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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1919

Page

4

Wickersham Defends Continued U S Role in Europe

Former attorney general George W. Wickersham urges against isolation, arguing American military aid created shared responsibility with Allied powers for victory. He says retreat would abandon allies during a crucial moment and backs a League of Nations framework with possible amendments.

America Europe George W. Wickershaw United States New York City Germany Briisia France Italy Japan League of Nations

Own Your Own Home campaign urged by labor department

The department of labor proposes an Own Your Own Home campaign to promote citizenship through home ownership. Local committees would gather data on building conditions and financing, run publicity, and assist hopeful buyers while urging broader public education on ownership benefits.

Department of Labor

Wyoming appoints first official pioneer historian

A Wyoming elected historian will visit pioneer families to capture early state days. The appointee, a woman with a 160 acre farm, has served as deputy treasurer and director of the state workmen's compensation department. The effort aims to preserve pioneer character and memories as modern life grows. The piece notes the importance of recording these tales for national heritage and urges other states to follow Wyoming’s example. The second item comments on suffrage canvassers in Cleveland facing resistance from women, likening it to Bolshevik agitation and criticizing the radical rhetoric surrounding the movement.

William Bell And The League Editorial Clash

The Raleigh Times editorial links Senator Borah with William Jennings Bryan over the league of nations. Borah plans a referendum on the league on Congress opening day to test public sentiment and challenge opponents. Taft and Wickersham back amendments, while Bryan aligns near Lodge on proposed changes.

Congress

Republican Objections to Financing and Domestic Struggles

Morris argues comfortable couples cannot contribute the dollar due to provisions addressing objections. He says husbands control finances and wives lack spending power, warning Republicans that compromise means death. He condemns hen-peeking policy and calls for shared labor and profits in marriages amid national debates on nationalism versus internationalism. Beans fall about 40 percent, reducing consumer desirability.

Roll of Honor lists 444 names from A E F

Army casualty lists issued today show 444 names including Died of disease Perry A Lucas Route Two Hobgood and Jesse A Vernon Route Three Madison among North Carolina entries. Wounded slightly Frank Debnani Spring Hope is named among those listed.

North Carolina Perry A. Lucas Hobgood Jesse A. Vernon Madison Frank Debnani Spring Hope

Fort Sheridan Recall first subscriber is Wilson

President Wilson signed subscription blank number one for the Fort Sheridan Recall a new wartime paper for wounded at United States General Hospital No 28 Fort Sheridan Illinois Secretary Tumulty communicated the President’s wishes to the surgeon general’s office in Washington. The piece also recounts a nocturnal secret service scene aboard a tug with two spies attempting to seize a lighter but failing to do so.

IEN Kaiser Bill Wilhelm Sam Teuton Washington Wilson Joseph P. Tumulty Fort Sheridan United States General Hospital No Ilinois Medical Department of the Army Tumulty White House Kk. M. Patterson Surgeon General Terra Sanda

High Point Calls Primary and City Elections for 1919

City of High Point NC council adopts resolution ordering a primary and municipal election for mayor and four wards. New registration books issued. registrars and judges named for each ward. Polling places listed: First ward Back of Banking Co Washington, Second ward City Hall Jordan, Third ward Jarrell Hotel South Main.

L. J. Ingram J. L. Sechrest John Farrow J. L. Parrish D. 5. Gurley W. D. Simmons A. B. Horney A R. Hammer Zz. M. Silman Frank Brown Cy. B. Embler R. H. Sechrest Back of Home Banking Co Washington Street City Hall Jordan Street Jarrell Hotel South Main Street

Waterworks Improvements bid notice High Point NC

Sealed proposals for waterworks improvements in High Point North Carolina will be opened at 7 30 p m in April by the Mayor and Board of Councilmen Plans cover a brick and concrete filter building a coagulating basin a tower and tank an auxiliary raw water pumping station and related piping Bids may be per section or lump sum A $30 deposit for plans and specs and a 5 percent certified check accompany each bid The city may reject any bid and reserves rights to select the best offer.

City of High Point N. C

Bolshevik Movement Formally Launched in Buffalo

The Bolshevik movement began in Buffalo with a workers soldiers sailors and farmers soviet proposing a four hour day and meetings in city provided buildings. The Buffalo mayor issued no permit for a parade and the movement’s early start stalled, hindering its planned public display.

Voices of thanks from missionary societies express appreciation

The ladies of Wesley Memorial and South Main churches thank the Enterprise for notices and write ups of the recent Missionary Conference. Signed by several organizers: Mrs. W. S. O'Neal, Mrs. J. W. Kearns, Mrs. J. W. Willson, and Mrs. J. W. Clinard.

Wesley Memorial South Main Churches

Autov Mishap for Margaret Wilson During Concert

Paris March 26. Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of President Wilson had her automobile stolen while she performed a concert at Aisne le Duc for American troops. Military police trace the theft to several American soldiers and are pursuing them.

Paris Margaret Wilson Wilson Aisne-le-Duc

Post Office Urges Addressing Registered Mail to Recipient

Washington, March 20. Com plaints of improper delivery of registered mail matter have prompted the post office department to instruct postmasters to belier to addressee only.

Washington Post Office Department

City Council Orders 1919 Election Registration Schedule

The 1919 primary and municipal elections and charter amendments will follow state law. Registration opens March 24 at 7 am and closes April 26 at sunset with weekly registrar hours March 25 to April 26, plus Saturday polling dates March 29 and April 5 12 19 and 26 from 7 am to sunset. R L Pickett City Clerk.

Southside Rankin Street Fowit

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