Two Fires Hit High Point Over Weekend
Two blazes occurred in High Point over the weekend. A warehouse behind the Z. M. Silmon store at Ward and South Main was nearly destroyed at 1 45 pm, drawing a large crowd. A building at 1012 1014 South Main housed a shoe shop run by George Russell and a cafe run by Walker. both were damaged but the fire was contained by 10 30 pm last night.
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Z. M. Silmon
South Main Streets
South Main Street
Wesley Albertson
George Russell
Walker
Air Joyriders wreck claim holds many victims
A New Jersey air crash killed fourteen people including engaged couple Miss Gertrude Steever of Bloomfield and Reginald Woodward of Brooklyn. Also died were two Magmasi brothers from Stamford and others from Jersey City and Weehawken. Rescuers found Foote and Parsons severely injured in the cockpit.
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Henderson
Thomas
Weehawken
N. J
Rio Janeiro
Santos Dumont
Foote
Parson
New York
Parsons
Legislation Debate on 1921 General Assembly Actions
The House debated a proposal to act in 1921 on the governor and state finances with Representative Brinson moving to table the bill, defeated 76 to 14. Republican Gwynn urged passage noting a future governor might be Republican. Byrd's amendment to raise the pay amount to 15 000 failed. The Kerr universal primary bill was tabled by Representative Kerr upon his own request amid sharp debate.
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Bilt
Nash
Richmond
Hoovercrats
Boren
Guilford
House
Shaw
Mecklenburg
Raleigh
Winston
Bertie
General Assembly
Senate
Rocky Mount
Carr
Duplin
Pender
Recorder’s Court of
Apex
Martin County
Brinson
Pamlico
Gwynn
Rockingham
Byrd
Harnett
Kerr
John Kerr
Edgecombe
Sharp
Flood Stricken Alabama and Florida Areas Brace for Returns
Reports from flood areas in Alabama and Florida indicate some residents may return to Elba and Geneva tomorrow depending on favorable conditions. Flood crests threaten bridges along the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola rivers near River Junction Florida. Military rule reduced looting in Elba and Geneva as health officials report sixteen pneumonia cases in Elba refugee camps and widespread measles. A large supply of typhoid antitoxin has been deployed to the region by the Alabama health department.
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Graves
Alabama
Elba
Geneva
Aiso
Florida
Chattahoochee
Apalachicola
River Junction
Fla
Milton Stone
Alabama Health Department
Floods Strain Relief Efforts Across Georgia Florida Alabama
War department reports grave floods in Georgia and Florida with 20 known deaths across Florida Alabama and Georgia. Rescue work continues by air road and rail as planes deliver food medical supplies and clothing to refugees stranded inland. Authorities fear rising death toll and oversee civilian relief under martial law plans in Elba and Georgia areas.
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Alabama
Red Cross
Florida
Caryville
Georgia
Bainbridge
Albany
Newton
Montezuma
Elba
Washington
Mar
War Department
R. P. Davis
Fourth Corps
Davis
Traveling coach of linoleum co visits High Point
A 32 foot Armstrong Cork Company motor coach tour educates merchants and builders on linoleum floors. It features a demonstration lounge, mahogany display room, motion picture unit, and on board experts in Cork Tile and Linotile floors.
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Armstrong Cork Company
Lancaster
High Point
Pennsylvania
Armstrong
Lang
Cleveland
Calles Plans Major Assault to Seize Torreon by Tomorrow Night
General Calles informed President Portes Gil that 30 000 federal troops would strike Torreon in four columns with air reconnaissance reporting evacuation. Rebels burned bridges north of Torreon and near Escalon while evidence suggested a withdrawal toward Gomez Palacio. Government claims of rebel retreat contrasted with other reports of fighting east of Torreon and a clash near San Pedro De Las Colonias.
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Torreon
Coahuila
Mexico
San Pedro
Here
Canitas
Durango
Raal Madero
Juan Andreu Almazan
Eulogio Ortiz
Era
Baja California
Calles
Mexico City
Mar
Plutarco Elias Calles
Emilio Portes Gil
Escalon
Gomez Palacio
Chihuahua
Carlos Terrazas
Roberto Fierro
Peronal
Terrazas
Asanzola
Jiminez
Serrato
San Pedro de Las Colonias
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Trusted by Generations
A long standing family doctor in Monti cello Illinois used a simple laxative formula with pepsin for minor illnesses common to women children and babies. Since 1892 Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin has achieved widespread public success and remains a trusted safe remedy for all ages.
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Monticello
Illinois
Dr. Caldwell
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Testimonial
Cleveland woman praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from weakness and nervousness after ten bottles. She reports renewed strength and vitality and offers the letter for publication.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia F. Pinkham
Arcade Avenue
Mas
Evizaserh Toso
Hale Ave
Cleveland, Ohio
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