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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
1
The Rev. Thomas L. Trott of St. Marys Episcopal Church urges proper observance of Christmas. He warns that many in High Point equate the holiday with noise and revelry instead of worshiping Jesus, whose birth is the season's deep spiritual meaning.
The Salvation Army under Captain H B Mills fills baskets with food for High Point's needy. Workers tour the city from morning, continuing until supplies run out, aided by generous public donations and street pots. Mills praises community spirit and widespread volunteer help.
American buyers in England France and Italy are profiting from a weakened pound franc and lira as New York consuls track prices for duties. With postwar exchange rates a dollar buys 11.52 francs and 13.47 lire in Italy, boosting margins when goods reach U.S. shores at higher retail prices. Continued discussion noted in the piece.
In Atlanta on December 24, an elderly man, unnamed by police, was found by keeper Matt Leonard attempting to enter the lion’s cage at Trant Park zoo. Wet clothes indicated he likely spent the night in the park. Police took him into custody. he claimed he came to see the animals and may be demented.
London December 24. Miss Julie Crit ten, described as Britain's leading woman palmist, urged palmistry be studied in public schools at Steinway Hall. She argued every child’s palm should be read to guide life work and aims to separate palmistry from humbug.
Japan's representative in the supreme council objects to the form of mandates for former German colonies in the Pacific and asks Time to refer the question to the Tokyo government. The council suspends adoption of the mandates pending clarification.
An astonishing incident at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo reports a man leaping from the gallery with intent to commit suicide and kill war millionaires. He landed in empty stalls and survived the fall with non fatal injuries.
The remains of Fleet Embler High Pointer killed in a border clash with Mexican smugglers are due to arrive Thursday morning at 5 45. The funeral will be at his mother's home 418 Park Street Friday at 10 30. Interment is planned near Thomasville with a U S soldiers detachment likely to accompany the body to High Point.
Washington reports forecasted absence of widespread snow east of the Mississippi for Christmas Eve and Day. Only possible light, local snow around the Great Lakes, with conditions hinging on current stockpiles and colder trends per Weather Bureau predictions.
Southern Railway completed a Main Street crossing project in Presto City calling it a standard crossing. City workers and residents note it is a step forward though not exactly the ideal result, and praise the effort after years of delay.
High Point enters Christmas season with near total business halt on holiday, as merchants report boom in sales and crowded Main Street. Residents from far and wide return home for turkey dinners and gift giving while Santa and church celebrations add festive notes.
Bill Yopp once a slave and former slave owner Captain Thomas M. Yopp now aged inmate, led Georgia soldiers home Christmas event in Atlanta. Yopp, nicknamed Ten Cent Bill, provided gifts for years using own money and local dimes. Governor Dorsey and state officials attended as legislators funded a final round of gifts.
London reports that prewar assistant master salaries at Eton and Harrow were about 1250 dollars, but now qualified men demand 2000 or more, rising to 2500 dollars. Despite higher pay, a shortage of masters persists as many who joined the army may not return to indoor teaching.
The Enterprise's youngest carrier, questioned in the press room, dismisses Santa as a myth saying he cannot enter without leaving marks and that he is always clean. The remark sparks an animated debate with other carriers and a peddler, Slimy.
Tonight closes the Red Cross Christmas seals sale praised nationwide for its impact in fighting tuberculosis. High Point reports a strong boom led by Miss Dorothy Henley at the post office booth and supported by city schools and diligent students patrolling Main Street. Local headquarters say the result surpasses prior years though the final total awaits reporting.
Washington December 24 weather forecast indicates light snow flurries will affect the central Atlantic New England and midwestern states as Christmas Eve travel begins. Overall temperatures remain low but not severely cold with fair conditions elsewhere.
President Wilson issued a call for a Monday meeting of the special commission appointed to investigate wages and prices in the bituminous coal industry. The panel is expected to outline plans for its inquiry.
In Choc ton New York Professor Russell T Gheen of Syracuse College of Forestry told the local Grange reforestation plans are under way county by county. Otsego aims for 100000 trees Chenango 60000 and Northern New York shows strong activity for spring planting.
Congressman Thomas D. Schall denounces General J. Pershing as unfit for the presidency and criticizes his overseas command, saying Pershing would reward a cruel and un-American officer. He cites Schall’s lone vote against full general rank for Pershing and accuses him of censoring France to favor himself.
Paris December 24 Jack Dempsey demands 250000 dollars to travel to France for a fight with Carpentier M Decoin manager of the Wonderland Sporting Club Paris says he will guarantee a quarter of a million dollars and asks what percentage is desired If a satisfactory reply is received he will depart for Los Angeles to finalize the contract.
Elder Samuel McMillan of this city will occupy the pulpit at Mechan icsville Primitive Baptist Church tomorrow morning for a special Christmas sermon.
Regular Christmas services will be held in St Marys Episcopal Church tomorrow morning at 16 30 o clock providing worship opportunities for parishioners and visitors alike.
Governor Larrazolo announced a February special session to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment. The move aims to secure approval for the constitutional amendment extending voting rights to women.
Congressional probes may follow the clash between Admiral Sims and Secretary Daniels over Distinguished Service Medal awards. The Senate Naval Committee will review the medal list at Chairman Page’s request after Sims challenged the awards in a letter to Daniels asking for revisions to include his recommendations.
December marriage licenses issued by Register of Deeds R H Wharton reached 123, far above last December’s 93. Last Saturday 16 licenses were issued, plus 11 on Monday and 11 on Tuesday, with demand so high some couples must wait for official permits.
In Chicago on December 24 three men including two grain alcohol dealers and a barber-supply seller faced technical arrest as the federal office opened an inquiry into possible bribery of deputy collectors. Revenue agents in four cities participate in the probe of Internal Revenue officials.
Cotton futures opened firm in New York with January at 37.28 and March at 35.05, May 32.95, July 31.11 and October 28.50. Liverpool cables aided early gains with near months bid up and December futures pressured by liquidation.
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