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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1923
Page
1
A collage of North Carolina political chatter, highway news, and local curiosities. Mentions of Governor Peay in Raleigh and Atlanta glee over the Bik s, with nods to Judge Calvert’s court reform stance and Oklahoma’s ex-congresswoman Alice Robertson.
At Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Muskogee Oklahoma a picnic for sixty wounded war veterans caused a flap when inmates refused to attend unless Miss Alice Robertson former congresswoman and welfare worker joined. The hospital commander promised watermelons ice cream and a bathing beach, while inmates debated disciplinary action against Miss Robertson who opposed the bonus.
Thomas Higginbotham, a prison camp convict whipping boss, is convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years. The case centers on the fatal whipping of Martin Tabert of North Dakota while he served at the camp. The defense argues Florida’s system made Higginbotham a tool, insisting other state principals should also face punishment. The Florida Supreme Court will hear the appeal amid debate over responsibility.
High Point plans an extensive Boy Scout program soon with a capable executive arriving Wednesday. A new council formed from High Point, Davidson, and Randolph counties aims to boost activity, led by Gordon A. Blair of White Plains New York, expected to arrive tomorrow and advance Uwharrie council work.
The Enterprise notes growing interest in the 1924 North Carolina gubernatorial race with Democrats naming possible candidates and Republicans keeping quiet. Names like A. W. Metean and J. W. Jailey surface, while McLean and Dailey are not endorsed as likely nominees. The piece predicts a fierce contest as citizens show keen engagement in selecting Raleigh’s next governor.
A High Point treasurer reports reception of an inquiry from Mr Jennings asking if M C A directors plan to install card and pool tables in Y M C A buildings and whether subscribers will fund such gambling. The reply asserts trusted directors would not permit gambling in the association’s spaces and upholds the organization’s moral standards.
The board of directors of the High Point Y M C A lists members ready to back the institution and urges immediate payment of funds raised. They announce purchase of property on Main Street for the new building, with architects at work and plans to borrow if needed to start development for boys and young men.
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion returns to New York after a bout with Hart of Lorain Ohio. He plans training for a bout against Philadelphia challenger Lew Tendler. Hart’s jabs showed strength but Leonard endured a tough fight in front of about 30 000 fans in Philadelphia. Joe Ganey and Berby Wolrast also fought notable two round bouts.
Tulsa July 10 William Joseph Simmons founder and emperor of the Ku Klux Klan denied reports of disaffection within the order. He asserted it is nobody's business and warned against masks, insisting the public will learn who is behind the protests. Also promotes High Point Chero Cola and Sabbath rest discussions appear in the clipping.
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