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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
4
In Greensboro the local medical staff report a surge of patients post Christmas as doctors brace for the after holiday workload. The piece notes the public discussion around railroads and a sweeping treaty ratification move debated by senators from both parties.
The piece mocks a reported wireless from the ship Buford bound for Russia claiming a load of “bad-burned bolsheviks” enjoy swell time at sea. It questions how the crew could have seen late papers printed after departure and suggests the tale was not truly wirelessed to the vessel.
The article argues President Wilson’s order to hand over former German liner ships to Britain strengthens a prior critique, noting Britain’s equal claim to ships seized after the armistice and suggesting reciprocal actions like releasing Standard Oil tankers and relinquishing whips to England.
The article weighs returning railroads to private management March 1 and enacting legislation to restore properties. It warns the anti strike provisions in the Cummings measure could trigger labor unrest, wage pressures, and supply disruptions, urging cautious policy toward Mexico and avoiding rash action.
The piece notes two to three dozen deaths from fake liquor during Christmas holidays attributed to wood alcohol poisoning. It argues such poisonings reveal how open saloon-era dangers would have produced far worse casualties and how news value shapes public perception.
Two American merchant sailors are jailed in Mazatlan on charges of assaulting a Mexican citizen. Mexican officials state the men are held under common law, not by federal action, amid international debate over the case.
Events today include the 100th birth anniversary of Earl Cairns and the 200th of John Phillips. The American Historical Association opens sessions in Cleveland, the Commercial Travelers Association of Canada meets in Toronto, the Virginia Republican state committee plans its convention, and Sacramento voters decide a 20 percent city employee wage increase.
Entries list 1792 death of John Cruger first NY chamber of commerce president in New York City born 1710. 1794 William Preston born Philadelphia died Columbia 1869. 1831 abolition of hereditary peerage by French parliament. 1876 opening of new Philadelphia chamber of commerce. 1889 fires destroy many buildings in New Westminster. 1894 Venezuelan claims commission first meeting in Washington. 1914 US protests British seizure of American goods. 1915 heavy artillery battle near Rheims and Vosges. 1916 British airmen destroy Chikaldir bridge. 1917 British stop Turkish attempt to recapture Jerusalem.
Albert Wolff, composer of the opéra ballet version of Maeterlinck's Blue Bird, arrives in New York to conduct the Metropolitan Opera House world premiere tonight. He previously conducted at Opera Comique Paris from 1911 to 1914 and served in the French army during the war.
Gen. Peyton C. March veteran Army chief born Easton Pennsylvania 55 years ago today. Dr. John H. Thomas Middlebury College president born Covington New York 50 years ago today. M Jannart noted French colonial administrator born 62 years ago today. Rear Admiral Luther G Billings USN retired born New York 77 years ago today.
President Wilson answered King George's welcome with a pledge that the allies were united in a campaign for right and justice as the war pressed on.
Atlanta dispatch notes interchurch world movement issued a global prayer for New Year observances. It calls for justice and brotherhood and will be read in mission stations worldwide from New York to Shanghai and Becht to Zurich. The prayer asks for peace, labor dignity, and universal charity. A brief note follows on phosphorescent deep sea fish and a Davidson County man’s remark on Winston-Salem population figures after tragedy.
In this New York Globe essay the author argues that the myth of a resilient German “superman” is false after the war. He portrays Germany as disheartened and divided, notes Ebert Noske corruption accusations, and suggests a new Germany will emerge from a disorganized crowd rather than a unified state.
Sidney reports Sir Joseph Cook urges Australians to stay ready for war and trust the League of Nations. He tells the Navy League to spend the last dollar on readiness and keep rifles oiled, warning that disarmament may be slow and a future conflict is possible. He also appeals to the Women's Reform League that global peace hinges on the League of Nations and preparedness.
Berlin reports many returned German prisoners are requesting replacement iron crosses from the military department claiming originals were taken by the Entente. No prisoner admits selling the cross to American soldiers or taking tobacco in exchange. The German government demands proof that the medals were actually seized.
The National Council sanctioned a London chapter of the American Legion with Edward Cantor securing a charter for Europe. Many AEF veterans joined. the Ashington Inn becomes its base to connect veterans in London with visiting American chapters. Lady Waldorf Astor serves as patroness.
In Trenton New Jersey Samuel De Marco a 25 year old prisoner awaiting sentence on a child attack charge attempted an escape from the Mercer county courthouse rear window He improvised a rope from a concealed sheet but the rope broke during descent and he fell to the ground unconscious Sheriff Fred Rees found him moments later The daring effort proved unsuccessful and he remained unconscious at the scene.
Miss Mollie McDaniel of Ellenboro won a mahogany dressing table in a Welborn Furniture contest in this city. The prize went to the first 25 customers who entered Wednesday. tickets were drawn among them and McDaniel was declared the winner.
An advertisement outlines Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it treats catarrh by acting on the mucous surfaces and blood. It asserts relief from constitutional conditions and offers a $10,000 reward for proof of ineffectiveness. Statements mention Druggists and the firm F. J. Cheney Co. of Toledo.
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