15 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
1
Churchill Godley, to die by electric chair tomorrow in Johnston County, pleads innocence in a letter to Governor Bickett while his wife prays at the state prison. Officials report calm, the governor hunting in the east, and a final bid for time to prove innocence before the scheduled morning execution.
Fears that Judge Knox may release extremists on bail in deportation cases prompt Ellis Island officials to seek U S attorney guidance. Officials worry pre release examination could thwart deportations and mail raids tied to Soviet diplomats. Berlin calm reported despite fears of wider unrest and potential spread to Vienna as communists exploit recent clashes.
A countywide meeting for farmers is set at the Northside fire station at 2 PM to discuss organizing a Guilford County farm bureau. KE S Millsaps of Statesville will speak and report on progress, aiming to enroll as many as 3000 members.
Paris reports that Clemenceau Lloyd George and Nitti will study the demand text for extraditing former Emperor William and review the list of German officers and soldiers accused of war violations to be surrendered.
A prominent citizen notes the hotel proposal in evolution after North Mais Street site purchase. Backers may include the owner, easing planning for a facility to serve visitors and support the furniture exposition impact, with further developments expected in days.
General Bliss told a committee that Poland is the only bulwark against bolshevism and warned that Moscow may turn toward Poland as Russian forces push west. He urged a $150,000,000 credit for Europe to buy food and proposed supplying surplus U S military aid to Poland to halt bolshevik advances amid reports of Russian gains in coal oil and grain.
The Powhatan sails today for Antwerp carrying 75 former servicemen and officers who will visit battlefields to begin returning American bodies. The expedition is led by Herbert S. Foreman, a former artillery officer of the Rainbow division.
Glenn E. Plumb of Illinois, author of the socialization plan for railroads, spoke at a Humane League meeting at the Teachers' Training School in New York. He said the plan envisions public ownership of railroads and democratic operation by public representatives and employees.
Postmaster General Burleson has received applications from more than 25 cities seeking extension of air mail service. Prospects look favorable as new routes linking Atlanta with Washington and New York are under consideration. Read in Washington with requests from Charlotte Gastonia and Morehead City North Carolina among others.
Clergy and lay delegates from about six million Methodist Episcopalians met in Louisville to discuss unifying the northern and southern wings. The joint commission signaled that a merger was highly likely, with delegates predicting agreement.
Moscow wireless dispatch reports Rostov on Don seized by Bolshevik forces. Ten thousand prisoners are taken along with 32 guns 9 tanks and a vast amount of baggage.
Mrs. R B Terry is noted as a visitor to Greensboro today, with no additional context or events recorded.
New York January 15. Blood donors striking for higher pay at Flower hospital demand 55 dollars per pint, 36 dollars more than two weeks ago. Student nurses act as strikebreakers during confrontation.
The annual meeting of Home Banking Company stockholders was held in the directors room at 2:30 p m Wednesday. Most shares were represented, and the old board was re elected: T F Wrenn J C Welch M J Wrenn H S Ragan George T Penny W D Simmons and Charles F Hayworth. Officers to be elected this evening. Reports showed satisfactory bank condition and good prospects for the year.
In San Francisco on January 16 Abe Reuf once a political boss linked to the post fire graft scandal was released from a fourteen year sentence after being convicted in the 1906 era. The term imposed by Judge Lawlor is officially ended.
Jan 15 Neinston reports a fire destroying $15,000 worth of government cotton linters. In nearby Wadesboro, Walter Jrock announces a congressional bid to replace Lee D. Robinson. Asheville notes Cuban tourism price hikes. Charlotte records aviatrix Jeanne DeLonge summoned for unpaid hotel card bill, payment arranged.
In Fancy Gap Virginia near the mountains Alfred E. Towe and Ed Jones clashed over a sweetheart. Towe struck Jones with a gun butt, the weapon fired killing Towe instantly. Jones is not expected to recover. The incident follows a wartime separation and resumed courtship.
Greensboro today announced ten players signed to join the club in the Piedmont League this season. The club aims to strengthen its roster and compete for standings in the upcoming campaign.
Detroit reports the death of automobile pioneer John Dodge. Burlington outlines a plan to merge Alamance county seven high schools. New York notes Frank A. Munshey purchasing the New York Herald Evening Telegram and Paris edition from James Gordon Bennett estate.
Asheville January 15 officers report Buncombe County commissioners voted to add a speed enforcement officer to curb traffic violations. The move aims to improve road safety across the county and support existing police efforts.
Five hundred students joined a blaze fight in Chapel Hill with the forest fire spreading over about 50 acres of timber. Authorities reported the flames were brought under control after a determined response from campus volunteers and local fire crews.
Franklinton North Carolina sawmill owner O. O. Pruitt was killed early today when his car was struck by the Seaboard Air Line Florida Limited southbound at a railway crossing.
Democratic senators in caucus failed to elect a leader after a deadlock between Senator Hitchcock Nebraska and Senator Underwood Alabama on a tie vote. The caucus adjourned with 43 present and two paired absentees, as Secretary Glass seated was awaited.
Reports from eastern Pueblo show heavy loss of life due to the January 3 earthquake with Mexico City awaiting fuller casualty figures.
New York priced January futures at 27.75 with March 35.85 May 34.05 July 270 October 30.18. Early bids fell 15 to 18 points as near months eased on lower cables yet covering and trade buying absorbed offerings amid reports of higher spot bases and expectations of rediscount rate hikes.
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