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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1923
Page
4
A collage of quotes touches on politics and daily life with remarks about elections taxes and education. References include mentions of a High Point railroad a legislative term a New York teaching shortage and a Dr Huty in Indianapolis. The tone mixes satire humor and local commentary on culture and censorship.
The speaker compares legislative efforts to a ninth inning at bat and recalls Red Holt. An earlier Davidson College blaze caused about 50000 in losses that insurance covered. Irby visits and promises action with many base hits this year as Mr Farabee notes two hens due today amid rain.
Readers report mail from city offices arriving at the local post office box as they await formal appointment of a new city manager. The confusion surfaced after a batch of the manager’s mail appeared in a resident’s box this morning.
The North Carolina General Assembly appeared in a tabling mood yesterday and urged no more tabling before adjournment. The Fayetteville Observer planned an extra edition for Monday. Atlantic Coast Line Train No 87 stopped in Fayetteville for the first time yesterday morning.
High Point plans a major drive as Local citizens prepare for the YMCA fund campaign, aiming to raise 250000 and showcasing the city’s capacity to succeed the effort. The large sum is daunting but within the town’s reach and resolve.
North Carolina enforcement agent R A Kohloss receives national recognition and a promotion to Washington. The Enterprise and Charlotte News argue the move deprives North Carolina of a valuable officer and will not find a larger field for his effective bootlegger crackdown.
President Harding urged conditional American membership in the international court of justice after a period of review. Senators will weigh the proposal carefully, with support from party members and Democratic leaders including William Jennings Bryan. Bryan warns against binding America to foreign colonial and commercial aims.
High Point citizens push to buy the Carolina Yadkin River line and keep it running as a locally owned enterprise. Manufacturers pledge at least half their shipments to support the bid, with March 1 seen as a key date for subscriptions. Local control is argued to yield profits and preserve rail service.
Raleigh News and Observer notes tributes to Ru fus King a Quaker preacher and Newell W Beeson a Baptist layman both described as saintly. Beeson is praised as a brave Confederate soldier a steady legislator and a man without guile.
Snowden Hutchison son of Mr and Mrs E S Hutchison Lindsay street has returned from Eastman College Poughkeepsie N Y after completing a business course More than 700 students enrolled this winter 90 natives of North Carolina Half the student body from North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Virginia Winter sports include ice skating and horse races A memorial service for Charllemagne Tower former ambassador to Germany and diplomat was held at Trinity Church after his death from pneumonia the prior Saturday
New York reports Mrs. Lilian S. Raizen, convicted by a jury of murdering Dr. Abraham Glickstein of Brooklyn, was sentenced today from 20 years to life in Auburn Prison by Supreme Court Justice Cropser.
Hundreds of ex service men were employed at Universal City California during the production of Foolish Wives a costly photodrama of Monte Carlo to be shown at the Broadway theater next week. They appear in scenes in their uniforms from allied armies and from the American forces as well aiding in recreating Riviera life after the war.
Minor cases were heard this morning with disorderly conduct and petty larceny as main counts. Alvin Guyer faced disorderly conduct and larceny charges with mixed verdicts and fines. Bud Byerly was convicted of disorderliness and fined and also faced an under the influence sentence. John Alexander had costs suspended after a case of assault on his wife.
New York police hold Anna Buzzi also known as Anna Snyder as a material witness in the murder of Frederick Snyder who was found shot in his Bronx automobile. She denied involvement after six hours of questioning and became hysterical in custody. Investigators also questioned Snyder’s wife and several of his female employees while seeking a blond woman seen leaving the car before the body was found.
New York February 27. The modesty league formed at Brooklyn girls high school issues an ultimatum banning make up short skirts bobbed hair turned down overshoes and loud talk. A fifteen member committee circulates a pledge asking students to cooperate with faculty keep the school clean and be truthful at all times.
The crime prevention committee in Minnesota recommended unanimously passage of a bill to ban the Klan by prohibiting use of hoods masks and secret regalia. The measure was introduced by Miss Myrtle Cain of Minneapolis.
Market notes for February 17 to 24 show Poplar cross banding offered at multiple thicknesses and lengths with prices ranging from 7.00 to 13.00 per M feet. Center stock and log run items appear at 18.00 to 30.00 per M feet, freight allowed on certain lots, with totals including 995 000 feet and several smaller lots across 1-24 to 1-4 inch sizes.
Atlanta debutantes of the 1923 Debutante club challenge a blue law by petitioning the city council to permit Sunday movies and baseball. Leaders Dorothy Dodd Emily Davis and Irene Thomas argue new families would move to the city if Sunday amusement is allowed.
Washington reports the election of Postmaster General Work to succeed Albert Fall as secretary of the interior and Senator Harry S. New of Indiana to become Postmaster General. The cabinet change takes effect March 4 when Fall retires after two years. Nominations were sent to the Senate for confirmation before the session ends. New’s confirmation was promptly approved in open session.
Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Tompkins amended a divorce decree granting two years ago to Dr. Joseph S. Amster by revoking Pauline Amster's visitation with her mother Mrs Frieda Amster. The judge found Mrs Amster violated the judgment by marrying Daniel Morse and limited future visits to the child to Dr Amster's home or another approved location.
A light back slap is not always welcome and can startle or offend. Safety and consent are advised in casual interactions to avoid misread signals or physical discomfort.
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