Railway Strike Turmoil Splits Leadership Across Nations
Washington April 9 officials report rail labor unrest has escaped union control. W G Lee of the Brotherhood of Trainmen asks Representative Cooper about illegal strikes while Senator McCormick calls for a broad Interstate Commerce Committee probe of non sanctioned labor actions. The White House warns no immediate intervention as board nominations are pending.
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Washington
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Cooper
Republican
Ohio
Immen’s Union
Ames
Telei
Lee
Chicago
McCormick
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
White House
Hoover Won't Run As Democratic Nominee
New York April 9 Herbert Hoover again answered no to a query about accepting the Democratic presidential nomination if offered. In a telegram to Chandler M Wood, chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic state committee, Hoover said he would not accept the nomination. A factory news item notes Dixie Veneer & Panel Co organized in town with $125,000 capital. officers named J E Millis president H C Kearns Sr vice president Henry Kearns secretary treasurer and directors listed.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Chandler M. Wood
Democratic State Committee of
Massachusetts
Hoover
Boston
Dixie Veneer & Panel
Toesaay
J. E. Millis
H. C. Kearns, Sr
Henry Kearns
Sec. & Treas
E. Kearns
John W. Hedrick
W. L. Stamey
A. M. Rankin
J. E. Milis
City issues 66 building permits as housing leads growth
Building records show 66 permits issued this month totaling about 349 125 with 23 percent for homes or additions and 12 or 50 percent for living quarters. New garages and manufacturing additions appear, indicating a citywide housing upturn and a partial shift to modern construction.
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Poe
Sir Timney
Hici Point
Nizh Point Motor Company
First Court Opens in New Guilford Court House
Guilford superior court opened in Greensboro with Judge Thomas J Shaw presiding for a two week term, followed by one week of criminal court. Clerk Mason W Gant has the calendar noting twenty three divorce cases to be decided, none contested, likely finishing promptly.
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Guilford Superior
Criminal Court
Shaw
Chamber Moves to New Quarters on South Main Street
The Chamber of Commerce relocated to new offices on South Main Street in the Elwood hotel area. New furniture has been purchased and workspaces prepared. The secretary's office will be at the front for easy public access as the membership campaign continues toward its goal.
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Elwood ‘Hotel
South Main Street
Chamber of Commerce
Efort
Bivens
High Point Eliminated After State Debate Loss
High Point high school was eliminated from the state contest after a 2 to 1 defeat by Lexington in a debate held at the Friends Church. The question was whether the United States should adopt a policy of further material restriction of immigration. High Point representatives were Nady Cates and Hal Reynolds. Lexington was defended by Miss Mayzelle Conrad and Jones Hedrick. The judges were Mrs J J Farriss Dr Floyd C Shugart and Rev James A Clark.
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High Point High School
Friends Church
High Point
Lexington
United States
Nady Cates
Hal Reynolds
Mayzelle ‘Conrad
Jones Hedrick
High Point Court Tees Up Busy May Session
In High Point during the week of May 8 to 15 a municipal court case against Will Wade charged with receiving a stolen Ford was heard. Judge O A Kirkman ordered bond of 1000 for Wade to Guilford Superior Court as the trial continued with other witnesses. Isaac Jones was fined 25 for aiding larceny of a bicycle. John Dixon was acquitted of breach of the peace charges.
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Will Wade
W. C. Myre
Davidson County
O. A. Kirkman
Guilford Superior Court
Myze
Hedgecock
High Point
Wade
Anoth
Oscar Hayworth
Myzé’s
Carter Dalton
Dalton
C. A. York
Kirkman
J. F. Spruill
Lexington
Isaac Jones
John Dixon
Elks Contest Salvation Army Over Rest Room Funds
Local Elks lodge protests Salvation Army use of about $5,500 raised eleven months ago for a High Point rest room project. Army officers in Atlanta say funds were not restricted to the local plan, and Elks report much of the money has already left a local bank, fueling anger and dispute.
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ELKS
Salvation Army
High Point
Atlanta
Social notes from High Point and surrounding towns
Greensboro visitor Milly Wilder spent Thursday evening here with friends. Local guests from Henderson, Winston-Salem and Salisbury stopped by for business Friday. William Beers of Wilmington and Ralph McPherson of Greensboro were noted visitors. The week ended with rain hindering field work and gardening.
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Milly Wilder
Greensboro
Salisbury
High Point
Irs
Mildred Shelton
Claude Y
Lizzie Smith
E. Crooks
J. D. Cordon
Ors
Lexington
Robertson
College
Miss White
Thomas H. Beers
Wilmington
High Poin
Ralph McPherson
Wright Jones
Opie Read to Lecture on Human Nature and Politics
Opie Read, famed novelist and journalist, will deliver his Redpath Chautauqua address, Human Nature and Politics, composed largely of never before printed experience stories. The speaker captivates audiences with shifting tones from humor to tears and back, having written and lectured to millions.
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Opie
Opie Read
Beloved Kitchin Stricken by Paralysis in Congress
Representative Claude Kitchin of North Carolina collapsed into paralysis after a 45 minute speech defending the President against the peace resolution. Doctors attended him in the Capitol, noting a prior December stroke and that his left side and speech were affected.
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Kitchin
Washington
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Capitol
Representative Mason
Illinois
Mr. Kitchin
Igoe
Lazero
Louisiana
Lewis J. Battle
Mondell
Representative Doughton
Harry
Ways and Means Committee
Battle
Fight For Organization He and His Brother Kent Submit
Robert and Kent Greer faced highway robbery and conspiracy charges in Rockingham on April 1. Judge Finley sentenced Robert to 12 months on the roads with a $2000 fine, suspended pending good behavior, and both brothers posted $500 bonds to appear in November and April for road-behavior review.
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Kent
Rockingham
Robert
Kent Greer
Finley
Robert’ Greer
Local Obituaries and Social Notes Summary
Mr Charles Ernheart and Mr William Reddick died recently with burial and death by paralysis respectively. Mrs C B Crouch of Gold Metal Perfumery visited town last Saturday. Rev Earnhardt held a quarterly meeting the same weekend. Easter activities included colored eggs and many students home from high school. Christian Bird of Salisbury died, deeply mourned by book clubs nationwide. Farmers prepare to plant tobacco and a new church is planned on North Main. Social visitors include Miss Carrie Starnes with sister Miss Lessie Starnes in Winston Salem and Miss Hazel Coltrane visiting Jamestown High School parents, Mr and Mrs A B Coltrane in town.
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Charles Ernheart
William Reddick
C. 8. Crouch
Gold Metal Perfumery Company of
California
Mr. Earnhardt
Percy Bullard
Raleigh
Parker
Christian Bird
Salisbury
North Main
Ben Page
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Carrie Starnes
Lessie Starnes
Winston-Salem
Lula Carr
Ruth Balsam
New York
Hazel Coltrane
Jamestown High School
A. B. Coltrane
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Greensborties
Wiley Martin
Randijon County
Mechanicsville
Robert N. Page
New Courthouse
W. W- Shaw
Durham
Durham Hosiery Mills
Redpath
Chautauqua
Somman & Landis
Ile Chanterqua
Redpath Chautauqua Circuit
Stamey Jewelry Store
Robert Greers
OLD Trinity News
Tomee
Coen ST Kid
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