23 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
1
Mountain Park Hotel in Hot Springs, once used to house interned Germans, burned early today causing an estimated loss of 100000. Firemen fought the blaze as guests barely escaped after the alarm.
Secretary Daniels comments on Governor Edwards platform praising most of its principles and rejects Bryan and Cummins dispute. He says Cummins acted properly at the dinner where Edwards’ nomination was discussed and would attend such events for any major Democrat. He notes disagreement on prohibition but supports the broader Democratic program.
Florence January 23 government inspector J K McKenzie testified before the house war expenditures committee on the $70 million nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals. He said civilian workers sometimes totaled 25 000 a day and that speed justified poor work. He protested to Captain Coles but was told the government wanted speed at any cost.
Melbourne dated report notes since 1915 Australia has sought oil in Papua British New Guinea. The English expert in charge reports a total yield of about 3 600 gallons from the venture to date.
Tabloid item notes L Bridewell of Portsmouth Ohio has been signed to manage the local Virginia league club this season. he previously played infield for the New York Giants. In a separate dispatch, Vera Cruz reported strong earthquake shocks from 3 to 5 pm. The Hague notes the Dutch government rejected Allied extradition demands for former Emperor William.
The House approved a bill increasing base pay for enlisted personnel in the navy and coast guard by about one third, excluding recruits. The raise is retroactive to January 1 and would run until July 1, 1921.
Constantinople January 23. Turkey joined Germany in 1914 after Enver Pasha led a war party to persuade the cabinet to enter the Allies debate. The change followed press reports of the cabinet’s initial favorable tilt toward en tente and later push for Goeben. The article also notes Francis Auditorium seating capacity and Pacific coast political implications of a San Francisco convention.
The court changed the charge against Tom Hedgin and Elmer Sexton from larceny of Basil Hedgecock's automobile to forcible trespassing. Judge J A Austin suspended judgment upon $96 to Hedgecock for damages and bond for future conduct. The theft allegedly occurred in front of the Orpheum theatre Monday night. the vehicle and suspects were later held in Lexington.
Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight told a Senate committee that the naval decorations board cannot award high honors to officers who lost ships to enemy action unless they engaged the enemy. He contrasted Lawrence and Perry with newer claims and said Commander Bagley did not earn decoration despite the ship sinking.
The transport Northern Pacific, which rescued Powhatan passengers yesterday, is due to reach Ambrose lightship at 6 am tomorrow and dock at the army piers in Hoboken about 9 am. Powhatan in tow of Lady Laurier heads to Halifax awaiting heavier towing gear. Last position logged about 240 miles southeast of Halifax.
London January 23 George Bernard Shaw who directed the dynamic publicity campaign of the British railwaymen during the strike will play a leading part in the miners campaign for nationalization of the coal mines. The campaign will reach its crux in February. Shaw will write miners propaganda and take the platform before middle class audiences explaining the miners cases.
London reports more than 1000 ships ranging 200 to 16,600 tons lie in 120 feet or less of water around the British Isles after being submarined. Admiralty charts show the depth modern salvagers can work to recover ships, with cargo recovery possible at greater depths. Experts plan widespread salvage operations to begin next summer near seaside resorts and along the Thames estuary.
A seven year old girl Eugenie Gerhardt chased two would be robbers for 10 blocks and into a house before they were arrested. They tried to rob her father’s store in the Bronx last night. one struck him when he refused to surrender the cash. The girl entered the store as the men fled and initiated the pursuit.
New York on January 23 reported that 1,300 teachers left the public schools in 1919 due to low pay. Superintendent William L. Ettinger released figures showing respondents urged a living wage for teachers.
In Des Moines Iowa on January 23 a gypsy named Peter Guy was sold to a second woman for 5000 dollars in gold. The bill of sale records Peter’s transfer from Maury Guy his wife who retains the jointly earned property from their gypsy marriage.
Washington reports charges that Attorney General Verner showed cold feet by missing yesterday's house rules committee hearing on anti-sedition legislation. Rep. Rodenburg Illinois and Rep. Poul North Carolina sparred over motives, noting Verner submitted his views in writing.
Washington census bureau data released January 23 shows total ginnings to date 10,322,148 running bales, with 112,842 round bales and classifications including 35,251 bales American Egyptian and 6,828 Sea Island. State totals include North Carolina 811,592 and South Carolina 1,428,399.
Health Commissioner Copeland asks the New York Board of Estimate for an $80,000 emergency appropriation to curb influenza spread. He reports 41 cases Monday rising to 1,609 cases and 45 deaths, but states the outbreak has not yet reached epidemic level.
Former President Taft visited Washington and met with senators and a local committee to press for treaty ratification. He said a compromise on the Article X reservation would not kill the league and that ratification lies in the hands of the Senate. He urged public sentiment to influence the lawmakers.
R H Swaim of High Point reports his brother Allan Swaim died from a pistol wound at Buies Creek. Lillian Ferrell a 12 year old girl shot him believing the revolver was unloaded. The fatal shot entered the chest and he died about 40 minutes later. Funeral arrangements not announced.
Influenza and pneumonia continue to spread in Chicago with ill count surpassing 16000. Ten percent of surface line conductors and one tenth of police are affected. Health officers report the disease mild with no alarm. Yesterday's death toll was 36 for the 24 hour period, pneumonia deaths up 43 percent overall.
New York cotton futures opened steady with January at 38.178 cents and March at 36.5 cents. Gains in discount rates and slightly larger than expected ginning figures spurred scattered selling for liquidation, even as traders noted high cables and some buying on prospects for peace treaty action.
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