Champ Clark Dies at 71 After Long Public Battle
Washington dispatch reports longtime Democratic leader Champ Clark died at 2 10 p m after doctors abandoned hope for prolonging his life. The former speaker had led on 27 ballots at the 1912 Baltimore Democratic convention before the party nominated Woodrow Wilson. Clark served in Congress since 1893 and became speaker in 1911 praised for opposing the Panama tolls exemption in his later years.
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Charles F. Murphy
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Engineer and Fireman Blamed for Porter Indiana Wreck
Chicago March 2 officials of the Michigan Central rail line blamed engineer W. S S Long and fireman George F Block for the Porter Indiana wreck that killed 37 last Sunday night. General Manager Henry Shearer said both men violated rules and failed to observe signal indications and will be dismissed.
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Associated Press
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Water in High Point Declared 100 Percent Pure
Monthly test results from the state laboratory of hygiene in Asheville report High Point water as 100 percent pure. City Manager Pickett received the notice, noting that since the new water plant began operation, every monthly analysis has been satisfactory.
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Asleigh
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Engine Crew of Michigan Central Train Held Responsible For Sunday Night Wreck
Two crack passenger trains collided at Porter Indiana after a Canadian Pacific Michigan Central line hit a derailment at a diamond crossing. The Interstate Express from Boston to Chicago struck the scene at 63 miles per hour, sending the mogul engine into wreckage and overturning day coaches. Over 40 people were killed as debris and derailed coaches filled the scene.
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Collapse of Soviet Russia Imminent from Revolution
London dispatch reports from He lingfors Finland that a revolutionary movement may topple Soviet Russia. Petrograd and Moscow are centers of fighting with an estimated 300000 troops arrayed against Soviet forces. Street fighting causes many deaths and heavy property damage while Richayvad naval garrison abstains from participation.
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Russia
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Finland
Petrograd
Moscow
Richayvad
Rumors of Anti-Soviet Rising in Russia Denied
British officials report dispatches claiming an anti-Soviet rising in Russia are unconfirmed. The Russian trade delegation in London says Moscow authorities deny any revolution plans and call the rumor politically motivated and false.
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Rus‘a
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Guilford Man Guilty of Liquor Transport Charge
M. R. McKenzie of High Point was convicted in Greensboro municipal court on a liquor charge for transporting and possessing whiskey for sale. He received six months on the county roads, posted a $590 bond, and appealed to Guilford Superior Court. He was arrested after police found cans of liquor tied to a rope around his neck. The judge ordered the defendant’s automobile sold after finding evidence of transportation.
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Movie Bill Nears Posore Passes on Third Reading
Rashmeigh March 2 The renats today passed the state wide motion picture censorship bill on its third reading without debate and opposition, and passed the municipal finance act and placed the bill appropriating 6 000 000 for state educational and charitable institutions through the second reading.
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Hazing Incident at Trinity College Sparks Arrests
Investigation into a Monday hazing incident at Trinity College moved beyond college authorities as four students were arrested. Jack McClure faces assault with a deadly weapon while D Sawyer J E Harvey and L W McWhorton are charged with involvement. All released on college faculty bonds. McClure says Pete Bil started the assault as others tried to daze him, Brooks, son of the state superintendent, present as events unfolded.
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High Point arrest in assault case ends with trial
Jack Bryant known as Hardrock, fleeing for weeks, was captured in Greens boro by Sgt Ed Mungo and brought to High Point. He was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, sentenced to two years, and posted a $560 bond after filing for appeal. Bryant had previously faced charges of assault and breach of peace, with a not guilty verdict on those counts. The report also notes President Woodrow Wilson’s planned reception at his new home following the inauguration of Warren G Harding.
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Lutherans Plan Historic Merger by State Synod
In Salisbury the Evangelical Lutheran synod of North Carolina and the Tennessee synod opened merger talks at St John s Lutheran church. Delegates discussed arrangements and approved the committee report uniting the two bodies. A joint service followed, signaling optimism for a unified synod across the two states.
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Cherryville
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St. John's Lutheran Church
Grayson to remain Wilson’s personal physician
Arrangements are understood to have been made for Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson to continue as personal physician to President Wilson. His intimate knowledge of the President’s illness supports his ongoing role, and his duties as head of the naval dispensary will not interfere with this arrangement.
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Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Soldier bonus bill setback dims enactment hope
Hope for passage of the soldier bonus bill faded as its supporters abandoned the effort today in Washington.
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Washington
Allies Reject German Reparations Proposals and Plan Customs Takeover
London dispatch says allied conference outlines first steps if needed to collect German reparations, including seizure of customs receipts in occupied zones. Allies plan to remind Germany of treaty violations and begin enforcing obligations while not pursuing further territorial occupation at present. The British and allied representatives meet at St James College to review military and judicial expert recommendations as Berlin awaits new instructions.
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Berlin
New Low Record By March Cotton
The cotton market opened with declines after yesterday's gains as Liverpool weakness and selling pressure from global stock markets weighed on early trading. The March contract fell about 17 to 87 points amid renewed selling and cautiousness ahead of the end of the first quarter.
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Sheriff Seizes Hidden Still Near Greene County
Deputies Bragner Martin and revenue officers White and Johnson captured a wood framed still hidden beneath bushes near a trench-like device. It had not operated for weeks and no liquor was found. In Raleigh, eight Syrian merchants face a mail fraud trial after four hours of jury deliberation following a four day proceeding.
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Landis Impeachment Inquiry Ordered by House Panel
The House Judiciary Committee voted to investigate impeachment charges against Federal Judge Landis, finding his acting as supreme arbiter of organized baseball conflicts with his duties as a judge and marking the start of a formal inquiry at the next Congress session. Representative Welty of Ohio had filed the charges.
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