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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
2
A fragmented high point era column notes political graft in Holland humor about liquor exports from New York and sports jokes. It references a French airplane maker foreseeing widespread flight, mentions Japs and Chinese tensions, insurance rates rising, and a punchline about a missing spoonless silverware set at a picnic.
A lighthearted look at lunch trays and noon meals contrasts with a North Carolina correspondent’s note on radio intrusion into convention debates. The piece laments overfull plates and lingering leftovers while warning about political speeches broadcast where guests stay unaware of their words.
City council moves to limit parking on Main between English and Commerce and on Washington from Main to Wrenn and on Commerce from Main to Wrenn to 45 minutes. The rule aims to keep traffic moving in the principal shopping district, forcing long-stay parkers to seek other spaces and benefiting shoppers and stores. The ordinance is designed to reduce congestion and improve turnover, though it may not drastically cut total car numbers at any hour.
In 21 hours 48 minutes Lieut Maughan sped from New York to San Francisco signaling a leap in rapid transit. A century ago such a crossing would take months by covered wagon, illustrating how technologies compress time and reshapes interstate policy and non interference.
An analysis warns that religion will not decide a Smith presidency if nominated by the Democrats. The piece argues the party must name a candidate who can win broad support beyond Eastside New York politics, or Coolidge may retain the presidency. It notes little chance of Smith’s nomination and hints at a broader political struggle.
The convention adjourned early to let the platform committee work, with 16 candidates listed including Cox and Smith among others. Delegates, few on the floor, faced rising hotel bills and a potential showdown on candidates as security and staff restricted access while outside the weather warmed.
The committee room filled with acrimony as leaders debated during a long night. The scene ended with all seeking unity, as Mr Bryan urged divine guidance and the convention agreed to adjourn until 3 PM for further talks.
New York June 28 Cotton goods show very light demand in unfinished and dull print cloths and sheetings. Mills plan ten day closure over holidays with curtailment rising. May output at 40.5 percent capacity finishing near 50 percent. Prices in primary markets vary with prints, denim and gingham ranges noted.
Franklin D. Roosevelt says delegates will decide the Ku Klux Klan issue without linking it to candidates. He notes Smith supporters may split, with some favoring naming the Klan and others not. McAdoo and Underwood delegates are expected to be divided as well, leaving no firm clearest slant among candidates.
Reports from Paris say Mary Travis Mary Garden will play a young girl in an upcoming opera next season. She is currently rehearsing and keeping fit, spending hours daily on the tennis courts at her Monte Carlo summer home and taking a dip in her own swimming pool each day.
New York June 28 The cotton market opened steady but declined seven to twelve points with Liverpool closed, keeping prices in a narrow range. July around 29.16 cents and October about 25.05 cents per pound.
The New Orleans cotton market opened quieter and easier, with first trades showing losses from yesterday's close. July at 27.35, October 24.30, December 24.02. Additional condition reports issued this morning ranged from 66.4 to 69.3 with indicated yields of 11,770,000 to 12,000,000 bales.
Wall Street opened with a strong tone as rails led gains with Nickel Plate advancing to a new 1924 top at 93. Chain store stocks remained buoyant with Kresge reaching new peak prices. Department stores Woolworth Schulte and Jewel Tea preferred advanced while some oils edged lower.
Chicago grain markets opened with wheat down as rains in the spring crop belt across the Canadian line weighed on prices. September contracts moved around 1.15% and later slipped again. Corn rose across the board with oats mirroring gains while provisions stayed quiet.
Democratic committee members sparred over whether to name the Ku Klux Klan in the platform. Bryan and Garrett opposed it arguing it would wreck the party. others insisted on naming the Klan to avoid populist fear. Debate grew then adjourned as daylight approached.
Salisbury June 28 Wachovia Bank and Trust Company today took over the Salisbury Bank and Trust Company under an agreement reached last night. Business was conducted as usual with the local bank under Wachovia officials. W E B McWhorter president of the Salisbury bank said the bank is solvent but past conditions prompted the relationship with Wachovia. Wachovia will operate the Salisbury branch under the agreement terms.
Billie Hayes, son of Dr and Mrs W A Hayes, fell and broke his collar bone while playing with boys on Louise Avenue yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the hospital and the bone reset by Dr B Hiatt. The accident occurred when he and friends were riding a lying genny. Weather outlook for the week summarizes the South Atlantic and Gulf states with partly cloudy skies and possible showers, near normal temperatures.
LITTLE ROCK Ark June 28 Arkansas ratified the proposed federal child labor amendment becoming the first state to approve it by a 15 to 13 Senate vote. The House had voted to ratify yesterday.
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