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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1930
Page
2
The piece reports on the tariff stalemate in Washington with Senator Smoot predicting an end to the protracted fight. It notes Republican regulars expected to back a coalition measure and aims to shift momentum in conference. The long day yesterday set the stage for a possible conclusion.
Senate Republican leaders said the Hawley Smoot tariff bill could reach final disposition tonight or tomorrow. Senator Smoot, chairman of the finance committee, remained optimistic as coalition leaders doubted the timing amid debates on overturning votes that blocked higher sugar tariffs and duties on hides leather and shoes. Smoot expected the bill to be reported back to the senate from the committee on the whole.
An advertising notice touts Marmola prescription tablets as a modern, safe method to reduce excess fat without exercise or diet. It claims 22 years of use and millions of boxes sold, urging overweight readers to try Marmola at $1 a box with the formula stated on each box.
The High Point Public Library reports last month's activity with 6440 total circulations and 3608 visitors. New members numbered 186, including 122 adults and 64 children, with 700 visiting in the morning for magazines and newspapers. Sixty six reference questions were answered at the desk.
Night sessions stretched to eleven hours as senators approved changes including a cents a pound duty on long staple cotton now free and a 10 percent ad valorem tariff on turpentine and resin. Speculation grew over final roll as Republican regulars faced choice between party goals and personal preferences.
St. Mary's Episcopal church at North Main street and Farriss avenue will observe Ash Wednesday with two services a Holy Communion sermon at 10 am and a Lenten penitential service at 8 pm. Additional Holy Communions are planned Thursday at 10 am and Friday at 4 15 pm.
More than 7,000 students in Manila walked out with 10,000 by day’s end as West South and East High joined the North High action. They demand removal of American teacher Miss Mabel Brummitt and broader changes in school leadership after incidents including student expulsions and mobbing.
Governor Long visits the German cruiser Emden with Colonel Weiss after a 24 hour diplomatic misunderstanding. He apologizes for indecorous attire and expresses embarrassment while the Emden commander and German consul receive him. A 21 gun salute marks the moment of reconciliation.
The News-Leader reports plans for a 1000 acre Marine Museum at Newport News Virginia to cost 5 to 15 million dollars. Archer Huntington and Homer L Ferguson lead efforts with backing for a large collection of vessel replicas from dugouts to modern ships. Early development could spend about four million dollars.
Police say four suspects confessed this morning. Kinkley and Kale face the heaviest bonds at 11900 dollars each to gain freedom. Hullon is held on a 10000 dollar bond.
Police announced they are through with investigations after following threads for more than a week. Ten store break ins and two holdups in the city, plus two holdups in High Point and Greensboro, have been cleared. Sergeant J H Cofer led the inquiry with Deputy Sergeants and Detectives praising the resolved case.
An official bulletin from Nairobi Kenya Colony reports the Prince of Wales is convalescing from sub-tertian malaria. He expects to leave for Uganda on March 9 as originally arranged.
North Carolina produced poultry products valued at 37.5 million dollars in 1929, according to the report. The figure highlights the sector's large contribution to the state economy with strong production levels.
Secretary James J. Davis of the labor department may announce a U S Senate bid from Pittsburgh. Close associates say he plans a campaign platform statement while remaining silent publicly. If Davis runs, GOP rivals William S. Ware and Joseph R. Grundy are already candidates.
Canada shipped motor vehicles valued at 47 million dollars in 1929 with Australia acting as the leading market. The report notes strong demand in international trade and highlights Australia as the top buyer among destinations.
North Carolina has been awarded a new southeastern soil erosion station of the U S Department of Agriculture. The experimental station will be located on L Richardson's farm eight miles north of Greensboro. About $20,000 yearly will fund operations.
King George the VI held a formal investiture in Buckingham Palace's throne room marking his recovery from illness. Over a hundred recipients of honors in the new year list received orders and decorations as attendees wore full uniform or levee dress in a moving color-filled ceremony with the king in scarlet and gold as field marshal.
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