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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
10
In Brest an inquest into the sinking of the Egypt by the French freighter Seine held Captain Barzic responsible for backing away after the collision. He defended his actions claiming fog and delay in locating the Egypt. Witnesses noted conflicting statements from Egypt and Seine crew.
Hoot Gibson stars in Headin West Universal special at the Rose theater. A war veteran returns home to unexpected challenges on the ranch amid thrills and humor as he adapts to peacetime life and finds work as a cowpuncher and cook.
A High Point man sues Welch Furniture Co for 25000 claiming an eye loss from a January 25 accident at the plant. He alleges a 22 year old lever-operated clamp was unsafe and that the company knew of the danger yet kept it operating, causing his injury.
Reports from Charlotte say a large number of Shriners will come to High Point for Oasis temple spring ceremonial. A special train leaves Charlotte at 6 30 tomorrow morning, picks up Nobles along the route, and arrives in High Point at 8 15. The train returns to Charlotte at 11 o'clock tomorrow night, stopping along the way and arriving after midnight.
A former associate states disassociation from the Frazier Piano Co. and confirms no ties to the High Point Music Company where he serves as secretary treasurer and general manager. The notice includes contact at phone 431.
Representative Julius Kahn introduces a bill to empower Justice Department agents to investigate commercialized vice near military bases and stations in the United States and possessions. An appropriation of 325000 is requested. The plan would transfer the Interdepartmental Social Hygiene Board to Justice, crediting past gains such as closing 83 red light districts and dropping army disease rates from 90 to 62 per thousand. The measure follows advocacy by the women's lobby led by the League of Women Voters who argue prostitution repression and venereal disease elimination protect national health.
City of High Point N C invites sealed proposals for construction plumbing heating electrical and cell equipment of a municipal building. Bids due noon June 1 1922 with a certified check equal to at least two percent of bid. Drawings and specs from architect Clarry Barton Greensboro. City reserves right to reject any bid. May Agee Mayor W H Hedrick City Manager R L Pickett City Clerk
Thieves dynamited the Garfield post office safe on the Georgia and Florida railway near Augusta in early Monday morning and obtained 200 dollars in cash and 300 dollars in stamped paper. No clues about the gun.
The statement announces candidacy for re election as sheriff of Guilford County subject to the Democratic primary on June 3 1922. If supported the candidate promises faithful service as in the past. Signed Db B Stafford.
A series of brief declarations announce candidacies for Guilford County Commissioner by D R Huffines J A Rankin and L T Barber. Each note seeks Democratic primary support and cites dates around June for the contest.
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