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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1926
Page
12
New York Jan 30 AP A resumed rise in stock prices and near record highs for bonds marked this week’s market action. Sterling and yen swung toward gold parity as bear selling eased and short covering returned in oils copper and specialties. Wheat firmed after volatile moves while cotton barely changed and raw sugar and coffee gained modestly.
New Orleans January 30 The cotton market showed added animation as near months opened higher and distant months rose on Liverpool cables. Prices eased in the session due to weekend liquidation but closed steady with near months at gains and March leading strength. exports totaled 38 692 bales.
Rio 7s match result reported from New York with Santos securing a 24 to unknown score in a 1918 context. AP dispatch notes standings and nearby events.
The item notes Jack Dempsey will fight with free admission while promoters in a sub-division host the bout. A New York report adds John McCormack carries a $1,000,000 endowment policy expected to pay about $200,000 annually for 26 years until age 51.
Government announces repeal of compulsory military training in colleges. System described as similar to American colleges but without the objections seen among some U S students.
The Rome regime declares peace rests only under swords as Mussolini orders 76 regiments stationed in provincial capitals. The plan ignores Catholic prayers and cathedral processions, deeming them useless.
Berkeley students respond to Prof Ira B Cass remarks by shaving their faces during his lecture after he says boys have equal rights to cosmetics. The incident highlights campus tensions over appearance in class.
Grover Patterson of the Toledo Blade defends newspapers as a premier public institution in a speech to the New York State Publishers' Association in Syracuse New York.
London report notes the Prince of Wales favors making appearances in the capital over travels abroad. The piece highlights schedule hints and royal duties centered in London with potential public engagements planned in coming weeks.
The Lord Mayor's banquet has been cancelled following an announcement made at a society event. The decision was delivered during a banquet hosted by the organization, signaling a shift in plans and official handling of the matter.
John F. Bible former democratic national committeeman and once mayor of Ionia Michigan died after a short illness in Charlotte He was sent to Sulphur Springs Georgia for burial after visiting his daughter Mrs E L Hicks in Charlotte He had recently lived in Hopkinsville Kentucky.
Lieut. John A. MacReady lifted from McCook Field in a specially built airplane at 10 10 a m central standard time for a flight to set a new world altitude record.
A reconnaissance in Athens reveals thirty ancient tombs with five containing mummies.
Emmett Miller leads the Orpheum's weeklong program with Revue of 1925, backed by a witty vaudeville cast and a chorus. The bill includes The Mystery Box and other pictures with Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber, plus rotating schedules on Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday.
Trading in the cotton market centered on end of week balancing with prices moving within a small range. May rose to 19.65 after a dip to 19.58, closing at 19.64 as March and October firmed late, lifted by week end covering and trade buying.
In New York while cotton goods were mostly quiet today the market saw price cuts for wide sheetings and firmer demand for rayon mixtures and printed washes. Raw silk eased five cents and now stands at seven dollars per pound for top grades with fabrics sold in small lots and linings steady. wool openings set for Monday to boost men’s wear.
The New York cottonseed oil market was very quiet with limited interest awaiting new developments. The undertone remained steady due to firmness in crude oil and reports of strong demand for bleached oil. Close ranged from 5 points up to 3 points down with 700 barrels sold.
Wheat values swung upward in Chicago trading on January 30 with stronger export demand and reduced winter crop protection. May futures closed at 175 1-8 and July at 153 5-8. corn fell 1-4 to 5-8e, oats slightly up or down, and provisions steady to 12 cents lower.
The week end readjustment led to irregular closes after early firmness with gains in food oil public utility and copper shares. Total stock sales reached 934 000 shares as oil and rail interest revived and pools formed, while rails moved little and foreign exchanges held steadier.
The Y W C A board held a Thursday meeting to elect officers. All officers were re elected except the second vice president, Miss Lillian Massey. Remaining officers: Mrs. George R. Brown president, Miss Clara T. Cox first vice president, Miss Rosa Lee Shields secretary, Mrs. A. S. Parker treasurer.
A nine year old bystander and two alleged robbers were wounded in a Brooklyn gun battle today between police and a suspected holdup gang.
A vivid phrase captures a moment of unapologetic self expression as people in a public setting showcase confident, independent style. The remark highlights a culture of fearless presence and direct social interaction.
Trading in today’s bond session focused on traction issues rising to new highs amid transit relief plans. Interboro and Third Avenue bonds led gains with Railroads posting advances as favorable 1925 earnings statements supported demand. Oil and sugar liens strengthened while foreign and government issues held firm. total sales reached $7,997,000.
Cloverdale school Parent Teachers Association will meet Monday night at 7:30. Speakers include Mrs. M. L. Hicks of Grimes Street school association and Gordon Blair city scout master. All parents and teachers are urged to attend for the school’s welfare.
The Girl Reserve Clover club led the Cloverdale school chapel program Friday morning. Readings and musical selections accompanied the event, with a short play titled The Girl Reserves as the feature.
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