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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
1
Report summarizes post election recounts and preliminary results across states. It notes Wilson's lead, California's decisive role, and potential shifts from recounts, with mentions of Hughes, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania developments.
Circle W. O. W. formed Monday night in the hall over Robertsons store on East Green street with 20 charter members. State manager W. H. Sutton assisted by G. F. Wise. more members expected within two weeks while charter rates apply.
Correspondents are urged to set their letters to the office by Tuesday morning each week as Wednesday is too late. The notice emphasizes timely submission to ensure publication.
Washington Star notes Woodrow Wilson appears stronger than two or three parties combined, signaling a dominant political position and broad support across factions.
Lakewood New Jersey November 22 Charles E Hughes Republican candidate for President sent a telegram to President Wilson congratulating him on his reelection. He noted the close race and awaited the official California count before extending best wishes for a successful administration.
A collage of society items, holiday pleas, and local notices. Prominent mentions include Ruth Law’s record flight Chicago to Harwell, Mrs. G W Clark hosting bridge, Randall B Terry’s at home date, and subscription promos for The Review. Local updates note North Carolina troops, dimmer ordinances in Charlotte, a court sentence for Charley Walker, and upcoming paving on Centennial avenue. Also referenced are seasonal sales, marriage notices, theater attendance, and community fundraising appeals.
The text notes Secretary of State Frank C. Ji dan of California threatens to withhold the state's electoral votes. It states the final count shows the lowest democratic elector 12 votes more than the highest republican elector and the highest democratic elector 3,500 over the highest republican, with the state going to Wilson by 3200.
The remains of Preston Murph arrived Monday night and a funeral was held at Mt Pleasant Church yesterday. Murphy, who grew up near Mt Pleasant, had ventured to California, then returned and married Beth, daughter of Dulph Burton. He was killed when a sand storm prevented him from seeing an approaching train.
A lively crowd filled both performances with enthusiastic reactions to dogs, ponies, elephants, and other acts. The issue also features a special Thanksgiving history feature highlighting its long and varied story.
Miss Jessie Wheeler suffered a broken leg and skull injury when her car turned over ten miles north of Lexington on the Winston Salem road this afternoon. Misses Pearl Hege Louise Beeson and Lena Shultz were bruised or injured in the same collision.
Yesterday afternoon on the circus rounds showmen discovered pick pockets in operation and immediate arrested John Payne and John Davis and Officer Wood brought Jem to the lock up. The pocket identity is not known.
Francis Joseph ruler of Austria and key figure in the lead up to a world war died Tuesday night. He was the prime mover in the decision to name an heir to the Austrian throne amid mounting tensions.
A pretty wedding united Miss Leora Millikan and W. W. Jones last Tuesday at the bride’s Trinity home with Rev. Crowder officiating. The couple will reside on Rankin Street in High Point after a short honey moon.
The district court in Greensboro adjudged Saphuel B Coffin Inc of High Point bankrupt after creditors petitioned. A receiver, J T Smith of High Point, was appointed to manage the estate following the insolvency admission.
Alf and H A Moffitt were aboard No 32 when it collided with two lumber cars near Charlottesville at 4 am Tuesday. The engineer died instantly, the fireman died later, about fifteen front-car passengers were injured, and the train halted for over four hours before reaching Baltimore around noon on Wednesday.
A citizen offered a Stetson hat if we predicted the next President and High Point township results. We forecast Wilson wins and a close Congress with High Point township Republican. The citizen did not deliver the hat and questions what to do.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wiley left Greensboro today for Fort Mill, South Carolina, after a message informed them of the death of Mrs. Wiley’s brother, Mr. J. P. McMurry, who was killed in a Sunday night automobile accident near Fort Mill. No further details were given.
Fayetteville reports Deputy Sheriff Frank Dees shot and killed by Carl Bryant after serving a warrant for disturbance of a religious congregation in Seventy First township. The incident occurred at midnight. The town notes local sales and ads follow, including auctions on the Asheboro road and other community notices.
A Thomasville area note recalls a Sunday surprise party for John Welborn on November 19, celebrating his 43rd birthday. Family hosted 68 guests from Thomasville, High Point and nearby towns, with feasting on cakes pies and diverse dishes while relatives and friends arrived by car and buggy. The event included presents for John and a long guest list of Local residents and neighbors.
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