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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
1
Senate opens debate as opponents pledge to block rushed action on the tax bill. Norris questions timing for March 15 refunds. Smoot cites $6e8 in short term obligations and 2.3 million tax reliefs. King and others seek broader tax cuts and repeal of several levies.
Opening senate debate on the tax reduction bill, Chairman Smoot sets February 10 for final passage if the measure is to be effective by March 15 when income tax installments come due. He cautions that after passage the bill goes to conference to reconcile House and Senate differences, causing further delay while new income blanks are printed.
Frank T. Leebrick 77 and Fannie Rodenberg Toland 73, sweethearts in Richmond, Indiana, who parted when he left for Kansas and she married elsewhere. After letters and long separation, they married in Chicago and plan to return to Kansas to relive their “lost honeymoon.”
The U S Senate voted 76 to 17 to approve adherence to the World Court at Geneva with reservations. Debate continues over details as President Coolidge would sign pending the League of Nations replies and formalities. Senator Borah pledged further public discussion despite the decisive roll call.
Report notes a surge of new buyers registering with optimism that tomorrow will outperform today. Analysts cite growing confidence among early entrants and rising market activity as potential indicators of continued demand.
Registrations for the High Point furniture exposition surged beyond earlier totals, with 191 buyers signing in within 24 hours and space still insufficient for exhibitors. Sellers note strong Southern demand and ongoing orders as buyers come from Florida to Chicago, while some compare July to January shows and weather questions linger.
Chicago jail officials discounted a morning paper’s claim of a coordinated outside assault to free prisoners. They cited a minor wall plaster issue near Henry Fernekes’ cell and said six inmates on death row prompted heightened guard precautions, not a linked outside attack.
Charlotte January 28 AP Chairman Frank Page of the North Carolina highway commission told Kiwanis Club members he would urge the next legislature to create a statewide enforcement machinery and issue personal driving permits. He argued no new laws are needed, only stricter enforcement of existing ones.
Senator Overman Democrat of North Carolina re introduces a bill to create an additional federal court district in the state. The plan splits the state into eastern middle and western districts with courts listed in Raleigh Wilson Elizabeth City Washington New Bern Fayetteville Wilmington Durham Winston Salem Greensboro Wilkesboro Salisbury Charlotte Shelby Statesville and Asheville.
Transylvania county Sheriff B. J. Sutton testified as the first witness in the trial of Naomi Norris and Lawrence Tritt accused of killing Norris husband William. The jury had been sworn when Sutton described Tritt saying he felt compelled to kill to avoid being run over after a fight at Norris home.
Hewitt F. Cunningham of Louisville newly named Christian Endeavor field secretary will be principal speaker at a mass meeting of the High Point Christian Endeavor Union to be held at the Presbyterian hut on February 8. Cunningham heads All-South Extension activities with headquarters in Chattanooga and tours the Carolinas. He is a University of Louisville graduate with a B D from its Presbyterian Seminary and has led the Louisville Endeavor union and Kentucky life work work for three terms.
The treasury released figures claiming Britain's terms to Italy are more liberal than the Italian American settlement currently under fire in Congress. Italy owes Britain about 2.837 billion and will pay 1.346 billion over 62 years. Italy owes the United States 2.042 billion and will pay 2.407 billion over the same span.
In Sioux Falls South Dakota on January 28 the trial of Mrs. Catherine Rogers and her 19 year old daughter Zera began with expected arguments over their sanity. Medical experts testified Mrs. Rogers was sane during the Renner bank robbery and that Zera is mentally deficient and easily influenced by her mother.
North Carolina education officials and the state teachers association push for a constitutional eight month school term. Opponents from large counties are anticipated though insiders see solid backing from Forsyth Guilford Wake and key legislators. The this issue involves Democrats Gardner and Dawson with platform decisions at the next convention. State banking and the Ivanhoe Cotton Mills sale also outline broader economic notes in Raleigh.
The prince of Wales suffered a fractured collar bone after being thrown from his horse while hunting with the Fernie hounds at Little Shelton. He returns to London for treatment, marking his second fall in two days and his fifteenth riding accident since autumn 1920.
David L. Marshall, confessed slayer of Anna May Dietrich, is under guard at Moyamensing Prison hospital after threatening to end his life. He spoke to detectives claiming he would kill himself if forced to face the coroner's inquest next Tuesday.
AP reports a wireless message from Olympic commander confirms the ship is safe. At 10:54 a m Greenwich time the message states Olympic is 105 miles west of the Scilly Islands and all well.
The Enterprise clarifies that R. M. Neilson, nicknamed Uncle Bob, was not in charge of the Haywood Wakefield furniture display. Neilson asserts he works under manager E. A. Nourse, denying the previous charge in yesterday's issue.
George Caldwell a 63 year old banker settled out of court a $100000 breach of promise suit with Clara Shiras after admitting he discussed marriage in general terms. The case involved his claim he could change his mind and his past letters referenced an “old boy with a young heart.”
Mrs Kate Boyd a well known High Point resident died at her home 412 Gatewood avenue this morning at 11 o clock following several years illness She was the widow of John Boyd formerly active in Gastonia cotton mill business She came to High Point to live with her daughters and is survived by three daughters two sons two half brothers Funeral arrangements are incomplete and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery Charlotte
Salisbury January 28 AP Catawba College authorities announce receipt of a letter from the North Carolina College Conference giving the local college a full A grade rating. The current year’s work will be accepted on this basis as the college, reopened this fall after a two year lapse, plans junior and senior classes next and reports an enrollment exceeding 120.
Notices indicate Robert I is seriously ill and confined, with condolences from friends.
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