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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson orders the seven remaining former German passenger ships returned to U S control to bring home soldiers, resolving a dispute over ownership and aligning with Britain. Separately union machinists report a strong vote to strike if the Cummings railroad bill passes, underscoring labor tensions.
Indications of a split in the steel workers ranks emerged in Cleveland as four lodges with about 5,000 members prepared to vote on a truce. A joint mass meeting was set for tonight to decide whether to return to work or stay out until steel firms recognize the union. Noon hints favored returning to work.
New York December 26 cotton futures opened steady with Jan at 37.60 bid March 35.70 May 33.35 July 31.65 and October 28.88. Trade shows optimism from Wednesday gains though holidays limit activity with active months slipping 25 to 40 points from early highs as March peaks at 35.90.
London reports operating gains since armistice as Britain has realized five hundred fifty five million dollars from the sale of surplus stores and property.
Washington December 26 Prohibition may decide the policy the shipping board adopts for operating passenger lines Officials say plans to sell 1038 German vessels taken in 1917 hinge on prohibiting liquor sales aboard ships This would make competition with private American vessels nearly impossible and could lead to sale of about 250000 deadweight tons with ships kept under the American flag and South American service guaranteed.
District No. 14 United Mine Workers executive board met in Pittsburg Kansas to discuss ending the Central Coal and Coke strike that began July 17. President Howatt promised Judge Anderson to push for a peaceful end, with contempt proceedings possible if the strike continues.
Three thousand American sailors and Marines in the Adriatic received Christmas packages of cigarettes and candy donated by the Knights of Columbus. Special gifts were also given through a fund raised by Chaplain Duff of Philadelphia.
The funeral for Fleer Embler, a High Pointer killed by a Mexican smuggler on the border, was held at his mother Mrs. Sarah Embler's home at 418 Park Street. Rev. J. E. Lanier led services, with burial in the family graveyard near Thomasville. The casket bore a U S flag. A comrade accompanied the remains to High Point.
Babe Ruth, famed home run hitter, says he will quit major league baseball unless the Boston Americans meet his demand of $20,000 annually. He notes he has unsigned a contract offer worth $106,000 per year and mentions other proposals paying over $10,000 yearly.
Paris Dec 26 Allied and German delegates will start discussions next week on steps to implement the treaty. General Lerond leads the French delegation while Herr Von Simson heads the German side. British and Italian delegates are due Monday to participate. the supreme council announced a meeting for tomorrow.
Boston December 26 Two hundred barrels of New England rums were loaded aboard the American steamer Lake Ellsbury which departed today for Constantinople with the cargo.
About 25 needy residents in High Point received Christmas food bags from the Salvation Army on Christmas Day. Captain H B Mills said funds limited the contents but every truly needy person likely received aid. Bags also contained the War Cry paper and local civic groups contributed gifts.
Hilario Medina of the Mexican foreign office said the two American sailors arrested at Muavatlan for assault on a Mexican remained held under Mexican common law, as far as the foreign office knows.
Bertha Wohlgemuth a Vienna schoolteacher influenced by literature and philosophy lured a young student to a cafe and later rooms for a planned death. They discussed Schopenhauer and life’s futility before agreeing to die together. The man shot the woman then killed himself.
A Christmas mishap left Bob Morrow with a burned hand and minor facial bruising after a firecracker exploded as he touched a lighted match to the fuse. He recalled trying to drop the device before the bang.
Seven of the largest trade unions have inaugurated a movement to prevent unauthorized strikes. It is sponsored by the National Union of General Workers.
Christmas was observed generally in High Point with almost all businesses closed. Police reported a peaceful day with few arrests for minor drunkenness and some affrays, while Santa Claus visited and children woke to stockings and toys in the streets.
Eight men died and others are ill after drinking a colored wood alcohol liquor sold at a Hartford bar. The product shipped from New York was disguised to resemble whiskey. the bar owner was arrested and further arrests were expected. Authorities warn buyers who kept the liquor in bottles at home.
Appeals by the Austrian social democracy urge the United States England France and Italy to take steps to stop the alleged slaughter of socialists and communists in Hungary. The message was distributed to world workers as a delayed Berlin dispatch on December 23.
TOKIO December 26 reports that street railway employees are demanding an eight hour day. They are holding mass meetings to advance their movement.
Alexander Rankin remains confined to his room after falling ill a day or two following his return home to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs A M Rankin.
Sheriff Nathias names two of four robbers Joe Murphy and Joe Snyder as members of a Christmas morning party that freed four prisoners including murder convict C W West. A deputy was shot and the sheriff jailed in pajamas. the others fled. Police search cottages at Point Place for Wat, Harris, Roach, and Mitchat, all sought on serious charges.
Washington report notes the McNary bill extending the Ute at the sugar board faced no action. The Sugar Board reportedly requested a delay via memorandum. board attitude remains undecided as two Americans are referenced in the dispatch.
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