German baker Benno de Elbe seized by Washington police
High Point authorities report bakery owner Benno de Elbe and his wife disappeared after Christmas leaving creditors unpaid. Chief Gray circulated warnings, leading to de Elbe's arrest in Washington, D C by capital police. Debtor Bones lost 146 dollars. total owed about 350 dollars. De Elbe to face municipal court upon return.
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Benno de Elbe
Frau
High Point
Gray
Benno
Parrish
D. Bones
Mr. Bones
District of Columbia
Washington
Varius
de Elbe
Ben
Bones
North Main Street
South Carolina
Supreme Court Upholds Blue Sky Laws in Three States
The Supreme Court upholds the blue sky securities laws of Ohio South Dakota and Michigan as constitutional finding they do not exceed state police powers and do not burden interstate commerce in stock and bond sales.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ohio
South Dakota
Michigan
Supreme Court
Cotton futures slip at open amid general liquidation
New York January 22 opened with an active general liquidation in the cotton market. Prices moved lower as active months fell 25 to 35 points, May dropping to 16.81, about a cent below last Friday's high and more than 225 points under the early month peak. Later, prices recovered 18 to 20 points on covering. January at 18.80, March 16.95, May 17.05, July 17.03, October 15.92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
North Carolina National Guard unit to return home soon
War department announced 25 000 National Guard members will be mustered out of federal service as quickly as transport allows. Company M of the 1st North Carolina Infantry from High Point will be sent home once transport is arranged, likely from El Paso to Camp Glenn for mustering out. The article lists officers and companies by town, led by Col. J T Gardner and with Major Eugene B Glenn as medical officer.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
National
North Carolina Infantry
High Point
Funston
el Paso
Camp Glenn
North Carolina
C .L. W. Swope
Shelby
W. R. Robertson
Charlotte
J. F. Roberts
J. F. Jenkins
R. R. Morison
Mooresville
A. W. Freeman
Statesville
W. A. Jackson
Mt. Airy
R. H. Morrison
Slisbury
A. Hickory
G. L. Lyerly
B. Gastonia
A. L. Bulwinkle
C. Winston-Salem
J. G. Wooten
D. Charlotte
J. A. Parker
W. M. Westmoreland
Fireman Killed as Locomotive Explodes Near Asheville
Fireman R C Waller of Knoxville died instantly when freight train No 476 exploded near Paint Rock on the Knoxville division of the Southern. Engineer Coffman and Brakeman Keith of Knoxville were badly injured. Water shortage said to have caused the blast. The dead fireman’s body and injured went to Knoxville. Gordon Luther of Candler gravely hurt in Can ton yards after being dragged under a train. amputation performed, fate dire. Luther, 25, married last week, previously served with Madero in Mexico and with Villa’s forces.
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Ashevill
R. C. Waller
Knoxille
Coffman
Keith
Knoxville
Paint Rock
Southern
Asheville
Gordon Luther
Candler
Canton
Luther
Madero
Mexico
Villa
Webb Held Over Train Robbery Ties to Balto Ohio Line
Henry Grady Webb, arrested in Kansas City for the Baltimore and Ohio train hold up at Central Station in Parkersburg West Virginia, is brought to the city and held in jail until April, then to Martinsburg for federal court trial.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Henry Grady Webb
Kansas City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Central Station
Martinsburg
Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported in Fairmont Area
Three new cases of infantile paralysis were found in the Fairmont vicinity yesterday. Health officials said two cases occurred in Fairmont and one in Barrackville, near the city.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Barrackville
Here
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised for Stomach Relief
An old fashioned remedy for poisoning mass in the stomach and bowels, Foley Cathartic Tablets, claimed to be prompt and non groin inducing, sold by Mann Drug Company.
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Mann Drug Company
Young Negro Boys' Rat Ate Foreman's Trial In City Court
In Municipal court this morning Will Steel a negro boy about 16 was charged with entering into partnership with Jess Pethel a 15 year old for theft. Pethel was found guilty and whipped suspended judgment. Steel was found not guilty. Roy Allred guilty but judgment suspended. George Ware fined $2.50 plus costs. Court adjourned after police testified a largely orderly weekend.
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Will Steel
Will
Jess Pethel
Pethel
Jess
Peacock
Gray
Roy Allred
George Ware
Rat eats foreman's sandwich crisis at enterprise office
Indignation rises after a rat robs the foreman of his noon meal in the enterprise office. The foreman blames the circulation department and a poetry piece about the office cat, while a restaurant collects 15 cents from the incident.
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Associated Press
Ofice
Enterprise
Real estate mortgages overtake railroad bonds in life insurer holdings
New York report shows real estate mortgage loans on farm and city property rising to 34.46 percent of assets in 1914 from 27.37 in 1904, surpassing railroad bonds which fell to 26 percent. Railroad bonds, though, grew 67.32 percent in actual dollars over the decade.
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New York
Life
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Meridian girl to christen battleship Mississippi
Miss Camille McBeath of Meridian will christen the superdreadnought Mississippi at Newport News launching ceremonies next Thursday. She travels with her father J M McBeath a Mississippi Democratic committeeman and maid of honor Miss Zella Smith. Another Meridian maid of honor Miss Annie Whitehall will join in Spartanburg South Carolina. A state official party led by Governor Bilbo will attend.
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Meridian
Miss
Camille McBeath
Mississippi
Newport News
J. M. McBeath
Zella Smith
Annie Whitehall
Spartanburg
S. C
Bilbo
Salts Aid Kidney Health Warns Against Meat
An unnamed authority promotes rad Salts and Jad Salts as kidney flush aids for meat eaters. They claim regular consumption clears uric acid, prevents waste buildup, and reduces bladder irritation by diluting acids in urine.
How Appendicitis Prevention Recipe Promoted
A High Point ad claims several doses of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-i-ka mixture relieve or prevent appendicitis and other stomach complaints. It describes a teaspoonful as remedy for constipation sour stomach or gas and credits Matton Drug Co. with Adler-ika as highly effective.
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Adler-ika
Matton Drug Co
High Point Readers Praise Instant Action Remedy
Advertised in High Point, a remedy using buckthorn bark and glycerine in Adler ika is praised for quick effects on both lower and upper bowel. Marketed as an instant laxative, the product claims rapid relief for digestive concerns.
Spoonsful Adlerika Claims Wide Digestive Benefits
An advertisement from The Matton Drug Co promotes Adlerika as relief for constipation sour stomach and gas. It claims noticeable reduction of digestive discomfort after a few doses and even prevention of appendicitis with short treatment.
Doctor Patterson Endorses Mothers Joy Salve
Liberty North Carolina physician recommends Mothers Joy Salve for pneumonia symptoms. A boy with 104 degree fever used the salve on throat and chest and quickly cooled to normal, prompting the sender to share experiences for humanity’s sake.
Nervousness Cured by Mrs. Joe Person's Remedy
Miss Mamie C Hage of Goldsboro North Carolina suffered severe nervous fear from stairs at school. Seven bottles of Mrs Joe Persons Remedy cured her. The ad promotes new life for nervous run down people and urges readers to contact local druggists or the Charlotte company. Prices listed and testimonials offered.
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Mamie C. Hage
Goldsbordé
N. C
Joe Person
Person Remedy Company
Charlotte
Green Drug Co
Ring Drug Co
Mann Drug Co
Hart Drug Co
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A. M. Rankin
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