Petition Seeks Ousting Greensboro City Manager Form
Former High Point city manager T J Murphy and ex mayor E J Stafford circulate a petition in Greensboro to call an election abolishing the city manager form and restoring the commission system. They plan to secure 25 percent of last vote names, aiming for a Wednesday target in hopes of a court review.
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Greensboro
T. J. Murphy
High Point
E. J. Stafford
City Commission
Stafford
Claude Kiser
Murphy
Gs City
Alleged Slayer of John Sutton in Custody
James Miller alias James Smith a Negro farm hand arrested in Baltimore after four days of interrogation confessed to the murder of John Sutton a farmer from Kinston North Carolina Sutton accused him of stealing corn and Cy the other man summoned police Miller admitted the theft and fired on Sutton after a car chase on a lonely road.
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Baltimore
John Sutton
Kinston
N. C
James Miller
James Smith
North Carolina
Sutton
Reward Raised for Arrest in Sutton Killing Near Kinston
Governor Morrison on October 4 offered a reward of 400 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of John Sutton, a farmer near Kinston last September. Baltimore police say James Miller confessed to the killing.
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Raleigh
Morrison
John Utton
Kinston
James Miller
Baltimore
Sutton
Parent-Teacher Meeting At South Main Street School
Tonight at 7 30 the Parent-Teacher Association of the South Main Street graded schools meets in the auditorium. W M Marr city schools superintendent Rev Milton Whitener PTA president Principal L R Johnson and Rev C P Cobl will speak. A key item is establishing a library for the school.
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Parent-Teacher Association of
South Main Street
W. M. Marr
Milton Whitener
L. R. Johnson
C. P. Cobl
Germany likely to default on 1923 deliveries, peers say
Paris reports expectation that Germany will be declared in default for 1923 merchandise deliveries at the reparations commission meeting tomorrow. Memel in the Baltic region reports heavy street fighting with Lithuanians close to complete control. Bochum and Geisenkirchen occupation noted as French advance in Ruhr region.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Reparations Commission
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiter
Memel
Baltic
Protest halts work in Essen over French occupation
A half hour work stoppage occurred in Essen as demonstrators protested the French occupation. Outside French headquarters a crowd voiced anti French sentiment with speeches and songs. French forces tightened the occupation, moving troops and tanks from the old zone after coal magnates repudiated the resumption of deliveries.
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Essen
Associated Press
German reparations decree shocks Ruhr coal trade
The German reparations commission bans Ruhr coal and coke sales to France and Belgium even with payment. The move signals a potential clash with France as the French government may respond with drastic action. In other news the Commerce Department reports wheat exports at 633000 bushels and corn exports at 1421000 bushels for the week ending January 13.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Ruhr
France
Belgium
Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Glue litigation case settled favorable to Kane glue users
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second District ruled Kane glue from Kane Manufacturing Co not infringing Perkins Glue Co patents in the Standard Furniture Co case. The decision, announced by A N Grossman, covers other Kane glue defendants Gould Manufacturing Co Wisconsin Chair Co and similar actions.
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United States Court of Appeals
Perking Glue Co
Standard Furniture Co
Court of Appeals
A. N. Grossman
Kane Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Kane
Perkins Glue Co
United States Court of Appeals For the Second District
Grossman
Gould Manufacturing Co
Wisconsin Chair Co
Perkins Manufacturing
Fall injures Jesse Gray on Harris building steps
Jesse Gray of High Point suffered a deep head wound after a fall while descending the steps to Rochelle's studio in the Harris building. He was taken to Dr. W. R. McCain’s office for treatment.
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Jesse Gray
High Point
Rochelle
Harris Building
Gray
W. R. McCain
Appointment of Everett Meets With Much Favor
Raleigh dispatch reports strong support for W. N. Everett as secretary of state nominee to replace J. Bryan Grimes. Lawmakers seek a plan for dual office service, with Everett stepping from Richmond council duties to the secretary role without losing assembly representation. The governor’s choice is broadly praised and a Thursday hearing on the ship bill is scheduled, with business leaders expected.
Funeral held for B. J. Savage of Stokes County
Funeral services for B. J. Savage, a wealthy and beloved Stokes County resident, were held at the Pinnacle Methodist Protestant Church with Rev. Snoke and Rev. Long officiating. More than 75 automobiles accompanied the procession. he is survived by his widow, five children, and siblings J. E. Savage, Mrs. W. B. Marshall, N. B. Savage, D. A. Savage, and Mrs. E. P. Edwards.
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B. J. Savage
Stokes County
Germant
Pinnacle
Mr. Snoke
Mr. Long
Savage
J. E. Savage
W. B. Marshall
This City
N. B. Savage
Trinity
D. A. Savage
Kernersville
E. P. Edwards
Tobaccoville
High Point
Trial Of Will Clark Underway In Guilford Court
Guilford Superior Court opens a criminal term with the trial of Will Clark a High Point Negro charged with theft of a trunk and other property. The court also schedules jail cases to clear the facility.
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Greensboro
Guilford Superior Court
Will Clark
Captain Manning Visitor to City
Captain John Manning of Oakley Ss C visited High Point yesterday as a guest of Mr and Mrs DD T Andrews. Manning a prominent Oakley businessman is touring the area with intentions to locate a business in High Point.
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John Manning
Oakley, Ss. C
DD. T. Andrews
Manning
Oakley
High Point
Free Clinics Planned for Crippled by Viennese Surgeon
New York health commissioner Dr. Royal S. Copeland announces arrangements with Dr. Adolph Lorenz to hold a series of free clinics for crippled persons at the department. The initiative aims to provide medical assistance to those in need and improve access to surgical care.
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New York
Royal S. Copeland
Adolph Lorenz
First Baptists Bid For City Lot At Auction Today
The First Baptist church may acquire the North Main street lot at 380 per front foot if the City Council approves the noon sale. Only two bidders, the church and Dr. T. M. Stanton, offered 800 per front foot. Councilman Ingram and City Manager Pickett supervised. The council reportedly will not sanction the sale at that price.
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Church
First Baptist Church
Main Street
BE. K. Ingram
M. H. Shipplett
T. M. Stanton
James A. Clark
A. EF. Tate
Ingram
R. L. Pickett
North Main
Church Streets
Skipwith Named in Klan Hearing in Bastrop
In Bastrop Louisiana on January 16 sheriff Fred Carpenter denied that any commissions had been issued to deputize Capt. J. K. Skipwith or others to arrest Alonzo Braddock. Braddock testified he was seized at home and brought to Bastrop to be turned over to the sheriff by Skipwith and several men.
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Bastrop
Fred Carpenter
Morehouse Parish
J. K. Skipwith
Ku Klux Klan
Alonzo Braddock
Skipwith
Sherif
Braddock
Capt. Swipwith
Marvin Pickett
Benton Pratt
Mr. Metatest
Dave Cox
Shipwith
McVey Yeung
Fred Cobb
Lorrie Calhouft
Expect Flood of Bills This Week in North Carolina Assembly
Raleigh. The North Carolina general assembly, recalled after the death of J. Bryan Grimes, will hold a short session tonight. Officials expect the real bill on state printing charges to be acted on and anticipate several statewide measures, including the governor’s ship proposal, reaching the Senate floor by Friday. A night session is possible as a large number of bills are expected to be introduced in both chambers.
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Raleigh
Morrison
W. N. Everett
J. Bryan Grimes
Richmond
General Assembly
Everett
Capitol
Assembly
Lim
Associated Press
North Carolina General Assembly
Sembly
Senate
Leader of Bandit Gang Found Dead in Denver Garage
The leader of the bandits in the December 8 Denver mint robbery is found dead in a Capitol Hill garage. A gunshot wound to the heart, a large caliber revolver in his pocket, and a car with a rifle and a pump shotgun are recovered. The body lay in the front seat, frozen, with an overcoat thrown over him.
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Denver
Colo
Federal Reserve Bank
Denver Mint
Mint
Capitol Hill District
Texas Boundary Fixed by Court in Red River Case
The U S Supreme Court fixed the south cut bank of the Red River as the boundary between Texas and Oklahoma in the Red River case. The decision settles competing claims by the United States and Texas and sets the boundary along the river’s south bank for most of the stretch, including the big bend area.
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Texas
Washington
Red River
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
United States
Big Bend
Caliph Abdul Medjid Effendi Set At 12000 Monthly
Constantinople reports the new Caliph Abdul Medjid Effendi will receive a monthly allowance of 12000 dollars. Family members of the imperial line will also be paid, excluding those related only by marriage.
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Constantinople
Abdul Medjid Effendi
Communists Join War Protests in Germany After France Arrival
The Lokal Anzeiger reports all work halted in Bochum as excitement spreads. Communists distribute leaflets advocating war with France and call for Chancellor Dun0 to resign.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Bochum
Lokal Anzieger
France
Duno
Coal Commission Reports High Prices Tied to Industry Instability
Washington January 15 The United States Coal Commission briefs Congress on the coal shortage noting instability in mining labor transportation and over development as primary causes. It expects an agreement to avert a widespread April 1 strike and stresses continued study of wages employment profits and costs.
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United States Coal Commission
Congress
Tohn Hays Hammond
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey
Clark Howell
Athenia
Marshall
Charles P. Neill
Edward T. Devine
Arlsthaler
Winter Opened Furniture Show Attracts Nationwide Buyers
The Southern Furniture exposition opened at the mammoth exposition building on S Main, drawing buyers from across the United States. Over 75 registrations today, with hundreds more expected. exhibitors on ten sold floors report strong demand and high quality. Notable attendees include W J Bradshaw Co and J Brenner Co among others. show runs through January 27.
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Juyers
United States
S. Main Street
Sig
Charles F. Long
High Point
North Carolina
W. J. Bradshaw
W. J. Bradshaw & Co
Wilwington
Arthur L. Yelvington
Yelvington Osborne
Miami, Fla
Edward C. Davis
Reward Offered for Return of Essex Coach
Charles L. Amos posts a 100 dollar reward for the return of his new Essex coach stolen from in front of Wesley Memorial Methodist church during a Sunday service. The car, under 100 miles, was taken between 7:30 and 8:30, had motor 99670 and car number 515940, with black paint gray upholstery Goodyear non skid tires and figure 8 bumpers.
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Charles L. Amos
Essex
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Amos
Goodyear
Carolina and Yadkin River railroad to be sold tomorrow
The Carolina and Yadkin River railroad a short line between High Rock and High Point over 85 miles will be sold at auction in the post office building tomorrow at 12 o clock The court ordered the sale with a bid set at 200000 Dr W A Hayes has been confined to his room for several days with influenza friends express regret
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Carolina and Yadkin River
High Rock
High Point
W. A. Hayes
Funeral for Thomasville figure George Yow lies today
Funeral services for George H. Yow were held this afternoon at 3 o clock at Main Street Methodist Church Thomasville with Rev A C Gibbs and local ministers officiating The longtime resident died Saturday night aged 65 He leaves his widow Lida Lambeth nine children plus a sister Mrs L B Leach and other relatives The Masons conducted graveside rites and he was a lifelong church worker community leader and music book lover.
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George H. Yow
Thomasville
Main Street Methodist Church
That Place
A. C. Gibbs
R. M. Courtney
W. A. Lambeth
Gastonia
Mr. Yow
Lida Lambeth
Piedmont Carolina
Masons
L. B. Leach
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Gate City
Tom Murphy
Mégeo
Chrtie
Bulletins
Stinnes’ Steel Works
Geisenkirchen
U. U. S. Court of Appeals
Max Gardner
Mr. Bailey
Sena
Captain Manning
First Baptists
KLAN
Caliph
Coal Commission
Long
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