Building Permits in High Point Reach $121,585 September
City records show 75 building permits issued in September under A. B. Horney, chief of the fire department. About 45 were for new homes and 11 for repairs, with Grimes Street School additions and repairs leading at roughly $20,000. Other noted permits include J. Welch for a Jordan Street store and multiple residences on English Court, Leonard Street, and Main Street.
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High Point
A. B. Horney
Grimes Street
J. E. Welch
Jordan Street
Joan Henley
Moon Iroeet
C. A. Smith
English Court
Reidsville Paper Box Company
Man- Burn Street
Sidney Ander
Lacy Coble
Leonard Street
J. N. McCrary
English Street
M. F. Underwood
Cable Street
A. E. Warren
Briggs Street
J. R Patterson
Sanderson Street
H. ©. Hepler
Russell
Harmon Streets
Miss Ruth Smith
Sixth Street
Charley Smith
Under Hill
Pickett Cotton Mills Company
Tryon Street
T. E
Billboard thefts plaguing Berlin posters at night
In Berlin on September 15 a new class of thieves targets street posters. They steal waste paper from round poster pillars along main roads, selling the torn ads used for theaters restaurants and dance halls. A youth was found storing 60 kilograms of old act at home for resale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Biotter
United States Holds Large Share of Global Gold Supply
The United States controls about forty percent of the world’s gold reserves, a dominant share cited as economic leverage. Analysts note this concentration influences mining policy and market dynamics internationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Safety program could cut electric railway accidents
Chicago reports a safety committee estimates $44.44 million in annual electric railway accidents, 4.6 percent of $966 million revenue. Aims to reduce costs to $11 million with organized safety work, noting firms with low accident costs and urging continuous, systematic safety measures led by W. H. Boyce.
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Chicago
American Electric Railway Association
Quebec Railway, Light and Power
Chicago and North Shore Railroad
W. H. Boyce
New Brighton
Penn
Southern railway clears lines in 12 days after shopmen strike
The Southern railway system reports it cleared 14 126 loaded cars and restored all yards and passenger schedules within 12 days after shopcraft workers settled their strike. Embargoes lifted and lines back to normal, ready for all traffic except remaining embargoes of connecting lines.
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Southern Railway System
S. O. Schaub
H. W. Miller
Southern Railway
Miller
Mr. Schaub
Southern
Four Held in 1921 Murder Case in Columbia
Four white men from Columbia were ordered held for the murder of C. R. Cannon, a negro taxicab driver, in Columbia. A coroner's jury held a second inquest in the 18-month-old case. The defendants are Drew Roberts Jesse Cooper James Ross Davis and Collie Henson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coluimbta
Andrew Roberts
Jesse Cooper
James Ross Davis
Collie Henson
Columbia
C. R. Cannon
Hagen and Kirkwood Win Exhibition Match
Norfolk report states Walter Hagen the British Open champion and Joe Kirkwood of Australia defeated James S. Barron and Phil M. Prescott of the Princess Anne County club four up in an eighteen hole exhibition. Kirkwood posted 75 while Hagen shot 78.
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Norfolk
Walter Hagen
Joe Kirkwood
Australia
James S. Barron
Phil M. Prescott
Princens Anne County
Kirkwood
Hagen
Pecans Topics Dominate National Nut Growers Meet
In Thomasville Georgia on October 4 the twenty first annual National Nut Growers association convention heard papers on pecan diseases and control. Tomorrow the program will cover pecan marketing.
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Thomasville
National Nut Growers’ Association
England sees drop in infant mortality rates in August report
An August report notes that infant deaths under one year fell to 41 per 1000 live births, challenging fears of a population decline. London in 1919 recorded 65 deaths per 1000 births, highlighting regional differences in early life mortality.
Infant Mortality Rates in London Rise in August 1901
The article notes an infant mortality rate of 267 for the first four weeks of August 1901 in London, claimed to be more than six times the rate of 1922. It argues that improvements in baby survival could influence England’s future, suggesting that saving babies equates to saving England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Pullman Cars Get Modern First Aid Kits
The railroad company will equip all Pullman cars with compact first aid kits replacing the old hammer and axe emergency kit. Train staff will be trained in first aid, with the program now underway in the Chicago district led by Dr. Thomas R. Crowder, director of sanitation and surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chisa- 29
Thomas R. Crowder
First Aid Supplies Listed for Company Package
The document notes the package will contain two first aid kits with bandages dressings iodine swabs and a small bottle of aromatic spirits of ammonia. The list emphasizes basic medical supplies for immediate care.
Auto Turns Over Near Millis Farm in Greensboro
The truck belonging to Thomas and Howard Greensboro wholesale grocers turned over after leaving the pavement on the Greensboro road near Millis farm yesterday around 3:30. The driver, a white man unnamed in reports, escaped with no injuries after the vehicle slid on soft ground while trying to avoid an oncoming car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas and Howard
Greensboro
Millis’ Farm
Hing
Kiwanis Meeting Called Off After Local Doctor's Death
High Point Kiwanis club meeting at the Presbyterian hut scheduled for six tonight is canceled due to the death of Dr. H W McCain. Dr McCain was a loyal member and held the classification of surgeon, esteemed by Kiwanis in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian Hut
H. W. McCain
McCain
French Baron Arrested in Car Theft From Actress
A French baron was arrested for stealing an actress's car, as social tensions flare amid growing discontent from the lower classes who are described as failing to behave.
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Ring
Lee Street
C. B. Hauser
Pickett Street
N. L. Garner
Best Street
N. G. Goodin
East Green Street
L. V. Ingram
Briggs Avenue
W. A. Meyers
D. J. Moser
Enlish
Baker Streets
Rickle Furniture Company
Arthur Ellison
North Main Street
W. L. Hicks
Newlin
Hicks
R. K E. Biles
Lipton Street
A. W. Parrish
Phillips Street
Lenora Taylor
West Street
EF. H. Gray
Park Street
W. E. Hollinsworth
Kennedy Street
J. W. Mooney
Barker Street
J. C. Shore
White Oak Street
Morris
T. ¥. Hamilton
T. Hamilton
J. &. Welch
van Raalte
Vavis Shoe Store
R. L. Loflin
David T. Yow
College Street
Main Street
N. Ht. Silver Company
Hart Shapiner & Marn Clothes
Navy Belle
Gaile Beverly
Nelson H. Goss
United States Navy
New York
Aucidents
8. C
Longon
Angie Engtland
Miller’s
Carolina Baking Company
Virginia
Burley
Liccetti & Myers Toracco Co
Pullman
Mert Kiwanis Club
Bellans
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