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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
1
At The Hague premier Briand hosts late afternoon talks with French Belgian Italian and Japanese delegations to discuss fallout from British attacks on the Young Plan. The gathering aims to assess political and economic implications for the reparations process.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald flew secretly from Lossiemouth to Edinburgh and began urgent talks with eight cotton mill employers and Sir Horace Wilson to resolve the Lancashire stoppage that has idle ness of nearly one million workers and 1,500 factories.
Lossiemouth sightings before MacDonald’s possible flight to The Hague follow talks on England’s costly industrial dispute. The prime minister avoided specifics, saying he was on national business, fueling reports of a panicked North Sea crossing to join Henderson and Snowden at The Hague.
Alexander Pantages a Los Angeles theater operator is jailed on suspicion of statutory offense against Eunice Pringle a 16 year old dancer and daughter of a physician Miss Pringle was placed in juvenile custody after telling police Pantages claimed it was a frameup and said she begged for a chance he booked her two weeks ago but she failed U S authorities and witnesses described torn clothing and screams from his office
The Graf Zeppelin arrived at 1:03 PM local time in Friedrichshafen completing a 4,200 mile Atlantic crossing from New York in 55 hours 24 minutes. The landing coincided with Dr. Eckener’s 61st birthday and drew about a thousand spectators despite rain. The airship’s eastward time was 40 hours faster than its Lakehurst westbound voyage.
At The Hague British chancellor Philip Snowden pressured the conference to decide on the Young plan revisions. He warned he cannot delay and tied the issue to promises about Spa percentages. The day opened with debate on deliveries in kind and British trade impact, but Snowden’s intervention postponed a settlement until early next week.
Dispatches report in Acámbaro Mexico state. two wounded and nine arrested after Schismatic Catholics attacked a church held by Roman Catholics. Alcalde transferred main church to Roman Catholics. order restored when a train with military escort arrived. Two women among those arrested.
Wilmer Hines of Columbia South Carolina won the North Carolina Open singles championship at the Biltmore Forest Country Club Asheville defeating Ralph M. DeMott of Atlanta 6-2 6-0 6-3. In doubles Halverstadt brothers of Atlanta defeated Rogers brothers of Asheville 6-4 6-3 in a semi final. they face Hines and Beaver or Bramall and Richardson in the final.
H. C. Witwer a 39 year old humorist and writer died in Los Angeles. His death cause remains unknown as his wife collapses and his mother travels from New York. The report notes a late announcement and a lack of formal death certificate.
New York Aug 10 The stock market rebounded at the opening after yesterday’s sharp break caused by a higher rediscount rate. General Electric Union Pacific American Telephone and others led gains of 1 to 7 dollars with heavy trading as traders offered fresh stock into strength and some leaders pulled back from intrahour highs.
The Land of Soviets pilot from Moscow to New York landed in Krasnoyarsk this afternoon after a swift crossing of Central Siberia from Novosibirsk. The aircraft completed the leg in excellent time, demonstrating the efficiency of early long distance air travel.
William La Varre publisher of four South Carolina and Georgia papers sues International Paper and its power unit for 2.5 million dollars. Case moved from state circuit court to the U S district court in eastern South Carolina. Plaintiff says defendants failed to honor a loan agreement.
Mrs Adolphe Menjou also known as Kathryn Carver was admitted to an American hospital in Paris after a sudden illness on Thursday. Her doctors report her condition as not serious and expect discharge in five or six days.
Thousands gathered in Highlands North Carolina to honor founder Samuel T. Kelsey and celebrate the opening of Highway No. 28. Bobby Jones, famed golfer, was to play the first nine holes of Highlands new golf course built largely by Atlanta capital. Continuous program featured a monument unveiling and multiple speeches, capped by a large barbecue dinner.
In Beverly Massachusetts on August 19 burglars robbed the summer home of Sydney Hutchinson of Philadelphia. Jewel loot valued at 150000 dollars included a 100000 dollar diamond necklace owned by Mrs Hutchinson. The theft woke her with a flashlight reflection. intruders fled. Several bedrooms were ransacked. Police called it the largest jewel theft on the North Shore.
Raleigh reports eighty four new inmates admitted to the state prison in July. The record peak for a month is 122 admissions in March.
Federal Prohibition Agent Willard Mogland, just back from a suspension, faces a warrant for assault and battery on a 60 year old Spanish American War veteran. The raid at John Randecker’s restaurant left a black eye and bruised nose. three accompanying agents admitted a struggle but denied the hitting. Randecker was held on 1500 dollar bond for selling liquor as Mogland fled before the hearing. The raid occurred Mogland’s first day back on duty after suspension. Yellowley offered no immediate discipline plan.
Washington Aug 10 AP The Senate Finance Committee explores reductions to House tariff increases chiefly on industrial products while farming duties like wool see adjustments. Raw wool remains at a higher rate, with a shift back toward the 31 to 34 cent range. minor changes to manufactured wool duties unclear. Scheel proposes basing rates on labor costs, a new idea gaining traction among some Republicans.
In Columbus on August 10, the defense challenged the autopsy of Theora M. Hix as incomplete and argued narcotics testimony should show motive. They cited narcotics used by Snook or Hix and blamed the coroner for improper handling. Dr Snook testified the girl attacked him in his car and he struck with a hammer to defend himself.
Guilford College president Dr. Raymond Binford reported to the Yearly Meeting of Friends that assets rose from 435000 in 1918 to 1025000 in 1928, endowment from 101000 to 575000, income from 21090 to 77000, and students from 130 to 322 as the school expanded toward an A grade standing. The graduating class reached 61. The meeting endorsed continuing the A grade program despite a $17000 shortfall in the past year. Dr. Elbert Russell urged adherence to Christian standards amid social change.
In Newark New Jersey a badly charred body was found in a burning car at the city dump. Authorities believe it was the victim of a gangster ride with two men driving off in a second vehicle before the blaze. The car had no license plates and the engine number was tampered with. The body was taken to the morgue for autopsy.
George, Duke of Leuchtendern, grandson of Nicholas I, who sheltered the presumed Grand Duchess Anastasia, died at his castle near Munich at age 57.
Howard L. Clark assistant editor of the Manufacturers Record tells a round table on southern industrialization that the region still holds vast unutilized wealth. Richard H. Edmunds editor prepared the survey noting current gains but much remains to be done and future potential is vast.
Beaufort county post 15 American Legion plans to enter the state parade in Raleigh wearing pajamas. The Beaufort post decided at a meeting last night to don the light weight garments and arranged the appearance details.
Fritz Mercur of Bethlehem PA, ranked seventh, defeated John Doeg of Santa Monica CA, ranked eighth, in the Meadow Club invitation tournament final with scores of 6-4 6-3 6-4.
President Hoover spent his 55th birthday in rest and recreation at his Rapidan River camp in the Blue Ridge mountains. The group included Mrs Hoover and son Allan, along with two agency heads Secretary Hyde and Hugh S. Cumming, plus Lindberghs and other guests and aides.
Three Clarke brothers and partner were sentenced for wrecking the Clarke brothers private bank which failed with liabilities around 5.01 million dollars. James Rae Clarke received eight years in a federal prison, with a related state term suspended. Philip L Clarke Hudson Clarke Jr and John F Booker got a year and a day. Hudson Clarke Jr. had his sentence commuted to two years probation.
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