High Point Enterprise Opinion Glimpses 1925
The April 23 1925 issue offers a column of editorials touching on capital punishment French politics and the Hindenburg loan rumor. It notes Governor McLean’s stance on punishment and comments on the Los Angeles ship in Bermuda plus a critique of Bishop Brown and a Chamber of Commerce remark about rail and bus service. It also mentions Chauncey M Depew turning 31 and ponders whether his optimism stems from philosophy or heredity. The piece closes with updates on Borglum’s Stone Mountain memorial controversy and the memorial association’s board re election backing Lyke man.
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Congress
National
Frost, Landis and Kohn
Brunswick
Fifth Ave
New York
Fheople’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicage
McLean
The Captain Who Was Intelligently Discreet
A column reflects on the sea as mankind's enduring challenge and the Homeric rescue affair after a Japanese vessel sank with 38 sailors. It defends captaincy discretion, discusses differing passenger views, and ponders maritime duty, Russia’s stance, and a proposed arms treaty.
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New York
Britain
The Light Weight That Held Collins in Cave
The body of Floyd Collins was found near a narrow passage where a rock thought to weigh a ton proved to be only 73 to 100 pounds. The report cautions fear and misperception can magnify danger, noting Collins might have freed himself if he assumed a lighter weight from the start.
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Floyd Collins
Collins
Why the Conference May Be Farcelore
The refusal of Russella to participate in the arms traffic conference next month threatens the meeting’s effectiveness. The framers fear the American Senate’s reluctance to ratify any treaty the conference might craft. The conference aims to regulate international traffic in munition, requiring ratification by twelve powers including the United States and Russia. Both nations pose hurdles. Soviet policy and use of force are noted as part of their approach.
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United States Senate
Senate
Russella
League of Mations of Invention
American Senate
United States
Kelling
Wilson Motor Co Has Unusual Offer
The Wilson Motor company proposes a no down payment plan for any new or used Ford car with monthly installments. A reliable buyer can drive away a Ford and use it for thirty days without paying down a cent. The dealer claims the plan is original and unprecedented among Ford outlets.
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Wilson Motor Company
Ford
Wilson
I 1Tuwaik
Three Cases Heard In Court Here Today
Three cases tried in police court today for reckless driving. Rev Henry A Davis a negro preacher was taxed with half the costs upon condition that he pay for damages to EB Wray Farlow's automobile. William Snuges fined $5 and costs for assault. Cora Little and Anne Morton fined one and half costs each for breach of the peace. fines remiss upon condition of good behavior.
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Henry A. Davis
Wray Farlow
William Snnges
Cora Little
Anne Morton
First Strawberries of the Year Here
What are believed to be the season's first strawberries in High Point were brought to The Enterprise office this afternoon by Fy K. Bost of 247 West Russell Street. Mr. Bost grows the strawberries on his premises here and has a yearly berry patch.
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Fy K. Bost
West
Russell Street
Rost
Hoover to convene new national radio conference
Washington April 20. Secretary Hoover announced that rising radio problems in his department will prompt scheduling another national radio conference at the end of September to address regulatory issues and coordination.
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Hoover
Radio Problema
Nationa Wo
Atu
Choose a Career That Serves and Pays Says Major Morgan
Major William T. Morgan lectured 700 high school students on choosing life work. He urged starting now, aiming for a job that pays and serves, warned against white collar fantasies, and split work into essential non essential and vicious categories. He outlined reasons to work money service and stressed not to drift into first jobs or let parents decide.
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William T. Morgan
Major Morgan
Lfe
Morgan
Funeral and training school marks week at Wesley Memorial
At Wesley Memorial church a 125-student religious training school continues through Friday with a commencement service and certificates for participants. The program, held with Methodist guidance, serves High Point and nearby areas, charging only for textbooks. Funeral services for Mrs. Cicero Lambeth, 616 Willowbrook, follow Friday at South Main Street Methodist church with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Methodist Church
High Point
Thomasville
South Main Street
Cicero Lambeth
Willowbrook Street
South Main Street Methodist Church
W. B. Davis
Aterment
Oakwood Cemetery
Lambeth
Randolph County
Winfield
Flora Hinshaw
C. H. Lambeth
Theodore Lambeth
Pauline Lambeth
Winfield Hinshaw
Randleman
J. D. Hinshaw
Henry Hinshaw
Hillsboro
Nettie Hinshaw
Loubenia, Hinshaw
Mrs Fowler Dies At Her Home Here
Mrs. Maggie Fowler aged 44 died at her home 404 Wise street yesterday afternoon. Survived by husband Z V Fowler, four sons Richard Archie Victor Roosevelt Fowler, four daughters Mrs Irene Henderson Mrs Galey Duncan and Misses Beulah Lula Fowler, one brother Isaac Woodley of Tennessee and one sister. Funeral at home tomorrow afternoon with Rev W K Collins and Rev T B Pierce. interment Oakwood cemetery. Also notes on local residents and a recital attended by Dr. Groome and Wilbur Strickland.
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Maggie Fowler
Wise Street
Isaac Woodley
Tennessee
W. K. Collins
T. B. Pierce
Oakwood Cemetery
Warning Against Religious Bodies Opposing War Plans
Washington April 23 acting Secretary Davis warned religious bodies that condemn national defense. He urged constructive effort toward peace and goodwill, stressing the church must avoid emotional reaction and support service to the country without feeling disloyal to principles. He cautioned allies against opposing defense plans.
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Daris
War Department
Council of Chaplains
Davis
Nickel Plate Merger Proceedings Restated by ICC
Washington Apr 24—Inter State Commerce Commission hearings on the Van Sweringen Nickel Plate merger were ordered renewed after a four day adjournment. Protesting minority stockholders cross examine John Bennet president and T C Powell vice president of the Erie. The plan would merge Nickel Plate with Erie Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley and Pere Marquette under a billion dollar capitalization. Most proceedings followed by the commission, except commissioner Woadlock recently appointed and formerly Pere Marquette director.
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Inter- State Commerce Commission
van Sweringen
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
John Bennet
T. C. Powell
Erie
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hocking Valler
Pere Marquette
O. P
M. J. Vansweringen
Cleveland
Commission
Woadlock
Pere Marquette Railroad
German election worry blocks American credits
Berlin April 23 The foreign office reports that the American Bankers Association informed Foreign Minister Stresemann that Von Hindenburg's election to the German presidency would hinder further negotiations for American credits.
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Hawkers‘ Association
Foreign Office
Hindenburg
Ty Denledt
Foreign oMve Today
American Bankers Association
Stresemann
Dierman Peoples Party
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Business Hesitancy Linked to Rail Merger Doubts
T. C. Powell vice-president of the Erie railroad told the Interstate Commerce Commission that business hesitancy in the eastern United States stems in part from doubt about railroad consolidation proposals. He testified at hearings on the Vansweringen Nickel Plate merger, noting that business leaders are stalling pending the merger outcome while he was cross-examined by counsel for protesting stockholders of the Hacking Valley road included in the plan.
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Erie Railroad
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Hacking Valley Road
Airplane Hauls Baby Grand Pianos to Washington Trip
In Mineola on April 23 a biplane carried two baby grand pianos and six men from Roosevelt Field toward Washington. One piano was for Mrs. Calvin Coolidge and would go to her secretary at Bolling Field. the other was for a Washington dealer. Colonel Harold B. Hartney, president of General Airways, said the firm plans aerial freight routes between Boston and St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Baston
St. Paul
Minn
Night Owls and Tigers win at Y M C A volleyball
The Night Owls beat the Bellhops in three sets 11 15, 24 9, 15 12 while the Tigers outplayed the Bears 14 5, 11 15, 15 9. Tonight Monte Carlos meet Lucky Dogs in a clean record clash and Friday Hi Fliers face Wild Cats Bowties.
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Tigers
Bellhops
Bears
Monte Carlos
Lucky Dogs
Hi-Fliers
Wildcats
James Patterson Sentenced to Roads for Reckless Driving
James Patterson was sentenced to 30 days on the roads after magistrate Warren G. Brown found him guilty of reckless driving. He had rented a U Drive It car that was badly damaged in the wreck.
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James Patterson
Warren G. Brown
Patterson
U-Drive-It Company
Wheat and cotton prices fall on rain in crop belts
In Chicago trading the domestic winter wheat market fell as rains hit the southwest belt and corn and oats followed. Wheat and corn declined 3 to 4 cents, oats held near the open after a larger drop, while New Orleans cotton opened weak on rains in Texas. A lost Elgin watch is offered for reward at 404 South Main Street.
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Geo
Simmons
South Main St
Rain Beats Back Drought Hopes As Markets Fall
Weather reports of ongoing rain bring traders optimism and pressure on prices. Heavy showers near the opening quarter hour weighed on futures, with July at 24 57 and October at 24 02, trading 22 to 36 points below prior close. Traders believed rains signal a broader drought break amid mixed advices about further downpours.
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Ket
Plea Guilty by Former South Carolina Governor
ALLENDALE April 23. Wilson G Harvey former governor and bank president pleaded guilty to one of three counts of a state banking indictment. He was sentenced to four months in the pen or a $400 fine, chose to pay the fine and was released.
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D. C
Wilson
G. Harvey
South Carolina
Enterprise Bank
Charleston
Allied ambassadors council to meet in Paris discuss March
Paris April 23 reports the allied council of ambassadors scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss March developments and potential next steps in coordination of allied policy amid ongoing negotiations and tensions.
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Paris
Allied Council of Ambassadors
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gains
An advertising notice promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets for frail children to gain weight after illness or suspected rickets. Claims quick flesh gain, no oily taste, and candy-like take. Available from Hart Drug Co Randall's Mann Drug Co and other druggists for 60 tablets at 60 cents with a 39 day money back guarantee.
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Hart Drug Co
Randall's ‘Pharmacy
Mann Drug Co
McCoy's
Foch's Report Delayed on Germany Violation Claims
Foch's supplementary report on Germany's violations of the Versailles disarmament clauses has been postponed until next week. Allies reportedly deferred the gathering until after the German presidential election.
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Germany
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