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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1926
Page
4
A French explorer reportedly uncovered bread dating about 2400 years old. The find raises questions about ancient food storage and trade routes amid speculation on its preservation and potential sale.
A historical report notes Governor McLean’s alibi for a Nashville involvement was accepted without him returning to court. The passage emphasizes gender norms and political scrutiny of the era surrounding the case.
The piece notes Paris threatened by the rising Seine and a public sense that baptism is needed. It mentions Ellen Mackay's marriage to Berlin costing 30 million dollars and Irving possibly composing a song about it. An Oxford England campaign targets Oxford bags with the slogan to remove them.
Mike Whitener claims ninety percent of the state's Republican voters back him for national committeeman though he cautions the remaining ten percent could determine the outcome.
A reflection on how a criminal accusation sharpens memory of past actions, with a claim that men recall precisely where they were and what they did long before the charge was made. The passage emphasizes recollection as a function of legal peril.
The death of Judge W P Bynum highlights his deep North Carolina roots. The article emphasizes his Carolina nativity as a key aspect of his life and character, noting the long Generations of local lineage shaping him.
The Asheville Times reports Washington observers fear fundamentalists may nominate anti evolution lawmakers in June to curb funding for the University and State College. They warn such a move would threaten education and open inquiry across North Carolina’s public colleges.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes High Point opposition to Morrison's ports plan and a Jan 7 report from High Point exploring water shipment of furniture to Florida via Charleston. A NC canal and radio broadcasting issues also draw commentary on regulatory needs and potential chaos in airwaves.
The Enterprise admits a change of view on traffic signals. Signals on High Point streets are now believed to improve safety as drivers heed them and traffic flow remains efficient. The city seeks bids for a permanent light signal installation.
The article notes Herbert Hoover’s explanation of a finite 89 wavelengths for long distance broadcasting. With over 500 existing stations and more than 250 applications, Hoover argues the nation has too many broadcasters and needs legislative action to address interference and limited spectrum.
The piece discusses Britain's Stevenson plan to restrict rubber exports and limit production to reduce wartime debt. It notes American reactions led by Hoover and concerns from tire manufacturers about rising costs for American drivers. It suggests Britain may face higher prices as motorists question Downing Street.
Clarence P Dillon, newly named American financial wizard, argues modern business requires teamwork in a vast system. Yet his rise from $250-a-month clerk ten years ago to head of Dillon Read & Co shows one man can still shape outcomes. The Dodge Motors deal last spring yielded about 14 million in profits.
Reports from Nogales Arizona indicate flood deaths in Nayarit Mexico estimated between 200 and 300 after the Santiago river overflowed its banks. The inundation devastated several small towns, with revised losses pegged at 5,000,000 pesos and rising as new reports arrive.
Jesse Lee Hiatt 65 died at his home in Mechanicsville after an illness. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 p m from Mechanicsville Baptist Church with Rev J M Hillard officiating. Interment in Primitive Baptist cemetery. He was born in Surry County December 24 1860 and was a farmer until three months ago. Survived by his widow Lassie Beck and two brothers J T Hiatt Kernersville and J M Hiatt Mt Airy.
A humorous Punch cartoon caption shows an elderly woman harassing a bus conductor. The text questions how readers enjoy motoring, reflecting light social satire of everyday irritation and travel.
Washington reports executive hearings begin before a House appropriations subcommittee and the navy general board to decide whether dirigibles should be kept or abandoned. Aviation officers urge larger airships and a west coast station, while some naval voices favor private company control of dirigible development.
St Louis wins race for famed amateur Ernie Nevers and adds three promising pitchers to a rebuild efforts for 1926. The Browns target pitching depth as Phil Ball notes infield strength remains solid with Sisler, McManus, Jacobsen, Williams and Tobin. Nevers joins Reds and Giants suitors amid brisk offseason moves.
Western Italy from Tuscany to Trieste suffers ongoing seismic unrest with a 12 second shock near Monte Amiata. Damaged homes, fleeing villagers, and renewed volcanic activity at Vesuvius accompany seven to ten days of quakes, while Mount Etna remains quiet.
A 1927 Mexican constitutional dispute issues that Article 27’s direct mineral ownership conflicts with the new petroleum act and retroactivity limits, tied to a broader review of government actions since the 1923 conference and U S recognition.
The piece notes a Christian congregation hosting a forum, then shifting focus to churches as speakers. Disagreements emerged, audience attendance fell, and ministers criticized the programs. Dr. Parry’s statement is expected to realign the situation and calm tensions within the congregation.
Creditors of Hester and McElwee, both deceased, argue before Referee Joe Cheshire Jr in a bankruptcy hearing. They estimate liabilities around 200000 and anticipate a settlement ranging from ten to forty percent. They deny A F Hester as a real partner, claiming the venture was a sham for trading.
Report of the condition of A. Sherrod C. C. Muse O. E. Mendenhall sworn before E. J. Edwards on January 9 1926. Notary public commission expires July 1 1926.
Leon Williams of the Williams Travel Service will broadcast Saturday night from station WBT Charlotte. He speaks at 10 o clock about Bermuda and his yearly Wilmington Bermuda cruises. The 1926 voyage on the Fort Hamilton runs February 6 to 14.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the High Point Morris Plan Bank will be held at 108 W. Washington street on Thursday January 21 1926 at 7 45 p m for the election of directors and other business. W R Morrow Sec Treas
Student reflects on the concept of vacuum, unsure of the precise definition but claiming it is present in memory. Carolina Burcaneer is mentioned as a source of the idea.
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