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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
3
The piece discusses Georgia art conroversy over Borglum near Atlanta and North Carolina politics including the Australian ballot bill, Mecklenberg court actions sentencing Mrs Watson for homicide, and Congressman Sanders opposing salary increases for the president’s secretary, amid mixed 1925 prosperity notes and health misdirection in eye care.
The piece argues against the idea that Borglum’s trouble stemmed from Ku Klux hostility. It notes Stone Mountain’s Ku Klux capital image, cites a New York claim of Borglum being “Kluxed,” and questions whether the memorial board opposed anti-Ku Klux views. It suggests Borglum’s habit of public disclosure would have revealed such opposition.
Mecklenburg jury absolved Greensboro man Watson of all blame for killing McDonough after a manhunt across a large state area. The piece argues the verdict reflects local attitudes toward laws and morality, noting insanity pleas and a lenient state stance, while urging reform of ground rules on adultery and weapon use.
A battered friendly cat wandered the Enterprise building with most of a ear and two thirds of a tail missing. Despite wounds the cat remains bold and trusting, leaping lightly and keeping an optimistic air as it explores strange surroundings. The creature’s origin is unknown and it may face danger from large rats in the building.
Opponents charge the plan to enlarge the highway commission risks undermining a compact group managing a state system of good roads. Critics call the expansion destructive to the board's effectiveness and question the motive behind the proposed increase.
Critics oppose adding 18 members, arguing it would politicize a highly praised roads agency. The Asheville Citizen lauds the commission under Frank Page, J S Hill, Ha wood Cox and others for merit based road building, efficiency and low cost. It urges keeping the commission small and independent to protect the state’s highways.
Governor McLean appeared before the legislature without notice and urged consolidating tax collection under a single director. The stance aligns with Everett supporters and critiques the current three-way division as archaic and inefficient, arguing for a businesslike order to fiscal affairs and urging legislative action now.
Advices from Seoul report forty Koreans killed in a clash with Japanese constabulary on the Malu border. The Koreans are described as malcontents. A small quantity of army and munitions was captured by the constabulary troops.
The fifth annual conference of the Ministerial Association of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting will be held March 3 through 5 in the new Friends church at Archdale. About 40 to 50 ministers from across the state are expected, with a program featuring addresses by leading Friends, devotions, and topics on pastoral work, sermon methods, religious service, missionary experiences in Africa, team work, evangelism, and church leadership. The church will be formally opened on Sunday morning and discussions will follow the addresses.
The governor proposes a bill to appoint a paid commission to set uniform salary schedules for executive and administrative departments. The plan aims to centralize funds, prevent excess expenditures, and ensure fair pay while accelerating action.
Raleigh February 27 The 1925 general assembly opened after a night session that set a length record. The Senate finished two outstanding bills while the House tackled several new measures. The House opened today with calendars crowded with statewide proposals of importance.
Amid debate, amended stop law exemptions for crossings with only four trains daily and actions to repeal the statewide primary, create a pardon board, and form a conservation department. Senate calendar includes eminent domain and a state fingerprint bureau, while a life insurance bill up to 2000 without medical exam faces possible reconsideration. House defeated statewide Australian ballot but left door to reconsideration closed. A bathing-suit bill dies in Moore County. Executive budget bill becomes law with governor’s supervisory powers.
John H. O'Neil, manager of Tanenhaus brothers local store, attended a twice yearly chain managers conference in Winston-Salem with national officers and store managers. After the meeting the group visited the Tanenhaus store in High Point on North Main Street.
The Anatolian agency reports Kurdish forces were repulsed and Turkish troops recaptured Kharpul and the town of Eifaalz, recently seized by rebels, in a February 2 dispatch from Constantinople.
George Tyson of Durham toured the High Point Y M C A building and praised its gym and swimming pool. He praised Durham Y volleyball, noted their early season win over a local team, and invited sixth and seventh graders from Imma Blair and Oak Hill to visit the Y this afternoon as Grimes and Cloverdale boys used the facilities yesterday.
The New York cotton market opened unchanged to 6 points higher on steady Liverpool cables but buying orders eased as May futures fell from around 25.40 to 25.23 amid selling by spot brokers and commission houses. Southern hedging and near month buying by brokers supported near deliveries while forecasts offered little rain for Texas.
Wheat deliveries surged early with July futures leading gains in Chicago grain markets on Feb. 27. Opening prices ranged from steady to 11 4 cents higher, then fluctuated before ending broadly up more than 2 cents from yesterday. Oats opened mixed and later advanced. provisions also rose.
The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with early trades up 5 to 8 points. May rose to 25.52, October to 25.05, before hedge selling pressed May to 25.32, July to 25.56 and October to 24.87. Prices then rallied on forecasts for fair weather and absence of rain.
The Bradner York Furniture Co announces a one day sale at its present location to clear stock before moving to 134 South Main Street on Monday. All furniture and furnishings will be offered at greatly reduced prices to make room for the new, larger quarters due to rapid business growth.
Alvin Bley, filling a short engagement at the American, draws strong praise for his winning personality. Encores follow each performance as he sings popular songs, with additional showings Saturday afternoon and night featuring pictures and more of his hits.
Richmond was named the center of Amateur Athletic Union activity with Frank Dobson, athletic director at the University of Richmond, appointed commissioner. He received notification from Dr Adolph H. Pricker, president of the South Atlantic association, that Richmond is the sole southern AAU center. Dobson will develop AAU activities in Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia.
The London County Council report for 1923 shows unemployment shaping education. Pupils faced strict supervision, with under nourished children aided by meals at school or family relief. Some schools widened playgrounds and expanded plants under the unemployment relief scheme.
Washington Feb 27 A legislation appropriation bill with a provision to raise salaries for members of Congress and cabinet was returned to President Coolidge by the bureau and later became the subject of a conference between the president and Director Lor, who presented figures on the cost. Action by the president is expected within days, with close opinion divided on whether he will sign or veto.
A national monument designation advances after a Senate vote tied to the site’s historic link with The Sty pungled Benner. The move marks a public recognition of the location’s role in national memory and preservation efforts.
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