Fines levied in assault case at municipal court
In two state cases J. D. Sitterson and E. A. Edwards were fined 50 and 25 dollars respectively for assault with a deadly weapon following an Atlantics store affray on July 6. Witnesses included Miss Louise Edwards and doctors detailing wounds and a disputed sequence of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sitterson
E. A. Edwards
Asault
Sitterson
Edwards
Atlantic
Louise Edwards
Atalantic Stores Company
Mr. Edwards
Miss Edwards
Poli Vemen
8. S. Coe
Coe
F. R. Taylor
I. T. Mann
Blackwelder
Wagner
Durham Youth Hurt In Auto Accident
Clyde Carmacks the young son of Mr and Mrs W H Carmacks was seriously injured when struck by a car driven by R H Wright Jr in front of a Durham grocery. Hospital reports a fighting chance for recovery and witnesses say the driver bore no blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
R. H. Wright, Jr
Clyde Carmacks
W. H. Carmacks
Prohibition In New York The National Joke
Viscount Northcliffe in New York says a quick quip on prohibition after touring the metropolis before future travels. He echoes a Romanian prince who answered similarly when asked about the 18th amendment and its enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lord Northcliffe
House committee rules out sales tax in revenue revision
Washington July 26 The house laws and means committee will not include a sales tax in the revenue revision Chairman Fordney announced at the public hearing H C McKendrie of the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke but the panel directed him to discuss other tax questions The group noted the organization’s referendum results opposing a sales tax by large margins after a vote on several tax measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House laWs and Means
Fordney
H. C. McKendrie
American Farm Bureau Federation
Norrison
Nash
Norris
Board of Public Buildings and Grounds
Poland Overrun by Russian Refugees
Wartime dispatch from Warsaw notes Bolshevik guards restrict exit to Russia and border crossers arrive by bribery. Officials estimate about 50,000 Russians enter Poland monthly, most lacking proper credentials from Bolsheviks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Russia
Pressvens Union May Recall Officer
Recall petitions against George Berry and other officers of the International Pressmen’s union, drawn up by the Washington local, have been confirmed and will be circulated to other locals. Misappropriation of union funds is charged and a referendum vote may force attacked officials to vacate their seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Berry
International Pressman's Union
International Union
Irish Leaders to Be Released From IATI
Belfast July 26 The Belfast Telegraph reports that virtually all Dail Eireann members in jail will be released soon to meet and discuss British proposals for an Irish settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Belfast Telegraph
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Case of Guardsmen Continued in Court
Hamilton Ala July 26 The case of Sergeant Robert L Lancaster charged with murder in the lynching of minister William Baird in Walker county last January was continued on defense motion citing newspaper articles influencing testimony. Eight other guardsmen cases were also continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Ala
Robert L. Lancaster
William Baird
Walker County
Man Killed Swinging on Moving Train Near Salisbury
Special to The Enterprise reports Lee Kirby a Black man from Great Falls South Carolina died after attempting to swing onto a moving freight train at Shober's bridge two weeks earlier. His body is held in Salisbury awaiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Salisbury
Shober’s Bridge
Lee Kirby
Great Falls
S.C
Havana Sees Rising Personal Crises Amid Heat and Heartbreak
In Havana Cuba on July 26 reports describe a surge of individual crises driven by harsh conditions and hot weather. The article highlights tragic love related outcomes contributing to a wider sense of social strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
President Harding orders federal aid to the Southern cotton belt
President Harding directs federal agencies to act at once to ease conditions in the southern cotton belt amid reports of famine and pellagra. He calls for full cooperation with the Public Health Service and the Red Cross and asks for rapid surveys and relief plans, with potential congressional action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Public Health Service
Red Croses
Congress
Health Service
Red Cross
Surgrgeon
Cumming
Livingstone Farrand
American Red Cross
Executive Departments
Cumberland in Arms Against Lawlessness
Cumberland county citizens launch a campaign after the ambush murder of Deputy Sheriff Pate. Five deputies have been killed and two wounded over five years. A mass meeting is set at the First Presbyterian church to discuss conditions leading to the officer’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Cumberland County
Pate
First Presbyterian Church
Doctors say boy with heart wound will recover
In New York on July 26 physicians reported after dressing the heart wound for the first time that Frank Farino, who was born a week earlier, will live. He received three stitches when a long blade thrust into his chest pierced his heart during an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Farino
Farino
Statesville Man Is Demented in Jail After Accident
Statesville July 26 William Sigmon of this county is in jail in a demented condition thought to stem from injuries in an automobile crash weeks ago near Barnum Springs. Sigmon was thrown through the windshield and suffered concussion, remaining unconscious for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Statesville
William Sigmon
Collins
Sigmon
Barnum Springs
Sigman
Wake Begins Second Week of Typhoid Vaccination
Raleigh July 26 The Wake County health department vaccination squad enters the third week of its four week campaign to combat typhoid fever. In the first two weeks the department reported 4 000 applicants for the anti typhoid treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Wake County Health Department
Health Department
No Famine in North Carolina Governor Reports
Governor Morrison replies to a St. Louis newspaper inquiry about famine and pellagra relief. After consulting the state health secretary, he telegraphs that North Carolina has no famine and no unusual pellagra, noting thirteen pellagra deaths fewer than last year for the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Morrison
St. Louis
Harding
Public Health Service
Red Cross
W. F. Rankin
State Board of Health
North Carolina
No pellagra epidemic in Louisiana says health official
New Orleans July 26 Dr Oscar Wowling president of the state board of health said there is no pellagra epidemic in Louisiana and that there are fewer cases than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Oscar Wowling
State Board of Health
Arkansas reports no Pellagra rise amid mild famine fears
In Little Rock on May 26 Dr. C W Garrison Arkansas health official said there is a semi famine in the state and Pellagra is not more prevalent than in prior years. He noted no condition like that described in President Harding's letter exists in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
C. W. Garrison
Harding
Mississippi pellagra cases rise but epidemic deemed unlikely
Jackson Mississippi July 26 Dr W S Livers of the state board of health reports June pellagra cases rose to 2229 from 1022 a year earlier. He says there is no imminent danger of a pellagra epidemic or semi famine in the state while discussing relief measures in the cotton belt in response to President Harding's letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Nhss
Mississippi
W. S. Livers
State Board of Health
Harding
Cotton Belt
Cotton market recovers losses after opening dip
New York July 26. The cotton market opened modestly higher but due to Southern selling, October slipped to 12.18, five points below prior close. Early declines in futures were pared with Wall Street and Liverpool buying, as January to May contracts showed gains from the day’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Liverpool
Tennesseeans Get the Death Penalty
Verdicts of guilty of murder in the first degree with the death penalty in each case were returned by the grand jury in the trials of Otto Stevens. Charles Petree, John McClure and Tom Christmas, charged with the murder of George Lewis and attempted murder of Arthur Crumley on May 30 last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Tenn
Otto Stevens
Charles Petree
John McClure
Tom Christmas
George Lewis
Arthur Crumley
Judge rules governor liable to arrest for embezzlement
Springfield Illinois July 26 Judge Smith holds there is no divine right of kings and Governor Small is subject to arrest and prosecution for acts as state treasurer. Warrants should be served but appearance may be at the governor's convenience. Sheriff Mester signaled telephone notification for the step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hil
Parliament Expected to Prorogue but Possible November Return
London July 26 Austin Chamberlin government leader said parliament may be prorogued August 26 but might be summoned again in November or December to pass legislation needed to effect an Irish settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Austin Chamberlin
House of Commons
Allied Council to Meet in Paris Soon
The allied supreme council will meet in Paris on August 4 to discuss the Silesian question. Britain will be represented by Lord Curzon and A. J. Balfour as prime minister Lloyd George is unlikely to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Council
Paris
London
Allied Supreme Council
Lord Curzon
A. J. Balfour
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Greeks Claim Turks Supper Great Loss
Athens reports a Greek official statement claiming Turkish casualties and prisoners reaching seventy five percent of their fighting strength in Asian Minor. It says Kemalist forces in Angora are cut off from those at Konieh along the Baghdad railway, stretching about 150 miles south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Angola
Bagdad
Konieh
Inside of the Cup at Broadway Theatre Next Week
The Cosmopolitan production The Inside of the Cup, a grand Paramount photoplay of Winston Churchill's novel, is set to open at the Broadway Theatre next Thursday and Friday. It is touted as one of the year's most massive film productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Broadway
Cosmopolitan
State Officials Question Draining Quarry Funds and Oath
Raleigh officials contest draining the mystery quarry that hides stolen cars and insurance payouts. Treasurer Ben Lacy rejects funding without legal authority, citing an attorney general ruling that state money cannot be used for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Abernethy
Raleigh
Capital
Ben Lacy
Rank Nash
Lacy
James S. Manning
Train speeds on as engineer loses his life
In Portsmouth Virginia on July 26 the Seaboard Air Line train No 16 with passengers from Birmingham and Atlanta ran away without its engineer R H Buckner. The fireman halted the train and found Buckner's body beside the tracks. it is believed he was knocked from the tender under a low bridge. The fireman then operated the train into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Seaboard Air Line
Suffolk
R. H. Buckner
Birmingham
Atlanta
Buckner
Mauretania Fire Battle Ends. Liner Saved from Destruction
Southampton July 26 The Cunard liner Mauretania faced a twelve hour blaze after catching fire at her pier. Firemen finally halted the flames though interior damage is extensive and water ruined sections. Passengers slated to sail on the Mauretania will be moved to other ships and a loss estimate was not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Associated Press
Cunard
Mauretania
Commercial Extends a Cable to Belgium
The Commercial Cable company announces a new extension from London to Antwerp enabling direct New York to Belgium messages and soon to Amsterdam and Holland. Clarence A. Mackay says direct links to central Europe will expand within a fortnight. The Mackay system runs about seventeen thousand miles Antwerp to Shanghai via three cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commercial Cable Company
London
Antwerp
Belgium
New York City
United States
Europe
Clarence A. Mackay
Amsterdam
Holland
Mackay System
Postal Telegraph Company
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Shanghai
Atraight
Mormons announce plan to build Mesa temple
In Mesa Arizona the Mormon church will begin constructing a new temple, its ninth after Salt Lake City and earlier sites. Ground breaking is set for September with a projected cost near 500000 and a completion within a year. Several church dignitaries will attend.
Mexico and Japan urged to deepen ties by Prince Hirohito
Prince Hirohito told El Universal’s Paris correspondent that Mexico and Japan share a common destiny and should draw nearer to fulfill their civilizational missions. He praised Japan’s power and urged Mexico to gain stronger will to match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Japan
Hirohito
Paris
el Universal
Destiny
Plan for Intensive Nationalization Drive in Greater New York
Representative Isaac Siegel reports about 1 032 000 adults in Greater New York are not citizens. He warns this large alien population risks civic integration and outlines a fall nationalization drive aided by civic state and national bodies to speed naturalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isaac Siegel
House Immigration Committee
United States
Health officials dispute pellagra epidemic in North Carolina
Raleigh officials report a steady drop in pellagra cases statewide and accuse Washington of misrepresenting the disease. Meanwhile state officials and shippers protest railroad plans to raise western freight rates to North Carolina, with proposed increases from 1.20 to 1.75 per unit and 1.86 in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Abernethy
Raleigh
Public Health Service of Washington
North Carolina
Board of Health
Washington
Public Health Service
State Board of Health
State Corporation Commission
Washington City
Eastern Carolina
Virginia sales plan picks W C Rowe to lead group
Eleven local manufacturers form a new exclusive Virginia sales group. W C Rowe chosen Monday night to represent the firms and begin selling their furniture lines in the state. The group includes Welch Union Globe Dalton Marsh Barnes High Point Metallic Ideal Southern Alma and High Point upholstery firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowe
Rowe Parlor Furniture Company
Southern Furniture Exposition
Virginia
Rowe
Welch Furniture Company
Union Furniture Company
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
Dalton Furniture Company
Marsh Furniture Contropany
Barnes Manufacturing Company
High Point Metallic Bed Company
Ideal Table Company
Southern Chair Company
Alma Furniture Company
High Point
Lashmit Company Adds Popular Foot Remedy Line
The Lashmit Shoe company announces a new line featuring Wizard Lightfoot Appliance items including arch builders callous relievers heel levelers and other foot care devices. A public campaign will educate High Pointers on causes and remedies of foot troubles and emphasize scientific use of Wizard appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashmit Shoe Company
Wizard Lightfoot Appliance Company
Condition Vanstory Remains Unchanged in Greensboro
Greensobro hospital reports OG Mr Vanstory, a prominent Greensboro citizen, remains in critical condition after a leg infection led to an above knee amputation last Saturday. Doctors fear recovery may be unlikely as blood poisoning developed from the ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Vanstory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Royal
Vis
Count Northcliffe
Far East
Farm Bureau Federation
Big Ole
Pressvens Union
Iati
South
Cumberland
Hoth
Illinois
Kingdom
Small
Mester
Kemen
Entends
Vmormons
Shippers IN
W. C. Rower
Lashmit Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!