Plans Completed for High Point Exposition Opening
High Point prepares for the Southern Furniture Exposition in the new million dollar building. The Giant Furniture Company offers to marry the first couple at the show with minister ring bouquet and decorations. City flags are being hung as buyers from across the United States are expected to arrive.
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High Point
United States
Virginia Line
Grant
Giant Furniture Company
Kirkman
MceGowen
Tom Blum
Winston Salem
Minl
Fellow Who Said He Would Prevent the Big Prize Fight
Dr Wilbur F Crafts head of the international reform bureau sent a petition from Cincinnati to Secretary Hughes asking him to stop the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City on July 2 The petition was on behalf of the Life and Thought club an Lincoln Neb business men group.
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Cincinnati
Wilbur F. Crafts
Washington
International Reform Bureau
Hughes
Dempsey
Carpentier
Jersey City
Life and Thought Club
Lincoln
Neb
Crafts
Cotton Reaches New Low Amid Labor Reports
New York June 18 confounding reports on the British labor situation unsettled the cotton market. July touched a new low at 11.07 while other active months held or fell slightly, with futures opening steady and various contract prices listed.
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New York
Develop Mississippi River as Deep Waterway to Create Jobs
Denver June 18 Immediate development by the government of the Mississippi river as a deep waterway to provide work for the unemployed was urged by James Lord, head of the AFL mining department. He argued the plan would prevent floods reclaim swamp lands build roads and curb malaria while creating employment. He attacked gunmen in private employment and blamed a harsh governor for ending the Alabama coal strike.
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Denver
Col
Associated Press
James Lord
Mining Department
American Federation of Labor
Lord
Alabama
Germans and Poles Agree to Evacuate Berlin
An agreement reached by German volunteers in Upper Silesia Polish insurgents and the inter allied commission in Oppeln provides for a withdrawal to begin tomorrow. The evacuated area will be held by joint British French and other allied troops.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Upper Silesia
Inter-Allied Commission
Oppeln
May Call General Strike in England
London June 18 The executive committee of the Miners union met to seek early meetings with other trades unions to mount national action. Secretary Hodges said a general strike could follow if others agree. Many miners who opposed the ballot plan to resume work Monday as pits reopen Sunday night per notices from mining centers.
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London
Associated Press
Miners’ Union
Hodges
Morris Leavey Dead at His Home in High Point
The body of Morris Leavey 20 died Thursday night in Walter Reed hospital Washington arrived in High Point on train 137 taken to 1016 English Street for a 4 p.m. funeral tomorrow conducted by Rev. O L Ruth Holiness Church. Leavey a longtime High Point street car conductor and former member of Company B 306th Motor Transport Corps died of cancer two months after hospital admission. Survived by widow mother Mrs Bessie Leavey of Washington a brother Joseph Leavey and sister Mrs Virginia Williams of Washington pallbearers listed include Carl Branch Ben Woodell J M Brindle O H Clodfelter E A McGhee and B H Poole.
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Morris Leavey
Walter Reid
Washington
High Point
English Street
O. L. Ruth
Holiness Church
Leavey
North Carolina Public Service Company
306Th Motor Transport Corps
United States Army
Washington Hospital
Amg
Bessie Leavey
Joseph Leavey
Virginia Williams
Carl Branch
Ben Woodell
J. M. Brindle
O. H. Clodfelter
E. A. McGhee
B. H. Poole
Bodies of Men Found Near Rail Line
Report from High Point says two unknown men were found beside the Southern railway tracks between Concord and Charlotte early today. At Salisbury trainmen on No 44 reportedly saw the bodies, but confirmation of cause of death was not available by 3 PM.
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High Point
Southern
Concord
Charlotte
Salisbury
Negro Escapes Posse Blt Is Shop By Politico
Memphis June 18 Sherman Richmond a Black man who escaped a sheriff s posse after being arrested for holding up a woman and her escort in a Memphis suburb was shot dead by a Batesville Mississippi officer when he resisted arrest.
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POSSE
Politico
Memphis
Tenn
Sherman Richmond
Batesville
Miss
Explorer Amundsen Reaches Nome in Maude
Roald Amundsen arrives in Nome Alaska aboard the Maude after wintering off Cape Serge Siberia. The ship will depart for Seattle on the first steamer and will be towed to Nome for summer propeller repairs after losing a propeller in the ice.
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Nome
Alaska
Roald Amundsen
Explorer
Capeserge
Siberia
Seattle
Oust Bolsheviki Barber Wins Landlord Suit
London court rules in favor of the barber shop landlord after Jack Glucksburg's long political dissertations upset customers. Judge grants possession to the landlord, ending the tenancy.
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London
Jack Glucksburg
Sinn Fein
Varner case settled with two party payments and divorce planned
The Varner case in Guilford superior court Greensboro ends in settlement. Mrs Varner to receive about 20000 dollars and H B Varner to drop suit against Baxter McCrary for about 20000 dollars. Mrs Varner will return to Utah to file divorce against her husband.
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Varner
Finley
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Utah
Mr. Varner
McCrary
Barrett Plans For Meeting Here In High Point
James F. Barett of Asheville arrives in High Point to finalize arrangements for the State Federation of Labor meeting set for August 8 to 10. The state carpenters council meets three days earlier as the city readies to host several hundred delegates from across North Carolina. Local Central Labor Union leading preparations with committees at work toward a grand, well organized program. Barrett may appear as a chief speaker, given his admired oratory and engaging presence.
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James F. Barett
Asheville
State Federation of Labor
State Council of Carpenters
State Federation
High Point
North Carolina
Furniture City
Sevral
Central Labor Union
Barrett
South Atlantic
Young Women’s Christian Association
Broadcamp
Brevard
Lala Daniels
Rainbow Club
Stehli Silk Corporation
Miss Hunsucker
High Point Underwear Club
Bliss Grace Reynolds
High Point Hosiery Mill
Clerk s little error may cost the state forty thousand
North Carolina faces a possible forty thousand dollar cost for a special session to correct a 1921 error invalidating the municipal finance act. Gov Morrison may call lawmakers back to Raleigh if mayors cannot legally borrow funds. The public welfare commissioner appointment remains unsettled as highway plans stir debate and the historic commission gains a new secretary.
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Raleigh
North ' Carolina
Morrison
Nnance
North Carolina
Council of State
State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
State Board
Roland F. Beasley
State Highway ‘ComMission
Y W C A Cafeteria Announces Daily Breakfast Service Start
The cafeteria committee chair announces daily breakfast in the South Main street cafeteria beginning Monday June 20. Dinner will be served Sundays from 12 30 to 2 00, with no evening meal on that day.
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South Main Street
Nine automobile thieves in custody after Carolina raid
Local police in High Point report a major raid linked to Randolph county and Columbia, S C, recovering four stolen cars and arresting nine alleged thieves. Officers plan further warrants and say six additional suspects are likely to be charged as investigations continue. Chief Blackwelder warns residents about defaced license numbers and pledges to return stolen vehicles to owners.
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Columbia
S. C
Carolinas
High Point
Randolph County
Bill Glenn
Greensboro
Robert Burns
Alex Hessie
Richland County
South Carolina
J. W. Dunnaway
Nehaanediger
L. W. Blackwelder
Steed
Ashboro
Randolph
Randleman
Hessie
Dunnaway
Blackwelder
Convicted Negro Taken From Court and Lynched in Moultrie
John Henry Williams a Black man accused of murdering Lorena Wilkes a 12 year old white girl was taken from the courthouse by a mob before his conviction was finalized and lynched at the crime scene. The mob overpowered officers during the removal and then dispersed without further violence.
Landru Relic Auction At Paris Chateau Sale
Auction in Paris sold the furniture from the suburban chateau linked to Henri Landru, the supposed slayer of ten women. Curio buyers paid about 3000 dollars for the famous “blue beard” chairs and tables amid renewed public interest.
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Landru
Paris
Henrij Landru
Bluebeard
Huntleys Visit High Point Guests Of Mrs. Jackson
In High Point today B. F. Huntley and his daughter Miss Fae Huntley of Winston-Salem visited Mrs. W. L. Jackson as their host.
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B. F. Huntley
Fae Huntley
Winston-Salem
High Point
W. L. Jackson
Uprising Rumors Among Congo Workers Prompt Disquiet
Antwerp dispatch says unrest among American Negroes employed by a U S firm in the Belgian Congo unsettles Kenshawa village. A recent armed rebellion is described as ended, with workers reportedly receiving a newspaper inciting military mood and arming themselves.
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Paris
Antwerp
Belgian Congo
Havas
Kenshawa
Iglethorpe Colonel Removed for Cruelty
Washington reports the removal of Col. Frederick S. Foltz from command at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia for alleged mistreatment of a military prisoner. Adjutant General Harris said orders are being prepared for Foltz to report to the commanding general in the Oglethorpe area for reassignment. Private George P. Rhodes, who had returned from leave, said he was shackled so tightly his legs swelled.
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Washington
Frederick S. Foltz
Fort Oslethorpe
Weeks
Harris
George P. Rhodes
Foltz
Oglethorpe
Sunday Movies Upheld in Oklahoma Court Ruling
Oklahoma City June 18 seven decisions by the state criminal court of appeals uphold Sunday operation of moving picture shows as legal. The court ruled theaters do not constitute servile labor and thus are not prohibited by law. Several cases have been on appeal since 1917.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Railway Rules 10 Continue Effect Across Big Four Lines
Chicago June 18 The four railroad brotherhoods will keep current rules and working conditions in force until negotiations or a Railway Labor Board ruling change them. The board interprets its April decision and abrogates the 1920 July ruling that the national agreement be extended pending hearings. Changes may be made after notice by agreement or board action under the Transportation Act.
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Chicago
Big Four Railroad Brotheroods
Brotherhoods and Railways
Railway Labor Board
Four Brotherhoods
Chamber of Commerce Bulletin Debuts in High Point
The new Chamber of Commerce Bulletin appears in High Point with favorable reception. It features growth and development notes and editorials by Secretary S. R. Bivens. The periodical is expected to be issued regularly in the future.
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Chamber of Commerce Bulletin
High Point
S. R. Bivens
American team wins first polo match for international trophy
The American team defeated Great Britain 11 to 4 to win the opening polo match for the international trophy played today.
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London
Associated Press
America
Great Britain
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