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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1925
Page
2
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The article surveys rising Philippine real estate values and upcoming voter eligibility deadlines for municipal elections. It notes shifting crossword interest, entrapment rescues, Wheeler family anniversaries, a governor’s parole day, and predictions of cheaper fertilizer. It highlights Duke University construction using North Carolina stone and marble, praising local rock supplies and regional quarries as prefered materials.
In 1920 city schools enrolled 2906, now 5739, a near doubling that signals rapid growth. Superintendent T Wingate Andrews notes yearly increases around 300 with a jump to 1589 after city limits expanded. By five years, enrollment could near 8000. existing rooms are full and many attend in double shifts. A $750,000 bond is proposed to build needed rooms. failure would delay, not avoid, crowded conditions.
A crime at Morganton early yesterday morning involved an eleven year old patient in the deaf and dumb school's infirmary. The state of North Carolina vows protection for wards and criticizes guardianship failure, suggesting the attacker may be insane or aware of neglect. The piece calls for accountability and reform in institutional oversight.
The federal jury cleared Senator Wheeler of charges of acting as an advocate for a paid client before a government department. While the trial ended in acquittal, public doubt lingers about his conduct and the integrity of the man who serves as a friend of the people. Wheeler plans a statement to address lingering questions and restore public confidence.
Officials at the state school for the deaf and Lamb at Morganton faced critique for failing to protect vulnerable charges after learning a dangerous man was on the loose. The timeline suggests authorities knew of the threat an hour or more before the crime occurred and questions linger about the adequacy of precautions taken.
In a letter to The Enterprise James E. Shepard announces that despite severe winter fires, the North Carolina College for Negroes will proceed with winter and summer programs. Temporary buildings replace burned facilities and a strong summer session will offer certificates for elementary to grammar grades with top instructors from leading systems. The National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools will meet at the Durham school from July 30 to August 1, drawing hundreds of teachers from across the country.
Funeral services for Mrs Maggie Fowler were held at the 494 Wise Street home with Rev. W K Collins and Rev. T K Pierce in charge. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included D V Hoskins Jd AL Mikie L P Mikie V wb Henderson W M Hicks June Medlin C L Causey I D Venerable. Flowers carried by Annie Tuggele Mallie Griffin Mary Venerable Lois Hicks Luck Wlattz Mrs Jessie Green Ladessa Tuggle Pearl Macon.
The New York cotton market opened with a decline of 5 to 10 points as rains in the southwest and selling by locals and southern interests spurred by early weather reports. July fell to 24.46 and October to 24.22, with trading later rebounding 15 to 20 points from the morning low as covering and trade buying checked the drop. May notices in New Orleans were reportedly being taken by large spot interests, signaling demand.
The New Orleans cotton market opened 19 points lower for May as notices for about 25 000 bales were issued. Later months fell 4 to 9 points on lower cables and rains in the west, then May recovered all losses after notices were stopped. July rose to 24.58 and October to 24.06, with Fall River reporting 50 000 pieces of print cloths sold that week.
High Point high school glee singers won second in the North Carolina state music contest at Greensboro. Winston-Salem won first in vocal and mixed chorus with over 100 entrants. High Point scored 26 points in vocal, largest by any local school, and won second in boys glee club. The girls quartet took first, and soloists Miss Dorothy Hoskins and Mr Dallas earned top places.
New York April 25 Frederick W. Ruben, chairman of the registration committee of the Amateur Athletic Union, asked the Pacific Association to obtain a complete statement from Paavo Numi, Willie Ritola, and Hugo Quist regarding demands for excess expense money for appearances in western cities.
Governor McLean ordered a special term of court at Carthage opening May 11 to try Wil Tyson, a negro accused of attempting to attack a white girl near Carthage. He will also call a Burke County court at Morganton to try Arthur Montague, a negro charged with attacking a deaf and dumb institute inmate. Both suspects are in state prison for safekeeping.
Nearly 10 000 spectators watched Harry Gardner known as the human fly ascend the Sheraton hotel wall using a hook. A rope assisted ascent over the top was described as a death defying stunt drawing thousands. Traffic on Main street halted as crowds gathered. The act is billed for the Wachovia bank building tonight under American Legion auspices with volunteers urged to report at 7 30.
Washington reports a forecast for the coming week starting Monday. The South Atlantic region is expected to be mostly fair with a chance of scattered thundershowers later. Temperatures will run above normal, cooler in the northern and central portions later in the period.
Lisbon April 25 President Gomez agreed to withdraw his resignation after a palace visit by members of parliament who had earlier rejected it and urged him to reconsider. The move follows pressure from lawmakers and a tense political moment in Portugal.
Condon April 24 reports Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt departed for Marseilles en route to Turkestan. They expect arrival at Bombay around May and plan to reach the Central Asia hunting grounds in early June.
Apr 25 Paris reports tell of an ambush on a National Republican League gathering in Rue Damremont. Three youths died, a fourth was fatally shot, and over 40 wounded, with Communist suspects under police scrutiny. Student Maurice Ricaud died in hospital, bringing deaths to four. Funeral set for Notre Dame tomorrow at 1 p m.
Double Fortune moves from Butte to attend Wheeler at the trial and then returns to Mrs Wheeler in Washington as soon as possible.
Washington April 25 Justice Department officials voiced no comment on the collapse of the Montana case against Senator Wheeler. The jury’s quick acquittal shocked officials and Wheeler supporters predicted no trial here. Senator La Follette issued a Telegram praising justice while noting political party leaders may have subverted the law.
The report shows license taxes and miscellaneous revenues totaling 1,683,500 and 14 percent of all receipts. Public schools receive 1,985,250. Debt service stands at 2,918,160 with allocations for interest, new bonds, and principal. Other major costs include National Guard, welfare, health, agricultural relief, and county health work. The statement asserts it is voluntary and not coerced.
A male chorus from Mayodan will sing several selections tonight at the Southside Baptist church as a revival continues. Evangelist W. G. Hughes will preach. The meeting will close Sunday night.
Washington April 25 plans for calling a conference of representatives of all interests directly concerned in shipping to establish a permanent and practicable merchant marine policy for the country were announced today by the chamber of commerce of the United States.
The British delegation to the Associated Advertising Clubs convention sails from Liverpool on the Samaria bound for Houston Texas. Sir William Veno heads the group and will represent Britain at the event in late April.
Captain Roberts of the British liner Homeric pushed his vessel through boiling seas at twenty knots and, with a heated fireroom crew, rushed to assist the Japanese steamer Raifuku Maru south of Halga fax N S. Despite the fast approach and loud warnings the lifeboats could not save any of the Raifuku Maru crew who had wirelessed for help stating the danger.
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