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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
1
New York dispatch reports government steamship Buford prepared to sail for Soviet Russia on two hours notice carrying hundreds of radicals headed for deportation. Figures vary but as many as 350 are expected to be gathered, with notable figures like Alexander Berkman and Alexander Goldman listed among guests.
Miss Editi Moore returned to High Point after two and a half years overseas with the Red Cross in 1917 to serve in France and Germany. She nurseed soldiers from multiple nations including the 602nd engineering corps and witnessed the first American casualty on the battlefield. Moore and allies toured Italy and other European lands before arriving at her father B. E. Moore’s home at 135 Rankin Street.
High Point resident J. R. Welch died at his home 809 North Main Street at 2:30 this morning from complications of a paralytic stroke. He was a highly esteemed local citizen. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.
Private Fleet Embler of High Point North Carolina was killed in El Paso last night during a clash between American guards and Mexican smugglers. The confrontation also involved El Paso police with one Mexican dead and one American killed. An official investigation is under way to determine the circumstances of the incident.
A collision near The Island in the old Rio Grande bed left fifteen dead or burned and thirty five injured when a freight train struck a passenger train carrying steerage passengers from the Fimpress of France. Conductors on both trains were killed and eleven bodies were recovered. Medical aid went to Brownsville. Smugglers fleeing into Mexico after a clash with provost guards were involved in the incident.
Washington December 20 reports the departure date for aliens ordered deported remains unsettled awaiting further reports on movements of several aliens detained at inland points.
The senate committee investigating wartime public buildings under the U S Housing Corporation recommended steps to recover allegedly improper payments. It urged civil actions against persons and corporations that refuse voluntary restitution.
Atlanta dated dispatch reports the first postwar Christmas shipment of American made toys to Poland Serbia Romania and other European nations. Junior Red Cross sent the initial batch with more on the way as children abroad hunger for both gifts and food after five years of war.
Washington Dec 29 John S. Williams was again nominated today by President Wilson to be comptroller of the currency. Senators explained the renomination meets senate rules requiring new action with each new session. His previous nomination expired with the last session.
Many churches will observe Christmas with elaborate programs and special music this week. Listed houses of worship include Wesley Memorial, St Marys Church, Elk's basement, First Baptist, East Green Baptist, First Presbyterian and First Reformed with services on various evenings this week.
Fire of unknown origin broke out in the shavings pit at the Giant Furniture Company on Hamilton Street. The blaze prompted two fire alarms, at 11 last night and 2 this morning, but was kept from spreading with only slight damage reported.
Mrs W H Plummer left this afternoon for a few days visit in Reidsville. She plans to return shortly after her trip.
Cotton futures in New York opened barely steady with declines of 9 to 25 points and traded about 3 to 32 points lower from the call. Intra day activity showed January moving from 36.57 to 26.90 and May from 32.42 to 32.78 as the market closed firm with Dec at 38.30 and other contracts ending near 34 to 37.
The Friends church choir directed by Dan W Smith will perform The Salvation of Israel Sunday evening at o clock The First Presbyterian choir assists with Genevieve Moore contralto and B R Thurman baritone The public is invited to attend
In Stockholm on December 20, authorities note a general low mood in the Swedish financial market driven by war time boom aftershocks. Strikes high cost of living and tax increases compound capital shortages as several large financial and commercial firms fail, dragging affiliated outfits down with them. Stock exchange quotations for leading securities fall to multi year lows.
Washington December 20. Cotton ginned before December 13 totals 9,402,520 running bales including 103,926 round bales 27 906 American Egyptian and 6 429 Sea Island bales. State tallies show North Carolina 755,515 South Carolina 1,596,414 Virginia 19,653.
Mexico City reports that the under secretary of foreign affairs denied allegations that Mexico bought arms in Germany and that machine guns seized in Holland were destined for Mexico. The denial was issued today.
London reports a February 5 general strike planned by the triple alliance of railwaymen miners and transport workers. The chief demand is nationalization of the mines and the government is preparing to respond to the walkout.
The Middlesbrough corporation weighs concrete caskets as lighter and cheaper than wooden coffins for local burial grounds, signaling potential change in burial practice.
The Lutheran Sunday school holds a Christmas program tomorrow at 7 PM in the Masonic Hall replacing the regular service. The children perform, the pastor speaks briefly, a Christmas tree stands, and gifts are given to each Sunday school member. Public invited to all events.
Mrs. Sarah Embler learns her son Private Fleer Embler of the Eighth Cavalry was killed in a clash with Mexican smugglers near El Paso Texas. The telegram from Captain Buckley asks disposition of remains. Embler, 22, served in Mexico with the Punitive Expedition in 1916. Survived by mother three sisters and two brothers. Funeral plans await arrival of remains with possible military escort.
On Monday evening at Two Cedar the Green Street Baptist church will present songs recitations and dialogues for Christmas. A central Christmas tree in holiday attire will hold gifts for every Sunday school member. Friends of the church are invited.
Carl Montsinger arrived from Durham where he has been at tending school. M. M. Crouch of Thomasville was a business visitor here yesterday. Alma Virginia McCain, ill with diphtheria, is rapidly recovering. James P. Gibbs, previously homebound, is completely recovered. Mary Perry Pollock, ill with pneumonia at the local hospital, is much improved.
Bandon Oregon December 20. At least 30 lives were lost when the oil tanker J H Casler bound from Portland to San Francisco was wrecked off Cape Blanco Thursday night. Crewman Harle Dooley washed ashore from a lifeboat reports the disaster.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian Church will hold special Christmas services Sunday evening at 7 30. An interesting program will be rendered and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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