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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
1
Birmingham incident reports set in as rescue teams rush to Overton mine number two of Alabama Fuel and Iron 11 miles south of Birmingham after a blast traps 70 to 80 workers. Officials fear 30 to 40 dead with many injured as gas and fire hinder rescue.
Secretary Mellon outlines a program to restore seized German property and issue securities to fund payments by the American German mixed claims commission. About 150 million dollars in securities would be created and liquidated through reparations and American army costs receipts, with 30 million and 50 million balances to be redirected to American claims.
Rhodes scholarship committee will meet in Raleigh on Saturday morning to award two three year scholarships to Oxford University. The two winners come from North Carolina and are chosen for overall merit in academics athletics and extracurriculars. President H W Chase of UNC chairs the committee with Dr H S Hilley of Atlantic Christian College as secretary.
The American liner Kroonland began a Miami bound service from New York with 400 passengers. Among them were Gene Sarazen his wife and C M Freeman of Miami. The ship, reconditioned for new service, will leave New York each Thursday and reach Miami on Sundays with return sailings every Sunday.
A severe overnight fire in Wendell, North Carolina destroyed six stores and about a quarter of the business district. The blaze, blamed on a feed warehouse, began at Z. E. Broadwell’s meat market and spread to the Griffin building, with Raleigh and Zebulon departments aiding to prevent further spread.
The Ladies Aid society of Central Christian Church will hold its first bazaar Friday and Saturday at Kester Furniture Co on North Main. Lovingly crafted items along with chicken salad sandwiches pies and candy will be offered for sale.
The funeral of Georgia Lee Beck was conducted at the Cedar Street residence yesterday at 2:30 p.m. Dr. George R. Brown officiated. Pallbearers were Vernon Mc Leod, Sam Spencer, Reitzel Pitts and T. E. Hagood. Flower bearers included Francis Crouch, Edith Hornady, Ruth Bodenheimer, Mattie Wall, Lala Owen and Flay Beeson.
Paris reports that police found no evidence to back Mlle Marthe Moreuil’s confession of spying for James Leather Ernest Phillips Williams and William Fischer. The three men are expected to be released. experts dismiss the case as ridiculous, noting private aircraft makers and open intelligence channels negate need for spies.
About 7 000 electric bulbs in red blue and green illuminate Charlotte's main thoroughfares and scattered trees. The display cost roughly 5000 dollars and will run through the Christmas season as a civic businessmen sponsored stunt.
Southern Railway company today announced a quarterly dividend of $1.75 on common stock, up 50 cents from the prior $1.25 level. The stock basis moves to $7 from $5, with dividends payable February 1 to holders on January 1.
Child found not guilty of contributory negligence as it occurred in the street. Court rules on liability standards, clarifying how pedestrians and vehicles share responsibility in urban settings.
Supreme court opinions hold drivers may be guilty of murder in the second degree for deaths caused by their car. Original contractors who subcontract may be liable for injuries. Lawyers who abuse a defendant’s looks may be restrained by judges. The ruling affirms Wilfong Trott and Robert Michael in Evelyn Rowe death and cites various damages and responsibilities in construction cases.
Heavy selling pushed Chicago wheat prices down following an initial advance fueled by reports of crop damage in Argentina. Traders booked profits after the opening rise, with corn and oats following the general market trend as provisions softened alongside hogs and grains.
The Enterprise reports the Ten Neediest Cases fund has reached 279.00 dollars with more donations in the past three days. Contributors include Oo C Durland 50.00 Robert Wagger 65.00 Mrs P B Raymond 10.00 I Swartz 1.00 Abe Bernard 1.00 Harry Doctor 1.00 C J Cummins 10.00 J S Welborn 10.00 Lebanon Chris End 5.00 Mrs V W Idol 5.00 Previously reported 181.00 totals now 279.00 with over half raised in three days.
Chicago officials and judges condemned a new Illinois parole law that would allow the state department of public welfare to reduce sentences and release inmates, potentially nullifying jury and court decisions. The statute, part of an 1873 law amendment, could free high profile convicts like Leopold and Loeb, and was linked to Ira D. Perry Jr.’s parole. Police sought Perry on five old robbery indictments reinstated by the state’s attorney.
Joseph Smith 78 died with his mother-in-law 92, two brothers aged 86 and 72, and a sister 84 among mourners. Attendees gathered in Braintree on December 16 for the service.
New York DEC 10 AP Mary Garden returns aboard the Homeric for the Chicago Opera season praising Riviera sun as strength. She jokes she never changes her lingerie weight though furs vary, while trunks display Russian costumes and a czar era collection. She flaunts a radio voice and plans further broadcasts.
Alabama Senator William H. Underwood denounces the federal inheritance tax provision as communistic and an overreach of states rights. Speaking to a Texas legislative committee and other state lawmakers he objects to a credit allowing up to 80 percent of state estate taxes to be offset by the federal levy. He warns the policy forces states to tax inheritors or lose funds and calls for reducing federal taxes to a minimum compatible with government.
Police appeal to parents to have children aged ten and under cross only at marked crossings with officers stationed at main school routes. A near miss occurred on North Main near Church as a child was almost struck by a car. Officers monitor crossings before school and at noon to improve safety.
New York Dec 10 Unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation on November 30 totaled 4 581 780 tons up 472 597 tons from November date end of the preceding month.
National Commander McQuigg of the American Legion may visit High Point next February to attend a post commanders conference in North Carolina. Judge Donald C. MacRae says a resolution seeks High Point as the meeting site with executive committee approval anticipated. local clubs and chamber of commerce will back the plan in a Sheraton hotel session. The visit could draw Legion leaders and ex servicemen from across the state.
University of North Carolina president H W Chase announced dances will be suspended until after Easter following a faculty and student inquiry into drinking at a recent dance. Commencement dances may resume only if conduct proves acceptable through the end of the academic year.
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics urged Congress to create a bureau of air navigation in the Commerce Department to regulate and expand commercial aviation, endorse continued aircraft research, and promote airways and airports. The report notes progress and calls for civil aeronautics bureau, single air procurement, and a national air defense plan with new funding and staffing.
Local police found a Ford coupe with no license plate near the Thomas Car Works in the western city section. They hold the car near city hall while they search for the owner.
Severe earth tremors were logged by the Weather Bureau seismograph at the University of Chicago. Officials reported the strongest shock at 8 33 AM with continued activity to 8 40 AM as sheets were changed. The epicenter was estimated about 2 169 miles from Chicago.
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