Rockefeller turns 6. editorials rail at progress and picayune politics
A 1925 column notes John D. Rockefeller's sixth birthday and comments on public discourse. It cites critics of impulsive mating, mentions a North Carolina railroad director list, laments Tennessee's failure to bar pro evolution testimony, and recalls Bryan praising the jury system. It also notes Wilmington hiring to police liquor influx, Everett's retrogression remark, Vatican looting as foreign inexperience, and Walter Jones of Chattanooga News becoming Southern Publishers' head.
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Associated Przzs
High Point
N. Y
Runswick
Park Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Bank Statements Show Prosperity and Savings Growth
Government officials publish bank statements illustrating broad prosperity. Increased deposits foster financial security and steadier purchasing, suggesting firmer economic foundations. More money in banks aligns with restrained spending and improved collections, while widespread saving reduces financial pressure and worry.
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Greensboro
Passing a Little More Weight to the Town Folk
An editorial argues Guilford County should slow tax hikes and shift less burden onto farmers. It notes urban areas already pay most taxes, praises roads and schools funded by towns, and urges budget cuts and a planned reduction ahead of revaluation. It warns farmers face droughts and market risks, urging tax relief and gradual reductions.
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Guilford County
Morehead
Gilmer
High Point
Greensboro
Guilford
North Carolina
Washington
National Treasury
Raleigh
McLean
Vote on Jesus and schools in Tennessee debate
A 19th century editorial critiques Mr. Bryan and fundamentalists urging voters to decide teaching science. It contrasts public literacy levels in North Carolina and Tennessee, questions voting on scientific facts, and mocks clerical power. It also notes Raleigh water, axemen in Parliament, and NC Railroad perks in a sweeping political angle.
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Mr. Bryan
Tennessee
Bryan
Euclid
Christ
Jesus
Judea
One of the States Extravagances From the Past
A century ago the French chamber of deputies kept a rear guard on duty fearing secret attack amid disorder around the meeting place. The report notes ongoing tensions and security measures shaping early parliamentary proceedings.
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Chamber of Deputies
England
Parking law debate from High Point reader
A Main Street subscriber urges repeal of a city parking ordinance. He argues residents should be allowed to park on the main street and in front of homes, contending the law forces cars into residential areas and diminishes convenience for residents and visitors. He invites further reader input.
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Enterprise
High Point
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Auto collision injures Hodges party on Kivett road
Mrs Ethel Hodges and relatives were riding west on Kivett drive toward Mitchells Grove when their car overturned ten feet down an embankment after being rear ended by a vehicle driven by Reece Grubb. The group including Mrs Carrie Lee Statesville and Mrs Lillian McMahan and son sustained non serious injuries and are under a physician care.
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Ethel Hodges
Kivett Road
Here
Bryan and jury system defend evolution debate in Dayton
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Dayton on the modern jury system and resisting minority imposition on public schools. He argued juries should decide education issues, not scientists, and condemned attempts to force minority views on the majority. Defense counsel and witnesses were expected to arrive, with Clarence Darrow among them.
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Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Morgan Springs
Mr. Bryan
Tennessee
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Cincinnati
Tate
Dudley Field Malone
Arthur Garfield Hays
Chattanooga
Gardner Brings His Watermelons Here
Geo. E. Hutchens bought the entire crop of watermelons from M. H. Gardner of Ellerbe Richmond county. Gardner will furnish Hutchens 10 000 melons. The first load came to Hutchens Grocery on West Washington street yesterday. Gardner says he first to bring home grown watermelons to the High Point market. He notes good roads, not rail, allowed quick delivery tonight over a hundred miles. Watermelons pulled yesterday in Richmond county are served in High Point today.
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Geo. E. Hutchens
M. H. Gardner
Ellerbe
Richmond County
Gardner
Mr. Hutchens
Hutchens
West
Washington Street
High Point
Mr. Gardner
Women Released by French From Rif Hostages in Morocco
Several hundred native women and children held by Abd-El-Krim's Rif forces near Fez in French Morocco were freed today as French troops conducted a rapid advance along the Ouergha river, capturing multiple villages from the enemy.
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Fez
French Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Ouergha
Council Rejects Station 10 at Main and Montlieu
The city council, after a special session, voted unanimously to deny Standard Oil permission to erect a service station on the corner of North Main Street and Montlieu Avenue. Property owners urged rejection. Standard Oil representative urged the permit be upheld. The decision followed an executive session and a reconsideration of Tuesday night’s vote.
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Standard Oil Company
North Main Street
Montlieu Avenue
Oil Company
J. Elwood
Cox
John W. Hedrick
Frank Wineskie
Thomas J. Gold
Horace Haworth
Prohibition Court Fines In Woodhouse Case
Fletcher Bodenheimer was fined 25 dollars for possessing liquor for sale though no sale or reputation evidence existed. Charlie Hill, a Black man, also paid 25 dollars for prohibition violations after officers found 3.5 pints nearby. Several others faced bonds, capiases, or acquittals in a police court session.
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Fletcher Bodenheimer
Bodenheimer
Charlie Hill
Hill
C. A. Welch
Minnie Torrence
T. R. Stewart
E. P. Kearsey
John Wilson
Price Holland
Wilson
MacRae
Standard Oil Gets Permit For North Main Station
Standard Oil was granted a permit to build a service station at the corner of North Main and Montleu avenue for $10 000. Council reconsideration delayed final action. Other permits issued include J S Worth six room dwelling 4850 and another on Twin Oaks court 42500, T R Black three four room dwellings 500 each, Wade Coggins six room dwelling Flint street 2000, Mary J Cheek two room addition 600.
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Standard Oil Company
North Main
Montleu Avenue
A. B. Horney
J. S. Worth
Twin Oaks Court
Mr.Worth
T. R. Black
Cliffside
Wade Coggins
Flint Street
Mary J.’Cheek
Leonard Street
Farther Scrapping Sale Talks Ordered by Shipping Board
The Shipping Board ordered further negotiations for selling 200 vessels for scrapping. It rejected President Palmer of the Fleet Corporation’s recommendation to accept a bid of 1,370,000 dollars from the Boston Iron and Metal Company of Baltimore for the 200 ships.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Boston Iron and Metal Company of
Baltimore
Bank of France Cuts Discount Rate to Six Percent
Paris reports the Bank of France lowered its discount rate from 7 to 6 percent today. The rate for loans on securities remains unchanged at percent.
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Paris
Bank of France
Press leaders vow to uphold honest journalism in North Carolina
North Carolina editors convene to discuss autonomy notes in Morocco and reaffirm duty to public right. Braxton urges steadfast funding and unity, praising Beatrice Cobb for two to three years of service as secretary. He emphasizes the press as a beacon for justice and a strong community voice.
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America
Braxton
Press
North Carolina
Saop
Morehead City
Mer
Mr. Braxton
Beatrice Cobb
Association
American Airmen Form Lafayette Escadrille For Morocco
American volunteers with World War I links organize a Lafayette escadrille for service in Morocco. Pilots Granville A. Pollock of New Orleans and Charles W. Kerwood of Philadelphia are engaged to fly with the Riffian forces. Sweeney and Rockwell also volunteer as machine gunners and observers, with Rockwell from Atlanta and wounded in action in 1915 on the Champagne front.
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Paris
Lafayette
Foreign Legion
Escadrille
Rockwell
Atlanta
Champagne
Braxton Critical Of McLean Regime In Address Today
Braxton criticizes the McLean administration in a speech opposing wage standardization in North Carolina. He argues against fixed per diem rewards and a collective measure of worth, praising public servants who sacrifice for state progress and resisting a policy that could discourage talented individuals. He notes pride in North Carolina’s ongoing material progress and public institutions led by dedicated men and women.
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Braxton
McLean
Address
North Carolina
Commonwealth
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High Point Enterprise
Srecy
P. Rawley
C. M. Waynick
Worth Bacon
Geo. B. Crater
Adyvt
Mgr
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William Jennings Bryan
White House
Wilmington
Stae
W. N. Everett
Packard
Vatican
Walter Jonscn
Chattanooga News
Southern Publishers’ Association
United States
Capitol
North Carolina Railroad Company
Southern
Standard Oil Co
Woodhouse
Albert T
Reid
Morocco
France
Conduit Electric
Engineering Construction Service
Arthur
A. R. Moffitt
High Point, NC
Nat Walker
Hart Drug Co
Postoffice
C. A. Lewis
S. Main St
Mann
Elwood Hotel
Bidg
D. A. Dowdy
Savoy
Chero Cola Bottling Co
Bonnie-Betty
Marcel
Woolworth's
Morning Star
Davis
The
Mystery Store
E. High ST
Distributors Lexington Grocery Co
Lucy Eshelman
North Main St
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