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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1921
Page
1
Washington April 2 conferences at the White House and State Department intensified debate on peace terms and possible separate peace plans and league of nations changes. Col George Harvey met the President and then Hughes seeking instructions for his Britain mission amid lingering Viviani influence.
In Wyandotte Michigan area a priest, Rev Leo Jarenty, rector of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, was killed by a caller. Authorities say a person familiar with the priest's household was implicated. a ring at the door preceded the shooting and the assailants fled by car. Jarenty, born in Neklo Poland in 1876.
The Boy Scouts gathered in the chamber of commerce building to organize a publicity campaign for a clean-up week. They will urge residents to use trash containers and place garbage for easy disposal, notify owners of vacant lots to keep premises clean, and post no-dumping notices. Schould canvass follows to report violations to the police and ensure stables and chicken coops comply with the law, backed by the Woman's Club and local organizations.
The New York cotton market opened barely steady under British labor news and then fluctuated irregularly with May futures dropping to 11.65, a 24 point decline from the previous close. May 11.68, July 12.23, October 12.75, December 13.02, January 13.81.
Chicago officials state that about 1.6 million gallons of wine and whiskey must meet medical needs of three million residents annually. The prohibition commissioner explains this equates to about 35 000 pints daily plus one beer per meal by prescription. Drugstores may withdraw whiskey and wine in specified quarterly amounts.
Guilford county aims to enroll 2,000 members for the Bank Head Highway association annual meeting in Greensboro April 18 to 23. The effort seeks strong local votes to secure national road construction interests and avert outvoting by other regions.
J Oliver Bryson, nationally known song leader, is expected in High Point Monday night to direct the singing for the community service. The board of directors announced the plan at a chamber of commerce meeting with many members sending greetings. Invitations will be sent to churches and Sunday schools to participate in Bryson led song classes once he arrives.
High Point High School defeated Lexington and Reidsville in a tri angular debate prelim to the state finals in Chapel Hill, with Cauble Rabint z and Crisaman McAnally earning wins for the locals. The Lexington Reidsville clash in Lexington produced a two to one verdict for the affirmative. Robert Mathewson drew praise for his closing remarks.
A letter from C. M. Bunker, retired US Army lieutenant colonel, says a sufficient force remains in Greensboro to distribute Victory medals despite the Army Recruiting Service ceasing. About 70 000 North Carolinians are eligible. only 12 000 have applied. Vets who have not yet received medals should write to the Victory Medal Officer at Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro. The Greensboro office will also provide military service information on allotments and war risk insurance.
L. W. McFarland, who earlier announced candidacy for councilman from the third ward, withdraws citing insufficient time to serve. He said he hopes someone else will take his place in the race as soon as possible.
STATESVILLE April 2 A man giving the name William Elsworth 75 was arrested by county officers near Barbers Junction charged with blowing up and robbing Hoyt Morrison store in Shiloh township of 200 late Thursday night. Police found a bag with flashlights a revolver skeleton keys pliers and a cooking outfit. He said his home was in Denver but had recently lived in Hagerstown Maryland.
Governor Cameron Morrison named Col A D Watts of Statesville as commissioner of revenue under the 1921 act. The post carries a salary of 5500 dollars annually. Watts formerly served as internal revenue collector at Statesville and has long been active in North Carolina Democratic circles.
A Amsterdam diamond broker mailed unset diamonds worth 120000 guilders to his Antwerp brother in registered post. The seals held on delivery but the diamonds were replaced by bicycle ball bearings, a mysterious substitution noted after receipt.
Indictments returned in Chicago allege conspiracy to boycott and blacklist by the Retail Coal bureau Retail Coal merchants and several private detectives.
Budapest reports Carl Hapsburg, deposed emperor since 1915, lingered in luxury at a Lake Geneva chateau, plotting a return with aristocrats and many middle-class supporters. He seeks to reclaim rule as archduke Joseph is also favored by some. Carl claims not to be ex-emperor and continues to press for monarchy.
Dispatches indicate former Emperor Karl will be escorted to Switzerland by allied officers after officials believe his bid to regain Hungary’s throne has failed. He will receive guard protection en route and Switzerland is expected to extend hospitality with stricter residence limits.
The Deacon a five act comedy will be staged at the Carraway schoolhouse west of High Point on Tuesday night April 5. Fourteen characters feature in the cast with special music by Rafe Stanley of Greensboro. Directed by Mrs Mary J M Blair and Miss Lula Spencer teachers. Field note: This Is a Fowl Story. Fremont Ohio April 1 Dan Rooney's son killed all the pigs except one the hen now mothers the piglet chicks refused to be reared.
Syracuse University dean J Thurman Wharton of the College of Business Administration was shot and killed by Prof Holmes Beckwith of the College in the administration office of the College of Agriculture before Beckwith killed himself. Becktwith had been unpopular, with petitions asking his removal. Chancellor Gray said Wharton likely died trying to stop Beckwith.
A large blaze in Manila's San Lazaro district last night destroyed about 3000 native houses, rendering roughly 15000 people homeless. Two bodies were recovered from the rubble as investigators assess the cause of the most damaging fire in over two decades.
Weath er predictions for Monday April 4 show temperatures near or above normal across the South Atlantic states with generally fair conditions. Rain is expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
The March permits total 27 with an estimated construction value of 50 958 dollars. Most projects are garages additions and small dwellings with the largest at 8 000 dollars for a bank remodeling by Wachovia. Notable entries include J D Bean 600 dollar addition 112 Tate St Nannie Kilby 1000 dollar Washington St and S R Matthews 4000 dollar Colonial Dr. The list reflects a broad mix of residences and small commercial work across the city.
Cameron Morrison to be official spokesman for the North Carolina Council of State. A gentleman's agreement directs the governor to address the public through the press, signaling a shift from prior publicity practices. discussion of minor state payroll raises postponed.
An advertising club linked with the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World will be organized in Greenville in two weeks. The decision followed a meeting of interested business men held yesterday. B C Broyles and George Lowman of the Atlanta club spoke at the gathering.
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