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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
5
A blast on Pipe Line Boulevard near the LIRR station demolishes twelve one-story structures. A mother and her infant are killed, several injured. Police probe two theories gas main fire or a cellar still. Windows shattered over a wide area as fires are fought and contained.
Chicago reports a heated baseball scandal with Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker seeking clarity while H B Leonard faces charges linked to a Cleveland Detroit bet. Fans press for full facts as Wood defends integrity. Separate event at Central Friends church in Augusta features The Pageant of Living Pictures The Holy Prophetic Child with musical interludes and a missionary offering.
The Rev. Dr. Phillip Hale president of the Baptist Theological Seminary was killed in a head on collision between two Southern Railway passenger trains at Rockmart Georgia last night. Hale, a native of New Market Alabama, was 69 years old.
Crusts are removed from bread and rolls before they are chopped for bread pudding. The practice ensures a uniform texture and quality in the finished dish.
In Detroit fans urge Commissioner Landis to reveal his opinion on guilt or innocence of Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. An impromptu Cobb circle sent a telegram asking Landis to state whether proof exists of their guilt and to address claims tied to Leonard.
The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association in High Point North Carolina will hold its annual meeting in the Directors Room of Commercial National Bank on Thursday January 27 1927 at 7 30 p m for electing a Board of Directors for the coming year and to conduct other business as needed.
Connie Mack president of the Athletics marks his 64th birthday in Philadelphia as he eyes a 65th year with the club. He seeks a seventh pennant next year and adds 38th season managing baseball and 26th with the Athletics, having six pennants and three world titles. He hints at Eddie Collins contract talks but won’t confirm negotiations.
Paris December 24 The Poincare government decided to control the exchange market and keep the franc at a level between 121 and 123 to the pound sterling as part of its currency policy.
Guilford County City of High Point reports special assessment for benefits against property in the East Commerce street widening district. Assessment roll certified to City Council. Meeting set January 4 at 8 p m to hear objections and consider adoption. Parties must show cause why roll should not be confirmed. City Manager R L Pickett notes.
New York reports cotton goods mills running at night with strong demand for denims tickings chambrays and cheviots. Firms anticipate March and April deliveries as orders flow in for gray goods towels drapery and early spring fabrics while wholesale prices show modest variations across cloth types.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Commercial National Bank in High Point North Carolina will be held in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 11 1927 at ten oclock A M for election of directors and other business. C H Marriner Cashier.
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