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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1925

Page

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High Point Enterprise staff and masthead excerpt

A fragment from the High Point Enterprise shows the staff roles including J P Rawley general manager G M Waynick editor Worth Bacon city editor and Advi with department listings and publication notices. It cites Associated Press use and post office classification with addresses for national advertising reps in New York Chicago and other locations.

J. P. Rawley G. M. Waynick Worth Bacon Geo. B. Crater Advi Associated Press High Point

Blocs rule America and other notes from 1925 readers

William Allen White says blocs rule America while Raleigh Times complains about too few direction signs on state roads. Reports mention Periopthalmus schloserii as eye winker in Greek. The Stewarts seek more time to appeal. Tom P. Jimison faces arrest and road sentence amid a planned newspaper venture. Bus lines disagree on schedules. a drawn- allotment seems proposed.

Raleigh Times Notes Move on Automobile Bureau Leadership

Commissioner Doughton places the automobile license bureau under W. S. Moye as field superintendent. The Raleigh Times reports Moye previously led Revenue Department efforts and politics, praising the bureau's organization and efficiency while noting co-operation with the automobile organizations and anticipated strong license sales this year.

Doughton Automobile License Bureau Tram Everew W.S. Moye Raleigh Times Move Department of Revenue Gouvernor MclLean Waiie Vir Sifoetonleinfa Hall Clibs Amd Beeret Everett Doughton Hag Bureau

Chapman Denounces Wrong Man Condemned for Murder

ERALD CHAPMAN, condemned to hang, argued the verdict blamed the wrong man. Witnesses linked him to the fatal shot and a police kill, while experts questioned the proof. He admits leading criminal bands, yet the state relied on evidence and law, not his reputation.

Erald Chapman Chapman New Britain Shean Underworld Connecticut

Correction issued over misnamed cooperative in State

In a state page reference a cooperative marketing dispute involving W. M. Person of Franklin County was misidentified as a cotton association matter. The North Carolina Cotton Growers' Cooperative Association and Mr Blalock corrected the error saying 87,000 farmers are in the cooperative, and apologized for confusing tobacco with cotton. Both groups support cooperative marketing, and the paper regrets the swap of tobacco for cotton in its prior reference.

W. M. Person Franklin County Cotton” Association North Carolina Cotton Growers’ Cooperative Association Blalock Person

Stone Mountain Memorial Truths and Perishable Memory

The author argues Stone Mountain cannot sustain the memory of the old south or the Confederate tradition. Even as the memorial advances, the memory must live in hearts and letters, not in granite. The piece reflects on civilization, race, and enduring cultural memory.

Nobods Tyr Stone Mountain Wen

Memorial to the South Erected by Unknown Builder

A lasting memorial in the South, likely completed by Gutzon Borglum or a similar figure, has already been erected, marking a significant commemorative effort.

Gutzon Borglum

Women threaten to scalp candidates in state races

The article depicts women planning to challenge top state contenders over recent legislative votes, promising a questionnaire approach akin to labor unions. It notes male politicians’ skepticism, outlines potential campaigns and policy hints, and mentions Governor McLean and other officials shaping political signals for the coming year.

General Assembly Commonwealth North Carolina YeLean Everett Darwin Brother Poole McLean George Ross Pow Sam Dbusbee Pow Rane Cal A. Od. Watts Fou Ds Toohking

Evangelistic Club To Hold Services At West End Church

Evangelistic leader Rev Al Haggard will conduct morning revival at West End Baptist Church with singer and party arriving to assist Rev H O Miller in leading services starting tomorrow at 7 AM in High Point.

Mr. Grimm to Preach for Christians Here

Professor at Atlantic Christian College Wil son will preach two sermons for the Disciples church tomorrow morning at 11 o clock and tomorrow night at 9 o clock. He is described as a good speaker and strong preacher. Public invited to hear him at the Masonic temple on North Main street.

KF. OF. Grimim Atlantic Christian College Wilson Ducal Christian (Disciples Grind Masonic Temple North Main Street

Krown Elected BERDEN April de Otto Brana

Otto Brana, the specialist candidate for president, was elected leader after Sunday’s election. Berden and Prussia are mentioned in association with the results. The report notes the political shift and Brana’s new role following the vote.

Berden Otto Brana Secialise Putes Prussia

North Carolina Sunday School Holds State Convention in Greensboro

Sunday school workers from all denominations across the state plan to attend the annual State Sunday School convention in Greensboro from April 28 to 30. D. W. Sims reports eight counties organized into County Sunday School associations with many delegates expected. The entertainment committee, chaired by FE. D. Yost, has arranged lodging and breakfast, and special departmental conferences will be led by an out-of-state specialist with state support.

Greensboro D. W. Sims Raleigh North Carolina Sunday School Association Do W. Sims FE. D. Yost Greensberg

Lexington concerns gain charter for several firms in North Carolina

Certificates of incorporation issued by the secretary of state list firms including Hunt-Moffitt Co in Lexington with 60000 capital and 60000 subscribed by local Hunts and Moffitts. The Conine Club Inc in Williamston. A and B Coach Line Inc in Asheville with 30000 authorized and 300 subscribed. Vogler's Ambulance Service Inc and Frank Vogler and Sons Inc in Winston-Salem with substantial capital stocks. incorporators span Lexington to Winston-Salem, reflecting regional business expansion.

Raleigh Hunt-Moffitt Co Lexington C. A Maggie L. Hunt J. W May T. Moffitt Conine Club, Inc Williamston Wf. Morton Leon E. Stalls John 8. Cook W. Ix. Parker A. and B. Coach Line, Inc Asheville G. E. Luter W. L. Massie R. L. Sessoms Vogler EF. E W. N. Vogler Camilla Edith Vogler Winston-Salem Frank

Quieter Cotton Goods Market Signals Price Decline

New York marked a quieter cotton goods market this week with renewed talk of curtailing production. Mills report comfortable 60 day forward demand, yet lack of forward business and weaker spot demand push prices down 1 to 4 pence per yard on print cloths sheetings and some convertibles.

New York Leto Invatty

New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Amid Flat Forecast

In New Orleans on April, cotton prices opened weaker with early trades showing six point gains in dresses before slipping. Prices slid to 24.34 by July and remained below yesterday’s chase prices as the market steadied with dry, fair weather outlooks.

New Orleans Corton

Bus Lines Seek Unified Charlotte Greensboro Schedules

Raleigh April 3 Representatives of bus lines operating between Charlotte and Greensboro appeared before the corporation commission today to discuss agreed schedules. No definite decisions were reached, but several points were discussed and R O Self, chief clerk to the commission, said agreements were likely.

Raleigh Charlotte Greensboro Corporation Commission R. O O. Self

Murder Charged in Warsaw Escort Shooting Case

Warsaw April 3 The minister of the interior said police Sergeant Nag Muraszko would be tried for murder for shooting two agitators while they were being taken to the Russian border for exchange. He also said officials at stoplee and the police escort chief were suspended for allowing unauthorized persons to enter the transport.

Warsaw Minister of the Interior Nag Muraszko Ile Stoplee

Price Movement In Stocks Lowers Market Tone

New York April 4 reactionary price moves dominated this week in stocks and commodities. The week saw a near one and a half billion dollar shrinkage in quoted values from recently high levels as early declines gave way to irregular recoveries. Wheat May futures fell below 1.40 a bushel with corn and other grains following signals from wheat.

New York Dodge Brothers John D. Ryan Avzconta Copper Company Wilson and Company Preferred

Wealthy New York widow weds young English clergyman's son

In New York on April 3 the 38 year old widow of Willard D Straight married Leonard Knight Elmhirst 32 son of an English clergyman. The couple met through shared interests in internationalism sociology and education and wed at the Bride's Long Island estate shortly after the engagement was announced. The bride had donated to Cornell and supported causes including prisoner amnesty and Sacco and Vanzetti. Elmhirst had worked in India with Rabindranath Tagore and taught agriculture at an International University near Calcutta.

New York Willard D. Straight Leonard Knight Elmhirst Mr. Elmhirst Old Westbury Long Island Cornell Straight University Cosmopolitan Club Elmhirst Cornell Agricultural School India Rabindranath Tagore International University Tagore Calcutta Fort Leavenworth Sacco Vanzetti Massachsetts Elmlhirst William C. Whitney Cleveland Navy Oliver Hazard Payne Standard Oil

Sermon Teaches All Must Face Judgment of God

A South Main Methodist pastor, W. B. Davis, told revival listeners last night that every person must give an account before God. He weighed King Belshazzar against the balance and said worldliness and idolatry barred entry to God's kingdom. He announced topics for tonight and tomorrow: Losing Out With God, Knock at the Door, and Everlasting Punishment. An error misprinted causes of a penitent soul instead of evidences.

W. B. Davis South Main Methodist Church Belshazrar

Quietly He Faces End Of Trial And Fate Of Chapman

Gerald Chapman, labeled a superbandit, faced a death verdict after a police trap at a Davidson and Leventhal department store. He claimed jurors condemned him for past crimes, not the murder, as three officers cornered him following two safes being blown.

Davidson Leventhal Grohl Gerald Chapman

Grain prices rise in Chicago after wavering start

Chicago grain futures moved higher today with wheat leading as commission houses bought and distressed holders avoided new sales. Liverpool quotes failed to mirror yesterday's price drop, while Chicago opened little changed to slightly lower before a rapid rise. Corn and oats followed with gains as market activity intensified.

Chicago Liverpool Atlantic

Wall Street Opens With Slight Gains Amid Active Stocks

The New York market started with modest advances led by solid demand for key names. Radio Corporation and OS Cast Iron Pipe preferred posted higher points while Countral Leather preferred and American Woot enoogamd Mack Track showed fractional gains as trading began.

Wall Street New York Radio Corporation

Boushall Enters Libel Suit For $100,000 Against News Paper

Raleigh April 4 John H. Boushall filed a libel suit seeking 100000 dollars in actual and punitive damages against the Raleigh News and Observer George A. Norwood president of the Tri States Tobacco Growers Cooperative association BR AL Arnold president of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Columbia S C the Tri State Tobacco Growers Cooperative association and the North Carolina Agricultural Credits Corporation.

Raleigh John H. Boushall Raleigh News and Observer George A. Norwood Tri-States Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association BR. AL Arnold Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Columbia S. C Tri-State Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association North Carolina Agricultural Credits Corporation

Condition Weeks Shows Improvement

Secretary Weeks ill with cerebral thrombosis slept soundly and did not require a morning visit from doctors. He is rapidly regaining use of left hand fingers after a slight stroke on Wednesday. Lady Asver’s parliamentary outburst signals a need for rest from duties.

Washington Weeks

Revival Opens at West End Baptist Church Tent

The West End Baptist church under Rev. H. O. Miller opens a revival in a tent on Ennis Street near the church. A mass meeting is set for 3 p.m. today followed by a 7:15 p.m. service. The Haggard evangelistic party, led by Rev. A. A. Haggard with his wife and staff, will conduct the revival which aims to draw attendees from churches not currently holding meetings.

West End O. F. Barnes

Delegation to White House for Mecklenburg Celebration

A Mecklen burg Pageant Association delegation will be received at the White House on April 13. Formal invitation will be extended to President Coolidge to attend the Mecklenburg celebration, as announced today in Charlotte.

Charlotte Mecklenburg White House Coolidge

Also Mentioned on This Page

High Point Enterprise Frost, Landis and Kohn Prunswick P Building Fifth Ave F People’s Gas Michigan “Boulevard William Allen White America Tom P. Jimison Southern Methodist Church The Charlotte Observer Stone Mountain Memorial Evangelistic Club Mr. Grimm Krown Lexington Concern Albert T. Reid ULS Internal Revenue Collector Atere Bell Syndicate Everpaid Hpley W.B. Davis South Main St. Church Boushall Hirst Lady Asver Haggard South Quality Shoe Store Randall’s Pharmacy Wircil
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