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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
1
Raleigh January 6 Governor urges salary increases and a short ball approach for Negro betterment calling the plan properly safeguarded as the best way to select governors. The report by Man Aberne Pits notes the governor's remarks during a swan event in Raleigh.
The Siegel bill proposes a fixed total of 483 House members, with North Carolina gaining two additional congressmen under the plan. The measure also suggests appointive reforms for executive offices and a constitutional amendment to limit future membership to 500, while discussing enfranchisement and party dynamics in several states.
High Point considers reestablishing the juvenile court after Judge Marr’s resignation. Mayor Stanton says Bivens volunteers as probation officer if Marr resumes, with school superintendent as judge awaiting a conference date. Council aims to act quickly and announce a plan.
Washington reports growing congressional support for curbing armaments as a way to cut overall spending. Dr. Edward B. Rosa analyses 1910 to 1920 data showing 7 cents of every dollar funded civic costs in 1920, with most funds consumed by prewar hangover and military costs. He urges investing in education and development as true war preparation and a path to peace-time prosperity.
Washington January 6 The United States main boat Pulitzer with at least seven men aboard has been missing since December 15 and may have been lost in the straits of Shelikof Alaska Secreta Payne was advised today by a canner in Alaska
Marion Ohio January 6 President elect Harding held talks with Senator Sherman Illinois a known irreconcilable and with Albert Beveridge former Indiana senator Roosevelt progressive leader on the plan for a nations association. Domestic issues including farmers relief were discussed as well.
Opening cotton futures rose 22 points on steady cables and firmer foreign exchange, with January at 15.83 and March at 14.99 after last night’s close. Trading firmed as trade houses and Wall Street stepped in, with January at 16.20 and other months following.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority to issue 5,960,000 dollars in development and general mortgage bonds by the Southern Railway Company. The issue will be pledged as partial security for a government loan of 3,25,000 dollars.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, newly elected member from Vancouver, secures resounding support to become the next speaker of the British Columbia legislature. The report notes strong endorsements from colleagues as Mrs. Smith breaks ground for women in provincial politics.
A South Dakota senate bill seeks to restore capital punishment for first degree murder and was referred to the judiciary committee. In Minnesota, a bill from Minneapolis representatives calls for reinstatement of capital punishment in the state senate.
In Laurens South Carolina Sheriff says Dr Hugh K Aiken president of Laurens National Bank died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. A pistol with an empty cartridge was found in the bathroom near his body and a note in his room indicates suicide. No arrests or burglar involvement reported.
Chicago authorities raided a dairy on the city outskirts yesterday arresting owner Tony Yuccas and seizing a dozen regulation milk cans claimed by sheriffs officials to contain alcoholic liquor. Deputies insisted it was potato milk with a strong kick. The raid disrupted milk deliveries on Yuccas route.
The first exhibition of moving pictures in High Point schools is planned for Friday night in the high school auditorium. The showing of The Tale of Two Cities will inaugurate weekly school screenings. Ed Ellison procured and installed the projector for educational films.
Members of the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will handle the funeral for Thomas Albertson private in company C 306 supply train 81st division whose remains are en route from France. The father Thomas E Albertson requests the nearest post conduct the funeral and the local post will comply. The funeral date will be announced soon.
The Chadwick Hoskins Cotton Mills, running five plants including four near Charlotte and one in Martinsville Virginia, announced the resume of activities at all mills next Monday after six weeks idle. The company employs about two thousand workers.
Jan 6 reports say rumors that the Bank of Commerce of Lexington with $300000 capital was overloaded with tobacco notes caused a run. A crowd of several hundred besieged the bank this morning as tellers paid out money as fast as they could count.
Durham Representative Everett introduces a bill to punish bribery of baseball players and officials while a separate resolution funds governor inauguration. The session notes an inaugural committee and a plan to move lynching trials to adjacent counties with defendant consent.
Secretary Wilson announced a parole on his own recognizance for Lord Mayor O Callaghan who is detained at Newport News pending board decision on admission to the United States. The state department may waive passport restrictions and transmit decisions to Wilson for final labor department action.
The British American Continental Bank suspended payment today, linked to the country’s weak finances. Once Hannavig’s Ltd, the bank had 2.5 million pounds authorized capital. The failure does not affect the local monetary situation.
In Sahira Georgia Rev R P Fain fell unconscious at a state church meeting. After fifteen minutes his son Rev E B Fain notified relatives of his death. Rev John Sanford then prayed over the body and began chest and limb movement. Fain recovered sufficiently to return home, diagnosed as having had an acute indigestion attack.
An Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will hold a meeting at the chamber of commerce rooms Friday at 7 30 PM to plan an intensive membership drive. Commander Dr I T Mann says the goal is to enroll every eligible township veteran and build one of the state's largest posts.
Washington Jan 6 The Senate fear case of United States Senator Truman H Newberry of Michigan and sixteen associates advances to the Supreme Court from Grand Rapids where a jury convicted them of criminal conspiracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act. The record lists multiple sentences including two years imprisonment and $10000 fines for several defendants.
J. J. Farriss local postmaster and editor of the High Point News returned from Charlotte after a North Carolina Press association meeting opened yesterday. About 100 newspaper men and women from across the state attended with a social program at the Charlotte Country Club yesterday afternoon and a business session planned for today. J. P. Rawley, Enterprise business manager, is at the convention.
Mme Schumann-Heink, America's famed contralto, will perform at Winston-Salem auditorium next Wednesday night January 12 as part of Salem College and Rotary Club artist series. Seat sale begins Saturday at 11 am at the theater box office with mail orders accepted then.
Mrs. H. Sherrod known as Grandma Sherrod has been ill for over a year and is now in worse condition. She is confined to bed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sherrod on North Main Street.
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