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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1921
Page
2
London April 27. The British government asked its Berlin representatives to formally inquire about the new German reparations offer. The aim is to clear up ambiguity over the term of years for payment under the proposal.
Berlin awaits a Reichstag vote on Germany s reparations plan including its request for President Harding s mediation. Dr Walter Simons strengthened his stance with an analysis of the issue while noting he consulted an American attorney in Berlin. Americans in Berlin linked to the matter include Lafayette De Friese Richard Mildenke and Ludwig Hoetler.
Secretary Hughes prepared to frame a reply to Berlin after Allied capitals indicated they would convey their views through ambassadors. Since Germany sent counter proposals yesterday there have been no further exchanges between the United States and Berlin. An official statement followed reports that Hughes sought clarification on specific points.
Rev. T. C. Britton a Soochow China missionary will speak at West End Baptist Church at 7 30 PM tonight. He and Mrs. Britton have been in the United States for months and plan to return to the Orient in August. He cites progress of American civilization and reports on China’s church growth and Christian institutions.
The Pennsylvania Railroad today reduced its quarterly dividend to one per cent, a half per cent drop from the prior rate. It marks the first time in 22 years the annual dividend slipped below six per cent, with past rates of 6 per cent except in 1906 at 6.5 per cent and in 1907 at 7 per cent.
Harrisburg reports from district employment offices show little improvement in unemployment across the state. Official estimates list 260 760 unemployed in districts covered by the offices, with Philadelphia alone reporting over 100 000 jobless.
Mrs Owen Kil dare wife of the novelist tells an anti blue law mass meeting at the Hotel Commodore that the Flask habit is spreading among women due to promotion.
The Havanna Special left Miami Monday in a coast to New York race and arrived Norfolk for a time, with sponsors hopeful of beating the Gar II Jr. The motor cruiser faced delays in the Albemarle and Chesapeake canals and weather, and Gar Wood aims to reach New York tomorrow after a late start from Moorehead City.
Atlanta reports reveal alleged peonage murders on a Georgia farm similar to the Williams case, expanding federal inquiries across multiple counties with Gov. Dorsey cooperating. Investigations target J. B. Stribling’s Pike county farm and possible complicity in Williams’ detention of black workers.
Joseph A. Hoskins of Summerfield ex sheriff Guilford county has published Washington Diary Transcribed a life of George Washington diary 1781 to 1799 including his southern trip and Guilford battle ground visit contains original spelling with footnotes and explains unclear lines Hoskins spent much effort and the book draws strong interest in the area.
at Langley Field Hampton Virginia Sergt Noble C Brant was killed and Lieut Thomas H Ward likely fatally injured when their aircraft crashed while emerging from a cloud bank Bryant the pilot hailed from Mayfield Kentucky and their machine was preparing for an army air attack on the navy planned for next June on Chesapeake Bay This marks Langley Field's first air fatality in almost a year
Pensacola reports preliminary plans to move the battered former battleship Massachusetts from a stranded position near the coast and harbor entrance to deep water for sinking. The vessel is described as a menace to incoming craft and will be disposed of to clear channels.
Tokio April 26. The finance department reports Japan's February exports at 76,609,000 yen and imports at 118,300,000 yen, yielding a trade deficit of 41,641,000 yen.
Chicago police received a bullet proof steel shield designed to fold lengthwise with a V shaped protector a small shuttered window and rifle loop holes for use against criminals who barricade themselves in houses the shield completes the departments siege equipment alongside gas bombs hand grenades and heavy rifles.
President Harding prepares to leave Washington to review the Atlantic fleet at Hampton Roads aboard the Mayflower. He will meet fleet officers at the Pennsylvania after the review and plans a large ceremonial display with auxiliary craft and aircraft before returning to the capital.
J Wilson Smith of Charlotte, general secretary of the North Carolina Y M C A, told High Point Kiwanians the organization is the right arm of the church. He spoke on helping youths away from home, education at night, and the Y M C A as a religious yet practical force. The club voted to establish a Y M C A in the city after January 1 as Rotarians and Kiwanis plan next meetings and guest speakers.
A Braxton Mississippi tornado wrecked the farming town, leaving about eighteen dead and many injured. A train with nurses and tents was dispatched from Jackson to aid the disaster zone, with R. F. Everett, bank president, and Dr. J. Chandler among the identified dead.
The Piedmont league of six teams in North Carolina and Virginia began play with Raleigh at Durham, Winston Salem at Greensboro, and High Point at Danville. The circuit schedules 124 games and closes September 13. The league moves from class D to class CC and officials expect a successful season.
Washington April 27 Benson head of the Shipping Board urged a minimum 15 per cent wage reduction for American seamen as a basis for a new wage and working conditions agreement aimed at averting a May 1 strike. Andrew Furuseth and marine union leaders condemned the proposed cut as unacceptable after a conference with ship owners and operators.
In Vladivostok Lieut General Saito of the 11th Japanese Army allegedly kills himself after the January Langdon shooting incident. Langdon, US Navy, was killed by a Japanese sentry who was later found not guilty while officers faced censure.
The unnamed American tennis player defeated Capt. Price of England today at the Queens Club in the 29th annual court tennis championship. Resulted scores were 6-2 6-1 6-1 in the second round.
In Fairfield Alabama five negros attacked the jail aiming to free a prisoner. Deputy Sheriff George Alexander was shot three times and is hospitalized. One attacker died and another was captured. three escapees remain at large as police conduct a wide search.
In Monterey near Staunton Virginia a sheriff's posse pursued two armed Ryder brothers Clarence and John aged in their early twenties. The pursuit ended at the Ryder home five miles east of Monterey with gunfire from the posse. Both brothers were mortally wounded and died instantly. No posse members were injured.
New York: cotton market opened barely steady with futures showing minor moves. Early quotes placed May at 12.13 cents, July 12.72, October 13.22, December 13.76, and January 13.98, as liquidation kept prices near opening levels amid unsettled coal strike news and unclear war agreement prospects.
Governor Morrison says no road work will be halted for lack of funds as the council of state endorses financing plans. Institutions will proceed with building authorized by the 1921 assembly, funded only as needed to avoid interest charges. Adjutant General Metts sets state national guard encampment for July 10 to 24 at Camp Glenn with a four day instruction period preceding.
The Enterprise reports eastern bond buyers question the munic ipal finance act after discovering improper Senate journal entries for its third reading. The issue affects all North Carolina cities and towns as their tax powers may be invalid without AG guidance expected later today.
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