03 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
1
Miss Pauline Zeiss was found dead in her home with a dog also poisoned. Police hold N V Smalley, a Philadelphia wood manufacturer, as a suspect after he was identified by the dead woman’s brother in law. Chemical analysis of candies found in the room awaited.
New York authorities announced today that they are examining literature seizures and raids to determine if Ludwig C. A. Martens, self styled ambassador to the United States for the Russian Soviet Republic, was connected with propaganda distribution. If proven, deportation is warranted and a report will go to the senatorial committee on Soviet activities.
In a nationwide operation led from Washington, more than 4,500 arrests were recorded by noon with over half likely to face deportation. Officials said 2,000 held on solid evidence while 4,000 warrants issued, and raids targeted communist and labor groups, publishing houses, and alien agitators.
The Elm Street School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Monday evening at 7 30 in the school building. The meeting aims to unite parents and teachers and showcase the association's planned work for the year. Elm Street is first to form such a group in High Point, with more to follow in other schools. The group will affiliate with state and national organizations.
The justice department estimated 3,000 undesirables would be caught in a dragnet and deported to break the backbone of radicalism. Raids targeted communist and communist labor groups to obtain evidence for deportation of our most dangerous anarchist agitators.
In Newark on January 3, justice agents investigated four iron balls seized last night to determine if they were bombs. One ball was bored out and filled with a black substance. Authorities report 1,000 Reds rounded up here, with 107 radicals including 11 women sent to Ellis Island and 60 more awaiting transport on the second boat.
About 2500 members of the Christian Science church gathered in New York to call for a state conference of scientists to pursue legal action against the trustees of the Christian Science publishing society in Boston. They seek to restore the directors' rights and safeguard church members' interests after Massachusetts courts ruled the trustees free from church control.
High Point renters face unusually high rates with several tenants reporting repeated increases within 90 days. Landlords cite rising living costs, while real estate agents note all well kept houses are rented, with many asking no less than 12 dollars monthly for small homes and up to 40 dollars for larger seven room houses.
Senate military committee Chairman Wadsworth announced a new army bill to create a standing army of 80,000 with 18,000 officers, a national guard for state service and reinforcements, plus a citizens army reserve under federal supervision for training and garrison duties.
Paris reports that Premier Clemenceau will issue the formal call for the League of Nations council meeting. The notice serves to inform delegates to reach Paris in time for the gathering, with President Wilson expected to issue the official notice if possible. If Wilson cannot act, another representative of the five powers may issue it.
Paris report charges Germany with exporting horses and cattle to neutral countries in breach of the peace terms. Allegations cite an offer to Sweden on November 10 and continued livestock sales to neutrals. The matter is under investigation.
Kansas City January 3 Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard was to appeal for arraignment before U S commissioner O Q Claflin Jr today on charges of profiteering in the sale of firewood from his farm.
Several hundreds of war veterans appeal to Premier Hughes to deport Germans from German New Guinea and allow Australian soldiers to take over plantations. Hughes promises aid but wishes to visit former German New Guinea and other mandated territories first.
Paris reports the French government granted permission for removal to the United States of 24,000 American soldiers buried in non Army zone cemeteries in France. The move excludes American military cemeteries.
Arthur Gray known as Long Boy, a Southern railroad worker, was stabbed in the back last night by his wife Annie Gray. Police say motive involved alleged infidelity. Gray is recovering, Annie is jailed awaiting a municipal court hearing Monday.
January 3 report says ratifications of the peace treaty with Germany on January 6 remain possible, with the Matin noting Germany will have time to forward explanations demanded.
Admiral Viscount Jellicoe former first sea lord of Great Britain begins a weekend visit to New York as part of a post war world tour. He travels in Charles Schwab private car and stays at Schwab’s Riverside Drive home while in the city.
Malone, former collector of the port of New York, had his Troion post membership rejected for radical views. Cook post of Yonkers invites him to join the legion there and speak at the next meeting, with Westchester county committee endorsing Troton post’s initial stance.
The Shipping Board offers 34 former German ships for sale to Americans including the Leviathan George Washington Agamemnon and other well known passenger and cargo vessels seized during the war. Purchases must be by American buyers and used on designated lines.
The Senate and House reached an agreement to give the Interstate Commerce Commission supreme authority to set railroad rates. The ICC would supersede state commissions when their actions discriminate against interests outside the state or interfere with interstate commerce.
Ten to one shot Kerbly won the New Year handicap at the New Orleans fair grounds opening day feature. Owned by M Shields with jockey H Thurber up the mile and a sixteenth finished in 1 45 2 5. A $5,000 added event highlighted the card.
Official notice from the Japanese delegation says the warship at Fuchow will be withdrawn following order restoration. Chinese viewed the vessel as aggression and a boycott intensified, with officials believing withdrawal shows boycott effectiveness and Japan aims to improve Sino Japanese relations.
In Cumberland Maryland on January 3 Mrs Kate Uhl 25 admitted stabbing Bryan Pownall to death after claiming he forced attentions on her and refused to tell her husband she was not to blame She had been ordered from her home and wife to husband Mervin Uhl denied misconduct with Pownall saying he pressured her with force to end their marriage
About 400 persons are under arrest in Massachusetts towns with another 400 for the total while six New Hampshire towns reported 318. Providence and Rhode Island areas also affected. I M E Hepan, a textile strike leader last spring, was taken at Lawrence Massachusetts.
The High Point census is delayed due to difficulty in securing enumerators. J. J. Farriss said Census Supervisor Lowe of Winston-Salem is considering applicants and aims to start counting as soon as possible. Ten enumerators are needed for the township, with several applicants now under review.
Soviet wires from Moscow report General Denikine’s south Russia movement toppled and General Romanoisky chosen to replace him as anti Bolshevik commander. Dispatches cite Taganrog sources confirming the shakeup in the white forces.
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