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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1930
Page
3
The Gandhi civil disobedience drive, begun a week ago with salt protest at Dandi, continues with vigor in Calcutta Lahore and Bombay. Authorities tighten arrests as crowds surge. bombs injure and disrupt rail and local transport.
Charles A. Hines state manager for Senator Simmons calls on Simmons chairmen and county leaders to seek equal representation of Simmons and Bailey men among election officials at each polling place. Guilford board chairman Robert F. Moseley says appointments will be merit based and bipartisan with a democratic registrar and poll holders for each precinct. Public urged to attend Saturday’s meeting to discuss changes in precinct polling places and registration.
Winston-Salem announces the Moravian Easter sunrise service will be broadcast next Sunday on WSJS the first time in history. The service led by Bishop Edward Randthaler, a 50 year conductor, draws thousands annually from across the United States.
Richmond dispatch reports Bishop James Cannon Jr denied rumors of re marriage after being asked by a paper via long distance call from Durham North Carolina. He said he would announce any remarriage if he chose. The inquiry followed persistent rumors of a recent remarriage.
Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross, former Wyoming governor and now vice chair of the DNC, told New York Democrats that President Hoover and Republican aides avoid open league support, seeking entry via the side door. She cited the world court and armament talks as examples, and urged distinguishing the two parties.
About two dozen peace group representatives testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee urging total U S disarmament as a model for others to outlaw war prep Senator Frazier argued military spending is wasted and the plan likely faces defeat The witnesses cited the London naval conference as slow progress and noted a half billion dollar US building program.
The heat wave persisted across Kansas and surrounding states with little relief from drought. Temperatures were only slightly lower but remained high, with Independence Kansas at 90 degrees for the fourth straight day and Kansas City at 85.5 with scant rainfall since February. Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas reported temperatures in the 70s to mid 80s.
In early Saxon ceremonies the father of the bride sent a shoe to the groom who then touched the bride’s head with it as a sign of his authority, a symbolic gesture marking his rule over the new household.
Locust Grove Georgia April 12 coroner jury ruled J H Wilkins a Pullman porter found near the Southern railway line died from unknown causes. Investigation to continue with Sheriff L D Hightower and railroad officers. Conductor Leonard Worthington denied a prior claim about evidence and said he had only told Jim Franklin he had everything he needed.
Edmund B. Jermyn former Scranton mayor and J. Harry Friend civil service commissioner were convicted of conspiracy to protect gambling machines. Sentence deferred pending new trial motion. Principal witness Edward G. Miller testified he paid Friend 700 dollars weekly for police protection.
A New Yorker report claims Cyanamid plans to influence Congress through broad lobbying and pressure tactics. It cites potential access to files from John Morin and alleges extensive political enticement and canvassing of Muscle Shoals investors tied to the Cyanamid bid.
Washington reports warfare over a rivers and harbors bill to acquire the Erie canal in New York and Illinois waterways. President Hoover intervened and kept Erie and Oswego canals in the measure, with Dempsey and Hull defending the projects amid accusations of pressuring engineers.
A campus strike on its fourth day prompted Carroll senior and student body judge Morison to announce the expulsion of Clay Me, amid claims two deputies attempted arrest without a warrant. Morison, chair, said he has control to act to stop the strike and will decide on further expulsions, while Merlin G. Miller, head of history, is discharged effective immediately.
Judge Morison announced the matter citing Dr Miller's connection with the strike. Professor E Van N Diller was mentioned in context of the issue and related implications.
Judge Morison failed to reconcile demands from students and university leaders over firings of a professor and registrar. Officials offered arbitration by Dr. F A Seiberling and possible accreditation talks, but students rejected. Attendance remained far below normal with about 300 supporters outside classes.
A.C. L. passenger train 191 was attached after it failed to stop at Avon Park as officers waited. Sheriff Wolff planned not to seize passenger trains, but attached the freight after the mail was discharged. Atlantic Coast Line faces 1929 tax disputes. settlement expected in Tallahassee with Col. Kay and tax authorities.
Edgar Harold Smith son of Mr and Mrs Percy Smith of 215 Chestnut wins a $10 bank account prize from Broadhurst theater for being the first baby born in High Point on the opening day of Sarah and Son. He arrived with Dr Stork at 10 pm Monday night and will have the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company savings account credited. Bank officials will project the total with monthly additions until Edgar reaches age.
At The Hague on April 12 the international law codification conference closed with limited results. Only the nationality commission produced a convention, opposed by the United States but adopted 40 to 1. David Hunter Miller refused to sign. the Inter-American Commission of Women led by Doris Stevens criticized the convention.
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