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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1926
Page
4
Frost, Landis and Kohn report location details at 250 Park Ave New York and Michigan Boulevard Chicago as of Tuesday January 5 1926 with efforts by the Duke foundation to influence the Carolina Pooly to become tollable.
A Liberty merchant was robbed last night and the thief remains at large. The incident ends with no injuries reported and police seeking leads to identify and arrest the suspect.
Irving Berlin shows rare talent connecting the Bowery and Fifth Avenue with a skill that modern New York greatly admires.
A Virginian was shot by an automobilist who backed over him in his own front yard. Authorities report the incident follows rising tensions as victims grow peevish about such confrontations.
The article discusses heirs unable to access vast fortunes, a Romanian royal abdication as a potential lesson for Carol, and London radio station 2LO identified by many as 2-LO during New Year broadcasts.
A Baptist church in Erie Pennsylvania plans Sunday evening vaudeville acts limited to musicians to offer entertainment locally. The effort aims to attract people to church events rather than seeking amusement in regular venues.
J W Bailey urges Raleigh growth to 45 000 but opposes new industries. High Point seeks funds to avoid college default, while city moves to solve grade crossing with Southern Railway cooperation and a possible underpass plan.
The late James B. Duke is praised for a vast est Endowment supporting Duke University and Duke Hospital. Dr. W S Rankin to lead as executive secretary. over ten thousand North Carolina and South Carolina residents need hospital care while current capacity is strained. The piece notes the endowment could fund new hospitals and expand existing ones to house two patients per two patients per bed.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in California affirms Judge McCormick s order canceling government oil leases for fraud but reverses in part. It also holds Doheny and partners should be paid for tank building work in Hawaii for the government.
The secretary of state's new corporations department records a daily rise in businesses formed under state law. Today eleven charters were issued, with filings spanning the Piedmont and western regions, reflecting ongoing growth and potential profit from resources and labor.
In a grand northern cinema the orchestra shifts from patriotic airs to Dixie. The audience awakens and claps as the tune rises, stirring mixed memories of Civil War figures and shared heritage. The piece argues Dixie embodies American struggle and heroism, linking Lee Jackson Lincoln as united symbols.
The piece argues against moral panic over women’s dress and smoking, claiming retro morality bans misfire. It contends late 19th century virtue myths ignored real vice, noting that shorter skirts and cigarettes did not prevent widespread vice yet progress has occurred in other areas.
The text notes Frank Munsey's estate will total around 30 million dollars. It argues wealth is valuable for material needs but not the most important thing, implying the deceased founder’s money now has no direct effect. It questions what use his fortune has after death.
Sir Basil Thomson former Scotland Yard official testified he was gathering data for a literary work when arrested December 11 in Hyde Park for alleged indecency. Counsel said he aimed to write about communism Hyde Park and solicitation and would speak with witnesses who knew his intent.
W B Cole acquitted in Richmond county superior court of killing W B Ormond today filed his answer to Rev A L Ormonds civil suit seeking 150000 in Wake county He denies willful unlawful or felonious killing and pleads self defense He argues Ormonds death was caused by the plaintiffs and his intestates conduct and that he was acquitted of any crime in the prior trial
A campaign to raise 25200 for High Point college will start with a breakfast meeting next Tuesday, following a 7500 pledge at a joint chamber of commerce gathering. The note outlines unpaid pledges, college value to the city, and organizational roles for the fundraising drive.
No new developments in the December 19 Bank of Efland robbery case as six suspects face warrants from Orange County. Four local men were reported arrested, with Hedgewood identified. Davis held in Asheboro on another charge. Local basketball fans expected a Y M C A game against White Oak but missed due to schedule confusion, pushing the Greensboro game to next Monday.
Marion Butler attacks party committee plans as Garvin faces extended prison time after alcohol fueled threats. Hedgecocke faces possible parole reconsideration as prison officials debate restoration of lost time. The State Prison Board meets in Raleigh to decide on both cases.
Evelyn, long linked to the Thaw saga, attempted suicide by jumping into the Potomac in Washington. She later turned to cabaret work in Atlantic City where she met Hungarian Baron Sandor Dewindt and talked of marriage after gaining freedom from Jack Clifford. After a second death attempt she was reported slightly improved at a hospital five hours later as her son Russell prepared to travel to Philadelphia and police questioned a local maid.
The remains of B. C. Spears who died at his Mallory street home last Sunday were laid to rest at 3 p.m. yesterday at Old Prospect M. E. church in Yadkin County. Rev. Allie Martin conducted the service. Pallbearers included Lieut. David Mickle Frank Byerly M. T. Crawford Hugh Brazele Wallace Strickland and Luther McKinnon. Flower bearers were Miss Mamie Stimpson Miss Mallie Taylor Miss Cora Angle Miss Marie Matthews and Miss Stacey Matthews. Interment followed in the church graveyard.
John H Wright a Guilford farmer died Sunday at his home near Oak Hill church. Funeral services were conducted from the home yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock with Miss Cora Lee Marman and Miss Clara Cox in charge. Neighbors served as pallbearers L E Cagh P H Durham F H Clark J F Spencer Wesley Carroll John Dickens. Flower bearers were Miss Beulah Dickens Miss Eldi Clark Miss Nina Carroll and Mrs BE M Brower. A large gathering attended the interment at Oakwood cemetery.
The High Point Hat Shop owned by Phillip and Nick Miller reports a second nightly theft. Thieves pried a rear window grate, removed sixteen screws, ripped hinges from a door, and stole three suits, two pairs of pants, and about ten dollars in small change from the front display and cash register. No clues are disclosed and the proprietors fear repeat thefts.
The infant of Mr and Mrs T S Vanadeore died this morning at 8 8 o clock at their home two miles east of the city on the Thomasville highway. Funeral services and interment will be held at Clarksburg church in Randolph county tomorrow morning.
William Dockery was tried on a forcible trespass charge after a larceny case and fined 15 dollars plus costs. Lelan Evans and Ed Green faced larceny of an overcoat. Evans dismissed, Green fined costs and ordered to pay 13 dollars 50 cents to Harrison Freeland. Daniel Ross fined 10 dollars and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. Will James held for noncompliance, case continued. P. E. Hammond fined 10 dollars and costs for drunk and disorderly behavior.
Funeral services for Andrew S. Cain, who died Monday at his Venable street home, will be held tomorrow at Welch Memorial church at 2 PM. Interment follows in Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers from Trophy Council and Junior Order United American Mechanics, of which he was a member.
Charles E. Scott, who had been in declining health, died at his home 419 Taylor street shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon. No funeral arrangements were made. He is survived by his wife and three children, a brother Houston Scott of Tocoa Georgia, and two sisters Mrs. L. H. Martin of this city and Mrs. Margaret Briggs of New York City.
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