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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1924
Page
2
A Sunday newspaper column notes the prince’s U S visit and contrasts it with Mars and Eddie Windsor's American vacation. It highlights headlines about crime, politics, and society, mentioning Darrow's appeal, western farmers, and violence in China. Five die or wounded after rioting, while safety and law topics spread across pages.
A shoddy election issue is raised as Governor Bryan attacks national defense plans with Davis endorsing them. The piece argues the war department and administration are criticized by Democratic papers, while the U S navy and disarmament stance show no imperial aims. It notes economic reviews from Dun and Bradstreet on production, prices, and demand, and ends by criticizing road and school bond politics amid state approval of current plans.
I M Meekins the GOP gubernatorial nominee opened his campaign with a two hour stump speech at Asheboro. He attacked banking safety failures in the state and criticized Stacey Wade on stock sales while urging reforms. He favored abandoning primaries and adopting the Australian ballot in all elections.
City accelerates talks to build a new high school to serve an estimated 5,500 students as school opens in September. High Point College backed by the Methodist Protestant church plans its first session within ten days, underscoring the need for funding and rapid action to expand educational facilities.
Fifty lots in the Hoffman estate were sold at auction by Grimes and Clark of High Point for about 11500. The sale drew many bidders and the price was viewed as unusually good. Grimes and Clark plan to offer Hillsdale near the Greensboro road beyond the Methodist Protestant college next Monday at 10 o clock, promising another major High Point sale.
A 63 pound Carolina Bradford watermelon, one of the season’s largest, was brought to The Enterprise by C. M. Taylor of New Market township Randolph County. The melon came from the late Martin V. Taylor estate where the farm once produced oversized melons. After his death, few have matched those giant fruits until this year’s Taylor crop.
Funeral services for Mrs A J Sizemore who died yesterday will be held at Fairfield church this afternoon at 1 o clock. Rev L Ruthi of this city will conduct the services.
Local delegates from High Point head to Asheville for the state American Legion convention beginning tomorrow. About 5,000 attendees are expected with 2 silver loving cups for membership gains. Wade Phillips and R G Cherry are top contenders for state commander amid an strong program and guest dignitaries.
Mr and Mrs Ben Sheppard with George Stevenson completed a 4000 mile motor journey through southern eastern and western states into Canada. They left Raleigh July 10 and reached Winnipeg a month later. They praised North Carolina roads and noted rough stretches between Richmond and Henderson NC. They visited North Carolina Virginia DC Maryland Pennsylvania Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York Indiana West Virginia Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and Canada up to Winnipeg.
J P Myers, longtime High Point patrolman, is promoted to captain as the department adopts an eight hour shift system starting September 1. J Eller has been elected a patrolman and will begin duties Monday. New schedule assigns captains and patrolmen to shifts across Sunday night and September 1.
Illinois governor directs militia to quell Herrin violence as six men die in clashes. Sheriff Galligan, who kept hospital wards calm, reports wounded moved and Shelton suspects held for investigation. National Guard mobilized from Carbondale to Herrin under Maj. Gen. Robert W. Davis. more troops en route.
Springfield unit of the 130th Infantry Salem commanded by Captain Harold M. Bigelow is ordered to Herrin. Carbondale National Guard also heads to Herrin as Major Robert W. Davis reports Sheriff Galligan and his forces barricaded in Herrin hospital and appeals for troops were sent to Governor Small and General Black.
Judge Sibley in Atlanta federal court extended Joseph A. McCord as governor of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank by twenty days to file an answer to suit by Pascagoula National Bank. The suit seeks an interlocutory instruction to restrain enforcement of the par clearance or exchange collection system now in effect.
The French government telegraphed General Degoudle commander of the French troops on the Rhine to prepare for the evacuation of the Dortand area. The move is estimated to take three weeks or more as soldiers await the departure of the French control, a process described as highly complicated.
Washington reported a hurricane wrecked about one hundred homes in St Thomas Virgin Islands yesterday causing $25,000 in damage. No casualties were reported. The American Red Cross cabled $1,000 to aid the St Thomas chapter while naval authorities assist the sufferers.
The weather bureau issued a storm advisory at 10:30 p m stating a tropical storm with hurricane force winds about 200 miles east northeast of Turks Island is moving northwestward toward the area.
Helena Aug 30 Associate Justice Charles H Cooper of the Montana Supreme Court and Attorney General Wellington D Rankin resigned late this afternoon Governor Joseph M Dixon promptly accepted both resignations and named Rankin to fill the unexpired term of Justice Cooper resulting in a swift judicial succession
Crowds packed the White House grounds and sidewalks as the visiting prince, welcomed by President Coolidge and family, thanked Washington for the cordial reception on a hot day before boarding his special train amid cheering and police control.
Raymond Odell Elliott aged 16 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Eliott of 212 Ragan Street, died Saturday at 11 am. Born February 12, 1923 in Guilford County, he is survived by three sisters. Funeral at home at 10 am with Rev. Jones presiding. Body to Mt. Ebal Cemetery in Davidson County for interment.
Mr and Mrs Tyndall travel through New York State visiting friends and relatives. They have spent two weeks in Binghamton and Saratoga Springs then plan to proceed to New York City and finally return to Wright Point. They drove by car reporting smooth progress despite Virginia tolls for travelers.
In adjourned Thursday session the city council decided to hire an engineer to survey and supervise the construction of an additional pipe line from the pumping station to the reservoir. The council also postponed penalties for non payment of special licenses until after September 15.
Professor A. S. Eddington contends that science overcomplicates the ordinary by dissecting simple acts and familiar phenomena. He echoes that everyday truths, like water and a skunk, reveal how complex interpretation can become when experts search for hidden factors.
The economist Sir William Beveridge argues that government intervention must encompass the entire production and distribution chain to be efficient, citing wartime English lessons on food control. The note is circulated for interest without endorsement.
Beveridge argues against placing so called experts in charge during wartime food control. He notes experts are often hindered by precedent and distance, praising common sense over rigid specialization. He criticizes economic superstition and the belief in strict rules about gold as folly.
Two white Thibet explorers, young engineers chasing wealth, uncover rich gold mines deep inside the interior. Their excitement turns to dismay as mysterious Thibetan superstition and unknown dangers arise around the discovery.
A special gold medal should be struck for Einar Owren and his wife of Attleboro Massachusetts. On an income of 35 dollars a week they raise one child while saving to build a two-factory home and purchasing a comfortable house from savings. The Owrens, immigrants from Denmark, have children who recently won health, beauty, and school prizes.
Thirty three labor banks report combined assets near 100 million dollars. Two months earlier twenty three banks held 68 million. The growth signals rising labor influence and questions which leader will unite the middle classes next.
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