North Carolina Tops Southern Tax Payments in 1919 20
Washington reports fiscal year 1920 internal revenue total of 5.408 billion dollars, with North Carolina paying 162.7 million, up 60 percent from 1918. The Tar Heel state leads the South in income and profits taxes, outranking Texas and other states. Other Southern totals are listed for comparison.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
William M. Williams
North Carolina
United States
Tar Heel Commonwealth
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Oklahoma
South
Caroline
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Massachusetts
California
Mingan
Missouri
New Jersey
High Point Men Urged to Apply for Victory Medals
Discharged soldiers in High Point are urged to apply for Victory medals through A. F. C. United States Army representative F. G. Terwilliger stationed in room 214 of the post office building. He travels North Carolina to accept applications and expects to stay in High Point for some time. Bring discharge papers. medals arrive within one to three weeks after submission.
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High Point
F. G. Terwillig
United States Army
North Carolina
Greensboro
Germany
Terwilliger
Tent Meeting Relocated Near Stelhi Silk Mill
The union tent meeting has moved from near High Lane and Pickett villages to a block north of the Stelhi silk mill, with a larger tent set up to house bigger crowds. Conducted non renominationally by Rev. J. L. King and Rev. S. A. Cecil, it has seen about 400 conversions in four weeks. Weekend sermons were delivered by Rev. Mr. Parker, pastor of the Methodist Protestant church at Ramble-Jean.
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Union
Highlam
Pickett
Stelhi
J. L. King
S. A. Cecil
Mr. Parker
Methodist Protestant Church
Ramble- Tjean
Democrats Win Tax Breaks End Campaign Momentum
Raleigh reports Democrats hammer tax revaluation as key issue in three weeks of campaigning. Voters see smaller tax bills and county/state gains under revaluation, aiding Democrats while harming Republicans. Analysts say farm and tenantry relief, plus income tax effects, undermine GOP attacks and reshape election dynamics.
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Raleigh
Governor Bickett
Cameron Morrison
Max Gardner
Overman
Simmons
Daniels
Parker
Morrison
Farmers’ Union
Gardner
General Assembly
Burlesor
Letter From National Red Cross Officer Praises High Point Review
October 4 1920 a letter from Legare Davis assistant manager Southern Division American Red Cross to High Point Review editor commends the paper for generous space given to Red Cross work. Davis thanks the editor for white paper and printing costs support and offers further service from Red Cross headquarters.
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High Point Review
High Point
N. C
High Po Review
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Wounding Incident Leads to Medical Aid
A car stop occurred after a confrontation with Mrs Horrox and the wounded woman, prompting authorities to seek medical attention for the injured party. Details remain sparse but the sequence shows the moment of injury and immediate response.
Sherrod Newbold marriage invitations issued in High Point
Invitations are out for the marriage of Mary Sherrod to Herbert Leon Newbold on Wednesday October 27 at 8 PM in Wesley Memorial church High Point North Carolina. A reception will follow at 900 North Main Street. Hundreds of invitations have been issued and are being received across the state.
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Sherrod-Newbold
Newbold
Wesley Memorial Church
Archibald Sherrod
Mary
Herbert Leon Newbold
High Point
North Carolina
North Main Street
Three Years On Gang for Motor Car Theft
Raleigh Oct 15 Robert Greer Guilford county boy held in continuing case was sentenced to three years on the roads as his confession released Mildred Hendrix another Guilford youth held on the same charge Greer said he received the car from Hendrix who planned to meet in Sanford and go to a point in South Carolina After returning to Raleigh Greer acquitted Hendrix and took full blame Solicitor Norris did not press the case against Hendrix Federal officers had been monitoring the pair A habeas corpus hearing aided Hendrix release L B Williams of High Point secured the freedom yesterday Hendrix held on 500 bond earlier]]
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Greer
Hendrix
Raleigh
Robert Greer
Guilford County
Hiei
Ec Teanteck
Mildred Hendrix
Guilford
Sanford
South Carolina
Norris
L. B. Williams
High Point Bar
Cowardly attack injures Mrs Horrox near Charlotte
Mrs Harold Horrox of this city lies in a Charlotte hospital with a feverish injury to her face after an unidentified white man hurled a rock at the car carrying Mr and Mrs Horrox and Don Burgess six miles north of Charlotte. The attack occurred as the party traveled at speed to visit friends.
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Harold Horrox
Charlotte
Horrox
Don Burgess
Return to France to Care for Dead
Nine disabled World War I veterans trained as undertakers and embalmers return overseas to serve with the graves registration service of the Army. Named are Hicks, Howell, Jarrett, Kendrick, Kibble, Moylan, Nevin, Turner, and Wagner. Hicks and Kibble were wounded at Chateau-Thierry in 1918 and deploy together.
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Federal Board For Vocational Education
James A. Kibble
Co. I
Bernard T. Moylan
Emmett J. Nevin
United States Navy
William J. Turner
Edward Wagner
Hicks
Kibble
Co. L
Chateau-Thierry
France
Labor Leader Moody Speaks on Politics in Raleigh
W. F. Moody of Raleigh, president of the North Carolina Federation of Labor, delivered an address Saturday evening at 7:30 in Sherrod Building hall of the organized outside carpenters. He spoke on issues of the day and casually touched on politics.
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W. F. Moody
Raleigh
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Sherrod
Negro Driver Henry Williams Drops Dead in City
Henry Williams, a colored driver for the city street sprinkler, died suddenly while on duty in the eastern part of the city on Sunday afternoon.
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Henry Williams
Feminine Follower of Elephant Party Speech at High School
Miss Nettie Bauer of Providence R I spoke to about 300 at the high school auditorium Thursday night urging North Carolina Republicans to win power to prevent poor laws from one party ruling. She defended GOP measures like mothers compensation and protective tariffs, attacked Woodrow Wilson and the league of nations, and warned of future war and forced armament.
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Miss Nettie Bauer
Providence
R. L
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Miss Bauer
North Carolina
League of Nations
Lask
Thorugh
League Assembly
Europe
Germany
Austria
Personal notes on visits and family tides in the city
Mrs Nannie Bowman and son Walter Bowman spent Sunday in the city with relatives of Messrs W L Stamey and W L Smith. J Byron Kirkman went to Henry Saturday to see his wife staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Nash M Wyant. Mrs Ivy Smith and children of Newport News Va visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J L Kirkman on Best street.
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Nannie Bowman
Walter Bowman
Messrs
W. L. Stamey
W. L. Smith
J. Byron Kirkman
Henry
Nash M. Wyant
Ivy Smith
Newport News, Va
J. L. Kirkman
Best Street
A. L. Burns
City
Dope Fiends Are Driven From City of Asheville
Asheville residents faced a surge of opiate use with raids arresting about 30 addicts. A “dopers club” formed as defendants from various regions gathered for injections. In hearings 12 were released on condition to leave within 24 hours. one man named Red Houston claimed Texas origins and described severe sores and 16 years without sleep. Mr and Mrs Burns visited the city.
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Asheville
Red
Houston
Texas
North Carolina Woman Urges League Backing at Rally
Dr. Dixon Carroll speaks to a large audience in High Point urging support for the league of nations without reservations. She argues Republicans oppose it for political reasons, praises Governor Cox, and excites women to register and vote, asserting victory rests with women voters in North Carolina.
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North Carolina
Dixon Carroll
League of Nations
League
Carroll
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Wilson
Ablichest
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
Lodge
Cox
Ohio
Union
Dr. Carroll
Eve
Adam
Rg. Carroll
Railroads cost vast sum under private control
Chicago October 17 Six months of private railroad operation cost taxpayers more than two thirds of the $902 million spent under federal control. U S Commissioner Wooley spoke to the ice cream manufacturers association noting that private operation would save or cost about $634 million for six months compared with two years and two months of federal control. He warned that starting September 1 further freight and passenger fare increases could total about $1.5 billion annually.
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Chicago
United States
Wooley
Association of
Ice Cream Manufacturers
Interstate Commerce. Commission
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General Star
U.S. A
I. Luis Mora
New York School of Arts
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Legare Davis
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Mgr. Southern
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Auto Party
Labor Head
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Elephant Party
Donkey Party
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