Birthdays today highlight prominent North Carolinians
A list of notable birthdays includes William H. Maxwell former New York City schools chief born in Tyrone Ireland 65 Frederick H. Newell ex reclamation service born in Bradford PA 55 Albert Johnson congressman born in Springfield IL 48 George F. Slossom billiards veteran born in DeKalb NY 63 Freddie Welsh boxing champion born in Pontypridd Wales 31 Sam Thompson famed baseball star born in Danville IN 57. The column also muses on politics society and High Point NC boosterism and civic advancement.
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William H. Maxwell
Public
New York City
County Tyrone
Ireland
Frederick H. Newell
United States Reclamation Service
Bradford
North Carolina General Assembly Ends 1917 Session With Local Legislation
The 1917 North Carolina General Assembly concludes a productive session focusing on local laws while avoiding excessive freak measures. Notable acts include a law prohibiting shooting ducks from airplanes and a failed attempt to regulate tights in stage performances, reflecting cautious, efficient lawmaking with overall public approval.
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North Carolina
Egotism discussed as both virtue and flaw
The piece argues that excessive egotism is repugnant and harmful but a measured belief in oneself can inspire others. It notes that hindsight often exceeds foresight and warns that flaunting ego undermines respect and can ruin even good people.
An Appeal to Common Sense in High Point Politics
Fred N. Tate urges High Point voters to back all amendments to regain mayoral electability by ending partisan misrule. He calls for a mass meeting of Republicans and Democrats to choose fair leaders and place city affairs under unified, nonpartisan management.
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High Point
Raleigh
Fred N. Tate
Max Bones
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Albert Johnson
Washington
Springfield
Ill
George F. Slossom
Boston
DeKalb
N. Y
Freddie Welsh
Pontypridd
Wales
Sam Thompson
Danville
Ind
Mr. Moon
Atlantic
Germany
Japan
Eastern
Mr. Wilson
Raleign Times
O. F
Charles M. Stedman
Stedman
Mr. Hearst
Ing
Enterprise
High
Jules Verne
Mark
North Carolina General Assembly
General Assembly
Tion
Representative Coggins
Mr. Coggins
Voice OF the People
Mr. Tate
the Enterprise
Morris
High Point Morris Plan Company
Bank of Commerce
Amsterdam
United States
Poughkeepsie
Charles FE. Courtney
Cornell
J. W. Sechrest
G. J. James
Tom J. Moser
C. A. Vincannon
Ed L. Ragan
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Best St. Good Garden
J. C. Welch
Ridgway Avenue
R. C. Andrews
Pickett Mills
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
N. W. Brown
Hillsboro, N. C
DR. L. S. Fox
Wachovia Bank
L. S. Fox
W. F. Clayton
Bk. of Commerce
Broadway
America
Joan of Arc
Pathe
Luke
Chauffeur
Hearst Pathe News Pictorial
Grace Cunard and
Francis Ford
the Purple Mask
Tanenhaus Bros
Anenhaus Brothers
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P. O. E. Commerce
J. A. Hart Drug Co
J. Fred Tesh
R. E. Andrews
J. E. Guy
Elwood Basement
South Main St
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New York Bakery
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