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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
2
Reported location of the British ship Black Prince, wrecked in Balaklava Bay during the Crimean War, revived interest after a teak mast surfaced. The vessel carried gold valued at 3 million dollars along with cargo for attacking forces. Divers face depths up to 700 feet as Russian authorities pursue retrieval.
West Point officials did not comment on reports that Lawrence McCeney Jones of Washington DC has been selected to succeed Captain John J. McEwan as head football coach. Close associates expect formal acceptance before an announcement. Jones has years as an assistant under Daley and McEwan and played at the academy 1914-16.
York England January 1 Dean Inge the gloomy dean argued the church is primarily for men He said he felt shame viewing a congregation that is 75 percent women while the Gospel is a manly message He added any preacher worthy of his salt would rather preach to men than to a mixed audience.
London report notes a rising trend of women, led by Lady Helen Forbes, adopting rabbit farming for fur. Forbes has launched an extensive venture at her Wiltshire area home, signaling a shift into a field once dominated by men.
The coal strike enters the new year with miners and operators still far apart after three days of talks. A recess until Tuesday is hoped to spur progress. Miners demand a written wage scale and specific terms in any contract. The Markle plan allows annual wage and condition changes if justified, while operators seek long term contracts with arbitration to avoid deadlocks.
Charlotte reports a hearty welcome to 1926 with statewide revelry extending from Albemarle Sound to the Great Smoky Mountains. The New Year began in chill winter weather under bright skies and generally without major incidents except a Lexington tragedy where three firemen died in a truck crash responding to a false alarm.
Two leading aspirants for the middleweight title now held by Harry Greb will meet in New York in a 10 round bout. Roland Todd of England faces Dave Shade of California, both top contenders who have drawn attention for past performances and rivalries in the division.
Shade tests rivals crouching style as favorite over Englishman Todd in a 10 round midgeweight clash. Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs meets Sergeant Sammy Baker of Mitchell Field in a rugged welterweight bout also set for 10 rounds. Nate Goldman of Philadelphia fights Willie Harmon of New York while Yale Okun of New York tackles George Manley of Denver in 10 round light heavyweight showdowns.
Two officers and two other members of the St Louis Elks lodge are bonded on liquor charges and the club house may be padlocked following a raid by federal agents. Liquor stored for a New Year party was seized, with similar raids reported at Plattsburg New York and past actions against B P O E lodge in New York.
The exalted ruler announced a thirty day suspension of the lodge to take effect tomorrow, temporarily halting activities and privileges for members during the probationary period.
An article praising Douglas Fairbanks in the 1922 film Robin Hood notes the hero’s bold methods of redistributing wealth to the poor and his enduring appeal. The feature screen portrayal at Broadway theater is highlighted as a notable cinematic treatment of the legendary figure.
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