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Rumors Shape City Politics As Republicans Seek Gain
The city and section press for an organ to share views while noting no Republican paper locally. High Point is nearly fifty fifty and wealth among Republicans exists. Rumors say Republicans want three of five city offices with Democrats the other two, amid dissension over a recent hire of Democrat Thomas J. Murphy as city manager. Citizens weigh Will Hays influence on local GOP morale as Rev. S. H. Hilliard preached in Asheville.
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High Point
Walter Royal
C Piet
Greensboro
Rank and File
Thomas J. Murphy
Will Hays