Good Roads Drive Aims to Impress Legislature
North Carolina good roads leaders led by Col. T. L. Kirkpatrick plan a Raleigh convention when the legislature meets in special session. The drive seeks a state wide permanent highway policy funded by bonds of 50 million statewide, 15 million by counties, and 1 million by Mecklenburg County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
North Carolina
Good Roads Movement
T. L. Kirkpatrick
Charlotte-Asheville- Wilmington
Col. Kirkpatrick
Charlotte- Asheville-Wilmington
Mecklenburg County
Raleigh
Bickett
Tax Commission
Charles H. Brough
Arkansas
Roads State
National Good Roads Association
Kirkpatrick
Chambers of Commerce
C.A.W. Highway Association
North Carolinians Propose Peace Basis Through Work and Unity
North Carolina businessmen and politicians urge a return to prewar norms by boosting production and unity between labor and capital. They emphasize honest work, reduced extravagance, and renewed faith in institutions, with protections for the peace treaty and League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Simmons Picked to Save Peace Treaty in Senate
Philadelphia report traces snowbound floods in eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware with wrecked bridges and rescues by boat. In Washington, Senator Simmons of North Carolina is chosen to push for compromised treaty terms and armistice ideas as Democrats seek a path to ratification amid presidential opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Brooke
uniHs
False Alarm Causes Near Miss at Main and Washington
At 7 pm the Northside station fire truck responding to a box 47 false alarm on Green Street narrowly avoided a collision with a car on the wrong side of the street. Arthur Hayworth swerved the vehicle to the extreme right to prevent an accident as bystanders urged enforcement of the right of way ordinance. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
Main
Washington Streets
Northside Station
Arthur Hayworth
Hayworth
Mrs Welborn dies in High Point after long illness
Mrs Roxie B Welborn aged 77 died at 1 PM at her son John S Welborns home 313 Washington Street after several years of pneumonia illness She was born November 16 1843 in Yadkin County widow of William C Welborn She leaves three sons J S G G and Jonathan Welborn of High Point two daughters Mrs D A Thornburg of this city and Mrs C W Jones of Richmond Va The funeral will be from the home tomorrow at 3 PM conducted by Rev W A Lambeth Interment Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie B. Welborn
John S. Welborn
Washington Street
Welborn
High Point
Yadkin County
Thomas
Rachel Brandon
William C. Welborn
W. A. Lambeth
Wesley Memorial Church
Folllow
Oakwood Cemetery
New York Says Hobo Labor Starved by Farm Demands
The American land service reports the labor hobo is an extinct character in America as seasonal workers from the circuit nation supply farms during harvests and strike seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
American Land Service
Cigvt
Paris Supreme Council does not discuss Adriatic reply
Paris reports that President Wilson’s reply to the allied premiers’ note on the Adriatic was not discussed by members of the supreme council yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wilson
Adriatic
Supreme Council
Died Suddenly at Local Plant
A. M. Hornady, an elderly resident, collapsed and died at 7 o'clock this morning at the Giant Furniture company where he worked. He had been in ill health but went to the plant intending to work. The death was caused by a heart ailment, and funeral arrangements were not set as of this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hornady
Furniture Company
Mr. Hornady
Charles Ross to Campaign for Page in North Carolina
RALSI GH March 6 Charles Ross of Harnett county will manage the campaign of former Congressman Page, a Democratic candidate for governor. Ross, an attorney, is well known in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralsigh
Charles Ross
Harnett County
Page
Ross
Express Workers Go On Strike in Chicago
Express workers in downtown railroad stations walked out demanding a flat $35 monthly raise. Estimates ranged from 2,600 to 5,600 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Chicago
Brokaw Reports Texas Oil Field Trip Findings
W. G. Brokaw returned today from an extensive trip through the Texas oil fields. A geologist accompanied him to conduct tests of the surveyed lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Brokaw
Texas Oil Fields
Mr. Brokaw
Salute for German Flag Ordered by Admiralty
London dispatch notes that with peace between Britain and Germany an admiralty order requires the German national flag to be saluted in accordance with regulations. The directive marks formal acknowledgment of the new state and its symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Empire
Germany
Admiralty
Bolsheviki Begin Attack on Finland
London dispatch reports Bolsheviki have begun a new attack on Finland according to Central News correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Finland
Central News
Two Brothers Killings On Border Spark Fatal Duel
Ashland Ky March 6 Milford Hubbard and Gerry Hubbard were killed and Willard Hubbard wounded in a gun fight at Pounce Va on the Kentucky Virginia border. The three men, said to be intoxicated, quarrelled. Milford fought Gerry with a rifle, then Milford and Willard exchanged shots with Milford fatally wounded and Willard seriously wounded after Willard fired twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Milford Hubbard
Gerry Hubbard
Willard Hubbard
Pounce
Kentucky-Virginia
Milford
Gerry
Willord
Ev.ng
Willard
President Wilson Seen Ready to Accept Article X Compromise
White House officials report President Wilson has expressed a clear stance on Article X in talks with Senator Glass. No decision is yet made on a conference with the administration senators regarding the peace treaty. Some aides suggest focusing efforts on convincing the president rather than pressing followers for a deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whitehouse
Administration
Wilson
Glass
Recnonse
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Simpltons
North Carolina
High Point Issues Large Batch of Building Permits in February
City Inspector J L Sechrest announces a February haul of building permits in High Point totaling 85000 dollars in estimated costs. Notable grant goes to Denny Roll and annel company for a 10000 dollar plant addition on Perry street. Since January 1 permits total 121000 dollars, signaling a busy construction spell ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Pont
Cty
J. L. Sechrest
Denny Roll and Annel Company
Perry Street
Sechrest
High Point
Ludendorff Tours Finland on Way to Russia
General Ludendorff, former head of the German army, travels through Finnish territory with a large staff en route to Russia, according to a dispatch to the Central News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ludendorff
Russia
Central News
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Storm Delays
The New York cotton market opened steady as futures for March and May rose briefly before easing. Owing to a storm delaying out of town arrivals and orders, trading was quiet with Liverpool showing early buying. later, March closed at 39.09 and other months at 35.82, 32.87, 30.15, and 29.35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
New York
Liverpool
Buck Wife Heads to Jacksonville for Reunion Visit
Mrs. G. M. Buck departed this morning to join her husband in Jacksonville, heading for a family reunion visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Buck
Jacksonville
No League Theme Shapes Navy Policy Says Daniels
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee he would back a larger naval bond program next year if the peace treaty fails ratification. He warned that rejecting the League of Nations would push him to renew a three year building plan and keep the world’s largest navy possible, insisting there is no middle ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
House Naval Committee
General Board
Congress
League of Nations
Destroyer George E. Badger Launched at Newport News
The destroyer George E. Badger was launched today at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Miss Mary Badger Wilson of Washington christened the vessel named for the late George E. Badger, former secretary of the navy and grandfather of Miss Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
George E. Badger
Newport News Shipbuilding Compary
Mary Badger Wilson
Washington
Day Amendment Attacked Again in Supreme Court
Kentucky distilleries and warehouse firms filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to rule the prohibition amendment and parts of the enforcement act unconstitutional. The case will be argued Monday with Rhode Island and additional cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Kentucky
Rhode Island
Food shortage threat hits Egypt amid supply controls
London dispatch says Egypt faces a serious food shortage as the food department tightens control, hampering handling of supplies. Exchange Telegraph reports Cairo authorities overseen by a centralized hoard, prompting concern over availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eegypt
Exchange Telegraph
Cairo
Food Department
Berlin School Measures Weighing for Students and Vision Class
Berlin plans periodic weighing and measuring of students at the start of each semester. A special school will be set up for pupils who cannot follow regular instruction due to deficient eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Perry and Smith Lead High Point Crew to Detroit for Cars
C F Perry and BD W Smith with a crew from High Point Motor Co have traveled to Detroit to bring back eight automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BD. W. Smith
The
High Point Motor Company
Detroit
Bank Exec Shot Himself After Bank Collapse In Newport News
Marvel D Holloway president of the Vassar Abbott company faced arrest for stealing 15000 from the Colonial bank which failed after excessive loans. He killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver in his dining room as his wife found him. Life insurance totaling 79000 assigned to the bank added to the collapse context. Frank I Partlett cashier and Holloway were also jailed on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Marvel
D. Holloway
Vassar-Abbott Company
Colonial Bank
Holloway
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Enterprise
Asa Biggs
League
Federation
Mankind
W. B. Cooper
Wilmington
H. Wood
Simmons
Mr. Wilson
J. P. Raveley
Sena
Tor Farnifold M. Simmons
White House
Simons
United States
O Garcia
North Carolinas
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Ief Pamone
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Mrs. Welborn
Texas
Virginia
NAVY
U. 5
Egypt
State Corporation Commission
Viewsor-Abbott Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!