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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1926
Page
4
A North Carolina promotion argues pecan trees boost farm value from piedmont to coast with one tree paying taxes per farm. The piece critiques High Point's electric contract, urges full reform to reduce retail charges, and notes Nebraska confiscates John O Connor estate amid widespread claims.
A meditation on John 7 37 44 compares Jesus to a life giving water to those who believe and obey. The piece likens craving water in a hot land to spiritual thirst, praying for God to reveal true motives and to seek Christ above all else.
The senate declines to intervene for Chicago, leaving an opening for a traditional vigilance effort as Chicago’s founders once envisioned, to address the crime and disorder through local action.
The President warns of a deficit for the year while Mr. Mellon says the tax levy will fund government if appropriations are economical. The remarks hint at possible agreement on fiscal restraint.
The piece argues that property owners oppose widening but city government is right to insist. It recalls the 100 foot right of way from old plank road days and praises the measure as a key strength of the street system. The piece warns against narrowing and says all properties would gain from a uniform width.
A Greensboro report describes a red automobile marked Bad Debt Collector parked before homes of alleged debtors. The piece rails against methods seen as near lynch law, urging lawful judgment enforcement while condemning public humiliation of debtors and their families.
The article lauds President Chase for remaining at the University of North Carolina. It argues his decision strengthens the institution and demonstrates his loyalty to North Carolina. It notes Oregon’s bid mattered, proving Chase’s rootedness and deep interest in the state’s welfare and people.
A review of High Point decisions to contract for retail electric lighting while Public Service supplies machinery power may help before the city council’s first reading of an ordinance. The measure would criminalize large power users who transform power for lighting, risking an absurd restriction on citizens seeking lowest prices. The Public Service should defend the city where protection is needed.
A western judge plans to install a courtroom microphone and broadcast divorce testimonies to deter filings. The piece argues this overlooks deeper causes, noting that divorces stem from selfishness jealousy anger and lack of tact, and that true decline requires lasting mutual love and self restraint.
Stock values on the New York Exchange tumbled by over a billion dollars in an hour as news emerged that the Nickel Plate railroad merger had been disapproved. The market reaction stemmed from the federal commission's stance on shareholder rights rather than the merger itself. The piece argues the commission opposed the deal on financial fairness and not to curb trusts.
New York March 3 AP The ten days shore leave for Countess Cathcart ends at 11 tonight as she seeks entry to the United States despite a moral turpitude ban. No order to return has been issued. hearing on her habeas corpus is delayed to Friday.
City council debates cancelling a two year old power agreement that would lock eight more years of operation at a loss. Some members oppose privatized meters while others push standardization. a vote and further meeting are planned two weeks later with industrial leaders possibly opposing final passage.
Samuel Tompkins Carter, South Carolina State treasurer for 13 years, died here last night after illness since December. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning, public, with private interment. Carter had been in office since 1930.
Raleigh March 3 AP Certificates of incorporation issued for Henderson Mountain Lakes company of Shelby with authorized capital of 1 million dollars and 150000 subscribed. O Max Gardner Fay Webb Gardner and O M Mull named as organizers. Also issued for Barnes Pittman and company Middlesex Spruce Pine Lumber company Redding Jones Furniture company and State Realty and Building company with various subscribers and capitals.
About 1,000 Baptist women delegates and visitors meet in Raleigh for the State Woman's Missionary Union convention. Dr. J R Jester delivered the opening sermon at First Baptist Church. The treasurer reported $196 369 20 contributed to missionary work in ten months and 450 societies statewide with 136 in the A-1 class.
Funeral services for Mrs Eva L Morgan who died at her home 427 Park Street were held yesterday morning at 8 30 oclock at the home A brief service preceded the procession to Liberty Holiness Church for further rites and burial Rev O L Ruth and Rev W C Crews conducted the services Pallbearers were W H Ernhardt J C Best W C Cruse Thomas Ludwick and Eli Eagie Floral attendants included Mrs R C Loman Mrs Ola Martin and Misses Jettie Robertson Willie Strayhorn and Fannie Robertson
Representative Stedman of North Carolina introduced a bill to create a national military park at Alamance Site the first Revolutionary War battle fought there. The War Secretary would acquire land supervise park setup with three commissioners and a $25 000 appropriation.
City council hears dispute over a building line on South Main Street. Tom Gold for W. W. Preddy argues a 71 foot lot cannot move back 21 feet without losing space for a new store. Council and attorney prepare to study legality before a special hearing tomorrow.
The New York cotton market opened unchanged to up nine points, with a brighter undertone despite Liverpool weakness. Demand came mainly from shorts while local operators showed interest in new crop positions. March rose to 19.04, May to 18.50, and October to 17.29 as the market advanced.
A joint meeting of the Guilford county medical and dental societies will be held tomorrow night at 6 30 o clock in the Jefferson cafe Greensboro. Members are invited to bring guests. Talks will be given by Dr. Emory Hill Richmond Va Dr Guy R Harrison Richmond Va and Dr Albert Anderson Raleigh.
Raleigh secretary of the North Carolina Historical Commission addressed the Civitan club at the Sheraton hotel luncheon. He summarized the growth of state government from English colonization to today and outlined state departments and their functions. High Point coin bid noted by club as part of memorial coin sale bidding.
The Stone Mountain Memorial coin with official designation High Point 8 will be offered at civic club meetings and public auctions across the city. Civitan members bid $25 yesterday and Monarch Club members bid $51 this afternoon, signaling rising interest.
The article notes Senator Overman’s third federal district bill passed the senate intact, warning that more battles may follow and predicting tougher challenges ahead.
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