Rioting in Washington Spurs Calls to Halt Equality
A Greensboro News cited southern views blaming federal appointments for Washington rioting. The account claims black officials replace white ones in Capitol roles, leading to social tensions and alleged attacks on white women. It frames backlash as a reaction to supposed racial equality.
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Washington
Greensboro
Capitol
House of Representatives
Committee On Naval
South
Washbingtop
Race riots in Capitol prompt vigilante actions and casualties
Reports from Washington DC describe ongoing race riots with assaults on both black and white residents. A Vigilance Committee formed to quell the violence leading to deaths and injuries on both sides. The note mentions a prominent local jewelers as a city landmark.
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Capitol
Washington, D.C
Quip on commerce echoes in odd exchange at store
A bemused shopper complained to a chemist about receiving prosaic acid instead of quinine. The chemist replied with a brisk rebuttal about owing two pence. The humorous exchange appears amid a note on commercial life.
Local notices and personal items from Greensboro district
The Greensboro district conference of the Methodist church meets at Randleman with Rev J H Barnhart in charge. Other items mention recovery from appendicitis, military moves from Camp Braggs and overseas service, land purchases, a hotel property sale, a candidate for Congress, a sanatorium visit by ex sheriff Bell, a London peace celebration, travel and visiting relatives, building stock and jewelry ads, July rains, and obituaries for Mrs Martha L Weaver and Mrs Mattie Hale.
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Greensboro
The
Methodist Church
Randleman
J. H. Barnhart
W. H Long
J. H. Slayden
W. J. Armfield
J. Elwood Cox
Phoebe Horney
Messers. S. C. Clark
A. E. Taplin
Parkway
Welch
Randolph C
Mechanicsville
J. Gold
Congress
Imperial Fifth
Major Stedman
Bell
Wake County
Keely Institute
London
Julius C. Smith
Wilmington
C. W. Mellichampe
Washington
J.M.S. Salisbury
Edith Haworth
Washington, D.C
Stamey
Winborne Mellichampe
Norfolk
Mellichampe
Hayworth
North Main
Badin
Durham
A. P. Staley
North Carolina Optometrical Society
Winston
Henry Koontz
Navy
Martha L. Weaver
High Point
Springfield Church
Rufus P. King
Oliver Weaver
Hale
Mattie
W. S. Hale
J. W. Clinard
Asheboro
Frank Ford
Baltimore
Atlantic City
Ruth Kirkman
Tobacco is Hit Hard in Latest News
A short round of items reports President Wilson’s health concerns and calls for recovery, local obituaries, community visits, and updates on ongoing weather and crop conditions. The piece notes tobacco damage in High Point and widespread crop losses due to heavy rains, with multiple small-town notices and social updates.
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High Point
Young Woman Rosa Harris Dies After Illness
Miss Rosa Mary Harris aged 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Harris died Monday from Brights disease after a severe flu outbreak five months prior. The Durham burial followed. Survived by mother father one brother and two sisters.
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Rosa Mary Harris
Henry Harris
Durham
Bright
Randolph Authorities Buy Old Trinity Site
The Trinity college property at Trinity near Randolph city was sold to Randolph county school authorities for 5000 dollars. Trustees plan to return the money to Randolph Methodists to fund a new church near Trinity. The Randolph district will consolidate nearby schools and develop Trinity high school into a strong rural high school.
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Trinity’ College
Durham
Trinity
Board of Education
School Board
Randolph County
Randolph
Randolph School
Trinity High School
Old Trinity
New Police Uniforms Arrive for High Point Officers
High Point police chief and patrolmen receive new uniforms and caps from Cannon and Fetzer Co. Weather delays dressing as crews await clear skies.
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High Point
Cannon and Fetzer Co
Bankers to Organize Group Five in Greensboro
W A J Idol of High Point arrange a Fifth District meeting of North Carolina Bankers Association in Greensboro at the O Henry hotel Thursday evening. About fifty eligible banks are expected to be represented with a banquet at eight followed by speeches by district financiers. The event aims to organize Group Five. Luther Ned, six months old, died Tuesday. funeral by Rev W A Lambeth and interment in Lexington. Watch the windows daily at Stamex Jewelry for money savers.
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Cat D. H. Milton
Wilson
P. E. Abertson
G.L. Ruth
Springfield Cemetery
Chas Amos
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Geo
Lowe
J. W. Long
O. R. York
Mr. Futrell
Midway
High Point
Press Association
Wrightsville
Nancy Carr Terry
A. Moffitt
Virginia Clillard
Jackson Springs
Jess Harrison
Fayetteville
White Sulphur
Helen Reynolds
Albemarle
Joe Weaver
Roland Park
Lawton Dutton
Columbus
Ohio
W. A. Ring
W. C. Jones
Rexall
Dyer Brothers
Jarrel
Spencer
Fulton
John H
Ed. Willis
Recorder's Court
Freeman
John Plato
Groometown
Lizzie Freeman
Bodie
Freeman's Mill
Rogers
W. A. J. Idol
State Executive Committee
Fifth Congressional District
Greensboro
O Henry
North Carolina Bankers’ Association
O. Henry
Luther
Ned
H. S. Luther
Rev. W. A. Lambeth
Lexington
Prompt for a Local Printer Offers Better Line
An advertising note urges customers to place the next order with a local printing shop. It promises high quality commercial printing at reasonable prices and invites potential clients to test the service.
Dare Devils And Murders On Increase
A New York Evening Post reader recalls a near miss on a mountain curve near Suffern. He blames fast reckless driving and notes five common causes of accidents including hidden crossings and children near roads. He urges horn use to prevent tragedies.
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Lucas Prime
New York Evening Post
Bear Mountain
Suffern
League of Nations talk prompts doubt in officials
Washington Star quotes show doubt over understanding the League of Nations ideas as one official admits uncertainty when explaining them. Mrs. A. G. Lamonds and nieces travel to Little Rock for a new home. Rev. James A. Clarke returns from Jackson Springs. Capt. C. A. Sechrest arrives from overseas. Rain delays High Point Spencer games with hope for play days ahead.
Youthful thief steals horse and buggy in city
A boy about eight years old, described as a little negro thief, is jailed awaiting trial after stealing a man's horse and breaking the buggy. He allegedly rode bareback, with the judge to determine responsibility and proper action given his adverse upbringing.
Dead Men Arrive to Enforce Right-Of-Way Traffic
The dead men stations arrive and will be installed at key city turning corners to force all vehicle classes to keep to the right, enforcing the traffic law.
The Army as a Steady Job
Elsie Janis argues the army offers steady pay food housing and respect and urges men to join. She recalls seven months in army life praising routine orders and advancement chances over civilian office work noting the army sustains war readiness and social status.
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Elsie Janis
Sam
Blank
St. Peter
New York
Read What the People Who Work For You Have to Say
Advertisements carry messages from manufacturers and merchants about new goods changes in styles and prices and other information. Reading ads helps shoppers buy the right items at the right time and save money. Advertisers are portrayed as trustworthy and progressive when they share details.
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Baker and Gas Company
Clothier
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Siamey's
Cnewist
Toe
Bankers
Stamex’s
Washington Star
A. G. Lamonds
Little Rock, Ark
James A. Clarke
C. A. Sechrest
Overseas
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