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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1926
Page
1
The week long Atlantic gale worsens with nine more ships in distress. A five masted schooner, a German tug, and others are towed to port or drifting. The President Roosevelt nears town with 25 Atonian survivors aboard. Lifeboat rescues and SOS messages from Caulus and other vessels report continued storm fury.
Two chests of Confederate naval records, likely moved from Richmond in 1865, reveal new details on the navy and marine corps. Found in storage and now filed in the navy archives, the papers include financial accounts, supply authorizations, and payroll orders for ships and stations.
Lawrence Tritt received 30 years at hard labor after a Transylvania county jury convicted him of second degree murder for the December 27 slaying of William Norris in Brevard. Naomi Norris, widow of the victim, was acquitted of complicity.
High Point forms a committee led by Milton Silver to raise 3000 for the national 15000000 campaign. David A Brown of Detroit heads the drive, backed by Joint Distribution Committee and several relief groups, with a broad national effort to aid European Jewish populations.
The Senior Christian Endeavor society of Friends church marks National Christian Endeavor week with a banquet Wednesday at 6 30 in the annex, a Wednesday evening prayer meeting led by members, a Friday rally at 7 30, guest Eliza beth Marsh to speak on young people's work, music by Marie Muth, a Sunday night program with Clara Cox as speaker, and an offering for the Dr Francis Clark Recognition fund.
About 950 buyers registered during two weeks at the High Point furniture exposition. Officials say most purchases were substantial and many new faces visited, with buyers from across the country praising the market and predicting a larger mid summer show.
Mossboro in Shelby County holds funeral services for 27 workers killed when a blast at Premier Coal mine halted the day’s end. Rescue teams recovered 11 white and 16 Black victims as crews battled water, debris, and gas in the damaged pit. Seventeen others survived uninjured as investigators probe the blast’s cause and preparations for resuming operations.
Andy Tate of South Carolina was arrested here last night by Officers Eiler Russell and Whitlow on charges of check flashing. Police say he passed several worthless checks in the city and had been under watch. He will have a municipal court hearing tomorrow morning.
City Manager Pickett announced that by 6 pm tonight High Point will operate a new addition to the existing water filtration plant. Water will be shut off from 9 am to about 6 pm for connecting the filters while engineers plan a second size expansion to double capacity for future growth.
West Palm Beach Florida January 30 AP Two ships wrecked near Palm Beach by Atlantic gales Friday night. Lifton of Boston a four masted schooner capsized and part of its crew drifted in lifeboats twelve miles southeast. America a Norwegian vessel reported rescuers will land sailors in Havana. Endurance the tug was wrecked six miles out but all crew were saved. Rescue efforts organized by Captain Gus Jordan's Cowboys of the Sea.
An AP report notes a Spanish seaplane piloted by Commander Franco sighted off Fernando de Noronha at 7 30 this evening near Pernambuco.
Friends report W B Springle is fast recovering from a recent illness and will be glad to learn he is able to be out again.
A preliminary plan to expand publicity for the state and to compile industrial data was approved by the North Carolina board of conservation and development at its first meeting in Raleigh. The board, including the governor as ex officio chairman, outlined scope from recent reorganization to establish a state agency providing information on natural resources, manufacturers, industries, soil, climate, and living conditions.
Raleigh January 30 AP W C Spruill of the automobile license department argues North Carolina needs a higher minimum speed law rather than a lower maximum, citing highway officials who report more accidents on straight roads. He recently visited Maryland and Pennsylvania to study traffic problems.
Slippery streets blamed for a collision on South Main Street near 9 p.m. left Carl Cox badly injured. He is a salesman for Clinard Milling Co and lives at 134 Steele Street. Cox suffered a broken left leg and a back sprain but his condition is not serious.
Barbara La Marr motion picture actress died at her Altadena home from complications after a nervous breakdown. The became known for multiple marriages and an eventful life, with a past in New York and Hollywood.
The tax reduction bill drew a dozen new amendments in a four hour Senate session. Senator Couzens proposed restoring inheritance and gift tax rates to current levels, aiming to block repeal and negate house reductions. Leaders expect a final vote by February 10 to assure tax cuts by March 1 when 1925 income installments fall due.
Prisoner Mrs Laura Christy of East Liverpool Ohio was arrested and charged with murder in the death of her fifth husband Rev William Christy Three of Mrs Christy s five husbands are dead She is said to have confessed poisoning Rev Christy as he suffered indigestion and asked her to help him.
Emory T Hedrick prominent contractor died at his home 150 Boulevard yesterday morning at about 10. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 at the Reformed church with Rev Milton Whitener officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Hedrick 56, longtime city resident active in civic and religious work. builder of the Reformed church. Sunday school will be held. Large crowd anticipated. Guilford council junior order United American Mechanics to meet at 9:30 at Sechrest parlors to attend. Pallbearers listed among doctors and local leaders.
Edgar W. Pharr speaker of the house in the last NC general assembly says he will not seek re election after ten years in the role and plans retirement. Edward J Hadson Charlotte bar member announces candidacy for democratic nomination for one of Mecklenburgs three house seats next session. Pharr hints at possible future congressional run but will not oppose Bullwinkle while unopposed in Gaston County.
Southern railway announces midnight changes per Agent H. D. Sanders. No 11 from Richmond and Norfolk now 6 1 a m. Piedmont Limited from New York 6 30 a m. No 45 from Danville 1 30 p m. No p1 from Atlanta 7 05 a m. No 36 from New Orleans 12 20 p m.
The Muscle Shoals question returns to the Senate Monday after ten years of House actions and failed efforts. Senator Norris signals a push for definitive action while power versus nitrate production as the main dispute gains shape with hearings set and witnesses from Georgia, Tennessee, and chemical experts expected.
Funeral services for Mrs Kate Boyd were held at 412 Gatewood Avenue at 10 oclock with Rev B K McLarty and Rev HH Norwood Bowne officiating. The body was later moved to Charlotte for interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charlies Wellborn P V Kirkman f Amos W H English L R Stewart and H D Coffield. Floral designs honored Miss Ruth Wellborn Mrs Bendenhall and Mrs Owen Smith.
Philadelphia January 30. Anthracite miners and operators adjourned until next Tuesday with talks still at a standstill. The two latest plans from miners and operators were rejected before adjournment, leaving gloom as the six month dispute continues. The strike affects 158 000 workers and paralyzes business across eastern Pennsylvania small area.
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