Favorable Reply From Japan Expected On Latest Note
Washington July 18 The United States awaits Japan’s reply to a note outlining the administration’s view on reviewing eastern questions alongside disarmament. Officials believe the full program will proceed and expect mutual understanding among Pacific powers to reduce future tensions and ease tax burdens through naval arms reduction.
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Japan
United States
Washington
Harding
Tokio
Pacific
Charity Charities Debate City Aid In High Point
Citizens question if the Associated Charities can continue work in High Point as unpaid subscriptions total 830 dollars and only 300 dollars remain in the bank. Secretary Mrs. Frank Gurley appeals for 1500 dollars immediately to fund nurse salaries and weekly relief, urging residents to mail checks to sustain aid for the elderly and distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
High Point
Frank Gurley
Gurley
High Point Water Declared 100 Percent Pure
City Manager R L Pickett announced that a state hygiene lab report from Raleigh confirmed High Point drinking water is 100 percent pure. He noted summer testing occurs twice monthly to prevent contamination during hot months when epidemics often arise.
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High Point
R. L. Pickett
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Raleigh
Pickett
North Carolina
St Paul Phenom Matched to Fight Carpentier in October
Tom Gibbons of St Paul is matched to meet Georges Carpentier in October for the world light heavyweight title. The bout will be in Jersey City or Madison Square Garden. Each fighter will weigh 175 pounds or under. Agreements were signed by Eddie Kane and promoter Rickard.
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New York
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Georges Carpentier
Eddie Kane
Geabons
Ex Rickard
Big Wooden Arena
Jersey City
Carpentier
Dempsey
Madison Square Garden
Rickard
Pastor Whipped by Florida Mob
In Miami on July 18 Rev Phillip A Irwin a white British subject and church rector was abducted by masked men tied whipped and tarred and feathered in a woods incident. He was found at his church office around midnight questioned about preaching race equality and later returned home. He declined to answer about race quality and said he would not seek British protection. The British vice consul said Irwin had not applied for aid.
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Miami
Fla
Phillip A. Irwin
Irwin
Counsul
Letter Suggests Cancelling Loans Between Nations
Washington on July 18 reports former President Wilson told Premier Lloyd George in a October 1920 letter that the United States could not consider cancelling or exchanging Britain's indebtedness. Senator Lodge released the letter to the Congressional Record stating US sentiment had not changed and funding Britain's debt would better strengthen ties than other options.
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Washington
Wilson
Lloyd George
Great Britain
United States
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Paris
Senate Finance Committee
America
Statesville Negroes Play Here Tomorrow
The Red Sox of High Point will face a Statesville nine at Welch field tomorrow at 4 PM. The game is billed as the most interesting negro baseball contest in town this year. Gastonia was set to play here Saturday but an auto accident delayed the team and the game was postponed.
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Red Sox
High Point
Statesville
Welch Field
Gastonia
Fordney Tariff Debate Advances With Oil Tax Vote
Washington July 18 The House resumed work on the Fordney tariff bill’s oil tax and set a three and a half hour debate limit by a 65 to 40 vote. The Treadway amendment would move crude and fuel oils from the dutiable to the free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
De Valera and Lloyd George Confer on Irish Peace
Irish leader Eamonn de Valera met with Prime Minister David Lloyd George at 4 pm at 10 Downing Street to discuss the Irish peace question after a prior invitation. The talks reflect ongoing efforts toward a settlement in Ireland.
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London
Associated Press
Eamonn de Valera
Lloyd George
Downeing Street
Murders Stir I W W Members Across Western States
Omaha dispatch reports two murders within 48 hours attributed to I W W mobs prompting South Dakota sheriffs to seek federal action. Assistant Attorney General urges disarming hoboes and enforcing ride fare laws amid alleged sabotage and trainyard assaults.
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Omaha
Neb
I. W. W. Ecards
South Dakota
Pierre
S. D
Sickle
Millbank
A. L. Hudson
Bisbee
Arizona
W W
Garage and Hudson destroyed by fire in High Point
Fire shortly before 2 am ruined Oscar Lee’s garage and Hudson automobile on Vail street, with several thousand dollars loss partly insured. Investigators cite a short circuit in the batteries as the suspected cause. Firemen from box 36 responded. another alarm came from a barn fire near J Elwood Cox’s property on Cable and East Green, with feed stock also destroyed.
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Hudson
Oscar Lee
Necross
Vail Street
High Point
Corner Rail
South Main Streets
Northside
J. Elwood Cox
Joe Worth
Cable
East Green Streets
Moderate advance in cotton market follows Liverpool upturn
A moderate advance in the cotton market after a sharp Liverpool rise saw prices rise about ten points from the prior close. October reached 13.13 and December 3.55 on Liverpool support as South and spot houses bought. Weekend weather prospects sparked selling, trimming gains 4 to 5 points from Saturday’s close. Futures opened steady with July 12.40, October 13.10, December 13.52, January 13.52, March 13.79.
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New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
Masked men whip farmer in Warrensburg assault
In Warrensburg Missouri three masked men assaulted Richard Johnson a retired farmer eight years old as he walked from his son's farm with two other workers. Pistols covered the group while two assailants dragged Johnson into woods and administered severe punishment before ordering him to leave the county. Johnson identified one attacker but no arrests had been made.
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Warrensburg
Richard Johnson
Here
Johnson
Cabarrus Farmers to Picnic July 28
Cabarrus County farmers union picnic set for Thursday July 28 at St John s six miles from Concord. Morning addresses and afternoon athletic stunts. Speakers include Mrs W M Hutt editor of Progressive Farmer woman s department and Dr J M Templeton Cary state vice president of Farmers Union.
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Concord
Cabarrus County
Farmers’ Union
St. John’s
W. M. Hutt
Woman’s Department
Progressive Farmer
J. M. Templeton
Cary
Farmers Union
Col Foy to visit the battlefields during Europe trip
Col Robert C. Foy recently stationed at Camp Bragg sailed from New York for a six week Europe vacation. He will tour American battlefields where he served in the war with Germany.
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Fayetteville
Robert C. Foy
Camp Bragg
New York
Europe
American
Germany
Bomber Teams Hit Former German Cruiser Frankfurt
Navy and army airmen bombed the former German cruiser Frankfurt anchored 75 miles off Cape Charles. Langley Field planes carried 300 pound bombs as six enemy warships had previously been sunk. Thirty airships took part in today’s action, part of joint tests begun about a month ago.
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North Dakota
Virginia Capes
Associated Press
Navy
Army
Frankfurt
Cape Charles
Governor Morrison Moves to Asheville for Summer
Raleigh July 18 Governor Morrison and his family plan a summer in Asheville Grove Park Inn cottage leased for the season with the governor returning to Raleigh as needed. The council of state says no secret reason fixed December 6 as the special session date and disputes of the charge are unfounded.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Morrison
Council of State
Council of — State
Ben Lacy
James S. Manning
Manning
Bryan Grimes
Baxter Durham
E. C. Brooks
Dr. Brooks
Angelia Morrison
Ed Cameron
Henrietta
Oklo
Asheville
Grove Park Inn
J. W. Bailey
H. G. Connor
U S Navy Air Strikes German Cruiser Frankfurt Off Virginia
Four direct hits were scored from eleven bombs by two divisions of F4F planes on the ex German cruiser Frankfurt located 5.75 miles off the Virginia capes. A fifth bomb exploded beside the ship, water sprayed over the cruiser. Bombs weighed 250 pounds each and did not detonate. The initial attack involved six bombs from the fourth division, followed by six from the fifth division. A later plan called for Martin bombers from Langley Field to use 360 pound bombs.
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Norfolk
Frankfurt
Virginia Capes
Naval Base Air Station
Martin
Langley Field
Unique Negroes Shown At Ball Park In High Point
Two unique Negro children ages 10 and 12, unable to walk or talk, are exhibited this week at Welch baseball park as part of a baby show by the Kindergarten Bible School of High Point. The school, led by Mary Ja G Bailey, invites public attendance from 4 to 10 PM with a 25 cent admission.
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Welch Baseball Park
Kindergarten Bible School
High Point
Mary Ja. G. Bailey
Navy Bureau Chief Nomination for Captain Moffat
President Harding nominated Captain William A. Moffat to head the Navy Department Bureau of Aeronautics with the rank of rear admiral. The July 18 action elevates him to a top aviation leadership role in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William A. Moffat
Harding
Navy Department Bureau of Aeronautics
Mystery Ships Mystery Solved and Jersey Coast Liquor Landing
Reports say mystery ships are believed solved as authorities trace a liquor landing on the Jersey coast. Cables note a general martial proceeding awaits General Matrin Herara after his revolt plans faltered and he failed to muster forces.
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Jersey
Mocaico
ITV
Matrin Herara
Tamppico
Herara
Police Court Faces Wide Range of Defendants
In municipal court Judge Walter Royal presided over motorists cited for rear light violations and assorted offenses. Several defendants paid costs or had judgments suspended. others were found guilty or not guilty, with sentences including fines, vagrancy penalties, and pending conditions.
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Walter Royal
Municipal Court
C. L. Hall
Tom Watson
L. P. Mc Marland
Lindsay Hunt
Harrison Mack
James Robbins
L. P. Sechrest
M. Hedgecock
Wade Richardson
W. M. Hughes
J. B. Watford
Alf
G. E. Husses
J. H. O'Neil
Roy Frazier
Dorothy Walls
High Point
Charles Boas
L. F. Murphy
Harry Gray
President and Mrs. Harding Return from Potomac Cruise
The president and Mrs. Harding came back to Washington at eight this morning after a weekend cruise down the Potomac aboard the Mayflower.
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Washington
President
Harding
Potomac
Riot at Western Penitentiary sparks fires in Allegheny
Five riot alarms from the Western penitentiary near the Ohio river report prisoners revolting and setting buildings ablaze. Fire units responded, police reserves rushed to the scene, and telephone lines to the prison were cut. Warden Francies sought state police protection from Governor Sproul late in the day.
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Pittsburgh
Western Penitentiary
Ohio River
Allegheny
Col. C. K. Rook
Board of Penitentiary Managers
The
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Francies
Sproul
Butler and
Greesburg
Plumage bill finalizes in London to curb bird cruelty
The plumage bill passed in London bans the import of feathers from most birds into the United Kingdom. It allows only African ostrich and eider duck feathers and excludes feathers in travelers' baggage. The act targets cruelty in obtaining plumage from ospreys and birds of paradise.
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London
United Kingdom
Movement for Local Option in the Alps
Gustave Ader former Swiss president leads a movement advocating local option on alcohol sales excluding wines beer and cider. The campaign seeks commune and cantonal votes on the question separately with a stance against whale orake drinks monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Gustave Ader
Strange blockade runners tied to Jersey coast liquor drop
Revenue men link odd maritime actions to a mystery ship after whisky valued at 20 000 landed near Wildwood New Jersey. A steamer was sighted off Wildwood days earlier and vanished after leaving a cargo of liquor, prompting seizure and investigation of covert contraband imports.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New Jersey
Wildwood
Wildwood Ns
Valuable Realty Property Sells in Guilford Market
Saturday records in Greensboro show twelve deeds including J S Duncan buying from R B Terry trustee for 538000 in High Point township. Transfers include Mrs D T Hayden to trustees of N C A T C for 15000 and multiple lot sales across High Point Morehead Gilmer and West Bragg streets with prices ranging from 350 to 15000.
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Guilford
High Point Township
J. S. Duncan
R. B. Terry
D. T. Hayden
Negro Agricultural and Technical College
East Market Street
Ghreensboro
Office of Register of Deeds
R. H. Wharton
Greensboro
Fere
John Brown
Harrison W. Hayes
Morehead
E. W. Fowler
Frederik
Barbara Suter
High Point
H. M. Chamblee
L. J Duffy
North Spring Street
D. C. Fogleman
W. A. Brooks
Gilmer Township
R. M. Williard
J. F. Willard
E. W. Smith
J. B. ‘Reed
Morehead Township
Morris Stadium
J. C. Raper
West Bragg Street
Sthel Thomas Porter
L. T. Hayden
J. A. Lowdermilk
D. E. Capps
J. H. Ham
Lillian Gibson
Barker to Erect Modern Garage on South Main Street
J A Barker of High Point buys a South Main street lot and plans a two story modern garage beginning August 1. He will act as Haynes car agent, sell auto accessories, and run a repair shop with skilled mechanics. Construction starts next month.
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J. A. Barker
High Point
South Main Street
Boy Scouts Erect A Cabin Of Their Own In Salisbury
Salisbury scouts and allied youth groups near town have nearly completed a woodcraft cabin several miles away. They build it themselves under E. M. Hoffman of the local YMCA and fund it with treasury money for materials.
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BOY Scouts
Salisbury
E. M. Hoffman
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U. S
Treasury
Florida
Lloyd G George
DE Valera
Prime Minister
Western States
Nebraska
Dakota
Col. Foy
Virgineas Gift
Trafalgar Square
State of
Virginia
Judith Brewer
Paul Curzon
Ball Park
Capt. Moffat
Campleco
Lid Pointers
Alps
S. Duncan
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