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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
8
Washington December 17 the house post office committee urged publishers to cut paper use and defer action for 68 months on a proposal to ban newspapers over 24 pages from mail. The measure targets large editions and aims to reduce mail costs while preserving service.
New York cotton futures opened barely steady as traders weighed recent gains and realized profits. December 38.46, January 37.00, March 3.70, May 32.67, July 31.05 with adjusted bids on present crop and lower October months. Meanwhile Mike Donlin, once a famed baseball hitter, performs on stage in Turn to the Right.
Justice Sir dom Sankey at the king's bench today ruled the government has no power to prohibit importation of specified goods and its proclamation on the matter is invalid and illegal. The decision is noted as highly important. In Paris, the supreme council discussed peace term details and agreed Germany may collect customs duties in gold.
In Tokyo on December 17 experts debate whether the Anglo-Japanese alliance due to expire next year will be renewed. They note altered world conditions and Britain’s potential to sustain a larger Pacific fleet without Japan, though Viscount Kato supports continuation of the pact.
Emma Johnson described as a 'negress' was convicted of assaulting her husband Ned Johnson in municipal court. Ned testified he is not her husband, claiming a 18 year marriage existed. he called himself her 'dog' to avoid harm. Several others were fined or found guilty for affray and drunk and disorderly conduct.
David A. Latham of Company G Sth ammunition train earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Septsarges France on October 24 1918 He faced an ammo blaze and removed flammable material to prevent a large explosion General Pershing signed the citation praising his coolness and courage during the action in France
Washington December 17 Only 23,400 of 324,900 disability compensation claims filed with the war risk bureau by December 5 have been settled. Director Colney-Jones told representatives of the American Legion that about 37,000 claims were disallowed as injuries were temporary. Delays stem from lack of cooperation by former service men and dormant claims where needed information was not supplied.
Administratrix Ola Horney Cruse of Guilford County announces claims against the estate of Mollie L. Horney deceased. Claimants must present to Cruse at her Statesville home by November 8, 1929 or be barred. Debts owed should be paid promptly.
Colonel Dan Morgan Smith of Chicago will address the First Methodist Protestant Church at 8 o'clock in support of the Anti Saloon League of America. The hour long talk covers the war record of The Battalion of Death and a 15 minute section compares the Hun over there to the Hun over here. He warns against law violation as danger to society.
C and Y Railway timetable lists train arrivals and departures with times from High Rock and other stations. The schedule notes that stated times are not guaranteed and provides listed time points such as 12:45 pm, 1:20 pm, and 9:35 am with subsequent 2:14 pm and 3:28 pm entries.
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