Tokio Earthquake and Fire Ravage Tokio City
A radio message from Tomioka reports severe quake damage in Tokio with collapsed buildings, destroyed water system, widespread fires, and heavy casualties. Trains wrecked, refugees flee as flames spread toward Asakusa and surrounding districts. Yokohama tidal wave rumored.
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San Francisco
Tokio
Radio Corporation of America
Tomioka
Radio Corporation
Sendai
Asakusa
Kanda
Hongo
Fukagawa
Shi Tapa
Ueno
Manseibashi
Kaijeji
Peers Club
Tokio Arsenal
Yokohama
Shizuoka
Athens
Greece
Council of the League
Public urged to voice opinion on coal strike mediation
Governor Pinchot urged the public to participate in a full discussion on the anthracite wage dispute as negotiations linger and coal shortages threaten health and industry. He noted talks continue and suggested a wage rise and small coal price increase as possible common ground.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Miners’ Union
Pennsylvania
Greek note to League seeks swift action on Italo-Greek clash
Greece protests to the League of Nations through M Politis urging immediate measures after Italian frontier actions and reported troop landings. The note to Sir Eric Drummond cites a deadly incident near the Greek border and Greek casualties from Corfu bombardment.
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Sir Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Geneva
Eric Drummond
M. Politis
Greece
Venizelos
Albania
London
Sorfa
Athens
Exchange
Japan Tower Collapse and Waves Kill 700 in Tokyo Bay
A dispatch from San Francisco reports 700 killed when a 12 story tower at Asakusa fell. Tsunami waves sank boats and Numazu houses collapsed. Fires swept Tokyo stations and the Imperial palace is reportedly in danger.
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San Francisco
Radio Corporation
Tomioka
Asakusa
Bay of Suruga
Numazu
Tokio
Imperial
Ueno
Imperial Palace
Roads sentence hinges on reporting to police
Paul Sizemore was convicted of abandonment and non support. Judge Horace Haworth suspended a one month sentence on the county roads, to take effect if Sizemore fails to report to the police chief on September 17 and every second Monday thereafter for two years to prove employment and support for his wife and family. Other entries note H. Hill judgments suspended on auto costs, Mears speeding judgment continued, Jule Small breach of peace arraignment dismissed, Lewis Jennings fined five dollars and costs for carrying a concealed weapon, with suspended judgment on assault costs.
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Paul Sizemore
Horace Haworth
Sizemore
H. Hill
D. W. Mears
Jule Small
Lewis Jennings
Jennings
Funeral Saturday for Harmon Bundy
The funeral for Harmon Bundy, a well known local farmer, who died Friday at his home three miles southeast of the city, was held Saturday at 4 o clock. Rev J E Woosley officiated with burial in Trinity cemetery. He had long suffered stomach problems and was 79. He was twice married. his first wife Miss Mary D Boling died in 1890. In 1891 he married Susie Johnston, who survives with three children from the first marriage Earl Bundy Myrtle Mendenhall and Elsie Trogdon. Also surviving are a brother Shubal Bundy of Concord and a sister Mrs Marian Lam of Jamestown. Large attendance noted.
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Harmon Bundy
J. E. Woosley
Trinity
Susie Johnston
Hirst
Earl Bundy
Myrtle Mendenhall
City
Elsie Trogdon
North Wilkesboro
Shubal Bund v
Concord
Marian Lam
Jamestown
Jundy
Receiver Named For The Basketeria
Judge Thomas J. Shaw in Guilford superior court at Greensboro appointed Jno. A. Holmes of High Point as temporary receiver for the Basketeria on petition by R. E. Steele and M. R. Banner of the American Commission company. September 6 was set for defendants to appear and show cause why the receiver ship should not be made permanent.
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Thomas J. Shaw
Guilford
Greensboro
Jno
Labor Day Observance Closes High Point Businesses
High Point marks Labor Day with a city wide suspension of business. Most manufacturing plants and banks close for the day and freight stations halt activity while employees are offered a day of rest. A baseball game at Welch Park features the Pointers versus the Twins Monday afternoon.
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High Point
Welch Park
Twins
League of Nations Doubtful on Greek Italian Crisis
Uncertainty swirls at the League of Nations as Greece and Italy clash over the Greco Italian dispute. Delegates debate a cautious council response and possible assembly action, with Italy insisting its measures were defensive and Mussolini not personally responsible.
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League Nations
League Council
League
M. Politis
Signor Salandara
Italy
Signor Salandra
Rome
Hjalmar Barnting
Robert Cecil
M. Barnting
Mussolini
Greece
Washington Hopes For Adjustments With Italy and Greece
In Washington a belief grows that a peaceful settlement between Italy and Greece is near. Officials and diplomats expect an agreement through the league or a major power like Britain, with localized military moves unlikely to widen the conflict. The State Department received Rome dispatches and inquiries from the Near East Relief seeking the latest conditions.
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Washington
Italy
Greece
League of Nations
Great Britain
State Department
Rome
Department
Near East Relief of
New York
City Hall Likely to Be Ready This Week
High Point's new municipal building at Wrenna and Commerce streets remains incomplete with only lighting fixture installation pending. City officials say occupancy may occur next week though not yet certain due to delays.
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City Hall
High Point
Wrenna and
Commerce Streets
Cabinet Resigns Presented by Spanish Cabinet
MADRID September 1 The Spanish cabinet presented its resignation to night forming a political shift as the government steps down after the resignation was announced.
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Madrid
North Carolina Weather Outlook for Sunday and Monday
A weather note for North Carolina indicates showers Sunday and Monday with milder temperatures and a new cold front approaching. Residents should plan for wet conditions and brief cool spells as the system passes.
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North Carolina
Veterans of Foreign Wars aims to enroll half a million members
Norfolk Virginia September 1 The Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a determined drive to enroll 500000 new members over the coming year to support legislation aiding disabled veterans and bolster national programs The push follows the national encampment here which ran Sunday through Friday and was praised as a success The city financed the encampment at 35000 with delegates covering only personal expenses and transportation
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Norfolk
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Council of Administration
State Department
Changes at Office of Public Service Announcement
Announcement of management changes at the local North Carolina Public Service branch. J H Jennings becomes local manager while C M Crawford of Greensboro is named superintendent of the gas plant and EB G Broadnax is named foreman. Management aims to improve service as the city grows and update departments.
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North Carolina Public Service Company
J. H. Jennings
C. M. Crawford
Greensboro
EB G. Broadnax
Mistrial Declared in Garrett Case After Jury Deadlock
Cumberland County court adjourned with a mistrial in the R O Garrett murder case after a nine to three split for manslaughter and acquittal. The jury deliberated three hours and seven minutes before discharging. new trials are set for September 25.
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Tegin
Cumberland Court House
R. O. Garrett
Garrett
E.S. Pierce
Amherst County New
Nto
White
Watts
L. C. Garrett
Rial
Pierce
Measuer
James R. Kent
Ene Vincents Boat Wins Gold Cup at Detroit Race
The Packard Christ Craft owned by Colonel J. Vincent of Detroit won the Gold Cup after Rainbow Tilt broke a rudder pin and finished fourth. Rainbow Sil, Canadian challenger, led early but fell behind, with Gar Wood’s Curtis Baby Gar close behind in heat results.
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Detroit
Chriscraft
J. +. Vincent
North America
Rainbow Til
Harry B. Kenning
Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
Rainbow
Packard
Gar Wood
Packard Christcraft
Lady Shores
Hayford
Rose
Overed Job New BPRN Secretary Position Filled
The secretary of the local Y M C A positions office vacancy caused by Leemer Harrell’s resignation has been offered to C R Coons, current secretary of the MC A Hessenala, formerly ickery, N C, per H B Smith, local Y M C A tent.
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BPRN
Fife
Leemer Harrell
Offayoa
C. R. Coons
MC. A
Hessenala
Ickery
N. C
H. B. Smith
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Tokio Garrett
Japan
Pinghot
NY Leachie
Corfu
Basketeria
Colorado
Camden
N. J
Office of Public Service
Ene
Vincent
Rainbow III
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