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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1925
Page
2
A historical summary notes coverage of the Scopes trial and Darwin evolution debates, including remarks on Darrow, conviction of Scopes, and the broader discourse on religion and science. It also touches on related topics such as Ford ship bids and German international relations commentary.
The governor stresses sound finance for state and local governments, urging real economy and restraint in public spending. He argues funds are trust funds and officials must not overspend, noting tax equity and the state’s capacity to fund progressive programs despite indirect tax increases.
A North Carolina community faces a large unpaid pledge shortfall for High Point College. Civic leaders, backed by the chamber of commerce and civic clubs, urge rapid collection of existing pledges and new gifts to meet the promised $100,000. Delays risk harming the college and the city’s good faith.
The University raises tuition by 20 percent to balance budgets. Trustees opposed the increase, but Governor influence prevailed. McLean argued state budgets must balance. The article notes tuition costs far exceed actual charges and questions broader access versus state funding.
A writer argues heat makes people live and work poorly. They urge shifting to productive morning labor then two-hour afternoon rest, transforming a healthy routine. The piece cites scarce hours of essential production and critiques the scramble for advantage in business. A North Carolina girl in Paris notes shops close for two hours at lunch.
A New York feature argues Americans push for nonstop work while loathing leisure. The piece notes a shift toward efficiency and shrewd devices, contrasting old notions that life centers on labor with the belief that rest and play have no place. Old notions persist that only work ensures sustenance.
A report notes Duke University will contract immediately to erect eleven buildings, illustrating a major expansion funded by James Buchanan Duke and associates from Trinity College. The move marks a historic scale of investment in North Carolina higher education and confirms the plan’s evolution beyond Duke’s original vision.
When the 16 mile asphalt link between Greensboro and High Point opened it was hailed as one of the finest road stretches in the south. The project represented pioneering effort in North Carolina and proved a good investment, boosting regional mobility and sparking further road-building interest. The article notes the stretch serves the region and stimulated interest in road construction.
Discussion centers on road bonds and traffic volumes as Guilford Boulevard, a major route to High Point and Greensboro, is slated for widening. Charlotte Mecklenburg and Gaston interests push a 32 foot width on the Charlotte Gastonia road, while the High Point Greensboro project proposes a narrower widening.
Jury at Dayton court case listens as Judge Rauls ton instructs no discussions or assemblies. Ten of the twelve jurors reside in the countryside, distant from Dayton, while two are town residents engaged in daily work. The panel then prepares for a high profile Monday verdict.
Clarence Darrow, counsel for John Scopes, accuses Tennessee prosecutors of dodging facts and seeks to admit expert scientific testimony on evolution. He rails at William Jennings Bryan and argues that scientific theories contrary to religion do not justify banning teaching, citing evolutionists among top scientists and religious students.
The text argues that evolution’s meaning should not matter and science is universal. It contends that the constitution forbids a state from building a Chinese wall around Tennessee. It notes Mr Bryan supports such a barrier, while others oppose it.
Employed boys of Y M C A won a hard fought 4 to 1 ball game on Grimes Street Diamond. Ferguson and Davis pitched well. four singles off the Sluggers’ righthanders. Hill and Ferguson doubled to start a two run first inning. Klutz drove in the Sluggers’ lone run in the second. The Employed Boys added one in the third and one in the sixth for the final tally. Next Saturday the senior Y M C A division will meet the unbeaten Employed Boys on Grimes Street Diamond.
Dayton Tenn July 11 radio broadcasting set, unready for the Scopes trial, was installed in the courtroom to carry reports worldwide when proceedings resume Monday. The Chicago Tribune uses WGN with three microphones at the judge, defense, and prosecution desks. Amplifiers will relay the record and court activity to crowds on the lawn and nearby locations. Judge Raulston entered as operators completed setup.
In the Scopes evolution trial, prosecutor B G McKenzie formerly served as attorney general of the Fourth District. The remark places McKenzie among the key legal figures in the high profile 1925 proceedings.
Mrs Minnie Reiger was held by Chicago police in a case involving a suspected crime tied to saving 4 year old Elmer Sherman who was boarded by her. The boy’s life was insured for 250 dollars, a detail noted in reports.
The judge agreed to test equipment by speaking from the bench and berated small groups of news workers in simulated harsh tones. He warned the audience for working on a court holiday and threatened to lock the courthouse. Dayton expected a mountain folk influx tomorrow as William Jennings Bryan would give two public addresses. People unfamiliar with the schedule sought court attendants for Bryan's viewing locations, many among the aged.
Twenty four Hi Y boys have registered for the trip to Niagara Falls in August. Edgar Hartley, secretary of the M C A, announced last night that the delegation will leave High Point August 19 at 10 PM. Connections with the Pennsylvania railroad will be made in Washington next morning, reaching Niagara Falls that night via Baltimore Philadelphia and Buffalo. Two days will be spent at Niagara and in Canada. Sunday at Buffalo. Monday and Tuesday in Philadelphia with a dip in the ocean at Atlantic City.
Three men pleaded not guilty before Judge Henry T. Luminus in a Boston session on manslaughter indictments tied to the July 4 Pickwick club building collapse that killed 44. George C. Funk Heyman Bloom berg and Timothy Barry were freed on $2000 bonds as the court prepared to reveal six more indicttees Monday.
BRISTOL VA July 11 Scorer of possemen spent today in Sullivan county hills seeking Kinnie Wagner desperado and jail escapee who vanished overnight A report said he likely fled to Clinch mountains Washington county Virginia Two of six jailbreakers recaptured Don Taylor arrested soon after escape Abe Cutsinger held in Bristol Five at large Officers vow renewed search tomorrow Posse ordered to shoot on sight Europe debt remark follows unrelated note
Ameta Hinton administratrix of Willis Hinton Jr. deceased asks all claimants to present verified claims by July 9, 1926, or be barred. Adequate settlement urged from all debtors. Attn: T F Sanders attorney, High Point North Carolina. Published July 4 11 18 28 1925.
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