Population growth and public figures in early 1900s era
The excerpt cites biblical quotes and quotes from Dr. Johnson, notes of High Point population growth from 1900 to 1928 projecting a vast future, mentions Lieut. J A MacReady’s marriage to an Ohio girl, refers to Chinese outrage coverage, Senator Dial’s immigration remedy for the South, and TJ Saunders of Diggly Wiggly facing social alienation in Memphis.
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High Point
J. A MacReady
Ohio
Dial
Europe
South
TJ Saunders
Diggly- Wiggly
Memphis
Episcopal meeting warns governor on anti-prohibition veto
In New York, church leaders advised the governor to veto the new anti-prohibition statute, though they expressed clear dread about the political move and its implications.
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New York
Prison inquiry cost prompts mock suggestion to hire guard
A fragment suggests the state lacks funds to pay Dr Staslings HM Hart for a prison investigation and jokingly proposes hiring Mr Dudding pro bono if a bodyguard is supplied. The tone implies political theater over investigative effort.
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Dr. Staslings HM
Hart
Mr. Dudding
Railway bandits in Sweden draw odd theory in Peking
Fragmentary report notes a theory in Peking that Sweden’s railroad bandits may be misunderstood. It questions whether these professional bandits are merely acting out of some misguided honesty. A separate mention cites Federal Judge Knox backing a physicians group in a rights protection association, though the text remains garbled and unclear.
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Peking
Sweden
Knox
Association For the Protection of Constitutional Rights
Unclear Postmaster General Remarks Filtered by War Era
Fragmented OCR notes reference postmaster generals and critics of the TH administration, mentions tax reductions, federal aid, and rounding up bandits. Also notes Detroit owners linked to John Brown and abolition era, plus Admiral Sims criticism and Secretary Denby. Content is garbled with incoherent phrases.
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Denby
Sims
Penby
South Carolina Congressman Drafts Bill on Prohibition Officer Dependents
A South Carolina member of Congress drafted a bill to aid dependents of officers slain in the line of duty. The measure aims to extend support to families of officers killed while enforcing prohibitions and mistakenly targeted as rum runners.
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South Carolina
Congress
Faith That Was Justified and High Point's Rise
A 1907 High Point booklet praised the city’s manufacturing strength and natural advantages, foreseeing growth. A comparison with 1923 show prices underscores the rapid evolution from town to imposing city and the authors’ faith in its future.
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High Point
The Flaw in the Case at Lau Sanne Murder Incident
A Swiss ex officer of the Soviet army killed a Russian delegate at Lau Sanne. Russians accuse host nations of fostering the crime through antagonism and Swiss negligence. The piece argues that personal motive and bias shape the crime’s interpretation rather than a conspiracy by others.
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Lau Sanne
Russia
Propa
Randa
Switzerland
Positon
Nations Party
Endangered Progress Halted New York Building Plans
A New York policy debate questions delaying federal building programs amid soaring material and labor costs. Officials warn a temporary halt could curb price inflation and ease demand pressures, while critics fear repeating wartime deflation and harming the broader boom.
Williams of Orangeburg Indicted on Four Counts
Williams of New York, president of the Southern Docking company with a local base, was indicted by the Orangeburg County grand jury on four counts. He faces charges of fraudulently disposing of property as a corporation, conspiracy, obtaining goods under false pretenses, and using corporate credit for personal gain amid a power struggle with local stockholders and rival executive claims. Williams denies the charges.
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N. Williams
New York
Southern Docking Company
Orangeburg County
Williams
Niels Christensen
Beaufere
Ean Horn
Onangaburg
Johert
Southern Packing Plant Never Operated Here
A draft notice notes a plant of the Southern Packing company located in the area has never been operated, indicating uncertainty about its future use or status.
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Oices
The
Southern Packing Company
Robert P. Trutchens Buried This Afternoon
The funeral of Confederate veteran Robert P. Trutchens who died Wednesday at his home on Park Street was held this afternoon at Green Street Baptist Church at 2 o clock. Reverends Crissman Clarke and Hilliard conducted the service with interment in Oskwood cemetery. Pallbearers included Conrad Rickard Pope Culler Ll Culler Power Prim Lovings. Confederate veterans attended in a body.
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Robert P. Trutchens
Park Street
Green Street
American wealth and a science leadership claim
New York May 11. American wealth is bringing European literary treasures to the United States and may place the U S at the scientific lead. Sir Oliver Lodge says money will fund broad experimentation and progress in understanding spiritual phenomena as he continues psychical research and laboratories studies.
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Europe
United States
Oliver Lodge
Walter Titte
SOG
Gkckeries
Sir Oliver
America
Notics
Maly
Tilnie
Eusapia Paladina
Entries pour in for intercollegiate track meet at Richmond
About 500 entries from 16 colleges in DC area and states competed for qualification in the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet. Georgetown leads with 41 men, UVA 31 in 57 events, with North Carolina Johns Hopkins NC State and VPI also strong. Institutions including George Washington Washington and Lee VMI Maryland Richmond William and Mary Catholic University fielded entrants across 12 track and 6 field events.
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District of Columbia
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Courges
Georgetown
Leems
University of Virginia
Johns Hopkins
North Carolina State
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
George Washington
Washington and Lee
Virginia Military Institute
Richmond University
William and Mary
Catholic University
Americans Fall In Semi Finals of British Amateur
In the British Amateur Championship, American entrant Francis Ouiniot lost to Roger Wethered 2 and 1 in the semi finals after a strong morning win by Cyril Talley over Ouiniot 4 and 3. Robert Harris of the Royal and Ancient defeated Douglas Grant, an American resident in England, 4 and 3 in the other semi final.
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Francis Ouiniot
Roger
Oxford
Onimet
Cyril Talley
Robert Harris
the Royal and
Ancient
Douglas Grant
England
MecHargue Sentenced in Kanpolis Deputy Killing
MecHargue was sentenced to two to three years at hard labor in the state penitentiary for the killing of William Propst, a deputy sheriff, in Kanpolis. The sentence followed an instruction request by defense and agreement with the prosecution in the superior court before Judge James L. Webb.
India Opposes Salt Tax Proposal Sparks Legislative Opposition
DELHI May 11 The new tax on salt to cover the deficit in the Indian imperial budget faces broad opposition from Indian legislators and constituents. The administration sponsors a bill to double the current salt tax.
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India
Delhi
Florida legislative probe ends over convict brutality concerns
A Florida joint legislative committee finished its inquiry into alleged brutality at private convict camps. Chairman Senator John P. Stoles said the panel reached the line of authority and can do no further good. The report will be drafted and submitted promptly.
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Tallahasshe
Florida
John P. Stoles
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