The Laws Only Need Support of People
Bruce Craven argues that law relies on public backing in North Carolina, detailing organized crime networks, corrupt officials, and a failure of courts to act. He cites known criminals, a list of offenders, and a judge’s stance on mercy versus duty to the community, urging stronger enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Craven
Greens
9 News
North Carolina
Association of Thieves and Ramblers
Ais
Carolya
Warrit
Crimial
Superior Court
Oliver H. Allen
Varner Case Settlement Reaches Guilford Court
In Greensboro a sensational Varner case is settled. Mrs Varner to receive about 20000 dollars. H B Varner withdraws a 100000 suit against Baxter Memcary. Mrs Varner will go to Utah for divorce proceedings. Terms kept secret per agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varner
Finley
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Barrett Plans For State Labor Meeting In High Point
James F. Barrett of Asheville was in High Point arranging a three day premeeting in anticipation of the State Federation of Labor gathering to be hosted by the local central labor union. Delegates from across North Carolina are expected for the events, with High Point promising notable entertainment and full preparations by August first for several hundred delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Barrett
Asheville
High Point
State Federation of Labor
State Federation
Beepexaone
North Carolina
Furniture City
Central Labor Union
Morris Leavey Dies After Cancer Fight in Washington
Morris Leavey 20 died Thursday night in Walter Reed Hospital Washington after cancer. He lived in High Point for years worked as a street car conductor for North Carolina Public Service Co and served in Company B 306th Motor Transport Corps. The body arrived in High Point Saturday and funeral was Sunday at 4 p.m. at English Street home conducted by Rev O L Ruth. Survived by widow and mother Mrs Bessie Leavey of Washington a brother Joseph and sister Mrs Virginia Williams of Washington. Pallbearers included Carl Branch Ben Woodell J M Brindle O H Clodfelter E A McGhee and B H Poole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Leaveys
Walter Reid
Washington
High Point
English Street
O. L. Ruth
Holiness Church
306Th Motor Transport Corps
United States Army
Washington Hospital
Bessie Leavey
Joseph Leavey
Virginia Williams
Carl, rBanch
Ben Woodell
J. M. Brindle
O. H. Clodfelter
E. A. McGhee
B. H. Poole
Mrs Vanderbilt to Attend Exhibition in High Point
Mrs George V Vanderbilt president of the North Carolina State art association will visit High Point for the furniture exposition. She plans to view exhibits at the exposition building and discuss with local furniture manufacturers about a possible display at the state fair this fall. J Ewood Cox coordinating invites High Point makers to meet her at 8 30 A M in the Commercial club building on June 30.
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High Point
George. V Vanderbilt
North Carolina
Vanderbilt
Commercial Club
High Point to Get Weather Bureau Station
A Weather Bureau station will be established in High Point on July 1, confirmed by S R Bivens of the chamber of commerce after a letter from the Weather Bureau. A B Horney, High Point fire chief, will serve as recorder once operational, bringing rainfall and temperature data to the 15 000 population city of the Furniture City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
High Point
S. R. Bivens
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Bivens
A. B. Horney
Furniture City
Brison Returns to High Point This Week
J Oliver Brison a nationally known song leader arrives in High Point to spend three weeks directing community songs. Sent by the national organization he is remembered for his skill and pleasing personality and strong voice in local church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Oliver Brison
High Point
Brison
National
Macon
Rious
Wachovia Bank Opens Modern North Main Building
The Wachovia Bank and Trust company held a formal opening of its new quarters at 116 North Main Street on Tuesday evening from 8 to 10. The building, remodeled after the consolidation with the Bank of Commerce, is described as one of the most modern bank structures in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
North Main Street
Wachovia Company
Bank of Commerce
Body of Soldier Expected This Week
The body of Private Henry Traynham, killed in action in France on June 20 1918, is expected to reach High Point this week and the funeral will likely be at Abbott's Creek on Sunday June 26. Local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts are expected to be in charge of the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ¥. Traynham
France
Abbott’s Creek
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Columbia Man Pursues Fake Doctor Coaley Across States
A Columbia citizen asks Mayor Hedrick why Prof B A Coaley vanished from High Point after a late Friday exit. Coaley, a self described psychologist, collected thousands in High Point and was exposed as a fake by the Columbia Record editor. He remains in Columbia while advertising his supposed cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedrick
Coaley
High Point
John W. Hedrick
Citzen
Columbia
S. C
B. A. Coaley
Columbia Citizen
Columbia Record
Corley
Dollar Passport Required for High Point Auto Drivers
After June 30 every automobile driver in High Point must have a special drivers license. The license costs 1 and must be certified by Chief Blackwelder. Desk issued by Sergeant I R French with hours 9 to 5. night-time issue arranged with Lt Wade Eliott. Since June 1, 250 residents have received licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
I. R. French
French
Wade Eliott
Gun trap misfires in Loftin store after intruder
A shotgun burglar trap in R. L. Loftin's store fired when stepped on by an intruder, the aim missed. A. H. Evans, a post office clerk, died after appendicitis surgery. Frank (Fiddler) Johnson, 78, died at home. George Burris, a white married man, was assaulted by several men on Tuesday night. few details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Loftin
A. H. Evans
Frank
Fiddler) Johnson
George Burris
Baby James Dudley Sales Dies at Three Weeks
James Dudley Sales, three weeks old, died Friday morning at 503 East Green Street. The funeral was held that afternoon at the home with Rev. W. A. Lambeth and Rev. J. E. Lanier officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dudley Sales
Julian Sales
East Green Street
W. A.lambeth
J. E. Lanier
Long Brothers Buy Main Street Cafe
Long Brothers purchase Ellington's cafe on South Main Street made Saturday. New owners plan an up to date sanitary American cafe operation and management to modernize the premises.
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Long Brothers
Main Street Cafe
South Main Street
Long
Value of Guilford Farm Lands and Buildings Increases
Guilford county farm land and building values rose from 8 877 346 in 1910 to 19 290 995 on January 1 1920 per census director figures. Ten year gain 10 413 649 or 117.3 percent. Farms numbered 4021 in 1920, with 3357 white and 664 negro farms. tenants 1008, owners 3013. Total acres 350 659. livestock counts show horses 4558, mules 3455, cattle 13086, sheep 413, swine 13111.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
Guilford
Wind Storm Ravages Randolph Area With Heavy Damage
A severe wind storm hit lower Randolph near Ramseur causing uprooted trees, scattered debris, and damage to the large Franklinville church and homes. Grain and corn suffered losses as wind and rain swept the region in its worst spell for years. The editor and his family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Pell near Ramseur with Miss Lelia Pell on a 10 day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Lower Randolph
Ramseur
Franklinville
Frank Pell
Lelia Pell
High Point Exposition Opens Largest North Carolina Furniture Hall
The million dollar High Point furniture exposition opens with over 216 000 feet of display across ten floors. More than 100 carloads of goods await placement as buyers and sellers converge, with 52 loads staged and six more added as opening day approached. Local manufacturers tout North Carolina skill and promise a trade hub for furniture sales in the region.
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Point
South
Rip van Winkle
Jamestown
New York
High Point
North Carolina
Commonwealth
Carolina
Grand Rapids
Durham
Winston-Salem
Snow
Dear Things in the Cool Mountains at Brevard Meet
The South Atlantic Industrial conference of the Young Women's Christian Association convenes at French Broad Camp Brevard North Carolina. Delegates from High Point and others join a ten day program with worship studies round tables and social activities including swimming and camp fires.
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Soul Atlantic
Brevard
N. C
Younge Women’s Christian A
Lala Daniels
Saemige Ae 2 Ee Ik Corporation
As R
High Point Underwear
Miss Reynolds
High Retery
Debtorday
Couneinour
High Point
Lane Fined for Carrying Liquor in Municipal Court
Pac Lane, white, fined 100 plus costs after trial on liquor transport charge. Police found six pints in his automobile in front of a local cafe. Case against Geneva Williams and Mrs M C Arm entrout continued until June 18 over possession of allegedly stolen property from Mrs D T Andrews last Christmas.
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Pac . Lane
Ernest Land
Dudge Waller Royal
aLne
Geneva Williams
M. C. Armentrout
High Point Exposition Building Sets North Carolina Showcase
The exposition building in High Point serves as a major show window for North Carolina with a views from its roof garden across Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Reported plans describe a nine story hotel under construction and a Plaza in miniature, showcasing factory goods and luxury draperies.
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High Point
North Carolina
C. M. Yanstory
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Pilot Mountain
Thomasville
O. Henry
Eeeries
Ag Ag
Pra
Guilford
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Association of Crime
Barrett
Morris Leavey
High
Columbia Man
High‘Point
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