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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
North Carolina officials set maximum retail profits at 50 percent for men's clothing and 60 percent for women's ready to wear with a Dec 15 start. Merchants exceeding profits or mislabeling prices face indictment by federal court. moonshine levity cited as parallel punishment. Public meeting praised the new margins.
Salvation Army leaders in High Point plan to help over 200 children whose families can not afford Christmas. Captains H K Mills says baskets will also be given to older poor residents with food and luxuries. Public donations via store and street boxes are urged as funds aid the program and vehicle needs are being pursued. Donations listed include E A Snow five dollars and Ecker Plate Glass five dollars plus High Point Milling five dollars.
Lester Parker 25 a black employee of the Kearns Furniture Co died suddenly at 4 PM while loading furniture on a truck near the plant. An autopsy with relatives’ consent is planned to ascertain the cause, with heart trouble suspected and furniture not considered the killer. The body was taken to a local undertaking establishment pending relatives’ arrival.
Floods across Alabama Georgia and Mississippi receded today after Tuesday’s overruns. The Coosa and Ocmulgee rivers fell near Rome and Macon while the Leaf lowered at Hattiesburg. Montgomery reported outages and school closures but overall death toll remained low. Relief work continued and industries expected to resume.
A reform delegation led by Justice John F. Cohalian urged Congress to authorize diplomatic and consular ties with Ireland's republic. The group, including Frank P. Walsh and Bert Cochran, said De Valera would miss the session. White House and Garfield declined comment on wage and price policy linked to a coal industry commission. Meanwhile talks on coal restrictions continued as stocks drop and retail lights and fuel use during Christmas were debated in Congress.
The Shenandoah Apple and Cider company plant in Winchester burned down today. The total loss is estimated at 300000 dollars with 150000 dollars insured.
President Ebert met with members of the Methodist commission on war emergency and reconstruction traveling through Europe to extend church charity. He expressed gratitude for the mission’s work with the German Red Cross.
President Wilson argues that full knowledge of American inflations will calm unrest. He says citizens now seek openness about government policies and will force doors open, replacing secret policies with transparent passageways.
Five hundred Mexican federal troops arrived by special trains to meet the Villa force that raided Nazquiz Tuesday. The Villa group numbered 400 men and fighting was reported as ongoing late yesterday near Eagle Pass.
The body of Sam Adams, a High Point resident, arrived last night and lies in an undertaking establishment for burial. He died suddenly at work on J. Van Lindley’s farm yesterday afternoon, cause listed as heart apoplexy. He was 60 and had lived in High Point for many years.
Premier Lloyd George and Clemenceau resumed war problem talks today at Downing Street with John W. Davis and Italian representatives joining. The meeting aired plans for an Allied loan to Austria and the risk of French security against possible un warranted attacks.
The Enterprise requests advertisers submit copy early to avoid delays during the holiday season. Copy for one day should be in by 4 30 o'clock the previous afternoon and by Wednesday afternoon for the edition next Friday. Advertising staff will cooperate to ensure prompt delivery of last days' messages.
Rev. O. W. Busehgen of Spartanburg S C will speak at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church High Point. The pastor Rev Charles P Coble says a large audience is expected for both sermons and Dan W Smith directs special music for the evening service.
Fourteen ships were wrecked or missing in a crippling Atlantic gale reported along the north coast. A seventy mile per hour storm from the Gulf of St. Lawrence raged today as vessels struggle to reach safety or port.
Paul Beal recently discharged from the U S Navy has arrived in the city and is living with his parents Mr and Mrs JL C Beal at 708 East Commerce Street.
Judge O A Kirkman presided as Virgil Beck was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle without a license and taxed with costs. A second count alleging driving on the front side of the street leading to a collision was continued until Wednesday. No municipal court until then expected due to High Point cases in superior court at Greensboro Monday.
The Chicago dispatch notes a general rise in soft coal production across most fields. Some Illinois workers protested Wilson's plan, while Montana Washington and Wyoming miners sought clearer terms. Further resumption expected in Pennsylvania and West Virginia amid checkoff disputes. No additional fuel order relaxations beyond nine hour Saturday retail rule due to holidays.
H Gordon and son purchased the handsome residence of W Jrisom on English street. The structure is undergoing remodeling and Mr Gordon expects to occupy it within the next few days.
Members are urged to attend at 7:30 tonight to hear final canvass reports from the nation wide campaign recently begun by the church. The total amount raised by St Marys church is expected to be announced.
Charles Lee Jr and Kenner Amos, previously ill with chickenpox at 706 North Main Street, show marked improvement today. The home remains under care as health conditions improve.
Mr and Mrs D N Wel announce the birth of a son named Joseph Alfred. The family welcomes the new arrival with joy.
William Trickett Giles of Pali more Maryland will deliver a lecture in the school auditorium tonight at 8 o clock. He is described as a splendid speaker and a large audience is expected. A local orchestra will provide music.
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