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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
3
The High Point Enterprise lists city editorial notes and notices including legislative preview by Mr. McLean next Wednesday. It reports on a Washington marriage license incident, bank cashier scrutiny after a death, and mentions reactions to political figures like Senator Simmons and Bishop Brown amid prophyaxis and jungle law debates.
The President seeks a business man to lead the department of agriculture and craft a plan for farmer relief. Gutzon Borglum shown as an artist despite claims of lacking artistic temperament. North Carolina regains Fort Macon with deed forever. Bishop Brown's ouster case continues. January 24 eclipse will cause two minutes of darkness in New York. stay indoors.
The piece notes the five year anniversary of prohibition enforcement in the United States. Mr. Haynes says the effort has improved conditions and reduced alcohol use in beverages, though not fully prohibiting it. He predicts no backtracking and endorses compulsory aridity as beneficial for the country despite doubts about principle.
Senator Williams praises the governor's speech as both progressive and conservative, urging balance between conserving the state's credit and institutions while advancing growth. He argues Mr. McLean must lead with wise, fearless policy, guiding the next four years and rallying the legislature to support a prudent program for North Carolina.
Benny Leonard, famed New York lightweight champion and idol of newsies, retires from boxing at seven years as world lightweight champ. He cites his mother’s wishes and his health. Leonard reflects on boxing's impact, his clean record, and his influence on youth.
An 1912 to 1922 overview shows the public debt rising from over four to more than thirty billion dollars, with about 21 billion added to federal obligations for war. It argues Congress must curb war power to deter future wars and notes wartime profits and regional disparities while urging outlawing war.
Mrs. B E Shuford of Hickory, as organizing regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, announces plans to republish Wheeler's history due to its scarcity. She notes its invaluable facts and urges lists of interested buyers, expecting copies mailed on publication for $4 each. The last two prints sold for $25 and $50, and the plan pleases Tar Heel historians.
A letter from Jean MacAlpine Fleet of the National Child Labor Committee complains that a December 12 item misnamed Father James H. Ryan opposing the Sterling Reed education pill as Catholic propaganda against the Child Labor amendment. The writer urges a public correction.
Hackensack New Jersey January 16 A warrant issued for Mayor N D Campbell serving as counsel and secretary of the Industrial Building and Loan Association on charges of embezzlement perjury and falsification of records as state investigators probe a 280000 shortage in the association s accounts.
Washington January 16 opposition to the Ransdell bill to have a federal power commission draft a comprehensive plan for the nation’s water resources for power and navigation was voted at the opening session of the American Engineering council. The council also opposed the Cramton bill to place industrial alcohol under a separate prohibition bureau.
An importer in Constantinople ordered a large Greek woven carpet featuring a facsimile of the American dollar. Turkish authorities refused its passage through customs, labeling the design as counterfeit money and blocking the shipment.
Washington January 16 a bureau of civil aeronautics would be created in the department of commerce under a bill reported today by the House commerce committee. The plan aims to organize aviation activities under a dedicated agency within commerce.
Paul Moore of Thomasville faces heavy penalties after a High Point police court ruling. He must pay a $25 fine plus $25 in costs and not drive for 12 months, or face a $50 fine for any violation. Other locals, including R L Moore and Ida May Malloy, faced fines and costs for license issues and assaults as a wave of police court cases was disposed of.
In Raleigh on January 16 the house extended the time for presenting the state revenue bill to after the budget commission reports. The move follows a request by Rep N A Townsend, with the extension also sent to the senate. A memorial resolution honored former governor W W Kitchin. Another resolution named Governor Mcleran head of a committee to select future carvings for Stone Mountain, with a 75 citizen panel to assist.
Providence Ky January 16 The known death toll from the Diamond mine number one blast rose to two with the recovery of Gooch Gardener. Henry Murphy was recovered last night after a windy shot caused a dust explosion. Four others Hugh Teague James Holt Goldie Merritt and Joe Trayer are believed to have perished all six victims were married shot firers.
Oliver McReady, a trusty, escaped from the county prison today in Easton. He traveled to Phillipsburg New Jersey, became intoxicated, hired a taxicab, and was driven back to the prison.
Elmer W. Jarnecke former DOJ agent on trial for conspiracy to obstruct justice testified about Means bribery plans in a federal case. Samuel Schmidt Chicago jeweler said Jarnecke owed him thousands and linked payments to bribery schemes involving Crager system figures and Felder. Schmidt recounted meetings and Felder denial of knowledge of Jarnecke.
A North Carolina Senate debate centered on empowering or abolishing the budget commission. Senators argued the panel duplicates work, but some urged broader authority and police powers to oversee expenditures. The session ran 45 minutes with over 100 bills introduced and swift committee actions on traffic enforcement and local bills.
The legislature considers abolishing the Duplin County Highway Commission and transferring duties to the county, and defines Wake County road engineer qualifications. Tyrrell County highway reports bill favored. adjournment honors late ex governor William Walton Kitchin. Committees assign minor bills. Governor McLean’s message awaited.
State lawyers clash over court structure and district division plans. A committee bill may follow meetings with a special committee appointed by the State Bar Association head. Proposals suggest seven new judiciary districts across three circuits and potential salary cuts for prosecutors.
A dietitian warns that quarrelling at meals harms digestion. The poem contrasts an Uncle who ate beans and spinach with a knife and a baby who flings food, arguing indulgence soothes nerves but leaves the eaters nervously unsettled. The speakers confess they endure meals with quiet patience, despite growing nervous indigestion.
Observations by Mr. Kid McCoy suggest he expected a jury to grant him a testimonial banquet. New York City cannot fund additional underground railways due to high overhead. Bird lovers may face fewer cats as fur trade absorbs them, signaling shifts in animal populations and industry.
The proposal envisions four extra judges to run in five judicial districts with courts in counties showing case congestion. Lawyers note no criminal docket congestion overall, arguing the plan would merely add jobs for solicitors. Governor McLean, Attorney General Bruitmitt, and Labor and Printing Commissioner Frank Grist were sworn in and began work, with the governor attracting many visitors during the day.
New York January 16 Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Connecticut meets Tiger Flowers the Atlanta negro in a 12 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden Delaney is a sharp shooter while Flowers is an aggressive fighter with speed and a powerful punch The match pits two contrasting styles in a key city show.
Louis B. Heilig, a Raleigh native with broad banking experience, has arrived in High Point to take the role of assistant cashier at Wachovia Bank and Trust Company. He previously served at Commercial National Bank in Raleigh and later with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and has worked in the Raleigh Wachovia office as distant cashier before this appointment alongside cashier W. C. Idol.
New York Jan 15 District Attorney Joab H Banton promised prompt prosecution of Jimmy OConnell and Cozy Dolan for roles in the 1924 bribery scandal if Baseball Commissioner Landis produces evidence of crime under a New York statute.
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