High Point Seeks Coed College Location Against Greensboro
High Point business leaders backed by the chamber of commerce plan to lobby for a Methodist Protestant college to be located in the area. They will host the NC conference committee and, if needed, send delegates to Greensboro to press High Point as the site, arguing the city offers ideal opportunities for the institution.
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High Point
North Carolina
Methodist Protestant Church
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Comerce
Greensboro
Gate City
Rebuild Winston Salem Road Hinges on Legislature Action
Guilford County Highway Commission member J Elwood Cox says the Winston Sal em road from High Point to the Forsyth line will be built. The delay stems from possible legislative action on a $2,000,000 bond issue and bond prices. Lassiter and Co expects to pave to Archdale once Randolph line work finishes.
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Guilford County Highway Commission
Winston- Salem
High Point
Forsyth County
J. Elwood Cox
Cox
Highway Commission
Twin City
Winston-Salem
Robert G. Lassiter
Archdale
Randolph County
Citizens Give To Charities In Partial Subscriptions
Not more than half the 6000 pledged for the Associated Charities maintenance has been subscribed. Mrs. Frank Gurley reports receipts since the last list, including contributions from Mrs. Henry White five dollars Mr Witcher six dollars fifty cents Mrs Mollie York five dollars Captain A M Rankin ten dollars and others totaling several gifts.
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Associated Charities
Frank Gurley
Henry White
Witcher
Mollie York
A. M. Rankin
N. E. Russell
CC. H. Marriner
E. E. Edmondson
William Four Hotels
J. H. Dobbs
Carol Singers
W. D. Buegess
B. C. Harmon
Pattie Newlin
High Point Raises Help for European Child Relief Fund
High Point has contributed 3105.20 to the European Child relief fund and sent earlier 2216.40 plus 288.86 in recent days to state chairman Henry A. Page. The city was asked to raise 5000 for 500 children until harvest, and organizers expect completion in weeks. J. Elwood Cox serves as local chairman.
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High Point
Europe
Henry A. Page
Mr. Page
J. Elwood Cox
Vote Is Close In School Bond Election Near 2 P M Victory Hoped
At 2 o'clock this afternoon proponents rallied to pass the $600000 central high school bond issue. Of 888 votes cast, 798 in favor and 90 against, 247 more affirmative votes were needed to reach a simple majority of the 2089 registered voters. Bond supporters aimed to secure 200 to 300 more votes by sundown to carry the measure.
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Northside
W C. Jones
North Main Street
Bond
Antis
Greensboro Passes One Million Dollar Bond Issue
Greensboro voters approved a 1,009,600 bond issue for the city school system. With a strong turnout in High Point style, about 675 yes votes and 660 votes aiding victory secured the measure by roughly 200, signaling a major upgrade to the county seat’s schools.
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Greensboro
High Post
Gate City
Swain bill clears both houses as NC legislature acts
In Raleigh on January 18 the Swain bill to probe the state building commission and the state architect passed both chambers. A separate measure would fund the North Carolina orthopedic hospital for crippled children with $100,000 to complete and $37,500 annual maintenance. The day also approved a Lee birthday celebration program and a retirement pay proposal for long serving judges. In Florence County a man killed his mother, sister, two adopted children, and then himself amid financial and family troubles.
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Raleigh
Swain
State Building Commission
Woltz
Carpenter
North Carolina
Stanley Windhorn
Supreme and Superior Court
Senate
McCain
Charlotte
S. C
State
L. S
Mysterious New Bern Fire Destroys Six Homes
Fire department officials seek state investigators after a blaze last night wiped out six dwellings in New Bern North Carolina. The flames left twelve residents homeless and caused an estimated $25,000 in losses as investigators probe possible causes.
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New Bern
N. C
Fire Department
State Public Safety Department
Ban On Tux Except At Stag Party
Chicago January 18. The merchant tailors designers association bans tuxedo coats in front of women at social functions except stag parties. J L Severin of Chicago, president of the association, says the tuxedo is tabooed and not correctly dressed.
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Chicago
Merchant Tailors’ Designers Association
J. L. Severin
Severin
Monroe Chamber Watches High Point Vote
A Monroe telegram to the chamber of commerce notes the city recently voted two hundred thousand dollars for High schools and asks High Point to support the effort, urging that funds for education be as valued as good automobile tracks.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Monroe Chamber OF
Japanese naval holiday plan seen as cost curtailment
At Rio on January 17, former Japanese premier Maruis Okima calls the proposed naval holiday a device to cut American expenditures and aid the United States. He says America consulted Britain and questions Japan's ability to join while its own naval program hinges on defense.
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Rio
Associated Press
Japan
Great Britain
United States
America
Maruis Okima
Okima
Federal troops sought for Alabama mine strike district
The United Mine Workers of America delivered to the White House a request for federal troops to replace National Guardsmen in the Alabama mine strike district. Officials said any action should come from the state governor and be referred to the War Department for consideration.
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Washington
Alabama
White House
United Mine Workers of America
War Department
Alabama Governor Says Militia Handles Coal Strike
Governor Kildy declared the state militia can cope with the coal field strike in Alabama and that he will not seek federal troops.
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Montgomery
Ala
Kildy
Alabama
Soldiers tied to Alabama mine strike killings in Jasper
United Mine Workers officials say they are not surprised by the arrest of eleven Alabama National Guard soldiers in Jasper. The guardsmen are accused in the killing of coal miner William Baird during the strike zone incident last November while Baird was jailed on a murder charge.
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Jasper
Ala
Illiam Baird
Alabama National Guard
Guy Cannon
Clyde Springer
Birmingham
Wilkinson
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
William Baird
Baird
Fourteen Divorces Granted in Guilford Superior Court
Guilford Superior Court in Greensboro granted fourteen divorce decrees as Judge T B Finley presided over civil term likely to last the week. Listed are Fannie Warren vs Wesley Warren Mollie Kesler vs George Kessler Bertie Brame vs W H Brame Nellie Trogdon vs Oscar Trogdon Lee Averett vs Gertrude Averett Myrtle Bennett vs Arthur Bennett Emma Murray vs Sam Murray Calvin Wyrick vs Adeline Wyrick Estelle Harris vs Albert Harris Mattie Harville vs Lewis Harris Eva Greer vs Kent Greer A Spencer vs Sadie Spencer Bessie Goff vs J A Goff Gladys Barbour vs J F Barbour. Most divorces granted for unfaithfulness. Alice Lee awarded bed and board from John W. Lee. J A Tate Co. awarded 205 against Charles Hardesty for breach of contract.
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Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
T. B. Finley
North Wilkesboro
Fannie Warren
Wesley Warren
Mollie Kesler
George Kessler
Bertie Brame
W. H. Brame
Nellie Trogdon
Oscar Trogdon
Lee Averett
Gertrude Averett
Myrtle Bennett
Arthur Bennett
Emma Murray
Sam Murray
Calvin Wyrick
Adeline Wyrick
Estelle Harris
Albert Harris
Mattie Harville
Lewis Harris
Eva Greer
Kent Greer
A. Spencer
Sadie Spencer
Bessie Goff
J. A. Goff
Gladys Barbour
J. F. Barbour
Alice Lee
John W. Lee
J. A. Tate Company
Charles Hardesty
Negro Mob Fails to Halt Train and Negro to Raleigh
A mob of men in cars chased a train for fifteen miles near a Raleigh stop to seize Alfred Brent, a Black suspect in the Reynolds murder case. Brent was later moved by Johnson County officers to the state prison for safe keeping.
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Raleigh
Alfred Brent
Louis E. Reynolds
Clinton
Johnson County
ELOPING KENTUCKIANS FEAR TO RETURN HOME
The Harrodsburg couple Charles Grimes and Mrs. Cora Adkinson were arrested in Atlanta for abandoning families and eloping. Grimes said he feared consequences and joked that a man running off with another man’s wife might trigger violence.
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Atlanta
Charles Grimes
Harrodsburg
Cora Adkinson
Gries
Adkinson
Acres of Diamonds Inspires High Point Audience
Dr. Russell H. Conwell, Temple University president and famed lecturer, urged High Point residents to seek “acres of diamonds” in small opportunities. He argued success comes from thinking, serving others, and investing in human needs, citing many millionaires’ roots in small cities. Rev. W. A. Lambeth introduced him as a prophet.
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Russell H. Conwell
Temple University
Philadelphia
High Point
Conwell
Dr. Conwell
W. A. Lambeth
Cotton Futures Decline as Reports Do Not Spur Liquidation
New York cotton market opens with about 4200 bales issued but no near term liquidation. Prices slip due to steady goods trade and Liverpool buying with March around 15.95 and January around 17.78 as months firm late. Continuous selling in March and May effects slight recoveries but overall lower opening levels.
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New York
Liverpool
Drug Gist Push for Legislation at Raleigh
Druggists of North Carolina press for repeal of 1915 liquor permit law for medicinal use and for two pharmacist classes regular and assistant registered. They seek direct dealings with the federal government and a broader licensing framework as the General Assembly opens. Governor Morrison plans a brief message focused on taxation and revenue methods with wide consultation.
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Max Abernetay
Raleigh
North Carolina
F. O. Bowman
General Assembly
Superior Court
North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association
Peyton MccSwain
Cleveland
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Land
McSwain
State Tax ‘Commission
Morrision
Morrison
Reapportionment Bill Brings Expanded House Vote
Washington January 14 the reapportionment bill to raise the house size from 435 to 483 was taken up under a five hour debate ahead of a vote expected tomorrow.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Lomorrow
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Wilitia
County Highway Commission
Awads
Will
Tol. S. Bigham
Max Abernathy
Florence
M. M. Bigham
Marjorie A. Black
Leo McCracken
John McCracken
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