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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
1
Washington July 25 government emergency coal control plan will function within 48 hours. Secretary Hoover said ratification of the plan for distribution and restriction of unfair prices by operators associations is expected soon, with coal committees appointed if districts withhold cooperation.
A Senate labor committee resolution by Chairman Borah proposes a three member federal coal commission appointed by the president. The panel would investigate the industry, advise on nationalization, regulation and cost standards, and report within nine months. The idea follows repeated calls for a federal fact finding body amid coal field troubles.
Fire broke out under the floor of Louis Silverman’s Union Street store in Danville causing about $5,000 in damage. Firemen extinguished the blaze with chemicals, smoke filled the shop, and damaged goods.
Seaboard officials in Raleigh express cautious satisfaction as they await Thursday federal court decision on an injunction. If favorable, they expect to reopen Hamlett shops with about 216 workers. peach trains keep moving though full efficiency is not reached. Strikers remain confident of a swift victory while highway bids draw steady competition.
New developments in the railway shopmen strike involve using shipyard machine shops to repair locomotives and rolling stock. Contracts are being let and surveys of shipyard plants are under way at Camden New Jersey Brooklyn New York Cleveland Norfolk and Chicago. Strike leaders say shipyard workers will refuse to cooperate while railroad spokesmen report a Schenectady vote showing no strike against repair work.
The July 25 report notes a coal shortage amid a railway strike harming industry. East coast steel plants may close by August, fuel and food rationing loom, and public utilities face shutdown risk. Coal prices rise in Chicago, rail car shortages reduce shipments, and the labor dispute accelerates nationwide actions and possible government intervention.
Chicago July 25 United States railway labor board will recognize new rail unions proposed by carriers when they face disputes if the board finds the unions represent a majority of the men at work on the affected road. More than twenty telegrams from workers backing the new unions were received at the board. Chairman L J Loree said eastern roads would form new unions and meet to discuss plans under the transportation act leaves the board no choice.
Sunset Park incorporated, backing High Point country club efforts, has purchased 54 acres from David Wright. The payment reportedly exceeds 20 000 dollars. The land lies northwest of the city and will join earlier acquisitions for the club project.
Conferences began at the Baltimore and Ohio offices this afternoon to end the shopcraft strike. Representatives of the strikers met with company officers led by vice-president Charles W. Galloway, while the systems general committee spoke for the workers.
The White House said the railway labor board is the sole federal authority to handle the rail strike, with President Harding staying in touch on board actions. The administration aims to protect workers willing to mine coal and to distribute dwindling supplies, while hinting that other steps could be considered if coal output remains low.
Fire at Brookridge dairy farm three miles south of the city near Archdale road last night at 8 30 destroyed a barn a dairy and outbuildings. About 40 milk cows were saved except two calves. High Point fire company No 1 fought the blaze but arrived too late due to distracted calls and traffic delays. Loss amount not announced but estimated sizable. C C Robbins owner could not be reached for comment.
Local leaders F J Sizemore J D Cox W E Snow and G Dickerson heard Jefferson C Grinnalds discuss city zoning and planning in Greensboro. He illustrated benefits with Baltimore surveys and urged separate districts for heavy manufacturing to protect homes and streets.
Arthur H. Paschal of 816 West Green street was killed instantly when he touched a live wire in his yard shortly after 11 pm. Coroner George Roberson and Dr. J W Jones conducted an inquest at R. & S. Sofin and Son undertaking establishment and ruled death from contact with the live wire. Paschal, 38, was returning home with his wife after an earlier drive, stored the car, then died in the back yard. he was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men. He leaves a widow and his parents. funeral set for Wednesday at South Main Street Methodist church with interment at Primitive cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
Col. A. Sprague, head of the American Legion rehabilitation committee, charges General Charles S. Sawyer is blocking proper care for wounded and shell shocked veterans and delaying hospital plans voted by Congress. He cites over 4,500 mental cases in contract institutions and that 3,600 of the 4,175 remaining patients are in government facilities devoted to their care.
New York July 25 a covering movement in the cotton market caused a sharp advance. Buying was helped by steadier cables, no rain in the southwest and a firmer stock market. Openings ranged from three points lower to one point higher with October up to 21.52 and December to 21.48.
Raleigh reports on internal revenue penalties that burden tax collectors. Grissom strains under a rule demanding a 5 percent penalty on any unpaid installment, with four quarterly payments and strict due dates. The piece notes added complications from Volstead Act enforcement and references a page six continuation.
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