Doors Open Tomorrow for High Point Furniture Expo
High Point prepares to unveil its new skyscraper with doors opening tomorrow at 4 PM for visitors to view the interiors. Next week the First Furniture Exposition runs daily for buyers, exhibitors, and staff with entry badges required. Prominent reporters from Raleigh and Charlotte are covering the event as attention spreads nationwide. Buyers from across the United States have already begun arriving, and some sales are reported even before the official opening. Local meals for buyers are planned at the Commercial club next to the skyscraper to ease visitor access.
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High Point
United States
North Carolina
W. Thomas Best
Raleigh
Greensboro Daily News
Charlotte Observer
Lewis Woodson
Buitling
Mr. Woodson
England Will Not Oppose America In Treaty
London June 17 Austen Chamberlain in the house of commons stated that Britain will be no party to any treaty aimed against America or requiring action against America amid the Anglo-Japanese renewal. The comment follows caution about Imperial Conference decisions.
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London
Associated Press
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
America
SAPP BUYS PROPERTY FROM E. D. STEELE
A. V. Sapp of Greensboro today purchased from E. D Steele of High Point the building and lot occupied by Farley's garage on College Street. The purchase secures property facing North Main and College streets, 650 by 200 feet. Sapp already owns stores on North Main including Al Moffitt Bones Jewelry and the nearby candy shop.
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A. V. Sapp
Greensboro
E. D Steele
High Point
Farley
College Street
Mr. Sapp
North Main
College Streets
al Moffitt
Bones Jewelry Store
North Main Street
Resolution Urges Action to Stop Emigration Menace
At the American Federation of Labor annual meeting in Denver on June 17 a resolution asked Congress to protect the nation from growing Japanese emigration and colonization. The proposal, by M. M. McBover of San Francisco, has backing from the Japanese Exclusion leagues of California and Washington plus the Los Angeles Anti Asiatic Association and other coast civic groups.
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Denver
Col
Congress
American Federation of Labor
M. M. McBover
San Francisco
Japanese Exclusion League of California
Los Angeles
Separate Prohibition Enforcement Units Planned
A plan by Commissioner Blair and Prohibition Commissioner Haynes creates distinct state enforcement units led by a state director, abolishing the current system. The idea, approved by Senator Watson and Chairman Penrose, promises immediate savings of about $100,000 and aims to speed enforcement by cutting red tape.
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Washington
Blair
Internal Revenue and Prohibition
Haynes
Penrose
Watson
Indiana
Senate Finance Committee
Hays
Tenants’ Quarrel Ends in Double Killing in Memphis
In Memphis on June 17 W. A. Campbell and his wife were shot dead at their home after a quarrel with Noble Davidson a newspaper employee who occupied part of the same apartment. Davidson fled after the shootings and faces charges of the double killing.
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Memphis
Tenn
W. A. Campbell
Campbell
Noble Davidson
Davidson
Young People Meet in New Bern for 1922 B Y P A Convention
High Point youths return from Charlotte where the State B Y P A convention closed. New Bern won the bid to host the 1922 gathering after a strong push by High Point union representatives. L. P. Gore of Wilmington was elected president for the ensuing year.
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High Point
Charlotte
New Bern
L. P. Gore
Wilmington
Death of Three-Weeks-Old James Dudley Sales
James Dudley Sales, three-weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Sales, died yesterday morning at their home at 503 East Green street. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev. W. A. Lambeth and Rev. J. E. Lanier.
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James Dudley Sales
Julian Sales
East Green Street
W. A. Lambeth
J. EB. Lanier
Long Brothers Buy Main Street Cafe
Purchase of Elkington's cafe on South Main Street was made today by Long Brothers, original owners of the establishment. Mr. Long announced after the sale that the new owners plan to run a modern sanitary American cafe.
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Elkington
South Main Street
Long Brothers
Long
Monarchists Plan Autumn Coup in Hungary
Paris dispatch reports that Archduke Frederick heir to the Austrian throne and Archduchess stayed in Paris under assumed names for two weeks. They met with French sympathizers to restore the Hapsburg monarchy in Budapest if conditions favor.
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Paris
Hungary
Archduke Frederick
Grand Hotel
Budapest
Monte Carlo Opera Season Delights With Classic Revivals
In Monte Carlo June 17 gorgeous revivals of Rimsky Korsakov Sadko and Mozart The Magic Flute mark the opera season. John McCormack shines as Tamino and Almaviva while Edith Mason wins acclaim in Puccini’s Il Tabarro Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi.
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Monte Carlo
Rimsky-Korsakoff
Raoul Gunsbourg
John McCormack
Tamino
Almaviva
Edith Mason
Gunsbourg
Puccini
Suor Angelica
Gianni Schicei
Germany protests allied inactivity in Upper Silesia
Berlin reports Germany has sent a note to the Allies protesting the inaction of allied troops in Upper Silesia and citing the Versailles treaty as the basis for the protest.
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Germany
Berlin
Upper Silesia
No Reply to Holt Letter on Association of Nations
Washington June 17 The Associated Press reports Hamilton Holt’s open letter asking President Harding to disclose plans for an association of nations to replace the league has drawn no reply and officials expect none for now The White House has not received the letter and declines comment The administration favors resolving peace and stabilizing Europe before any international conferences or plans move forward
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Washington
Associated Press
Hamilton Holt
Harding
Association of Nations
League of Nations
Holt
White House
New York
City to deck Main Street for Southern Furniture show
Merchants and bankers hire Tom Blum of Winston-Salem to decorate Main Street with bunting and flags from Beeson Hardware to NC Public Service. All trolley and white way poles will be color dressed this weekend through the furniture exposition to leave a welcoming, insider impression on visitors.
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Main Street
Messrs. E. W. Freeze
Steven Clark
Tom Blum
Winston-Salem
Blum
Beeson Hardware Company
North Main Street
North Carolina Public Service Company
South Main Street
High Point
Glover and Sides Open New Shoe Repair Shop
Be. M. Glover and W. A. Sides, recently from Salisbury, arrive in High Point and open a shoe repairing shop in the rear of Lashmit's store. Experienced craftsmen install modern electric machinery and guarantee satisfaction.
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BE. M. Glover
W. A. Sides
Salisbury
High Point
Lashmit
Mr. Glover
Mr. Sides
Woman Kills Herself After Divorce Plea in Bellwood Area
Mrs Mary Reaper aged 24 of Altoona shot herself in a bedroom at her parents home near Bellwood. A thirty two caliber revolver discharged a bullet into her brain while her mother was nearby. Authorities say marital proceedings prompted the act.
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Altoona
Mary Reaper
Edward Otto
Bellwood
Poloist Killed in Ambush in Ballyturin Ireland
Lieutenant R B McCreery, son of Walter McCreery a noted polo player, was killed in an ambush at Ballyturin Ireland. His family, including the late Lawrence McCreery, played for America in the 1900 international polo cup at Hurlingham. McCreery was a promising polo player.
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London
R. B. McCreery
Ballyturin
Ireland
Walter MecCreery
Lawrence MecCreery
America
Hurlingham
McCreery
Weather Bureau to Open Station in High Point
A High Point weather bureau station is planned to open July 1 with S r Bivens of the chamber confirming the move after a letter from the weather bureau. A. B. Horney will serve as recorder. location to be chosen soon, and the station will serve rainfall and temperature measurements for the area.
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Weather Bureau
High Point
S. R. Bivens
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Bivens
A. B. Horney
Furniture City
Armed Mail Carrier Robbed By Bandits Near Baxter Springs
Four bandits roped up and robbed Guy Shields an armed mail messenger near Baxter Springs Kansas early today taking him and five mail sacks a half mile west of town. Banks report no money was taken from consignments and mail pouches.
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Baxter Springs
Kan
Guy Shields
Jack Johnson Offered Big Fight Date After Release
Jack Johnson the former heavyweight champion serving a Mann act sentence at Leavenworth Prison has been offered fifty five thousand dollars to fight Harry Wells in Jersey City on August ninth. His first public appearance after release is set for July ninth at a Leavenworth athletic show.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Jack Johnson
Harry Wells
Jersey City
N. J
Johnson
Cotton Strike Settled in Manchester Meeting
In Manchester England on June 17 the cotton strike was settled today by the United Textile Workers at a joint meeting they endorsed the offer for a settlement and ended the labor action.
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Manchester
Eng
United Textile Workers
Brison 10 Returns to High Point for Three-Week Music Lesson
J Oliver Brison, a renowned community service song leader, arrives in High Point next Sunday for three weeks to direct community songs. He will lead song leaders classes open to all, aiming to improve congregational singing, develop local leaders, promote mass singing, and establish a community chorus and annual music festival to raise the city’s musical profile.
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High Point
J. .Oliver Brison
Brison
National
Macon
Brisoz
Music Committee of Community Service
Thirteen Men Held Over Central Park Attack Case
Mrs Pearl Boyce 22 was attacked by a gang of thirteen in Central Park. Seven men faced heavy bail in West Side court on charges of taking part in the assault while police seek six others implicated. One defendant also faced an attempted blackmail charge. Boyce remains in serious condition at her home.
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New York
Silberman
West Side
Central Park
Pearl Boyce
Drowns As Son Tries To Save Him In Utica
Joseph H. Joseph a wealthy New York novelty maker drowned in Long Lake while fishing from a small boat his 15 year old son Julian leaped in to save him. The line broke and he went overboard. Julian dived several times but could not locate the body. The Josephs lived at 457 Central Park West New York City.
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Utican
N. Y
Joseph H. Joseph
New York
Long Lake
Julian
Joseph
Josephs
Central Park
West
New York City
Par clearance hearings set for Charlotte in NC check dispute
Judge Re. Y Webb schedules next Wednesday at 10 AM in Charlotte to hear arguments on the constitutionality of North Carolina par clearance law prohibiting out of state checks and to consider remanding the case to state courts. The measure imposes a ten cent service charge on out of state checks impacting the Richmond Fed’s par clearance.
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Richmond
RE. Y. Webb
United States District Court For
Western District of North Carolina
Charlotte
North Carolina
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Webb
Maxwell Wallace
Federal Bank of Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank of
Federal Reserve Bank
High Point Adopts Mandatory Auto Driver Licenses
After June 30 all automobile drivers in High Point must possess a special drivers license or face violation of a city ordinance. The $1 certificate requires a signature from Police Chief Blackwelder and is issued by Desk Sergeant L R French at the police station.
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High Point
L. R. French
French
Wade Elliott
Rallies Follow Break On Yesterdays Market
New York reports yesterday's sharp drop followed by morning rallies in cotton. Overnight selling due to higher margin requirements eased as commission-house buying steadied the market.Britain's coal strike reports and Liverpool's firm stance boosted optimism. Opening quotes show July at 11.70, October 12.52, December 12.97, January 13.08, March 13.19.
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New York
Liverpool
British miners vote to continue strike
London June 17 The coal miners on strike officially supported this afternoon that the ballot result rejected the owners terms but the size of the adverse majority was not stated The miners union executive expected to receive the ballot later today confirming a continuation of the strike.
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London
Associated Press
Depletion Reports on Mexican Oil Fields Denied
In Mexico City on June 17 treasury commerce and industry departments rejected reports of oil field depletion as absurd and unfounded. They presented figures showing oil production rising since 1901 and estimated current year output above 260 million barrels.
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Mexico
City
Treasury and Commerce and Industry Departments
Cala Arrested Admits Killing Kaber Near Buffalo
Salvatore Cala 31, arrested at Eden fifteen miles from Buffalo, admits to helping kill Daniel F. Kaber of Cleveland two years ago, District Attorney Moore reports in a message to Ohio authorities after Cala's capture.
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Buffalo
Salvatore Cala
Governor Considers Extra Session While Awaiting Manning
Raleigh June 17 Governor Morrison plans a council of state meeting within two days to decide on an extra legislative session to fix the 1921 municipal finance act invalidated by the state supreme court. He hopes to avoid a special session but may call one if short term borrowing is not possible. The conference also covered municipalities’ financial distress and possible taxes, while a federal convention of the North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women is set for Raleigh with Miss Elsie Riddick presiding. State health officials warn of rising typhoid due to warm weather but anticipate fewer fatalities due to immunization efforts. The Durham Trac tion Company fare increase request awaits a 30 day reply from the city of Durham with a hearing likely in early fall.
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Raleigh
Cameron Morrison
Council of State
State Supreme Court
James S. Manning
North Carolina Municipal Association
Morrison
North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women
Elsie Riddick
Josephus Daniels
Mary Stewart
Washington
National Association
North Carolina
State Board of Health
State Corporation Commission
City of
Durham
Durham Traction Company
Lane Fined for Carrying Liquor in Municipal Court
Ernest Lane white was fined 100 dollars and costs after a guilty finding on transporting liquor. Six pints were reported found in his automobile left before a local cafe, authorities said. A separate case against Geneva Williams and Mrs. M C Armentrout involves allegedly stolen property from last Christmas. case continued to June 18.
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Ernest Lane
Walter Royal
Lane
Geneva Williams
M. C. Armentrout
Bd. T. Andrews
Philippines Face Bankruptcy Warned by Wood and Forbes
Major General Leonard Wood and Former Governor General Forbes warned Congress that the Philippine government faces bankruptcy. They urged immediate action on a bill to raise the island’s debt limit from 15 million to 30 million dollars as national banks holding funds were described as practically insolvent.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Forbes
Congress
Weeks
Wood
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England
Sapp
E. D. Steele
Organized Labor
Main Street Cafe
MR. Harding
Will Wati
Europe
Stillman
Jo A. Stillman
John E. Mack
Guy
Poughkeepsie
Mack
GITY
Federal Reserve of
N.C
Kaber
MR. Manning
Manning
Philippines
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