Supreme Court Faces Historic Term With Major Cases
Washington October 23 The Supreme Court opens a full bench session with about 700 cases including Harvester and United States Steel. Justices Brandeis and Clarke join for the first time since 1914. Key issues include trusts workmen's compensation blue sky laws and treaty based tariff discounts to foreign goods. Authorities say decisions will reshape the U.S. economic system.
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United States
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Clarke
McReynolds
Emment
Tobacco Trust
Standard Oil
Reading
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bickett Praises Wilson in High Point Armory Address
Governor candidate Thomas Walter Bickett drew a 500 plus audience at the High Point armory and at Guilford College and Summerfield speeches. He lauded Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic record, attacked the old money system, praised the Federal reserve act, and urged support for Wilson and the Democratic party.
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Thomas Walter Bickett
High Point
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Summerfield
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Labor
Trades Commission
Mr. Bickett
United States
Eden
Lincoln
Bryan
Democratic Congress
Sunday Busy Day for Danville Division of Southern Railway
Greensboro Oct 23 Saturday proved the busiest day in the history of the Danville division traffic department. In 24 hours ending at sunset 50 passenger trains were handled along with 12 special trains for amusement tours and 34 through freights totaling 1800 freight cars. At sunset 500 freight cars were in transit and 1000 more at terminals. No accidents occurred and most trains stayed on schedule though some passenger trains ran up to two hours late.
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Danville
Southern Railway
Raleigh
A. D. Shelton
Woman Seeks Compliments On Youthful Look And Ancestry
A woman desires praise for appearing young and claims membership in a longstanding family lineage, emphasizing social status and heritage in her self presentation.
Chronic Dysentery Cures Reported By Local Resident
An elderly town resident nearly dying from chronic dysentery was urged to take Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose stopped the discharge, and after a few more doses the man was completely cured. J I Baer of West Manchester Pa reports others in Baer's Station can attest to the recovery. Obtainable everywhere.
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J. I. Baer
West
Manchester
Baer
Negro Bishop Urges Blacks to Stay Northward Jobs Cautiously
Hendersonville Oct 23 Bishop Geo W Clinton of the Blue Ridge conference urges ministers to counsel blacks to avoid rushing north for work. He calls for improved southern conditions through fair laws, better homes, sanitary communities, and stronger schools. Otis Clemons and James Houston ordained deacons. McKinney and Quinn ordained elders. Next session planned for Wayneaville.
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Blue Ridge
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W. H. Goler
Otis Clemons
James Houston
McKinney
J. F. Quinn
Wayneaville
Advice at Tuskegee Urges Negroes to Stay South
Montgomery Oct 23 Major Moton president of the Tuskegee Institute urged Negroes to remain in the south and work to improve living conditions there speaking to a large audience. He warned that emigrants to the north face harsh housing and severe winter hardship leading to illness or death.
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Tuskegee Institute
North
New York
Self-awareness reshapes the self-satisfied class
A reflection on how familiarity with one’s own nature erodes self-satisfaction. The piece argues that insight into personal flaws and habits reduces arrogance and fosters humility, prompting readers to reassess strong self-regard.
No Easy Task to Down an Upright Man
A concise remark notes the difficulty in defeating a steadfast and principled individual. The line emphasizes resolve and integrity in confronted opponents.
Self defense expected in Beutinger murder trial
In Newark, Mrs Margaret Beutinger, a Caldwell NJ heiress, faces trial for murdering her husband. The defense is anticipated as self defense with the case possibly heard first despite minor delays. The state says she bought a gum by mail in New York days before the shooting.
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N. J
Margaret
Beutinger
Caldwell
New Jersey
Many Excellent Films on Broadway Program
The Broadway theater in High Point offers a weekly lineup headlined by The Dividend with Charles Ray and Bedelia's Bluff with Fay Tincher. Billie Burke appears tomorrow in Gloria's Romance, followed by a Hearst News Pictorial and a comedy. The Parson of Panamint stars Dustin Farnum on Wednesday, and Where Are My Children screens Thursday and Friday. Saturday features The Secret of the Submarine and additional shorts.
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Wagner
Chas
Ray
Bedelia
Fay Tindher
Billie Burke
Glorious
Gloria
Hearst
Paramount
Dustin Farnum
Quotations on weariness and scandal in society
A terse aphorism notes less wear on a woman's mind than a man's due to frequent changes, followed by a wry comment that schools for scandal are crowded.
Stockholders Meeting Notice for High Point Building Loan
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association will be held in the directors room of the Commercial National Bank Monday night October 20 1916. V A Idol Secretary. Sept 30 1916. Se 10-30
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High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
SKEETERS LIFE HARD IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro enforces aggressive hygiene to combat disease with 1500 mosquito killers, a flyless claim, and strict waste, vaccination, and burial rules. The city, once plagued by yellow fever, now boasts modern sanitation, rapid ambulances, and regulated procedures for garbage and death.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Board of Health
Rio
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Corpo de Mata
Corps of
Berlin
Europe
North America
Rio de
Old bachelor notes wedding vocalization versus funeral singing
A witty remark compares wedding vocalization unfavorably to funeral singing, stating the former is more pressing. It adds a caution that a woman should not walk out in driving rain.
Dental Parlor Offers Immediate Attention at High Point
BAD TEETH are responsible for many health issues. If your teeth need attention consult now. Delays are expensive and dangerous. HIGH POINT DENTAL PARLORS, Dr. Fox, manager, at 13% S. Main St.
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High Point Dental
DR. Fox
S. Main St
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