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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1923

Page

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Traveling Salesman Testifies Sanatorium Kitchen Filthy

Traveling salesman J. N. Turner testified that he found filthy conditions in the sanatorium kitchen during a solicitation visit. The committee plans to resume the investigation in Raleigh after the legislature adjourns, ensuring no conflict with Dr. L. B. McBrayer’s schedule.

Wee _ JRALMBIGLIE Associated Press Gsa J. Nh. Turner T. C. Bowie Raleigh L. B. McBrayer Sabatorium

Trolley fines and court actions dominate morning session

Ottis Stutts faced a $10 fine and costs for violating traffic law by failing to stop at a trolley crossing after Miss Myrtle Long was struck. The session included numerous minor charges such as breach of peace and intoxication with fines ranging from $10 to $20, with several cases continued or dismissed.

Ottis Stutts Ind HHS Myrtle Long Orpheum Theater Studs Miss Long James Gayden Louis Pemberton Catharena Long George Johnson C. W. Willard Clarence Witcher Seaton Shipwash Vernon Jackson Ope Ele Earl Powell Southern

Mail Robbery Reported In Central New York Route

The theft of thousands of dollars in registered mail from a central New York train between Syracuse and Albany was reported today by authoritative sources. The robbery is said to mirror a similar theft in the Grand Central Terminal yesterday.

New York New York Central Syracuse Albany Grand Central Terminal

Washington Chamber Banquet Set for March 5

The Washington chamber of commerce will hold its annual banquet on the evening of March 5. J. W. Cowan, mayor of Wilmington, will be the principal speaker, according to committee arrangements.

Washington Washington Chamber of Commerce J. WH. Cowan Wilmington

Pa law targets home brew and illicit liquor making

Harrisburg report notes Governor Pinchot's new booze law covers home brew, making it a crime to advertise manufacture sell or possess any item for use in intoxicating liquors. Penalties include fines from 300 to 3000 dollars, imprisonment up to the germ cert? or both, and seizure of property tied to liquor activities.

Harrisburg Pinchot

General Synod of Reform Church Meets at Hickory

Announcement today by Rev. Milton Whitener notes General Synod of the Reformed Church to meet in Hickory on May 23. Delegates from the north travel by special train with stops at Greensboro High Point Lexington and Salisbury for an educational tour. Sessions will be in Corinth Reformed Church with Dr George W Richards of Lancaster Pa presiding. about 385000 members and 200 delegates expected.

Milton Whitener First Reformed Church General Synod of the Hickory North Carolina South North Greensboro High Point Lexington Salisbury Corinth’ Reformed Church George W. Richards Lancaster Assembly Rehards Theological Seminary Classis J. W. Hedrick

Thomasville Woman Injured In Street Car Collision

Miss Rose Ward of Thomasville was struck by a car driven by Rev. J B McCulloch editor of the Methodist Protestant Herald at Whittington and Asheboro streets Greensboro. She suffered a broken collar bone and bruises. she was taken to A A Coble’s home. A warrant for assault with a deadly weapon was issued and McCulloch was cited to appear in municipal court once Ward is able to attend as a witness.

Greensboro McCulloch A. A. Co‘dle East Whittington Street

One Dead In Wreck In Gloster Mississippi

In Gloster Mississippi a car carrying Elsie Tilley 10 and Audrey Tilley 12 was struck by a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train. Elsie died Audrey is believed dying and James Tilley is seriously injured. Two other girls escaped unharmed.

New. Orleans Fel Elsie Tilley Audrey Tilley James Tilley Gloster Miss

Earth shock registered in Hamburg center hours long

Earth shock lasting nearly three hours was registered Saturday morning by the seismograph station in Hamburg. Grain exports from the United States last week totaled 4,351,000 bushels, up from 3,688,000 the prior week, while flour exports reached 284,500 barrels versus 177,500 the previous week.

Hamburg Wasitington United States

Rockefeller reply defends anti saloon league leaders

Albany pulpit speaker William J Anderson charged a wide conspiracy by wet republican politicians and financiers. John D Rockefeller Jr telephoned from Florida denying guilt and stating he supported Fosdick and the Anti-Saloon League actions. He urged public accounting of contributions and financial sources.

New York Satoon Jeague Pecora Wilian Hb. Anderson Lion Atr. Anderson Albany Raymond Fr. Fosbick Logal Rockefeller John D. Rockeffellers John 1D. Rockefeller, Jr Florida Mr. Rockefeller Mgr. Fosdick Sofar Anti-Saloon League

Complaint filed against Armour and company in Packers and Stock Yards Act case

Washington reports Secretary Wallace served a complaint against Armour and Armour and Company of Illinois and Delaware and Morris, Chicago packers, charging violations of the Packers and Stock Yards Act. A hearing is set for April 1 in Washington. The suit alleges the December 30 contract to acquire all assets would restrain interstate commerce, create monopoly, affect livestock purchase, shipment, and sale of meats, and manipulate prices.

Washington La¢Nidue and ‘Company Morris, Ani Chicago Secretary of Agriculture Packers ‘and Stock Yards Act Wallace Armour and Company Illinois Delaware Armour United States

Davidson Tas Its Second Big Fire Within 15 Months

A 15 month gap brings a major blaze to Davidson College as Watts dormitory, a three story building housing 50 students, burns down with about 50000 dollars in losses. Rumple and Georgia dormitories near it suffer scorch damage but remain intact. no injuries reported as local efforts and student bucket brigades aid containment. Mooresville fire department assists but limited by equipment.

Davidson Tas Davidson Davidson College Watts Rumple Georgia Mooresville

Victim of Bootlegger War in Los Angeles Doorway Killing

Police said new information supports the theory that Earle Remington was slain in his doorway on February 15 in a bootleggers war. They searched for a former employee reported missing from his home and business three days before the killing.

Los Angeles Earle Remington Remington

One Killed Two Hurt In Petersburg Crash

Lindsey Allen 21 of Emporia was killed when two autos driven by Harvey Ford 21 of Petersburg and W A Higginbotham 28 of Richmond collided on the pike at Krene Creek village near here. Arthur Hawkins 26 of Petersburg suffered a fractured skull and Harvey Higginbotham 21 of Petersburg was injured late yesterday.

Petersburg Lindsey Allen Emporia Arthur Hawkins Harvey Ford W. W. Higginbotham Richmond Ford Higginbotham Krene Creek Village Here

High Point to Launch Y M C A Campaign This Week

Expect Smith arrives this week to organize High Point citizens for a Y M C A drive aiming to raise 250000 dollars to establish the institution. C H Hobbs in New York securing top Y M C A speakers with three confirmed to come soon. The executive committee led by Tate anticipates a strong campaign to energize the community from now until the drive opens.

C. H. Hobbs New York Wileson Smith Charlotte Smith High Point General Chairan Wn.tate John W. Hedrick DPD OR. Parker Ate Wineske Co. Robbins Wade Marsh Horace Haworth J. Cox C. C., Muse A. Ss C. TH Hobbs Y. ML. CG. AL North Carolina iThree Whem Charles E. Towson Mr. Tate

Beeson laid to rest in High Point

Funeral for Newell W Beeson, longtime High Point resident and deacon of the First Baptist Church, was held at 3 p m. Hundreds attended as confederate veteran groups and Daughters of the Confederacy joined floral tributes. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

Newell Ww. Beason High Point First Baptist Church Beeson James A. Clarke M. L. Kestler Thomasville J. M. Hilliard Thomas Garrick J. J. Warriss Daughters of the Confederacy Oakwood

Agricultural Credits Bill Probed by House Banking Panel

Washington Feb 26 The House Banking Committee reported a bill to create two new banking systems for farmers It would establish 12 intermediate credit banks as independent arms of the Federal Farm Loan Board and privately owned agricultural credit rediscount corporations The measure mirrors Capper Lenroot Anderson and Stormill proposals and will be taken up in the House tomorrow with hope of quick passage.

Washington House Banking Committee Federal Farm Loan Board Capper Lenroot- Anderson Senate Stormill House

Supreme Court Disposes Case Involving Southern Railway

The Supreme Court on motion of Southern Railway company dispensed with the case arising from a U S district court decision for Western North Carolina. The dispute concerned construction of certain state tax laws. The action was resolved without further proceedings.

Washington Southern Railway Company U. S. ‘District Court For Western North Carolina Supreme Court

General Assembly Opens With Bills in Last Session

Raleigh Feb 2 Forsyth county deputies push for foreign stock tax exemption in revenue bill while Winston Salem and Charlotte back different approaches. Debate centers on whether corporations with two thirds North Carolina stock qualify as domestic. Reynolds and Liggett Myers cited as tests. Tax impact in Forsyth a key concern as lawmakers weigh Sen. Sams debt limit plan and constitutional amendment.

Raleigh Persyin County Sams Senate Soyis Forsythe Secon Barsyth Winston-Saten Charlotte Gare State Assembly Teaweever Winston-Salem Severn North Carolina Forsyth Tobacco Companies Reynolds Company Liggett and Myers Messrs Coa Perv Hamilton Berhan Worayti Durham Cig Parsyth Sums Forsyth

Local Minister J. Lanier resigns East Green Street Baptist Church

Rev J Lanier resigns as pastor of East Green Street Baptist Church and plans to leave by the end of March for Fairmont Robeson county. The church has called F C Freezer who studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville but has not replied. Lanier has served three years and leaves with broad church support and regret from many friends.

J. . Lanier East Green Street Fairmont Robeson County F.C. Ieezer Southern, Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Freezer Palestine Orient Green Street Lanier High Point Smuthfield Me. Lanier

Cumberland Man Kills a Deputy near Victory Lake

Fayetteville Feb 28 A Cumberland county officer W C Callahan special deputy was fatally shot by bootleggers near Victory lake. He died four hours later at Haysmith hospital. The shooter remained at large. John Smith of Grays Creek township was reportedly among two men earlier arrested and recaptured later. The sheriff’s office said Callahan could not identify his attacker.

Fayetteville Pfor Cumberland County W.C. Callahan Victory Lake Highsmith Hospital Callahan John Smith Gray’s Creek Township Sherifff

Fourteen Freight Cars Destroyed at Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem February 26. Fourteen freight cars burned in the Southbound yards last night at midnight. Two loaded with tobacco and one with coal were involved. Eleven empty box cars and three under repair were among the wreckage. Origin of the fire unknown.

Winston-Salem

Immigration survey targets industrial regions for alien smuggling

Washington February 26 Secretary Davis announced a survey of industrial areas in New Jersey and Northeastern Pennsylvania to determine how many aliens have been smuggled into the United States in violation of the Seamen's Act. Warrants for the deportation from the United States of 198 individuals have already been issued.

Washington New Jersey Northastern Davis United States

Funeral in High Point Honors Rufus P. King

A packed Springfield service honored Rufus P. King a longtime Quaker leader. More than 1,000 relatives and friends from Guilford and nearby counties attended the funeral at South Main Street home with ministers from the Friends church and speakers from Guilford College and neighboring areas.

Rufus P. King South South Main Street Springfield High Point Guilford Samuel Haworth Friends Church Joseph Peele Alpheus White Guilford College J. Waldo Woody High Falls J. Jenkins Richmond Ind I. N. Bowne Clara Cox C. F E. Wilson O. C. Durland J. Cart Hill Roy Briggs H. J. Cofield D. Ralph Parker Dave Bolling

High Point and towns seek to buy Carolina and Yadkin rail line

In a Commercial club meeting, committees report difficulty securing stock subscriptions to purchase the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad. Denton has raised about 10000 dollars, Thomasville a neat sum, while High Point lags. Citizens aim to save the line from junking and keep it as a competitive route with the Southern. The groups will keep seeking funds.

Carolina and Yadkin River High Point Thomasville Denton High C. and Y Southern Railroad

Resolution for popwar referendum on future amendments

Washington Feb 26 Senate judiciary committee reported a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require a popular referendum on future constitutional changes. The move aims to place limits on amendments through public vote and advance a formal process for citizen input on proposed changes.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee

Bryan backs broader idea on international court role

William J. Bryan praised President Harding yet urged a broader approach, seeking U S representation on both arbitration and investigation tribunals of the League of Nations style court. He warned against relying on others and called for action independent of colonial and commercial aims. In Washington Senate moved a resolution to study American membership in the international court of justice via the League, with no debate and indefinite postponement. Senator King presented it, while Senator Robinson criticized the administration policy as half hearted.

Cnn Washington International Court of Justice League of Nations Senate King Utah Robinson Arkansas

Vernon Sowers Hurt In Bicycle Car Accident

Vernon Sowers son of A J Sowers sustained minor injuries when his bicycle on High street was struck by a Dodge driven by W M Smith. Witnesses cite driver carelessness. Smith was arrested and later released on bond as police prepare for trial on a nearby court date.

Vernon Sowers A. J. Sowers High Street W. M. Smith Sowers Heero

Legislation In a tabling Mood at Today's Session

Raleigh February 26 In a tabling mood the house today shelved the Turlington bill seeking a garnishment constitutional amendment the Baggett bill allowing physician operations in state charitable and penal institutions without relative consent and Burgwyns measure to cut personal property tax exemption from 300 to 100 all defeated by large majorities.

Raleigh Associated Press Turlington Burgwyn

Secretary Hughes Will Not Attend Pan American Meet

Secretary Hughes has decided he cannot leave Washington to attend the Pan American conference in Santiago next month. He hoped to arrange his official affairs at the last moment but finds it impossible to do so.

Washington Hughes Santiago

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