Gold fields found brighten Bolshevik peace move
The Chicago Post notes the Soviet government has located two new gold fields, likely strengthening the peace movement with the Bolsheviks. Casual readers recall debates on annexation and political campaigns as other papers discuss presidential candidates and shipboard incidents.
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Chicago Post
Cubai
Los Angeles Times
Yesteryear
Columbus Dispatch
Northern Pacific
Buffalo News
Kapp Refuses to Leave Despite Emphatic Fuss
Several people comment on longtime star Kapp as he balks at departing amid the turmoil. observers note his insistence clashes with the group’s demand for order and his stubborn refusal to back down.
Springtime pranks by nature fakers draw council ire
The council reacts to ongoing springtime antics by nature fakers and the sight of overflowing garbage cans after street cleaning. Officials warn residents about safety and request cooperation to curb the disturbances.
News Gossip from a Drowsy Virginia Pageant Era
A stream of local vignettes referencing tobacco policy fears for Virginia by 1925, high perquisites for vice presidents, ambitions of a boy to become a congressman, Salisbury hotel crowding, a Virginia man charged as a bigamist, Carpentier’s marriage amid boxing talk, spring forecasts, a Chatalker booking, clothing prices, city sewer plans, and a council ban on a magazine cover.
German leader quits amid fear of bolshevism in Germany
The report suggests Luitwitz resigns due to Bolshevik danger, though others doubt it and cite Noske’s machine guns. Parliament considers a resolution to end the war first and then negotiate peace, seen as the only apparent path to ending the conflict.
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Luitwitz
Germany
Noske
Special session urged for real road legislation in July
The article urges a special session of the general assembly to pass substantive highway laws. It criticizes the previous session for missed opportunities and hopes the July session will act on federal aid funds, suggesting North Carolina could receive ten to twenty million dollars for highways and transform the state.
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General Assembly
North Carolina
Move to Build North Main Playground in High Point
High Point City Council weighs turning the North Main street lot by the Baptist church into a $1000 playground for local children. Proponents urge a full play system with a physical director to curb delinquency and foster education and future city development.
Call for Peace Taxing Congress to End War
A public urge condemns Congress for war era spending and high costs of living. Voters are urged to pressure their representatives to declare peace and restore government to a peacetime budget, warning that failed action could end political careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Case in Point on profiteering Pressure
A High Point merchant resisted a company demand to raise prices on stock. He was warned of being cut off from future orders but refused. The piece argues profiteering is widespread and urges the public and merchants to refuse purchases with unjust price hikes, questioning whether life or death justifies ongoing agony.
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High Point
President Ebert Leaves Distance Before Demanding Kapp Surrender
The report notes President Ebert moved out of close reach prior to demanding the surrender of Chancellor Kapp, detailing the sequence of events during the confrontation.
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Ebert
Kapp
Dust cleared on West Washington and College streets
The message states that dust elimination on West Washington and College streets will prevent disruption to telephone service.
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West Washington
College Streets
Women pioneer Marilla Ricker marks 80th birthday
The Day's News notes Marilla M. Ricker born in New England, a teacher who turned to law in 1882 in Washington DC. She became the first woman U S commissioner and examiner in chancery and helped admit women to New Hampshire bar while being linked to prison reform work.
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United States
Marilla M. Ricker
Susan B. Anthony
D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
New Hampshire
Frovernor
Today’s anniversaries reflect era changing events
1849 Jenny Lind retired from the stage to concert work. 1865 Confederate Congress adjourned after President Jefferson Davis address. 1867 Denmark’s queen arrived in England to visit the Princess of Wales. 1870 Toronto archdiocese created. 1877 Anna Held born in Paris. 1879 Bleiburg avalanche. three died. British Lords reject woman suffrage bill.
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Jenny Lind
Confederate States Congress
Shne Die
Jefferson Davis
Denmark
England
Princess of Wales
Queen Alexandra
Toronto
Anna Held
Paris
New York City
Bleibureg
Austrian
Tyrol
House of Lords
Major National and Regional Events Highlight Today
The day features the centenary of William Stevenson governor of West Virginia, a 75th birthday for Dr. John W. Hamilton, a birth anniversary for Grover Cleveland marked in New York, a large Bible conference opening in Atlanta, Robert Underwood Johnson sailing to Italy as ambassador, and Kentucky political campaigns with Homer S. Cummings speaking in Louisville.
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William Bb. Stevenson
West Virginia
Toronto
John W. Hamilton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Grover Cleveland
New York
South
Atlanta
Robert Underwood Johnson
United States
Italy
Rome
Kentucky
Louisville
Homer S. Cummings
Birthdays Honor Notables On This Day
Dr Richard P Strong Harvard scientist and Red Cross leader born at Fortress Monroe Virginia 48 years ago today. Victor Murdock FTC member born Burlingame Kansas 49 years ago. Louis Tracy author born Liverpool England 57 years ago. William Sulzer former New York governor born Elizabeth New Jersey 57 years ago. Frank Moran heavyweight boxer born Cleveland Ohio 33 years ago.
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Richard P. Strong
Harvard
League of Red Cross Societies
Fortress Monroe
Victor Murdock
Federal Trade Commission
Burlingame
Kas
Louis Tracy
Liverpool
Eng
William Sulzer
New York
Elizabeth
N. J
Frank Moran
Cleveland
Conventions Open Starting Today Across Multiple Cities
Dallas hosts the Dallas American association of Petroleum Geologists opening today while New Orleans welcomes the Southern Home Economics association. Chicago hosts the National association of Brass Manufacturers and Des Moines displays the Mississippi Valley association. Sioux City prepares for the Northwest Iowa Teachers' association and Utica for the New York State Tax association proceedings.
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Dallas
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
New Orleans
Southern Home Economics Association
Chicago
National Association of Brass Manufacturers
Des Moines
Mississippi Valley Association
Sioux City
Northwest
Iowa Teachers’ Association
Utica
New York
State Tax Association
New Jersey Assembly Rejects Federal Prohibition Amendment
A year ago today the New Jersey assembly rejected the federal prohibition amendment. The British government reported it had crushed an uprising by Mohammedans in Egypt.
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New Jersey Assembly
Egypt
Chicago Mayor Aids Cheyenne Water Sewage Upgrades
Chicago Mayor William Haley Thompson sent an expert engineer to Cheyenne to assist with planning 300000 dollars in waterworks and sewer improvements. He previously offered funding and now covers expenses as Cheyenne proceeds with the project.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
William Haley Thompson
Chicago
Thompson
Famished dog eats pig in North Rochester yard
In New Bedford March 18 a starving stray dog forced its way into Mau rice Fuller’s farmyard. It chased a pig into a corner and wedged its head between boards, then devoured the animal in a grisly, forcible act.
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New Bedford
Mass
Maurice Fuller
North Rochester
Fuller
Boy Finds Bond Order on Broadway in Broadway Reward
Harry H. Hahn aged 17 a Standard Oil clerk found an order on the Bank of Montreal to deliver 1 200 000 in railroad bonds while walking on Broadway He turned it to a brokerage firm that had signed the order and received a $2 reward with praise for his honesty and prospects in life.
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New York
Harry H. Hahn
Standard Oil Co
Bank of Montreal
Broadway
Harry
High Point Urged to Send Delegate to Good Roads Meet
Guilford County citizens plan a large Greensboro led delegation to the Bankhead Highway convention in Hot Springs Arkansas April 12 to 17. High Point is asked to send at least one delegate or provide proxies. Delegates named include Garland Daniel C M Vanstory W C Boren E Sternburger J R McClamrock J M Millikan D R Huffines. An estimated 1 000 delegates plus 500 road equipment builders expected. organizers urge immediate credentials to J A Roundtree secretary and director general.
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Guilford County
Hot Springs
Ark
Bankhead National Highway Association
Greensboro
Bankhead Highway Association
Garland Daniel
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Vanstory
W. C. Boren
E. Sternburger
J. R. McClamrock
J. A. Roundtree
Daniel
Chamber of Commerce to Move Into New Quarters on Main Street
The chamber of commerce has rented the vacant storefront next to Quality Shoe on South Main and will move its offices there around April 1. The building will house an assembly room, information bureau, directors' room, and the secretary’s office on the ground floor for easy public access. A permanent secretary is hoped to be secured soon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Quality Shoe
South Main Street
Bureau of Information
New York Wastes Water Daily Compared to City of 100000
A study reveals New York consumes and wastes water at a rate equivalent to supplying a city of 100000 people each day. The finding highlights efficiency gaps and potential conservation aims for urban water use.
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New York
New Manager at Tanenhaus Store
W. G. King of Burlington arrives in High Point to become manager of the Tanenhaus store here. On March 29 he will move to Winston-Salem to take charge of the Tanenhaus store there, marking a promotion for M. N. Rogers. Rogers will move with Mrs. Rogers to Winston-Salem late March.
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W. G. King
Burlington
High Point
M. N. Rogers
Tanenhaus
Mr. Rogers
Winston-Salem
Credit Clothiers and Outfitters
Mr. King
New York Cotton Opens Firm on Wet Belt Outlook
Cotton futures opened firm as Western weather and a drop in focal certificated stock buoyed prices. May and new crop months posted fresh highs with gains of 9 to 19 points, May at 38.18 and October at 32.28, after a call showing 86 10 47 points net higher.
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New York
May
Fifteen-Pound Girl Arrives in Marietta
A 15 pound plus baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Marley on East Market Street Marietta PA. Both mother and infant are reported doing well. The report notes a prior Marietta birth of a 16 pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Miller several years ago.
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Marietta
Adam Marley
East Market Street
Gottlieb Miller
Ninety Seven and Ninety Celebrate 72 Years of Marriage
Willis Crabb aged 97 and Mary Crabb aged 90 celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary in Springfield Missouri. Eleven children were born to the couple with nine still living. Mrs Crabb joined a square dance at the party to show she remains hale and hearty.
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Springfield
Willis Crabb
Mary Crabb
Editor Pitt Way In Henderson Suffering Stroke
Editor and owner P. T. Way of the Henderson Dispatch suffered a stroke at his home yesterday and was reported in critical condition today. Physicians said they had little hope for his recovery.
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P. T. Way
The
Henderson Dispatch
PUBLIC SALE OF CITY PROPERTY HIGH POINT
The city of High Point will auction four houses on April 15 at noon to the highest bidder or for cash. Properties lie in High Point Township near Phelix Conrad and E A Snow lines. Bids may be rejected. houses must be removed within ten days. City Manager R L Pickett issues the order.
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High Point
High Point Township
Phelix Conrad E. A. Snow
Russell and
Tate
City of
Phelix Conrad
Conrad
Snow
Russell Street
J. Elwood Cox
R. L. Pickett
Forty winters and summers since Number 40 for the Blood
The ad notes that forty winters and summers have passed since living persons first used Number 40 For The Blood a preparation said to treat glandular disease blood poisoning mercurial poisoning scrofula rheumatism and stomach ailments. It claims sores ulcers and scrofulous swellings yield to the remedy sold by J A Hart Drug Co.
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U.S
Magis
J. A. Hart Drug’ Co
Cheney and Co. sues over medical cataract claim
Frank J. Cheney and Co. faces a legal action regarding a cataract treatment claim. The document notes an affidavit sworn on December 6 and references medical remedies and testimonials.
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J. P. Rawlbey
Asa Biggs
Mali
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Virginia
Salisbury
Carpentier
S&s. E. Post
Ing
Jile
Congress and Politics
Congress
Vanceed
Department of Justice
Attorney General
Furniture City
U. G
New Quarters
Lloyd George
Wilson
Nitti
M’migo Exicos
Adriatic
Hans Wus
Wilsons
Russia
Orfridt Tof, Mavsen
Fridtjof Nansen
Council of the
League of Nations
Vault
Bank of Commerce
Member
Federal Reserve System
Bete
Ohio
Frank
J. “Cheney
Oot & Co
Frank J. Chen
F. J. Cheney & Co
Talede
Chia
Thomasville
Elwood
Hock Hotel
U. Pierce
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