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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1930
Page
1
In Wadesboro area a 46 year old Anson County farmer and newspaper carrier W Stokes Covington was found dead at home. Shotgun near him and a slash wound appeared to have killed him though no bloodless knife injury was found. Coroner's jury remained puzzled by the death.
Mary Jones born in Cork Ireland celebrated her 100th birthday last May 1. The aging fighter for workers died after a long decline with only one close friend, Mrs. Walter Burgess, at her side in a cottage near the capital. News spread to thousands who revered her as a stalwart union ally.
The seventy first congress began its final session with brief meetings and a flurry of bill introductions. Demonstrators clashed with police outside the Capitol, six were arrested and dispersed with tear gas. Senator-elect Davis was absent as Nye announced considering seating questions and investigations.
The Interdepartmental Postoffice Site Committee in Washington chose a site at Mamang Green streets in High Point, 200 by 220 feet, offered at 120000. Postmaster O R York welcomed the decision predicting construction could start within months and noting the three street frontages for three entrances. He praised the price as reasonable and said location near the current office is convenient.
Asheville North Carolina faces a financial bind after Central Bank and Trust failed to open ten days ago. The city paid bond maturities totaling 129 789.50 and issued payroll checks late in the day while commissioners seek a solution to the ongoing deficit.
Washington dispatch reports James J. Davis failed to appear today to be sworn in as a senator from Pennsylvania. The absence sparked questions about the swearing in process and congressional seating procedures.
Federal punishments for bootleggers and rum runners rose in the last fiscal year. The Mitchell report notes 27,709 jail and prison sentences in 1930, 5,107 more than 1929, and 29 vessels seized, mostly British, amid revived high seas smuggling.
A miner buried 72 hours after a coal mine collapse near Kastrop of Dortmund remains alive and is fed via an air tube. Milk and beef tea are delivered through compressed air, with the miner catching food in his shoe. His companion is believed dead.
A large fire in Newark New Jersey destroyed the main structure of the Second Presbyterian Church. The blaze caused property damage estimated at 260000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames throughout the day.
The labor leader Mary Harris Jones known as Mother Jones will be buried in Mt Olive union miners cemetery near Virden mine riot memorial. Her will specifies burial beside her “boys” and cites her Irish birthplace in County Cork.
A crowd of several hundred, some self identifying as communists, gathered before the capitol with placards calling to release political prisoners and oppose fingerprinting and registration. Capitol police tore down the placards, snatched them, and jostled demonstrators amid sporadic fighting that was quickly stopped.
In Danville Virginia the Schoolfield mills reopened with about 400 non union workers entering gates under increased military guard. Five patrols of soldiers with fixed bayonets monitored the area after Governor Pollard visited. Picket line conditions remained quiet as protections around the Wynn hotel were heightened following earlier disturbances.
Nash County coroner rules a shotgun duel that killed two men does not require an investigation. The incident near Lucky Mount is noted with limited official comment and no further inquiry planned.
Secretary Hurley reported the army more efficient than at any time since the World War while warning that continued transfers to expand the air corps, stalled pay adjustments, and depletion of other arms could jeopardize readiness. He noted air corps progress on the five year program due 1938 and urged stopping depletion to avoid reorganization of national defense.
In Greensboro North Carolina the state pursues $100000 from Mason W Gant former clerk of court and pension board chair for misapplying $59340 in Confederate pension funds Auditor R C Carter testified on the timing of pension warrants issued after beneficiaries death Warrants admitted into evidence The Aetna Surety and Casualty Company bond holder is co defendant Hearings are expected to continue through the week.
Tarboro scene reports 71 year old farmer W L Gay was struck on a busy street and died later in a local hospital with severe injuries.
City officials suspend operations Friday afternoon to allow city workers to attend a charity football game between the All Stars and the High Point College Purple Panthers at 2 30 pm on the high school field. An expected 2500 to 3000 spectators will watch while funds go to the poor and needy. Coaches Beall and staff say the Panthers cannot win but promise a good game with free field and uniforms.
In Macomb Illinois Ed win Veril a 28 year old Canton man who had been arrested for loitering suddenly turned violent firing from a hidden automatic pistol in his sleeve. Policemen Edward Whitlesley Ernest Bowman Luthie Jackson were wounded or killed as Veril tried to flee. Bowman regained strength to shoot Veril in the back ending the gunman’s charge.
Chicago prosecutors and police pressed raids on five alleged Capone hideouts led by Judge John H. Lyle and investigator Patrick Roche but found no sign of Alfonso Capone who remained at large. Evidence recovered included Capone initials on clothing and pajamas in Willie Heeney’s apartment and near Ernestine Caru’s home. Lyle criticized police for not capturing him and warned Capone’s political influence in Chicago must be checked.
Potatoes trade in Chicago shows steady to slow activity with 107 shipments on track 357 and weekend totals 107. Wisconsin round whites bring 1.40 to 1.55 per cwt, Idaho Russets No 1 at 1.70 to 1.95, and Colorado McClures at 1.60 to 1.90 for branded lots with slight freezing noted.
The New York Churchmen's Association debated whether to invite Ben Lindsey of Denver to lecture on marriage. Bishop Manning urged withdrawal, while Dr. Gilbert and the committee pressed ahead. Lindsey agreed to attend and await the vote outcome as the group considered a substitute reading from Lindseys book.
Tramps near Ashland Wisconsin awoke to find sausages and hams hanging from trees after a meat truck wreck hurled the meat into the air. Investigators report bundles stuck on branches and scattered meat along the roadside.
In Glasgow on December 1 the Conciliation Board adjourned without resolution between Scottish coal mine owners and miners who quit work. National Union of Scottish mine workers president James Doonan urged the men to stay firm and await further instructions as a delegate conference is planned for tomorrow.
A masked bandit followed W. A. Browning to the rear of his filling station in Burlington on December 1 and held him up with a gun, taking between 375 and 1600 dollars. He missed 190 dollars in another pocket.
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