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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
4
Trotsky Seeks Return to the United States
The article notes Leon Trotsky, once in the United States and a critic of political systems, desires reentry after living in Turkey. It argues his move reflects discontent with governments and contrasts his Bolshevik past with the imperfect man-made states. The piece implies a moral about dissidents seeking better governance.
Local Theater Shows Spark Obscenity Debate in High Point
The local theater faces protests over a midnight performance deemed obscene. Management expressed regret and pledged tighter controls while ministers urge self censorship and cautious booking. editors urge intelligent censorship by the theater to serve the community.
Victory over Fear and the Enviable Courage of Dr Davis
A reflective column praises Dr Ozora Stearns Davis resigning as Chicago Theological Seminary president due to illness. It lauds his fearlessness before death and argues spiritual triumphs surpass worldly conquests. The piece contrasts enduring courage with the dangers of fireworks on Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozora Stearns Davis
Chicago Theological Seminary
Raleigh printers ease feud with state printing contracts
Indications show Raleigh printers largely reconcile with the state printing commission as bids are let for statewide contracts. Three Raleigh houses win major shares, with others including Owen Dunn of New Bern and the Observer and Creative Print Shop among successful bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen G. Dunn
New Bern
Dunn
High Point
Historical Review
The
Historical Commission
Bynum Printing Company
Raleigh
Agricultural Bulletin
Extension Farm News
Edwards and Broughton
State Department of Labor
Grist
Charlotte
Printing Commission
State Printing Commission
Too Sharp a Test for the Golfer
A Baltimore court hears a suit for 20900 dollars after a golfer's driven ball hit a caddie. The complaint labels the player inexperienced and unskilled for failing to drive as directed, a claim seen as harsh given renowned golfers' histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Resignation of Rev Tom Alderman Sykes Shakes Local Faith
The announcement that Rev Tom Alderman Sykes plans to relinquish the pastorate of the Friends congregation is news of broad community interest. His leadership influences the local religious and civic spheres, touching the city beyond the Friends society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Alderman Sykes
Friends Congregation
Friends
Refusal to Accept Sykes Resignation Shocks High Point Faith
The High Point church refuses to accept Mr. Sykes’s resignation as he plans to leave for the First Friends church in Indianapolis. Though many aim to persuade him to stay, support from other local churches is strong. Sykes, an Englishman, has lived in the United States 16 years and in the South and city five years, deeply tied to High Point life. The outcome depends on the Friends’ conviction that he will not reconsider his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaud
Sykes
First Friends Church
Indianapolis
High Point
Mr. Sykes
Bishop Cannon's stock market gamble yields big loss
Bankrupt broker records show Bishop Cannon turned $2,500 into $11,356.43 in eight months from August 14, 1927, to April 30, 1928, buying and selling large sums of stock before the broker failed. The bishop offered no claims against the bankrupt firm and did not pursue U S Attorney action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Cannon
United States
Charles H. Tuttle
Congress Diverts Half a Billion for Farmer Relief
Congress votes to allocate 500.5 million dollars to aid farmers, a sum described as sufficient to purchase several automobiles. The move targets agricultural relief and reflects a substantial government spending decision aimed at rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Woman Denied Hollywood Boxing License
A female boxer was refused a professional license in Hollywood, marking a setback in a sport historically open to competitors regardless of gender. The decision underscores ongoing debates over eligibility rules and gatekeeping in combat sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Georgia Law Allows Use of Still for Legal Purposes
The source asserts that a still is legal in Georgia if not used for unlawful purposes, framing the idea as reasonable. It emphasizes legality hinges on intent and adherence to law regarding illicit use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Georgia
Corn once used for whisky now used in paints
Corn, once the basis for whisky, finds new use in certain paints while people continue to drink the spirit.
Victory for Labor as Liberals Hold Balance in England
The Laborites won the election while Liberals retain pivotal influence. The remark hints at strategic gains resembling a Mexican revolutionary scenario, underscoring shifting power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Steamship Savannah the first to cross Atlantic
On June 20 1819 the steamship Savannah became the first vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The 380 ton ship 100 feet long built as a sailing packet was fitted with steam engines and paddle wheels that folded on deck. Under Captain Steven Rogers she sailed from Savannah May 20 1819 reaching Liverpool in 26 days with 16 on paddles. She visited St Petersburg Copenhagen and Stockholm before returning to Savannah November 30 1819. The engines were later removed and the ship served as a sailing packet before wrecking off Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Savannah
New York
Steven Rogers
Liverpool
England
Cape Clear
Kite
St. Petersburg
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Rogers
Sweden
Long Island
Hoover Administration Faces Broad Political Discord At Home
Washington report notes Hoover's extra session failed to unify factions as the East demand for protection, the West oppose debenture farm relief, and the South laments cabinet exclusions. It cites Senate resistance to debenture and origins provisions, and hints at a potential shift toward Democratic control or a third party. It also mentions Governor Gardner and Dr. Youngblood touring North Carolina agricultural stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hoover
South
White House
Congress
Seeds Needed To Make A Spoonful Of Tobacco
A historical note states that 69 900 tobacco seeds are required to fill a single tablespoon with tobacco seeds. The figure highlights the scale of seed production and agricultural counting practices of the era.
North Carolina Plows Ahead With Agriculture Study
A three expert committee named by Secretary Hyde to survey North Carolina farm efforts meets Governor Gardner in Raleigh. Participants include Commissioner W A Graham and Dr E C Brooks with panelists Dr B Youngblood Dr K F Kellerman and H R Tolley. They review the state's agricultural program prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
School of Agriculture
State College
Agriculture Extension Work
Gardner
Youngblood
Coastal Plain
Rocky Mount
Blacklands
Wenonai
Willard
Swannanoa
Piedmont
Statesville
Oxford
State
Department of Agriculture and State College
Raleigh
Hyde
Max Gardner
North Carolina
W.a. Graham
E. C. Brooks
B. Youngblood
U. S. Department of Agriculture
K. F. Kellerman
Bureau of Plant Industry
H. R. Tolley
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Waldorf's Son to Direct Sooners Sports Program
Lyn Waldorf son of a Methodist bishop signs a three year contract to oversee all athletic programs at Oklahoma A and M. The former Syracuse star led Oklahoma City University improvements and built a strong line for the school last season. Waldorf is among Bishop Ely Waldorf's three football playing sons. another son captains a college team while a fourth leads a neighborhood youth squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Lyn Waldorf
Methodis
Oklahoma A
Syracuse _ gridire
Athleti
Oklahoma City University
Kaneas
Athleics
Oklahoma
Waldorf
Bishop Ely Waldorf
University of Missouri
Paul
Baker University
Robert
Russell Island Cannibals Cause Fatal Smothering
A deadly incident on Russell Island involves cannibals who smother their victims. The attack resulted in fatalities and sparked an investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Island
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