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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
4
South Carolina faces a probing grand jury over teachers attire as the prospect of lengthy note and bond signing looms. A winter storm pattern shifts from North Carolina to New York and New England, bringing travel woes and seasonal disruption.
The text notes heightened European scrutiny of U.S. policy and culture. It highlights increased interest and critical distance, suggesting a shift in transatlantic perception during the period.
Fragmentary text suggests commentary on women’s behavior and state laws, noting discomfort with evolving customs and critique of laws deemed unnecessary or burdensome.
Anxiety grips Mexico as authorities warn of renewed flooding risks while residents prepare for potential evacuations and damage. The piece notes historical floods and the public’s concern over safety and relief efforts.
Mr Mackay concludes both Ellen and her mother’s first marriages were tragic mistakes. The interstate commerce commission lacks adequate southern representation, seen as worse than none. The Muscle Shoals issue is imminent, yet its settlement hinges on doing it right.
Opinion notes a split in society between people who crave attention but miss opportunities and those who attempt to stay out of the spotlight yet still face intrusion. The author frames this tension as a general social phenomenon.
Durham weighs adopting the name Duke City while likely retaining its global reputation regardless of the change. The proposal sparks debate on local identity and branding.
A fire at Henderson today destroyed $125 000 of tobacco. Observers say many fires of this nature would be needed to yield a living profit for the grower.
The Greek monarch reportedly chose Florida for his future home to stay distant from Athens and avoid possible recall risks. The move aims to ensure safety and independence from political pressures at home.
The High Point YMCA plans to build a second gymnasium to expand its facilities. The current gym remains in constant use and the organization continues to require more space for athletic and community activities.
Report says the crown prince could give up his succession claim but the British royal family will leave their hereditary roles only if Parliament urges it, not beforehand.
North Carolina Ford dealers plan old fashioned dances in their showrooms. When Henry decides to dance, the dealers must furnish fiddlers whether they want to or not.
Roads in the south were poorer for travel last week than years, yet auto deaths and injuries fell markedly as lower traffic and careful driving reduced casualties according to observers.
A group of men will canvass High Point Thursday to raise money and pledges to wipe out the town's debt to High Point College. The college promised $100,000 and a site. much has been paid but about $30,000 remains unpaid, weighing on the consciences of supporters and prompting renewed civic duty. Citizens are urged to welcome the canvassers regardless of each contribution.
The State Corporation Commission declines a Durham rate hearing after the chamber of commerce approved a $200000 dial system upgrade and tariff increase. The commission cites early stage and anticipates possible later rate adjustments. Durham may grow to prefer the dial system as experience reduces errors and costs.
The article argues the United States government cannot solve farm surpluses and urges farmers to act. Judge Robert W. Bingham hosts a council meeting urging a cooperative marketing system with warehousing as the solution, asserting prosperity hinges on farmers solving the issue themselves.
The text argues farmers possess great strength when united and warn of governors’ missteps. It claims wasteful farm product handling weakens the economy, and eliminating it would boost public buying power and living standards. The farmer problem is labeled the nation’s greatest issue needing government aid already provided.
An observer notes critics call a vast unfinished building ugly while workers who know the plans smile. The piece argues America’s youth fuels its industry and growth in factories and railroads, with art and culture to follow as the nation completes its grand construction.
A Cleveland man woke to find a neighbor had entered his garage and used a blow torch to cut his loud model 1915 auto into small pieces. The incident sparks sympathy and debate about early morning lawn care and potential copycat acts.
The piece defends Red Grange against critics for going professional, arguing most people chase advantage and praising him as an entertaining figure. It suggests public backlash reflects broader American belief in profiting when opportunity arises.
A writer argues newspapers should not be profit driven and questions whether a non profit press would avoid bias. He acknowledges flaws in current media but doubts privately endowed papers would be more even handed than modern self supporting ones.
An appeal from Crossnore School Inc requests newspapers to publish a charity plea for old clothes. The letter explains three clothing classes, urges post Christmas donations, and directs shipping to Asheford North Carolina, detailing misrouted towns to avoid and preferred delivery methods.
The Enterprise reports High Point College lost on Hampden-Sidney's court 31 to 26 after a delay in delivering a full game wire. An eleventh hour message confirmed the score with no detailed play-by-play available.
Mrs. Robert P. Stines found her husband in a dying condition early this morning after a sudden apoplexy. The Charlotte native, born in 1891, was 35 and had worked as a conductor for the H P P Y and D Ry. He is survived by five children, a brother L. E. Stines, and three sisters. Funeral arrangements had not yet been made.
Mrs Maude Emma Rector died yesterday at her Greensboro area home after a year with heart dropsy. The body went to Sechrest chapel then to the home of her son O L Rector at 406 N Hamilton. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev H Q Miller officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. She was born near Charlotte on September 20 1876 and had lived here only a few months. Survived by husband M R Rector and two sons O L and E F Rector of High Point.
Miners reject the operators plan and Mr Lewis demand for price and wage controls. They favor arbitration to prevent industry disruption and aim to maintain production. A New York peace parley has broken off prompting the Pittston committee to call out all maintenance men to press the issue.
A London school has begun classes for Gilbert and Sullivan operas with the aim of defeating the wailing of jazz saxophones.
At the call of Grand Master David Gaster a conference of North Carolina Odd Fellows grand lodge officers and other leaders will be held in Fayetteville. Invited are trustees of the Goldsboro Orphan Home and representatives from many local lodges across the state.
Martin Behrman, mayor of New Orleans for five terms, died at home from heart trouble after an illness tied to a cold caught at an Intercoastal Canal convention in Orange Texas. Born 1864 in New York City, he moved to New Orleans in 1865 and served as mayor from 1904 to 1920 and again from 1924 onward. Funeral plans were for a public service. The article also notes a separate college basketball event with Catawba College visiting to face the Orange and Black while a Y volleyball game with Vick Chemical precedes.
Police court remained in session mid afternoon with multiple cases of interest. Judge McRae led morning proceedings as a large crowd watched. Lottie Bottoms faced a controversial charge of attempting to procure an abortion, with probable cause found and bond set at 1690. Glenn Kearns was dismissed on trespassing, Everett Hedgecock fined 50 dollars plus costs for prohibition violation. W J Sloan and Bannister Anderson each fined 15 dollars plus half the costs for Jamaica ginger sales. This afternoon L J Lowe and P Allen faced a false pretense charge and the trial was expected to continue.
A senate report from the special committee investigating the internal revenue bureau charges improper treasury allowances totaling 210.965 million dollars in tax free deductions for amortization of war facilities by manufacturers and miners.
The record cold sweeps the nation from Manitoba to the central west and east. Subzero temps hit Omaha Duluth and Moorehead with eight below and minus four at Charles City Iowa. Snow and heavy drifts strand motorists until rescue crews free twenty people after 24 hours of tunneling near Denver and Limon. Chicago reports eight above as cold waves reach Ohio New York Pennsylvania and New England with milder relief forecast later.
One building permit was issued this morning by A. B. Horney, building inspector. Roy Armstrong received permission to build a one story garage with four rooms on N. Wrenn Street, estimated cost 309 dollars.
In Winston Salem on January 17 a rally features S E Boney and speakers including Bishop Cannon Congressman Upshaw Grant Hudson Ira Champion E B Bunfard and others. The event aims to promote personal abstinence law observance and enforcement across North Carolina. A separate focus notes Coroner Waring preparing to summon a jury in the P B Rogers Jr case with unclear evidence and potential accessory questions.
Moscow reports that a new Soviet word Nop meaning new opposition party is used to denounce Madam Lenin for taking part in it. The item notes official scorn and public discourse surrounding political dissent.
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