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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1925

Page

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Publisher Notes and Editorial Staff Details

The fragment lists the newspaper's publication schedule and staff roles including publisher editor and general manager. It notes advertising and news departments with phone-like numbers, mentions the Associated Press copyright and a postal classification, and provides national advertising representatives and office addresses in New York and Chicago.

Associated Press High Point N. C Frost, Landis and Kohn Brunswick Fifth Ave New York People’s Gas Wichigen Boulevard Chicago

World warns against sudden ballot shifts in 1925 NC

On Monday March 2 1925 observers debate the Australian ballot in North Carolina and state salaries. Raleigh reports clerks fear governor proposes cost cuts to reduce waste while a cannibalism joke underscores global pop figures.

Raleigh

General Mitchell Defends Against Weeks Accusation

General Mitchell asserts Weeks misrepresented facts and claims Weeks had approval from the President to publish regatory articles. Weeks contends the assistant air service chief received presidential permission on the condition of article approval. If Mitchell believed his chief’s approval justified publication without perusal copies, how can War Secretary sustain the accusation.

Mitchell Weeks Air Service Secretary of War

North Carolina colleges lure faculty with higher offers

States boost allowances for colleges but other institutions seek Tar Heel professors. University salaries are aided by Kenan Foundation gifts, yet NC colleges face stiff competition. It is hard to retain top professors at 33000 yearly when $5000 higher offers are available elsewhere.

Kenan Foundation North Carolina

Rankin named Duke hospitals director in Piedmont Carolinas

Dr. W. S. Rankin, former head of the state public health department, will become director of Duke foundation hospitals planned for locations across Piedmont Carolina. The move highlights a native leader and funds totaling about 600,000 dollars annually, potentially supporting county hospitals and charity wards while expanding hospital capacity in troubled regions.

W.S. Rankin Piedmont Carolina Duke Foundation Duke Carolinas Duke Hospital

Borglum crisis over Confederate Memorial sparks sectional debate

The piece discusses Bosworth Borglum facing clash with a memorial association over funding and overhead costs for the Confederate monument. It notes his claims of insult by arrest threats and public criticism of sectional bias, while urging a factual accounting of funds and a return to work. The tone critiques melodrama and calls for resolving differences to complete the monument.

Borglum Durham New York Atlanta Memorial Association South Dixie

Good Wishes for Route Ten Road Paving Debate

Greensboro and Winston-Salem back Route Ten paving with state funds while a dispute over road priority vs High Point Winston-Salem delays progress. Advocates argue the most people benefit from faster, hard surface links and aim to complete the triangle without delaying the existing road.

Greensboro Winston-Salem Winston -Salem Highway Commissioner Highway Commission Winston- Salem High Point

How to Simplify Court Procedure

Judge Sinclair proposes procedural reforms to ease court congestion. The legislature debates district organization and new courts while stressing that reform by judiciary input, including upcoming legal conferences, could yield helpful opinions. The Asheville Citizen highlights his forthcoming commendation.

Sinclair Asheville

Judge Sinclair urges four remedies to ease crowded courts

Superior court Judge N A Sinclair proposed four concrete steps to cut delays in the judiciary. He asks for one extension limit on pleadings, a three day window to file after seizure in claim and delivery cases, limits on jury arguments in noncapital trials, and calendar precedence for appeals from justice courts and claim and delivery, excluding divorces. He cautions the plan is practical though not sensational and urges legislative adoption.

N. A. Sinclair Sinclair Justices of the Peace Superior Court

Henderson Dead at Archdale in Early Morning

Edward Henderson died at his Archdale home at 4 o clock this morning. A longtime local plasterer, he leaves a widow, two sons Owen and Stamey, six daughters including Mrs. T. H. Brown and Miss Ruth Henderson, a brother W. A. Henderson of Petersburg, Va., and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock conducted by Miss Clara T Cox with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

Edward Henderson Archdale Pellaara Owen Henderson Stamey Henderson T. H. Brown Richard Harry A. K. Grubb G. W. King Ruth Louise Henderson W. A. Henderson Petersburg Sam Brown Chales F . Haney Nathim Hagan High Point Clara T Cox Oakwood Cemetery

Wall Street Opens Higher Amid Merger Hopes

In New York on March 2 trading resumed with rising prices led by oil shares due to merger reports and expected crude price increases. Strong demand lifted industrials Baldwin American locomotive and American Can, each up about a point on the day.

New York Baldwin American Locomotive American Can

Dozens of Drunkenness Cases Heard in Police Court

Twenty three cases of drunkenness and disorderliness were heard by Judge Matt Nedgecock in police court from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bennie Boone paid 25 dollars and 10 dollars to welfare. James Rankin 15 dollars and costs. Joe Brown and Mary Smith 5 dollars and half costs for fighting. Others included Mike Campbell dismissed for traffic, Y M Mooney 50 dollars and costs for DUI, K W Hancock suspended 60 days plus 10 dollars and costs, Robert Weathers minimum fine for driving without a license, Frances Howey 10 dollars and costs for prohibition. Pearle Pickett and Roy McCarter 1 dollar and half costs for affray. Pickett 7 dollars for breach of peace. Rufus Brittain 50 dollars and costs for carrying a concealed weapon.

Matt Nedgecock Bennie Boone Board of Public Welfare James Rankin Joe Brown Mary Smith Mike Campbell Y. M. Mooney K. W. Hancock Robert Weathers Frances Howey Negress Pearle Pickett Roy McCarter Rufus Brittain

Splendid Services At Local Baptist Church Event

A Green Street Baptist Church gathering at the high school building on South Main featured Sunday school and sermons by Rev. W. K. Collins. Morning preaching urged knowledge of God and Christ paired with obedience leading to happiness, while the evening message outlined a threefold vision highlighting Christ as world’s hope, awareness of present evils, and opportunities for service.

Green Street Christ the Collins Mr. Collins

Have Small Effect on Cottonseed Oil

Madison Wisconsin March 2 Restriction of the sale of oleomargarine in Wisconsin would affect only slightly the cotton seed oil industry. Chairman Anton Holly of the assembly agricultural committee said today in connection with his proposal to bar the sale of butter substitutes. For this reason he said the protest of southern states is not justified. Virtually all oleomargarine sold in Wisconsin is made of coconut fat. Mr Holly said he was informed by the state dairy and food commissioners office.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Anton Holly Assembly Agricultural Committee Holly State Dairy and Food Commissioner’s Office

Nicholas Johnson Dies in This City

Nicholas Johnson aged 52 died Saturday night at 11 o clock in a local hospital after a two weeks illness of pneumonia. He was from Brooklyn and served as valet for William Leigler Jr a New York sportsman who owns Leigler's lodge one mile south of the city. Johnson's body was sent to New York last night on rain No 62 for interment Tuesday.

Nicholas Johnson Mr. Johnson Brooklyn X.Y William Leigler, Jr New York Liegler Johnson

Senate Approves Inquiry Into Judge English Charges

Washington March 2 The senate judiciary committee approved an investigation of charges against federal Judge English of the eastern district of Illinois. The house has already given its approval.

Washington Mar English Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee House

State of siege in Chile’s major provinces

A state of siege was declared in Chile covering the provinces of Santiago Valparaiso and Aconcagua amid unrest. Authorities pledged security measures in the nation’s most densely populated regions as the crisis grows.

Santiago Chile Valparaiso Aconcagua

Radio university idea sparks calls for endowment

In New York City at a radio business convention a speaker at a major institution head outlined a concept for a free radio university. He urged a wealthy benefactor to endow such a project, with educators planning courses and lecturers to reach millions at home. Progress requires a few forward thinkers to fund and guide the venture.

New York City Radio University Bell Syndicate Inc

Four Teams Ready for the Play Tonight

ATLANTA Feb 2 Four quarter finals await the opening whistle tonight in the Southern Conference basketball tournament. Tulane faces Mississippi in the first game followed by North Carolina meeting Georgia. North Carolina are twice conference champions and Georgia edged Kentucky by a point in the final second. The championship is decided tomorrow night.

Atlanta Tulane University University of Mississippi University of North Carolina University of Georgia Kentucky

Cotton Opens Strong in New Orleans as Prices Surge

The New Orleans cotton market opened firm amid dry western weather and high Liverpool cables. First trades show gains of 38 to 47 points with July crossing 26 cents and new crop months rising above 25 cents. March touched 25.68, May 25.90, July 26.15, and October 25.20 as prices climbed 43 to 90 points from Saturday's close amid efforts by shorts to hammer down values.

New Orleans Mar Liverpool Shorts

New York Cotton Opens Higher on Weather and Demand

The New York cotton market opened firm, reaching new highs as weather reports showed little rain in the southwest over Sunday and Liverpool cables remained strong. May touched 35.80 and July 36.05, with July down from 26 cents due to profit taking, while active months advanced 26 to 44 points on covering and broad commission demand.

New York Mar Liverpool Bremen May

Probe Charges Across South To Check Fertilizer Costs

Department of justice investigators will be sent to Georgia and other southern states to examine rising fertilizer prices and to determine if a fertilizer trust exists after a complaint by Senator Harris of Georgia, a Democrat. The attorney general notified Harris.

Washington Mar Department of Justice Georgia Iociiuy Harris Thne Department

Our Children by Angelo Patri

An essay arguing children should be kept busy with meaningful work in and out of school. It praises tailored curricula, small classes, and hands on tasks to foster effort, pride, and development, noting gifted and slower students require appropriate challenges. Patri invites inquiries for further guidance.

Satan America Patri Mr. Barnes T. le W

Pershing Arrives at Santiago on Utah After Cuba Landing

General John J. Pershing arrived in Santiago de Cuba this morning aboard the battleship Utah, according to dispatches. The move marks a significant development in the Cuban operation as Allied forces consolidate positions.

Havana Mar John J. Pershing Santiago de Cuba Utah

Wrist bend timing for a full golf stroke advised

Jim Barnes addresses a reader's golf trouble about bending the wrists during the backswing. He warns against lifting the club with a wrist snap early, recommending a normal grip with a light right hand and a firm left grip. The wrist action will occur automatically at the top of the backswing, with proper grip and swing mechanics.

Jim Barnes Iim Bell Syndicate

Five Drowned in Boston Harbor Wreck

Five men drowned when the coal barge James M. Hudson foundered off Boston Light during last night's gale. The tug T. J. Hopper recovered two bodies and brought news of the wreck to port.

Boston James M. Hudson Norfolk T. J. Hopper Port Tomer

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J.P. Rawley M. Waynick Worth Bacon Go. B. Crater Advi Mgr QO. E. Henderson Wall Street Green Street Church Migrata Fellows Our Angelo Patri By Jim Barnes Atlantic City Alaska Florida Maine California
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