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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
1
Chicago reels as the northeast winter blast brings sub zero readings from Pennsylvania to Florida. Three fires, including a Baptist church on Hoover Street, destroy the church and two homes. Firefighters battled freezing conditions to control outbreaks amid widespread fatalities and property loss.
London reports a Afghan post at Darkbad seized by unprovoked Russian forces stirring concern. Officials fear it signals a step in Moscow backed moves toward India, amid long Moscow backed revolutionary rhetoric in central Asia.
Certificates of incorporation issued by the secretary of state list new companies including Lexington Moving Picture Company of Lexington with $50,000 authorized capital and $10,000 subscribed by local investors. Other incorporations include J A Taylor Inc Wilmington Matthews Vending Machine Co Cooper E J Talley Laundry Machinery Clinton Sampson Fertilizer Clinton Traders and Investors Asheville and an amendment to Shelby Cloth Mills changing its name to Cleveland Cloth Mills.
Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler withdrew his Marine Corps resignation today and reported for duty. He will return to Philadelphia to arrange private affairs, then head to Washington, and in late January go to San Diego to take command of the Marine base.
Col John C Coolidge father of the president was confined to his bed in Plymouth Vermont today due to loss of use of his right leg from poor circulation. Dr Albert C Cram said the condition is not serious.
General John J. Pershing plans to return to the United States by January 15 due to rising blood pressure and infected teeth. He has represented President Coolidge in the Tacna Arica dispute and will continue duties from home if needed. Maj. Glenn I. Jones accompanies him for medical oversight as he travels on the Rochester or Denver replacements.
Federal agents announce the arrest of five alleged counterfeiting operatives in New York with Canadian connections. The gang printed fake stock certificates and notes, including bills from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and used two New York lawyers for legal advice. Wiegand led the group, with others distributing and printing. a truckload of gear was seized.
A survey by the Associated Press notes 70 deaths and 3,377 injuries across ten southern states during the Christmas week. Florida led with 13 deaths. Georgia 66 injuries. Virginia and Georgia tied for 12 deaths and 60 injuries respectively. Alabama reported nine injuries. Tennessee and Mississippi had three deaths each.
Four or five freight cars derailed on the Southern railway a few miles south of Danville, Virginia, blocking both tracks. No injuries reported. about five cars were derailed and smashed. Tracks cleared after a wrecking crew worked to remove debris. the derailment occurred at 3:35 AM amid very cold weather likely weakening rails and wheel flanges.
Fire of unknown origin breaks out at noon on the Belcher Asphalt wharf along Miami Bay front. Fuel cars and harbor craft loaded with gasoline and building materials are endangered as fire units respond to the water front alarm.
Charlotte residents woke to a brutal morning as the temperature fell to 9 12 degrees above zero at 5 a m. The local weather bureau warned there would be no relief from the cold wave today as December 28 set a low record in 47 years.
Three unidentified sailors died when a midday blaze at the Belcher Asphalt dock in Miami swept toward the Castletown and nearby liners. The fire caused about $25,000 in shipping damage as tugs and launches searched the bay for the missing crewmen.
Captain Charles K. Hancock of New Bern, about 75, was found frozen to death eight miles south of New Bern at his hunting camp. A posse led by Sheriff R. B. Lane located him around 11 a.m. after he was last seen at a nearby farmhouse early Sunday. Authorities believe he lost his way in the severe cold while returning to camp.
High Point endured the coldest weather of the season with readings near six degrees. Residents reported thermometer drops to five or six degrees as churches reported light attendance and streets were nearly deserted. Officials expected a warmer day tomorrow, bringing relief to outdoors activity and service stations busy with heating needs.
In Hickory on December 28 the Martin Furniture Company fire caused an estimated 150000 dollars in damage. The blaze started around 8 30 hours in the finishing and packing building and spread to the second floor despite workers and the Hickory fire department fighting subzero conditions. More than 100 finished suites and nearly 200 unfinished ones were lost along with the packing and loading room. Two freight cars were saved as the switch engine moved them to safety. By 10 15 o clock the fire remained active and all city firefighting resources were deployed.
John Gilliam, a Negro, died in a local hospital from injuries after being struck over the head with a brick during a Thursday night incident at a Fairview Street home. Witnesses said an argument preceded the assault. Gilliam died last night. The body was taken to Haizlip's funeral parlors for burial preparations. No arrests had been made.
A third fire alarm within 12 hours was answered about noon today for a blaze at the residence of E. J. Payne on the Parkway. Firemen extinguished the flames with chemicals after responding promptly. The cause was reported as soaks falling on the roof.
The American Railway Express company lifted the embargo on Florida citrus headed to Jacksonville and other points via Jacksonville. William Smith, vice president of the organization, announced the action.
Six firefighters were injured while fighting a five hour blaze that destroyed four large warehouses in Asheville. Lieutenant James H. Bailey faced extreme cold and exposure as he refused relief, risking double pneumonia. Other injured include Chief A L Duckett Ed Winslow R B White Captain A G White and Lieutenant L L Rhodes with frostbite and fractures. The fire caused losses over 500000 and emergency crews treated at a city hospital.
In Savannah on December 28 AP reports Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews and party finished port and coast guard inspections along the South Atlantic, except Florida. He will study Florida liquor flow on return via Havana and Miami Jacksonville with talks on personnel, equipment, and possible liquor treaty talks in Havana and with Cuba authorities.
Two High Point women Mrs. Bertha Sheetz and Miss Olive Hammond were injured when their Ford touring car collided with a Hupmobile driven by Mr. Koonce of Lexington at Lindsay and English streets. The Ford overturned and struck a mailbox. both cars sustained heavy damage. The injured were taken home for medical care.
The TI and Street Brownies in Boston continue daily swims in the Atlantic Ocean even when temperatures hover near zero. They break ice to enter the water and say the current conditions are tolerable and enjoyable.
The Rainy Day club led by Mrs. Louis Halstone argues skirts should stay above ground but not too long, while Mrs. Henderson advocates ankle coverage. Members fear a cigarette ban and prefer fashion freedom, noting schools and restaurants have relaxed smoking rules.
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