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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1923
Page
5
A montage praises workers across trades from mines to ships and rails, honoring unheralded labor and dangerous duties. It notes courage in daily tasks and the steady rhythm of industrial progress underpinning society.
Local fears rise that the Carolina and Yadkin River line may be auctioned next Tuesday to junk dealers. High Point and Thomasville interests resist abandonment as ICC has not authorized discontinuance, risking economic setback for the region.
The article argues the United States should recall the last troops on the Rhine, saying the administration is keeping its promise to stay out of European affairs. It warns of potential dangers if hostilities arise between France and Germany and notes Coblenz garrison is militarily inconsequential.
The governor’s message is described as genuinely progressive and ambitious in scope. It emphasizes a sincere intent to implement substantive changes across major policy areas, with a strong focus on bold initiatives and forward-looking reforms.
Two readers complained of being cheated by mail order houses. The editor urges shopping locally, notes buyers should hire a lawyer from the seller’s city if pursuing a case, and says legal costs may exceed the goods’ value.
The Gastonia Gazette reports Judge A C Jones in municipal court enforcing a vigorous campaign against speeders with heavy fines and jail sentences. Los Angeles followed with jail terms for all speeding convictions, no favorites spared, reducing violations and showing strict enforcement can curb auto speeds.
Greensboro Record reports divided opinion on Governor Morrison's plan to create a state steamship line. Some expect passage, others predict failure, with talk of a commission to study the project and a three million appropriation. The measure hinges on legislative consent and potential ship subsidies.
The passage argues that the Interstate Commerce Commission already has full power to regulate freight rates on water and land. It states the commission may authorize a reduction or may not, and contends the Morrison bill is unnecessary for an answer. Legislation discussion should clarify this without difficulty.
Voice of the People urges turning vacant North Main Street area and other minor plots into small parks. Proposes grass planting trees shrubs seats and fountains at triangular, boulevard, Parkway and Colonial drive sites to beautify High Point and attract visitors. January 9.
Miss Gertha Lee Smith died yesterday morning at 10 in her mother's home northeast of the city. Funeral services will be held at the Friends church tomorrow at 11 conducted by Rev. Samuel Haworth and Miss Clara Cox. Smith, 35, had a prolonged illness and leaves her mother Mrs Bolling as the sole survivor.
The fifth prohibition division completed 38 cases in December including eight state and 30 federal probes. Prohibition officers made 46 arrests related to those cases, seized 20 unknown buyer stills, destroyed about 15 405 gallons of mash and beer, and valued the seized stills at roughly 5170 dollars. Twenty five miscellaneous non intoxicant cases were also handled in December.
W A West formerly of Littleton was arrested this morning by Police Officers Stout and Friddle after a notice from Harnett County Sheriff said a capias had been issued for his failure to appear in Harnett Superior Court on liquor charges. West admitted he was wanted and was placed in the city lockup awaiting sheriff arrival.
In Chicago on January 27 39 the National Automobile Dealers Association will hold its annual convention featuring a study of used car merchandising the economies of used car losses and their handling from an association viewpoint plus guidance on proper buying and resale pricing.
Statisticians from Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance examined hundreds of cases to test the idea that solo travel leads to success. Among married men, 59 of 100 showed steady advancement, while 41 failed, whereas among single men 51 were mediocre or worse and 49 succeeded.
Wilson G. Smith surveys Paderewski's return to the concert stage at age 62 after serving Poland. The noted pianist left his career at 55 for patriotism, and at 61 he resumed performing to reclaim his former stature as a world master of piano.
The article contrasts Paderewski’s past peak with his later frenzied piano force, then heralds a revival of his first estate. It praises his tonal beauty and interpretative inspiration, calling him once more the supreme artist with engaging charm and iridescent mood painting.
The article recalls Paderewski's recital in Cleveland drawing about twelve thousand admirers. It cites his mellowed inspiration and appeal beyond technical skill, noting his "redi vivus" persona as an unmatched artistic force and captivating presence.
High Point police reported 1 808 arrests and 66 fines paid into the station coffers in 1922. Fines totaled 10 360 dollars and costs 9 112 83 dollars, bringing total fines and costs to 19 472 838 dollars. Most cases involved intoxication gambling and traffic ordinance violations.
Chicago reports the American Humane association outlines a ten year 1925 program with compulsory humane education laws new humane workers training school and unity in the movement. An international conference will meet in New York October 22 to 27 to report results. The past year is praised as most successful in a century for animal protection laws.
In Danville Virginia on January 10 a compromise was reached between Mrs Sallie Dove and the Southern Railway Company over the December 23 death of her husband Giles Dove The agreement provides a payment of $1000 to Mrs Dove by the railroad companyaptic
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