Two Weeks Moratorium Expires In German Payments
Berlin awaits the end of a two week moratorium on reparations as midnight nears with questions over Ruhr customs and coal shipments. The Berlin government reportedly bans German rail workers from obeying French and Belgian orders and from aiding coal and timber shipments abroad.
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Duesseldorf
Associated Press
Berlin
Degfioutte
Germany
Ruhr
Minister of Railways
France
Belgium
Epworth League Organized at Wesley Memorial Church
The Epworth league at Wesley Memorial Episcopal church plans formal organization Sunday at 6 30 PM after a preliminary meeting last week. Officers elected include W B Hall president Harry O Neil secretary Miss Mabel Davis treasurer Richard Salsbury secretary of correspondence Helen Clark spiritual work Mrs J J Farriss social service Margaret Clinard recreation Miss Jane Edwards Epworth Era agent William Lewis. Current membership 92 with aim of 100 and charter request when reached. Pastor Sr McLarty led the initiative to form the league.
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Epworth League
Wesley Memorial Methodist Epscopal’ Church
W. B. Hall
Harry O'Neil
Mabel Davis
Richard Salsbury
Helen Clark
Wesley Memorial Church
McLarty
Death of Col James A Bryan Revered New Bern Banker
Bruce Carraway received notice of the death of Col James A Bryan a highly respected New Bern citizen age 84. A Princeton graduate and former Confederate officer he was president of the First National Bank in New Bern and a cousin of Carraway and Mrs James W Biddle before her marriage. His passing brings grief to many across the state and town. Col Bryan was 84.
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Bruce Carraway
James A. Bryan
New Bern
Carraway
Mr. Carraway
James W. Biddle
Col. Bryan
Princeton University
First National Bank
Colonel Watts Admitted To Sanatorium In Statesville
Col A D Watts former state revenue commissioner arrived in Statesville yesterday and is now patient at a local sanatorium with nervous shock and a long standing physical ailment. Raleigh police had issued a warrant charging him with a statutory offense. Statesville is his home town.
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Statesville
Col
A. D. Watts
State Commissioner of Revenue
Raleigh
Colonel Watts
Roberdale Merchant Killed In Mill Accident
Rockingham January 31. John H. McNeil of Roberdale near here was killed at a grain mill when his overcoat was caught in a belt as he started to shift the shafting. McNeil who ran a store and mill in Roberdale was about 40 and had served as county commissioner.
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Rockingham
John H. McNeil
Roeberdale
Here
McNeil
Roberdale
Hearing set on fate of Carolina and Yadkin River railroad
The fate of the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad hinges on a Greensboro hearing before Judge A M Stack at 9 30 a m tomorrow. Local business interests from High Point Thomasville and Denton push to speed sale and set a low upset price to enable purchase and continued operation as a competing line with the Southern.
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Carolina and Yadkin River
A. M. Stack
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
North Carolina
Southern Railroad
Harding Urges Ship Bill Vote in Final Push
Washington January 31. Evidence grew that the Harding administration would rally all influence to force a showdown on the shipping bill this session. Senatorial leaders back efforts to speed the program and bring the bill again before the senate. Chairman Lasker said the president would assist in no uncertain terms for a vote before March 4.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Senate
Lasker
Fraley Brother of Mrs Barker Dies in Florida
T J Fraley, brother of Mrs F H Barker of High Point, died in Lakeland Florida. The body will be brought to Greensboro for funeral and interment, though arrangements were not yet completed. Fraley had been a frequent visitor to Mrs Barker and his death is keenly regretted by friends in High Point.
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F. H. Barker
Wigh Pont
T. J. Fraley
Lakeland
Fla
Greensboro
Fraley
New York Cotton Opens Barely Steady in Uneasy Trade
The New York cotton market showed active and unsettled early trade as Liverpool cables eased Manchester market reports and a softer foreign exchange. Opening prices fell 18 to 30 points with October at 28.83, while March 21.10, May 27.932, July 27.57, October 25.25.
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New York
Liverpool
Manchester
Jobs found for 623 in North Carolina work bureaus
Six hundred twenty three persons were placed in positions by the United States and North Carolina employment service bureaus in North Carolina during the week ending January 27, according to the regular report of M. L. Shipman commissioner of labor and printing.
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Raleigh
United States and
North Carolina Employment Service
North Carolina
M. L. Shipman
Labor and Printing
Senate Votes For Ryan Bill In Original Wording
Raleigh January 31 The Senate voted 42 to 3 to approve the 15 million dollar road bond measure on second reading with no amendments. Alexander S Hanes of Winston Salem was confirmed to the State Highway Commission 7th district seat. The House already passed the measure and debate focused on gas tax increases and enforcement laws.
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Raleigh
Associated Press
Senate
House of Representatives
Alexander S. Hanes
Winston-Salem
State Highway Commission
R. A. Coughton
Col
A. D. Watts
General Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Turlington
Iredell County
Harding Planed Florida Trip Leaves Washington March
President and Mrs. Harding intend to depart Washington on the night of March 5 for a Florida visit. No detailed itinerary is set yet but the first stop is believed to be St Augustine where the president enjoys the golf course.
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Washington
Harding
Florida
St. Augustine
Funeral for Col. James A. Bryan Held at Christ Episcopal
The funeral for Col. James A. Bryan 4 who died at home after a long illness will be held tomorrow afternoon at Christ Episcopal Church, where he had long been a member. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove cemetery.
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New Bhrn
James A. Bryan
Christ Episcopal Church
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Burlesque Producer Jas E Cooper Dies in New York
Jas E Cooper a prominent burlesque producer died of pneumonia in New York at age 49. He began as a performer and by his death ran two companies on the Columbia burlesque circuits.
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New York
Jas. E. Cooper
Cooper
Tarkington Patriarch John S. Tarkington Dies at 90
John S. Tarkington aged 90 died at his Indianapolis home from pneumonia following a short illness. He was a longtime lawyer and father of the noted Hoosier author Booth Tarkington.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John S. Tarkington
Booth Tarkington
Tarkington
Steamship Paris brings Russian refugees to Manila
Arrival of the steamship Paris in Manila reports a sister ship sunk off Formosa last week with 20 lives lost. The Paris carries belated refugees joining the fleet.
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Manila
Associated Press
Paris
Formosa
Blalock Returns to Salisbury Undertaking Firm
Robert A. Blalock, now living in Ettawah Tennessee, is returning to Salisbury after eight years and will be rejoined with the Summersett Undertaking company.
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Salisbury
Robert A. Blalock
Ettawah Tenn
Summersett Undertaking Company
Commerce Commission Orders Railroads to Resume Mileage Book Sales
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads to resume selling mileage books at a 20 percent discount from regular rates. Sales begin March 14 with some small railroads excluded. The plan aims to boost travel by salesmen and business travelers, opening the program to all interested.
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Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Britain Accepts American Debt Funding Plan
London reports Britain will accept the U S debt funding offer. Financial writers note public opinion favors funding yet urge American states to honor old pledges. The Express cites Arkansas through South Carolina owing 72 090 000 pounds, suggesting credits be considered in the final settlement.
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Sociated Press
Great Britain
United States
London
Asociated Press
Onin
America
The
Express
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
Alabama
the Express
This Chicken Will Cop The Prize Any Day Out Of Seven
W C Aldridge of 200 Snow Street describes a Rhode Island Red pullet that will win the prize in the week. The hen lays large eggs and has already produced three and continues to lay. the owner believes she is worth her weight in gold and would not sell at a premium.
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W. C. Aldridge
Snow Street
Rhode Island
Aldridge
Man Threatens Sheriff In Insane Outburst At Finch Home
John Q Finch a wealthy planter near Highland cotton mills ambushed Deputy Sheriff C L Gray with a hammer as officers moved to arrest him in an apparent insanity episode. He was captured and confined to Greensboro insane ward with plans for Morganton hospital admission.
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John Q. Finch
C. L. Gray
Finch
Highland Cotton Mills
Greensboro
Sheriff Gray
Guilford
Gray
State Hospital For
Morganton
Davidson County
Trustees decide location for UNC medical school
In Raleigh on January 31 the UNC board of trustees postponed the Feb 6 meeting to Feb 9 to allow cities time to submit bids. A trustees committee will meet Feb 8 at Secretary Everett's office to receive bids, with the board set to decide the site the next morning in the governor's office.
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Raleigh
University of North Carolina
Henry London
London
Everett
Board of Trustees
Turks seek two week delay on Lausanne peace treaty
Ismet Pasha head of the Turkish delegation at Lausanne asked for a two week pause before signing to seek broader agreement. The conference suspended to let allies decide. Lord Curzon said time could not be extended but would stay in Lausanne through Sunday.
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Lausanne
The
Associated Press
Ismet Pasha
Ismet
Curzon
Freight worker injured after brake failure at transfer shed
Fred E. Cushing is in Salisbury hospital with severe bruises after being knocked from a freight car at the transfer shed. An accident occurred when brakes malfunctioned and threw him to the ground, narrowly avoiding the moving train.
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Salisbury
Fred_ E. Cushing
Salisbury Hospital
Mr. Cushing
Two Men Killed by Truck in Bayonne Incident
Bayonne on January 31 reports the deaths of Patrick J. Smythe aged 65 and James Kane aged 52 two longtime friends and Babcock Wilcox Boiler Works employees killed by an automobile truck at a spot they passed daily for twenty years on their way home from work.
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Bayonne
N. J
Patrick J. Smythe
James Kane
Babcock & Wilcox
Mine disaster traps 250 miners in Beuthen Poland Silesia
Fire damp from an explosion in a Beuthen Silesia coal mine traps about 250 miners. Rescue workers recover several bodies and say little hope remains for the trapped men as the situation unfolds in this early report.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Beuthen
Polist
Governor General Byng confined by severe cold
Ottawa January 31 Governor General Lord Byng is confined to his home with a severe cold. A skating party planned with Lady Byng was canceled.
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Ottawa
Ont
Lord Bying
Lady Byng
Noted Toxicologist Dr Walter Haines Dies in Chicago
Dr Walter Stanley Haines a nationally known chemist and toxicologist and Rush Medical College lecturer died in Chicago at age seventy two.
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Chicago
Walter Stanley Haines
Rush Medical College
House Pays Respect for Rep Burroughs
The house adjourned yesterday out of respect for Representative Bur roughs of New Hampshire who died here Saturday.
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Washington
Burroughs
New Hampshire
Alabama Legislature set to reconvene after recess in Montgomery
The Alabama legislature will reconvene in Montgomery this afternoon after a three day recess. Several bills of state wide importance are expected to be taken up, with the Sunday observance bill in the house seen as a likely priority.
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Alabama Assembly
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House
Supreme Court Recess Extends Into February
Washington sources report the Supreme Court recessed on Monday and will return February 19 after the January 31 recess. Justice sessions paused until that date with no announced cases scheduled.
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Supreme Court
Washington
British Labor Party Urges Early Parliament on Ruhr
London January 81 The British Parliamentary labor party decided to urge Premier Bonar Law to summon Parliament at once to consider the Ruhr situation.
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London
Bonar Law
Ruhr
Fred Ridge Returns Home After Visit to High Point and Thomasville
Fred Ridge has come back to his Trinity home following visits to friends in High Point and Thomasville, concluding a recent trip.
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Fred Ridge
Trinity
High Point
Thomasville
Mr Freeze Buys Woodham Store at Auction
The stock and equipment of C. W. Woodham and Company on North Main Street were sold at noon today to E. W. Freeze, the highest bidder. The store had been closed by E. D. Steele who reportedly held a mortgage. Purchase price about $5100.
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C. W. Woodham and Company
North Main Street
E. W. Freeze
E. D. Steele
Giant French Cannon Completed at Paris Arsenal
The largest French cannon to date was finished by the Marine Foundry at Truelle. It exceeds 60 miles range and is to be mounted in a coast fortification. The tube measures 7L meters, weighs 90 tons, and the overall piece with cradle and carriage weighs nearly 20 tons.
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Paris
Marine
Truelle
Journal
Juvenile Court Report Finds Fewer Commitments in 1922
Chicago’s juvenile court annual report shows 240 fewer boys and 63 fewer girls sent to institutions for delinquency versus 1921. Truancy rose with 1,161 arrests, reflecting ongoing youth behavior concerns amid urban change.
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Chicago
High Court Denies Plea in Red River Syndicate Case
The High Court today denied the Red River Syndicate leave to file a brief seeking explanation of language used in the court's May 1 1922 decision. The ruling ends the request to clarify wording in the preceding judgment.
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High Court
Washington
The
Supreme Court Today
Red River Syndicate
Red River
Three Men Die in Senneville Fire Tragedy
Three men were burned to death yesterday when the home of William Greens Fields at Senneville, near Montreal, was destroyed by fire. Residents reported the blaze raced through the dwelling killing the occupants. Investigators were called to determine the cause.
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Montreal
William Greensfields
Senneville
Fire destroys a bottling works in Anderson South Carolina
Fire of undetermined origin at 2 a m Tuesday destroyed the Chero-Cola Bottling works on South Main street. Manager R A Jolly estimates losses at 20000 with 8000 insured. The wooden building, formerly the Provost Grocery, housed the bottling works for months. Firemen saved merchant G A Rubenstein’s residence despite low water pressure.
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Chero-Cola
G. A. Rubenstein
Rowan Courts to Hear Murder Case
Salisbury Jan. 31 Two murder cases are set for trial at the February term of Rowan superior court beginning February 12. Defendants are C. G. Red Thomas and Lee McHarge, both charged with slaying men at Kannapolis. If both cases proceed the term could take the full two weeks. The Rowan Bar association arranged a civil calendar in case time remains.
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Salisbury
Rowan Superior Court
C. G. “Red’’ Thomas
Lee McHarge
Kannapolis
Thomas
Rowan Bar Association
Garden Seeks Coue’s Aid for Health and Voice
Mary Garden called on Emilie Coue in Boston yesterday seeking aid from the famed proponent of autosuggestion to improve her health disposition and voice in a brief afternoon visit.
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Garden
Coue
Boston
Mary Garden
Emilie Coue
British decision on debt funding opens path for American recommendations
Secretary Mellon said Britain’s move to accept American debt funding ideas would allow drafting of funding law changes to legalize terms. The American commission would be ready to outline details for Congress, with likely broadening of authority to carry negotiations to a final conclusion before Congress adjourns on March 4.
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Washington
Associated Press
Mellon
Congress
Stephen Foster Songs Are Heard in Hickory
The Hickory city auditorium was packed for a Stephen Foster program featuring the Hickory Concert Band and Lenoir College Glee Club under Community Service. Songs included Old Black Joe My Old Kentucky Home and Hard Times Come Again No More with soloists Mrs. J. H. Shuford Cephas Lippard Coach LaMotte and Miss Bertha Deaton.
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Hickory
Stephen Foster
Lenoir College Glee Club
Foster
Joe
Kentucky
J. H. Shuford
Cephas Lippard
LaMotte
Bertha Deaton
Rotary Club to Meet Tomorrow at Sheraton Hotel
The High Point Rotary club will hold its regular weekly meeting in the Sheraton hotel at 12 15 tomorrow. An interesting program is expected to entertain members and business matters of importance will be presented for action.
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High Point Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
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