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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1925
Page
2
Judge Kennedy faces criticism over oil lease complicity while France reports setbacks to the Rif. McLean earns presidential buzz as a pragmatic reformer. Belgian anger over WWI debts surfaces though U.S. stance and Versailles ties are debated. Raleigh Times urges a state constabulary to police highways, arguing for a unified, uniformed force beyond local authorities.
Local column notes progress in resolving High Point grade crossings with the Southern Railway. The piece urges a clear state policy on underpasses and overpasses, cites negotiations and cost estimates, and highlights the chamber of commerce push to obtain detailed cost data from the railroad. The tone calls for decisive action to ease traffic and business obstruction.
The piece questions a proposal by the Carolina Motor Club to appoint highway traffic inspectors through state authority or to deputize the club, raises concerns over private policing, membership bias, and potential abuses. It argues that if inspectors are to exist, North Carolina should fund and control them, not privatize police duty.
The Southern Publishers Association has drafted a code of ethics for member papers including The Enterprise. It states a newspaper's first duty is to print the news honestly and fairly to all, unbiased by personal editorial opinion.
A clipping portrays ethical guidelines for business conduct urging truthful, fair dealings with customers, employees, rivals, and suppliers. It emphasizes giving value for money, avoiding misleading actions, telling both sides of every story, correcting injustices promptly, and maintaining steadfast integrity even amid temporary gains.
In Asheville chatter the bar association and Morrison pivot toward a battle in the North Carolina Senate race. Reynolds 65,000 primary votes mark his persistence while Morrison’s entry could realign foes and draw in Gardner supporters. Possible clashes loom with Overman, Maxwell, and others as Morrison weighs publicly backing or challenging rivals.
OCHS SPEAKS ON NEWSPAPER MAKING TO NEWSPAPER MEN Major Allen Potts of the Richmond News Leader will oversee labor and mechanical topics. H Galt Braxton of the Kinston Free Press handles advertising. W A Elliott of the Jacksonville Times Union oversees circulation and miscellaneous. Major Clark Bowell Jr of the Atlanta Constitution directs editorial topics.
Walter C. Johnson of the Chattanooga News was named president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers association for the coming year by the nominating committee. Wier H. Morgan was named secretary treasurer. Directors from each state were listed, with election set for this afternoon.
SWAMPSCOTT Mass July 7 President Coolidge advocates another tax reduction aimed at gas and related goods. He says relief should apply broadly across items taxed and is part of ongoing efforts to stimulate the economy and ease the cost of living.
Lee Meredith a well known local man was convicted in police court today on a charge of having liquor for sale and was sentenced to six months on the county roads Through his counsel Thomas J Gold Meredith gave notice of appeal to Guilford Superior court and was released on bond In a related case rival defendant R L Davis admitted obtaining liquor from Meredith but was found guilty of selling liquor for beverage purposes Judge Donald C MacRae fined Davis fifteen dollars and costs Local attorney Thomas Turner defended Davis with Meredith's sentence upheld Local citizens testified Meredith is of good character Officers aiding the arrest testified to his honesty but noted his reputation for selling liquor The court declined to grant a suspended sentence or fine instead urged upholding the law
G F Chavin, a young white man, was ordered held for Guilford Superior Court under $1000 bond after a police court hearing before Judge Donald C. MacRae on larceny of an automobile. The car, owned by Wilbur Strickland, vanished from Church Street on June 27. Strickland offered a $100 reward. Chavin was arrested in Hendersonville and returned Sunday by Strickland and Police Captain J P Myers. Chavin claimed he bought the car. Strickland identified it as his. Defense witnesses questioned Chavin’s mental condition.
Grain brokers Dean Onativia and company, with interests in New York and Chicago, failed last Friday for 35 million dollars. Creditors' attorneys and a receiver say reorganization without creditor loss is likely, as the firm may reopen this week. The Grain Marketing company’s Chicago subsidiary faces a 4 million dollar due July 28 to four grain concerns merged into the group. Attempts to sell the marketing stock to farmers have been dropped and a cooperative aim faded. Deputy Attorney Winter warned he may block plans and prosecute if books show law violations.
Norman B. Woolworth, son of Frederick Woolworth and cousin to the Woolworth founder, married Pauline Elizabeth Stanbury today at St Margaret's Church near Westminster Abbey in London.
In a 1925 Bell Syndicate tale, comedian Pinkey recalls a tour romance with Kitty Effland and her staged engagement. A mountain misadventure leads to a proposal between Winifred Dane and Jimmy Ford, revealing disguises, courage, and a comic twist as trust and love surface amid show business life.
London report notes Wimbledon faced shortcomings in the just concluded tournament. Absence of stars like Tilden Johnson Richards Patterson Shimidzu hurt overseas entries and prestige, with Lenglen the sole major draw. Westminster Gazette recalls 1925 profits near 40,000 pounds, underscoring a rarer gate success.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 5 point decline on July but 6 to 8 points higher on better Liverpool cables and Texas breuct. Early July notices appeared but were absorbed. July months fell 5 to 16 points while October rose to 23.39. Demand tapered, and activity slowed after a brisk first hour as favorable eastern crop conditions sparked minor price reversals.
NEW ORLEANS July 7 The cotton market opened steady with little activity. Liverpool was a shade lower, but initial trades showed no change to six points up. October rose to 22.78 and December to 22.98, about 14 points above yesterday's close, spurred by continued dry warm weather in the west. Prices trimmed about 10 points from early highs as support faded in the first half hour.
Unfavorable black rust reports lift wheat early bids in Chicago. Initial gains of 1 to 1 8 cents fade then recover, corn dips modestly while hogs rise and provisions soften as prices move on fast quotations.
Friends of Mrs J Van Boyle learn she is ill at Guilford Geneva hospital. Mr and Mrs W H Gibson return from Moore's Spring after a week away. They were accompanied home by Miss Eveyin Gibson and Rut Favione who spent the weekend at the Springs.
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