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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
2
Liberal Republican League and allies back petition to question Massachusetts Senator Lodge’s win. The document claims a minority victory and cites irregularities in the state election, arguing the evidence warrants charges before the next Congress.
Massachusetts protest against Senator Henry Cabot Lodge claims irregularities in the November 7 election, led by Conrad Croker of the Liberal Republican league. Croker asks for an immediate hearing while noting Lodge’s apparent minority win and urging Senate action when the new Congress convenes.
Governors of 16 states will attend a White House luncheon after the conference ends. The invited leaders include Spruill of Pennsylvania and Preuss of Minnesota. Kansas Governor Allen pledges to expel the Ku Klux Klan, not by force but by banning its operations within the state.
Clemenceau sails for France as Albert Thomas, renowned French minister of munitions and head of the International Labour Office at the League of Nations, reaches New York. He plans to speak in the United States about Europe’s economic and labor conditions.
Representative Keller again did not appear to testify under oath about information behind impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty. Keller's counsel argued the committee exceeded its authority and he need not respond to the summons. Chairman Volstead said the subpoena was valid and the House could compel Keller's attendance or hold him in contempt.
The State Highway Commission’s legislative committee will urge the 1925 General Assembly to grant authority to declare grade crossings closed and require overhead or underpass passages. The state will bear half the resulting damage and may mandate crossings in cities. The move targets reducing railway crossing deaths and expands police powers for patrolmen. The discussion also covered heavy truck taxes, interurban franchise taxes, a $15 million bond issue, and a 38 cent gasoline tax.
A biographical sketch praises A B Horney as founder and organizer of High Point’s fire department. The article notes his long service, early work in Salem, and efforts to strengthen fire protection, including leadership roles with the Rough and Ready company and business ventures like Teague and Hammer mill and High Point Milling. It hints at ongoing safety movements and references his arrival in 1891 and later career.
A city meeting formed a Y M C A campaign committee to raise about 250 000 for a new building with dormitories gym swimming pool and offices. Fred N Tate named chair and Wilson Smith to manage the drive scheduled for March 1923 with state and regional Y M C A officials guiding the effort.
The Capitol theater in Asheboro, operated by J. F. White Jr., prepares for a formal opening next Tuesday evening after extensive renovations. Speeches by J. A. Spence and Mayor Ross will inaugurate the event, with feature pictures and an electric orchestron performance planned, promising top quality motion pictures and occasional musical acts.
Rev Milton Whitener pastor of First Reformed church was named treasurer of the classis at the Salisbury convention. He succeeds Rev G E Platt of Winston-Salem who is leaving North Carolina to serve at Jefferson Maryland.
Rev. S. L. Randalls will preach tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the Main Street Methodist church. He will supply for Rev. T. J. Rogers, who is ill at his home on South Main Street.
New York cotton futures opened steady on December 16 with December at 25.20, January 25.25, March 25.47, and July around 25.54 per pound, reflecting a stable start for the session.
Clyde Holder of High Point was acquitted in Greensboro Superior Court of larceny of an automobile owned by Carl Kearns. The car was alleged stolen outside Friends church on October 27. defense proved alibi showing Holder worked all day, returned home, played pool, visited a cafe, and rode a streetcar home.
Wilmington authorities issued a burial permit for Henderson Cole a local merchant after a new death certificate signed by Coroner Holden was presented. County health officer Dr J H Hamilton had refused a permit yesterday on a certificate signed by a Christian Scientist practitioner. Attorney General Hamilton ruled practitioners lacked authority to sign health certificates.
President Gabriel Narutowicz of Poland was assassinated today during a visit to an art exhibition in Warsaw. The shooting occurred as he viewed the exhibit, triggering national shock and a swift political crisis. The attacker is not named in the report.
In police court this morning Pink Beck of Davie county and Dewey McNeil of this city faced multiple charges. Beck was convicted for assault with a deadly weapon on Officer H D Stout and jailed for three months with $300 bond on appeal. other counts led to suspended judgments upon payment of costs. McNeil was found guilty on several counts with 80 days on the roads plus an $100 bond on appeal. he changed a charge to reckless operation and withdrew his appeal. Frank Thomas was convicted of assault and jailed six months. Ernest Burton’s trial for operating a vehicle while intoxicated is set for October 18.
Local welfare board appeals for at least 5000 to continue aid to families and sick. Laymen will address morning congregations at multiple churches with named speakers from J J Farriss to C G Southern.
The state highway commission announced detour directions for Route 10. Eastbound traffic should detour to the right about 14 miles west of Archdale via Archdale Trinity Flint Hill School and old county home to Route 75 into Asheboro. Westbound traffic follow the reverse via Route 75. Detour is clearly marked.
In Sanford area a coroner's jury investigates the death of Mrs. Laura Waddell whose body was found in her home with an axe wound. Neighbors discovered her after she had been dead several days, with the inquest recessing until next Wednesday.
Rev. W. B. Haislip will occupy the pulpit tomorrow morning in the absence of pastor Rev. J. E. Lanier who is ill and confined to his home.
Mrs Thomas Clark in Minneapolis screams when an intruder is discovered hiding in the cupboard. The man escapes before help arrives.
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