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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
4
A weekly push urges residents to tidy up areas around town. Officials emphasize regular trash collection, yard work, and public space neatness to improve neighborhood pride and safety. Community groups organize volunteer teams and schedule special cleanups.
A collage of remarks touches on Kapp's Germany trip, reform debates, doings in Winston-Salem, and politics. It notes the humor and criticism around public figures like McNeil, Ludendorff, and Hindenberg, plus local items on roads, hospitals, gasoline, and a governor's booklet.
In a call highlighting William J. Bryan's urging, the piece argues the only solution is to ratify the treaty with proposed reservations to the league covenant and end the war. It criticizes Democratic and Republican leaders in Washington for delaying peace and warns the 1919 political campaign hinges on whether the treaty is approved.
An Asheville judge criticizes juries for not finding guilt in a murder case, calling jurymen moral cowards and blaming juries for lynchings. He argues jury duty is unpleasant and suggests professional jurors to ensure verdicts align with evidence.
A citizen argues for urgent community needs in High Point including a YWCA and YMCA, a public library, scattered community buildings, a city planning commission, and a framework for future development. A city parks system is urged as a starting step toward a brighter communal future.
Wests Washington and College streets will be paved, reducing dust and improving air quality for nearby residents and pedestrians who previously endured dusty conditions. The project broadens access and should lessen breathing difficulties for bystanders and travelers alike.
Berlin correspondent reports rising crime and social disorder as Germany nears revolution. Crime, vandalism, robberies, and political violence proliferate. courts show leniency. corruption and moral decline blamed on wartime defeat and upheaval. widespread fear and distrust pervade society.
Edgar E. Clark, now chair man of the Interstate Commerce Commission, will bear much of the duty of enforcing the new railroad act. He has served nearly 15 years on the commission and has Western railroad experience. He held posts in the Order of Railway Conductors and was chosen by Roosevelt to the ICC, later reappointed by Wilson. He also served on labor and eight hour law commissions in 1902 and 1916.
On this date several prominent figures celebrate birthdays. Lady Patricia Ramsay, formerly Princess Patricia of Connaught, born 34 years ago. Dr. Stephen S Wise born in Budapest 48 years ago. Charles F Brush born in Euclid 1 year ago. Thomas M Bell born in Cleveland 59 years ago. Edward L Klipfer born in Warren 30 years ago.
Richmond hosts the National Association of Insurance Agents. Lake Charles welcomes the Louisiana Mississippi Automobile Trade Association. Sioux Falls sees the South Dakota Retail Lumber Dealers Association. Lincoln hosts the Nebraska Master Plumbers Association. Participants gather for regional meetings with industry talks and networking.
Washington hosts more foreign governments with accredited representatives than any capital. Forty two countries have official presence here, plus unofficial Balkan and other national groups seeking recognition. Notable envoys include Albania's C A Chekrezi and Bulgaria's legation. Russia is represented by Boris Bakhmeteff while the Soviet envoy is listed only by the Justice Department.
Notable dates include 1754 Madame Roland born and executed in 1793, 1801 Henry Addington becomes British premier, 1852 Jacques Halver dies in Nice, 1885 Susan Warner dies in Highland Falls, 1891 steamship Utopia sinks with over 500 dead, and 1820.
One year ago today breweries nationwide decided to continue selling 2.75 per cent beer. West Virginia lower house adopted a resolution opposing the league of nations.
In a frenzied exchange, Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ride Arkansas argues with Jim Tom Zanzaline over a marriage dispute. The judge contends with a chaotic scene as a sick horse is cited as justification amid the domestic tensions.
American sculptor Jacob Epstein presents a life sized stone statue of the Risen Christ in London. The figure shows the tomb wrappings, level right hand at the breast, and a left hand pointing to Christ’s nail wound. Epstein aims for a universal, nonracial Christ distinct from Italian depictions. The piece sparks debate on artistic interpretation.
Today marks Festival of St Patrick and Arbor Day observances in Oklahoma and other locales. The centenary of poet Jean Ingelow’s birth is noted in English circles, Camp Fire Girls celebrate their birthday, and Boston observes Evacuation Day recalling British departure in the Revolution. The piece notes today as the one hundredth annual event.
Buenos Aires report notes Argentines wagered 176000000 dollars last year on horse racing lotteries roulette and related games. With a population near eight million the per person average spending was about 22 dollars annually. La Razon urges government supervision and use of proceeds for public benefit. The piece also mentions 2300 silkworms needed to produce two pounds of silk.
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