Peace With Germany Declared By House Vote
Washington June 18 The House passed the Porter resolution to terminate the war with the central powers by 5 to 1 vote. The measure, replacing the Knox resolution, cleared 305 to 61 with only Kelley of Michigan voting no. Sixty Democrats joined in the landslide while a point of order attempted to send the bill back to committee.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate
Kelley
Michigan
Representative Flood
Virginia
Germany
Glenn Young Acquitted of Murder Charge
Representative William C. Hammer welcomed the Springfield Illinois acquittal of Glenn Young a Western North Carolina figure known for his work in federal and war emergency service He faced murder and related counts stemming from a wartime raid targeting alleged prohibition law violators and was cleared by the jury after brief deliberation.
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Washington
William C. Hammer
North Carolina
Springfield
Genn
Young
Department of Justice
War Department
Prohibition Enforcement Office
Internal Revenue Bureau
Springfeld
Representaive Hammer
Knights of Pythias North Carolina Begin Golden Jubilee
The grand lodge Knights of Pythias of North Carolina opens its golden jubilee convention this evening at 3 o'clock in the Guilford Court House hall. Delegates gather for a multi day event with fraternal activities through Thursday evening.
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Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
North Carolina
Guilfort Cour
Judges Kirkman and Gibson Face Recorder’s Court
Judge Water Stoll presided as Byron Gibson and former recorder judge A Kirkman faced charges of one affray following an incident on South Main Street near Quality Shoe Store. Kirkman pleaded not guilty. Gibson pleaded guilty but offered no testimony. Kirkman was fined 310 plus costs. Gibson fined 25 plus costs and both appealed or waived further action.
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Kirkman
Byron Gibson
Recorder's Court
Byron Gilson
A. Kirnkmnsa
Water Stoal
Recorders Court
Gibson
Dudge Kirkman
Peacock
Superior Court
South Main Street
Quality Shoe
Gibson Neeos Jaleo Kirkman
Audenipal Julge
Arthur Lyon
E. W. Freeze
Albert Freeze
N. M. Cates
Schau
Kiver Wn
Pierce Returns From Lynchburg Outing
W T Pierce came back from a car trip to Lynchburg Virginia with his little girl passenger who enjoyed the journey. He reports the only regret was not staying longer. For 21 years he has served as section master on the Asheboro road. Nearby, W L Stamey’s East Washington street home received extensive repairs including new sleeping rooms back porches and a fresh interior and exterior paint job.
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W. T. Pierce
Lynchburg
Mr. Pierce
Isl
Piece
Asheboro Road
W. L. Stamey
Washington Street
High Point Plans July Fourth Gala Under Community Committee
The city will stage a traditional Independence Day celebration with committees named to direct the parade chief marshal race youth groups and floats. E W Freeze chairs the High Point community service committee with leaders from American Legion Boy Scouts Fraternal orders and local clubs coordinating publicity and program details.
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High Point
E. W. Freeze
High Point Community Service
Commercial Club
Freeze
Charles Kephart
American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars
TI. T. Mann
A. T. Wishart
Charles Barton
Rodney Snow
M. K. Price
W. E. Herndon
Edwin Chappell
H. J. Coffield
S. C. Clark
J. J. Aorriss
J. P. Rawley
W. L. Stamey
W. M. Marr
E. M. Shipman
W. G. Shipman
W. H Plummer
The
Committed
Midnight Blaze on the Southside Fire erupts at Ward and Wilowbrook
Firefighters arrived shortly after midnight to tackle a two story frame building packed with second hand furniture. They could not save it and focused on protecting nearby structures as flames lit the southern sky drawing hundreds of onlookers.
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Ward
Wilowbrook
Fire at Ashboro trestle delays train
A fire on the Ashboro trestle south of the city at 2 PM Monday afternoon drew the High Point fire department number two. The Ashboro train was held for about 30 minutes while firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze with minimal damage. origin undetermined, sparks from a passing train suspected.
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R. R. Trestle
Ashboro
High Point
M M Welch Confined to Bed While Visiting High Point
Friends of M M Welch former High Pointer now of Atlanta Ga report he is confined to his bed during a visit with W G Brown at Centennial Avenue High Point.
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M. M. Welch
High Pointer
Atlanta, Ga
High Point
W. G. Brown
Centennial Avenue
School Bond Act Declared Unconstitutional by Court
State Supreme Court rules the special session act authorizing a $600000 township high school bond issue unconstitutional. Voters who approved funds for a central high school cannot proceed with erection in High Point by this method.
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State Supreme Court
General Assembly
Hngh
High Point
New YWCA Cafeteria Opens in High Point
The formal opening of the new YWCA cafeteria in High Point took place Monday morning. The dining room seats about 53, with bull colored walls, white frescoed ceiling, mahogany tables, cretonne covers, and glass tops. The long service tables are nickel finished. Visitors include Miss Mare Stamey and Laura Ada Bumearner of Tulsa and Mrs. W. L. Smith and daughter Lillian.
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High Point
George T. Wood
Maine Street
Mann’s
H. ,Bumearner
Mare Stamey
Laura Ada
Tulsa, Okla
Speeding crackdown on Thomasville road led by county officials
County Commissioner W C Jones announced that special officers will patrol the newly built road to curb speeding. Authorities warn drivers to heed the law or face charges as autos are seized. A separate report notes a man arrested in Maryland as a suspect in a Salisbury theft case. identity disputed.
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W. C. Jones
Thomasville
W.sc. Jones
High Point
O.ficers
Thorouigh
Charity Monifess Nearing Bankrupt, Officials Plead Help
Reports to the Associated Charities reveal the board is on the verge of bankruptcy with only 126.87 in treasury. Citizens are urged to act quickly to prevent loss of care for existing and new cases while efforts to secure funds proceed. Miss Herndon the city nurse is praised for notable prenatal and child health work in High Point.
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Associated Charities
Almosen
Tony
Herndon
High Point
State Board of Health
Daily Southern Furniture News Announces Exposition Paper
The Daily Southern Furniture News will publish daily during the Southern Furniture Exposition opening June 20. Editor H. W. Kronheimer and advertising manager C. C. Prince say a sixteen page paper will feature exhibitor ads and each day list registered buyers and visitors. It will be distributed free to visitors each morning as a market information and networking resource.
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Southern Furniture News
H. W. Kronheimer
C. C. Prince
Woman in town jails prompts sympathy and scarce options
Greensboro police chief says Ida Gwynn, a mentally unbalanced young woman, was arrested for vagrancy and released to the city jail. Despite efforts to place her in a suitable institution, no relatives or county jail space are available.
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Greensboro
I. B. Iseley
Ida Gwynn
Stokes County
Morganton
Iseley
Davidson Road Underway to Modernize South Thoroughfare
Work on a sand clay road on both sides of the Thomasville road from High Point to the Davidson county line progresses with 40 workers and 18 horses. When finished the 50 foot wide road will have 15 feet of sand clay on each side of the asphalt to allow easy passing for vehicles.
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Thomasville
High Point
Davidson County
Peacock Verdict Sparks Debate on Insanity and Justice
Alienists testified Dr. Peacock is paranoiac and not responsible for his acts. The jury acquitted to avoid judging a possibly insane murderer, prompting fierce warnings that keeping him free would betray science and endanger the community. The article foresees lasting social ruin and predicts confinement for life or a lunatic asylum as more likely outcomes.
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Tor
Bianco
Lexington
Peacock
Taylor
Rowan County
Greensboro
Thomasville
Greensborows
Reunion of 300 former students honors Jamestown teacher
About 300 alumni of Prof J M Weatherly gathered at Jamestown high school for a reunion and picnic. Miss Virginia Ragsdale welcomed guests, and Walter Murphy gave the main address. Prof Weatherly received a gold watch and chain from former pupils as a lasting reminder of the day.
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Weatherly
Jamestown
J. M. Weatherly
Jamestown High School
Virginia Ragsdale
Albert E. Tate
High Point
Walter Murphy
Salisbury
D. M. Weatherly
Franklinsville
O. E. Kearns
Effie Johnston
Fred N. Tate
R. T. Pickens
Blanche Armfield
Frank Armfield
Lucille Armfield
Concord
George Lee
Asheville
John W. Merritt
Greensboro
Nathan Bales
T. R. Foust
Prof. Weatherly
Mattie
Annie
Lucy
Jennie
Tom
Will
Jim
George
New
Charlotte
Madison
Ashboro
Canton
Mollie Hampton Anderson
Mississippi
Prominent Farmer Clem Croaker Found Dead at Home
The longtime farmer Clem Croaker was found dead in bed Monday morning at his home near Trinity on the Brokaw road. Death was reported from organic heart disease. Born August 22, 1853, in Randolph County, he was well known in High Point and his death will be received with regret by friends here.
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Clem Croaker
Trinity
Brokaw
Mr. Croaker
Randolph County
High Point
Are Poor Shoppers Men in Consumer Behavior
The piece claims men shrink from decisive shopping while women treat it as a sport, arguing men surrender quickly when an article nearly fits and leave dissatisfied, whereas women iterate to exact wants, remaining courteous and unfazed. It asserts gendered attitudes shape shopper patience and satisfaction.
Not Guilty Insanity Verdict in Lynchburg Chief Murder Case
Dr J W Peacock is ruled not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of Chief J E Taylor in Lexington. The hearing before Judge T B Finley on June 28 will decide commitment to the state penitentary and clarifies potential damages suits amid a dramatic yet restrained courtroom exit.
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Peacock
Finley
Harry K. Thaw
York
Henry Shaver
Henderson M P Church Raises $10 000 in One Day
Henderson M P Church pledged a new record 10 965 dollars Sunday toward a High Point college. Rev J E Pritchard announced the effort at 1 pm service and T T Hicks spoke. Twenty seven pledges quickly followed starting with two 2500 gifts, then three 1000s, for a total of 37 pledges. The church aims to reach a 15 000 dollar goal as 230 more members are to be canvassed this week.
Contract for concrete road from High Point awarded
The highway commission awarded the contract for a concrete road from High Point to Winston-Salem to Roger Ferguson Company of Virginia. Construction will begin soon as state officials announce the project. The Eastern Star held a visit at High Point extending a cordial welcome to attendees.
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High Point
Winc cton-Salem
The
Highway Commission
Cox
Roger Fergurson Company
Virginia
of the Eastern Star
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