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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
4
Wilmington youth Harmon Rorison joins the anti Bolshevik flying corps. The piece extols his heroism and romance in war, noting he taught himself to fly, served overseas, and once shot down three German fighters in three minutes. It frames him as a boyish, idealized hero against Bolshevik menace.
The piece laments a town unable to produce a candidate and notes many favorite sons as the White House vacancy looms. It quips on housing scarcity as men race to lease the presidency for four years while highlighting the perks of being president, per Tom Masson.
The plan seeks to recover millions of dollars in cargo from ships sunk in wartime, notably the Lusitania and other vessels. Deep water makes the Lusi tania a target, while shallower wrecks are being raised or salvaged. The Spanish Main faces vast sums stranded on the ocean floor due to German submarine activity.
The speaker questions Bryan's confidence claiming he will oppose Cummins for Democratic chairman should Cummins back Governor Edwards. They argue history shows Bryan opponents gain their aims regardless.
A line suggests Lady Astor will shed regal display on a visit to King George. A mass meeting Monday night at the high school auditorium aims to boost High Point school system improvements, drawing citizen interest.
A couple married and separated within seven hours illustrating how quickly they realized their differences. The brief union highlights rapid decision making in personal relationships.
The article argues former German emperor Wilhelm II should face trial. Allies and exiled advisor Von Levener oppose but the author insists the Kaiser, driving German aggression since 1888, must be brought to justice for the deaths and ruin in Europe.
Citizens urged to attend at High Point High School auditorium to learn of school system needs and enrollment pressures. The notice stresses careful consideration and planning for improvements and increased facilities.
The justice department led by Mr Palmer plans a publicity push with Washington speakers visiting Raleigh in early February. A February 10 meeting at 8 o'clock in the house of representatives will gather members of the North Carolina Merchants' association and other groups including business interests, women's clubs, fair price committees, and chambers of commerce to discuss consumer concerns and wage earners' stake in the question.
A boy laments that they cannot even have a cave and a secret order without someone poking in, accusing them of plotting against the government. The tone conveys frustration at government suspicion and the longing for privacy.
The Salem Journal notes an unusually large field of candidates eyeing the White House in 1920. The piece reflects on the vigor of political ambitions and the competitiveness expected in the upcoming year.
The Salisbury Post reports Holland is disturbed by demands for the delivery of Bill Hohenzollern for trial. It suggests Holland could save time and worry by executing him on the premises.
A fragment reports a man’s death in Missouri tied to unpaid debts. The notice notes financial obligation as a factor in the fatal event and names involved parties and location, highlighting legal and social consequences.
The editor attended the funeral after six months of unpaid subscription to the paper. He did not send flowers but placed a palm tear fan and a block of ice on the casket.
The Greensboro Record notes Irvin S. Cobb will speak in Asheville and several towns with Rotary clubs arranging the visits. The piece argues the cost may be worth the experience and favors Cobb’s appearance in Greensboro.
The Jerusalem News, a 12 page daily English language newspaper, appears in Jerusalem for Jews in Palestine. It is edited and published by Americans with consent of British authorities, led by Talbot Munday who left on January 8 with a new printing plant.
A compact archive reads like a timeline of notable figures and events: Molly Pitcher dies in Carlisle born 1744. Charles Kean dies in London born 1811. George Prentice dies in Louisville born 1802. Byron centenary in England. 1895 manufacturers convention in Cincinnati. Queen Victoria dies on Isle of Wight born 1819. Valencia wreck with 129 lives lost. 1917 US Supreme Court upholds blue sky laws in Ohio Michigan and South Dakota.
Ellis Loring Dresel designated by the state department as United States commissioner at Berlin. The Boston native and Harvard LL B graduate will advise on political developments and assist American manufacturers and exporters seeking to renew business ties with Germany.
Havana hosts Cuba American Jockey Club winter meet while New Orleans stages Business Men’s Racing Association program. Bowling entries close for International Bowling Association tourney in St Paul. Skiing tournament in Mankato Minnesota. Northwestern Curling Association annual bonspiel in Duluth. Pinehurst North Carolina holds midwinter Handicap Target Tournament. Belleair Florida hosts Annual January Golf Tournament. Boxing bouts Lavinsky Howard Perth Amboy New Jersey. Williamson Friedman New Bedford Massachusetts. Inter city amateur contests Crescent Brooklyn. mm.
Abilene Texas hosts West Texas chamber of commerce. Syracuse New York Retail Lumber Dealers association of New York. Lincoln Nebraska Nebraska Swine Breeders association. Lincoln Nebraska Nebraska State Florists society. Milwaukee Wisconsin Monument Dealers association. St Cloud Minnesota Northern Minnesota Editorial association.
A persuasive argument urges High Point to build a Central High School to meet current and future needs. It cites inadequate classrooms, lack of library and gymnasium, and calls for night sessions and vocational training. Proponents argue it will attract wealth and improve city beauty while providing universal access.
The Manitoba legislature opens with trials slated for several alleged I W W members charged with criminal syndicalism. Wisconsin’s Democratic state central committee meets in Milwaukee to select a new chairman and prep for the campaign. Sir Oliver Lodge begins his American tour in New York City with a lecture on reality and unseen forces. An Atlantic conference on the cost of living and minimum wage laws is set for Newark by the National Consumers’ League.
One year past in the war the Allies through the supreme council proposed to all Russian factions to discuss peace. Reports indicate Bolshevik led attacks on American positions along the northern Allsian front.
Mrs Walter White thanks the editor for printing notices of the W C T U union meeting at Wesley Memorial Church and the report of Judge Pritchard's address. She notes sending the campaign issue of Union Signal and requests continued interest.
Joshua W. Alexander secretary of commerce born in Cincinnati 68 years ago. William H. Finner president of the Chicago and Northwestern born at Delaware City Del 58 years ago. Terrence V. Powderly former head of the Knights of Labor born at Carbondale Pa 71 years ago. Chase Osborn former governor of Michigan born in Huntington County Ind 60 years ago. Amos A. Strunk Philadelphia outfielder born in Philadelphia 31 years ago.
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