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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1926
Page
2
Hall of Fame outfielder known as The Goose acted as judge at Philadelphia magistrate Edward J. Carney’s court greeting 64 defendants. He ruled all guilty, joked about leaving town, and noted no Sunday shows as he prepared to return home.
In Cannes France on January 25 Helen Wills, the American tennis champion, reveals green as her favored color while Suzanne Lenglen prefers blue. Wills' simple apple green foulard skirt and darker green coat draw more attention than costly gowns at the coat club tea where she and her mother are guests.
Berlin dispatch recounts in Victor Von Podbielski memoirs that Baron Herman Von Eckardstein, praised by Bismarck for carrying his liquor, impressed the iron chancellor with a 100-officer under the table feat and later entered the diplomatic service. The tale recalls Newport mischief and pre-Prohibition excess.
The Broadway Theatre presents Dance Madness starring Claire Windsor and Conrad Nagel in a Robert Z. Leonard directed romance. Elinor Glyn’s bold heroes reportedly reveal surprising changes in Nagel’s screen persona as Windsor captivates the audience.
Allen Carter six year old son of Mr and Mrs D C Carter of Salisbury was seriously injured at 8 30 this morning after being struck by a car near a grammar school. He sustained a serious head injury and is in critical condition at a local hospital.
Airship authorities foresee within ten years ships of 400 tons carrying 4,000 men and equipment rivaling ten carloads of freight, signaling a major advance in air mobility and logistics.
A terse verse hints that a single man crafts the best moonshine, with the moonlight imagery of east and west. The lines celebrate a local figure renowned for illicit liquor fame.
The article notes John M'Graw appears equally uninterested in promoting a pennant at Pennant Park in Florida and in the National League pennant race.
Observers note Hughie Jennings lags as he rounds third and approaches the plate, with the slow speed making a close tag likely to call him out. The scene suggests a tense moment in the baseball action.
The piece argues that no player matches the Duke of Spero for a vivid diamond career, while feature writers churn out shocker filled yarns for syndicates. It notes many sports scribes lack personal on field presence.
The article recalls Rube starting with the Greensboro Patriots in 1908 and his first game versus Greenville, where he allowed five hits. Charlie Brown of the Greens boro Record recounts a tale of Rube walking from Spero to Greensboro with cigars after his debut, which Rube dismisses as a pop-eyed lie saying he rode a bicycle and had only one gal.
UCK SMITH, who led the Pointers last season in the Cigarette loop, is traded to the Twins by Greensboro for two heavers. Rumors had linked him to a Twin City manager post, but Cy Chisholm’s appointment ends that possibility.
Gene Stratton Monroe, granddaughter of Gene Stratton Porter, stars in The Keeper of the Bees at the American Theatre. The eleven year old is described as boyish lovable and perfect hoyden inspiring the late novelist to write what many acclaim her greatest work.
Visitors to Hackwood the late Lord Curzon’s home marvel at grand silver chandeliers made from cups caskets and plate gifts presented to Curzon during his viceroyship in India. The widow is spending her retirement year there.
A compact, humorous take notes that winter's harsh weather keeps golf players indoors, reducing outdoor play. It observes golf activity declines when snow or cold dominates, implying a seasonally quiet course.
The ninth annual The Pas dog derby starts in Manitoba with a 120 mile lap race over three days. A eight mile loop is run five times daily with mushers and their dogs set to compete. Favorites include Shortly Rus sick and Emil St. Goddard among others.
Washington January 25. Alexander L. McCaskill of Fayetteville N C is nominated to be customs collector at Wilmington N C for a reappointment. Postmasters named include Herbert R. Munford of Greenville N C.
A square dance and round dance are set from 8 to 12 tonight at Moose Hall located at 125 1 2 South Main Street. The Greensboro Orchestra will provide the music for the event.
Four large volumes were required to contain the will of a woman who died recently in London. The report notes the detailed documentation of her final wishes and the extensive estate involved.
The Reichstag adopts a new income tax plan raising the basic exemption to 325 dollars for singles and married men. Additional allowances cover wives and children with increasing amounts for each child, culminating in no tax until income surpasses 1100 dollars for a man with a wife and six children. The first 2000 above the exemption is taxed at the rate.
The article surveys Soviet and German reactions to U.S. tax tiers culminating at 35 percent for top earners, notes limited deductions and lack of tax exempt securities, and then shifts to a critical discussion of American architecture in Berlin under Max Liebermann. It contrasts praise of skyscrapers as engineering feats with objections rooted in traditional German skies, while also briefly noting Major General Hans Von Seeckt’s austere leadership style and an administrator’s notice in Guilford County about the C. B. Hayworth estate with a deadline for claims.
In Berlin General Wott Seeckt hosts officials and dignitaries including Frau Von Seeckt and President Von Hindenburg. Soviet foreign minister Tchitcherin visits socially, while Seeckt cleans up communists. Bock beer festivals rise as 16 percent strength returns. A new fire tag attracts crowds. A 50 foot tug pumps 1050 gallons per minute and carries wireless.
A testimonial from Mrs Hi Packman of Milwaukee Wisconsin says Tanlac rebuilt her weight and strength after a major operation, claiming it purifies the blood and improves digestion liver function and energy. The ad urges readers to buy Tanlac and start improving from the first dose.
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