Davis Davis Sends Thanks For Generous Nose To Press
John W. Davis democratic nominee for president sent a telegram to J. McAdoo thanking him for a generous statement. Debs denied Davis defended socialist leaders. Senator Walsh of Montana visited Davis. Davis plans to attend St John’s Church Locust Valley and lay Elk Lodge cornerstone. Glen Cove mayor Burns invited him. Davis spent day receiving callers, answering congratulatory letters, and golfing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut Valley
N.Y
William Doe
John W. Davis
McAdoo
Europe
Davis
Eugene V. Debs
Alm Debs
West Virginia
William B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Labor
Debs
Thomas J. Walsh
Monland
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Locust Valley
James £. Burns
Glen Cove
Mr. Davis
Elk Lodge
Anti-Saloon Folk Laud Democratic Convention Outcomes
At Lake Junaluska on July 12 the Anti-Saloon League praised the Democratic National Convention. Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South reported from New York that the party platform favors enforcing the 18th Amendment and laws. League superintendents C O Jones David Hapburn R L Davis also spoke at a Southern conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Junaliska
Anti-Saloon League of America
Bisop James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Social Service Conference
Commission of Temperance and Social Service
Bishop Cannon
New York
Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
C. O. Jones
Georgia
League
David Hapburn
Virginia League
R. L. Davis
North Carolina
Bishop Nannon
Davis
Dryan
Anltsaioon League
Blackburn Set For Detroit Furnace Factory Trip
R R Blackburn branch manager of the Clinard Electric company and city resident departs for a 10 day journey to Detroit Michigan. He will visit the Homer Furnace company and other sites as the Homer concern honors top selling salesmen with the largest volume of business. Blackburn has shipped several carloads of furnaces in the past year and recently led a contest by volume of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Blackburn
Clinard Electric Company
Detroit
Michigan
Homer Furnace Company
Homer Concern
Blackburn Ibag
Harvey Acquitted Amid Courtroom Drama in Allendale
Allen, Wilson G Hey hor of South dent of the Wz Charleston, was day in the civesit court herve, charges of vigtati the state. banking buys to connection with the failure of the bank, tavas cha se Bink of tted Late Lo that Mir. Hs ay OPA cetera he hres his bark wi jusolvent. The jury teele thie es aeoG Welock ound redueniad with a ver dict 20 minutes later. The verdict was groped with applause from the spectators who hranged the certee reo white friends. Instimed to cons gratulate him, Judge J. Kettry Johnson, pre siting, perl vigorsashy for of fer and stated were i not for the fact that Allemale is a young varity he wold arraign the epecteiars fer contenpl of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allendale Wilson
G. Hey Hor
South Dent
Charleston
Civesit
Herve
J. Kettry Johnson
Perl Vigorsashy
Allemale
Zoning Ordinance Hampers High Point Growth Debate
High Point debates whether the city council will pass a zoning and planning ordinance now as Kiwanis members warn delay may hinder growth. Steve Clark, a leading real estate man, urges city planning to guide rapid development, prevent ugliness, and curb industrial sprawl amid rising population concentration. The call emphasizes planning as saving money and shaping a harmonious future for a growing town.
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High Point
Clark
Chile
LaFollette Plans To Raise A Fund By Small Offering
A tentative program to raise 250000 through small subscriptions from labor unions and progressive groups was outlined by executive members of the progressive political action committee. Alexander Kain of New York was chosen to head the financing enterprise, supplementing funds to be sought by Nelson of Wisconsin. Senator La Follette did not attend. a Washington conference on July 18 would decide matters including a potential vice presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LaFollette
Cwunterance
Alexander Kain
New York City
Nelson
Wisconsin
Central Campaign
Chicago
Building Permits in High Point Dwindled to Nine
Last week High Point issued nine building permits totaling 20625 dollars marking one of the smallest weeks of the year. The peak was a 16000 dollar seven room dwelling by George F. Alexander on 4th street. Other permits included five room dwellings on Kenett Drive and South Smith Street for 2000 dollars each, with various repairs and additions.
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High Point
George F. Alexander
4Th Street
A.D. Burnette
Kenett Drive
A. F. Ployd
South Smith Street
J. D. Spaul
Lee Street
Bertha Sternberg
North Main Street
Harvey Armstrong
Worth Street
George FE. Alexander
FP. K. Best
Russell Street
C Schultheiss
State Street
Farley Official Probes Robbery Investigation
Charles EB Conlon traveling auditor for the Farley chain visits High Point to assist J R Burton in tracing a July 4 robbery at the focal branch. Thieves entered via skylight and stole about 800 dollars worth wearing apparel. Conlon expects to stay through the week and notes improving business conditions in Farley stores statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EB. Conson
Farley
Focal
James H. Fariey
Davis Campaign Looms as Nominee Faces Turbulent Weather
New York July 12 John W Davis, the Democratic presidential nominee, faced a charged political moment with McAdoo pledging support and returning in September. Rumors of a Hearst-Hylan plot faded as Davis consultants considered a campaign chief while Davis hosted leaders at Locust Valley, answered congratulatory telegrams, played golf, and swam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Davis
William G. McAdoo
Europe
McAdoo
Democratic Party
Davis
Hig Locust Valley
Warned to Clean Sidewalks Before Posing at NIH
High Point merchants are urged to sweep front sidewalks each evening under an enforceable ordinance. J. D. Koonce, superintendent of streets, warned The Enterprise to inform merchants ahead of the Gremen visit next week. If sweeping is impossible, trash should be collected next morning with minimal disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
J. D. Koonce
Mr. Koonce
Koonce
Two Additions To Police Department
City council adds two officers to the High Point police force. D. H. Hancock becomes assistant desk sergeant and plain clothes officer, while T. K. Sykes is named a patrolman. Both new officers are now on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
High Point
D. H. Hancock
T. K. Sykes
High Point Prepares for State Firemen’s Convention
High Point welcomes hundreds of firemen for a three day state convention and tournament. Iscal fire department finalizes plans with the business district and hotels decorated in rainbow colors. Main streets illuminate with flags and streamers while a fire demon stration by local firefighters anchors the program.
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Iscal Fire Department
High Point
Mastreet
Sheraton
Exposition
Op North
Cows Ordered Out of Elizabeth City Amid City Growth
Elizabeth City officials enacted an ordinance banning cows within city limits after December 31 as sanitary concerns grew with rapid dairy expansion. The move follows earlier allowances and amendments permitting small herds on private premises to reduce health risks in the growing town.
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Elizabeth C
Debs Denies Dealings With Davis in Telegram
Eugene V. Debs telegraphed socialist leaders from a Chicago hospital saying he never defended or had dealings with Democratic presidential nominee John W. Davis. Debs noted he never met Davis and sent the message in response to newspaper claims.
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Deales
New York
Eugene Y. Debs
Socialist Party
John W. Davis
Davis
Debs
Chicago
Judge Sinclair Hurt Near Albemarle
July 42. Supreme Court Judge N. AL Sinetay of Fayettesinle and his niece Miss Elizabeth O Hanlon of Wilwingtom, were injured when the automobile they rode in rolled over an embankment on the state highway near Albemarle. Sinetay suffered multiple injuries and possible internal damage. Miss O Hanlon had scalp wounds and a broken nose.
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Albemarle
Superine
N. AL Sinetay
Fayettesinle
Nivce
Elizabeth O'Hanlon
Wilwingtom
Man believed dead returns to seek missing wife
Henry A. Brown, 21 of Winston-Salem, walked into High Point police five hours after being reported killed in a car crash. He asked Chief Blackwelder for help locating his wife who was said to have traveled to High Point with another man. An erroneous telegraph message had led to funeral arrangements, but Brown proved alive and his relatives arrived to confirm there was no death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Henry A. Brown
Winston-Salem
L. W. Blackwelder
Edief
Ihis
C. H. Seals
Mary Brown
Winston-Sachem
Sen
Brown
Twlekrayh
Greensboro
Thomasville
Democrats Facing Fine Chance as West Takes Hand
In 1924 the Democratic odds hinge on the western states with Davis favored to win the presidency while Coolidge holds eastern strength. The piece notes Bryan’s nomination as vice president hopeful and compares current candidates to past races, arguing the campaign will focus on issues rather than personalities and that the West could decide the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
New York
West
Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Davis
haFollette
Roosevelt
Congress
Calrin Coolidge
United States
la Pollette
Wilson
Hughes
Warren Harding
James M. Cox
Mrs Jester to be Buried in High Point Today
Funeral services will be conducted at Green Street Baptist church this afternoon at 4 o clock for Mrs EV Jester former High Point woman who died last week in Allendale South Carolina Rev J M Hilliard will preside assisted by Rev C Russell Sorrell and Rev Milton Whitener Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery The body arrived on train No 86 yesterday and was taken to her father J B Craven 601 North Main Street
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Green Street Baptist Church
EV. Jester
High Point
Allendale
S. C
J. M. Hilliard
C. Russell Sorrell
Milton Whitener
Oakwood Cemetery
J. B. Craven
North Main Street
Auto Slams Into Hidden Rope Damages Car
A Ford touring car owned and driven by O. R. Hutffina of this city was slightly damaged yesterday around 1 PM when it struck a rope stretched across Hamilton Street near the railroad. Workers were moving an electric transformer between telephone poles. the rope was extended to the side and Hutffina did not see it due to the wind. He escaped injury. Reverend R. C. McGracken of Mary Hill preached at the Southside Baptist church this morning at 12.
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O. R. Hutffina
Hamilton Street
Hand
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Hearst
Sudfen
Aage Faurd
NIH
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Paca
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