Dr James Cannon Urges Intervention in Near East
A cablegram from Dr James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Church South urged American intervention in the Near East to protect Christians, possibly using naval force. Washington officials indicated no support for such action, reaffirming a policy against intervention and favoring open Dardanelles and protection of religious rights.
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Washington
State Department
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Near East
Cannon
Dardanelles Straits
City Eyes Free Tourist Camp To Boost High Point
The High Point chamber of commerce led by secretary Frank J. Sizemore is pursuing a free tourist camp. Several sites are under consideration and property owners are urged to contact the secretary. The project aims to boost the city’s reputation and bring thousands of dollars to local merchants via travelers stopping for the night. Interest has come from the American Automobile Association and the Bankhead National Highway Association among others.
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High Point
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
United States
American Automoile Association
Bankhead National Highway Association
Welch Memorial Begins Revival At Methodist Church
Revival services started at Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant church with Rev. R. S. Troxler of Thomasville preaching. Services are daily at 2 36 and 7 80 oclock, and public invitation is extended by pastor Rev. J. H. Moton as interest grows.
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Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
R. S. Troxler
Thomasville
Troxler
J. H. Moton
Sewer and Water Extensions Bids Sought in High Point
The city invites sealed bids for 30 000 feet of sanitary sewer 4 to 12 inches 16 000 feet of class B cast iron water mains 6 to 10 inches and 2 000 feet of galvanized iron pipe 1 to 2 1 2 inches plus accessories. Bids due Oct 10 1922. 5 percent bid bond. Mayor Hedrick City Manager Pickett Engineers Tapin & Perkina.
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High Point
N. C
John W. Hedrick
Seek A Dentist For The County
The Greensboro area plans to hire a full time school dentist if High Point and county officials approve. Greensboro will provide 1800 dollars, the county 900, High Point and the state health department 900 each. Greens boro gets six months, High Point three months, and the county three months annually. Funds cover equipment and salary. The idea awaits city council review at the next board meeting.
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High Point
Greens_boro
Uilford
Greensboro
State
County
Kiwanis to Consider Asheville Convention Plans
High Point Kiwanis club meets Wednesday at 5 PM at the Presbyterian hut to decide attendance for the Carolina district convention in Asheville October 16 to 18. A sponsor will be elected to represent the club, with several candidates vying for the post.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian Hut
Carolina
Asheville
High Point Kiwanians
Land of the Sky
Government trucks head to Luray caverns with search lights
Three government trucks equipped with large electric searchlights are ordered to Luray Virginia caverns to probe deeper into the caves.
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Luray Luray
Luray Caverns
Railroads seek U S Supreme Court stay on ad valorem appraisals
In Greensboro on October 2 a federal court denied the request for an interlocutory injunction preventing A T D Watts the North Carolina state revenue commissioner from certifying disputed ad valorem appraisals of five major railroads. The carriers appealed to the Supreme Court and asked for a stay. The railroads named Southern Railway system Atlantic and Yadkin Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line and Norfolk Southern. They contend the valuations are excessive and discriminatory.
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Cgreensport
A. TD. Watts
State Commissioner of Revenue
North Carolina
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Southern Railway System
Atlantic and Yadkin Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk Southern
Lexington Advised to Lead Salvation Army Campaign
An advisory board led by L. J. Peacock and including C. D. Hunt W. H. Mendenhall and others plans a fundraising campaign in Lexington for the Salvation Army with High Point as headquarters. The drive also targets Thomasville where a rival push occurs. Lexington hopes to surpass its High Point allotment.
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L. J. Peacock
C. D. Hunt
W. H. Mendenhall
J. A. Lindsay
Geo. L. Hackney
J. H. Cowls
T. F. Spruill
Charles Young
Link
Dispatch
Lexington
Salvation Army
High Point
Thomasville
High Point Corps
Sea Lion Diet Noted At Forty Four Salmon In One Day
A grown sea lion was observed eating forty four salmon in a single day, illustrating the creature’s voracious appetite and hunting efficiency.
Funeral Held for Young Lady Elizabeth Litteral Andrews
Miss Elizabeth Litteral Andrews aged 14 of Trinity died Saturday after an appendectomy. Survived by parents Marvin V. Andrews and two brothers Buren and Willie and two sisters Jaunna and Veri. Funeral at Trinity Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Woosley and Rev. Lanier with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Litteral Andrews
Marvin V. Andrews
Trinity
Andres
Green Street Baptist Church
Buren
Willie Andrews
Jaunna
Veri Andrews
Sverre
J.B. Woosley
J. Ee. Lanier
Oakwood Cemery
Sergeant Woodfill to Attend Legion Meet Despite Furlough
New Orleans October 2. Sergeant Samuel Woodfill hailed by General Pershing as the war’s greatest hero will attend the American Legion national convention despite financial hardship. He has a furlough and works as a carpenter to support his home in Coningduc seen. His wife writes the convention chairman that sickness will not stop the trip if possible. He is currently on a government dam project at Silver Grove, Kentucky.
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New Orleans
Woodfill
Silver Grove
Boy Dies of Toe Injury in Hagerstown
Irvin Minnich seven years old died in Hagerstown Massachusetts as blood poisoning developed after a stubbed toe.
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Hagerstown
Irvin Minnich
Superior Court Opens October Term in Guilford County
The Guilford superior court October term opened in Greensboro with Judge W. F. Harding presiding. The first day focused on minor criminal cases. High Point cases are scheduled to begin Thursday per reports from High Point.
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Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
W. F. Harding
High Point
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