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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
1
New York Central and New York New Haven and Hartford lead a broad railroad wage reduction plan targeting unskilled labor as of March 11. Eastern lines and most western routes announce proposed cuts and schedule meetings with employees to seek agreement.
Chicago officials say many railroads will reduce skilled workers’ wages after unskilled cuts. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy plans about 8 12 cent hourly cuts to reach 40 cents, while Chicago and Great Western imposes 20 percent across the board. Chicago and Alton vows steps soon to lower wages to curb rising rates.
The directors of the West Jersey and Seashore railroad defer semiannual dividend action until year finances and business conditions are clearer. The line links Pennsylvania Railroad routes to southern New Jersey points and the decision hinges on forthcoming financial assessments.
The Boston and Maine Railroad issued notice of a proposal to cut wages for clerks machinists carpenters way repairmen and others on April 16. A conference with employer representatives will be arranged to discuss the situation.
President Harding shifted a cabinet meeting by adjourning after two hours and moving the cabinet to the White House dining room for lunch. No details of the discussions were released and the session may resume after luncheon.
Chapel Hill March 11 Recognizing the dangerous forest fire situation this year the state forester ordered out on patrol duty all federal patrolmen and forest wardens in the state. Public cooperation and education remain vital to prevent fires and sustain future forest growth and production.
In Cincinnati Sunday launches an eight week revival claiming 30 000 converts as a goal. He jokes that the city backed a losing baseball club 650 years, so it should back Christianity now. The Truth Seekers Society under George Ohnstein bombards him with questionnaires to force a debate on Is There a Hell.
Greek premier Logaros Calogeropoulos traveled to London to assure allies Greece will honor the Serres treaty and deny pro German rumors. He recalled Greece’s pro allied stance in 1916 and his resignation when offered neutral rule.
Today at the Orpheum a change of program features William Duncan and Edith Johnson in a Vitagraph serial. The ninth episode of Romance and Adventure will be shown with the latest chapter play.
Washington state farmland has risen in value by about 60 percent since 1910, signaling strong gains in rural property. The data underscores persistent demand for agricultural land amid era of growth and expansion.
President Harding announced ten nominations to federal and military posts including Joln J. Esch and Mark W. Potter to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Fred J. Zearing to assistant secretary of state, Edward R. Stitt as surgeon general of the navy, and Capt. Charles V. McVey as chief of ordnance with admiral rank. Also named were William H. Joyce to the federal farm board, Chaplain Thomas Axton as chief of chaplains of the army, Ernest Lester Jones to direct the coast and geodetic survey, plus three marine corps brigadiers renominated.
Dr. D A Stanton announced he would not seek re election as mayor of High Point citing insufficient time due to his medical practice. He will instead be appointed to succeed J Elwood Cox on the Guilford County Highway Commission as Cox moves to the state highway panel created to oversee a 50 million dollar road program.
Chancellor Mayr and the Austrian delegation traveling to London to discuss Austrian questions with the supreme allied council said they sought pacific aims and long term credit to begin work. They insisted they do not wish to be beggars of Europe but need aid.
Major General Henry T. Allen, commander of American forces of occupation in the Rhineland, will implement Rhine customs policies and reparations decisions as directed by the Rhineland commission, awaiting official notification from Coblenz.
Prohibition officers report a new beverage called cof fee-ach made from moonshine and coffee. The drink allegedly contains a 65 percent kick, with the name reflecting its strong effect on the drinker.
Aboard the steamer Mataram bound for America with 18,000 parrots the crew report the birds swearing aboard, a noisy scene that kept the waterfront awake during coal loading in Brisbane.
Victoria reports Seattle and Victoria played a one hour overtime to settle a tie in hockey. The game ended as a draw after the extended session, setting a world record for the length of play.
Helena Montana reports how bootleggers and prohibition officers patrol the highways at night in unlit cars. Highjackers ambush and steal illicit cargoes, with the robbers treated as violators while the bootlegger may be charged if caught.
Raleigh dispatch reports North Carolina farmers sold a total of 895 million pounds of tobacco by March, with 420 million pounds produced in the state last year and an average price near 21.50 per hundred. Leading markets included Winston-Salem, Wilson, Greenville, and Rocky Mount with strong February totals and notable year over year gains. The record value projection places NC tobacco as the nation and world’s top total by value.
Trinity College Durham reports sixteen victories in nineteen debates over ten years led by unanimous judges in many matches including a recent win over Richmond university. Swarthmore split eight wins out of sixteen meetings and two wins over South Carolina. Officers for 1921 22 are LeRoy Dulin president C B Monck vice president J M Bridgers treasurer and Henry Belk secretary.
London police report an English forger jailed in the capital wrote a boastful message to his wife after improvising a ink from dust and a straw taken from a cell mattress. Scotland Yard says the note praised the forger as most resourceful on record.
Boston observers note society leaders wearing cotton stockings and low-heeled walking shoes as skirts lengthen causing debate over this new fashion choice. Some critics call cotton stockings vague while others praise comfort.
Federal Judge Call ruled that warrants are not required to search business houses and automobiles for liquor in Tampa. A warrant is required to enter a private residence.
Federal game wardens in an airplane surprised six hunters in Dixon Illinois for violating the closed spring duck season. Fines listed at 35 dollars each.
Raleigh March 11 Colonel Alston D. Watts of Iredell County is nominated as candidate for the new commissioner of taxation to be appointed by Governor Morrison. The appointment to begin May 1 1921 and speculation links Miss Elsie Riddick to Maxwell vacancy on the corporation commission. State law changes and school system provisions are outlined for 1921. Attorney General Manning explains marriage examination responsibilities and limitations under the Bellamy law.
President Harding enjoyed barn yard golf and thanked Lake Worth Florida club for honors. George B. Christian, secretary, wrote to the Lake Worth Horse Shoe Club announcing the honorary membership and Harding’s appreciation for the distinction.
Washington March 11 The Anti Saloon League says new laws may follow if beer is allowed as medicine under the Volstead Act. Attorney General Daugherty notes he will study Palmer’s ruling and regulations are being drafted by the revenue bureau with no set date to take effect. He says the treasury department currently handles enforcement and he will not discuss personal views.
Washington March 11 Solicitor General Frierson conceded that the internal revenue department erred in treating the profit from March 1 1913 market value as taxable in the corporation bond tax case If the court accepts his view thousands of individual assessments and millions of dollars already paid could be annulled by the supreme court ruling.
OKMULGE Okla March 11 Encroaching civilization crowds the old Creek burial grounds in northeast Okmulgee once the Creek tribal national burial site now near oil refineries The cemetery a historic landmark shows broken stones decayed coverings and faded inscriptions fences fallen and livestock roaming the grounds The article laments the loss of a sacred burial place and the fading Creek nation as progress advances.
New York officials weigh adopting armor for officers based on a plan already in use elsewhere. Dr. Guy Otis Brewster, inventor, tested the suit by wearing it on Lake Picatinny and facing machine gun fire with bullets raining around him, experiencing no shock or discomfort.
Livingston Montana March 11 Patsy Tucker ten says he flew with eagles after catching two bald eagles in a coyote trap He tried to hogtie them and the birds lifted him into the air He held one as the other became his makeshift parachute He landed unharmed and says he brought back one eagle as proof and the other still has its feet tied together
Chicago announces an April 2 start for another six day bicycle race to be staged at the Stockyards Pavilion. The venue will hold more spectators than the Coliseum, signaling a bigger event for the city.
Wayne B. Wheeler, national counsel for the Anti-Saloon League, denounces Palmer's ruling as erroneous and outlines steps to revise it. He plans to urge the attorney general to act, push nine dry states to prohibit medicinal liquor, and seek federal changes if needed. In the interim brewers face limited beer production under strict controls.
In Currituck North Carolina John D. Wicker testifies in superior court alongside St. Clair Leward for the murder of Sherwood Gallot on Thanksgiving day. He corroborates Leward’s claim they remained at their camp after 3:30 pm and did not see Gallot or his associate. He states neither he nor Leward left sight of the cave area where the shooting is alleged. Donald C. McRae to assist taxpayers in High Point for income tax returns with March 15 deadline for no penalty.
Active months fall as new trading opens with a 2 to 7 point advance in early trading driven by Liverpool cables. May, July and other active contracts retreat from prior closes with May dipping to 11.66 and July to 12.15 amid local selling and Wall Street pressure.
Secretary Davis attended a cabinet meeting prepared to discuss the impending meat packing strike with President Harding. Labor may order mediators to Chicago soon to avert a walkout in the industry.
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