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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1926
Page
4
The Terre Haute Star notes the mayor of New York is J Walker. It mentions a two million dollar loss in New York harbor likely lowering income tax for a bootlegger. The piece also signals a hard coal strike is emerging as likely.
An article notes the Pardons Commission praising the Negro race in North Carolina with remarks reflecting color and public sentiment. The piece surveys reactions from officials and citizens, highlighting perceived progress and tensions in race relations.
Report from South Carolina describes fox hunters cornering and capturing a live wolf near the door of a man named Smith, possibly related to North Carolina tenant farmer John Smith. The incident adds a curious tale of wildlife interaction in rural areas.
The professional killer on the state's payroll tires of duties while the amateur never quits, signaling a shakeup in Sing Sing prison’s execution program and raising questions about future procedures.
The president notes a decline in student alcohol use at Chapel Hill, prompting questions about who maintains the university's alcohol records and oversight.
The friends of the world court warn the opposition in the senate they may take steps to limit argument, signaling a powerful political pressure tactic amid mounting international tension.
Editorial notes the Ku Klux Klan’s strong stance against American participation in the world court. It ponders if cloaked secrecy and a private initiation of Uncle Sam might alter strong anti court sentiment.
Prohibition agents denied plans to shut the world’s tallest hotel on grounds of a bootlegger basement presence. They stated the rumor lacked basis and would not trigger drastic action.
The wage and salary commission is in poor standing with the state's employer after approving a raise totaling about $40 000 per year. The dispute centers on the fiscal impact and governance of the compensation decision.
The article discusses shifts toward substitutes during the anthracite strike and argues the public will resist becoming dependent on substitutes or soot. It emphasizes long term adjustment challenges for industry and workers.
Al Smith has been invited to speak in South Carolina. The event is unlikely to shift politics as SC will support the Democratic nominee after the convention action.
The News and Observer cites growth in North Carolina from people making more of what they use and not trying to produce everything. The Elizabeth City Independent quotes J H Etheridge of Eden House, Chowan County, noting fishermen need thousands of barrels annually and that Massachusetts barrels cost him 1.50 when local options could be cheaper, highlighting freight costs and a potential new local industry.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium, a principal wartime figure and spiritual leader, dies after a long life of courage and service. He helped sustain Belgian morale during German occupation, held to intellectual and religious growth, and remained a humble adviser to his people after the war.
A brief report notes Washington plans to strengthen military presence in Tacna Arica to supervise an April election. The piece questions whether Peru and Chile requested U S involvement and cautions that U S policing of polls risks overstepping. It mentions President Cleveland era plebiscite issues and Pershing led commission setting a voting date amid Chilean complaints.
The Senate will invoke cloture to force a vote on American adherence to the World Court. Supporters believe two thirds will back cloture. opponents seek perpetual delay. Senate rules curb obstruction while acknowledging rare needs to limit debate.
The passage notes an impending appeal to cloture to end debate and states the move is expected to be made on Monday.
A prolonged critique of aging critics who blame today’s youth while noting past generations faced similar fulminations. The piece argues that wartime sacrifice proved the younger generation’s resilience and that older people have grown cautious and conformist, urging a holiday from constant youth criticism.
The article notes the "theater cough" as a nuisance in London and across American cities. It urges theatergoers with colds to stay home, insisting coughing users ruin the show for others and should be avoided.
The New York market showed mixed results with heavy professional selling after officials disclosed brokers loans. United States Steel slid to a new low then recovered to 134, Motors remained pressured, Oils lagged though Associated gained on merger whispers. Frisco and Rock Island rose on merger talk while Eastern Gleaners backed near week's end amid renewed anthracite talks.
The first automobile club for women has been founded in Paris, marking a milestone in female mobility and social participation. The organization aims to promote safe driving, share road knowledge, and support women motorists in France.
A New York rayon firm eyed High Point North Carolina for a large branch plant. Officials studied water supply capable of 12 million gallons daily and anticipated 2500 jobs if the plant opens. Chamber of Commerce provided water analysis and county map while sewer system upgrades were planned.
Henderson January 22 AP Negotiations to consolidate Home Telephone with headquarters in Henderson and Carolina Telephone of Tarboro are under way and likely to succeed with stockholders pledging majority support. Final action expected at Home Telephone annual meeting next week with McClure of Tarboro slated as general manager and Porter of Henderson as active vice president.
Mrs Eliza Beth Virginia Wall widow of J W Wall of Guilford died suddenly from a heart ailment at 6 Myrtle avenue. Funeral services were set for 3 30 pm at Muirs chapel with a 2 50 pm procession from the home. Burial followed at the church cemetery. She belonged to the Christian church of Rockingham and aided religious movements. Surviving are ten children eight sons and two daughters including John Wesley Wall Ernest E W and Jessie Wall Robert Henry Howard and Thomas Wall Sadie Jarrett Ella Rice.
In a parliamentary debate Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland said Britain has 28,000 patriotic firms. Disabled ex service men employed by these firms rose from 350,000 to 365,000 during 1925.
Cardinal Mercier died after a long illness, renowned for his wartime resistance to German aggression in Belgium. He urged Belgians to resist invasion, delivered bold pastoral letters, and endured German pressure while leading a nation of devout Catholics. Born in Briand Alleud in 1851, he trained as a physician before entering the priesthood and rising to prominence at Louvain.
The text chronicles Cardinal Mercie’s clash with conservative Vatican factions over Catholic dogma, his ascent to Bishop of Malines and cardinalship in 1907, and his wartime silence until 1914. It notes his humble ministry, postwar US visit in 1919, and Pershing’s welcome in New York, ending with his offer to spend his final days in America.
Yesterday nine realty transfers were registered with two in High Point township. Jamestown Township Atlantic Insurance and Realty to F N Tate for $4000. Morehead Township R T Jones to F N Southard for $10 and other consideration. High Point Township Fred Hathcock to Mrs Lucile Melba for $900. W R Morrow to E J Edwards for $800. Gilmer Township L Lucas to M W Gant for $500. Friendship Township George Brittain to H W Schiffman for $500. Greene Township D G Coble to M N Shoffner for $500.
About 400 Wake county alumni of the University of North Carolina are expected to attend a get-together on January 26 at 8 o'clock after the trustees meet in Raleigh. President H. Wiley is to address the group along with several trustees. It is not a banquet, organizers say.
High Point police halted an attempted robbery at Cauple Jewelry on Washington street just after 4 am. Officers Deal and Bulla heard the glass crack, found a brick-filled bag, but the suspect escaped. Resident J D Sutterfield reported the crash and saw nothing further.
In municipal court Jessie Harper, negro, was charged with assault with intent to kill and robbing Sandy Lee, negro, of 34 dollars. Harper held for superior court after confessing. witnesses could not confirm weapon used. both worked at Myrtle Desk company.
In New Orleans on January 23 the cotton market moved higher after the census ginning report showed total ginnings to January 16 at 15,488,230 bales. January moved to 20.58 with March at 19.85 May 19.24 and October 17.93 as 37 to 42 point gains over yesterday’s close before cooling on profit taking.
The N. H. Silver company under Robert and Phillip Silver finished a final clean-up sale added to their semi annual event. Mr. Silver stated the sale aligns with practices of other large stores in various cities.
A New Yorker joke notes that hand-painted knees are becoming a fashionable notion, hinting lessons learned at mother's knee may someday be illustrated. The remark plays with language on trends and parental guidance.
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