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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
1
The High Point Enterprise reflects on Dr. Kate W Barrett as a distinguished Virginia woman leader, notes North Carolina’s debate on economy in state affairs, calls for motor bus traffic regulation, and reports on escaped prisoners returning to state farm grounds. It mentions a bus accident and a taxicab injury amid legislative changes.
Treasurer B. R. Lacy declares he will not retire on a pension regardless of legislative action. He states he plans to stay in office until death, asserting broad support or at least unchallengeable privilege in North Carolina.
A Raleigh introduced measure requiring women to cover more when bathing has been trimmed to apply only in Moore County. The adjustment draws near universal approval, with most locals agreeing the scope should be limited to that county.
A writer imagines what George Washington would do with modern international policy. He notes Washington favored isolation to protect the independent spirit of the new world and reflects on how communications lagged in his era while others scorned the young nation.
The article argues against Governor McLean's bill to create a pardons board and insists clemency should stay with the governor. It contends a pardons commissioner is unnecessary and that North Carolina needs a single clemency power held by the governor, who must continue to function.
The defeat of the revenue bill amendment renews focus on equity in exemptions. lawmakers have weighed the issue and denied restoring the tax, despite public agitation during the interim. The assembly appears to favor continued exemption practiced over the past two years.
An editorial argues against western efforts to ban vegetable oils used as butter substitutes. It warns such boycotts threaten interstate commerce and risk retaliatory trade measures. The piece stresses open markets, federal limits on health claims, and the need for balanced dairy and oil industries.
The king of England is ill with a quinsy and North Carolina kinfolk are noted in the piece. The author reflects on royal blood in the state, mentions a Tar Heel hostess delaying tea, and muses on the universal reach of flu germs across society. The tone blends wit with social commentary on royalty and humanity.
A commentary on bootlegging and moonshining in North Carolina argues the trade thrives despite federal seizures and penalties. It suggests high profits sustain illicit whisky production and notes shifts as the Anti-Saloon League moves from law enforcement to public persuasion.
Superintendent R L Davis of the league appeals to public opinion to support the anti booze law in a letter published today. A Baptist minister near Louisburg has rounded up men for the grand jury on whisky making and peddling, signaling a growing rural appetite for enforcement and order.
A 1925 letter urges residents to report alcohol blockaders to the grand jury and sheriffs to aid prosecutions. It stresses citizens should personally testify and provide information rather than wait for subpoenas to rid the state of crime. The piece frames grand jury action as essential to defeating the whiskey trade.
The Boston Braves begin their training trip to St. Petersburg Florida with Dick Rudolph in charge. Five players depart from Boston while the battery men join along the route. The first workout for pitchers and catchers is set for Friday.
Washington February 24 Senator Bursum a Republican from New Mexico denied today in the senate charges under Justice Department inquiry that he used influence before a government agency in connection with efforts to sell American cattle in Mexico in 1923.
High Point sees a new enterprise, the High Point Novelty Company Inc., organized for 30000 dollars with 3600 paid in, to manufacture novelties and tea wagons at the former North Carolina Wheel plant. Directors include M B Abercrombie C M Ketchum R BE Denny from Greensboro and Ralph N Hopkins from Thomasville. The charter is sought soon and expansion planned as demand grows. A three or four year old boy, Isador Hyman, was seriously injured when struck by a car driven by E B White on King Street near his home between 12 and 1 this afternoon. he was taken to High Point Hospital and is listed in serious condition with head injuries.
Raleigh Feb 24 North Carolina's allotment of the American Legion Endowment Fund for rehabilitation and child welfare is 60000 with the population basis. Governor McLean chairs the state committee and local posts in Charlotte Lexington Greensboro Raleigh and Wilkesboro have tentative committees. The campaign moves forward as officials hope to raise the quota in thirty days with other states showing larger totals.
New York February 24 A 130 year old patriotic boy orator answered a silver tongued Bolshevik who stirred a Lenine memorial in Madison Square Garden. At a Carnegie Hall flag rally Bertram Stern son of a Mount Vernon teacher won applause by denouncing Morris Spector as a traitor for advocating communism at the Lenine meeting. The boys are the same age and Bertram recited an American creed that the audience repeated.
Francis Sizemore reports his bicycle was taken from the church yard during Sunday school at Wesley Memorial and has not been returned. He seeks information at his Roland Park home and is the son of F J Livemore, secretary of the chamber of commerce.
Seismographs at the University of Virginia logged the strongest shocks since installation last night. The tremors began at 7 02 and peaked at 7 19 lasting over an hour with minor quakes until 8 44. The disturbance was estimated to originate about 3000 miles away to the southwest.
WALLINGTON February report favorable to the nomination of Charles B. Warren to the attorney general post. Senate judiciary committee ordered the favorable report today, signaling support for Warren's confirmation and the administration's legal leadership.
Washington Feb 24 The House rights to express itself on international policies are defended in a report by Rep Burton Ohio a Foreign Affairs Committee member to accompany a resolution backing American adhesion to the world court Burton argues secrecy and dispatch justify congressional input noting no secrecy injunction on the world court recommendation and that only two years minus one day elapsed since its Senate submission by President Harding He says precedents show House participation but acknowledges not all committee members share the conclusions
Washington Feb 24 The House Agriculture Committee reported a bill to encourage export of American farm products modeled on the McNary Hangen measure. The vote was 11 to 2 with Aswell and Doyle opposing. Supporters said it had little chance before adjournment next week. Republican leaders urged passage of the Haugen cooperative marketing bill instead, with action promised tomorrow.
LeRoy Martin a former Wake Forest College catcher says he will not play professional baseball this season and will return to Wake Forest to study law. Charlie Carroll of Winston-Salem Piedmont League claimed a contract, but Martin denied any agreement.
The house accepted a Senate amendment to the appropriation bill for state justice commerce and labor authorizing immigration agents to arrest aliens attempting to enter the United States without warrants. The Senate must approve the language before sending the bill to the president.
A government motion to continue the Teapot Dome lease annulment trial set for March 9 was filed in federal court Cheyenne by U S district attorney Albert D Walton. Special counsel Atlee Pomerene and Owen D Roberts signed the motion. Hearing set for Thursday.
In Birmingham on February 24, Premier Lloyd George's illness from a sore throat improved today. His temperature is normal though throat discomfort persists, but officials expect him fit to resume the trip tomorrow.
In a High Point courtroom the case against Harris and Zaban proceeds with fire chief A B Horney and other witnesses detailing the January 22 Harris store blaze. Firemen testified to gasoline odor and a possible draft through a shuttle hole while prosecutors seek evidence of arson and insurance fraud. The state rested. Judge Bynum denied non suit and the defense began presenting witnesses.
Charles H. Warren superintendent of the Odd Fellows orphan home in Goldsboro will attend Repiion lodge No 63 for its regular meeting tonight. He will describe the home’s work and every lodge member is urged to attend.
The Men’s club of Saint Mary’s church will entertain the Men’s club of Saint Paul’s church, Winston-Salem, in the parish house on Washington street. Supper will be served promptly at 6 o’clock tonight.
Ashe Wednesday will be observed with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m and an evening service with a short address at 8 p m Tomorrow. Thursday morning service at 10 30 o'clock and Friday afternoon service at 4 o'clock follow.
Cincinnati report notes Dr. G D Strayer of Teachers College Columbia University argues that an ancient educational program for a community is more likely to succeed when two competent superintendents share charge with school business officers under them rather than with an independent business manager. The executive session of the department of superintendent dance, of the National Moiesational association is mentioned.
A society woman from New York City, Mrs Julton Bagley, was identified as the drowned swimmer found near a Palm Beach hotel pier. Her body was recovered at noon and noted as lightly clad. She had been staying at the Breakers hotel with Mrs Foster Gilroy, also of New York City.
The New York cotton market centers on March notices totaling about 142,000 bales. Early liquidation pushed March down to 24.18 before a rally to 24.55. Later months opened mixed with gains of 9 to 18 points as weather signals offered no rain in the Southwest. May rose to 24.90 and October to 24.97 amid 27 to 30 point advances not sustained, ending the hour near recent highs.
In Chicago on February 24 the Liverpool wheat market showed unexpected strength amid expectations of a larger United States visible supply decline. May futures climbed to 188 1-2 cents after a volatile session with a start near 7 8 to 15 1/2 cents higher. Corn gained modestly while oats advanced then eased. Hog futures forecast a sharp rise boosting the provisions market.
Wall Street resumed trading after the holiday with an overall upward price trend. Equipment stocks led the advance, with American and Baldwin Locomotives climbing, and Southwestern rail shares showing fractional gains. Kresge department stores rose about 8.5 points.
Paris Feb 24 The famed Marshal Foch armistice sleeping car headquarters stands in the Invalides courtyard exposed to the weather. Efforts to shelter it are blocked by General Mariaux, custodian of the military, who forbids dis forming Sart's courtyard with a shed.
Analysis of an appropriation bill with a provision to increase salaries of members of Congress and the cabinet was received at the White House today and forwarded to the Budget Bureau for study. Senator Borah of Idaho, a Republican, announced plans to attempt this via an amendment to a deficiency appropriation bill now pending.
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