Outlook for Ireland Darkens as De Valera Warns of War
Associated Press reports De Valera warns Sinn Fein of continued war if Dublin government ultimatum is forced. He calls such a move a declaration of war, while Britain’s cabinet votes to accept the government’s reply to notes from De Valera. Sinn Fein factions respond as talks resume in Dublin.
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de. Valera
Him
Sinn
Fein
Valera
da. Valera
Dublin
Ireland
Taonthst
de Y
Boch
Fire Sweeps Bowery of Atlantic City
Sept 7 fire destroyed several amusement attractions in Atlantic City’s Bowery area. Firemen fought the blaze for hours before it was extinguished. Loss estimated at $150,000. Origin of the fire not determined.
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Bowery
Atlantic City
Catlantic
Officials Study Inspect Property To Inspect Drainage
City officials led by Councilman Ingram City Attorney Peacock and City Manager Pickett studied unsatisfactory drainage on West Russell and Willow Brook streets after citizens asked for immediate action. Spokesman C C Earnhardt said water flowed off the property in heavy rain posing danger of damage and possible future legal action. East Green Street residents also sought lighting at Hast Green and Wood Avenue and street improvements urged by Mayor Hedrick who referred the matter to the city manager for prompt action and suggested appealing county officials for wider street work.
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Ingram
Peacock
Pickett
West Russell
Willowbrook
Hedrick
C. C. Earnhardt
Earnhardt
Wood
County ‘Board
Orr ‘Eaat
High Point soda fountain cups rule proposed
City council at a meeting last night endorsed a plan by Councilman C S Grayson to require soda fountain proprietors in High Point to provide sanitary individual drinking cups for employees and customers. The proposal targets locations with more than five people and aims for immediate action in the coming days.
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Point Soda Fountain
High Point
Textile workers in Minke appeal after Gibson mill holdout
Concord reports a labor dispute with about one hundred textile workers signing affidavits and sending them to Governor Morrison claiming police blocked them from entering the Gibson mill. Mills reported more workers at work this morning and no disorders were noted. Police provided no further statements beyond performing their duty at the mill gates yesterday.
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Concord
Morrison
Gibson Mill
Mrs J A Kennedy Dies At Her Home
Mrs James A Kennedy, widow of a prominent farmer, died yesterday at their home three miles west of the city. She was 80 and survived by her husband and seven children J W Kennedy Thomas and Charles Kennedy of High Point Maynard Kennedy of Oak Hill Mrs A L Geerl Mrs H Clark Mrs J R Beesley of High Point. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o clock at Pleasant Grove. Mr Kennedy is in a critical condition at his home with little hope for recovery.
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James A. Kennedy
Pleasant, Grove
Kennedy
Permits Required for Gas Stations Adopted by City Council
A motion by Councilman Ingram, adopted last night, requires permits from the city council for establishing gas stations in High Point. Previously no permit was needed, but the ordinance now makes applications necessary and extends council supervision beyond garages and hospitals.
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Ingram
Theo
Cotton Reaches High Levels in New Orleans Opening
The New York and New Orleans cotton markets opened strong with prices up 130 to 172 points from last night. December contracts rose to 21.70, spring months to 22.33, and October to 21.50 in early trading amid Liverpool advances and record highs for the season.
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New York
Liverpool
Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Deadly gases said to exist in cigarette tobacco
Chicago reports the Anti Cigarette League Board of Managers released findings from Ame medical and Lancet laboratories. They claim cigarette smoke contains prussic acid acetonitrile iron monoxide and other poisons including furfural. note phage bases were used in warfare.
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Chicago
Board of Managers
Levgte
Ame Medical
Andor
Lancét
Dr Rondthaler to Address High Point Rotarians
Dr Howard Rondthaler of Winston-Salem will speak at the High Point Rotary luncheon in the Commercial club building tomorrow at 12:15 PM. He will discuss the importance of preserving the old plank road on the Boone highway and is regarded as an excellent, distinguished speaker and guest of local Rotarians.
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Boone Highway
Howard Rondthaler
Winston-Salem
High Point
Rotary ‘Club
Commercial Club
Rondathaler
Memorial services for ZR-2 victims held in Westminster Abbey
London September 7 The memorial services for the victims of the ZR-2 disaster were held at Westminster Abbey crowded to its utmost. Bishop Ryle dean of Westminster officiated and King daily represented. George Harvey US ambassador and other prominent Americans attended.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Ryle
Westminster
King
George Harvey
United States
England
Three States Consume Half the Liquor Seizures
Washington September 7 Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair said three states New York Pennsylvania and Maryland account for roughly half of all liquor seized for prohibition violations. Blair had no precise national estimate for total seizures prior to this statement.
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Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Internal Revenue
Blair
Bodies of airship disaster coming home
Washington reports the American dead from the ZR-2 disaster will reach New York aboard the British cruiser Dauntless around September 17 or 18. Memorial services are planned at the dock, as Secretary Denby announced after a conference of officials to arrange a fitting reception for the bodies.
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Washington
New York
Dauntless
Denby
Georgia Farmer Held For Peonage In Savannah Hearing
Savannah Ga Sept 7 Homer Burke of Kinsey county Ga a well to do farmer was held for peonage after a hearing before U S Commissioners It is alleged Mrs Florence Nixon and her sons were held on his farm in peonage The defendant Brve a bond of 5 000 but made no statement
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Savannah
Homer, Burke
Kinsey
County
U. Ss
Florence
Nixon
Pershing and Galliper Dinner Sparks Fazette-Marne Day Outlook
Washington dispatch reports General Pershing and Samuel Galliper attended a dinner marking Fazette-Marne Day. The event touched on labor’s wartime role and national governance, with Samuel Gompers offering remarks on the after dinner program, hinting at labor influence in the war effort and independence.
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Washington
Pershing
Samuel
Galliper
America
Tax on Light Wines and Beer Proposed in Detroit
Detroit discussion proposes taxing light wines and beer to yield needed revenue. Former service member Vincent Pe Brennan advocates adjusted compensation to fund the plan. A proponent cites bootlegger activity as a driver, noting revenue shortfalls from the past year and a half.
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Detroit
Vincent Pe Brennan
America to Ask Allies About Peace Treaty Deal
Washington reports steps by the American government toward informal consultations with allied powers on the draft peace treaty between Germany and the United States. Officials would not disclose the communications but indications point to a forthcoming statement from leading powers on the subject.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
United States
Bright Leaf Opens Market With Averages At 20 15
Bright Leaf tobacco opened with an average price around 20.15 per hundred pounds. Official figures released by Wilson N. Cy Sent seven indicate 20.16 per hundred pounds. Best grades reached 76 cents per pound, while the lowest sold under two cents. A total of 488304 pounds moved through the warehouses yesterday. Farmers expressed satisfaction with opening prices.
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Wilson
Methodists Extend Peace Greetings From London Conference
In London on Sept 1 the world conference of Methodists sent greetings to President Harding and King George. The address to the King expressed hope for world peace and unity with the King’s efforts toward peace and contentment in Ireland, urging early and complete success.
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Harding
George
Conference of Methodists
Ireland
Negro Church Here Doing Mission Work
The Mount Vernon Negro Baptist Church in this city is expanding its membership and engaging in missionary work. Last Sunday the congregation heard a splendid sermon by the new pastor Rev. W. L. Mason, recently of Concord. A total collection of 51.02 was taken, with the monthly proceeds to go for foreign missions.
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Mount Vernor
Baptist Church
W.L. Mason
Tobacco Opening Fair At Washington N C Opens
The tobacco opening fair in Washington North Carolina drew about 6000 visitors. The market reported 256000 pounds processed with a sample higher than last year. Prices ranged from 3.5 to 6.0 cents per pound. Farmers expressed satisfaction with sales and ware-housemen anticipated averages between 20 and 23 dollars.
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Washington
N. C
Sdleg
City Council Raises City Physician Duties And Pay
The council approved expanding the city physician Dr. John McAnally duties to include cafe and hotel visits to inspect cooks for tuberculosis, school contact work, health reporting, and writing for papers. A health board with ward representation will meet monthly, and the physician will report outcomes. Salary increases aim to improve attention to public health.
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Ahee
McAnally i
Giles Grayson
John
Grayson
High Point
Hosiery makers form Southern Division group in region
The advisory board of the Southern Division Hosiery manufacturers met at the Commercial club to review market jitters in cotton and to report on growth, enrollment, and plans. G W Seyffert of Elizabeth City reported encouraging progress, with most mills in Virginia and the Carolinas now enrolled and aiming to include all small mills. A.L. Patterson presides. meeting setup includes Charlotte as a forthcoming large gathering around September 20.
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Southern
Division Hosiery
Commercial Club
Virginia
Carolinas
G. W. Seyffert
Elizabeth City
A.L. Patterson
Albemarne
T. Gaddy
Newton
H. A. V. Parker
Portsmouth
BE. Lyerly
Hickory
Valdise
J. J. Millis
High Point
W. H. Stane
J. Hy, Adams
High -Point
AL ‘L.,patterson
Southern, Divisiion Hosiery
Onions and Longevity Shared in Brighton
In Brighton, Sept. 7, Mrs Amelia Summersford, aged 102, attributes long life to plenty of onions. A neighbor notes 100 year olds and onions as a common belief, reflecting a local tradition linking onions to longevity.
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Brighton
Eng
Amelia Summersford
Rules for Clemency Applications Set by Governor Morrison
The North Carolina governor imposes a fixed clemency timetable with one hearing week per month. Pardons reprieves and commutations require detailed filings including court records, notices in newspapers, and endorsements from the trial judge and solicitor. A second petition in the same case requires new facts or fresh publication.
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Max Abernethy
Ralwigh
Cameron Morrison
Deine
Jotrisén
State health warns against eye specialists scam
North Carolina officials, led by Dr. W. S. Rankin, vow to crack down on fraudulent eye specialists posing as health officers from mountains to coast. Police aid requested to prosecute fakers who perform superficial exams and glasses fittings in Caswell Wilkes and Wake counties and Burrcombe County amid highway commission plans for 90 new projects.
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Max Abernethy
Raleigh
State Board of Health
North Carolina
W. S. Rankin
Caswell County
Wilkes
Wake
Burrcomhole
Board of Health
Rankin
Ag Bediuss
Turner
Charlotte
Burns
Ron
Ginte” Highway
Lef Thavaine
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Citizens’ Credit
Rena
Kofi
William
Borah
Idaho
Hiner
TN IY
STATE
Dr. Rankin
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