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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
1
In Cincinnati a motorist's careless act leaves a boy paralyzed from the waist down for five weeks. Doctors and nurses report the child endures ongoing pain while being treated in hospital as the incident is investigated.
Mc Kinley Pritchard of Asheville spoke at High Point High School auditorium for the annual Lodge of Sorrow of High Point lodge No. 1155 Elks. He stressed Americanism, Elks wartime service, and charity, while noting family ties to Judge Peter C. Pritchard and urging support for Christmas orphan relief.
Paris reports the Allies agreed to modify key protocol terms for the peace treaty with Germany. A Hague tribunal will decide if delivering tonnage owed would cripple Germany. The Baltic evacuation clause and post treaty military measures were dropped. Baron von Leisner to receive note. Ambassador Wallace likely to sign for the United States.
The Imperator now under the British flag is not allowed to sail from New York while the railroad administration investigates charges that the liner took 6 000 tons of coal instead of the permitted 2 500 tons. Prosecution under the Lever food control act may follow if facts warrant.
A bill before the Chamber of Deputies proposes repatriating the bodies of former Emperors Pedro I and Pedro II and Empress Leopoldina from Portugal. Similar prior proposals failed to gain action.
Washington reports no decision on the constitutionality of the war time prohibition act and the Volstead enforcement act. The Supreme Court postponed ruling, with no clear date for a verdict, as Monday is the regular opinion day and a decision unlikely before next Monday.
Republican leaders from every state arrived in Washington to shape candidates and policies ahead of the Republican National Committee meeting. Talks focus on choosing a time and place for the 1926 convention, with Chicago and St Louis vying for the honor as Will Hays and officials join discussions.
St Marys Episcopal church reported more than 2000 dollars of its 3600 dollar quota in a local drive part of a nationwide Episcopal canvass. The committee said uncalled residents would be contacted later as meetings in the church boosted campaign interest. The remainder was expected to be raised easily.
President Wilson writes Senator Fall to oppose a resolution asking to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico. He argues such action would reverse constitutional practice and hinder foreign affairs. Senate leaders then defer further action, directing MexicAN policy to the president.
President Wilson plans a letter to Senator Fall on the Mexican situation as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee again defers action on Fall's resolution to sever diplomatic relations with Carranza's government. Chairman Lodge notes delay follows Fall's request for a presidential communication before further discussion.
Ruby Brown age 19 died at her parents home on East Russell street extension Sunday morning after a week long pneumonia illness. A member of East End Methodist Episcopal church she attended Sunday school regularly. Funeral by Rev. W A Barber was held at the home at 2 PM and burial followed at Oakwood cemetery.
Dr Charlotte Szecsi, a woman physician, was sentenced to two months in prison for refusing to rent an apartment unless the prospective tenant bought furniture for 100000 crowns. The court acted as part of a broader effort to ease city housing congestion.
The White House issued a formal statement expressing hope for a settlement of the controversy among miners, operators, and the government by tomorrow. The statement signals renewed government mediation as negotiations continue in Washington.
High Point merchants will keep stores open until 6 PM or later but will not use fuel after 4 PM today. President G. W. Clark cites intention to follow regulations amid confusion over regional orders and coal versus water power classifications. The dispute involves miners operators and the government, with a proposed settlement expected Tuesday afternoon.
Captain Edmond George Chamberlain, Marine aviator, had his dismissal approved by Secretary Daniels for sensational claims of defeating a superior German air force on the western front. He alleged July 28 over the British front he fought 12 German planes, destroyed five, damaged two, and scattered a detachment of soldiers after landing.
General Pershing praised southern troops for valor and discipline during World War I as the opening program for the Southern Commercial Congress featured his speech. He was greeted with an ovation on arrival as attendees planned a harbor sightseeing trip and a banquet that evening.
Gabrielle D Annunzio told reporters he is not preparing an expedition against Spala or Laibach and gave his word of honor that the statement is true.
Indianapolis December 8 The federal grand jury convened by U S District Judge Anderson to consider alleged Lever Act and anti trust violations by coal operators miners and dealers in the coal strike will not be empanelled today and may be postponed to tomorrow Officials cited pending conferences with Attorney General Palmer and did not confirm a new date.
A house military sub committee led by Representative Anthony of Kansas approved a peace time regular army plan totaling 300000 troops and 18000 officers. Combatant forces would number 250600, as the bill frames a broad reorganization. Also noted were coal strike tensions and cotton market firmness amid weather and supply concerns.
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