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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1923
Page
2
President Harding asks Congress to approve the British debt funding agreement as a commitment of the English speaking world to contract validity. He frames the plan as a blight against war and urges passage alongside the administration ship bill to avoid losses and secure funding.
New York on February 7 reports a new agency offering paid companionship for theaters or dinners. A $10 fee grants introductions to refined young women who must meet strict social criteria and sign contracts abstaining from liquor and refusing escorts home. A reporter confirmed the agency’s claims.
In Lausanne Ismet Pasha and Turkish delegation members depart for Angora at 7 am with a secretary and reporters in attendance. Russian foreign minister Tchicherin heads for Moscow. After 79 days of negotiations no peace achieved, but war avoidance noted and planners aim for a patched up settlement.
The Turkish commander at Smyrna has told allied warship commanders that he will enforce their withdrawal if they do not comply with the Turkish order to depart Smyrna.
H F Cooper and Miss Essie Cooper were called to China Grove due to a sister's critical illness but have returned to High Point as the sister's condition improved. An earlier report in the Enterprise incorrectly stated that H F Cooper had been summoned away by the death of a sister.
Milford Massachusetts February 7 George A Draper president of the Draper corporation textile machinery maker died in a Boston hospital today leaving a large industrial enterprise and family.
The city council approved a 100 percent petition from Taylor Street residents from South Main to Fairview and Fairview from Taylor to Willis requesting hard surface roads. Councilman Ingram led the motion, citing benefits for Black schoolchildren. Sam Smith sought electric service for his near line and was told the matter would be addressed. Carrick avenue was ordered paved with start date to be announced.
Washington February seven treaty of peace and amity eleven conventions and three protocols were signed at the final plenary session. Secretary Hughes presided and congratulated Guatemala El Salvador Honduras Nicaragua and Costa Rica on the negotiations and friendship with the United States. The five delegation heads expressed confidence in the agreements and gratitude for American efforts.
Fire of unknown origin in a building housing the Meyers Paper company and the Southern Edible Net company in Memphis caused an estimated $100,000 in losses. Authorities reported the blaze early today with no immediate details on casualties or cause.
Rome police report irrefutable evidence of a vast plot to overthrow the fascisti government following arrests of communists and agitators across Italy.
Mr and Mrs O L Wagstaff and their daughter Jewell escaped death when their car skidded on ice on the High Point Thomasville road and plunged down a 12 foot embankment. The driver lost control as the vehicle rolled three times injuring Mr Wagstaff who suffered a broken rib and minor injuries. Mrs Wagstaff and Jewell were shocked but unhurt. They were taken to Thomasville for care. Wagstaff is a Thomasville mill superintendent and former city council member.
The cotton market opened softer on February 7 with less favorable near east news and weaker Liverpool cables. Active months declined 28 to 34 points after yesterday's liquidation. March stood at 28.38, May 27.67, July 28.05, October 25.30, and December 25.00.
The St Mihiel transport bringing American troops from Germany reached Tibbe Bar at 12:30 PM and, after being conveyed by the cutter Yamacraw and tug McCallum, proceeded to quarantine.
Washington February 7 1923 the commissioner of internal revenue announced a extension of time until June 15 as the final date for filing tax returns of domestic corporations for the calendar year 1922.
Raleigh, Feb 7 Senators entered the day without executive instructions on the administrations ship bill as the house prepared to act. A rumored million dollars for port facilities sparked debate while Governor Morrison appeared distant from negotiations. Opposition grew in both chambers with Morrison loyalists split and a Ku Klux bill resuscitation path dragging on amid political maneuvering.
In a three hour gun battle with 15 prohibition enforcement officers in Prince George county near Walnut Md a man was wounded and hospitalized while about two score alleged bootleggers fled. Authorities seized three stills and large quantities of corn whisky ending a major supply source for Washington. The raids under Lt Davis followed recent nationwide actions against bootleggers.
Raleigh February 7 Henry Fords bid to buy the Muscle Shoals project drew a congressional resolution urging support. The measure passed the house by a 106 to 1 vote with broad backing for the federal purchase.
In Asheville on February 7 a movement aims to urge Buncombe County legislators to introduce bills granting city commissioners authority to call an election on annexing suburban territory. Proposed areas include Biltmore Village and South Biltmore for potential incorporation.
The High Point City Council approved on first reading an anti shingle roof law aimed at eliminating combustible roofing within 12 years. Fire Chief A B Horney and Fire Marshal Sherwood Brockwell pushed the plan citing safety and adoption by other North Carolina cities.
Dr Wilfred Grenfell described the Grenfell association efforts in Labrador before 500 at the high school, with stereopticon and motion pictures. He outlined hospitals and nursing stations, cooperative stores, orphanages, and social uplift initiatives aiding fishermen and children along the coast.
Georgia prison officials and Governor Hardwick discuss discipline methods. Convicts on state prison farms and road crews may continue whipping with debate over abolishing the lash. Commissioners propose allowing whip only in the presence of a county physician as alternative.
High Point public schools are ordered to require smallpox vaccination for all students unless they have been successfully vaccinated in the past three years. The Health Board cites state authority and warns of possible spread, with physician input guiding exceptions for physical conditions.
Two and a half year old Little Mable Hemric suffered serious back burns when her clothing caught fire from an open grate in the Campbell street home. Her mother Mrs. H. W. Hemric rushed in, treated the blaze, but was slightly burned while restraining the flames. Doctor C. S. Grayson expected full recovery for the child.
Winston Salem February 7 C M Sawyer sentenced to eight years for conspiracy to burn his store has withdrawn his petition to the state supreme court and has been taken to Raleigh to begin his term of imprisonment.
A false alarm at box No 26 around 8 pm gave Fireman Beeman of the North Side station his first ride on the big truck. Beeman drove the apparatus like a veteran, pleasing the crew who were glad for the chance to judge his skill.
Craven County legislators in New Bern have sent a resolution protesting the appointment of two extra county commissioners and a three member road commission with salaries of 2500 dollars annually. The measure requests unfavorable reporting on pending legislation authorizing the new posts and road commission.
German information bureau reports French forces occupy Lennep and two smaller towns in the Rhine textile region. The French advance forms part of an encircling move toward Ebelfeld and Barmen, with about 900 soldiers extending the upper valley occupation and reportedly little local resistance.
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