Revolt Shakes Greece as Constantine Abdicates
London reports Greece engulfed in a revolution with Constantine reportedly abdicated in favor of the crown prince. Troops mutiny and navy ships join the revolt while Venizelos is not believed to be involved. Crowds fill Athens as Thrace and Smyrna veterans influence events across the country.
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Associated Press
London
Greece
Athens
Constantine
Smyrna
Mitylene
Chois
Salonika
Thrace
Aegea
Groatis
Athos
Venizelos
Kemalist reply unacceptable to Allied nations during conference
Turkish representatives insist on military operations in the Straits as allied nations oppose the demand. The dispute centers on control and passage rights amid ongoing talks. Allies warn actions could destabilize regional security and threaten mediation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straits
Confederate Veterans Reunion Hear Lively Reports In Asheville
Asheville hosts the State Reunion of Confederate Veterans with brigade reports detailing combat readiness and casualties. Gen. G Hall of Red Springs touts the third brigade as the best fighting unit while Gen. J W Goodwin notes Buncombe County hosts the largest camp. Officers will be elected this afternoon and a veterans parade closes the event.
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Asheville
J. Wood
Wood
G. Alison
Warren County
Treunion
Zebulon Vance
North Carolina
G. Hall
Red Springs
South
J. W. Goodwin
J. M. Ray
Buncombe County
W. A. Smith
United Daughters
Daley Pushes Income Tax Increase Across State
The article notes J W Bailey plans a state tour to advocate a higher income tax beyond the 6 percent limit, with Chief Justice Walter Clark sharing the view. It cites Bailey’s past opposition to the income tax and revaluation and mentions an October 7 speaking date in Charlotte. Also reported is 688 University freshmen from North Carolina high schools this fall and 45 000 schoolchildren enrolled statewide, highlighting Gov Morrison era school gains.
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J. W. Bailey
Bailey
Walter Clark
Charlotte
Morrison
Clark
E. C. Brooks
North Carolina
Georgia Mourns Senator Watson Death in Washington
Atlanta reports the death of United States Senator Thomas E. Watson yesterday in Washington. About 50,000 Watson followers in Georgia face leadership uncertainty as the state mourns and prepares for his funeral at Hickory Hill near Thomson tomorrow.
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Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Thomas E. Watson
Washington
Hickory Hill
Thomson
Purviance and Prescott Charged With Disorderly House
George Purviance and John Prescott face trial in Guilford Superior Court in Greensboro this afternoon on charges of operating a disorderly house. Several High Point residents travel to testify. Purviance’s farm near Greensboro is cited as the location, sale of the property to T. S. Wrenn was noted, and trial was to begin at 2:30 after a recess.
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George Purviance
John Prescott
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
High Point
Purviance
Greensbury Boutevard
Wrenn Purchases Purviance Farm For Grand Carolina Home
Z F Wrenn buys the George Purviance farm about three miles from Greensboro on the Greensboro road for about 20600 dollars at auction. He plans a 50000 dollar modern mansion with landscaped grounds and terraced surroundings to be the state’s finest in the Carolinas. The 85 acre site fronts 700 feet, lies on a knoll and will be developed after early plans are finished. Wrenn expects to move from High Point once completed.
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T. F. Wrenn
George Purviance
Greensboro Boulevard
Wrenn
Carolinas
Greensboro
High Point
Frelinghuysen Faces Edwards In New Jersey Senate Race
Senator Joseph Frelinghuysen, backed by the Republicans, won renomination in New Jersey by about two to one over George L. Record. He will oppose Governor Edwards, the Democratic nominee, in the November race, a contest expected to hinge on prohibition.
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Newark
N. J
United States
Joseph Frelinghuysen
Harding
Congress
Republican Party of
New Jersey
George L. Record
Jersey City
Frelinghuysen
Edwards
U. S
Ernest Dennis Dies at Home in High Point
Ernest Dennis age 22 died yesterday afternoon at 3 at his mother Emma Dennis 407 Blair Street after long illness. Survived by brothers Clarence and Cletus and sister Mary Dennis all of High Point. Funeral services Thursday at 10 30 at home conducted by Rev J H Moton and Rev J L Fletcher. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Ernest. Dennis
Emma Dennis
Blair Street
Dennis
Clarence
Cletus Dennis
Mary Dennis
High Point
J. H. Moton
J. L. Fletcher
Oakwood Cemery
U S Naval Commander Headed to Constantinople
Washington reports no naval action will follow and a commander travels to Constantinople as Allies assess the Kemalist reply to peace note terms. The nationalists are insisted on using straits for troop transport before talks begin.
Long to direct naval operations from Constantinople
Vice Admiral Andrew P. Long of the United States Navy has gone to Constantinople to direct American naval forces in European waters if needed, coordinating with foreign squadrons to support Allied efforts. The move aims to bolster coordination and readiness in the theater.
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Paris
Andrew P. Long
United States Navy
Constantinople
Navy leader goes to Constantinople amid near east tension
Paris dispatches report Vice Admiral Long of the American Navy has traveled to Constantinople to direct potential naval actions. Washington circles say American warships may be involved against the Turks but deny this signals a change in current policy toward the Near East crisis.
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Washington, Se
Paris
Long
Constantinople
Turkish nationalist troops drift into Chanak zone
Reports from Istanbul indicate additional Turkish nationalist troops have moved toward the Chanak zone. Officials note this does not yet worsen the situation, and some believe conflict may be avoided despite the rising tension.
Hedgecock May Now Examine the Books
Judge W F Harding in Greensboro Superior Court signed an order allowing Basil H Hedgecock former cashier of Home Banking High Point to examine the bank's books and records now held by Atlantic Bank and Trust. The defense relates to his upcoming trial on charges of embezzling over $100 000 from the institution.
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Greensboro
W. EF. Harding
Basil H. Hedgecock
Home Banking Company
High Point
Atlantic Bank and Trust Company
Negro sentenced to six months on roads for larceny
James Miller, a black man, was sentenced to six months on the county roads after conviction in municipal court for larceny of a suit of clothes. He faces forgery charges and was held on $200 bond for the next superior court term. He pleaded guilty to two forgery counts and other defendants paid fines.
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James Miller
Miller
Squire W. G., Brown
John H. Legran Negro
M. L. N. Hancock
Max Bones
Polieman Acquitted In Federal Auto Theft Case
George Scott, New York policeman, on trial in Raleigh for conspiracy in large scale auto thefts linking New York and Sanford North Carolina, was acquitted by direction of Federal Judge Connor at 3 pm. No defense testimony was offered. The government recalled C. J. Kelly from the Atlanta Wilson to testify. this marked Scott’s second acquittal.
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Polieman
Raleigh
George Scott
New York
Sanford
N. C
Connor
C. J Kelly
Atlanta
Wtison
Scott
Postoffice Investigator Expected in High Point Soon
Postmaster O R York said a U S postoffice investigator is due in High Point within days to study expanding mail boxes and repairs at the local building. Rapid area growth has left the current number of boxes insufficient and many applicants have had box leaves denied, causing public inconvenience.
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O. R. York
United States Postoffice
High Point
Gaston County Folk at Exposition Today
Gastonia and Gaston County residents arrive by auto to view two state exhibits at the Mad-in-Carolinas exposition in Charlotte. J. H. Seabright, textile maker, to speak on The Industrial Situation later. Congressman Bulwinkle to address Gaston County.
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Charlotte
Gaston County
North Carolina
J. H. Seabright
Bulwinkle
Gastonia
Cotton quotations weaken after call amid liquidation rumors
The cotton market opened steady to 5 points lower but weakened 20 to 28 points after the call. Rumors of October liquidation and scattered Southern selling weighed on prices in New York and Liverpool markets remained fairly steady.
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New York
Liverpool
Special Service for the Aged at Wesley Memorial
Ala Ere EaL. SIlly special service for the aged people at Wesley Memorial church will be held tomorrow at 11 o clock. Two committees organize transport for the elder crowd and canvass the city to invite shut ins to attend.
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Wesley Memorial Church
High Point
Cates
Tia
BR. T. Amos
B.C. Harmon
C. L. Amos
Millis
J. E. Marsh
G. H. Kearns
Mesdames
O. E. Kearns
W. D. Brooks
H. W. McCain
J. E B. Marsh
J. H. Adams
J. E. Millis
Thurlow Kearns
Frank Gurley
Homer Jenkins
Jenkins Trial Set in Greensboro for Tomorrow
Winston-Salem merchant L. Jenkins charged with a statutory offense and in jail on a $10,000 appeal bond will face trial in the Greensboro superior court before Judge W. F. Harding. The case follows an investigation by Knights of the Ku Klux Klan into the whipping of Minnie Jones near Taylorsville two weeks ago, revealed at the preliminary hearing.
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Greensboro
L. Jenkins
Winston-Salem
W. F. Harding
Jenkins
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Minnie Jones
C. C. Webb
Taylorsville
Minnie J
Notable High Point Citizen Raper Dies at 49
Dalton R. Raper a leading High Point marble and granite dealer died at his home 111 West Commerce Street after a two day illness caused by hemorrhage. He was 49 born February 3 1873 survived by wife Elsie May Meredith and four children Bonnie Annie Helen George and a brother Dr Charles L Raper of Syracuse New York. He was active in Elks Jr O U A M Woodmen Pythians and other fraternal orders. Funeral arrangements pending from out of town relatives.
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Dalton R
Raper
High Point
West
Commerce Street
Mr. Raper
Elsie May Meredith
Elks’ Lodge
Woodmen of the World
Pythians
Misses Bonnie
Annie
Helen Raper
George Reaper
Chas. L. Raper
Syracuse
N. Y
University of North Carolina
May purchase gold baseballs for boys
Fans propose presenting gold baseballs to the Pointers as tokens of esteem for their past season. A movement may begin soon to raise voluntary contributions to buy the balls for the team.
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Admiralty
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U.D. CG
Marie Rinaldo
Joel Rinaldo
BE. V. Littauer
Columbia University
Daley
Senator Watson
Z. F. Wrenn
Purviance Farm
Will Breet
Gov. Edwards
Ernest Dennis
Mopthuck
Admiral Long
Chanak
Chanak Zone
Hedgecock
P. O
Bridgers
Dalton R. Apes
Pont
Ann
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