Democratic rally draws large High Point crowd
A packed High Point armory welcomed Democratic candidates for the legislature and county offices led by Sheriff Brafford and other local officials. Speakers praised Woodrow Wilson and national Democratic policy while stressing local support and potential government reform for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
East Wash
High Port
A. Bowman
W. ©. Boren
County Board of Commissioners
David B. Brafford
W. H. Rankin
G. BH. McKinney
George L. Stansbury
W. C. Jones
Board of Commissioners
Carter Dalton
Dalton
Roosenfelt
Woodrow Wilsom
Big spender Rogers rails at army purchase prices in San Antonio
The piece portrays Colonel Henry L. Rogers, head of the southern department quartermaster, as the main Texas spender on Uncle Sam’s needs. It details army shoe stocks, tent cots shortages, mosquito bars costs, and gasoline prices from 21 to 26 cents a gallon with San Antonio deliveries. It notes a Tuesday night election return event for Enterprise subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
San Antonio Express
Texas
Henry L. Rogers
Punston
Rogers
San Antonio
Middlemen Blamed for Coal Advance in New York Market
New York officials report no actual coal shortage but warn against price inflation as retailers accuse coal jobbers and wholesalers of profiteering. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western president says prices rose about 25 cents per ton. cheaper pea coal suggested as substitute while Hoboken and Newark offer $7 to $7.25 for similar grades. Railroads with New Jersey terminals hold large coal stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
New York
F. W. Saward
Coal Trade Journal
Manhattan
Hoboken
Orange
Newark
Hudson
New Rochelle
Mount Vernon
Westchester
New Jersey
Government Mounts Complete Paper Money Collection
Treasury experts assemble specimens of every issue of United States currency since founding. Five volumes will document all issues with a face value near 100000 dollars. Volumes cover United States currency, national bank notes, state currency, and reserve system issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prons
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Durant Drum Delivers Wild Goose Rescue Incident
In the Little Mountain area Durant P. Drum stops a flock of wandering geese by catching one with his hands after chasing a strange light near his home. The event occurs as the birds rally and circle close to the ground during their southward movements this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant P. Drum
Mountain
Unclear station schedule items and miscellaneous ads
Fragmentary OCR shows a transit line mention with arrivals at High Rock and Denton and references to Thomasville High Point and Gordon. Also includes scattered ads for cleaning remodeling and millinery products and a “Book of Commerce” note.
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Ale
Chanla
Ds Ly. Daily Ly
British Seek Legitimacy for Fire Bullets in Warfare
London protests through the American embassy to Berlin over Germany threatening to court marshal two British airmen seized with fire bullets. British authorities say the fire bullet is a marker for machine gunners, emitting smoke and flame to indicate firing direction. The issue arises as Britain asserts the use of such rounds after capturing German weapons months earlier. The Germans had announced intent to court martial, while a Zeppelin downing near Emzl is linked to the fire bullet controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Belgium
Emzl
Germany
The Savings Department Promises Safe Deposits for All
A local bank touts its savings department as a trusted, confidential depository serving a wide range of customers from babies to elders. It emphasizes long term growth and safety, inviting the community to open accounts and use the service.
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Woodrow Wilson
Raleigh
Robert the Chett
Brackett
Ir. Seales
Firet Comuis
Hile Bridden
A. M. Soules
T. Charles E. Hughes
Repuyhead
Neales
Charles Manly Stedman
Mr. Scales
Colonel Rogers
Funston
Ern Department
Truesdale
York
Arctic Ice & Coal Co
Buster Brown
Alilen
Laroi Aad
Vodkin River
KR. RX. Co
She Biegne
Southbo
Lydae
Joseph Dreager
Broad ST
Sittanee
Company Burn
Avesifigh Potes
Book of Commerce
N.C
Elwood Cox
M. Hauser
W. Harriss
BOCA
Y Bank & Trust
North Carolina
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