Birmingham college names Thornwell Haynes new president
The Birmingham Age Herald reports Thornwell Haynes of High Point North Carolina is named president of Birmingham College succeeding Dr John D Simpson. Haynes an educator and diplomat brings broad experience from High Point schools Vanderbilt and U S government service in Rouen Vladivostok and Nanking. The Alumni praise growth oriented leadership and his athletic background.
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Age-Herald
Birmingham
Thornwell Haynes
High Point
N. C
Birmingham College
Alabama
John D. Simpson
Haynes
Wofford College
Vanderbilt University
United States
Rouen
France
Vladivostock
Russia
Nanking
China
Vanderbilt
Hughes Name Presented For Presidential Candidate
Reports from the convention detail a Harmony Committee agreement urging white action by Republicans and Progressives to unite against the Democratic administration. Roosevelt is named as the preferred presidential candidate, seen as best suited to carry the combined ticket. A second conference is anticipated after initial ballots.
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Roosevelt
Sermon Calls Out Hypocrisy and David’s Fall
A church sermon condemns hidden sins and double standards, citing David’s fate after his affair. It contrasts public success with private guilt, urging personal repentance. The piece notes extended services, overflow seating, and upcoming meetings as coverage mentions political chatter.
Farabee weighs Chicago choice between Teddy or a dark horse
Farabee says the Chicago situation narrows to Teddy or a dark horse and opts for goodbye to Teddy. The remark frames a pivotal moment as observers anticipate a decisive selection between two candidates.
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Farabee
Chicago
Teddy
Progressives Debate Teddy At Conventions Opening
Reported whispers reflect Progressive leaders McGrath and Loeb weighing moves as Roosevelt’s name potential withdrawal looms. Radicals insist on naming Teddy and monitor telephoned updates from Oyster Bay while convention leaders pause for strategic discussion.
Colonel Up Nearly All Night in Chicago Talk
Oyster Bay N Y June 9 Colonel Roosevelt awaits developments in Chicago and says he has no present intention of going there He spoke with the Progressive headquarters on the telephone until 2 o clock then answered another call from Chicago He rose early and appeared in high spirit
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David
Ami Dr. Black
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Chicago
Students urged to bring flies to South Main school
Children are asked to bring dead flies to the school grounds on Saturday morning. Mrs. R. Sewars will receive the flies and give the children credit for participation. Students should be prompt and arrive at the school at o'clock Saturday morning.
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South Main Street
R. (. Sewars
Visit Our Store For Edison Re Creation Demonstrations
The advertisement invites readers to visit the store for demonstrations of Mr Edison’s new art of Re Creation whereby music is reproduced with voice and instrument performances indistinguishable from the original. It emphasizes a special invitation this week and praises the demonstration quality.
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Edison
Mme. Rappold
Thomas A. Edison
NEW York Tribune
NEW York Globe
Mr. Edison
Mortgage sales in Guilford county estates advertised
Public notices detail two mortgage foreclosures in High Point and Guilford county. J. H. Paschal and Della Paschal defaulted on a 1907 loan to Josephine M. Barber with sale set for June 17, 1916, at 2 PM for lot 2¢, Block B, 50 by 150 feet. The second notice, under W F Burley and Malissie Burley, references a 1915 mortgage and a 1 acre tract, bidding opening to the highest bidder.
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J. H. Paschal
Della Paschal
Josephine M. Barber
Register of Deeds Office of
Guilford County
High Point
High Point Township
D. C. Burns
W. F. Burley
Malissie Burley
Register of Deeds’ Office
J. R. Wil
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