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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1924
Page
3
A 1924 High Point column presents brief witticisms and anecdotes from the Associated Press era. Items touch on misfortune, crime notes, social quirks, and social commentary, including a St Louis insurance miss, a Chicago poker robbery reference, and reflections on work, wit, and human nature.
A 1924 NEA Service poem urges persistence over luck, urging readers to keep at tasks and be proactive. The rest discusses a Chicago court case, Governor Smith of New York, and a Kentucky incident involving a man who helped a stranger with a suitcase then faced a fatal reaction.
The Federal Council of Churches voices militant concern over dollar diplomacy in Latin America. Dr Sidney L Gulick condemns the Japanese exclusion act and warns of grave international consequences. Samuel G Inman echoes calls to reassess U S policy toward Caribbean and Central American nations amid military and financial influence.
The report of the commissioner of internal revenue lists North Carolina fifth in the nation for the year ending June 4, with payments totaling 158 million dollars. The rise from sixth last year and passing Ohio reflect broad industrial gains, and overall tax revenue increased by about 18 million. Tobacco taxes stood at about 120 million, leaving growth due to other industries. The data suggest continued economic improvement in North Carolina despite a national downturn.
A special session aimed to settle bills for investigations from the 1923 regular session. Topics include the tuberculosis sanatorium treatment facility, lawyers fees totaling 3000 dollars, and the costly state printing bureau inquiry. While not all investigations prove worthwhile, they influence budgeting and potential reform.
The text notes that actual control is being effected by agents outside the committee for investigation. It urges legislators to consider the record of results and costs from prior investigations when deciding to embark on a new series.
Greensboro lawyer Allen Adams visited Otto Wood in Raleigh and reported the convict's cell resembled a college sophomore’s room. Adams says Wood occupies a high tech, well-equipped cell with pictures, reading material, a banklike setup, and armylike quarters, challenging any claims of harsh confinement. His visit aligns with Wood's letter criticizing prison conditions and suggests no need for further investigation.
A cottage near the Elwood hotel has been converted into a union bus station on Hast High street. The station will be open at all times and schedules will be provided by telephone. A taxi service will transport riders to the station, and seats are provided inside for patrons.
Reports from Strasbourg indicate German authorities’ precautions for the Offenbourg and Appenweier evacuation proved unnecessary. The population across the district showed indifference, with children possibly the only ones lamenting the soldiers’ departure.
Cairo reports last night disturbances at Port Sudan with martial law proclaimed. A unit of highland troops is due to arrive, and the law newspaper Slyassia declared today.
Lincoln Nebraska August 19 Gov Charles W Bryan accepted the democratic vice presidential nomination praising the platform as broad strong and progressive enough to satisfy equality before the law and to aid farmers and wage earners without factional division John W Davis the presidential nominee was described as in harmony with the platform and the party as a unit Bryan stressed agriculture as a basic industry and linked opposition to republican inaction on law and monopolies to lower living costs and protection of workers through government action He highlighted women's equal rights child welfare and labor needs while condemning war propaganda and urging strict public controls of natural resources and water power development He applauded Davis as a capable ally and urged unity for democracy through honest government and economic justice
The Senate pushed toward adjournment this week as a ports bill faces House action tonight. Senator Wilson’s tax on banked money and mortgages failed again on its second reading by 23 to 10. Debate over the child labor amendment highlighted a heated session as Senator Long withdraws the provision to permit youth work in select stores and shops amid partisan clashes.
New York Aug 19 Steve Kid Sullivan of Brooklyn defended his junior lightweight title against Vincent Pepper Martin in a 15 round bout at Queensboro FF C Long Island City winning on points. Martin was battered and clung to the ropes in the second round. Sullivan led every round in the sixth meeting between the boxers.
Raleigh Aug 19 The amendment to the blue sky law repealing the license and fee provisions for certain securities was passed by the senate. A bill for an office building opposite the capital passed and went to the house. A constitutional amendment to four year terms for sheriffs and coroners was defeated. The educational finance commission bill, with amendment, to investigate equalization funds distribution, was passed. The commission will include four men from the house and three from the senate and report in 1925. The Hicks amendment requires two land owner members.
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb faced the Frank s murder trial as courtly decorum prevailed. Expert witness Dr Krohn testified he had not formed a formal opinion on the defendants mentalities since June 1, and defense exaggerations were misrepresented by reporters. The day planned to move to opening and closing arguments on the mitigation theory.
A reflective essay argues that institutions and conditions mirror the public mood. It notes the poor envy the rich, voters’ apathy signals political corruption, and graft arises from everyday dishonesty. The piece contends government mirrors the average citizen and ethics rise or fall with the people.
Australia’s Department of Labor and Industry advertises for 20 million newcomers. With a population of about five and a half million and vast land resources, the country eyes a future among the world’s leading powers as Europe endures generations of war burden. The outlook places Australia among America, Brazil, China, and Russia.
Leading iron and steel makers across Europe including Germany unite to protect against American steel imports at lower prices. The article predicts a future industrial United States of Europe within twenty years and an eventual political union, arguing diverse races coexist in America but questions if they can in Europe.
An American tourist era in Germany fades as currency stabilization drives costs. In Hamburg a bath-room hotel room costs $5 daily, lunch for two with beer about $5, likely a large beer draw. The government repealed strict beer limits, boosting prices.
Officials caution that August sees the highest risk of grade crossing accidents. The warning stresses that beating a train is unlikely and that the danger zone sits just feet from the tracks. Drivers are urged to slow down and stay safe even near crossings.
In July the N Exchange traded over 24 million shares, nearly double July last year. Analysts say market activity signals a three to six month lead on business cycles, with gains ahead followed by caution as sentiment turns.
Chinese banker Lee Yuk Tin arrives in New York to display relics buried 1,000 years before King Tut. The artifacts from near Canton include jade bronze and porcelain carved in fine detail, said to reveal ancient Chinese civilization and debt systems.
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