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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1926
Page
4
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Florida Governor Martin issues fixed criteria for honoring extradition papers involving wives and deserters. He notes demands are numerous and outlines a standardized approach to handle requests.
Washington doubts the European arms conference will be held and fears failure would save the United States about $50,000. Officials express little optimism about disarmament agreements.
Cameron Morrison now shows notable geniality since leaving the governor's office. Observers say he has buried political hatchets in Washington and displays more cordiality than during his run for the governorship.
Oscar Haywood a former North Carolinian opposes the death penalty and claims that no rich man or influential person has ever suffered the death penalty. He suggests few exceptions can invalidate his statement.
A prominent heir, William M. Wood, son of a Portuguese sea cook, rose to great wealth in America. He died by suicide at a young age after leaving his valet, physician, and chauffeur under personal supervision. The piece contrasts his success with his untimely death.
The factory shut down due to water shortages though officials could not confirm the latest trouble. Industry protests that uncertainty hurts more than explicit orders, while the city water superintendent assured normal conditions had been restored.
Henderson county commissioners plan to advance about a million dollars to the State Highway Commission for hard-surfacing three trunk lines. The paving will connect the Asheville-Charlotte highway to the Rutherford county line, extend 12 miles toward the Polk county line, and pave 6 miles toward the South Carolina line, improving traffic to Spartanburg Greenville and beyond. Western NC enjoys wider distribution of tourists and goods as the project links Asheville to Greenville and enhances regional access through Brevard Black Mountain Marshall Hot Springs Canton Aynesville and surrounding areas.
Southern Railway vice president Mr Miller told local officials the company would not lower tracks or pay for bridges to ease Main street crossings. He argued costs must be shared, predicting the city may bond to cover half while the railroad funds a refund in years. Local officials weigh options as traffic remains heavy at Main street and Wrenn.
The Episcopal temperance society proposes permitting light wines and beer, citing a nationwide study that prohibition is not fully successful. It alleges prohibition erodes temperance education, fuels hard liquor use, promotes youth drinking, and increases crime via bootlegging.
A informal Greensboro plan proposes joining the Greensboro and High Point water systems. George Penny, building a home on Greensboro road near Jamestown, signals extended eight inch mains from Greensboro to Sedgefield. The move aims to boost public health and regional development along the High Point Greensboro road while providing emergency resilience.
A writer argues a trial should be halted if an heiress claim arises from a westward death. He condemns the current system where poor defendants face unequal treatment and opposing alienists. He proposes state funded experts to determine sanity before trial.
A speaker urges reform to reduce red tape in punishment and curb loopholes. He argues equal footing for rich and poor, preventing escapes for guilty parties and protecting vulnerable youths, while noting lawyers would object but suggesting public support could push the change.
A Yale report finds students supporting themselves through college tend to be stronger scholars than those funded entirely by parents. The piece argues work fosters seriousness and reduces loafing, while a motorists group pushes for fairer liability in pedestrian auto accidents. It also notes prison terms may backfire by exposing youths to crime and early parole.
Harold Lloyd stars in a three reel comedy with the drama Fifty Fifty at the New Broadhurst this evening. Tomorrow and Saturday Buck Jones headlines The Desert's Price, a Western billed as one of the season's biggest entertainments with Fox News in the program.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First M P Church announces a Christian Endeavor Week with a sequence of events starting next Wednesday. Wednesday evening the Endeavors host the Prayer Service at 7 30 with full leadership by the group. Friday at 7 15 they present a Patriotic Service at Guilford County Sanatorium for patients. Sunday evening at 7 30 they lead the service and present a Christian Endeavor program. All Endeavorers and interested parties are invited.
Cincinnati report says a Salvation Army temporary injunction blocks construction of a theatre adjacent to the Catharine Booth home for girls, aiming to protect the site from perceived negative influence.
P J Dishner superintendent of the city water and sewer department explains the city loss of water Sunday and Monday. He credits Industrial Electric Co and City Transfer Co for helping restore pumps flooded by Deep River issues and outlines the pump station repairs and temporary water release plans.
A girl testifies about an alleged attack last July claiming it occurred between six and seven in the evening. She recounts going home from Bowman's house and seeking her mother after reporting to Dr Nichol son’s home. The court weighs discrepancies between this testimony and the preliminary hearing in Hickory as defense and prosecution spar over positions.
New York society column reports Ellin MacKay wed Irving Berlin. The update notes the union in high society pages and records the couple as Mr. and Mrs. Irving Berlin.
Dr Howard Rondthaler president of Salem college was the principal speaker at a Civitan Club banquet in High Point. He shared border line notes of North and South Carolina, told a lunch anecdote about a widow and the line, and praised the crowd’s interest.
The 1908 Cardinal Mercier will now released shows no personal fortune. He devoted income from publications to good works and funeral and household arrears are covered. Any surplus goes to charity. He leaves the country cottage equity to nephews and urges self support. The text asks pardon for wrongs and forgiveness for those who wronged him.
Fox News reel at the Broadhurst theater features Major C. M. Stedman congressman of this district with friends in Washington celebrating the major's fifty fifth birthday.
Jess Safewright alleged check flasher evaded officers for over five weeks. He was arrested in a Sumner barn by Deputy Sheriff B A Woodell and sent to Greensboro county jail after failing to post 600 bond. Bound over to the next term of superior court under 500 bond. Safewright is from the Springfield area.
C W Roberts of Greensboro was elected to succeed Osmond L Barringer as general manager of the Charlotte Speedway Inc and will serve as secretary and treasurer. He becomes president elect C C Coddington and names George P Wadsworth and C B Ross as vice presidents with the board including I Tripiett.
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