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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
4
Readers invited to submit letters on current topics
The Enterprise invites brief letters on topics of public interest. Writers must include their name, though it may be omitted if the author prefers. Entered as second class matter at the High Point post office under the 1872 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
Congress
Jupe Loses Shadow Claim in Weathered Gossip Talk
Yesterday the topic centered on predictions of spring fashion and the plausibility of a superstition involving a famous figure. Alyss notes critics overlook the girls styling while hiding ears behind new trends.
Snobbishness of Admiral Sims Highlighted by English Line
The remark targets Admiral Sims for his supposed elitist background, describing him as part of an English aristocratic lineage facing decline. The comment frames him as a symbol of inherited status within naval circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sims
Officials of Income Tax Department Resign Envision Tax Gap
A report notes that if all income tax department officials resign, there may be no one left to collect taxes, signaling a potential enforcement gap and financial strain for government revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Income Tax Department
Allies list Hindenburg extradition for Paris dinner play
A newspaper column suggests Von Hindenburg may dine in Paris if the Allies press extradition demands on German suspects. It endorses Berlin actor Bohn’s plan to impersonate Wilhelm the Fallen in London for trial and urges courts to proceed against both figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Hindenburg
Paris
Berlin
Bohn
Wilhelm the Fallen
London
Kaiser
Medicine Gaffe Sparks Public Print Delay
A letter laments lack of press coverage as Mr. Wilson battles a cold and pneumonia rumors swirl while doctors push urgent notices. The piece contrasts private medical urgency with public silence.
Eastern North Carolina road project planned
The Washington Daily News reports a decision to build roads in eastern North Carolina. It notes that motorists in the area in the future will not need life preservers in their cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Washington Daily News
Albany Couple Welcomes Two Sets of Triplets in 15 Months
Mr. and Mrs. Livingstone of Albany Georgia report the arrival of two sets of triplets within fifteen months. The note praises large families and hints at census officials working overtime to track such births.
Newark Doctor Arrested On Manslaughter Charge
A Newark physician reportedly ordered the arrest of an inn keeper on a manslaughter charge per Associated Press details. The remark hints at possible misinterpretation of authorities and roles in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Associated Press
Women Seek Federal Secretary of Education Post
The piece notes Republican women pushing for the creation of a Federal secretary of education. It questions the value of such an office and suggests if the women desire it they should obtain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Federal Secretary of Education
Washington
Women to Organize War on High Cost of Living
Women statewide plan campaigns to lower prices for essential goods. The public hope centers on decisive action to curb rising costs and ease the burden on households.
Cap'n J Hamp Located in Baton Rouge Then Paris Address Given
The Boone Trail founder Cap'n J Hamp, once described as isolator of the mob germ, has been located in Baton Rouge Louisiana and states his next address is Paris France. The Boone Trail commission is advised of the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap'n J. Hamp. Rich
Mob Germ
Boone Trail
Order of Butters-In
Baton Rouge
Paris
France
Boone Trail Commission
Telephone service woes spark editorials on quality and staffing
Local readers report weeks of poor telephone service as automatic system installation nears. A physician experienced an open line and failed central office contact, highlighting operator shortages and morale issues. The piece also critiques British coverage and U.S. senate conduct affecting war and peace perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Of Spirits and Such Things
A lighthearted column notes a wave of interest in spiritism and Ouija boards across the country. It mentions Sir Oliver Lodge and Hereward Carrington as proponents and cites talk of a Roosevelt séance, while the author prefers simple comfort foods and domestic ambience over spiritual communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Lodge
Hereward Carrington
Col. Roosevelt
Valley of Shadows
Ouija Board
Land of Spirits
Press Comment on Queen Mary and Port au Prince Penitentiary
The Asheville Times notes Queen Mary adopting cigarette smoking and mocks a Port au Prince penitentiary seen as pleasant. It reports natives breaking in and hints authorities may alter system by denying admission cards to criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Asheville
Crown Prince Freddie to Leave Holland for Wife
A Raleigh Times snippet notes the former Crown Prince Freddie plans to depart Holland to be with his wife. It jokes she is suing for divorce and implies she should proceed or risk taking in washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
Holland
Raleigh Times
Large-field Presidential Race Grows With New Contenders
Twenty six candidates are already counted as more may join the race. A correspondent suggests adding Admiral Sims, though he is blocked by Canadian birth as a factor in eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sims
Winston- Salem Journal
Burke County Child Sends Socks to President Wilson
A five year old from Burke County knitted red woolen socks for President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson conveyed the thanks to Red Buck Bryant who delivered the gift. The note ponders if this child is related to a girl who years ago flagged a train with a red flannel petticoat, averting a wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke County
Wilson
Daniels declares for woman suffrage in North Carolina
In a Greensboro letter to suffragists Josephus Daniels joins the push for equal suffrage. He says North Carolina can earn a proud place among states granting justice and opportunity, diverging from Senators Simmons and Overman who oppose woman suffrage. He predicts ratification will allow women to vote in the November presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
Greensboro
Mr. Daniels
North Carolina
Josephus
Simmons
Overman
Credt
Asheville
Albert Thomas Elected ILO Director General
Albert Thomas, a French war veteran and steel industry expert, has been unanimously elected director general of the International Labour Organization. He served as a lieutenant of reserve at the war's start, then held a staff post and was summoned to Bordeaux for munition work, later becoming under secretary of state under M. Millerand. Thomas was born in Champigny forty two years ago to a small shopkeeper family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thomas
International Labor Organization
Washington
Bordeaux
M. Millerand
Mr. Thomas
Champigny
Who Horatio Bottomley Is
The Concord Tribune questions Bottomley’s wartime residence noting he edited John Bull and spent most of WWI in France and Flanders with British troops. It says he also made hurried trips to London and wrote for the radical magazine while idolized by Tommies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
John Bull
United States
United States Senate
Bottomley
England
France
Senate
Concord Tribune
America
Tribune
Horatio Bottomley
Flanders
London
Greece territorial claims debated by expert commission
One year ago today in the Twee War the supreme council referred to an expert commission the territorial claims of Greece. Premier Borden urged concessions by the great powers in the league of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council
Greece
Borden
League of Nations
High Point Rotary Club Holds Bi Monthly Luncheon
The High Point Rotary Club met at Mrs. A. D. Brockett 211 South Main yesterday noon to 1. Members attended except those ill with influenza. The club elected a director for the Children Home Society of NC and chose Chase Idol as representative. A three member committee was formed to plan for the Greenville district convention. A roads committee was named with Frank Wineskie as chair. The meeting discussed influenza, the triangle of High Point Winston-Salem Greensboro, and future charter status from the international Rotary. The next meeting is set for February 17 at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Children’s Home Society of
North Carolina
Club
Chase Idol
High Point Club
Houston Hiatt
Winston-Salem
Greensboro Triangle
Frank Wineskie
J. J.” Farriss
Fred Tate
Greensboro
Triangle
Brockett
Florida
Carson Sinclair
Rotary
International Association
United States
Anniversaries highlight pivotal 19th century events
Key milestones listed include the Kansas suffrage convention in Topeka 1869 and John Mitchell birth 1870. Other dates note Baker Pasha’s defeat 1884 and the formation of a women's enfranchisement group in Toronto 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Suffrage
Kansas
Topeka
Baker Pasha
Tokar
Susan B. Anthony’s 1872 Rochester Vote and Fine Case
Susan B. Anthony, whose centennial is celebrated, tested the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments by voting in Rochester’s 1872 state and congressional elections. She was indicted for illegal voting and fined, refused to pay, and was not jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
Notable Birthdays Across Nations Mark Milestones
Frederick Ebert president of the German republic born at Meidel berg 49 years ago today. Jean Richepin famed French poet novelist and dramatist born in Algeria 771 years ago today. George Brandes Denmark’s foremost man of letters born in Copenhagen 78 years ago today. Charles E. Schaff receiver of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad born in Lickings county Ohio 64 years ago today. William A. Oldfield representative in congress of the second Arkansas district born at Franklin Ark 46 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ebert
German Republic
Meidelberg
Jean Richepin
Algeria
George Brandes
Denmark
Copenhagen
Charles E. Schaff
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company
Lickings County
Ohio
William A. Oldfield
Congress
Arkansas
Franklin
Ark
Conventions Opening Today Nationwide Associations Meet
Various regional groups begin annual conventions including the Independent Telephone Association in Atlanta the Veterinary Medical Association in Louisville the Corn and Grain Growers in Watertown South Dakota the Manufacturers and Hardware Dealers in Milwaukee the Retail Hardware Dealers in Milwaukee the Horticultural Association in Toronto and the Canadian Lumbermen's in Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States
Independent Telephone Association
Louisville—Kentucky
Veterinary Medical Association
Watertown
S. Dak
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
Toronto
Ontario
Horticultural Association
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Wilmington
Charlotte
Raleigh
the Virgin
Liz
Queen Mary
Ham Sun
Sims
Greenville
S. C
Bob Walker
Weaver Marr
John Mitchell
United Mine Worker's of America
Braidwood, Ill
New York City
Women's Enfranchisement Association
Manila
Philippines
Moon
Tion
Wisconsin Manufacturers’ Association
Quebec
Association
Bank
Bank of Commerce
Member
Federal Reserve System
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