile 1916 Population and Power
Industrial Department summary for High Point notes 1916 population 15 000 over four square miles elevation 940 feet mean temp 58 degrees. Lowest 1915 death rate 11.6 per thousand. Water from municipal plant. Cheap electric power 66 KWH. Five banks with 850 000 capital and surplus total deposits 2 415 599 27. Freight bill 1 500 000 yearly. Manufactured products valued at 8 000 000 last year. Annual per person production 700 dollars.
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High Point
City of Diversified Industries
Yale president Timothy Dwight dies in New Haven
One hundred years ago today 1817 Timothy Dwight president of Yale College died in New Haven. Born Northampton Mass May 14 1752. Seventy five years ago today 1842 William James philosopher educator born New York City died at Chocoma NH Aug 27 1910. Fifty years ago today 1867 Buenos Ayres rebellion resumes in Argentine confederation. Twenty five years ago today 1892 US Senate ratified Brussels treaty to suppress slave trade.
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Timothy Dwight
Yale College
New Haven
Northampton
Mass
William James
New York City
Chocoma
N. H
Buenos Ayres
Parodic Jabbers and Political Patter Echoes
A collage of quips about governors taxes cabinets and public life. Notes on prohibition promises resignations and odd curiosities include a push to make the mule the state bloodhound and Andrew Carnegie’s bid to become a newspaper man. The piece reflects a light satirical voice on public figures.
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Andrew Carnegie
Andy
Peace notes and NC gubernatorial outlook mix in era of war
A late note on peace negotiations is expected in the US Sunday as Europe eyes possible terms with the central powers. North Carolina voters will welcome Governor elect Thomas W. Bickett, praised for his campaign and anticipated to advance state progress.
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Germany
Judge Gary Sees U S Prosperity And Needs For Transport
Judge E H Gary head of a major industry delivers an annual review forecasting broad prosperity for the United States. He stresses independence due to vast wealth and productive capacity, cites the Philippines question, and calls for improved transportation and navigation laws to sustain business and employment.
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E. H. Gary
United States
Gary
Liberty of the press must stand against official criticism
The Asheville Citizen argues that freedom of the press cannot be stifled by threats of libel suits over editorial commentary on a county bond issue. It cites Daniels v Purnell and Pritchard to uphold press rights, noting officials are accountable to the people and criticism is essential to democracy.
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Daniels
News and Observer
Purnell
Pritchard
Mr. Daniels
North Carolina
United States
Asheville
Austro German Alliance Cemented by Entente Stance
Copenhagen despatch says the Austro German alliance has been cemented as Entente powers refuse to consider Germany peace overtures. Cologne Gazette Berlin correspondent notes the alliance would be shaken if the Entente had kept negotiations open for a future settlement.
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Germany
Cologne Gazette
Berlin
Native Guilford Man Is Dead In Danville
William F. Highfill 74 died after long illness at his daughter Mrs I L Lentz home on Stokes Street Danville Va Born in Guilford County 1843 he served in Civil War with company J Guilford County Regiment during four years of war He had lived in Danville 27 years.
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Danville
William F. Highfill
I. L. Lentz
Stokes Street
Mr. Highfill
Guilford County
Guilford County Regiment
Amusements at the Bijou This Week
Manager Stone offers a double feature with The Call of the Unicorn and The Hidden Sea starring Ethel Clayton and Holbrook Blinn. A benefit for the Woman's Club music department is planned for tomorrow with a strong program. organizers seek a large attendance. Programs for today and Friday are noted elsewhere.
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Stone
Ethel Clayton
Holbrook Blinn
Woman's Club of
High Point
Woman’s Club
Mystery of the Swamp at Rose Theater
Manager McIntyre of the Rose theater previews The Mystery of the Swamp, a Bluebird production described as a fresh mystery built on a new story with tense situations. The cast features familiar stars known to film fans by their first names.
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McIntyre
Rose Theater
Bluebird
Bluebirds
Merchants' Band of Statesville Organized
Statesville January meeting organized a town band with Dr. A. Turner as director and officers Earl Davis as president R O Harbin as vice president A L Mills as secretary treasurer and manager The Merchants' Band of Statesville will be the official name aided by the Merchants association in providing instruments and support Dr C A Turner praised as an efficient director.
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Statesville
A. Turner
Earl Davis
R. O. Harbin
A. L. Mills
Merchants’ Band of
C. A. Truner
Mitchiner Dies at Home in Franklin County
A. Dug Mitchiner, 68, longtime Franklin County resident and Perry's Baptist Church trustee, died Tuesday night at 10:30 at his home six miles west of Louisburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the family cemetery near his home. he is survived by his wife, one brother J R Mitchiner, three daughters Mrs Felix Banks Mrs C H Banks and Miss Laura Mitchiner, and three sons Rev John F Mitchiner James A Mitchiner and William F Mitchiner, all of near Franklinton.
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Louisburg
A. Dug Mitchiner
Franklin County
Mitchiner
Perry's Baptist
William F. Mitchiner
Franklinton
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Craig
Bickett
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Rome
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Lute
Thomas W. Bickett
Raleigh
Gover
Cupied
Hickory Record
Washington
Sam Farabee
S. L. Rotter
Antwerp
Libau
New York World
Philippine Islands
Continent
Tion
Thor
Ployer
Freedom of the Press
London
Copenhagen
Guilford
Broadway
the Merchants’ Band OF
A. Dug. Mitchiner
Dalton Street
Allen’s
Allen's
L. Mazer
S. Fifth Street
Philadelphia
Enterprise Office
White Oak Street
L. W. McFarland
W. A. Cecil
Ward Street
Enterprise
Smith Street
Snow Park
QO. C. Burton
Mt. Gilead
Mann Drug Company
Evans’ Store
I. L. Goldman
Comemree Street
Max Bones
Main St
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Yadkin River
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Peccetus Reterwhisus
Stetens
Caes Vestansaes
Thomasville
Gordontown
Sou
Deaton Ovsces Eeenee
Ifigh Rock
Gerdentown
V. Gally
Morris
Morris Plan Company
High Point Morris Plan Company
Bank of Commerce
Wachovia Bank and
J. Gurney Briggs
Mgr
J. A. Hart Drug Co
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