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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
4
The city faces overcrowded schools with the Park street project unlikely to open for fall term 1920. A large township high school is urged to serve five years ahead, with facilities for white and black students and separate grammar campuses. Illiteracy is framed as a national danger bolstering radicalism.
The action by the New York General Assembly to deny seats to five duly elected socialists is an affront to democracy. It is imperialism in American politics and surpasses even the German Reichstag in its disregard for constitutional rights. Reinstatement without legal action is urged, as political freedom is guaranteed by the constitution.
The piece notes Allied powers lining up for vast commercial relaunch while the U.S. Senate readies a new round of debates. It questions legal definitions of manslaughter and mocks Governor Declines to Commute Godley as a Raleigh headline. It forecasts miners’ reaction to a looming settlement in about three months.
A frank critique notes rising costs in suits, overcoats, shirts, and hats with prices jumping from 17.50 to 40 to 65 for goods once standard. It cites manufacturer wholesaler and retailer pressures and calls Congress to investigate rising dry goods prices and the burden on the ultimate consumer.
The article argues for establishing a wooden toy and toy furniture industry in High Point. It notes waste wood from local plants and a demand gap since European supplies waned after the war, with U S manufacturers rising to meet toy demand and Japan as a rival. It cites Tokyo toy boats as an example of profitable small wooden products.
Governor Bickett refuses to commute the life imprisonment death sentence for Churchill Godley a white man convicted of assault on a young girl. He reports strain from sentimentalists and notes Godley sent an alleged confession but admits culpability and sanity. Death he deserves.
The wives of the Kraiser's sons file divorce suits amid provocative remarks about women and Germany. The humor hints at social norms and public attitudes reflected in a noisy public discourse.
Today marks the eightieth anniversary of the burning of the steamer Lex in which 140 persons lost their lives. Also on today’s calendar the German National Assembly reopens after four weeks, Ottawa hosts the Winter Fair, and a rural credit convention meets in Winnipeg.
Colonel John S. Cunningham of Durham visits High Point hosted by Rev. T. L. Trott. H A Millis travels to New York for treatment. Mrs. E A Hatcher and family return to 501 Washington St after Richmond trip. Colonel Wescott Roberson and Randall B. Terry in Winston-Salem on business. Teachers from Greensboro attend a lecture by Dr. Charles A. McMurry. Mrs. S C Jones of Detroit stays with her father J A Shelton in High Point. Helen Whittaker returns from Sanford. W C Idol visits Winston-Salem. Lyman Redding returns from Chapel Hill. E S Clarke of Trenton NJ and L M Harris Jr of Greensboro visit High Point. H Cooley of Winston-Salem among visitors. R J Holbrook of New York in town on business. C B Parker of Statesville in town yesterday. J H Robertson and wife guests at the Elwood in Salisbury.
Timeline notes key events and figures including the 1864 Hornside expedition reaching Hatteras Inlet, Stephen Foster’s death in New York City, Eliza Johnson teaching her future president to read, the Winged Daughters society founded in New York, a Moscow Nihilist killing, Casimir-Perier’s resignation, Zola’s Dreyfus letter, and the USS Milwaukee running aground in 1917.
OSYVENTIONS OPENING TODAY across multiple cities with attire and craft groups. Boston hosts theNational Shoe Retailers' Association and others like New York Jobbers' Association of Dress Goods Buyers and Indianapolis Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association. Des Moines Iowa Veterinary Association Milwaukee Wisconsin Master Plumbers' Association Fort Dodge Iowa Iowa Master Harrisburg Pa Pennsylvania State Master Painters' and Decorators' Association.
A party is organized to hear Rev Burke Culpepper preach at the First Methodist Church in Lexington tonight. They will depart on train No 35 at 5 55 PM and return on train No 32, which may be stopped in Lexington by request. trains to return may be altered if ten or more travelers await at High Point station.
George Britton, a young white man, jailed yesterday in municipal court for disorderly conduct, fined 10 dollars and costs, will serve days on the county roads. He could not pay the fine and said he knows not where funds will come from. Judge Kirkman ordered him to the chain gang where he may work with a pick and shovel. Each day 25 cents will be deducted from his fine.
Today marks birthdays of Duke of Aosta born in Genoa 61 years ago. Prince Arthur of Connaught born 61 years ago. Lord Balfour of Burleigh born 71 years ago. Maj. Gen. William P. Duvail retired U S A born in St. Marys County Maryland 73 years ago.
The ruling limits hotels from letting patrons drink personal liquor in dining areas and requires posted notices. It cites Mr. Kramer's decision as backing the ban and directs hotels to display No Parking Privilege Here signs.
Norfolk confronts a severe water shortage as drought conditions threaten supply. City authorities warn residents to conserve while exploring emergency measures and long term plans to restore adequate capacity.
Sergeant A Castle, recruiting officer based in High Point with headquarters in the post office building, received word from Greensboro that he will be sent to a new territory by the 26th of the month. He plans to return to High Point in February for a vaudeville act at a local theatre to boost recruiting interest.
Reading quake reports from Mexico, observers note strong empathy for the United States and speculate on divine alignment. The column highlights a mood that Mexicans may sympathize with U S during disaster coverage.
A saying notes that over a 70 year life the blood pumped by a man’s heart would traverse about 4 292 000 miles.
Virgil G Hinshaw who has called the prohibition national committee to meet in Washington today to fix time and place for the national convention has led the committee for eight years and built a strong record in party affairs. A Wilson Iowa native, he graduated from Penn College in 1906 and worked with the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association visiting many colleges before studying law at Minnesota. He later led the association and set up a Portland office before his 1910 appointment as chairman.
One year ago today the Berlin government reported the Spartacan uprising had been finally suppressed. Princess Charlotte Adelgonde was invited to succeed her sister Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide as ruler of Luxemburg.
Today’s sports calendar lists a Havana Cuba winter racing meeting by the American Jockey Club. Also scheduled are the Business Men's Racing Association meet in New Orleans and several golf events including the New Year’s Tourney at Belleair Florida Pinehurst Winter League Advertising Interests tournament.
A craftsman dedicates about twenty three days to complete each square foot of a top Persian rug, reflecting meticulous labor.
Old fashioned remedies claim yellow mustard plaster or poultice eases soreness inflammation and congestion. Beggy's Mustarine blends pure yellow mustard with pain relievers for quicker non blistering relief. sold by druggists for 10 and 60 cents.
Passenger train times for High Point shown as published information not guaranteed. Schedule figures list arrivals and departures, with trains serving the station and related times. Readers are advised to verify exact times locally.
Fragmentary schedule lists arrivals and departures among Washington Birmingham New York Charlotte Richmond Danville and Atlanta with many times and notes including a conditional stop and Sunday non-run.
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