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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1923
Page
2
The item riffs on quotations from Shakespeare and Proverbs, comments on Governor Cooper and a trial by jury, notes friction with the President, and criticizes North Carolina’s political leadership. It mentions a theater showing Ten Nights in a Barroom, bootlegging, and Cuba making its war loan payment to the United States with a pledge of full liquidation.
The piece notes Secretary Meredith suing Senator Brookhart for 30 cents for defamation of character amid ambiguous remarks on judgments. It comments on Virginia's Garrett case approach and Secretary Mellin's return from Europe, suggesting overseas outcomes and potential economic confusion impacting American policy.
The Charlotte case questions whether a labor union can be held liable for defaming remarks by its agents. It contrasts state law with federal could and discusses possible legislative shifts, inflation of duties on unions, and Coolidge’s cabinet leadership amid labor and political tensions.
The Fayetteville Observer and Durham Sun publisher A B De Mesquita died in an airplane accident, cutting short a young man who had recently acquired two papers in North Carolina. He had invested in his ventures and shown bold, hopeful spirit, earning warm regard from locals who welcomed his commitment to the state.
The article reports Alton P. Bonifant, acting as attorney for Bonifant, claiming he faced intimidation after court adjournment. Lawyers clash over venue and call for Garrett to testify, with Judge Witte to decide procedures at noon recess amid tense courtroom exchanges.
Market data shows August shipments with crossbanding and core stock details for poplar, including wide lots and varying foot counts. Cotton futures slide and rise amid rain signals while grains, oats, and oils shift. New York stocks open irregular with mixed rails, oils, and textiles in play.
Greensboro August preliminary hearing set in Clyde Tuttle case. Tuttle, a well known advertiser, is charged with the murder of ex Judge Charlie A Jones, his father in law. He is on $10 000 bond and may plead self defense. Only eyewitness is Mrs Tuttle. Judge Jones died after a 19 day illness. Funeral will be held at Mayfield near Austin in Randolph County.
The fragmented text suggests a question about Mr Coolidge seeking help with President Harding in government and whether this signals cabinet changes. It mentions Bob Lane but provides no clear facts or events to confirm any specific actions or appointments.
In Charlotte on August 21 approximately 2,000 spindles and looms will be moved to the newly acquired Cascade Mills plant in Mooresville to expand fine cotton production. Engineers Laskwood Greene plan the layouts at the Mooresville site, while part of Ipswich’s old jail is repurposed as a school for boys, a locally noted feasibility detail.
Attorneys for both sides argued before Governor Thomas G. McLeod on extradition pleas for four Augusta cotton firm members Barrett and Company. No warrants yet in Aiken County for alleged obtaining property under false pretenses. If granted, extradition would move to Atlanta where the four men plan to fight.
The funeral for Miss Avery Kirkman, who died Saturday in Philadelphia, was held at Home Orie Hast Washington Street at 10 AM led by Dr FE Mclarly and Rev WY AL Lambeth. Ministers extolled her noble character and tributes poured in from relatives and friends. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
POCOMORE C Y P, Md August 21 Mrs J B Bicking wife of Rev J B Bicking died today from shock and fright caused by a fire at the pastor’s home Saturday night. She had been in frail health. details say two men in custody were charged with arson and four other arrests mentioned.
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