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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
1
Reports from Eagle Pass say two Americans and an Englishman were seized in a Tuesday raid on Husquiz with $10,000 ransom asked for each American and the Englishman. Eight Mexicans were also held and $5,000 for each Mexican. R. B. Ransom and Fred P. Hugo were named as held Americans.
High Point receives a new LaFrance fire engine recently bought by the city. The truck was unloaded at the North Side fire station on 112 Jordan Street and will be demonstrated to city officials and the fire department by J. K. Howard of Elmira New York. He is an expert mechanic and representative of the manufacturer.
A six cylinder 105 HP truck with four motor driven pumps offers 750 GPM and a claimed 75 mph top speed. Fire officials Hayworth and aide aim to test its limits. In Paris, December 13, London talks signal allies may soften Versailles treaty reservations to aid U.S. senate compromises.
Rapid recession of waters at Macon Georgia and Montgomery Alabama marked the passing of the more serious flood conditions. The Alabama river fell rapidly at Montgomery while rising at Salem. damage in Montgomery’s industrial district was heavy. The Ocmulgee at Macon fell and the city looked normal again.
Four High Point banks distributed thousands in checks to citizens who have contributed weekly deposits since the year began. About 75000 in funds were mailed to enable Christmas shopping, with all four banks expanding and opening new clubs. Membership is easy, with small weekly deposits and standard interest, encouraging thrift and year round saving. Enrollment starts Monday as previous members resume their plans.
The Southern region announces suspension of coal limits effective today with restoration of train service at midnight Sunday. The regional coal committee urges conservation as supply remains tight. Trains halted during the coal crisis will be reinstated except where coal movement would be disrupted.
House Foreign Affairs Committee hears George J. Fox repeat charges that Irish republican leaders were jailed for aiding the enemy in the war. He argues U.S. funds should not support the Irish republic, cites census figures, and disputes Sinn Fein support while defending the British navy.
Police hunt two armed men in soldiers uniform after they attacked Mrs James Blake of Atlantic City and abducted her five year old son in Laentuer. Mother fainted as the men seized the child and vanished. no trace of either child or suspects found.
Washington reports a surge in cotton exports for November totaling 214,751 bales. Domestic consumption rose by 25,000 bales from last year, with over 60 percent of the rise occurring in cotton growing states.
Lady Astor told a Plymouth audience she cannot believe America will pull out of the League of Nations and urged American women to understand war’s meaning. Meantime, Louise Ellison, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Ellison, has shown slight improvement after a bout with diphtheria.
Washington report says labor union presidents will not change party alignment for the next election. Delegates at the opening session of labor's most important annual meeting indicated political redress would come via labor election sympathizers from two parties. New labor party supporters admitted they expected to be thoroughly whipped by conservatives guiding the AFL.
In San Juan Porto Rico on December 13 five hundred anniversary students petitioned the education commission for a December 12 recess so they could be with parents on December 17 amid widespread alarm over prophecies claiming earth calamity will occur that day. Denials from other newspapers have not eased public concern.
President Wilson is now allowed to walk about his room and the adjoining hall for short periods each day. Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, says the president dresses himself and uses a cane while walking unattended.
Saloniki Dec 13 Greek soldiers and Turkish irregulars fought in western Asia Minor. After a three hour engagement the Turks withdrew leaving a large amount of war material in Greek hands.
James teCauley surrendered to free his innocent brother and served twenty years for second degree murder in Brooklyn. He killed Mrs. Julia Deagan, pleaded self defense, and benefited when the law changed to twenty years to life. Venus L. Martin visits High Point. he had spent years in Cuba as a missionary.
Lester Parker, a Black laborer at the Kearns Furniture plant, died Thursday afternoon after collapsing while loading furniture. Dr. T. M. Stanton determined the cause was a broken heart valve, not the weight of nearby furniture, with the body at a local undertaker awaiting relatives.
Senator LaFollette attacked the Cummins railroad bill for denying employee representation on the transportation board. He said the labor section forces grievances to a powerless committee before reaching the board and leaves workers without a deciding role. The piece also notes diplomatic cautions over the German peace treaty and the League of Nations covenant.
Geneva reports Emper or Charles calls restoration of the monarchy the sole path to restore internal order in Austria Hungary. He opposes uniting with Germany, warning such a move would ruin the state.
Reports from Constantinople state Enver Pasha former Turkish minister of war has been crowned king of Kurdistan the region between Mesopotamia and Persia.
In session of December 13 Premier Nitté stated Italy does not favor intervention in Russia’s internal affairs. The remarks followed by a sea men's federation secretary and a socialist who supported the war.
Washington, Dec. 13. Industries may be supplied with coal under emergency orders issued by the central coal committee. The action removes prior restrictions that had denied coal to industries and aims to meet emergency needs as coal becomes available.
New York cotton markets opened steady with bids showing January at 3614 and December at 3666. Prices firmed as March 3260, May 3127, July 3000 and later closed with December 3666, January 3555, March 3440, May 3195, July 3046.
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