Carlotte Case Settled After Rioting Murder Charges
Justice Alexander acquitted Police Chief Orr and over thirty Charlotte officers charged in the August 25 rioting murders after a ten minute ruling. The judge acknowledged an offense but found no evidence to hold them on a munner charge. Final arguments were presented by E T Cansler and Jake Newell.
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Alexander
Charlotte
Justice Alexander
Ovr
Munner
Chief Orr
E. T. Cansler
Jake Newell
Local Couple Gifts $100 to High Point Fire Department
Mr and Mrs J Edward Kirkman presented a $100 check to Chief A B Horney and the High Point fire department as thanks for saving their home from a recent blaze. The department received the largest donation it has ever seen and an oyster supper will be held December 3 with speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Kirkman
High Point Fire Department
A. B. Horney
Kirkman
Fire Department
Porsdey
High Point Seeks Relief For Nuisance At Station
J J Farriss president of the chamber of commerce and city administration join to press better railroad facilities for High Point around the local station. residents vow action to secure immediate relief and plan next steps to change how northbound and southbound passengers are discharged. railroad administration faces public criticism as discussions intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Farriss
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
No Senate Compromise Uncertain Path Over Peace Treaty
Washington reports show efforts to ratify the peace treaty moving aside as Senator Lodge calls for no further compromise and urges reservations to drive the 1920 campaign. President Wilson and administration supporters offered unclear assurances about reopening the treaty in the next session beginning December 1. The stance reflects a shift from earlier Republican lines amid tense congressional and party discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Will Hy
Alchair- Hays
Republican Nation
Local men acquire Jamestown Township plantation for seven thousand fifty dollars
W W Jones and M J Kivett purchase a 52.54 acre farm in Jamestown township from Esther V Kivett as commissioner in a special proceeding. Deeds filed at the county courthouse list other transfers including a Hamilton Street lot and Dixie Milling Company property in High Point with varied sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Willard
C. G Southern
Hamilton Street
High Point
Dixie , Milling Company
Alice N. Charles
Robert G. Loxton
Elm Street
H. B. Melton
E. C.hollbrooks
Highland Avenue
Voters to Decide Salary Increases For City Officials
Greensboro officials push for a special election on January 6 1920 to determine if mayor and commissioners should get higher pay. The ordinance would raise the mayor’s salary to 3200 and three commissioners to 3000 annually, amid prior court rulings and a 608 raise in 1911.
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Greensboro
Stifford
Commissioner of Public Works
Commissioner of Public Safety
North Carolina Supreme Court
C. W. Kendall
Superior Court of
Guilford
Supreme Court
BH. W. Pearce
Spencer B. Adams
Adams
Jitney in Newton-Lincolnton Foiled by Quick Driver
A Newton Lincolnton jitney was fired upon during an attempted hold up at night. Driver Charles Ramseur sped away as shots rang out from concealed assailants hidden by timber. Passengers J B Clay Hick ee D N Marshall and Adrian Herman were aboard. a posse pursued the highwaymen afterward.
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Newton
Nev
Newton-Lincolns
Chas. Ramseur
J. B. Clay
Hickee
D. N. Marshall
Dallas
Tex
Adrian Herman
News From Old Trinity Community Gathers Visits and Moves
Mrs Claudi ce of Bibmasville and Mrs Lyde Johnson of High Point visited home folks near North Main. Reverend Ellington preached his first sermon. Miss Blanche Farlow from Guilford College stayed at the Parker House. The Elders plan for South America after a stay in Hopewell Virginia. Mrs Harris of North Trinity was hospitalized in High Point. Ned Pegram returned to Durham. Jimmy White injured a toe at the High Point factory. Lilly Royals visited town. Sugar is plentiful. Earnest Welborne sells beef on the streets.
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OLD Trinitymrs
Claudic E
Bibmasville
Lyde Ch Johnson
High Point
North Main
Ellington
Blanche Farlow
Guilford
Parker House
W. N. Elder
Hopewell
South America
Harris
North Trinity
Ned Pegram
Durham
Bruce Craven
Jimmy White
Hines Likely to Be Made Chairman
Washington November 24 Charles A Hines Greensboro lawyer is expected to succeed Thomas D Warren as state chairman if Warren remains in office under a second recess appointment through January 1 The appointment would go to the present US attorney next Monday by Judge Henry G Connor as the eastern district federal court meets in Raleigh to allow confirmation at the regular senate session opening December 1
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Washington
Charles A. Hines
Greensboro
Thomas D. Warren
Warren
United States ‘Attorney
Henry G. Connor
Eastern District Federal Court
Raleigh
Senate
When Work Is Through
Poem expresses a jubilant holiday feeling after a day’s labor. The speaker revels in freedom and carefree play, envisioning movies, cigars, flirtation, and golden dreams as work ends. The tone is buoyant and celebratory, urging a joyful escape into life’s light.
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Diggins
High Point RT 4 News item summary
John Clodfelter carried 800 pounds of tobacco to Winston last Thursday for which he received 800 dollars. Bert Weavil sold his farm near here to Mrs. Hendrix of Union Cross. Wilmer and Janie Clodfelter attended preaching at Wallburg Wednesday night. The driver of the High Point gun nearly hit Wilmer Clodfelter and Mabel Farnlee on the way home from school. Mr and Mrs D P Myers will sell their land and household property November 27 and move to Southmont to live with their son in law Turner Wall.
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High Point RT. 4
Mary A. Clodfelter
John Clodfelter
Winston
Bert Weavil
Hendrix
Union Cross
Wilmer
Janie Clodfelter
Wallburg
Witherspoon
Wilmer Clodfelter
Mabel Farnlee
D. P. Myers
Southmont
Turner Wall
New State Chairman Contingent on Warren Confirmation
Washington D C Nov 24 The extra session adjourned without confirming or rejecting United States District Attorney Thomas D Warren A second recess appointment will be issued Monday when the Eastern District Federal Court meets in Raleigh Warren can hold office until the Senate acts If rejected a new name will be sent to the Senate If confirmed the state executive committee must choose a new chairman amid capitol gossip
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Warren
C. A. Hines
Greensboro
Washington, D. C
Congress
United States District
Thomas D. Warren
Henry G. Connor
Eastern District Federal Court
Raleigh
Senate
Wilson
State Executive Committee
Sherrod Buys Half Interest in Peacock-Sherrod Building
A. Sherrod purchased a one half interest of Dr. Dred Peacock in the Peacock Sherrod building on South Main street near the post office. Reported price is about $30,000. The two story brick structure houses Hart Drug Co and W. C. Beavans on the lower floor with offices above, fronting 48 feet on South Main. No changes to the building or tenants are planned.
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W. C. Beavans
South Main Street
Couple Returns from New York Trip
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Terry have returned from a trip to New York. Sergeant A. Castle, an army recruiting officer, is at the post office building for several days. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF FINE Jewelry includes Hamilton and Elgin watches fountain pens vanity cases silverware from Stamey's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. R. B. Terry
New York
A. Castle
Hamilton and Elgin Watches
Stamey’s
A More Dignified Court Urges Respectful Proceedings
A correspondent protests vile language in court arguing it harms public perception. The writer calls for a dignified court, noting witnesses and spectators should not endure explicit remarks and urges reform to keep proceedings respectful.
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Recorder’s Court
Reynolds Estate Worth 17 Million Reveals Tax Figures
Winston-Salem reports the estate of R. J. Reynolds, who died July 29, 1918, valued at 17,119,429.31 dollars. The inventory shows widespread holdings in tobacco, textiles, furniture, banks, land, and hotels with substantial assets in North Carolina and Baltimore. The state inheritance tax is estimated around 528,575 dollars, with much of the estate routed to hospitals and children per the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
R. J.reynolds
Forsyth Superior Court
Katherine S. Reynolds
North Carolina
Reynolds
Tobacco Manufacturing Company
South
State Tax Commission
McKaughan
Raleigh
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Baltimore
England
United States
New York
State Taxe Commission
Local and regional notes from Greensboro area churches and towns
Senator A M Scales spoke at Friends church and Judge Stephenson addressed Baptists on the 75 million campaign. Supt Marr addressed the Baraca class at First Baptist. Trott returned from Grand Rapids and Hiatt from Atlanta. Mrs Lindsay and son visited Baltimore. Edith Moore returns from France to visit family. Byerly and Birdie Palmer wed. Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping urged. Flora Bolton bound over after an adopted child went to Home in Greensboro. New hotel planned on North Main Zimri Burns place with 150 foot frontage. Mrs Shaw injured at the depot in Greensboro.
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A. M. Scales
Greensboro
Friends’ Church
Judge Stephenson
Winston
First Baptist Church
The
Baptists
W. M. Marr
Thos
Lee Trott
Grand Rapids
H. B. Hiatt
Atlanta
John A. Lindsay, Jr
Baltimore
H. F. Stamey
East Washington Street
W. M. Tucker
Edith Moore
France
Red Cross
M. A. Byerly
Gilmer Bros
Birdie Palmer
Lexington
Frank Lambeth
Thomasville
W. A. Lambeth
Flora Bolton
Grandpa
Grantma
North Carolina to Sell 7000-Acre Halifax Prison Farm
Raleigh November 17 North Carolina plans to auction its 7000 acre Halifax County prison farm on December 4 Governor Bickett and the state prison board will attend The sale aims to redistribute land to allow smaller farmers access and relocate operations to a nearer central prison farm The article also notes debates over prison land use and contrasts American and German labor practices with regard to work hours.
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Roanoke River
Raleigh
North Carolina
Halifax County
Bickett
Kitchin
Joe Laughinghouse
Durham
Central Prison
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Carlotte
Licemen
Magpo Istrate
Department
Newton-Lincolnton
America
Hines
Folger McKinsey
Baltimore Sun
NEW State Chairman
R. J. Reynolds
Vt i
Germany
Saxony
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