Prohibition Officials Target Pest After Racial Slur Garners Attention
A local report notes heightened effort against a pest following a remark by colored residents calling prohibition officers "boll wee vils" prompting doubled scrutiny and action.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
5
Resolve to rebuild after fires at Eton and Durham
After a blaze consumed the administration building at Eton College and a church fire hit Durham, a determined spirit to rebuild emerged. The renewed drive to restore churches and schools reflects the enduring role of these institutions in advancing civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton College
Durham
Germany turns to the United States for aid
Germany seeks American assistance amid postwar strains as national leaders emphasize an America first policy. The article notes U S involvement and political positioning shaping relief efforts and international aid dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. S
America
Rumhounds Fail to Win Ribbons at Bench Show Yet
The report notes no ribbons awarded to rumhounds so far. the bench show record remains without victories for the dogs.
Tremors Near San Francisco Did Not Prompt Fire Department Call
Earth tremors felt around San Francisco did not require a fire department response or emergency deployment, with no injuries reported and officials urging residents to stay calm and monitor advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fire Department
Prohibition Officials Seek Tenmile Expansion Beyond Shore
New York prohibition authorities push a bill to extend the three mile limit to twelve miles, aiming to curb smuggling and enforce inland liquor control beyond the coast. The move reflects concerns over cross border supply and enforcement challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Attorney Dr. Peacock's firm defends Doe in case
Attorneys for Dr. Peacock vigorously argue the Doe is truly acting as his own lawyer in the ongoing dispute. The unusual self-representation raises questions about legal strategy and case posture.
Ruthless militarism cited in French move and dry Pennsylvanians
Borah calls the French move ruthless militarism in a broader wartime tone. Governor Pinchot faces a tough task keeping Pennsylvania dry with New Jersey between the state and a three mile limit. A sharp remark questions women selling husbands, noting some might but not all would.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
New Jersey
Waste on Official Autos Sparks New Scandals
A brief item notes a shift from Volstead act violations by congressmen to alleged waste on official automobiles. The remark questions what issue may emerge next in public scrutiny of government spending.
Nationwide gun regulation urged amid rising pistol crime
The piece argues for federal controls on revolvers due to widespread firearm use by criminals. It notes mail order weapon sales, local regs being weak, and cites rising homicide links to gun carrying as a call for drastic national legislation. It also reflects on Wallace Reid's death as a cautionary public example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
United States
Sentiment Governs Herrin Murders Trial Outcome
The piece argues sentiment, not law, shaped Herrin murder trials. It contrasts local coal town juries with distant federal juries, suggesting community bias prevented fair verdicts and undermined confidence in state justice. It notes Herrin’s miner-led atmosphere influenced prosecutions and limited convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
The Lesson of It If Screen Custom Prevails
A fragment suggests discussion of film standards and Wallace Reid starrers. The note implies potential changes if screen custom sets the agenda, but specifics on outcomes or dates are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Reid
The Young Rajah at Broadway with Valentino and Hawley
Unloosed imagination and vivid costumes mark the Jesse L. Lasky production The Young Rajah starring Rodolph Valentino and Wanda Hawley The plot centers on a unique love story amid impressive scenes and realistic settings Adapted from Amos Judd by June Mathis and from a John Ames Mitchell novel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rajah
Jesse L. Lasky
Rodolph Valentino
Wanda Hawley
Broadway
Toda
June Mathis
Amos Judd
Aletha Luce
John Ames Mitchell
Dr Few's Father Die. Trinity College President Attends Funeral
Durham reports Dr W P Few president of Trinity college returns from Greer South Carolina after the sudden death of his father Dr Benjamin F Few aged 93. The elder Few served as a Confederate army surgeon in the Civil War and practiced medicine until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
W. P. Few
Trinity College
Greer
S. C
Benjamin F. Few
Ban on Royal Pictures Hits Budapest Windows
Budapest police prohibit window displays of former King Charles and Empress Zita to prevent Royalist demonstrations and potential disturbances. Authorities say such displays attract crowds and provoke unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Charles
Zita
Austria
Manning Rules O8 Tax Exempt Bonds
Raleigh January 23 The North Carolina general assembly cannot exempt city and county bonds from all taxation only the taxes levied by the issuing locality may be avoided. Attorney General J S Manning states municipal bonds are not exempt property and may not be taxed except as the issuing city or county may tax its residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina General Assembly
J. S. Manning
W. L. Howell
The
North Carolina Municipal Association
Dowell
Manning
Commissioners
Webb
N. C
State income tax filing deadline set for March 15
Raleigh officials announce 1922 net income thresholds for individuals and all corporations to file state income tax returns by March 15. Deputies will visit towns to assist taxpayers and publish itineraries. penalties apply for late or missing returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
A. D. Watts
State Commissioner of Revenue
United States
Register of Deeds
Noted Burns Night event at St Marys Parish House
A distinctive Burns celebration titled Nicht wi Burns will be held Friday night at St Marys Episcopal parish house. The program features a Burns life sketch period customs, quotations, stereoptical images, songs by local singers, and a reading of Tam O Shanter. Tickets are required and available from R K Stewart or Men's Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Episcopal Parish
Robert Burns
Burns
Tam O’ Shanett
Wake Forest Nets Face Durham Y in Week Schedule
Wake Forest basketball travels to Durham Tuesday night for the second of a three game series with the Durham Y team. The Baptists have won two of three, beating William and Mary and Durham Y, and losing to Carolina. They schedule two home games this week against Lenoir College and Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Forest
Wake Forest Quint
Durham
Baptists
William and Mary
Carolina
Lenoir College
Trinity
French Withdraw Order Shocks Cologne Officials
A Reuters dispatch from Cologne reports a French deportation order against Herr Von Lazenauer chief collector of customs and president of Cologne's local finance office was withdrawn at the request of British authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Cologne
Herr von Lazenauer
Maggie Cline in Serious Illness at Red Bank
Maggie Cline, famed for the song Thow em down McClusky, is seriously ill in Red Bank New Jersey with friends losing hope for recovery after a quarter century of acclaim in American theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Cline
Red Bank
N. J
McClusky
Take Over Lynch Movie Theaters by Famous Players Lasky
New York January 22 Famous Players Lasky corporation announced it had taken over the management of Southern Enterprises film theaters and exchanges. The deal paid S A Lynch Finance Enterprise about 1.9 million dollars, with 1.5 million in stock issued to S A Lynch and associates for 15 000 shares. The company does not plan refinancing as a result of the transaction.
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New York
South
Southern Enterprises, Inc
S. A. Lynch
Atlanta
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Famous Players
the Picture Corporation
S. A. Lynch Finance Enterprise Corporation
Consolidated
Famous Players-Lasky
Coburn Brown to Speak in Goldsboro February 7
Coburn B. Brown of the United States chamber of commerce will address Goldsboro business leaders on February 7. He will speak to the chamber of commerce directors and members in the afternoon and to a joint meeting of Rotarians and Kiwanians in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Coburn B. Brown
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Kelloggs Bran and family health questions
Fragmentary note discusses Kelloggs Bran and implications for family health. Mentions raisin griddle cakes and recipes as it curves toward use of Bran in meals.
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