13 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1926
Page
1
Luis Amador Ti Juana saloon owner and Chief of Police Zenaido Llanos charged with assault on Misses Clyde and Audrey Peteet. Amador attempted suicide by slashing wrists in the Tipana cuartel, authorities report.
Reports of mistreatment of American women in Ti Juana prompt President Calles to order a thorough probe and closure of objectionable border dives. The Peteet family deaths are attributed to self harm after alleged assaults by local officials and police, with trials and arrests ongoing in Ti Juana.
Tonight the Y W C A in High Point becomes Man's Night with all men invited to bring a woman. Charles Kephart will share his impressions of France during the Kaiser era and Matt Wail will perform entertaining stunts.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, famed Philadelphia draft dodger, was arrested in Mosbach Baden on allegations of indecent conduct after a private detective's complaint. He faces an open charge as police prepare to confront alleged victims amid claims the case stems from revenge linked to a 1920 kidnapping attempt.
In Raleigh on February 13 a sixteenth annual Boy Scouts event had youths fill state and city government posts for one hour from 11 to 12. Governor Angus W McLean Jr and officials were replaced by Dan Stewart Jr of troop six and other Boy Scouts in key offices.
Robert Rombley an employee of F P Conrad Grocery was hospitalized in High Point with a broken nose after a frontal collision with a Ford truck driven by Otis Weaver of Fairfield road. Police say Rombley northbound collided with Weaver who was eastbound from Richardson causing a congested Main street. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage and the wreck shattered the windshield. Weaver received minor injuries and was shaken but is reported to be fine.
Harry Garbutt of Los Angeles was executed by hanging at San Quentin State Prison today after being convicted of murder. The execution was carried out at the California facility with authorities confirming the death.
Legion officials announce summitices named during a joint meeting. Judge MaCrae speaks on municipal matters. Hotel manager informs officials supper can be prepared for 300 guests at once.
High Point prepares for a March 11 visit by John R. McQuigg, national commander of the American Legion, with Andrew Jackson post hosting a officers conference and a banquet. Committees form to locate battlefield graves for decoration, kitchen plans discussed, and post membership praised for a strong year.
Salisbury police halted a wholesale robbery at a local department store about 4 o clock this morning. A white man named LeRoy Hoskins was captured. another suspect believed shot in the leg. More than 8000 dollars worth of garments were saved as three bandits escaped.
Osyka Mississippi becomes diamond hub as thousands travel by train car and horse to a 2000 acre tract under lease deals. J W Deland of Chicago cited as geologist behind finds while operations are set to begin within two weeks.
February report shows U S imports at 414 million and exports at 339 million, marking the largest monthly import total in years and an unfavorable January trade balance. Exports dipped from December, with gold exports 3.09 million and total imports 19.32 million, yielding a net gain of 16.26 million for the month versus a 68.49 million gold loss in January 1925.
J M Cecil aged 59 died at a local hospital after a several week illness. A prosperous Davidson county farmer he had lived in the county since birth. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Zion Reform Church at 3 o'clock with burial in the church cemetery.
Production in the Pennsylvania hard coal district resumes after a 168000 miner strike ending with a five year contract at the old wage scale. Scranton ratification planned. many miners seek work elsewhere but expect return, with unions gaining wage deduction terms. Mayor Hart pardons fines for miner prisoners in Wilkesbarre.
In Oceanside California the first pepper tree planted in the state by Franciscan padres over a century ago at Mission San Luis Rey still thrives under its walls. Brought from Peru as a sapling, it was tended by Indian neophytes and is now treasured as a beloved California shade tree with pepper tree avenues common in many towns. Franklin avenue in Hollywood features dense arches of pepper trees creating shade for the street.
Federal officers with A. Williams and W. T. Maguinn and Memory Co. Coin deputies conducted raids in Charlotte seizing narcotics valued about 10000 dollars. They arrested suspects at five homes across the city with nine detectives assisting.
Art Smith famed stunt flyer and sky writing pioneer dies in a mail plane crash near Montpelier Ohio. The 32 year old veteran carried mail from Chicago to New York when the craft struck a tree and burst into flames. He had helped popularize aerial feats and held fifty eight medals.
Al Ramey of Rosman who faced federal prohibition charges was found murdered with an axe at a still near the South Carolina line in Pickens County. The slaying, likely Thursday, leaves Ramey and ally Leon Galloway missing. Galloway is sought as a preacher. Ramey awaited federal court in Greenville, D C, on $1000 bond. He was married with five children.
A posse led by M. E. Hogan chased Walter Johnson a 19 year old Dur ham fruit peddler after he tried to cash two forged 4 50 checks at the Chapel Hill bank. He was captured by Jack Merritt a former university football player with a rabbit foot found in Johnsons shoe.
A riot call was issued as hundreds of men women and children surged the Consolidated Gas coke yards at First Avenue and 110th Street seeking fuel. Gates were broken after authorities failed to disperse the crowd and coke sold in lines at thirty cents per bushel.
Street Roads Wall Street celebrated peace in the anthracite industry with sharp lifts in shares of coal mining and distributing firms and coal carrying railroads. Lehigh Valley Delaware and Hudson Lehigh Coal certificates United States Distributing led initial gains of about 4 to 5 points.
Author and publisher Henry Holt died at his home in New York City from bronchitis complications at age 86. He headed Henry Holt and Company and authored several books and articles on social and literary topics. Survived by his widow, three daughters and three sons.
Charlotte announces the sale of bond issues aggregating 1 535 000 by the city government on February 26. Officers said the bonds will be offered publicly in the upcoming issue.
The Senate narrows the tax levy as proposed by the House plan. Mellon warns the treasury cannot permit the full 456 million cut, signaling likely adjustments remain necessary to meet budget constraints.
The Senate moved late last night to reduce the federal tax burden by about 126 million dollars, a measure that will face conference with the House next week. The revolt among Democrats centered on a compromise that capped surtax at 20 percent, with major changes including repeals of the inheritance tax and taxes on admissions, dues, passenger automobiles, and capital stock, while raising the corporate tax.
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