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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
4
A Lexington Herald report claims 8,000,000 Bolsheviks have left the farms to join the army, signaling better weather for early plowing in that country. The piece reflects wartime mood and agricultural strain.
The piece collects parliamentary quips and editorials on Wilson administration moves, cabinet posts, and party tensions. It notes broadcasts on a new secretary of state, armistice signaling, and critique of congress cutting next year's spending, with side digs at the Harbor of Refuge and a German Jew in North Carolina politics.
The piece argues President Wilson may sign the railroad reorganization bill despite union opposition over a neutral tribunal for labor disputes and public say in strikes. It questions unions leverage and the government takeover threat, critiquing Polk and Lansing and lampooning Wilson's nominal role in the state department.
The article portrays the Duc de Crussol as sentimental and seeks to shame him for following a dancer, Gaby Deslys, to the United States after her deathbed gift. It notes Deslys influenced European royalty, her Parisian rise, and Crussol's claimed grief while urging readers to question his sincerity and motive.
Bainbridge Colby, newly named secretary of state, would match his shipping board and emergency fleet record if similar. Public record before 1912 showed him as a Republican and Roosevelt ally who followed the Bull Moose into a 1912 tilt, later leaving when Roosevelt backed Wilson in 1916.
Raleigh Times commentary questions feline conflict tactics prompting readers to ponder title claims and birdshot effects on skins. The piece hints at a tense stance and debate over whether action can meet demand for pelts.
A Concord Tribune comment notes milk in Milwaukee will cost 12 cents a quart after March 1, with other goods rising proportionally, implying continued fondness for living there even if Berger serves in Congress for a century.
Gov Edwards of New Jersey weighs in on national prohibition, questioning whether the issue has already been resolved after years of debate. The Winston-Salem Sentinel notes ongoing public discussion and skepticism about progress.
The national league of women voters backs education oriented reforms in Congress. It argues for education qualifications for suffrage, nine months of compulsory education, education of foreigners, and a uniform 18 year age of consent across states.
The Reccord states the American public cares more about ending the war and securing future peace than specific reservations in the peace treaty. It notes disagreement with Mr. Hoover in Baltimore that the League of Nations, if valuable, should be improved over time.
Eminent painter Elihu Vedder marks his 35th year as Canadian and U S parties shape destinies. Canada’s union government party faces decisive session in Dominion Parliament. Asheville hosts Southern Appalachian Good Roads convention. Louisville welcomes Central Electric Railway officials for a regional meeting. New York hosts unofficial Democratic state convention in Albany to name delegates. Atlantic City to host United States Brewers’ emergency convention on prohibition outlook. Rockefeller Christmas gift funds to aid American colleges’ salaries. New York’s Central Federated Union plans a state convention and full ticket as an independent party.
Ferdinand of Bulgaria born Coburg 59 years ago today allied with Teutonic powers. Camille Flammarion born Montigny le Rio France 78 years ago today. Rt Rev John G Murray born Waterbury Conn 43 years ago today. James F Fielder born Jersey City N J 53 years ago today. Thomas W Lawson born Charlestown Mass 63 years ago today. Grover Cleveland Alexander born St Paul Neb 33 years ago today.
Special to Enterprise Randleman Feb 26 report multiple influenza related deaths in the community. Lee Hunt died of pneumonia following influenza and was buried at St Paul cemetery. Mrs Amanda Walton funeral held with interment at St Paul cemetery. Mrs Thomas Jarrell died from influenza and complications, buried at Mt Lebanon. Wister Cannon, Sophia resident, died of pneumonia and buried at Marlboro Friends Church. Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Sulla a daughter. Miss Lela Sink married Boyd Henley Saturday night.
In Sydney on February 26, the Smith expedition from England to Australia faced a cash problem as they landed in countries with unfamiliar currencies. The crew endured extreme temperatures from subzero England to a 90 degree Australian climate, noting meals and beverages affected by the voyage.
A digest of commemorations and milestones: 1833 temperance society formed in Washington. 1846 William F. Cody born in Scott County Iowa. 1848 Thomas Simpson Cooke died in London. 1870 Cardinal Ronald archbishop of Lyons died in Lyons. 1892 Rockefellerdonation to University of Chicago. 1895 first patent for glass blowing machine. 1916 Kuropatkin named commander in chief on the northern front. 1919 Patrick J. Hayes named Roman Catholic archbishop of New York.
An unnamed narrator recounts a tense domestic power struggle with Crittenden over peace terms in a marriage. He hints at sought truces and secret knowledge of Betty Harding and Jack Langley. The scene ends with a standoff as she refuses to yield promises while signaling a strategic, uneven balance of control.
Sir Auckland Geddes, touted for the British ambassadorship in Washington, is expected to become principal of McGill University in Montreal next fall. A physician by training, he has served as British minister of national service and reconstruction and has a storied career in Britain and Canada.
Racing action at New Orleans with the Winter meeting of the Business Men's Racing Association on the schedule. Also listed are the Golt Belleair Seniors tournament in Belleair Florida and the Central A A U basketball championships in Chicago. Young Rob Fitzsimmons faces Eddie West in an eight round boxing bout in Jersey City.
One year ago today reports described strikes and disorders in Baden Bavaria Saxony and other parts of Germany. President Wilson discussed the league of nations project with members of Congress at a White House dinner.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to the oath in Toledo Ohio pledging a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Alls Catarrh Medicine. The notice explains the medicine works through the blood on mucous surfaces and invites testimonials.
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