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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
4
A note from the New York Tribune quotes Hey wood Brown calling a small pocket sized book Topics in Brief. The item is described as portable and suitable for a vest pocket.
A skeptical column argues President Wilson has overreached, lost popular support at home and abroad, and bears blame for stalled treaties. It critiques his lone governance, the Lansing affair, and questions U.S. neglect of aviation progress despite American aircraft roots and wartime successes.
France’s ex premier Caillaux stands trial for treason charges as European leaders debate peace terms and the League of Nations. The piece links his case to U.S. viewpoints on Wilson, demobilization, and global governance. It notes Madame Caillaux’s 1914 assassination and compares political tension to debates over America’s role in world affairs.
Harry Setzer faced slander charges in municipal court after witnesses upheld the young woman’s reputation. Setzer contradicted himself on the stand admitting illicit relations, leading Prosecuting Attorney York to charge perjury. The jury’s views shifted as defense evidence emerged, and Setzer posted a $100 bond to await Friday court.
Shipping interests in High Point favor Al len J. Maxwell for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Supporters say he is well suited to represent North Carolina and the South and would bring needed influence to a national body. The piece notes North Carolina has lacked I C C representation while Virginia already has a member. It also forecasts an upcoming freight rate revision tied to lines returning to private ownership and management, with rates expected to rise.
The Kentucky sage recalls death in Washington while noting his son’s named status and revealing secrets of woodsman lore. He explains rifle handling baiting traps and fishing rod use learned since moving from Tennessee in youth. He has never left Kentucky.
This opinion notes concern not over wartime actions but the future of aircraft as a central U S fighting force. It acknowledges waste in several areas during the war, including public information bureaus, and critiques excesses cited by a majority report.
San Francisco hosts the Western Canada Dairy association convention while Des Moines hosts the Central and Northeastern Iowa Lumber association meeting. Charlotte hosts the Tri-State Medical association. Gen Sir Charles Townsend, defender of Kitt, resigns, saying he faced many enemies at home as he did in battle.
The list marks William Scarborough born in Belfast South Carolina and end of life in New York in 1838, Missouri Compromise passage in 1820, Gibraltar storm losses over 1090 vessels in 1828, Texas ratifying amendments in 1870, death of Charlotte Cushman in Boston in 1876, Arthur Balfour’s 1892 local government bill, and Frances Willard’s death in New York City in 1898 born in Churchville New York.
Jean Jules Jusserand, the French ambassador to the United States, marks sixty five years in a long career spanning diplomacy and letters. Born in Lyons, he joined the French diplomatic service in 1876 and first served as consul in London. He is known for fostering Franco American friendship and for his literary work including the Literary History of the English People.
Today marks Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent with political tours by Governor Lowden of Illinois in South Dakota and Sen Leonard Wood speaking in Minneapolis. A New York assembly hearing on the Bates bill to end daylight saving, BC prohibition party talks in Victoria, and the National Retail Drygoods association meeting in New York with Secretary Baker. Wisconsin hosts a first inter denom pastors conference in Milwaukee. A native Ashanti born on a day of the week is noted.
Jean Jules Jusserand born Lyons 65 years ago today. Theodore N Morrison born Ottawa All 70 years ago today. William L Kenly born Baltimore county Md 56 years ago today. William Sloane prominent New York City 47 years ago today. James F Goodrich governor of Indiana born Winchester Ind. George Mogridge pitcher for New York Americans born Rochester N Y 30 years ago today. Lysters live up to twenty years and mature for market around five years old.
Cotton futures opened barely steady with March at 96.75 and May at 34.50 as reports of easier spot cash and better farm work boosted offerings. Liverpool failed to meet expectations with a soft start and ongoing liquidation pushed prices lower, May slipping to 34.10 and July to 31.95, with active months down 37 to 71 points.
Mrs. Mary Daley of 530 Oak Street credits Tanlac with a remarkable turnaround after months of gastritis night sweats and exhaustion. She reports a 17 pound gain appetite restoration and better sleep and says she can do housework easily. Tanlac sold locally by Hart Drug Co in High Point O P Lenoir in Stokesdale and Pomona Mercantile Co in Pomona.
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