Trial stories and civic notes color 1924 High Point page
The High Point Enterprise comments on prosecutions and public affairs in Mecklenburg County. It cites a vote to establish a tuberculosis sanatorium, Warfield’s debate over Muscle Shoals, senate amendments, a murder case with jury bias, Trinity College name protests, and views aligning with President Coolidge on the international program. It notes major college benefactors and ends with reflections on philanthropy and competition.
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Mecklenburg County
Five Million Dollar Estate Bequeathed Despite Bad Luck Not Refused
A five million dollar estate believed to bring misfortune to bearers was willed to new owners. As of press time, the bequest has not been refused. The higher rate for power approved by the corporation commission was largely granted to support education expansion in North Carolina.
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Corporation Commission
North Carolina
Baltimore delegation pushes for ocean ferry line to North Carolina
A Baltimore group advocates a new boat line to North Carolina, pressing vigorously for the project and highlighting the potential waterfront land prospects to attract investment and support.
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Baltimore
North Carolina
Henderson Critics Shaw for North Carolina Audience
Dr Archibald Henderson ridicules George Bernard Shaw before a North Carolina crowd. Shaw is described as one of Hendersons best assets and the performance draws attention for its sharp wit and strong critique.
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Archibald Henderson
George Bernard Shaw
North Carolina
Dr. Henderson
Duke sheds control as Southern Power shares rise
The article notes Duke giving up his controlling stake in Southern Power, prompting a likely upbeat Wall Street reading of higher profits from a concentrated Duke interest. It also mentions varied reactions to global events affecting travel and religion. A scientist disputing Franklin’s kite experiment is humorously dismissed.
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Duke
Southern Power Company
Wall Street
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Harvard rejects billion-dollar name change demand
The News and Observers notes Harvard would not alter its name for a billion dollars, underscoring loyalty to tradition. It contrasts a wealthy university with a college seeking legitimate expansion needs and higher goals.
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Harvard
Old John
Tobacco growers gain little from world market profits
The piece contrasts J. B. Duke’s role in expanding tobacco markets with North Carolina farmers’ struggles for fair returns. It notes Duke’s roots in tobacco farming, questions why farmers receive little profit while manufacturers prosper, and argues for farmer-led cooperative marketing as a remedy. The author suggests the farmer must capture a larger share of world tobacco wealth.
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J. B. Duke
North Carolina
W. W. Fuller
Duke
Jamestown
Duke University
Losing Supremacy Baseball Versus Golf as American Pastimes
A statistician argues that golf is surpassing baseball as the defining American sport. He notes fewer players overall but highlights baseball’s lower costs and skill development for youth, while acknowledging golf’s broad appeal to all ages, its space needs, and time demands. The piece questions whether baseball’s dominance will endure as golf grows.
Mecklenburg approves $100,000 sanatorium bonds
Mecklenburg county votes to issue 100000 for tuberculosis sanatorium construction. The measure passed despite a small turnout, echoing Guilford’s challenges with similar bonds. Debate highlighted debt aversion and mill owner influence in Greensborough and broader county opinion.
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Mecklenburg County
Wise County
Guilford
Mecklenburg
Greensboro
Voite
Sound Contracts for North Carolina Ports Debated
A North Carolina delegation seeks private ship operators to establish a line calling at New Bern with a three million dollar port facilities package. The deal hinges on definite contracts and profitable rental terms, aiming to sway Raleigh over port development while framing it as prudent investment. The White House weighs Bramham’s judiciary prospects. The Piedmont Proxy enters the big league.
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North Carolina
Baltimore
New Bern
General Assembly
Raleigh
White House
Mr. Bramham
Piedmont
Piedmont Fox Hunters Hold Week-Long Eastern Hunt
A Piedmont North Carolina fox hunting party completed a week long eastern run that brought together hunters and foxes in a successful gathering. The event drew enthusiastic participation and showcased skilled tracking across wooded tracts.
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Piedmont
North Carolina
What's in a name Duke's six million dollar name value
The article notes a six million dollar figure tied to a name and highlights nearly a million dollars per year connected to Duke University, underscoring a large branding or naming value and financial impact.
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Duke University
Ministers and the true New Testament ministry
A letter to The Enterprise criticizes a local ministers association for seeking a hunting trip instead of addressing baseball. It argues Christ’s ministry comes from the Spirit, judging vocation by inward calling rather than outward status and ordination. The writer cites Jesus choosing fishermen and publicans as the model for spiritual qualification.
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Ministers” Association
Ministers of God Speak Against Baseball and Worldly Pleasures
J C Allen urges church leaders to uphold spiritual foundations and avoid amusements that erode virtue. He warns that ministers must be Godly examples and resist worldly entertainments, stressing life as a Christian path toward salvation and daily prayer for divine aid. He exhorts ministers to testify against temptations at the doors of the community.
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Sam
Paul
Timothy Tas
Timothy
J. C. Allen
Doughboy and the Bellhop Tie Top of Volleyball Standings
By two wins last night the American Legion Doughboys and the Bellhops share the lead at .800. The All-Stars beat the Tigers 15-13 15-8, while the Bellhops defeated the Lucky Dogs 16-18 16-5 16-5. Doughboys edged Faculty 15-13 14-11 and beat the Tigers 15-12 15-10. Night Owls and Bankers did not play and will contest later.
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American Legion Doughboys
Bellhops
All-Stars
Tigers
Lucky Dogs
Doughboys
Faculty
Enterprise Night Owls
Commercial National Bankers
Governor declines pardons for McGill and Phillips
Raleigh December 10 Governor Morrigan refused a pardon for Whisnant McGill Sr serving twenty years for second degree murder convicted in Forsyth County in 1917. He also refused a pardon for Lawrence Phillips Forsyth County under a twelve month suspended sentence for non support.
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Raleigh
Morrigan
Whisnant McGill
McGill
Forsyth County
Lawrence Phillips
British stance on war damage claims under Dawes plan
Washington received a British note outlining Britain’s attitude toward U S war damage claims against Germany under the Dawes plan. Secretary Hughes is expected to insist that American claims be treated equally with other powers and to seek Allied support. The United States argues its treaty with Germany gives both legal and equitable rights to recovery from Dawes plan benefits. The issue hinges on not letting the United States be unable to reclaim Rhine costs and German- American mixed claims.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Hughes
Viremany
Thomasville Social News Highlights Local Guests
Thomasville notes show Mr and Mrs R L Thomas and son from Tennil Georgia visiting relatives. Guests include Miss Madeline Hoover in North Wilkesboro, Mr and Mrs Dolan Jones in Greensboro, Rev J A Palmer and family from Columbia, and Miss Edith Caldwell with Miss Helen Anderson in Charlotte. A quiet wedding unites Miss Nina Blair and Webb Moore at the Reform church parsonage.
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Thomasville
Dec
R. L. Thomas
Gon,arrick
Bill Leonard
Little
Lexington
J. A. Palmer
Columbia
Edith Caldwell
Helen Anderson
Charlotte
Nina Blair
Webb Moore
J. EB. Palmer
Mrs. Moore
Albert Blair
Mr. Moore
John Moore
Walter Newby
Mount Gilead
C. H. Newby
James FE. Lambeth
Lambeth
J. A. McCauley
Verdict For Heirs In Tax Refund Case In Raleigh
Greensboro December 10 A verdict of 36559 dollars against William Grissom an Internal Revenue collector of Raleigh was awarded to Sigmund Sternberger and the daughter of the late H Sternberger. The refund covers alleged overpayment of federal taxes on 480 shares of Proximity mill stock bought from their father before his death. The government claimed no monetary consideration and taxed the estate, which was paid under protest.
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Greensboro
William Grissom
Internal Revenue
Raleigh
Sigmund Sternberger
H. Sternberger
Sternbergers
Elm Tree Fragment Presented to Hall of History
A fragment of the Old Elm that inspired George Washington’s oath as Commander in Chief in 1775 is presented to the Hall of History by Cambridge and the City of Raleigh.
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Old Elm
Raleigh
George Washington
Hall of History
City of
Cambridge
North Carolina Banks Show Strong Overdraft and Asset Growth
Bank resources in North Carolina rise with overdrafts at 159901.12 and loans at 198296382.78, reflecting stronger deposits and cash vaults. Statewide talk links Duke gifts to education expansion, while farmers’ and agricultural leaders push for better marketing and pricing, with notable visits by Bailey and Gardner at events in Raleigh and Sanford.
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North Carolina
Duke
University
State College
Duke University
Wake Forest
Commonwealth
Baptist State Convention
Stone
State Farmers’ Union Convention
Sanford
Josiah William Bailey
Washington
Coolidge
Isaac M. Meekins
Bailey
Hallet S. Ward
Colonel Meekins
Bailey-Ward
Raleigh
Meekins
Leisure The Wolf And My Weary Working Day
A speaker pleads for guidance on leisure amid a strict work life. He laments loss of daily routines and recreation, fearing idleness and crime. He asks friends to suggest where his leisure hours might be found after the closing of Dugan's place. He recalls past idling with the seidle and the pressure to keep working.
Birthday Forecast and Birthdate Reflections for 1924
The forecast discusses temperament and behavior tied to today’s planetary influences, noting risks of anger and critical attitudes unless self restraint is applied. It also offers a birthday reading: a lively but domestic child, potential health near adolescence, and later happiness with love and harmonious surroundings. Notable births listed include Baldwin, Rolfe, Dickinson, Eggleston, Nipher, and Dewey.
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Matthias W. Baldwin
Wm. J. Rolfe
Emily Dickinson
Edward Eggleston
Frances E. Nipher
Melvil Dewey
Bell Syndicate
Red Cross Meeting Opens in Washington
Washington December 10 delegates from all sections of the country with officials of the organization opened the annual Red Cross meeting. Taft presided and resolutions of regret were read for the death of Alvery A Adee. The program included a wreath laying for Woodrow Wilson and the election of four central committee members.
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Washington
The
American Red Cross
Central Committee
Taft
Alvery A. Adee
John Barton Payne
Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
Payne
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