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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
1
Secretary Daniels said a revised Knight board report on naval decorations will be accepted and forwarded to the president or acted on by him. He cited letters from Admiral Wilson and Rear Admiral Mayo supporting Sims and urging review of inequalities. The board will follow the prior policy while weighing high officers’ views for new recommendations.
In New York on December 27 attorney Joseph Flynn urged Judge McMahon to drop a grand larceny charge against Mrs Mary Jansk to petit larceny arguing the dollar is worth 50 cents. The judge declined noting treasury policy treats the dollar as unchanged.
Johnny Griffiths of Akron knocked out Francois Charles of France in the third round in London. Ted Lewis, ex American welterweight champion, defeated Matt Wells of England in the twelfth round.
Joseph Jarvis, 11, fell three stories from a third floor porch during a Sunday school Christmas party in Richmond. He was playing games, dashed from the window to the railing, and died instantly on the pavement below.
The Wheat Export company, purchasing agent for the allies, has bought $1,000,000 worth of flour from the United States Grain corporation for the relief of Vienna. The shipment will depart from New York immediately.
Madrid reports multiple tobacco factories closure due to broad strikes across Spain. Workers demand better pay and conditions while unions coordinate national action impacting production and supply chains.
Federal officials and health authorities moved against whiskey made from wood alcohol after a wave of deaths and blindness began in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Christmas death toll reached 41 with suspected unreported cases nationwide. Hartford police arrested four men for murder as a broader campaign targets poisonous liquor substitutes and home made drinks.
New York March 27. Dr. Wil es a e ca a liam T. Germily who failed to appear at his wedding with Miss Ruth M. Wenney, refused to discuss the case. He is a patient at Cumberland Hospital where he was admitted at 5 o clock Thursday. Superintendent Willam F. Jacobs said the doctor is not in serious condition and no immediate operation is needed. He admitted being the man but declined to give details.
Rocky Mount NC December 27 Frank Hampton private secretary to Senator F M Simmons says he has no intention of resigning or seeking Col A D Watts replacement Hampton declares he will continue as Simmons secretary and not pursue the North Carolina senior senator seat despite speculation in Washington notes.
Funeral services for General W R Cox a distinguished Confederate veteran and former North Carolina statesman will be held tomorrow at 3 PM in Raleigh with burial at Oakwood cemetery. Cox the last Confederate commander to surrender at Appomattox was wounded 11 times and later served as secretary of the US Senate and as a North Carolina congressman born in Scotland Neck NC March 1831.
Chicago officials from county and city joined a campaign to curb wood alcohol sales after about 35 deaths since July 1. Hospitals hold unconscious drinkers, four died yesterday, and coroner Peter M Hoffman notes 25 to 80 inquests since July 1, cautioning for New Year dangers.
Salisbury observed a peaceful Christmas with suspended business and quiet streets. Fireworks were banned and police logged only a few minor offenses. The report also notes the marriage of Miss Julia May Johnson to James M. Waggoner in Burgaw on December 22, with plans to live in Salisbury after January 1.
In Cleveland nine new patients sickened by wood alcohol poisoning were hospitalized, raising this week's total to 294 victims. Three deaths occurred recently, bringing the period toll to 14 and highlighting the danger from the whiskey substitute.
In Chicopee Massachusetts a Christmas whiskey tragedy linked to wood alcohol base claimed 54 lives across Connecticut cities. The tally grew through the day with Holyoke Springfield and Hartford reports. Chicopee alone reported 36 deaths by noon including one woman. Springfield four. Holyoke seven. Hartford thirteen.
Washington officials said no new accord has been reached with Japan on the Siberian question. Negotiations to seek an agreement were started by Japan after Bolshevik advances. The Vladivostok publicity bureau announced common ground for joint action, tied to a prior agreement on zones along the Siberian railroad protected by Americans and Japanese.
Two council members say the council did not authorize the decorative garbage cans on Main Street and suspect the mayor or city manager acted alone if any action occurred. They advocate placing receptacles behind stores to avoid eyesores as criticism continues ahead of next Tuesday’s council meeting.
In Paris on December 27 Turkish grand vizier asks Tewfik Pasha to speed the Turkish peace commission’s preparations as Turkish delegates may be summoned to Paris next week. Advices from Constantinople say allies hint at a near conclusion of peace with Turkey.
A syndicate that runs hotels in Charlotte Salisbury Greensboro and other North Carolina cities has completed a deal to purchase the Richmond hotel for 750000.
Detroit police records show at least 20 deaths from home brewed whiskey since September 21. No new fatalities have been reported recently.
Wood alcohol poisoning in Newark hospital claimed two more lives, raising total deaths to five. Police report three arrests, including two saloon keepers, as the case unfolds.
London December 27 Frederick William former German crown prince to be added to surrender list for trial by treason per report from a meeting of law officers and officials. Ex-crown prince said to face criminal charges including theft and robbery withgebung committed on prince. No further decision reported on former emperor.
Washington report says President Wilson will be 63 tomorrow. His daughters Mrs. William G. McAdoo and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre expressed desire to attend, and may join the anniversary festivities.
Fire at the Chatham Oil and Fertilizer plant in Pittsboro destroyed 300 bales of government linters and 206 cords of wood owned by the company. No insurance covered the linters. Loss estimated at about 605 dollars. Wind hindered containment for three hours. origin undetermined.
Paris December 27 A number of members of the chamber of deputies plan to urge Premier Clemenceau to become a candidate for the presidency of the republic.
In London on December 27 the American chamber of commerce in London reports growing interest in oil as a coal substitute. Sir Auckland Geddes, president of the board of trade, said oil is being used instead of coal wherever feasible.
Fayet teville officials investigate the shooting death of Tom Reeves at his Simmons avenue home Christmas morning.
The Associated Charities of High Point report wide reach and daily aid to the needy. Secretary Mrs. Frank Gurley cites visits to every poor family, cash gifts to four widows, and 25 children receiving bags of nuts oranges candies and sparklers. A $60 balance will fund clothing and shoes for boys and other assistance as needed.
Paris December 27 The supreme council heard initial reports from German and allied military experts on implementing the treaty. Railroad material offered for troop transport to plebiscite districts was deemed insufficient. The council will respond to Switzerland about entry into the league with possible conditions.
Will Payton, one of the oldest men in the United States, died yesterday near Parkersburg West Virginia at age 128. Born a slave to the Creel family in Virginia he served the family through six generations as slave and later as a free man. He remained mentally sharp until a few weeks before his death.
A $75 blaze started when an employee overturned a stove while sweeping at Smith and Moore's barber shop on South Main street at 9 this morning. The fire damaged the floor and fixtures but was extinguished by bystanders before airtimes arrived, and the building was saved.
New York cotton futures opened firm with January at 37.99, March 36.20, May 34.50, July 32.95, and October 28.80. Near months fell 1 to 10 points while May and later contracts rose on overnight buying. market closed steady with closing quotes including January 7.92, March 35.95, May 34.10, June 32.64, October 29.52.
A Central of Georgia freight train derailed on the Oconee River bridge at Athena Georgia and three adjacent cars toppled into the river. Potash nitrate and timber fell from the cars, a 664 foot trestle collapsed and repairs will suspend traffic. no injuries are reported.
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