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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
4
Editorial fragments discuss restraint toward Kaiser in memoir writing for student warnings and note merchants claim the public rejects moderate-priced goods, suggesting a potential niche for business ventures. The items reflect mid-20th century newspaper tone and commercial concerns.
The statement notes that additional minor assignments will be declined if presented, and mentions the ambassadorial post to Mexico as an example not accepted.
The piece surveys hopes for League of Nations palmotor ideas, critiques Bolshevik ad use, and mocks Wilson era policy missteps. It notes Burleson’s delayed Jackson Day letter, signals about influenza precautions, and warns against reopening public gatherings without safeguards.
The High Point influenza outbreak exposes the city lacking a health department and unified reporting. Physicians offer conflicting tallies from 400 to 2000 cases and delayed deaths. A centralized board of health would standardize daily reports, guiding municipal action and preventing future repetition.
A childhood scene in a press room yard shows 12 to 80 carrier boys playing marbles in mud near the office. A lone well dressed boy watches with wistful eyes as others fight gently over soil and pride, a metaphor for lost boyhood and failed opportunities. The piece ends with a mock resignation by a government figure.
A northeastern newspaper examines Henry Fletcher’s unrevealed resignation letter to President Wilson. It notes the letter’s secrecy contrasts with other resignations and hints at discord over U S Mexico policy. Fletcher’s critics point to his public statements by spokesmen and perceived discontent with bandit activity below the Rio Grande.
A critique notes how a Tulsa Star reprints an Enterprise piece with a false head. It discusses misrepresentation, implying sensational framing to fit a race issue.
A fragment notes a tense scene involving a head bound by a halter and the expectation of a forceful movement. Details are unclear but imply a dangerous moment potentially tied to danger or coercion.
The Italian anarchist McEnrico Malatesta, a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, was arrested for delivering an inflammatory speech in support of proletarian revolution. He renounced title and estates to promote anarchism, allied with Bakunin, led various newspapers, helped organize a 1878 revolution, and spent over ten years in prisons across several countries. He fled Italy after suspected involvement in King Humbert's assassination, though no proof emerged, and he lived briefly in England.
One year ago today in the war the Allies reached agreement on a plan for a new armistice while Bolsheviks renewed the offensive in northern Russia.
A man claiming to represent the envoys of the elected government of the Irish Republic spoke at the league of nations first session to protest its proceedings. He called the league an instrument of empire and condemned its actions.
A press column cites opinions on influenza defense through baking soda use. It claims three daily doses of plain cooking soda may help ward off germs, noting physicians reportedly endorse it though no guaranteed immunity exists.
The Concord Tribune urges a comprehensive driving examination for all, including rules on age and license withdrawal. It argues sixteen year olds should not drive, cites dangers from reckless drivers, and claims fines should threaten license loss to deter risky behavior.
Today marks the 111th birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln with Lincoln Day speeches by Rep Webster in Washington, Governor Henry Allen in Salt Lake City, and Governor Frank Lowden in Grand Rapids. Other events include Lincoln Club banquets in Portland and Chicago meetings of railroad tie producers and farmer labor co operatives. The Henry Phipps Institute begins a ten day drive to raise three million dollars for tuberculosis research.
Today celebrates birthdays of Sir Herbert Holt an eminent Canadian finance leader born in Ireland 64 years ago Earl of Dunraven once challenged for the America’s Cup born 79 years ago Captain the Earl of Minto son of the former governor general of Canada born 28 years ago Rt Rev Robert LeRoy Harris co adjutor bishop of Marquette born near Cleveland 46 years ago Alice Roosevelt Longworth daughter of Theodore Roosevelt born 36 years ago William Faversham popular American stage actor born in London 52 years ago
A narrator recounts schemes to invite Marjorie Boyd to stay with her and her husband Crittenden while Chester Boyd travels east. Crittenden unexpectedly praises Marjorie, sparking a friendship that the narrator hopes will calm tensions and prove her suspicions misplaced.
Key dates include 1554 Lady Jane Grey’s execution at the Tower of London and 1791 Peter Cooper of Cooper Union born in New York City. Also noted are the 1847 Tweed steamer wreck loss of 72 lives, 1870 Brigham Young approving women’s suffrage in Utah, and 1882 death of Alexandre Mouton. Also listed are 1888 Edward VII’s Cannes church ceremony and 1895 Dublin Lord Mayor urging Irish dynamite prisoner release.
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