High Point elects Hedrick mayor in close vote
John W. Hedrick won the High Point mayoralty by 376 votes over Fred N. Tate in a high turnout election. Grayson, Davis, Ingram and Conrad were chosen as council members for two years, with Ingram and Conrad leading in votes. The results came after late-night counts and precinct-by-precinct tallies.
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John W. Hedrick
High Point
Fred N. Tate
Dr. C. S. Grayson
W. A. Davis
BE. IK. Ingram
F. P. Conrad
Furniture City
Tate
Hedrick
Mr. Ingram
Conrad
F. Brown
C. S. Grayson
A. S. Caldwell
Charles Su. Amos
Davis
B. A. Stanton
Sheeily
Mer. Nedrick
Nashville man shot in Hermitage Club crisis ends in suicide
John H. Reeves, a prominent Nashville retired manufacturer, was shot in the breast at the Hermitage club. James A. Grundy, a well known salesman, then killed himself with the same pistol. Reeves was seriously wounded.
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Nashville
Trnn
John H. Reeves
Hermitage Club
James A. Grundy
Judge Landis To Hold On As Baseball Chairmen Regardless Of Dial Bill
Judge Kenesaw M Landis denied reports that he resigned from the federal bench to devote full time to his baseball commissioner role. Rumors resurfaced after Senate judiciary committee hearings endorsed Senator Dial s bill making it a conflict for a federal judge to hold another paid post while on the bench.
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Judge Landis
Chicago
Kenesaw M. Landis
Westorn
Senate
Dials Bil
Giantdis
Peonage Charges Are Investigated in Georgia Farm Case
In Dublin Georgia on May 4 federal agents began examining alleged peonage on A G B Hogan a prominent local banker and farmer. Hogan denied the charges claiming a smear by four Dexter men and a local merchant tied to a town scandal involving a church expulsion and disputes over loans and crops. He said three blacks died on his plantation but were investigated and denied knowing the agents.
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Dublin
Federal Agencs
A. G. B. Hogan
Federal Bureau
Laurens County
Hogan
John Whipple
Short Robinson
Thomas
Dexter Baptist Church
Express Company to Make Reductions in Tampa
Tampa, May 4. The American Railway Express company plans wage cuts and shorter working hours for its employees. The reduced wage schedule would take effect June 1, 1921, and the change in hours would start July 1, 1921. Details of the proposed wage scale and hours were not disclosed by company headquarters.
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Tampa
Fla
Mboth
American Railway Express Company
G. C. Taylor
Cities 10 Seek Special Session of Legislature
Raleigh reports say cities want an extra legislative session to fix a clerical error in municipal finance law delaying improvement bonds. Governor Morrison is cautious and may not call a session. bond buyers wait on a record amendment. Also: May 10 proclaimed Mothers Day with urging to honor mothers. tax provisions and school superintendent search noted.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Morrison
Manning
Mecrorison
General Assembly of
North Carolina
United States
Cameron Morrison
Our
Commonwealth
State Tax Commission
Sap Underwood
Pitt County
Harry Howell
Joe Ferrall
Parent-Teachey
Grist Family Keeps Yorkville Enquirer Traditions Alive
In York, South Carolina the Grist family, now six members strong, continues the Yorkville Enquirer legacy begun by their great grandfather John Grist in 1883. The clan has held roles from reporter to editor while maintaining the paper, even as lineage spans generations and a wartime return brings Lewis Grist back to print.
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York
S. C
Grisi
Yorkville Enquirer
John &. Grist
Galtanqua Opens This Afternoon in Point
The opening of Galtanqua at Point is set for 2:30 this afternoon in a large waterproof tent on South Main street school grounds, weather permitting. If needed, events move to the school auditorium. Dr T M Kiernan arrives to oversee the week’s programs with Nevin Concert company performing this afternoon and again tonight as a prelude to Mentaville Flowers.
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South Main Street
Chantauqua
Kiernan
Sue
Jins
Hirsh Point
Nevin Concert Company
Mentaville Flowers
Chanel Singers
Redpath Chautauqua
Lyceum
Montaville Mowers
America
Bergnoll Draft Dodger Confident of Freedom
Bergnoll believed he would be freed as testimony in the Bergdoll case continued. General Harris said he knew of no reason for the confidence beyond available rounds, while Bergdoll’s counsel argued during the case. The inquiry revealed Bergdoll’s wealth and possible use of funds to evade arrest, with counsel Allory Weinberger noted among the defenders.
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Crover Cleveland Tergdoll
Chroweh
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Army
No Touse
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Jie
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Johnson
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Allory Weinberger
Stalnd
Emma Goldmann
Voters Accept Public School Bond Issuance
Berlin denies new reparations offer as German officials report. The reparations commission splits the allied plan into two parts: a legal treaty portion and a bond guarantee/interest framework. They expect to send a bill of liabilities to Germany Friday while a modified plan rides along for acceptance.
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London
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
High Point approves 175000 school bond issue
Voters in High Point approve a 175000 bond issue for school buildings with 2217 yes votes from 3699 registered. The vote by ward shows mixed results with most support in three wards and defeat in a fourth. Funds allocate 112000 for Russell street school, 55000 for a new negro school in the eastern section, and 8000 for miscellaneous improvements.
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High Point
Furniture City
Ivy
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Russell Street
poNhargers
Buying Renewed on the Market Today
New York May 4 There was a renewal of Wall Street and commission house buying in the cotton market at the opening. First prices were 4 to 10 points higher though Liverpool was lower than New. July futures touched 13.06 after selling at 13.20 on the call but steadied as war reparations news remained unclear. Cotton futures opened steady with May 12.65 July 13.90 October 12.85 December 14.26 January 14.92.
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New York
Wall Street
Commission House
Liverpool
New
Canvassers Meet in City Tonight About High Point Drive
Canvassers seeking to enroll members for High Point Community service hold an important meeting tonight at 22800 Wheel in the chamber of commerce rooms. Reports indicate splendid progress in the campaign though official information is unavailable. Members assigned to canvassers appeared engaged in the drive.
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High Point
Wmeel
Ehaan Har’ of Commerce
Campiten
Havelral
Voters Reported in Each Word Pest Word Polls
A garbled transcription lists mayoral and council contests across wards. Majorities favor Tate in some wards and Grayson in others, with Davis Amos Conrad Ingram and Caldwell among frequent names. Final tallies vary widely across districts and candidates.
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