Fire Breaks Out In Raleigh Home Killing Fear Across Family
A Saturday night blaze at the home of Z A Strange on English Street destroyed the second floor and all personal effects. The fire likely started from a chimney spark. Mrs Strange and two daughters Belle and Lela were present. Lela, 18, suffered a severe shock and believes Belle perished in the flames, prompting medical evaluation in Union, South Carolina.
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Z. A. Strange
English Street
All Persons
Cary J. Hunter
Raleigh
Strange
Lela
Belle
Mr. Strange
Miss Lela
Union
S.C
Maddox
Appraised Damages Set For North Main Street Lot
The W. P. Pickett lot on North Main Street was appraised at 7200 dollars for street condemnation. Appraisers W. T Parker and J. W. Harris disagreed and a third appraiser C. E. Sheloff was chosen. Harris and Sheloff approved the figure while Parker dissented. The 50 by 300 foot parcel is set for street purposes.
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W. P. Pickett
North Main Street
Capt
A. M Rankins
W. T Parker
J. W. Harris
C. E. Sheloff
Messers Harris
Sheloff
Parker
Home Banking Co elects officers and declares dividend
At the annual meeting Mr Crowson of Winston was elected cashier and the old board of directors re elected. A six percent dividend was declared and Col D H Miller guided a strong year leaving a surplus. Jack Johnson and Frank Moran have been signed for a bout with promoters aiming to wrest the championship from the negro to the white man.
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Home Banking Co
The
Crowson
Winston
D. H. Miller
Jack Johnson
Frank Moran
Allen Bros Annual Clearance Sale Opens Today
Allen Bros announces a mid winter clearance sale to clear spring stock. The department store touts big money savers on many exceptionally fine values with ample staff ready to assist shoppers.
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Allen Bros
Eugene Grace Dies From Wounds In Georgia
Eugene Grace dies from a bullet wound received in his Atlanta home nearly two years ago. The March 1912 shooting left him semi conscious. his wife Daisy Opie Grace was tried for attempted murder and found not guilty. She testified the wound resulted from a pistol struggle between them.
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Newman
Eugene Grace
Atlanta
Grace
Daisy Opie Grace
President Wilson Passes Through Town En Route Home
Report notes President Wilson traveled through the area on Monday night returning from Mississippi, described as a brief stop during his journey.
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Wilson
Missiissippi
Avia talk and local notes from motion and commerce
A 1913 San Francisco informal letter covers rain in agriculture, Lincoln Beachy the aviator at the Exposition grounds and upcoming flights, plus concerns about crime and unemployment. It mentions Christmas dinners, North Carolina roots, regional bank debates, and Munford's Store weekly ad with bargain values.
Vague Political Exchange Earns Little Clarity
The fragment hints at partisan bargaining over resources and perceived fairness. It references Democrats and Republicans, suggesting tensions over advantage at the table without specific events, dates, or concrete outcomes.
Two Midnight Stalkers Face Penalty in High Point Robberies
Saturday night in High Point two suspects, Troy Fitzgerald and Joe Roberts, robbed Ring Drug Co. and a rear press shop on Commerce Street taking cigarettes six pressed suits and a cherry smash keg. Police recovered most goods at the Allen House. Fitzgerald received 16 months and Roberts 20 months on county roads. both will be rearrested on other indictments upon release. Roberts is described as stout and capable in plastering and cement work.
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Ring Drug Co
Newma Russells
Commerce Street
Troy Fitzgerald
Joe Roberts
Roberts
Allen House
Fitzgerald
Sunday school convention convenes at High Point church
The annual Sunday school convention of High Point township met at the Methodist Protestant church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with delegates from area schools and the public in attendance. The Southern Mid Winter Furniture exposition opened Monday and runs through January 26 drawing hundreds of buyers and exhibitors. Smokers will be held each night at the Manufacturers club during the expo. Jim McClure seeks a new trial in the Deputy Bain murder case. County officials face criticism over courthouse property sale and land negotiations.
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High Point Township
Manufacturers Club
Jim McClure
Bain
Insurance Rates and Losses Stance by Missouri Superintendent
Insurance Superintendent Revelle asserts that Missouri cannot expect lower rates until losses are reduced. His position will shape upcoming insurance legislation and influence underwriters at the next legislative session.
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Revelle
Missouri
Post Office Receipts Reflect High Point Progress
Local post office shows progress with receipts reaching 40 537 99 for the period ending December 1913. If the trend continues March 1914 the High Point office could reach first class status with a postmaster salary of 3000 dollars.
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High Point
Dangers and safety tips for older children at transit
Advice list urges older children to stay off moving vehicles, face forward, grip with the left hand when exiting, and look both ways for traffic. It warns against running near cars, avoiding crowded steps, crossing only at crosswalks, and caution around speeders and trains. It also notes a need for calm during fires and crowds and promotes safety resolutions. A wanted notice for messenger boys appears from Western Union at the Elwood Hotel lobby.
Sale of Real Estate in High Point Under Court Decree
Public auction set for February 13 1914 at two o clock PM in High Point North Carolina. Two parcels described with boundaries on Loflin Street and Fairview Street totaling about 1 40000 square feet, with half cash and half credit over two months at interest. W P Ragan as commissioner signed January 12 1914.
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Superior Court
Guilford County
Julia Robinson
Hen Robinson
Thaddeus Robinson
Mabel Robinson
High Point
High Point Township
Said County
Loflin Street
North Carolina
Henry Robinson
Loflin
B. Carver
Carver
W. P. Ragan
High Point News Roundup Reveals Local Commerce and Civic Notes
J P Clark visits to discuss streetcar interests and adjacent cities. Penny and Beavans Stamey Co advertise half price suits. Councilman Terry resigns. vacancy unfilled. High Point Dental Parlors opens in Richardson building. Greensboro debates Coler road. Teetor works on Ceasar Cove home art glass. December births and deaths noted. Thaw trial supporters prompt editorial. Col H C Cowles dies after paralysis stroke.
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J. P. Clark
North Carolina Public Service Company
George T. Penny
South Carolina
Penny
W. A. Pegram
Southern Realty Company
North Carolina
High Point
High Point City of
R. B. Terry
Leonard Beavans
High Point Lodge
Leonard- Beavans-Stamey Co
High Point Dental
Richardson
South Main Street
Greensboro
Coler Road
Greensboro News
A. E. Teetor
High Point Art Glass Co
Ceasar Cove
Myrtle Graham
Mooresville
Jack Taylor
Johnson Street
Warren Brown
High Point Township
Harry Thaw
New York
Navy
Josephus
Sam
Col
H. C. Cowles
Scatesville
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Bradner
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Cal
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Lincoln Beachy
Los Angles
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Europe
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Old North State
Namer Piker
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