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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
4
A rambling column mocks the Atlanta regional coal committee over coal orders, jokes about pirates stealing a plane, idle miners and a post office motto, and notes the Greensboro merchants staying open until 6 in light of Garfield’s closing order.
A Pritish officer with Denikin's Russian army portrays brutal Soviet punishment methods including crucifixion, claiming Bolsheviks have crucified civilization and punish those not aligned with their regime.
The piece argues the government should seize mines and compel coal production amid wartime fuel regulation. It cites stalled negotiations between miners and operators, demands for wage increases, and a call for volunteers or government takeover to prevent a winter fuel crisis. Kansas sets an example with volunteer miners.
A public column argues for a firm U S ultimatum to Mexico to release Consular Agent William Jenkins held in Peubla. It also critiques the 1919 North Carolina tax reform act as unfair to farmers, urging fair assessment and protesting discriminatory taxes amidst wartime price spikes.
Chronology of notable dates includes 1825 birth of Pedro I of Brazil who ended slavery, 1845 abdication of Ferdinand II in Austria, 1869 Detroit women physicians organize, 1883 John G Carlisle elected Speaker, 1894 Britain warns Turkey over Armenian outrages, 1914 Austrians take Belgrade, 1915 Hamburg-America coal shipments violation case, 1916 heavy fighting near Monastir, 1917 German losses on the western front.
Tobacco grown near High Point by C. C. Moran sold on the Winston Salem market for over a dollar a pound this year. The piece argues High Point should establish a local tobacco market and aim for a first class season next year, citing numerous reasons.
Frederick E Farnsworth a Detroit born general secretary of the American Bankers Association is 67. Sir Alfred W Dale Liverpool vice chancellor and English education figure is 64. Louis C Crampton Seventh Michigan district congressman from Lapeer County is 44. Rev Dr Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Boston and Protestant Episcopal leader born in Geneva New York is 59.
David Lawrence warns Europe depends on the United States to rescue it after the war as it fears stepping back into conflict. He argues Europe should have considered this before engaging in the fighting.
Charles D. Walcott world renowned in science and secretary of the Smithsonian since 1907 has led the Geological Survey to its head and held posts at the National Museum Carnegie Institution and Federal Reclamation Service. He has earned degrees from many universities and memberships in major societies. The day lists sports racing shows and a court tennis match in Philadelphia and New York.
Seattle marks its semi centennial as the winter fair opens in Saskatoon and municipal elections are held in several Massachusetts cities. conventions begin in Minneapolis Montreal and New York City with prominent speakers. The dress industry convenes in Atlantic City under the Associated Dress Industries of America. South Dakota holds its first presidential preference primary meeting. The FTC considers a hearing on steel price basing point jurisdiction for Pittsburg.
A report recalls events from one year earlier as wounded soldiers reached New York aboard the Mauretania. King Nicholas was deposed by Montenegro's National Assembly, and President Wilson notified Congress of plans to attend the Peace Conference.
Scots longshoremen, famed for superstition, hold that placing eggs on a boat invites contrary winds, a belief noted among seafaring communities.
D W Martin longtime local police member resigns after several years of service leaving future plans unspecified.
Sigerware Stop Catarrh is a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. It claims to destroy the disease foundation and improves general health. $100 reward if it fails to cure. Druggists 75 cents. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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