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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
Italian soldiers exchanged fire with a crowd after an attack with knives. One worker was killed and twelve wounded as images of turmoil spread. Socialists in Naples planned a 24 hour strike, with newspapers resuming after a suspension.
Paris dispatch reports former German chancellor Phillip Scheidemann calling on Germany to fulfill treaty terms. He notes surrender of prisoners and trial of officers as key issues, admits delivering officers is hateful but necessary, and believes Franco-German relations will normalize in the future.
News from Washington reports fuel administrator Garfield urging uniform coal rationing while Midwest states push for nationwide parity. Iowa Missouri Nebraska South Dakota and Kansas win a 59 percent boost in allocations as lawmakers and union officials face court actions over strike enforcement in a tense national scene.
Rome dispatch says Italian regulars will occupy Fiume and nearby territory per the 1915 London treaty. Captain Gabrielle D Ass D Annunzio's volunteers will withdraw under an agreement reached in negotiations between London and Paris.
In Paris a three nation agreement prepared by American French and British peace representatives aims to solve the Adriatic question. Frank L Polk and Premier Clemenceau are reported as having signed the document, with submission to Italy anticipated.
State department officials said they had no information about an Adriatic agreement reported by London dispatches as prepared by the supreme council in Paris for Italy.
Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, detained in Washington, await deportation and will be sent to Russia at the earliest moment possible. Commissioner general Anthony Caminetti stated the United States can deport aliens to Russia even without recognizing the Soviet government, despite defense lawyers’ claims.
Grand Rapids December 4 federal court updates show nearly all of 135 indicted in the Trueman H. Newberry Senate election graft probe either signed arraignments or awaiting arraignment. A new group called the 135 Republican Club gathers, with members wearing blue buttons bearing a provocative message.
London dispatch quotes Berlin envoy reporting that Former Emperor William doubts Allies will bring him to trial or affect his future. Sources say he seems lethargic and not preparing or concentrating on surrender notes despite talks Allies would offer court full cooperation.
Local lodge of Elks holds its annual lodge of sorrow to honor departed brethren. Memorial service Sunday at 3 30 p m in the Ellis high school auditorium features McKinley Pritchard Asheville attorney as principal speaker. R B White Jr to be eulogized. Public urged to attend.
Oklahoma City, Dec 4. Governor Robertson canceled his request for troops to guard mine properties after learning two companies of negro infantrymen would be sent to the state from Columbus, New Mexico.
Washington December 4 Attorney General Palmer announced the abandonment of governmental efforts to control the distribution and sale of sugar. Mrs. E M Shipman is visiting in Washington.
Merchants of High Point decide to keep stores open after 4 pm while using no coal or gas for heating. Senators and fuel officials cited unclear rules as leaders seek legal guidance and Greensboro precedents. Mayor says lights may be used under latest Atlanta fuel committee interpretation as long as coal is conserved.
New Orleans reports the historic opera house built in 1859 was completely destroyed by fire early today. No casualties were reported and the total loss remains undetermined.
Chicago reports preparations to conserve fuel as coal reserves dwindle and miners remain on strike for 34 days. Large operators ready a new scale offering larger concessions than the 14 percent increase proposed by the fuel administration, while Nebraska towns burn fence posts.
Atlanta dispatch reports the regional coal committee ruling allows exempt stores to sell tobaccos soft drinks candy and many articles after 4 p m provided no extra lighting heat or power is used beyond food drug or other exempted items. The order covers drug stores hotels restaurants and similar outlets with existing exemptions and may be issued with further interpretations of the original ruling.
Washington December 4 Rear Admiral Grayson reports President Wilson continues to improve and may sign papers. Kansas City December 4 a sawed off shotgun used in a Black Hand assault harms Pasquall Calamia 55 Italian nightwatchman for the railroad company as he goes to work. assailant fled.
Friends in the city note that Squire N. W. Beeson, confined at home on North Main Street due to illness, is considerably better today and expects to be out again soon.
Juarez Mexico December 4 officials seek confirmation of reports that Villa has been captured by his own band and is being held for ransom. Civil and military authorities pursue verification through every channel as the tale circulates in the border city.
Washington reports President Wilson seeks Senate confirmation of Joshua Y. Alexander of Missouri to the cabinet post of Secretary of Commerce succeeding William C. Redfield. The nomination aims to fill the vacant position and advance the administration’s commercial policy.
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