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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
2
Raleigh officials were surprised that Sheriff Kearney of Vance County did not report on the three bombings linked to the Henderson strike. Troops could be sent back if requested, but with no sheriff report the state will not act. The capital hopes Henderson strikers remain quiet until Governor McLean returns.
Officials consider sending troops to Henderson only if the local sheriff requests aid to restore order. Bombings near the mill town have intensified tensions, though police reports do not link strikers to the attacks. Three mill overseers were victims, while officials stress violence could trigger troop deployment despite sheriff’s stance.
A three member board chaired by W. T. Lee with Attorney General Dennis G. Brummitt and Revenue Commissioner R. A. Doughleton is evaluating state corporations for taxation. Final valuations will be certified to counties on September 1, with hearings and meetings currently held privately.
In Deauville Jean Nash, wife of Paul Dubonnet, proclaims she will never marry again, stating she is happily married and through with divorces. She reflects on past marriages and asserts divorce can lead to happiness, while maintaining her celebrated status as a stylish American.
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh August 26 A free for all race for lieutenant governor in 1928 is predicted by political observers here Entrants already include W H Burgwyn of Northampton R T Fountain of Edgecombe and Dr J W McGougan of Cumberland while others are known to be considering entering the race None of the prominent democrats or state officials would venture a prediction as to likely winner and at present it is regarded as anybodys race.
Weekly cotton statistics report totals warded to mills 43,000 bales with 27,000 American, stock 1,101,000 including 780,000 American, imports 22,000 with 3,000 American, and exports 10,000 with 2,000 American.
Charles F. Long of the Southern Furniture Exposition reports the past July market as the most successful yet with 28 percent higher attendance. He argues a new exposition building is needed to accommodate growing demand and future growth. Other leaders from Continental Furniture Winston-Salem Forsyth Furniture Lines and Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing back the trend and call for expansion to draw northern and eastern factories and larger buyers. Also noted are over 5,150,000 hunting licenses issued to Alaska and U S sportsmen last winter.
New York Aug. 26 Frank Kramer the referee and speedster is hailed as the Mauiade era’s top athlete. He won the bike sprint championship of America 18 times, 16 in a row, a record likely to stand forever. He started in 1895, ruled from 1901 to 1917, lost once in 1918 to Artie Spencer, then won again in 1921 before retiring undefeated.
Ancient Romans performed a yearly sacrifice to Sirius the dog star, believing the star's influence affected harvests and crop yields. The short note highlights a ritual linked to agricultural outcomes and celestial beliefs.
The New Orleans cotton market opened erratic and nervous with Liverpool cables lower. Early trades showed losses of 6 to 11 points as the market declined 16 to 18 points before recovering 10 to 11 points amid weather reports.
Fragmented text notes nitrous oxide as an anesthetic linked to Horace Wells and mentions an 19th century gas use. It references optimistic and pessimistic forecasts amid a broader Health Service survey about colds causing lost work days.
Lizzie Shelton who died recently near Lexington Kentucky may have been the only Black person ever eligible for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A vintage ad warns hot weather drains kidneys liver and bowels causing biliousness headaches and pimples. It condemns calomel as dangerous and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle nightly cleanser that avoids stomach upset and supports daily work without dietary limits.
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