Daniels Demands Clarity on Gambling Charge Rift
The article centers on Josephus Daniels and his push to clarify the Methodist Episcopal Church South stance on Bishop James Cannon Jr and bucket shop gambling. It argues Daniels leadership tests church unity over Volsteadist influence and about moral issues within the denomination. It notes the broader debate on prohibition and the role of the church in social reform.
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Josephus Daniels
James Cannon, Jr
North Carolina
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Church
Anti-Saloon League
Daniels
Cannon
Border line trouble of the Carolinas and electric rates
The piece argues for ending reciprocal licensing disputes between North Carolina and South Carolina over commercial cars and notes the impact on interstate commerce. It discusses how High Point's electric rates and city revenue from retail sales support public finances and forecasts broader use of electricity for heating, cooling, and lighting in the future.
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High Point
North Carolina Public Service Company
Cooke
Duke Power Company
Public Service Company
Reflections on High Point Municipal Debt
The article notes High Point underestimates its population in bond sales. It cites a $10,601,000 total public debt with a 36,708 population giving $236.95 per capita, offset by $728,000 in sinking funds. Assessments total $2,283,000, bringing net debt to $7,042,000 on $45,000,000 property value.
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High Point
Pertinent Observations About Electricity
An excerpt discusses Morris Llewellyn Cooke's power survey for Governor Pinchot in 1921. It cites a 5 cent maximum rate for most homes, 4 cents fair in many communities, and 9 cents in High Point. Generation costs run under 1.25 cents per kWh, with distribution losses up to 2 cents and total costs near 3.9 to 4.5 cents per kWh.
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Morris Llewellyn Cooke
Philadelphia
Cooke
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
High Point
Steinmetz
Don't Get Into Politics Says Former Mayor Fulton
Bruce Catton notes the Gary Ind. former mayor William J. Fulton shot himself after his campaign manager and eight workers were arrested for alleged election irregularities. Fulton left a note to his son warning not to get into politics. The piece argues politics has fallen from its former honor and urges citizen engagement, study, and responsible voting to restore its standing. It also warns against forest fire risk from increased touring season and careless behavior in national forests.
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Bruce Catton
William J. Fulton
Gary
Ind
Congress
Charles Lathrop Pack
American’ Tree Association
Montana
City finances and paving debts burden High Point officials
The city faces ongoing strain from unpaid paving assessments despite adequate utilities funded by sinking funds. Officials note past idling in collection worsened finances, and as prosperity returned the duty to recover those funds remains a major challenge for the government.
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High Point
Ida Ball Warren Set to Be Freed May 31
Ida Ball Warren, long seen as one of North Carolina’s most famous female prisoners, will be released May 31 after commutations reduced her 20 year term. Convicted in 1915 for murder, her sentence was altered from death to 30 years, then to 20 years, with time off for good behavior. She will live with a married daughter and has helped fund a farm, using prison savings and labor. She is credited with reform and leadership among inmates, even gifting a radio to the women’s division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Ida Ball
George Ross Pon
Library Noise Sparks Reader Frustration Note
A visiting student complains that High Point Public Library is chaotic with loud conversations and disruptive behavior by librarians. He notes strict rules for schoolchildren and awkward attempts to study, urging better library order to avoid stigma compared with other cities.
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High Post
Bedlam
Cairo
Egypt
High Point
Southern railway outfits locomotives with chime whistles
A southern railway equips its locomotives with chime whistles. The report compare the sounds to southern belles, noting the event may resemble a political performance much like congressional goings on, suggesting it could be a play on words rather than a serious spectacle.
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Southern Railway
Congress
Automobiles Replace Pack Animals in North Africa
Automobiles begin to supplant camels and donkeys across North Africa though a new problem emerges as motors stall amid growing motoring use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Butler as Republican Senate Candidate Endorsed by Harden
Junius H. Harden of Burlington, N C, endorses Major Geo E Butler of Clinton as the ideal Republican candidate for the U S Senate in North Carolina. He argues Butler meets all criteria, would campaign vigorously, and reflect credit on the state if elected.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
General Assembly
George Britten
U. S. Senate
Enterprise
United States Senate
East
Repubblican
Geo. E. Butler
Clinton
Major Butler
Giles Mebane
Jamesl. Hines
A. I. Ferree
Junius H. Harden
Burlington
N. C
New Notaries Appointed by Governor Gardner
New notaries public commissions issued by Gov. O Max Gardner at the governor's offices list appointees including Dixie V Byrd Winston Salem T L Jennings Jr Winston Salem L H Long Granite Falls J G Monroe Tryon S S O Wilder Franklinton Ted Whitehead Raleigh Roberts Herring Rocky Mount Irma Rose Jeter Asheville E G Paddison Burgaw Viola Longbottom Porter Roaring River J R Swann Asheville J M Vann Badin.
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Raleigh
Asheville
E. G. Paddison
Burgaw
Viola Longbottom Porter
Roaring River
J. R. Swann
J. M. Vann
Badin
Lions Readies for State Convention in Kinston
High Point Lions plan to attend the state convention in Kinston June 9 and 10. The club held a dinner to discuss convention plans and officer nominations. Horace Kerr of Lions International is slated to speak. features include golf tournaments dances and breakfasts.
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High Point Lions
Kinston
Junius Woolen
Sheraton Hotel
Board of Directors
T. Wy. Suttenfield
Cloverdale Dye Works
W. T. Tise
Te Kinston
Horace Kerr
Chicago
Lions International
Andrews Hosts 10 College Seniors in Reception
The High Point college senior class enjoyed a reception hosted by President R. M. Andrews at his home. Mr and Mrs Andrews greeted guests with spring flowers as Miss Rosalie and Alma Andrews assisted. Master Stanwood Kennett led the guest register while Dwight Davidson and Allen Hastings won prizes in games. Ice cream and cake were served.
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High Point College
Irs
R. M. Andrews
Andrews
Rosalie
Alma Andrews
Stanwood Kennett
P. S. Kennett
Dwight Davidson
Allen Hastings
Sykes Addresses Efficiency Class of Business College
Rev T A Sykes spoke to the efficiency class at Success Business College on accuracy necessary for real life success. He urged that today’s business centers on mutual advantage and merging big firms as a goal, stressing that individuals must be equipped to be their best.
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T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
Success Business College
Riverside Academy Band Concert at Sheraton Friday
Riverside Military Academy’s 50 piece band from Gainesville Ga tours the Carolinas and stops at the Sheraton hotel Friday at 1 pm. Ralph C Erskine arranges the free public concert in the lobby after a luncheon with band members. The troupe performs popular and classical pieces before a large audience.
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Riverside Military Band
Ralph C. Erskine
Sheraton Hotel
Riverside Military Academy
Gainesville
Carolinas
Sheraton
Greensboro
Charlotte
Driver Ordered to Pay After Train Derailment
Frank Cordera, driving a truck at Beard Illinois near Springfield, collided with an oncoming freight train causing the locomotive and five cars to derail. The railway company sought $30,000 in damages and the court awarded $10,000.
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Springfield
Ill
Beard
Frank Cordera
Caroli na News Briefs: Estate Wins in Auto Collision Suit
In Umberton North Carolina a jury awarded the estate of J Coats of Raleigh $20 000 in a suit seeking 40 000 against EF Blue Smith of Fayetteville whose car collided with Coats causing his death Artsville South Carolina Dr James F Russell dean emeritus of Teachers College Columbia University named baccalaureate speaker at Coker College commencement June 3 Union South Carolina I C Wharton reelected mayor for a fourth term
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Umberton
N. C
J. ©. Coats
Raleigh
EF. Blue Smith
Fayetteville
Coats
Artsville
S. C
James EF. Russell
Teachers College
Columbia University
Coker College
Cotton cloth output vs sales in April stated
Figures from W. M. Mc Laurine secretary of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association show April production of standard cotton cloths at 257,243,000 yards with sales of 232,225,000 yards.
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Harlotte
N. C
W. M. Mce Laurine
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
North Carolina hunting licenses bring in about 209000
Raleigh May 14. State game warden C H England announced that hunting license receipts for the past season totaled roughly 209000, likely close to 210000 after final agency checks. The amount tops original estimates by about 10000 and is about 20000 above last season. The figures include fisheries shares and first time trappers licenses plus combo licenses.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
C. H
England
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H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
C. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
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National
Frost, Landis and Kohn
Brunswick Building
Park Avenue
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Bill
Gary Man
Ida Ball Warren
Notaries
Sykes
Business College
Riverside Academy
Carolina News Briefs
Nion
8. C
I. C. Wharton
Union
George Clark
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