Net result of tampering with charter debated
The charter of High Point was amended to establish true ward representation with a five member city council. The mayor will be selected by the council, four members will be ward based and one at large. The paper notes possible benefits from better personnel and acknowledges partisanship will be minimal. It also references a failed police chief bill by Rep Blair aimed at improving command authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Raleigh
Blair
The Ghouls and the Body Exhibitor
The body of Floyd Collins, a Ken tucky cave victim, was stolen from its resting place and found nearby. The cave owner and keeper of Collins's resting site say motive is unclear. Ghouls are blamed, but the exhibit may have provoked the act as a disturbing display of the dead man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Collins
Kentucky
Collins
Careful selection urged for North Carolina patrol hires
Raleigh receives many highway patrol applications as 37 jobs are created only ten for patrolmen. The highway commission vows hiring will be merit based with rigid tests evaluating mental, moral and physical fitness. The article contrasts civil service style testing with political influence.
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Raleigh
Highway Patrol
The
Highway Commission
Passing of the Bonus System in Assembly
The North Carolina legislature defeats a 1929 bonus bill for clerks and other lawmakers staff, saving about $20,000. Representative Robert M. Hanes led the opposition as pay for legislators has risen, prompting a shift toward stricter expense allowances for legislative employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Hanes
Forsyth
Protection demands tempering free trade says Sir George Paish
An English economist at a Manchester conference warned that continued protectionist policies threaten a global financial crisis. He argued debtors cannot pay as governments limit trade, urging restraint to avoid disaster while noting shifting U S and UK political support toward tariffs and infant industry protection.
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George Paish
Manchester
United States
New World
Hoover
Congress
al Smith
The City of Confusion by Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton argues that surface confusion in politics culture and society stems from World War I genetics and modern life and that the noise signals a demand for a new deal. He notes false doctrines about war marriage and industry and contends the era’s upheaval reveals deeper flaws in civilization and the need for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
Automobile speed trials drawn into tragedy at Daytona
Two or three days after Major Segrave set a 231 mph auto speed record at Daytona Beach Lee Bible and a photographer were killed when the car they rode in lost control. The piece argues such tests should be discontinued as dangerous and pointless to engineers research and public interest.
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Segrave
Daytona Beach
Lee Bible
Shaw Quip on 99 Percent Like Others Sparks Laugh
A witty remark attributed to George Bernard Shaw suggests he is mostly ordinary, joking that he must have shaved like anyone else. The line captures his characteristic blend of humor and self‑mockery in a light public moment.
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George Bernard Shaw
Mary Garden Says Talking Pictures Doom Opera and Theater
Mary Garden is quoted predicting that talking pictures spell doom for grand opera and the legitimate theater. The remark leads to the playful line that she is turning to films.
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Mary Garden
Mary
Revival of the Black Crook Burlesque
The Black Crook burlesque is being revived and the question arises whether the ensemble’s heavy costumes will leave the ladies catching cold when they exit the theater.
Boston Peeping Tom Arrest Report Sparks Optimism
A man was arrested in Boston recently on a peeping Tom charge. The remark notes the incident as evidence that optimism remains in the world.
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Boston
Tax relief through North Carolina road and school funds
North Carolina voters see a historic tax cut as the 1929 assembly channels 10 million dollars annually to counties via a road maintenance fund of 3.5 million and a 6.5 million school aid fund. Governor Gardner credits the measures for broad ad valorem reductions with many counties cutting 20 to 60 percent, and some 30 to 60 percent in special districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Baskervill
Raleigh
North Carolina
General Assembly
Gardner
Republican Party
Stimson Reaches U S as Secretary of State Arrival
Colonel Henry L. Stimson, former Philippine governor general and new secretary of state, arrived in San Francisco today aboard the President Pierce. A large delegation of federal, state, and municipal officials plus top army and navy officers met him at Quarantine.
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Stimson
U. S
San Francisco
Henry L. Stimson
Philippines
Hoover
Dollar
President Pierce
Army
Navy
Elton Wins Lincolnshire Handicap at Lincoln Mile Course
Elton trained by Essex Ford and owned by Mrs. R A Foster won the Lincolnshire Handicap over the mile course at Lincoln. The race featured Elton beating a field led by Twincat with Elton coming from the stable of Essex Ford.
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Elton
Lincolnshire
Lincoln
England
Essex Ford
Twincat
R. A Foster
High Point School Board Meets On 1929 30 Plans
High Point commissioners discussed next year staff and building needs awaiting new state education laws. They authorized ground improvements at Bay Street and Mechanicsville schools and arranged diphtheria antitoxin for primary grades. The treasurer’s report showed budgeting remains solid with a safe margin. insurance terms for staff to follow state compensation act.
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High Point School Board of Commissioners
Commercial National Bank
State General Assembly
High Point
Last Green Street
Montlieu Avenue
Bay Street
Mechanicsville
City Health Department
Plan New Church at Junior Order Home
Lexington March 20 Plans and specifications are being worked out by Rev H T Penry and the Center Hill Baptist Church for a modern church edifice to replace the old wooden structure. The project aims for a building costing about $10 000 with all modern rural church conveniences. The Junior Order orphanage near the church has spurred community growth and will bring new families and many orphans as part of the congregation.
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Lexington
H. T. Penry
Center Hill Baptist Church
Junior Order Orphans Home
Junior Order
Patent Leather Shoes Trend in Warm Colombia
Stylish patent leather shoes gain popularity in Colombia as warm weather boosts fashion choices. Local retailers report rising demand for glossy footwear suitable for outdoor wear.
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Colombia
Charters Granted In North Carolina Firms
Certificates of incorporation filed in Raleigh include Belle's Cakes Inc of Greensboro to deal in bread cakes and pastries with $25,900 authorized capital. Goodin-Drum Furniture Company Mutual Burial Association Inc of Maiden to provide funeral expenses for members. Rogers' Tire Company of Raleigh to sell auto accessories with $50,000 authorized capital. Raleigh Post Corporation to promote American Legion ideals, non stock. Avery Publishing Company of Lenoir to publish newspapers. Industrial Mineral Corporation of Asheville to prospect for ores. Pappas Company of Winston-Salem to own pool rooms cafes and restaurants. Carolina Cab Company Inc of Asheville to deal in electric powered vehicles. Carolina-Tennessee-Georgia Bus Company of Murphy to transport passengers. Harry's Motor Inn Incorporated of Asheville to deal in automobiles with $5,000 authorized capital.
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Raleigh
N. C
Belle’s Cakes, Inc
Greensboro
Hazel Harris
Elise Harris
Belle T. Abrams
Goodin-Drum Furniture Company
Mutual Burial Association Inc
Maiden
Nonstock
A. C. Black
E. B. Goodin
A. D. McEntyre
Rogers’ Tire Company
J. R. Rogers
KE. M. Rogers
O. KE. Ferguson
Raleigh Post Corporation
Lenoir
Norman Hutton
Hickory
Industrial Mineral Corporation
Asheville
J. A. McKee
R. P. Booth
George W. Craig
Pappas Company
High Point
Charles Pappas
Winston-Salem
John Pappas
Pete Cavarnos
Carolina Cab Company Inc
Harry D. Blomberg
James S. Howell
B. W. Padgett
Carolina - Tennessee - Georgia Bus Company
Murphy
C. W. Savage
Thomas S. Evans
R.L. Lance
Harry’s Motor Inn, Incorporated
N.C
Jamoa J. Howell
Frederick Mutton
Blockade of Atlantic coast by Britain marks War of 1812 era
On March 20 1813 Britain proclaimed a blockade of the Atlantic seaboard as part of the War of 1812 campaign. The blockade extended from Halifax to the West Indies and led to British bases at Chesapeake Bay while coastal lighthouses were darkened to hamper American defenses.
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Great Britain
Atlantic Seaboard
New England
England
Hallifax
West Indies
Britain
Chesapeake Bay
America
New York
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
BR. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
C. M. Waynick
League of Nations
League
Heaven
Coun
Argentina
George Clark
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