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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1923
Page
2
A garbled column of varied reflections cites biblical verse and social musings on happiness, wealth, education, and governance. It derides public officials, laments aging, and touches on literature, reparations, and local politics with scattered, unclear anecdotes.
A local portrayal elevates Dr Moore as a figure of strong character and high purpose. Neighbors view him as a standard bearer of development and preservation, echoed by the state’s estimation of his contributions.
The Enterprise notes Greensboro now ranks third in the state by population with 43 528 residents. The piece highlights Guilford county's growth potential with High Point deemed rapidly rising, both cities projected to expand quickly due to natural advantages and prepared groundwork.
A Washington ethics debate touches on Charlie and George Clarvey. The piece mocks a journalist’s attack on a Vermont village figure, accusing a London bound envoy of vanity while highlighting social climbing and unflattering claims about family lineage and Englishness.
A columnist contrasts the myth of George Washington confessing to chopping a cherry tree with a Harding family tale where a grandson Warren spurred a gander’s execution. The piece argues Washington likely would not have vouched for the tale and questions the value of sensational reports in his era.
Prof Spence of Trinity College presents a blank verse dramatization of Ruth, the Biblical heroine, as the concluding program of the May Day Revols. Local critics praise the work as a first in blank verse and rehearsals are under way led by Prof Spence with planning for wider college use.
Vineyward Haven Massachusetts April 40. Coast guard Acushnet and lighthouse tender Ancinone searched waters near Vineyard Sound for seven missing Seaconnet crew members after the steamer sank in the sound yesterday. Survivors number 22 from the wreck and earlier losses include the Natalie and John Dwight with all hands.
Dr A M Moore, president of the world’s largest Negro insurance company, a Durham man, died. He led the firm after its founder, pushing commercial success and setting standards for his race. He was a prominent figure among Negro leaders who fostered progress and service to the community.
The cost of living in the United States last March was 68.8 per cent higher than the 1913 average, based on prices from 32 cities. Food dipped 3.6 per cent from December, while housing hit record highs since 1918. Clothing rose 3 per cent, fuel and wages up 6.2 per cent, furniture up 17.4 per cent, and miscellaneous goods up 60.3 per cent.
A Raleigh audit traces a 1.5 million surplus shared with North Carolina and discusses how the funds were treated against past four years of legislation. The piece notes Governor Morrison, tax officials, and court decisions as executions proceed, with civil and legal tensions shaping the state’s finances and justice system.
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