North Carolina House approves $15 million road bill with three cent gas tax
The North Carolina House passed on third reading the $15 million road bill in its original form by 85 to 9, after defeating two amendments and a substitute. The measure now goes to the Senate for concurrence, while a debate over highway fund apportionment and a million-dollar district boost occurred. A Senate investigation into fraternal secret societies was also ordered, creating a committee to study regulating such groups.
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Raleigh
Associated Press
House of Representatives of the
General Assembly
Senate
House
Quickel
Lincoln County
Ross
Moore
Burgwyn
Everett
Woodson
Wilson
J. R. Baggett
Baggett
L. R. Varser
Robeson
North Carolina Bar Association
Morrison
North Carolina Railroad
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
North Carolina
Railroad Committee
Grant Defends Beliefs As He Refrains From Resigning
Dr. Percy Stickney Grant, rector of the Church of the Ascension, refuses to recant his view that Christ lacked absolute divine power. He defends his pulpit utterances, calls Apostles creed symbolic, and argues for interpreting Bible teachings with new knowledge. Bishop Manning declines to comment.
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New York
Can
Percy Stickney Grant
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Manning
Dr. Grant
God
Christ
Hell
Grant
Jesus
Mr. Grant
Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Bills Foil Salisbury Shoppers
A slick counterfeit twenty dollar note circulated Wednesday among Salisbury and Spencer merchants. Sheriff Krider reports seven tryouts, with victims receiving real change after small purchases at drug stores and gas stations. The note, stamped 2-B with a blurred Grover Cleveland image, appears oil treated and composed of two sheets with lint in the middle.
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Salisbury
Federal Reserve
Krider
Yarborough
Yadkin River
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Grover Cleveland
Textile Wills Bring Northern Mills to Reidsville South
In Reidsville January 26 Civic groups honor W H Carter Horace Carter of Needham Heights Mass and W L Pannill of Winston-Salem The push to move 500 900 to 1 000 909 spindles into the South could mean investments of at least 100 million If North Carolina laws curb labor and climate advantages North Carolina may surpass Massachusetts in mill growth The Reidsville C and A association is courting New England firms to visit and assess the area.
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Reidsville
South
W. H. and
Horace Carter
Wm. H
North Carolina
Tar Heelia
Massachusetts
Reidsville C. and A. Association
New England
Elliott Gifts Hickory Park For Lake Hickory Site
J D Elliott a Hickory financier and multimillionaire has donated 500000 dollars to purchase and equip a 350 acre park at Lake Hickory. The project will include modern playgrounds to serve thousands of school children and honors Elliott’s long commitment to the town.
Resolution on Reparations Commission Membership Postponed
Washington January 26 Senate foreign relations committee postponed indefinitely action on Senator Robinsons resolution for full American membership on the reparations commission after discussing confidential information on Secretary Hughes plan submitted yesterday behind closed doors.
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Washington
Robinson
Reparations Commission
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hughes
Mrs. Henry Yates Returns Home After Illness
Mrs. Henry Yates is back at her Centennial Avenue home following a month in a local hospital. Friends express happiness at her improved health and homecoming.
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Yates
Henry Yates
Centennial Avenue
Miss Smith Taken To Burris McCain Hospital for Tonsil Removal
Miss Nell Smith of Jamestown sister of Mrs. R. B. Parker was taken to Burris McCain hospital today to have her tonsils removed.
James Miller Convicted of Murder in Kinston
James Miller a Black man was found guilty of killing John Sutton near Kinston on September 29 and sentenced to die in the electric chair on March 29. Troops were stationed at the Lenoir County courthouse as a precaution after threats linked to the trial and possible verdict.
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Kinston
James Miller
John Sutton
Battery A
Michaux
Court House
Goldsboro
Lenoir County
John Miller
Morrison
James A. Powers
Mr. Charles Is Laid to Rest Funeral Rites
Funeral services for Pleaze Edward Charles aged 60 who died at his Thomasville road home were held at Pleasant Grove church. Rev. Edward Suites officiated and interment was in the church burial ground. He was born in Davidson county in 1862 and survived by four children, three brothers, four sisters, and five grandchildren.
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Pleaze
Edward Charles
Thomasville Road
Pleasant Grove Church
Charles
Davidson County
Roscoe
Noah
G. L. Charles
J. J. May
John
Ned
Will Charles
Alice Parker
Annie Fultz
Minnie Moseley
Maggie Kennedy
Four Days Given Taxpayers to Settle Accounts
Deputy Sheriff R. B. Parker, county and state tax collector, warns taxpayers that four days remain to pay taxes before a 1 percent monthly penalty is added. Many have already paid, but a long list of delinquents remains. Beginning February 1 the penalty applies for each month of nonpayment.
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R. B. Parker
Parker
Dr Brown Returns Home After Jacksonville Revival
Dr George R Brown arrives back in the city after two weeks of revival meetings in Jacksonville Fla He will occupy his pulpit next Sunday morning and evening to resume services and conduct worship with his congregation.
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George R. Brown
Jacksonville
Fla
New Commercial Treaty Nears With France for Czechoslovakia
Prague reports France and Czechoslovakia are closing a new commercial treaty to replace the unsatisfactory 1920 pact. The old treaty limited exports to France, and the forthcoming agreement aims to remedy that restriction.
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France
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Senator Simmons Recovers After Illness
NEW BERN Jan 26 Senator Fr M Simmons who has been ill with a mild attack at his home for several days was reported improved by his physician last night and it is expected he will be out in a day or two.
Fate of Carolina and Yadkin Railroad To Be Decided Soon
A Greensboro superior court hearing before Judge A M Stack is set for 9 30 Saturday on the High Point High Rock line. Local business leaders seek to rehabilitate and operate the railroad, with affidavits claiming a $25 000 bond issue and an upset price of $100 000 or higher.
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Carolina and Yadkin River
High Point
High Rock
A. M. Stack
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Sizemore
Thomasville
Denton
New York
Dallas Jury In Deadlock In Joseph Uthwell Murder Case
In Wilmington on January 26 the Dallas murder jury for Herbert E. Dallas reported a 7 to 5 deadlock after seven hours without verdict. Judge Deavan ordered further deliberations to seek a unanimous decision.
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Wilmington
Herbert E. Dallas
Jos. Uthwell
Deavan
Ford Offer for Muscle Shoals Draws Attention
A special Baruch report to the Farm Bureau Federation endorses Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals if no better bid appears and if production of nitrogen for fertilizer reaches 40,000 tons yearly. Baruch, wartime chairman of the War Industries Board, notes the condition.
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Washington
Associated Press
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Farm Bureau Federation
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Furniture Show Yields Multi Million Dollar Sales Estimate
An exhibitor estimated about 5 million dollars in furniture sold at the Southern Furniture Exposition in High Point, with large orders noted for 150 and 100 car loads. Attendance reached 51 buyers in two days as the winter show neared its close. Exhibitors praised the event as a peak for the southern market and many look to renew space for future shows. A long list of buyers from multiple states attended January registrations.
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W. W. Forbis
Greensboro
Elsie Barker
Norfolk
J. Renfrow
Matthews
A. L. Caudle
Winston-Salem
W. B. Green
Graham
W. F. Wood
M. H. Coffield
High Point
A. C. Parrish
Dan
New Bedford
Mass
L. N. Duggan
Jane Millner
Annie Millner
Chas. A. Carter
Matoaka
W. Va
L. G. Turner
Taylorsville
T. A. Nash
Statesville
A. M. Boyte
J. A. Lindsay
Lexington
Phillippi
A. VY. Sapp
W. R. Paron
Durham
H. D. Bartlett
Batavia
N. Y
H. E. Turner
Genevive P. Moore
Samsi Briles
W. W. Strou
L. A. Yates
Darlington
D. C
Jnc.b.terner
Charlotte
W. D. Hartman
Salisbury
Bernard Allsbrook
Scotland Neck
J. W. Bledsoe
Danville
L. L. Honeycutt
Mooresville
Hugh L. Sloop
Fires Hit Chicago Warehouse and Five Story Building
Two fires in Chicago cause extensive damage estimated between 350000 and 500000 dollars. One fire damaged the American Linseed Oil Co warehouse and another engulfed a five story structure housing several manufacturing firms.
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Chicago
American Linseed Oil Co
Russian refugee ship wrecked off Formosa coast
An unverified report from Manila says one ship of the divided Russian fleet carrying anti Bolshevik refugees from Vladivostok was wrecked off the Formosa coast. The report provides no confirmation and few details.
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Manila
Associated Press
Vladivostok
Formosa
Two Irish Executions Reported by Evening Standard
The Evening Standard reports three more rebels executed by the Irish Free State authorities in Bierr Kings County, London dispatch states January 26.
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London
Associated Press
The
Evening Standard
Bierr
Kings County
French Use Rifles to Quell Düsseldorf Uprising
From Rio Jan 26 The Associated Press reports a sensational far carriage that French troops fired on street mobs in Düsseldorf during an uprising. The dispatch notes the jumbled coverage and references to international reactions.
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Dusseldorf
French Force Rushes Army Corps Into Ruhr Tense
Desultory firing in Dusseldorf subsides as French cavalry and infantry patrol streets. Two Germans wounded as crowds celebrate Thyssen return and protest strike. Martial law possible if disturbances repeat. telegraph resumes though railroad strike continues.
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Dupsseldoref
Associated Press
Fritz Thyssen
Prohibition Agents Raid Franklin County Moonshine Network
R. B. Sams and a squadron of federal prohibition agents raided Franklin county Virginia and Long branch sites, destroying three complete stills four incomplete ones and ousting thousands of gallons of beer and mash. The sweep followed earlier arrests in Stokes county North Carolina and left one man jailed.
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High Point
Franklin County
Stokes County
N. C
Priddy Brothers
Frankslin County
Prohibition
Sams
Otter Creek
Long Branch
Long Creek
Archdeacon Webber to preach at St Marys next week
Archdeacon Percy Webber, a leading Episcopal preacher, will preach at St Marys Episcopal church on five consecutive weeknight evenings from Monday to Friday of next week.
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Percy Webber
Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
James Thomas Captured After Liquor Seizure in Danville
Danville Virginia police stopped a touring car carrying 120 gallons of liquor. James Thomas of Durham North Carolina was arrested following the pursuit and capture of the suspected rum runner.
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James Thomas
Danville
Durham
N. C
Children and a Gun in Hayesville Tragedy
In Hayesville on January 25 11 year old John Willis was accidentally killed by a 9 year old brother Palmer Willis while they played with a gun. The incident occurred yesterday drawing local shock and police investigation.
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Hayesville
John Willis
Palmer Willis
Duesseldorf Officials Arrested by French for Disorder
Burgomaster Schmidt and Dr. Bexele, director of police, were arrested by French authorities and jailed for a court martial over failure to enforce order during yesterday's disturbances. French troops fired several shots to quell the disorder.
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Duesseldorf
Associated Press
Burgomaster
Schmidt
Bexele
French declare siege in Aix La Chapelle district
Berlin dispatch reports a state of siege proclaimed by French occupation authorities in Aix La Chapelle and Krusenach districts following yesterday's demonstration.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Aix-La- Chappelle
Kruesenach
Berliner Tagenblatt
Alcohol Lands Negro In Jail
Isaac Smith, a Negro, drank denatured alcohol and caused a disturbance near Amos Hosiery. Desk Sergeant Hoover arrested him. he was found guilty of drunkenness and resisting an officer, fined 25 dollars and costs, and jailed for nonpayment. Roy Key was convicted of motor meter larceny and given 60 days on the roads with costs due. William McArthur, charged with assault on Allen Wood, was fined five dollars and costs.
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Isaac Smith
Amos
Hoover
Isaac
Roy Key
William McArthur
Allen Wood
Infant narrowly escapes wrecking crash in Wellsburg home
Debris covered the crib of Russell Williams’s infant son as a street car struck a telephone pole, demolished the Williams home, and missed the child by inches. Five passengers were injured, two fatally.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
Russell Williams
Williams
Opera in Bull Ring Opens Season in Mexico City
Car men was sung in the bullring before a capacity crowd during the opera season in Mexico City under manager Andreas de Segu rol a. The company included Alice Gentle, Vincente Ballester, and Miguel Fieta.
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Mexico City
Carmen
Andreas de Segurola
Alice Gentle
Vincente Ballester
Miguel Fieta
Elizabeth City Banker and Former Mayor Dies
Elizabeth City reports the death of W. C. Glover age 34 a commission merchant and vice president of the Firsts and Citizens National banks and a former mayor of the city died early today in Elizabeth City North Carolina
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Elizabeth City
W. C. Glover
Commission
Firsts
Citizens National Banks
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