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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
1
Premier Lloyd George told the house of commons Britain has placed in writing all terms it could concede to Ireland to win peace. He said the proposal represents the fullest concession and urged Irish leaders not to reject it, warning of renewed conflict with dire consequences.
In Dublin on August 19 Sinn Fein leaders directed attention to London as the Dail Eirean postponed replying to the British prime minister until Monday. Cork reports of an attack last night raised alarm over delays, with two Black and Tans seizing an IRA car and reprisals sparking diplomatic efforts to avert clashes.
Relieved residents fled to the hills as a wall of water from a cloudburst flooded Hatch and Santa Teresaa destroying every building in Hatch except one. No loss of life reported. Farmers guarded Rio Grande banks to oppose floodgate openings threatening crops.
The New York cotton market opened steady with prices up 1 to 3 points and later rose 12 to 15 points. December traded at 12.52 amid reports of a war finance corporation advance to southern bankers and higher southwest temperatures. Futures: October 12.99, December 13.42, January 13.48, March 13.75, May 33.86.
The census bureau reports 61,159,999,009 cigarettes manufactured in the United States last year, with 15,834,000,000 exported and about 46,000,000,000 for domestic use. Tobacco crop totaled 1,508,064,000 pounds on 1,894,400 acres, with leaf exports valued at 98,562,000 and tobacco product duties totaling 294,000,000, North Carolina contributing 108,448,000.
Tom Robbins John McManus Munroe Anthony and Robert Johnson all named as defendants were found guilty of gambling in Municipal court before Judge Walter Royal. Judgment suspended on costs. Police arrested them in a freight car near the circus grounds. Other rulings included Lenn Woodward convicted of larceny with 30 days in jail to the county roads, Clarence Gordon granted suspended judgment on vagrancy to work immediately, Frank Lacy acquitted of breach of peace, and Levy Rice given suspended judgment on costs for jumping on trains.
In Charlotte on August 19 the governor planned a public address at 3 p.m. as strikers and mill owners report partial easing of the six cotton mills walkout. Of about 4,000 workers who paused work after a June 1 shutdown, 1,600 had returned to looms and spindles, with both sides seeking progress toward reconciliation.
Berlin Aug 19 Chancellor Wirth presses to unite all Reichstag factions behind efforts to negotiate a peace treaty with the United States. Recent meetings include a major session Tuesday with Count Von Bernstorff, former ambassador at Washington, speaking for the democratic party.
Washington Aug 19 The House Military Committee laid the administration bill to make Major General Wood governor general of the Philippines without retiring from active duty on the table without a record vote. The move was described as setting a dangerous precedent by committee members.
Aug 19 reports Grover C Bergdoll the American draft evader reached Constance three days earlier and is staying at a hotel The Thuringia Zeitung says he came from Germany to avoid extradition and holds an American passport claiming he is safe from extradition
Bear Station Del Aug 19 Joseph P Grussemeyer and Roger Elderkin of the Wilmington police boast of a hunting trip near here claiming they killed eighty five blackbirds in one shot Grussemeyer is noted as a police fishing and gunning records holder and a noted teller of tall tales
A Cleveland dated blackmail letter threatens James A. Stillman with violence if $100,000 is not paid by September 1. The note, sent to the New York banker amid his divorce case with wife Mrs Fifi Potter Stillman, is now with post office inspectors.
A bid of 19 cents bought the first bale of the season’s cotton at auction in Charleston South Carolina. The bale came from Allendale and was sent by Thomas Lofton.
City officials and police unite to rid High Point of mosquitoes by urging property owners to clean up premises and remove breeding sites. Chief Blackwelder reports destruction of lowland breeding areas and asks residents to cut weeds and eliminate standing water. Police visit homes to enlist cooperation.
In Knoxville Tennessee an air of quiet settled after the Knox county jail was heavily guarded following the arrest of Frank Martin, a negro suspect in the attack on a young white girl on the way to her school. A search continued for a second suspect believed responsible. The victim was taken home to Dante and is reported resting better after the shock.
Murphy N C Aug 19 Two deputy sheriffs were killed and others wounded when trying to arrest moonshiners at Kesselburg Bridge on Nodla river last night. Charles Watkins special deputy was killed outright Allen Dean died this morning Ben Fox expected to recover. A posse searches for Pearl Hall and Garland Haney who were said to be seriously injured during the exchange of fire.
Prohibition Officer Earl Thompson in Tampa announces chalk dust will be sprinkled on school steps to brand lovers seen at dark corners in the evening. He urges couples to use private verandas or nearby neighbors' homes and stay away from school buildings. he notes some older individuals also engage in mooning near the steps.
In Barnstable a mob of about two hundred people stormed the Buzzards Bay jail to seize three Cape Verde Island and Negro prisoners accused of highway robbery and assault. Deputies fired warning shots to deter the crowd which gathered with ropes and automobiles before dispersing after a tense stand.
Members of the Triangle Typo thetae job printers in High Point Greensboro and Winston Salem will hold their annual picnic at Dunlap Springs tomorrow. Wives and lady friends accompany the group. The event features athletics music and other activities with a noon dinner and a group photograph to follow. Printing offices in the three cities will close for the day.
A National Reform Association committee including Dr. James Martin of Pittsburgh General Superintendent Sam Small of Atlanta and Dr. John Clarris will visit Atlanta to consider it as the site for the fourth Christian citizenship conference Winona Lake Indiana is the other point under consideration for the gathering scheduled in the near future.
In Washington the Senate approved an amendment to the federal aid road bill by 28 to 22 reducing the next years construction appropriation from 100 million to 75 million dollars. The vote reflects a shift in funding priorities for highway projects across the nation.
In Borne Switzerland Aug 19 agents of the American legation and Swiss police have failed to locate Grover C Bergdoll the American draft evader reported to have fled from Germany to Switzerland.
A blaze swept the Pennsylvania railroad roundhouse in Erie on August 19, gutting about one third of the building and burning six of twenty engine stalls. The damage was estimated at 150000 dollars.
Washington August 19 the house ways and means committee approved more than sixty changes in the republican tax bill and agreed to eliminate taxes on proprietary medicines.
CHICAGO August 19 Mrs Wini fred Mason Buck daughter of late Congressman William FE Mason seeks the congressional seat left by her father's death. From a Loop office she launches a campaign with a $200 fund a brief platform and a smile advocating education over legislation and pledging independence from political machines.
High Point prepares for Dollar Day with widespread merchant participation and marked down merchandise. The event aims to draw shoppers from miles around as stores clear shelves for fall stock. Scout Week follows, featuring a parade, camping at Camp Kiwanian, and a camp presentation by the Kiwanis club, organized by Frederic A. Cummings.
James G Milbourne prominent horseman and Democratic leader dies suddenly at his home in Chester Pa He was 63 years old and owned top horses including Democracy the famous race horse from twenty years ago
High Point Rotarians plan a social picnic at Albion Millis farm on Thursday night September 1. Harry Raymond reports surplus cars and suggests inviting Rotary wives, a proposal met with approval.
Raleigh August 19 factions form within the Democratic party as former Secretary Josephus Daniels and Governor Cameron Morrison clash over tobacco tax rebates and state tax policy. The dispute centers on the tobacco company reductions and the actions of the state board of equalization with statements from A D Watts and Attorney General Manning.
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