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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1926
Page
4
Fragmentary notice references multiple properties including Frest Landis Kobo at 250 Fork Ave New York and People's Gase building on Michigan Boulevard Chicago. No events or actions stated.
The Earl of Craven departed hastily for Canada, living up to his name and title. If Bergdolf is convicted of the crime charged, he may be deported and become a man without a country.
City officials in Cleveland decide to end all betting on local horse races. The action targets wagering activities linked to racing events around the city.
A Asheville Citizen editorial excerpt discusses tax transfers in western North Carolina and a White House upkeep dispute. It notes Debs citizenship and 1928 presidential run prospects, opera red ink in Vienna, and US Lawn Tennis association rules for the Wightman cup while musing on Lacoste’s suggestion and international play.
Taxpayer argues for lowering Southern railway tracks to eliminate grade crossings while Vice President Miller says it is impractical due to cost and safety. City engineer urged to investigate feasibility, with broader regional commerce and taxation reforms proposed. Yale tours southern universities to study educational methods as Mississippi plans a Jefferson Davis statue, highlighting broader regional development and fair assessments.
Suzanne Lenglen narrowly outscores Helen Wills in a tense clash as thousands watch. Umpiring questions arise over a disputed call that could have swung the second set, while Lenglen's defense and placement challenge Wills’s baseline power. A rematch is anticipated.
A 1926 essay critiques Little Rock censorship plans targeting on stage jokes and depictions of religion and patriotism. It argues such laws echo outdated harsh measures and mocks harsher punishments as relics of the past. Senator Borah is cited noting U S tax burdens now total seven billion annually, calling for future relief.
Plans discuss organizing a Piedmont North Carolina chamber of commerce. High Point residents invited to a Salisbury meeting Thursday with local representatives attending. The aim is to unite the region beyond municipal borders to develop Piedmont North Carolina as a single unit despite rivalries.
An advertiser praises The Enterprise for unparalleled local reach citing coupons used at Broadhurst family night. He notes 20 to 200 coupons from The Enterprise appeared at box offices and estimates daily paper readership exceeding twelve thousand in High Point.
A reader urges fair tax re appraisal in High Point. The piece calls for a three member re appraisal committee chosen for fitness and impartiality and insists on scientific basis, full parcel inspection, and careful budgeting to ensure a square deal for all property owners.
William Fox accepts the New York chairmanship of the United Jewish Campaign and raises the New York quota to 6 million dollars. Milton Silver reports progress of drives toward 3 thousand dollars for sick Jews here as nationwide fundraising expands to aid Jews in Poland, Galicia, Bessarabia, Russia and Roumania.
County education chief T. Kr. Foust will speak at the Monarch club meeting at Reform church South Main street. City superintendent T Wingate Andrews will join as a guest and possibly add a short talk. Lunch will be prepared for a large attendance.
William G. Braham president of the Virginia League Piedmont League and South Atlantic association declares pitchers must stop using the resin ball or other freak deliveries. The ruling stands unless circuit directors act differently, the Charlotte News reports.
Washington Feb 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission would be directed to withhold action on the proposed nickel plate railroad consolidation under a resolution introduced by Senator Wheeler Democrat Mon tans.
Only four realty transfers were listed with the Greensboro register of deeds yesterday. Transfers include High Point and Jamestown townships with prices ranging from 500 to 6,500 dollars and one High Point deal for 10 dollars and other considerations.
Byrne and Byrne present Giddy Girlie at the Orpheum with eight superb chorus girls, Les ter Richards in blackface, Billy Byrnes with four voices, and the Concer tino Trio. The crowd filled the house as the show earned strong audience response. managers announce identical program repeats with changes on upcoming days.
Mardi Gras crowds filled New Orleans streets from dawn as Rex, Joseph P. Heineken, waited for his court. Miss Katherine Williams, queen, traces hereditary royalty to her grandfather Frank B. B. William, king of the 1909 carnival. The carnival season peaks today with Rex and Comus shaping the day as business slows citywide.
Friends of J. F. E. Lanier regret to learn he is at home at 513 Ray Street.
The New York stock market opened with notable price irregularities as selling pressure returned on weak spots. Foundation Company and Radio Corporation fell about 1.14 points, while Devoe and Raynolds and others showed mixed moves. Hudson Motors Savage Arms and American Brake Shoe opened modestly higher.
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