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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
5
The text argues life is unfair to taxpayers citing General Dawes as the figure failed to ease tax burdens. It voices disdain for profiteers and praises Irish wit as a remedy while peering at reforms across regions from High Point to Greensboro.
A South Carolina woman learns she has inherited 100000 dollars but keeps the news secret for two months. Lenine, leader of the new regime in Russia, faces extreme strain from over-work as Russians expect relief from burdens.
A jumble of political opinion notes Congress members from Georgia and Tennessee discuss raises for lawmakers while others debate federal expenses and Germany's war indemnity. The piece cites La Follette, Standard Oil, and Von Hindenburg in a broad snapshot of national politics.
A North Carolina Public Service Company reader urges High Point residents to convert Main Street from double to single street car track alignment. He argues interconnections at side streets would ease frequent congestion caused by street cars blocking the busy autos. He urges rapid adoption of a simple one track system for public benefit.
A group in Charleston advocates a federal coastal highway from Washington to Miami with an optimistic spokesman predicting completion within 18 months. They argue the road would boost development, attract tourism, and open the region to national growth despite potential state cooperation hurdles.
The piece notes a restless call for better highways in Virginia while acknowledging local charm and poverty reduction. It argues the stretch of road access affects Tar Heels and visitors, with residents bearing the wear on their vehicles as they pursue democratic progress.
A farmer warns The Enterprise about a late night meeting of young motorists on the High Point Winston-Salem road. The paper muses on changing social norms, the automobile era, and parental responsibility as it weighs chaperone tradition against modern independence.
A discussion of Virginia politics and road building unfolds as a new governor seeks candidacy. The piece notes initial doubts about his chances, the rival’s strong roots, and the eventual victory. It highlights a regional push toward better roads, with debate over pay as you go versus bonds and the challenge to overcome resistance to financing new highways.
Wachovia Bank and Trust company executives outline mergers with Merchants National Bank of Raleigh and Battery Park bank in Asheville. The aim is to create largest statewide network allowing businesses to carry banking connections across North Carolina and secure regional loans.
Heriot Clarkson of Charlotte argued the Turlington act before the supreme court. He met with the attorney general and assistant attorney general and left hopeful the court will uphold the 1923 General Assembly measure as a safeguards for state bonds.
Markets report from New Orleans shows cotton prices starting steady with March at 30.95, May 30.96, July 30.45, October 26.30, and December 25.90 per hundredweight as of March 14.
New York cotton opened firm with March at 31.19, May 21.45, July 30.40, October 26.75, and December 26.15, reflecting steady early demand and supply dynamics.
The New York market opened with a uniform advance and strong demand in rail, steel, equipment, rubber, sugar and motor shares. Early trades saw new highs for Puntalegre Sugar, Cuba Sugar preferred, Gulf States Steel, National Enameling, White Motors, Jacob Reis, Feltric Storage Battery and Associated Dry Goods with gains up to 2.5 points as foreign exchanges opened steady.
Madrid reports that Manuel Allen de Salazar, the former premier of Spain, died last night. The obituary notes his long service and influence in early 20th century politics.
Default on deed of trust dated June 12 1922 by J A Lindsay and Mary H Lindsay. MO W Simpson trustee will sell at Greensboro courthouse noon on Thursday March 45 1923 to satisfy debt. Property lies along Main and Jordan streets including Beeson Hardware corner, 9500 square feet, described by will book H page 71.
A Dublin dispatch reports four men were executed today at Drumboe castle in Stranorlar County Donegal. The Associated Press via Central News notes the executions occurred this morning under unclear circumstances pending further details.
Executors of Dr J R Williams deceased announce claims must be presented to High Point North Carolina by February 7 1924. Creditors should file amounts due and all indebted parties should remit promptly. EDLl L. Ragan and TD A Avis named as executors.
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