High Point Trustees Spark Drive to Save Schools
At a packed township meeting in High Point High School auditorium, officials warned the city’s white-school system is near collapse without immediate action. Superintendent Marr and School Board Chair Tomlinson urged building a 12-room high school on Park Street as enrollment tops 2,399 in four schools with 2,049 seating. Citizens pledged to push for adequate facilities and statewide recognition of the Furniture City as an educational center.
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Furniture City
Roy E. Leinbach
First Reformed Church
W. M. Marr
C. I. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Park Street
Thompson baby born in Oil City weighs record 17 pounds
Hospital authorities report a 17 1 2 pound newborn to Mr and Mrs John Thompson in Oil City weighing more than the twins who were their previous largest. The child is the fourth Thompson, born January 11, after a typical birth weight in the area averages 7 1 2 pounds.
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Oil City
John Thompson
Thompson
Star Mall near Asheboro built near Asheboro
Special to The Enterprise Benjamin Moffitt Randolph’s long prominent citizen died last week at Mrs E H Morris home in Asheboro His funeral was held at Franklinville led by Rev Smith Bu twn wooden Asheboro Courier and Askdol sample store buildings torn down to make way for two brick stores by M E Allen and H C Cox The Wood Clothing Company store burglarized with glass door broken entry and six suits silk shirts hosiery and three suitcases taken The loss estimated at 25 cents per dollar was not specified A stamp mill near Gray's Chapel in the county expected to operate by March capacity 106 tons Elizabeth Winslow returned home from High Point Marion Hollinsworth of Newton hosted Friday Afternoon club and sewing session in a pleasant gathering Miss Marion Hollinsworth of Newton guest of honor
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Newton
Charter Approved for Women Democrats of America
New York January 27 Justice Peter A Hendrick approved the charter of the Women Democrats of America a national group formed to improve conditions in the Democratic party. The decision comes as the organization seeks to establish a national presence and coordinate women’s political involvement. The charter approval sets the stage for future activities and leadership campaigns.
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Women Democrats of America
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Peter A. Hendrick
Allies Seek Abolition of Article 228 Provision
Paris dispatch reports Germany pressing Allies to drop Article 228 of the peace treaty which covers surrender of persons accused of war violations. The note arrives amid ongoing discussions on enforcement and mutual assurances.
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Daytona Beach Casino Destroyed by Fire
Fire of undetermined origin leveled the Daytona Beach casino early Monday morning causing an estimated loss exceeding 30000 dollars with no insurance coverage.
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Daytona
Fia
Heavy patrols guard Perlin as rumors of uprising spread
Jan 27 reports say soldiers blocked traffic and barricades appeared near government buildings in Perlin. Rumors claim archists planned to exploit Emperor William's birthday while Gustave Noske mobilized troops as a precaution. Officials deny an imminent insurrection and cite the Erzberger attack as prompting mobilization.
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Gustave Noske
Mathias Erzberger
Doctor Rupert Blue to Quit Surgeon General Post
Dr Hugh Cumming of Hampton Virginia is expected to succeed Dr Rupert Blue as surgeon general of the public health service. Blue’s term ended January 15 and Cumming’s nomination may go to the Senate soon. Blue served two terms since Taft appointed him and Wilson reappointed him.
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Cotton futures open steady amid mixed overseas influence
New York opened with March at 5.80, May 33.97, July 32.12, October 29.70, December 29.25. Liverpool markets fell 12 to 33 points on overnight selling and weak foreign exchange, with March dipping to 385.80 and July to 32.03 before steadying as goods trade reports curbed yesterday's weakness rumors.
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Liverpool
March
Truckload of whisky seized near Maimi Florida
Biami Fla January 27 Deputy Sheriff Frank McDade seized a truck near this city containing 48 cases of whisky at 3 p m and arrested C S Mendrickson on a charge of possession in this incident.
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Women Complain Of Humming Bird Profiteers
CHICAGO January 27 The Illinois women's fair price commission report shows 26 000 blank complaint cards yielded only 10 replies from women claiming profiteering The head Mrs Joseph T Brown said twenty cards with vague information were sent back to the district attorney One card pointed to high humming bird prices and another to profiteering in skunks.
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Illinois Women’s Fair Price Commission
Joseph T. Brown
Army reorganization bill unlikely to be called before next week
Washington reports Chairmen Wadsworth will likely file the measure today as other matters await action but Senate consideration before next week appears unlikely. Also updates from Montgomery Paris and Geneva note Southern men’s association convention, possible Armenia mandate transfer, Denikin’s refuge, and high Austro-Hungarian prisoner losses in Siberia per Red Cross dispatches.
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Wadsworth
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Vladivostok
International Red Cross
Wilson requests aid loan for Europe from Congress
President Wilson plans to ask Congress to authorize a 150 million dollar loan to Austria Poland and other European countries and Armenia for food relief per Secretary Glass. He will write a letter to congressional leaders within days and Secretary Glass spoke to the Republican Steering Committee outlining relief needs and finances.
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Peace Treaty Fallout: Senate Deadlock And Hints Of Compromise
Washington January 27 The clash over Article X of the League covenant surfaces as Senator Hitchcock warns of a floor fight while Democrats reveal surprise at GOP rigidity. Bi partisan talks resume Thursday with no clear concession, as Lodge repeats opposition and a possible reservation mirrors limited U.S. use of boycotts or force unless Congress acts. продолжающийся impasse leaves a cautious mood about a near settlement.
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Lodge
United States
Congress
Influenza Cases Fall as Deaths May Surpass Record
Chicago health officials report a drop of 1116 new influenza cases and 857 pneumonia deaths yesterday, even as they warn that the total deaths for today may exceed the prior high of 156. The three day tally of influenza cases rose above 2000, signaling a waning in attacks yet a potential record.
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Typographical Union Warns Members of Radicals
Marsden G. Scott president of the International Typographical Union issued a warning to the Union Printers' League of New Jersey about Bolshevists I. W. W. and radical socialists within union ranks. The notice, read at Hoboken on January 27, warns that such schemes must not be tolerated.
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Farmers Ask Roads Be Retained in Government Control
A large delegation from farmers groups, the American Federation of Labor, and four railroad brotherhoods again urged President Wilson to maintain government control of railroads for at least two years. They warned continued control could raise freight rates by 25 to 40 percent and push living costs by about $4 million annually.
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Wilson
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Big Four Railroad Brotherhoods
White House
Panama Liberal Party Nominates Porras for Re election
In a convention on January 26 the Liberal Party nominated President Belisario Porras for another term in the August elections. Supporters expect a strong campaign as Panama prepares for the first Sunday in August voting.
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Liberal Party
Belisario Porras
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Dr Manally Sued For Large Sum In Civil Action
Civil action filed by L S Ford against Dr W J Mc Analy for 22100 damages plus punitive and actual. Ford alleges false malicious prosecution tied to an eviction dispute on South Hamilton Street after a pistol incident. Ford seeks 22600 punitive damages. case expected later this year.
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Hamilton Street
Urges Discharge of Admiral Sims from United States Navy
Rep Burns assails Rear Admiral Sims in the House amid a naval decorations probe. Burns calls for condemnation and dishonorable discharge, accusing Sims of libeling the Army and urging British control of the seas during World War I.
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War hero near death after saving family in blaze
Salvatore Fratino, hailed as a war hero, saved his mother, father, and six sisters from a burning Norwalk home on January 27. He reentered the flames to rescue his 86 year old grandfather Salvan Fratine, found unconscious in bed, and was overcome by flames before tumbling down the stairs.
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Salvan Fratine
Two men sentenced for stealing four chickens in Key West
In Miami, Bernard Siford and Willie Demeritt receive six and eight years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing four chickens in Key West. M. N. Rodgers departs tonight on a business trip to New York.
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Willie Demeritt
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M. N. Rodgers
New York
Sparger to Give Income Tax Aid
Fred J. Sparger of Greensboro resigns as district federal revenue agent effective January 31 to start a Greensboro based federal income tax service. He has five years in the revenue service including four as chief clerk to Col. Thomas H. Wanford auditing tax returns in the Carolinas. A successor for Greensboro is expected to be named.
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Greensboro
Federal Revenue
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Statesville
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Daniel C. Roper
Washington
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Federal Revenue Service
Thomas H. Wanford
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Slavs Accept Allied Plans in Adriatic Settlement
Belgrade dispatch reports the Jugo Slavic government has decided to accept the Allies' ultimatum on the Adriatic controversy, paving the way for a settlement. The decision was announced January 27 from Belgrade.
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Berne
Belgrade
Munsey to Merge Sun and Herald but Keeps Telegram Independent
Frank A Munsey announced the Sun and Herald merger and said the Evening Telegram bought with the Herald will continue as an independent publication The Paris edition of the New York Herald will not be affected by the merger
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Meredith Named Secretary of Agriculture Succeeding Houston
Meredith of Iowa editor of Successful Farming will be named secretary of agriculture to succeed Secretary Houston who moves to the treasury. The appointment follows President Wilson's telegraph offer after Secretary Glass becomes senator. Meredith, 64, lives in Des Moines and has been publisher of the Farmers' Tribune and Iowa governor candidate in 1916.
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Edwin €. Meredith
Iowa
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