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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
6
A collage of quips, quotes, and local notes spans crime, weather, science hopes, taxes, and politics. It references a Boston woman’s admission of possible involvement in a husband’s shooting, March forecasts, sugar gamblers, groundhog protection, and a Greensboro population estimate. It also critiques dances, equality, and governance.
The arrival of the Pointers manager signals a rush of information and activity at Welch field. The Piedmont league opens its schedule on April 25 with the first home game two days later, and High Point prepares for the season despite lingering chill.
The Greensboro growth expands beyond prior limits after a legislative act and a new charter adopting a zone taxation system. The move ends restrictive boundaries and aims to ease management of the enlarged city while preserving local spirit.
The High Point city leadership faces a primary with no clear rival candidates. The Enterprise refrains from taking sides in municipal politics, praising current officials for constructive, progressive governance and noting continued support from public demand.
The Enterprise thanks Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt for a copy of J S Holmes' Common Forest Trees of North Carolina. The piece urges North Carolinians to obtain the booklet through public schools at roughly the cost of publication, to help all identify state trees and rekindle outdoor forest knowledge.
Fred Tate president of the High Point chamber spoke at the Young Men's Business club in the high school auditorium at 3 20 this afternoon on today business opportunities for the young man. Albert Edwards presides over a 60 plus member club with many attending.
Excerpt details political maneuvering around liquor law, with John B. Bray and public works factions aligned with Bailey and organized labor backing antis. Governor Morrison returns to boost A, while public safety head Moneyhan faces broad opposition amid ongoing city power struggles.
The governor arrived back by train following a return trip after traveling forward by automobile. The event highlighted a shift in transportation mode during the political schedule.
Cotton prices opened steady in New York trading with March at 30.75 cents, May 34.10, July 30.42, October 26.75, and December 26.26 cents per pound.
New Orleans March 15 cotton futures opened steady with March at 30.88 cents per pound May 309.82 July 30.40 October 26.45 and December 26.00 cents.
The New York cotton exchange voted to close on Good Friday and the following Saturday. The decision affects trading hours and market operations for the holiday period.
The New York Stock Exchange announces the expulsion of Frank B. Lackey, head of F. D. Lackey and Company of Wilmington Delaware. He had been admitted to the exchange on June 15 1916.
In New Orleans on March 14 the cotton market climbed as May reached 30.95 and October 26.50 amid bad weather signals. Early prices showed mixed moves with old crop down and new crop up, March dragging prices before a late rally. Reports of rain in the southwest and forecasts for the eastern belt influenced near-term and deferred contracts.
New York opened with a volatile cotton market as traders watched prices drift and early quotes showed uncertainty. About 50 contracts or letters were reported changing hands as buyers remained cautious.
Mrs Keneth Prise travels to Atlanta Georgia to visit her mother, staying with relatives and taking in city sights during the visit.
A speaker warns millions are near ruin in body and mind and urges relief efforts. Testimonies from men and women highlight distress and seek help. Mrs Sallie King recounts rapid stomach relief while John Bassinger praises a medicine for renewed health.
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