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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1922
Page
1
Dallas dispatch reports nine deaths and unknown injuries from a windstorm that began in west Texas and moved through north central Texas and south central Oklahoma. Widespread property damage and heavy rain accompanied the winds as通信 to the storm area was interrupted.
Jean P Day a wealthy Oklahoma City attorney and oil operator plans to plead self defense under the unwritten law before a coroner's jury. He killed Lieut Col Paul W Beck while defending the sanctity of his home as his wife testifies.
Italian delegates arrive for Monday’s Genoa economic conference and express confidence in the gathering’s potential to advance Europe’s reconstruction. They stress full exchange liberalization and a system for establishing exchange rates to foster global commerce. Meanwhile Germany’s delegation leaves Berlin for Genoa led by Dr. Walter Rathenau with Chancellor Wirth to join at the Swiss border.
Building expenditures for March reached a record $194,661,072 across 109 U.S. cities, the largest monthly total in the nation's history, according to Bradstreet's.
Washington April 8 The bureau of engraving and printing will close tonight for an indefinite period to take inventory and repair machinery after a purge by presidential order removed James L Milmeth and twenty eight officials. About 4000 of the 6000 employees will be affected as the plant is reorganized and new steel plates issued to prevent counterfeiting.
Six people died and seven were injured when a tornado struck six miles northwest of Rowena Texas at one this morning. Six homes were destroyed and communication was crippled. Officials fear the death toll will rise as wreckage is searched.
A tornado struck Lawton at 8 am injuring many, killing one and causing extensive property damage. Telephone poles were toppled and many dwellings in outlying districts were demolished, disrupting the main business area.
A tornado struck Cisco Texas near Fort Worth early today wrecking the depot and destroying several residences and barns, according to reports reaching here.
Wichita Falls Texas April 8 A tornado struck Electra early today killing one person and injuring several others. Twenty five houses were destroyed in a portion of the town.
Secretary Weeks refused to dispatch federal troops to New Mexico after Gov Meeham warned of possible need in the Gallup Coal fields where martial law was declared amid the coal strike. Weeks said federal troops would be used only if state authorities cannot preserve order following a meeting with President Harding.
Jake Tomlinson, 45, a prominent Wilson businessman, shot himself at home after months of head injuries from a car crash. Family says prolonged illness and despondency contributed to the tragedy.
St. Augustine, Florida reports the death of Martin Carey, vice-president of Standard Oil, New York. He had been seriously ill since a third stroke on March 23 and died at a local hospital this morning.
Cambridge led the four mile relay at Queens Club with a time of 18 minutes and 7 seconds. The University of Pennsylvania finished second and Oxford placed third.
A wireless telephone will be used by one driver in the 560 mile auto race at the Indianapolis motor speedway May 39 to keep in touch with his pit during the long drive. The car was designed and entered by Louis and Arthur Chevrolet of Indianapolis.
Private Frank McEntee of the Marine Corps is jailed on a felonious assault and murder charge after a taxi driver linked him to a woman seen screaming on Ocean View boulevard. Ruth Mercer’s husband and other relatives seek bail as the case proceeds in superior court.
Spencer voters plan first meeting tonight to elect five precinct committeemen for two years and choose delegates to the Rowan county convention on April 15. The town expects its largest ever Democratic turnout as it has grown since the last election and all houses are occupied. Leaders back State Chairman J. D. Norwood in the forthcoming campaign.
Reidsville April 8 Judge H Pane after a few weeks at home to recover from a mild illness has left for Brevard to preside over a term of Superior court. Judge Lane will spend most of the next three to four months handling Buncombe county court while his family stays in Asheville for the summer.
Andrew J. Merritt an aged Confederate veteran died at his farm near Weldon on April 8. He was 81, born in Halifax county, served in the Civil War, and returned home where he lived his remaining years with his wife.
A man described as an American dressed as a priest tried to attack Cardinal Vicar Pompeili at the vicarage in Rome. He struck the cardinal's secretary and fled after attendants seized a revolver from him. Police seek suspect identity.
The Alexander Bennie Manufacturing and Alen Manufacturing plants burned late last night in Nashville. Loss is estimated at 225000 dollars and the blaze endangered nearby wholesale businesses. Two firemen were seriously injured by falling brick.
New Orleans April 8 Jack Goodman serving six months for assault and attempted robbery was identified by police as Alfred Roman wanted in Cleveland Ohio in a coal swindle valued at around one hundred thousand dollars.
In Greenville Alabama on April 8 a boiler clean crew heard Dixie notes from a passing band echoing from a tall steel smokestack. Soap Monroe Bert Harrison and Ed Cooper traced the sound to the W T Smith Lumber stack, suggesting the stack acted as a radio receiver during an unseen concert.
In Los Angeles on April 8 a report notes a man who won $200 playing poker and sought to declare the winnings as income. Arthur Kriete, former prohibition inspector and current revenue bond and income tax expert, described the case and the reporting rule.
In Springfield Illinois on April 8 a Staunton man Mike Dana sought citizenship papers and declared Uncle Joe Cannon is the head of the United States. Naturalization examiner Frank C Christy challenged him as he urged better knowledge of government.
Dredging at Newport News Shipbuilding docks advances swiftly to deepen the channel for the Leviathan the monarch liner to anchor beside the piers by April 15 Captain Peake of the Virginia Pilot's Association guides the voyage and coastal approach expert.
The Rev. Henderson of Carrier Mills led seven deputies in raids on homes in Wasson Two Patch. The行动 produced evidence against local white mule manufacturers as part of a broader anti liquor campaign in Harrisburg.
Mrs M A Bailey died at her daughter Mrs J S Harrelson home Tuesday night. She leaves one daughter and several sons. Funeral services will be at Sharon church Wednesday.
Senator Borah announces he will seek deportation of anti Bolshevist Gen Semenoff after charges of butcheries of American women and children in Siberia were laid before him by officers and men of the American expeditionary forces now in New York on bail in a civil suit.
Secretary Denby ordered naval radio stations closed to public non official broadcasts after an inquiry into congress members addressing constituents on political topics. The measure targets private use until a clear government policy is set.
In Hamlet on April 8 a third fire in seven days occurred at about 1 am. J L Beckwith his wife and young daughter narrowly escaped as flames trapped them and the roof collapsed shortly after. A silver fragment found in ashes hints at missing $80 from Beckwith's pockets.
The southern district convention of the North Carolina Christian Endeavor union opens at Belmont Presbyterian Church with a Four Square theme. Rev J T Dendy leads a quiet hour session daily. Bert G Jones brings a message from state officers with welcomes from H B Gaston R PD Hall and Edith Lineberger. speakers include Rev Dr W H Frazer W H Dellinger Prof H C Sisk and Frank P Wilson among others.
In Wilson Judge H C Connor presides in federal court over a tax case filed by North Carolina against several large railroads. The dispute centers on roughly 1,000,000 dollars in unpaid state taxes. The railroads request a postponement of collection until their appeal reaches the Supreme Court.
In New York on April 8 the cotton market opened with renewed realizing for near month liquidation. First prices showed a decline of 2 to 10 points while futures opened steady. May 17.78, July 17.28, October 17.03, December 16.96, January 16.93.
The Most Rev Randall Thomas Davidson archbishop of Canterbury and head of the English church is ill with influenza in London. His physician says there is no cause for alarm.
The French delegation to the Genoa economic conference departed Paris at noon today for Genoa.
Bailey Mauney Aster Ramsey and Osley Ramsey were seriously injured when the Kings Mountain Shelby highway car plunged over a 16 foot embankment. Mauney has a broken wrist while Ramsey siblings suffered head and shoulder injuries and internal wounds. Mauney was driving at high speed and missed the bridge.
Public hearing on the Union Passenger Station location drew attention as three corporation commission members planned a visit on April 19. Opponents near the Wheeler property in the city’s east want to show the commission a more suitable factory site the railroads could use.
The High Point community service board will hold a special meeting Monday at 8 o clock in the chamber of commerce offices. All interested in progress and development of community work are invited. A southern representative from Washington, D C, is expected to address the meeting.
High Point failed to win in two events at Chapel Hill yesterday. In the relay, Wilson led with Burlington, Greensboro and High Point following. Fogleman ran a strong one mile, finishing second behind a Greensboro athlete who clocked 4 minutes 51 seconds.
Weather forecast for Washington reports unsettled warm conditions in the first of the week for the South Atlantic states with showers then turning to fair and cooler conditions in the latter half.
Guilford College seniors hosted juniors at a Robert E. Lee hotel banquet in Winston-Salem on April 5. Guests included Dr and Mrs Binford Dr and Mrs Perisho Prof and Mrs Lea White and Miss Noles. Toaster Spot Taylor Jr led a program built around a parcel post theme with toasts and songs.
The Guilford day event on Saturday April 1 featured Pomona High School as basketball champions Burlington won the track meet and the interscholastic declamation winners were Miss Elsie Greene of High Point who earned a set of O Henry and Joseph Greeson of Randleman who received a medal.
Friday evening March 31 the Henry Clay Literary society met the Zata sian Society for an informal session. The program included a world tour dance Dutch Folk Dance and Japan and America items with performances by Allene Johnson Neece Teague Wright and others followed by a reception.
Printed copies of the program for the State Sunday school convention, to be held in Charlotte Tuesday through Thursday next week, were received in High Point. Each Sunday school is entitled to three delegates besides the pastor and superintendent. Notable workers include Plato T. Durham Atlanta Anna Branch Binford Richmond E W Halpenny Chicago H E Tralle Philadelphia Maud J. Baldwin Chicago Harold F. Humbert Boston A W Plyler Greensboro Gilbert T Stephenson Winston-Salem E F Crow Raleigh Livingston Johnson Raleigh Joseph G. Brown Raleigh and J M Broughton Raleigh.
A French collector paid 300000 francs for the famous Ferari 1 cent 1856 Crimine British Guina stamp in Paris yesterday setting a new record for rare postage stamps. The auction drew attention to this notable philatelic sale and the collector’s bid established the top price.
A severe wind and rain storm battered Chester on Wednesday causing the Gypsy Smith revival tent at First Baptist to be damaged. Delivery wagons were overturned and trees uprooted. Lightning struck the Sanders residence on East Lacy Street, injuring Mrs. Sanders and daughter Evelyn lightly.
In Winston-Salem on April 8 the Philadelphia Athletics and Baltimore Orioles were tied at the end of the ninth when the game was called to allow Connie Mack's team to catch a train home. Moore and Heimack pitched for the Athletics while Thomas Ogden and Groves pitched for the Orioles.
Winston Salem April 8.7 H Parker a prominent farmer of Tobaccoville this county committed death by his own action in his barn last evening by shooting himself through the head with a 32 caliber rifle. He was found by family and neighbors illness and despondency are given as the cause.
Secretary of State Hughes denies charges that censorship caused the removal of Christ from the opening prayer of the army conference amid the April dispute.
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