Tax Commission Bill Faces House Challenge Ahead
Raleigh dispatch notes a renewed push to pass the tax commission bill after prior Senate defeats. Gov. Gardner champions the reform as a revenue enhancer and data source for future legislatures, estimating about 1 million extra dollars annually. House support hinges on economy and abolition of the state board of assessment.
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Tax Commission
Carlisle W. Higgins
Alleghancy
Corporation Commission
Commissioner of Revenue
State Board of Assessment
Highway Commission
Gardner
General Assembly
House
Senate
Widow's Guiltless Generosity Highlighted in Luke Verse
A reflection notes that true generosity often comes from the poorest, citing Luke 21 3 where a widow gives more than all others and expressing the idea that the most indigent are frequently the most generous.
The Governor's Appointees and State Office Shifts
The article reviews Governor Gardner and Governor Coughton moving experienced officials A. J. Maxwell and others to new roles. Maxwell moves from the corporation commission to the highway chair, praised as capable despite past disputes with Morrison. The piece frames these changes as logical, forecast, and evidence of eligibles.
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Overnor Gardner
Highway Commission
Frank L. Page
Coughton
Elias Carr
Doughton
A. J. Maxwell
Department of Government
Maxwell
Corporation Commission
North Carolina
Morrison
Twain
Mr. Morrison
Mr. Maxwell
Revenue Commissioner's Office
Dressing Up High Point to Bloom in 1929
The 1929 town beautification hinges on amateur gardeners and a solid 1928 start. Last year a thorough garden promotion organized citizens and brought a notable flowering of the city, encouraging ongoing planning and planting efforts for a richer summer display.
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High Point
Charges Issued Against Officer In Sumter Harris Killing
A warrant for Patrolman Stout on murder charges is issued, signaling formal charges after prior voiced allegations. The grand jury may investigation, possibly freeing the city from self inquiry if the officer resists cooperation.
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Stout
Sumter Harris
City investigates officer's use of force in Harris shooting
A city hall inquiry examined how the officer used force in self defense during the Harris shooting. With murder charges now filed, the policeman is expected to be relieved from duty despite prior hesitation, as is standard when serious offenses are charged.
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Harris
Stout
Coolidge Reveals Himself In Preinaugural Magazine Serial
The article notes Calvin Coolidge wrote part of a magazine serial before becoming president. It praises his reticence as giving him an aura of wisdom and treats his self description as a capable mediocrity. It argues a governor's belief in average competence can be safe in public office.
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Calvin Coolidge
White House
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
Germany seeks American tourists with new appeals
Germany conducts full page ads in New York urging Americans to include Germany in foreign itineraries. The campaign promotes romance music and natural beauty while claiming cheaper travel than at home. Germany touts improved transport, new trans ocean steamers, and aviation leadership to attract visitors.
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Germany
New York
New World
Presidents as the nation’s spokesman through newspapers
The article argues the President should communicate with the country via newspapers, noting the role of press as the nation’s voice. It praises the current President for not walling himself off from experienced journalists and welcomes open dialogue between the White House and the press corps.
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Mr. Coolidge
White House
Washington
Business Men Seek the College Graduate
The article notes a shift in attitudes as big corporations now actively recruit from universities. Modern curricula emphasize economics sociology and psychology to train graduates for social relations and economic adjustment, making college education a valuable asset for entering the business world.
The President as Spokesman in the Hoover Era
The article argues President Hoover offers clearer access to White House information than Coolidge, easing press fears of four years of poor conditions. It contrasts restrained press dialogue under Coolidge with a more informative White House source, noting the presidency remains selective yet informative.
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Senate
House
Hoover
Mr. Coolidge
White House
United States
State police urged as vital statewide reform
Missouri Attorney General Stratton Sharter urged creating a coordinated state police system. He called the idea a flexible law enforcing agency that would operate beyond county lines, patrol highways, pursue criminals, and outmaneuver gang tactics. He said the topic warrants careful study.
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Stratton Sharter
Missouri
Mexican Revolution News and Political Maneuver
In Mexico the revolution continues with reported captures of several enlisted men. Charles Curtis comments that he will let the senate decide as it pleases, noting his former tenure as senator gives him insight into congressional processes.
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Charles Curtis
Senate
Mr. Curtis
Golf show in Chicago features shockless club debut
Golf makers unveiled a shockless club at a Chicago show while noting some players could still surprise with performance. The remark hints at surprising shooters who might challenge the new design on course.
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Chicago
Rum runner reports $8500 income after fines and fees
A rum runner in Washington paid income taxes on eight thousand five hundred dollars the other day stating that was the amount left after paying fines and lawyers fees. The note calls it an oversight by the lawyers.
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Washington
Judge McGeehan Warns Yawning Family Fireside Decline
Minnie Atkins-Edwards reports Judge John E. McGeehan of New York City's women's court warns that national home life is vanishing as families rush to outside activities after meals. He blames neglectful mothers and diverging interests for delinquency and calls for wholesome home life to rebuild health and citizenship.
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John E. McGeehan
Women’s Court of
New York City
McGeehan
Minnie Atkins-Edwards
THOMASVILLE ATHLETES HONORED AND FAMILY NOTICE
Thomasville high school awarded letters and stars to girls Kathryn Welborn Imogene Boyles Libby Moore Bessie Lackey Mary Baird Bernice Hooper Virginia Pearce and boys Carl Blair Theron Everhart Leon Beck Willie Mock Waldo Chandler and Eugene Webb. Anna Bell daughter of N A Cornelison died at one year eight months. funeral held at Unity cemetery.
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Thomasville
Thomasville High School
Miss Newell
Kathryn Welborn
Imogene Boyles
Libby Moore
Bessie Lackey
Mary Baird
Bernice Hooper
Virginia Pearce
Mae
Page
Carl Blair
Theron Everhart
Leon Beck
Willie Mock
Waldo Chandler
D. B. Smith
Davidson County
Back to home and family fireside movement urged
A call for citizens to reconnect with their children at home, arguing parents should take primary responsibility for child training instead of relying on schools, Sunday schools, or police, urging focus on family life over outside interests.
Archie Fowler Released on 15000 Bond in Davidson Robberies
Archie Fowler of High Point was released from Davidson county jail on 15000 bond after two weeks’ detention with three other suspects in Thomasville robbery cases. E V Fowler posted as bondsman. preliminary hearings were held and charges include robbery of two stores and a roller mill safe. March 22 is set for a new hearing in Thomasville.
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Lexington
Archie Fowler
High Point
Davidson County
Thomasville
E. V. Fowler
Fowler
Recorder’s Court
Ralph Davis
Tom Moore
Blanche Wike
Gilliam
Moore
Thomanville Court
Shark byproducts to be reclaimed at Twofold Bay factory
Valuable products from sharks including oils and leather will be reclaimed in a new factory planned at Twofold Bay Australia. The facility will process oils leather and other edible fish substances gathered in the vicinity during the whaling season, with many tons expected to be produced.
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Twofold Bay
Australia
Myatt Opposes Amendment in Letter to High Point Citizens
J A Myatt denounces a state bill he says strips residents of the right to choose their mayor. He asserts the public should vote on the issue and opposes any measure he views as depriving citizens of governmental voice.
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Myatt
the Enterprise
High Point
United States
Trees to be Saved in New Oil Fields
Oklahoma City oil operators in new fields south of the city sign an agreement to leave standing every possible tree. The area includes oaks, pecans and persimmons. Wirt Franklin, chairman of the oil conservation committee, promotes the plan as a first-of-its-kind cooperative timber protection effort.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Wirt Franklin
Operators Oil Conservation Committee
Metal Coated Cement Shown In Germany
The process by which cement and concrete slabs tanks and pipes are sprayed with molten tin zinc or lead to render them waterproof is demonstrated in Germany. Developed by a scientist the method covers artificial stone and other structures and reportedly shows success in sealing surfaces.
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Germany
Y.zetao
Grackles Rally Around New Nest Before Laying Eggs
Grackles form noisy flocks around a freshly built nest as the birds prepare to lay eggs, signaling nesting activity and communal roosting behavior observed in the area.
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Ener
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
C. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
Associated Press
Police
J. A. Myatt
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