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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
8
Chicago police shift from rifle squads to pump gun units for close range chases. Chief Michael Hughes notes spread, reduced risk to bystanders, and uses in auto pursuits. A portable steel shield and rolling armor aid officers in exchanges with bandits. Bombing can be conducted safely from behind shield.
Policewoman Mrs. Alice Clemmons from Chicago asserts that families bear responsibility for the nation’s runaway girls, framing the issue as a social problem rooted in home life.
Rev Claude C Jones of Greensboro preached last night at Harriss hall on Washington street. He spoke on The Message to the Angel of the Church at Philippi and announced nightly services for two weeks. Tonight's topic is The Tenderness and Severity of Jesus followed by a short talk for children on Children and Talking Machines.
In New York on May 23 a duo of thieves used a 300 foot rope and pulleys to haul 3.1 million dollars worth of furs from Vogel White and Co lofts on Thirty sixth Street. They lowered the cargo from the eleventh story to a neighboring building with a janitor aiding the escape. The men braved ledges a court crossing on a narrow plank during the heist.
Bing the foxterrier dropped 1500 feet from an airplane at Chanute field to prove dogs can carry messages when planes cannot land. He freed himself from his harness after landing, defeated a rival dog, and raced to headquarters with a pouch message. Dropped by Sergeant A. G. Shoemaker.
In Athens on May 25 women suffrage advocates report a constitutional revision commission voted by a large majority to include a woman suffrage clause. The move reflects ongoing efforts by suffrage workers active in the city.
San Francisco May 25 William Hood chief engineer of the Southern Pacific company and dean of his profession in the United States retires May 3 on the fifty fourth anniversary of his first connection with the company. Hood guided major projects including Tehachaipi pass Lucia cut off Siskiyou line Dumbarton cut off and the San Diego to Arizona line. He joined Central Pacific in 1867 after Civil War service and built many iconic routes.
Sheriff Carlos A. Rector has taken possession of a five month old registered German police dog. The Sheriff began training the pup for duty with the county forces after Walter Bull donated the animal following several failed purchase attempts.
The Superior Court appoints Thos M Glasgow as receiver of Consumers Tire & Supply Company. Creditors and stockholders must file itemized proofs of claims by July 11, 1921, or lose their rights. Address in Charlotte North Carolina, with attorney Thos W Glasgow.
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