Conceited men and the duty of respect
A Beecher quote notes that conceited men appear harmless and relieve others from feeling obliged to respect them by their own inflated self regard.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
4
Legality of Street Assessments and Payment Terms
The paper argues street assessment obligations exist and are legal, with the statute modifying payment conditions as a benefit to debtors. It notes ex post facto limits and that limitations periods can be changed by legislature. It urges publication of authoritative opinions and warns property owners have a short window to pay the first tenth portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Supreme Court
Reynolds
New York
Threat to Break Out of the Treaty Quoted in Stimson Letter
The text describes Secretary Stimson’s letter to Senator Borah as a thinly veiled threat to abrogate the Washington naval agreement. It notes the letter’s significance after Borah’s reading and Stimson’s consultation, plus approval from other lawmakers, stressing that maintaining treaty relations is essential for any binding agreement, with the United States implied to act if the pact is breached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Borah
Far East
Washington
Hiram Johnson
China
United States
Stimson Warns US Navy Limits May Be Ignoed
The statement argues Washington may ignore the Washington agreement on naval power and forego further defense in Guam and the Philippines if Japan repudiates the Nine Power Pact and the Briand Kellogg treaty. It notes the US navy is below treaty limits and could rapidly rebuild, possibly aligning with Geneva negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guam
Philippines
Japan
China
United States
Mr. Stimson
Naval Committee of the Senate
Geneva
Roosevelt Fires New York Sheriff Farley Over Deposit Scandal
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt removes Sheriff Thomas M. Farley amid questions about more than 360000 in deposits and unclarified accounts. The action is framed as anti Tammany courage, with political implications for future support and Seabury inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas M. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farley
Roosevelt
Worthy
Tammany
Seabury
Reopening North Carolina Banks Amid Panic and Loss
The News and Observer notes banks closed by depositor panic are set to reopen. Local conditions caused closures, but many well run banks may resume, though some losses and inconvenience are expected as a reminder of public hysteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News and Observer
North Carolina
Where Crime Is Bred
Bruce Catton discusses Dr. Amos T. Baker of Sing Sing who argues criminals are not simply mentally defective. Baker told an American Orthopsychiatric Association session in Baltimore that the crime wave cannot be solved by implanting better minds in crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos T. Baker
Sing Sing Prison
American Orthopsychiatric Association
Baltimore
Ed Johnson portrait shown at Washington High School
A Raleigh portrait honors Ed A Johnson first principal of the precursor to Washington High School. The article notes his early leadership, education, and diplomacy in race relations, highlighting his legal career and rise to prominence in New York while remaining a respected figure in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Washington High School
RE. A. Johnson
Johnson
Ed. Johnson
New York
Adml Urges Firm Stand Against Japan and Fashion Ring Rule
A naval admiral urges the United States and England to loudly confront Japan, suggesting a firm stance. A fashion note counsels wearing the wedding ring above the engagement ring so the ring can be removed without disturbing the diamonds.
Economist says solving low mood can groom a president
The economist notes that addressing widespread malaise may reveal leadership potential. Yet he questions why a man who can fix mood would seek only the presidency instead of broader influence.
Letters on honesty and finance in High Point
A reader laments corruption in local banks after veterans, widows, and workers lose savings to unscrupulous managers. He cites soldiers bonus money, funeral funds, and factory savings, urging a return to old-time honesty and justice as banks wind up and officials enjoy luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
France
Chamber of Commerce denies help wanted ads in out of state papers
In High Point dated February 25 1932 a public statement challenges Mr H H Culler and the Chamber of Commerce. The group denies placing ads for 100 to 500 workers in Georgia and South Carolina papers and asks for journal names and dates of any such advertisements. It asks residents to verify rumors and uphold truthful city advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
the Enterprise
H. H. Culler
Culler
Enterprise
Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina
Georgia
Help
Mr. Culler
High Point Chamber OF Commerce
J. Culler
F. J. Sizemore
Sec’v.Treas
Citizen Seeks City Improvement Through Sound Governance
A High Point resident and taxpayer writes about the need for municipal funds and responsible citizenship to improve the city. The letter emphasizes informed citizens, healthy neighborhoods, and lawfulness as foundations for effective local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Work On Lambeth's Building Underway
Gray Concrete company of Thomasville has won the contract to build three stores for Congressman J Walter Lambeth on Main Street. The 54 by 70 foot building with basement will stand as a modern new block near the U S Post Office. Construction began today with plans by Tyson T Ferree of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Gray Concrete Company
J. Walter Lambeth
Tyson T. Ferree
High Point
Main Street
U. S. Postoffice
Londos Defeats OShocker For Wrestling Title in Atlanta
Jim Londos, world heavyweight wrestling claimant, defeated Pat OShocker of Salt Lake City before five thousand fans. Londos used a double back body drop and a floating elbow to win in 47 minutes 27 seconds, then finished with airplane spins, body slams and a body block in the final fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jim Londos
Pat O'Shocker
Salt Lake City
Little Hercules
Londos
Thief Caught Minutes After Greensboro Theater Robbery
Avor Hallender, 21, robbed the Carolina theater in Greensboro, fled with 34 dollars, but police nabbed him 10 minutes later with the cash and the gun. He confessed to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Avor Hallender
Carolina Theater
Dozier and Bardosi Win Narrow Boxing Decisions in San Francisco
Dozier from Wichita outpointed Kenny Austin in a 10 round bout. Angel Bardosi won a decision over Al Marino in San Francisco after a tough 10 rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Battling Dozier
Wichita
Kas
Kenny Austin
Angel Bardosi
al Marino
Londos Defeats O Hocker in Lake City Bout
In Atlanta Jim Londos from Greece defeated Pat O Hocker two out of three in a wrestling match held in Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jim Londos
Greece
Pat O’hocker
Lake City
North Carolina Fishing Prize Winners Announced
The 21st annual Carolina Prize Winners in field and stream announce 100 prizes for species including brook trout brown trout rainbow trout and bass. First prize goes to Dr BE E Robinson for a 61 pound channel bass near Ocracoke, with others including J B Scott 49 pounds and Robert S Bridges 34 pounds. Contests funded by Izaak Walton League chapters encourage sport. sharks dogfish and local wildlife notes accompany briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
BE. E. Robinson
Pamlico Sound
Ocracoke
North Carolina
J. B. Scott
New River Inlet
Robert S. Bridges
Bear Inlet
F. J. Schoch
North Carolina January fire losses soar to 732898
The January fire loss in North Carolina totaled 732,898 from 204 fires, more than doubling January 1931 figures. Most losses came from urban fires including Edenton and Greenville facilities, with 25 fires exceeding 5,000 dollars and 15 exceeding 10,000 dollars. Cities like Rocky Mount and Statesville reported no fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Bureau
Raleigh
North Carolina
Dan C. Boney
Insurance Department
Edenton
Greenville
Winston-Salem
New Bern
Farmville
Burlington
Yanceyville
Clinton
Kinston
Blowing Rock
Murphy
Smithfield
Denton
Robeson County
Randolph County
Hunting Lodge
Rocky Mount
Statesville
Nashville
Ahoskie
East Spencer
Tarboro
Mt. Olive
Louisburg
Roanoke Rapids
Middlesex
Marion
Siler City
Leaksville
Selma
Albemarle
Roxboro
Waynesville
Aberdeen
Lexington, Concord
Lincolnton
Garfield Jennings to be sentenced for manslaughter
In Taylorsville on February 25 Garfield Jennings, 23, convicted of manslaughter in the death of Ray Perdue, the Statesville high school football coach who died after being struck during a game. Sentencing set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorsville
Garfield Jennings
Ray Perdue
Statesville
Jennings
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