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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
1
President Harding reviewed the Atlantic fleet at Hampton Roads aboard the Maine as 60 ships steamed by in a naval pageant. He declared the United States seeks no territory or tribute and urged officers to build the most efficient navy, pledging the confidence of 110 million people.
Railway labor unions allege 1.27 billion dollars in potential savings from modern maintenance and operations if wages are not cut. They claim six billion dollars yearly is excessive for operation, critics say service justification lacks value for public dollars.hail storm in Salisbury causes widespread damage and outages
State Superintendent Dr E C Brooks releases a graduated monthly pay schedule for 16 000 white teachers in North Carolina public schools for 1921 The scale ranges from 45 to 133 33 dollars monthly with higher grades for college graduates and lower for elementary certificate holders Also Gov Morrison selects W C Wilkinson of Charlotte as highway commissioner for the eighth district replacing Ward H Wood and Col T L Kirkpatrick cannot serve The attorney general rules only the legislature can amend the journal to reflect a bill after its readings and the municipal finance act requires three readings in each house to be entered on the journal
Several hundred residents are expected at the High Point High School auditorium for a community sing led by H. H. Schueler representing Community Service Incorporated. The event aims to foster enthusiastic participation and may seed a future community chorus before the song leader leaves May 4.
In Parliament Lloyd George condemns German proposals as unsatisfactory and says allied experts will review occupation plans for the Westphalian coal fields. Officials report France rejects the plan and Germany proposes longer annuities up to 75 years, signaling evasive tactics.
The Atlantic fleet led by the Pennsylvania passed in ceremonial review before President Harding at Hampton Roads. The salute began with the Pennsylvania and continued as ships from the Maine and others acknowledged the president, marking his first sea power review.
In Rocky Mount North Carolina Ned Thorne a Negro janitor at Nash county jail in Nashville was gagged beaten and killed during a jail delivery. W L Jones alias Little who stole a car escaped but was recaptured hours later authorities suspect him in the janitor death. Jones to state prison for safety. Sam Cooper Jones brother in law held on suspicion of outside involvement. Thorne died within minutes after officers found him. bars to Jones cell had been saved.
The Douglas National Bank of Chicago opened for business today as the first national bank controlled entirely by African Americans. Its charter arrived from the comptroller in Washington, with a single white director, the board chairman. The bank starts with 200000 dollars in capital and 50000 dollars in surplus, and stock will be sold exclusively to negroes.
The North Carolina Improved Order of Red Men will hold its annual session in Goldsboro next Wednesday with delegates from across the state. Goldsboro plans elaborate preparations for what is expected to be the largest and most enjoyable gathering in state history.
Breaking glass at G. A. Conrad’s grocery at 620 East Washington street. Robbers escaped with groceries valued around 150 dollars including flowers coffee sugar and meat. Police notified and seeking suspects.
Real estate valued at more than $85,000 changed hands in Guilford County yesterday according to deeds filed in the Register of Deeds office. The Greensboro office listed one High Point property deed and record shows L. Holder transferring a lot on Kelly Street to Solomon Craven for $75.00.
Newport News Virginia April 28 Major William N Hansley Langley Field commanding officer says 900 men 96 officers and 70 cadet flyers will move to the big flying station May 6 to participate in air versus Navy maneuvers in early June Dates not fixed but likely the first or second week of June.
Boston April 38 reports that ether given by parents to Westfield schoolchildren was for legitimate therapeutic use. Hierman C. Lythgoe, director of the state division of food and drugs, stated school authorities had disclosed children under the influence of ether. Parents reportedly gave it on lumps of sugar to curb appetite.
Capt. Clarence Starns reports his boat captured a marine monster, weighing over two tons, about sixty miles offshore in a mackerel net. The twenty foot creature fought fiercely before being hauled overboard, its species undetermined by seasoned seafarers.
More than 50 locals attended a supper at the First Reformed church to launch a High Point Community Service membership campaign. W G Shipman and A E Tate pledged to underwrite 2000 dollars and recruit 20 new members by noon. Frederic A Cummings of National Community Service spoke of cordial reception and non interference with local efforts.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota, chair of the judiciary committee, opened the Senate critique calling the Knox peace treaty resolution unusual startling equivocating and only a partial and peace meal work. His move unsettled party leaders who sought a solid Republican line in support of adoption.
The Redpath chautauqua equipment arrives Monday under crew No 5 of the deluxe circuit. Four young men of the crew include Paul Gode nour Indiana University H W Korner Marietta College J A Hans Northwestern University and Fred Nelson Northwestern University they invite nearby high school students to chat. The gear is new with freshly painted poles and canvas. May 4 opens the superb program with a bang and the curtain rises next Wednesday afternoon.
Fred N. Tate, mayoral candidate, spoke last night at Robinson's store urging wise and unbiased consideration of issues. He plans further talks at Shelton and Martin's on West Green and Taylor streets at 7 15 p m and at Townsend's on English street at 8.
Corpls Grover J. Drake of the First Aero squadron at Mitchell field completed a 19,500 foot parachute jump yesterday, a field record. He leaped from a De Havilland plane flown by Lieut. Fonda E. Johnson and descended in eighteen minutes. Drake is twenty six and from Needles California.
New York April 28 Firmer Liverpool cables and hopeful news on British coal strike settlement eased uncertainty over war reparations as cotton opened steady. May futures at 12.21, July at 2.73 with May 12.18 July 12.72 October 13.386 December 13.80 January 13.90 as early quotes and Southern selling supplied early demand.
High Pointers report from Salisbury that citizens favor moving Davenport College from Lenoir to the Rowan capital. The Davenport trustees approved relocation, Salisbury offering to guarantee against loss and to expand facilities to house over 100 boarding students.
The Southside Baptist church hosts a revival led by evangelist Rev. J. F. Black with nightly services at 7 30. Attendees show strong interest as Black preaches tonight on The Waiting Harvest.
In Hampton Virginia on April 28 Captain Gar Wood piloted the speed boat Gar II Jr racing an express from Florida toward New York. With 12 hours and 81 minutes to reach New York he predicts a ten hour or so crossing on the last lap of the trip.
John S. Pickett, a prominent High Point businessman, was appointed tax lister for the city by the city council at a recent meeting. The appointment was announced today.
William Cottrill a Washington Irving High School sophomore in Clarksburg is diagnosed with scarlet fever. His sister Virginia a first year student died of the same illness about six weeks earlier.
New York April 28 The American Ship Owners association said it would comply with Rear Admiral Benson and reduce wages by 15 percent instead of the planned 25 percent, effective May 1.
Charles M Schwab told the New York State Chamber of Commerce that Germany is returning to real production aided by its workers sacrifices and is outstripping the United States and allies in the move to normalcy. He cited lower steel prices in England and cheaper pneumatic tools in Detroit due to higher labor costs in the U S.
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