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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
2
The piece notes ad representatives in New York and Chicago watching state reactions to Dr. McCain publicity, while predicting a dry year and criticizing income tax push. It mentions evangelist Ham, Filipino independence talks, rubber interests, Fayetteville police denial of murders, and a planned 20 percent federal surtax cut impacting speculation.
In western North Carolina mountains a long dry spell has not dried streams. Despite low water flows, numerous feeders keep rivers average at half normal. Tuckaseegee River rises from two sources and gains volume from 54 creeks before Sylva. Seepages and springs keep water plentiful for people and livestock. Waterworks and gravity-fed systems support towns and homes, proving droughts press but cannot erase mountain water wealth.
City commissioners debate delaying widening of a street already ordered, tying the issue to zoning and city planning. The piece argues for a planning commission to guide long term growth, noting potential five year postponement for land needed at East Commerce Street and the unusual proposals to obtain land without cost.
North Carolina Commander states the American Legion will not assist in prosecuting W. B. Cole for the murder of Legionnaire W. Mond Or mond. The solicitor should lead the case, ensuring a fair trial to protect public safety and state dignity without Legion involvement. The piece warns against Legion political power and Tamany leadership.
The New York mayor orders strict voter list inspections to ensure a near honest primary, a move seen as a political struggle within Tammany Hall. Governor Smith and Al Smith oppose a third term for Hylan, signaling a generation’s clash as Murphy succession looms and bosses contend who leads.
Prof R L Flowers explains Duke University near Durham nearly lost, records showing 3000 to 4000 acres purchased for future growth. Authorities prepared for a plant of immense size and expansion beyond the latest Duke gift, anticipating campus athletics and other uses as the city grows. The land secures room for an institution larger than any in the nation.
The article reports a large crowd honoring a deceased person, with defense plans for Cole to be submitted when court opens on October 5. A nephew of Rev. A. L. Ormond and Rockingham and Rocky Mount lawyers assist the solicitor and prosecutions in Nashville, with no official American Legion fund action, despite calls from Legion members. An intimate Ormond family friend consults with Solicitor Don Phillips. no jail telephone or special meals for Cole are confirmed.
New York August 18 speculative trading continued at the opening of the stock market with large blocks of major railroad issues changing hands at higher prices. Kansas City Southern leapt 7 1 4 points on reports it would soon lead a new southwestern merger plan and Norfolk and Western climbed to a 1925 high of 140.
About twenty five black suspects were released after police failed to identify the man who assaulted a 30-year-old white tuberculosis patient on a Sunset Mountain path. Sheriff Mitchell said the search for the 20-year-old, 5'8" tall assailant continues. The woman was found severely injured and taken to the sanatorium.
Miss Ederle, the young American girl, ready for the race, boards the tug La Marinie at her training camp amid a crowd of officials and reporters. She jokes about the skirt misstep and boards with a calm, lucky attitude as 100 people watch the departure.
New York Aug 18 The North American Newspaper Alliance reports that Gertrude Ederle collapsed at 3 58 p m after more than two thirds of her channel swim, while her yacht companion sent the message shortly after noon.
Dover England Aug 18 After six hours Miss Gertrude Egerke was exactly in the middle of the English Channel about ten miles from her starting point. She continued swimming with steady pace and rapid progress toward the opposite shore.
The American export line was sold to Export Steamship Corporation of New York by the Shipping Board for about $1,000,000. The New York bidders offer topped a Baltimore group and the buyer agrees to run the route for five years. Ports of sail are New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The cotton market opened barely steady, slipping 1 to 5 points after easy Liverpool cables and a private crop report. December futures fell to 23.58 early, then rebounded to 23.68 by the end of the first hour as covering and heat in the southwest supported prices.
In New Orleans on August 18 the cotton market opened quiet as Liverpool fell slightly. Early trades ran 1 to 3 points lower before recovering. October touched 22.77 and December 22.97 as traders factored a favorable crop outlook. A private crop estimate of 13,671,000 bales appeared near the open. The market held a waiting stance after the first half hour.
The leading Chicago wheat operator started selling at the market open and was quickly joined by prominent eastern houses buying. September and December fluctuated, dipping over a point before recovering as the market steadied. May also moved but retreated from its early gain. Corn opened slightly down then rose a touch before easing back to near the start.
Connie Mack and Barney Dreyfuss spent two hours in Forbes Field grandstand as leaders of the Athletics and Pirates, respectively. Mack, visiting Pittsburgh for the first time since 1896, voiced optimism that Pennsylvania could claim a World Series, praising his young Athletics and contrasting them with veteran Senators. He noted the Giants look less confident but still a factor as the race tightens to the wire.
MEMPHIS TEN Aug 18 Taking cognizance of newspaper reports that certain Nashville players had been approached in New Orleans John D Martin president of the Southern Association says he will leave for Nashville at once to conduct an investigation He sent a telegram to President Sloan and Manager Hamilton asking them to meet him in Nashville tomorrow morning and bring before him for questioning every member of the Nashville club
Raleigh August 18 The following certificates of incorporation were issued today by Secretary of State W N Everett Realtors Sales company Inc Asheville organized to defray expenses of Asheville real estate board delegates to conventions with authorized capital 5000 and 5000 subscribed by J T Bledsoe Gray Gorham B Frank Gudger and others of Asheville Liberty Amusement company High Point to maintain and operate theatres with authorized capital stock 100000 and 4600 subscribed by H A Cecil George B Crater and W W Cecil of High Point
Washington August 18 negotiations over Belgiums 480 million dollar war debt to the United States near a close. The Belgian and American debt commissions meet at 3 pm after a weekend adjournment both sides prepared to accept terms satisfactory to Belgium Parliament and the U S Congress. President Coolidge had talks with Mellon and Smoot in Plymouth Vermont and indicated a possible single sitting agreement. The Belgians sail home on the Majestic Saturday and Coolidges pencil statement said the conference would reconvene Tuesday at 3 pm with expected final accord.
Detectives were dispatched to Branchville by Governor McLeod to probe the death of E. J. Thomas, commander of the Branchville American Legion post, found hanged last night. The request came from Harry Mack vice commander and E. R. McIver state Legion commander. Details received by the governor’s office were scant.
Jack Dempsey stated he will not fight in any venue where Jack Kearns is involved after Kearns posted a forfeit in New York for a Dempsey Wills bout next year. Dempsey made the pledge in Los Angeles on August 18.
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