Deadly Fight At Atlantic Store Leaves Two Wounded
On Main Street at the Atlantic Store a violent quarrel between owners J D Sitterson and E A Edwards ended with severe injuries. Sitterson and Edwards were badly wounded and several bystanders were exposed to the melee. A passing woman, Miss Edwards, also suffered a cut. no arrests were reported as both combatants were gravely hurt.
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Main Street
Atlantic
Jlessrs
J. D. Sitterson
E. A. Edwards
Sitterson
Edwards
Edwardskull
Miss Edwards
Snow Lumber Co. Fire Destroys Shaving Bin In Town
The Snow Lumber Company building suffered a major fire Tuesday afternoon, with the shaving bin largely burned and a loss estimated in the thousands. Origin not determined though spontaneous combustion is suspected. the building is said to be insured.
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Snow Lumber Co
Snow Lumber Company
Fine Report Praises Municipal Court and Police Efforts
The monthly report by L. R. French, clerk of the municipal court, covers the month ending June 30 and highlights active police enforcement and Judge Royal’s strong judicial ability in imposing fines. Defendants paid 705 in fines and costs totaling 1 218.40, with 513.40 in court cuts. Chiefs and staff, plus Prosecuting Attorney Albertson, are praised for their cooperation and diligence.
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Judge Royal
L. R. French
Nes
Welder
Royal
Albertson
Police Department
Paris Accepts Defeat Of Its Idol In Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Paris July 5 The defeat of Georges Carpentier by Jack Dempsey is accepted calmly by press and public though Carpentier is still praised as a great fighter. Editors note bitterness fades, readers hope the bout moves from front pages, rumors of Carpentier’s death are denied by Associated Press.
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Paris
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Carneytier
Associated Press
New Principal Named for Trinity High School
E Story, longtime Oak Hill High School principal, will lead Trinity High School Trinity New location will prompt his family to relocate. He arrived at Oak Hill seven years ago after district consolidation and built a new high school noted as a community credit.
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Trinity
E. Story
Oak Hill High School
Trinity High School
N.w
Wid
Story
Oak Hill
Oak Hil
High Point Finances Lend Big Boost for New Hotel
High Point Hotel Company secured a $200,000 ten year loan from Metropolitan Life Insurance at six percent to finance the new Sheraton hotel. Frank Wineskie led negotiations after a Metropolitan delegation toured the city praising the nearby ten story exposition building and ongoing construction. The loan signals Metropolitan confidence in High Point’s growth prospects as Fourth of July celebrations drew massive crowds and featured Senator Overman addressing the gathering.
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Frank Wineskie
High Point Hotel Company
High Point
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York
Strongnessie
New Sheraton Hotel
M. E. Block
Greensboro
N. L. Garner
United States
Lee S. Overmanfi
Elm Street
Senator Overman
Salisbury
Mammoth Street
Elks Band
Welch Baseball Park
Danville
Main Street
Orpheum
Oy Scouts of
Bruce Craven
Trinity
Tate Furnitur Company
Ellis’ Club
Max Bones
Continental Furniture Company
Bradner and
York
Guy ‘Wels
al Moffitt
A. B. Horney
Loflin’s
Allen’s Department Store
James Holt
Jarrett’s
Price
Hart . Drug Company
Wilson Fordson
Sheroff Hardware Company
Woodmen of the World
Red Men
Old Hickory Club
Mesdames R. B. Terry
H. I. Coffield
A. T. Wishart
A. E. Tate
Bascom Hoskins
Rev. W. A. Lambeth
The Honeymoon Dream Gives Way to Modern Pressures
A reflection on married life from a bygone era contrasts simple cottage joy with modern demands. John and Mary once shared toil in a modest hut and found happiness, but the push to acquire status symbols strains their love and leads toward tragedy. The piece urges embracing simplicity to restore balance.
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John
Mary
Mmry
Johns
Wright Found Guilty of Retailing Whisky in City Court
Joseph Wright, a white man, was convicted in municipal court on a charge of retailing whisky. Judge Walter Royal sentenced him to six months in the county jail with work on the county roads and a $500 bond for appeal to Guilford Superior Court.
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Joseph Wright
Walter Royal
Wright
Guilford
Judge Royal
Kennedy
Benson
Jerome Edwards
Noted Educator Joins Oak Hill Schools at Caldwell County
Mr Story began seven years ago as against 150 last year in Oak Hill schools Caldwell county. He is described as one of the most enthusiastic educators doing high school work.
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Story
Oak Hill
Caldwell County
Police Look Well in New Uniforms for High Point
High Point police unveiled new summer uniforms including a blue suit and a white topped cap. Chief Blackwelder and every officer received one outfit, drawing favorable comments for modern design and practicality.
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High Point
Blackwelder
Robed Klan Leader Addresses Large Crowd in High Point
Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan speaks to about 225 attendees condemning mongrelism and stressing the organization as national not sectional. He defends membership limits, denies violence, and says the Klan only aids law enforcement when requested by officers.
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Wons
the Order
Rev. Brows
High Point
Simmons
Mecklenburg
America
Klan
Eee
South
Atlanta
Community Service Praised for July Fourth Success
The piece lauds Community Service for a grand July 4th celebration. Large crowds from the countryside and local residents enjoyed a friendly, cooperative atmosphere. The text credits the event with fostering goodwill across classes and notes long term benefits to High Point communities.
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High Point
Traveling Man in Jail Over Assault on Four Girls
W. H. McLaurin a 55 year old paint salesman of Charlotte was arrested on a charge of criminal assault against four white girls aged 8 to 11. He waived examination in recorder's court and was committed to county jail. He allegedly lured the girls by offering a ride to Concord and paid them 15 cents to keep silent.
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W. H. Menaurin
Charlotte
Recorder’s Court
McLaurin
Concord
MecLaurin
Mee- Laurin
Carpentier Exits Ring After Defeat by Dempsey
Georges Carpentier will not seek a rematch with Jack Dempsey and will fight any man except the champion. His manager Francois Deschamps said Dempsey is the greatest heavyweight, while Carpentier may target the light heavyweight title. Carpentier broke a right-hand bone during the bout and sustained a cut under the left eye. he plans rest and shape preservation in Manhasset, New York, awaiting challengers.
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Georges
Levinski
Debat
Bill Brennan
Tom Gibbons
Descamps
Manhasset
Carpentier
Jeannette
Wilson
Dempsey
Ghen Dempsey
Ef Wilson
Jack
Pierre Malet
You Are the Man of the Hour and the Woes of Labor
A Pinson correspondent recounts a speaker describing wage decline from four to six dollars daily to 90 cents, with pay taken in trade. The piece satirically critiques Republicans and praises Harding, contrasting prosperity under Wilson with hardship and accusing critics of disloyalty.
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Pinson
Woodrow Wilson
Republican Party
Harding
Republican Farmer
White House
Mr. Harding
Old Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Presiden
Humanity
Carnegie
Georges in doubt as managers weigh future plans
Pierre told Georges has lost and money was bet on him but he did his best. Manager Descamps said many offers to tour the country were tendered but future plans depend on factors that cannot be disclosed. Attendees sought interviews and others were turned away.
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Pierre
Descamps
Georges
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