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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1926

Page

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New Jersey Textile Strike Nears Settlement Plan

The New Jersey textile strike may end via a Labor Department plan. All mill owners in the strike area agree to immediate return to work and a retroactive grievances settlement by operators and workers' representatives. If talks fail, a three member committee will decide, binding.

Washington Mar New Jersey Labor Department Davis Colidge Albert Weisbord White House Sanders Department of Labor Weisbord Senate Katherine G. P. Wiley Consumers League of New Jersey Charleston Weisbold Passaic Paterson New England

Woman Charged With Murder of Her Son

Mrs. Esther Atz was jailed in Fairmont Minnesota charged with first degree murder in the December death of her five year old son Raymond. Authorities planned to exhume her two year old daughter's body from May. Sheriff Carver said a University of Minnesota analysis found poison in Raymond's stomach and the death followed convulsions similar to the child's illness.

Fairmont Minn Esther Atz Raymond W. S. Carver Martin County University of Minnesota Medical School

Brazil holds line on League veto amid honor claim

Geneva dispatch reports President Bernardes told the French ambassador in Rio that Brazil cannot change its stance over vetoing Germany's election to the League of Nations council. He described the issue as a matter of national honor and indicated Brazil would not alter its attitude despite Briand's urging.

Geneva Brazil Bernardes Rio Janiero Briand Germany League of Nations Council

Col John C Coolidge Rested Well In Plymouth

Col John C Coolidge rested well through the night in Plymouth Virginia Mrs May Johnson his nurse reported at 8 o clock this morning The patient was bright cheerful and suffering no pain with comfortable condition after period of rest

Plymouth Col John C. Coolidge C. Coolidge May Johnson

Dawes Composes Song To Ease Senate Hysteria

Vice President Dawes wrote a musical piece described by Dr. C E Dentinger as ideal for hysteria. It was tested at a National Life Conservation Society meeting in New York.

New York Dawes Senate C. E. Dentinger Natonal Life Conservation Society

Flood of Gold Continues In Raleigh As Tax Revenue Grows

Raleigh reports a steady surge in income tax payments with about 375000 collected by banks today and monthly total near 3900000. Cashier A B Carson notes many returns are still to arrive and extensions granted. state deputies have begun processing. The department aims to reach roughly 5500000 in income taxes for the year amid higher rates.

Raleigh A. B. Carson Department Revenue Department

Chapman counsel seek full case review by habeas corpus

Hartford March 17 AP counsel for Gerald Chapman murderer and mail robber weigh a federal habeas corpus petition to review the entire case. Chapman, convicted of killing policeman James Skelly in New Britain on October 12, 1924, faces execution April 6 unless the court delays it. A Saturday conference may produce a petition to Judge E S Thomas, arguing constitutional questions about removal from Atlanta and presidential commutation were not ruled on by higher courts.

Hartford Conn Gerald Chapman Chapman James Skelly New Britain Unie

Funeral Service Held For Mrs Nora Wade

Mrs Nora Jane Wade died at her home 222 Boulevard street Monday morning. Funeral services were held yesterday at Springfield Friends church with Rev W R Harris Rev O L Ruth and Miss Clara Cox officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers included L D Claville Arthur Shipwash Virgil Gurley John Nalls Clyde Brown Lawrence Robbins Grady Burke and L D Luther. Honorary pallbearers were Daddy Green Roy Gibson W M Linthecumb John Brown Jetty Garland Claude Sechrest Beamer Linthecumb and Elias Rock. Floral bearers were Vergie French Vera Davis Nellie Maynor Margie Byerly Maggie Cook Hazel Wade Myrtle Covington Jocie Little Mable Long Jamnita Andrews Hazel Rock Myrtle Little and Mrs William Pierce.

Nora Jane Wade Boulevard Street Springfield Friends Church W. R. Harris O. L. Ruth Clara Cox L. D. Claville Arthur Shipwash Virgil Gurley John Nalls Clyde Brown Lawrence Robbins Grady Burke L. D. Luther Daddy” Green Roy Gibson W. M. Linthecumb John Brown Jetty Garland Claude Sechrest Beamer Linthecumb Elias Rock Vergie French Vera Davis Nellie Maynor Margie Byerly Maggie Cook Hazel Wade Myrtle Covington Jocie Little Mable Long Jamnita Andrews Hazel Rock Myrtle Little William Pierce

Severe quake shocks Washington area in distant event

A very severe earthquake was recorded on the Georgetowne University seismograph, about 1,900 miles from Washington. Director Tondorf said the tremor lasted from 6:59 a.m. to after 8 a.m., with peak intensity between 7:09 and 7:11. The quake’s direction from Washington was uncertain.

Washington Georgetowne University Tondorf Observatory

North Carolina Automotive Trade Association Opens In Winston-Salem

The eighth annual meeting begins at the Robert E. Lee Hotel with large advance registration. Mayor Thomas Barber welcomes members as Governor Angus W. McLean is slated to speak at tonight’s banquet.

Winston-Salem Mar North Carolina Automotive Trade Association Robert E. Lee Harry Jendenin Greensboro Association Thomas Barber Henry R. Dwire the Sentinel James E. Taylor Charlotte Howard J. Wisehaupt Cleveland Ohio John W. Fritz Clendenin Coleman Roberts Willis B. Smith Raleigh North Carolina Automotive Trades Association Rufus A. Doughton Frank Page State Highway Commission Angus W. McLean Lee A. Folger Country Club National Automotive Dealers Association

Mrs Talley Dies in Local Hospital After Midnight

Mrs Bess Farmer Talley of Randleman died shortly after midnight at a local hospital. Born March 18 1890 she would have turned 36 on Thursday. Survived by husband Frank and five daughters Eugenia Dorothy Frances Ruth Mildred Talley. Funeral at St Paul M E church Randleman with Rev S T Barker officiating. Burial in church cemetery.

Bess Farmer Talley Frank Talley Randleman Talley St. Paul M. E Eugenia Dorothy Frances Ruth Mildred Talley St. Paul M. E. Church of Randleman S. T. Barker

Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Marsh Held at Fairfield

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Marsh 68 were held at Fairfield church with Rev. Co W Jones officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Marsh wife of T F Marsh of Springfield died Monday after a yearlong decline in health. Pallbearers included J E Hayworth M Woodell C M Guilds John Jester J L Bowers and J A Hutchens. Flower bearers were Mrs J E Hayworth Mrs C M Thomas Miss Gladys Yarborough and Miss Clara Lowe.

Mary Marsen Fairfield Church Co. W. Jones John Jester J. L. Bowers J. A. Hutchens J. E. Hayworth C. M. Thomas Gladys Yarborough Clara Lowe

Oakland adventurer's ashes to scatter near Grant treasure

Eugene C May 68 a chemist and explorer dies after failing to recover the sunken treasure of the Schooner Grant off the Auckland Islands in 1866. He sought the Ballarat bullion and dust with plans to reattempt from Australia and California. F. P. Simpson plans to carry May's ashes to Auckland for a final expedition.

Oakland Calif Eugene C May Pacific Grant Auckland Islands Ballarat Australia England Aucklands California F. P. Simpson Mexico Pancho Villa France

Tribute Paid by Supreme Court for Late Judge Brown

Raleigh March 17 AP Chief Justice Stacy led the North Carolina Supreme Court in a bench memorial for George H. Brown former associate justice who died in Washington NC His 16 years on the court produced opinions in 44 volumes and enriched state law The court adjourned out of respect to his memory and noted his lasting impact on bench and bar.

Raleigh George H. Brown North Carolina Supreme Court W. P. Stacy Brown Washington, N. C Stacey Washington, D. C Supreme Court

Mrs H W McCain Guest of Mrs Howard Herring in Wilson

Mrs H W McCain visits Mrs Howard Herring at her Wilson home as a guest, sharing social time and hospitality with local acquaintances.

H. W. McCain Howard Herring Wilson

Saint Patrick Said to Aid San Juan Crisis

In San Juan Puerto Rico on March 17 AP reports a legend that Saint Patrick helped rid a district of a plague of ants and worms in 1536. The tale, told by devout residents, claims the infestation endangered families and infants during that era.

San Juan ST. Patrick P. R Patrick Ireland

Forsyth Farmer Dies At Home Near Here

Forsyth county farmer David P. Glascoe died at his home near Bunkers Hill after a two year illness including heart trouble and pneumonia. He was 70, born August 15 1855, survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth Robertson and six children, with a brother and sister in Winston-Salem. Funeral at Bunkers Hill Primitive Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 p.m. burial in church cemetery.

David P. Glascoe Forsyth County Bunkers Hill Mr. Glascoe John B Feebie Glascoe Mary Elizabeth Robertson J. H Clyde Glascoe W. M. Hedgecoe J. R. Davis C. B. Davis J. J. Teague J. M. Glascoe R. A. Brown Winston-Salem Bunkers Hill Primitive Baptist Church Neese Davis Lewis Pyrtle

Country Doctor Cram Cares for President’s Father in Plymouth

Vermont doctor Albert M. Cram has served as Colonel John C. Coolidge’s physician for years, treating the ailing father of the president at his Plymouth home. The routine has brought heavy publicity and numerous letters from correspondents seeking medical advice and remedies.

Plymouth John C. Coolidge Green Mountain Albert M. Cram Coolidge Boston Cram Bridgewater Washington George Washington Roxbury Montpelier

Police report shows 208 arrests with 13 dismissed in High Point

The High Point monthly police department report to the city council tallies 208 arrests in the past month and only 13 were dismissed in municipal court. Council members praised the record, noting arrests occur where there is a reason and reflect proper policing rather than arbitrary action.

High Point

Council Hearing Clarifies Hog Ordinance Details

A delegation asked the city council to explain the newly passed hog ordinance requiring hogs kept 300 feet from inhabited places. Officials stated hogs spread disease and raising a hog costs as much as buying pork, and the delegation sought information rather than debate.

Joe Worth

Latest Paris Styles Sent by Air to Atlanta Fashion Flight

MITCHEL FIELD NY March 17 The latest in Paris styles packed in five cases left by airplane at 730 am for Atlanta Ga. The 800 mile flight is expected to take nine hours with half hour stops at Langley Field VA and Fayetteville NC A New York department store chartered the plane for the fashion flight to an affiliated store in Atlanta Captain Roscoe Turner piloted the craft a mechanic and one passenger were aboard.

Mitchel Field N. Y Paris Atlanta Langley Field Fayetteville N. C New York

Methodist Women Endorse Volstead Act Meeting

Missionary Council session in Raleigh adjourned after business closed. Methodist women backed the Volstead Act this morning.

Women Plan Cooperation With Law Enforcement Conven tion

The Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adjourned after adopting strong resolutions backing the Volstead act and outlining cooperation with a national law enforcement convention in Washington April 11 to 13. The council, representing 300,000 women, approved a near one million dollar budget and named officers for the next four years incl uding Mrs. W. A. Newell as social service head and Miss Sara Estelle Haskin as secretary of literature.

Raleigh Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church South W. A. Newell Mount Airy Social Service Henry W. Peabody Massachusetts Woman’s National Committee Washington B. W. Lopscomb Nashville Sara Estelle Haskin Hume R. Steele E. B. Chappell Missionary Voice Nat Rollins Abileen Texas General Conference Home Foreign and Oriental Work

Ordinance Prohibiting Parking on Lindsay Street

City council instructed the attorney to draft an ordinance banning parking on one side of Lindsay street from Broad to English streets. The move stems from daytime workers parking along the street by a nearby factory. Likely parking will shift to the west side where houses exist. The council proposed new spaces between High and railroad and between Tomlinson and Oak streets.

Lindsay Street Broad English High Street Tomlinson Street Oak Street

Argentina Drawn in Davis Tennis Draw Pairing

Argentina was the first country drawn in the Davis tennis draw at the Pan American Union. Secretary Kellogg drew the first number from the bowl. Argentina will face Hungary in the European section of the draw.

Argentina Washington Mar Pan American Union Kellogg Hungary

Mayor appoints a commission to study contract

City officials form a commission to review an ongoing contract as tensions rise over potential rate increases or selling assets. The move signals a serious situation with possible financial repercussions for residents and the municipality.

Commission to report on tapping power lines for lighting

City council authorized Mayor Moffitt to appoint a three member lighting commission to study the High Point NC Public Service Company contract and compare with other cities. Members Joe Worth, Sennen, and Fred N Tate were named with a council member and a large electricity user. reports due after April meeting.

Moffitt High Point North Carolina Public Service Company Joe Worth Sennen North Darling Public Service Company Fred N. Tate Public Service Company Highm

New Bank Opens Here Tomorrow

The Hood System Industrial Bank opens here tomorrow at 9 am, a local venture under Hood Finance corporation of Goldsboro. Officials say it will benefit the people in many ways as similar banks operate in other parts of the state.

Hood System Industrial Bank Hood Finance Corporation Goldgbere

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plan of Labor Department Nora Wade The North Carolina Trade Association Twin City Doughton Mary Marsh Smedley Butler San Diego Andolonel Alexander Williams Marine Corps Butler Williams San Diego Marine Base Davy Jones Forsyth Farmer Lasi U. S Vermont Dr. Cram Council For Information Missionary Council Woman’s Committee Lindsay St Commission
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