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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1929
Page
2
The Pineville mill of Chadwick-Hoskins resumes operations at 1 PM today after a two week strike by textile workers. B. B. Gossett president announced the reopening following a conference between company management and former Pineville plant employees.
Officials report that most former workers want to return to their jobs after conferences held this week. The Pineville mill closed due to threatened disorders during the strike, with Sheriff Irwin of Mecklenburg County backing the reopening request.
Article argues against armament parities and excessive navies. It contends large commerce requires protection by a navy but warns security does not come from overwhelming force. Emphasizes moderation, peaceful policing, and justice as foundations for lasting peace.
General Cruz and rebel forces retreat toward the mountains while federal Marines occupy Guaymas. Gunboats shell rebel trains near the city as reinforcements move up the Yaqui valley toward Hermosillo and the US border. Escapes into the United States feared as Almazan advances through Pulpito Pass.
A passing show features banter where a proud father promises a prize to the man who wins his daughter. A hopeful candidate responds with eagerness to see the prize now.
George F. Allen, director of music at Saint Mark's church, colored, led singers from William Penn high school in spirituals, classical works, and readings for High Point students. The program opened with a Verdi Miserere excerpt led by the full chorus.
The Southern Railway argues the state cannot interfere in federal receivership proceedings while claiming state powers over the Atlanta & Yadkin and Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley railroads. It contends the state seeks to block a 1899 sale to the Atlantic Coast Line and to dismember lines, while accusing the Southern of mismanaging property and finances.
Discussion centers on a proposed investigation into the SIMMONS kidnapping and the possible demolition of union relief headquarters. The resolution offers a $10,000 expense allowance and calls for a national scope beyond the South and New England. Senators Simmons Walsh Wheeler Glass and LaFollette weigh the merits and timing of the inquiry.
The House delays a ballot on export debenture provisions while Norris amends to curb debenture rates during crop overproduction threats. Republicans plan a rule limiting amendments, Democrats push for regular rules to allow amendments after each paragraph. Senate aims to close religious differences debate with a resolution.
Alabama Democrat Heflin denounces attacks after a Brockton Klan speech and says he will address a Senate issue on the Roman Republican Conspiracy in the United States Senate. The MELlon office question looms, likely to trigger debate on the Senate floor.
A second South Carolina tornado killed Nora Murphy and injured fourteen others near Camden. The storm damaged the west Wateree area then Camden, wrecking four houses, uprooting trees, and damaging a high school and Woodmen's hall at Antioch. An airplane was blown off course but piloted safely to Camden.
A satirical Passing Show sketch mocks temperance efforts by showing a drinker paying for beer while the publican keeps pouring. A voice asks the pub's name amid the dialogue.
In Gastonia on April 29 Sheriff Eli Lineberger was ordered to appear in superior court in Charlotte at 2 p m to answer habeas corpus for three imprisoned strike leaders Lester Holbrooks Andy Cabe and Frank West arrested on charges of leading a strike parade violating a municipal ordinance Prisoners were to be moved to Charlotte with Jailer Tom Hanna and represented by attorney Tom P Jimison
Text discusses Dr. Caldwell and his Syrup Pepsin with emphasis on its use for women children and the elderly. It recounts practice in Monticello Illinois and notes product safety and popularity across generations. It frames the syrup as non narcotic and suitable for infants.
Shippers from across North Carolina protested a proposed railroad plan to cancel the North Carolina exception and switch from intra state to southern freight classifications for less than carload shipments. The railroads’ proposed changes would raise freight costs by 12 to 24 percent, according to W. G. Womble, commission rate expert and director of railroad transportation.
Carl Workman, a 35 year old farmer from Silver Hill township in Davidson county, was found after being missing for two days. He had disappeared from his home as Sheriff Link and a local physician waited for him to change clothes preparatory to some action.
A mentally unbalanced man ordered to the state hospital vanished from a rear exit as deputies and a doctor approached. He wandered the woods for two days before being found and carried back to Morganton.
Dr Archibald Henderson tours under the New York Theater Guild auspices outlining its history aims and next season program. He spoke in Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Washington and Pittsburgh last week and was to appear in Cleveland Detroit Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati on upcoming dates.
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