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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1926
Page
4
A Reading Pennsylvania proofreader condemns the English in the U S Senate chaplain s prayers while noting the cardinal Mercier allegedly nears end of endurance. The piece hints at religious and political tensions amid calls to endure hardship.
Maryland Governor Ritchie emerges as a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. The piece suggests voters might equate physical appeal with leadership, calling him America’s best looking governor and noting potential appeal to female voters.
The text notes Al Smith plans to retire from New York politics at the end of his current term, with Republicans wary of opposing him to avoid provoking a possible reversal. It also mentions a press agent sues for a share of profits from a Miss America winner, arguing his teaching of her smile affected judging.
In Spartanburg County the grand jury questions dress and behavior of female public school teachers, urging modesty and caution. Separately, High Point debates lowering railroad tracks for street bridges with a $1 million bond plan and a $3 million rail carrier condition, signaling broad public interest and forthcoming city engineer recommendations.
An analysis shows automobile accidents in North Carolina doubled in six months, with speeding most responsible, followed by careless driving and drunken driving. Auto fatalities average nearly one per day, rivaling homicides. calls for licensure denial for unsafe drivers to shift driving from a right to a privilege.
Rudolph Raymondi, a young Roman, fell in love with a Red Cross poster model. He tracked the artist who recalled only that she was Fremeh and had gone to America. He saved for passage to New York, found the likeness again in a photographer’s window, and contacted the photographer’s subject, leading to police involvement and an engagement.
In a tale the aria of passion shifts as the frightened heroine marries another man and vanishes from an ardent suitor. Raymondi sits in jail as the plot pivots away from a hopeful union, a rare denouement for this romance.
This Thrift Week piece argues waste causes distress and poverty. It notes editorials speeches and bank ads promoting thrift while warning that spendthrifts fail to value frugality. It cites insurance data on pauperism in old age and urges forethought to avoid penury in later life.
In a Chicago tale of taxicab power and Detroit wealth, Irving Berlin once Izzy Baline rose from a Bowery café singer to fame. He marries Ellin Mackay, though their union crosses faith and class lines, risking disapproval yet promising romance.
Notre Dame University announces it will not pursue a new football stadium until sufficient dormitories are built. The statement suggests a shift in priorities, prioritizing student housing before major athletic facilities.
Charles P Stewart, a discerning correspondent, reports Nick Longworth has adopted a night attire appearance. The note hints at a formal or styled change in Longworth's evening presentation as observed by Stewart.
The text hints at Nick's obsession with flawless attire while sleeping, suggesting rivals view his reputation as the best dressed congressman as a constant pressure to maintain style even in bed. The excerpt emphasizes rivalry and high fashion within political circles.
Marvin Hill, charged with assaulting A. L. Bohannan with intent to kill on November 10, was ordered held under an $800 bond in municipal court by Judge Don C. MacRae for Guilford County Superior Court. Witnesses described severe head injuries and contested who seized the weapon first during a quarrel at Globe Furniture.
A. Robertson a well known Wilmington merchant died at his East Green street home at 2 am after a ten day pneumonia battle. Born in Jamestown 1866 he leaves wife and seven children Benjamin William Fred Mozelle Sonia Maydelle. Funeral tomorrow at East End Methodist church with Odd Fellows in attendance and burial in Springfield cemetery.
The body of Mary Handley, 42, seventh victim of the Toledo clubber, was found in a yard near her home with head injuries and a cloth gag. Police report bloodstains on the sidewalk and note the attack occurred in the district once troubled by the assailant. A $1,000 city reward remains offered.
Cyrus B. Hayworth, born September 3, 1850 in Guilford County, dies at 11:30 PM after a week with pneumonia at his daughter’s home in High Point. Survived by two daughters, a son, two brothers, three sisters, and others. Funeral at 11 AM tomorrow at Mrs. Ward’s home 702 South Main Street with burial in Springfield cemetery.
Mrs Frances Jr. Alexander widow of R W Alexander died at home 316 Thistle street after a paralysis illness. Funeral at Gilead Methodist church Randoph county tomorrow at 2 30 p m with Rev W R Harris preaching Burial in church cemetery. She was born in Randolph county November 22 1850 and lived here for years. Survived by three sons W J Alexander H L Alexander R J Alexander and four daughters Dora Augusta Moran and Mrs W A Jones and Mrs CC Moran.
High Point residents fill the auditorium for an annual debate on whether to issue a million dollar bond to eliminate grade crossings. The event features Garland McPherson and Henry Gurley for the seniors opposing the measure, with Minnie Herman and Robert Overman for the juniors supporting it.
A brief note indicates that another librarian is among matters that engage the officers and require attention.
High Point country club members meet at 7 30 tonight in the club house for the annual election of directors. Directors later select the club officers for the year. President R B Terry completes his second term, with A F E Tate as vice president and T V Rochelle as secretary. Proxies were mailed to all stockholders to vote in the absence.
Sherrill Richardson Ferrell, one year old son of Mr and Mrs F Ferrell, died at the Lovins home on 6063 Green Ave at 9 30 this morning after a ten day illness. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
Contends Thomas C. Watkins and BE Patterson misused roles in a cooperative, earning $100000 re drying profits atop $48000 salaries. Disciplinary probe targets expenditures and financial integrity. Rumors link an internal federal courtroom challenge to the association.
Carter Dalton of the local library association announced an officers and committees meeting to be held tomorrow at 4 PM in the chamber of commerce assembly room. The gathering will reveal important news for the library movement and plan further actions after a Virginia librarian could not be engaged.
Funeral services for Evander Dewey Sedberry who died after taking poison were held at Wesley Memorial Church. The Rev E K McLarty and Rev W B Davis officiated. A large gathering attended while a quartet sang In the Hour of Trial and Jesus Lover of My Soul. Pallbearers included J B O Niell Guy Byerly R T Bringie Edgar Hartley S D Clapp and Harvey Peters.
A list of fur trade exhibitors from multiple cities including Baltimore, Gardner, Winston-Salem, Jacksonville and New York is noted as attendees at a show. Firms mentioned include A Broadbelt, Rex Fur Co, Star Fur Co, Kelly Fur Co, and Reliable Chair Co, among others.
Religious leaders gather in Charlotte for the second day of a five day religious education institute. Delegates participate in discussions and lectures as part of the program.
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