24 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
1
Captain Harris Laning, assistant chief of the bureau of navigation, testified before the senate investigating committee describing virtual chaos in the navy department at the time the United States entered the war.
Hearings before the interstate commerce commission consider using Shorts property accounts as a base for road valuation and other data to fix railroad values. International and Great Northern counsel defends accounting practices while navy officials discuss planning delays and policy approval issues under Secretary Daniels.
Washington reports Bainbridge Colby will sign a state department note to Britain and France urging the expulsion of Turks from Europe. The United States seeks an independent Armenia with maximal territorial reach and insists settlements guarantee canal access and limit belligerent claims in the Near East.
Ruth McAnally widow of Charles W. McAnally died at 3 a m at her son Dr J W McAnallys home 18 South Main Street after several weeks illness She was 84 born in Stokes County and had lived in Richmond VA most of life Funeral to be in Richmond with services tomorrow She leaves one sister Mrs Andrew Joyce of Danville and numerous children including Dr Samuel A McAnally R P McAnally Charles B McAnally Mrs A J Martin Mrs G G Wall Mrs C J Prinele Mrs John Sledge Mrs Hanes Lenville Mrs Vaughn and Dr J W McAnally of High Point
Jule Fagg, a white man, was found guilty of disorderly conduct and breach of peace language. He paid a $5 fine plus costs, while judgment on the breach of peace charge was suspended upon paying costs. Mary Leach and Bessie McCuller shared costs after the witness was found equally guilty. N W Copeland paid costs for operating an untagged automobile truck. E T Harmon case on hogpen decision continued to Friday.
The High Point Business and Professional Women’s club held its first meeting at Wesley Memorial church. Miss Lillian Massey presided as the group adopted its constitution and by laws, set annual dues at two dollars or five dollars for sustaining or honorary members, and discussed plans including anticipated YWCA organizer arrival.
New York cotton futures opened steady with March at 41.40 to 40.25, May 38.50, July 35.80, October 32.40, and December 31.60. The market stayed highly unsettled after a sensational March break at the open, first sale 41.49, second 40.25, a 2.55 point drop and 293 points from yesterday’s high, with mixed moves elsewhere and active positions shifting around.
Baltimore March 24 A. T. Carozza, a wealthy contractor, saw his Catonsville country home saved when watch man Thomas Kennedy prevented admission by men in police and soldier uniforms. The incident shielded a liquor stock valued at 75,000 dollars early today.
Reports from Wesel at the Rhine indicate government forces hold the town after heavy fighting. More than 100 wounded and about 62 killed are noted as former service members debate aid. The I W W reportedly seeks veterans, arguing government aid is insufficient.
Reports say 15 000 enemy troops faced by government forces in Berne region. Casualties reported include 462 killed and about 15 wounded.
Telegrams from Berlin say independent socialists seek key portfolios as a new German cabinet formation nears. Water and electric service remain out in Berlin as strikes and turmoil continue. armed Spartacists are reportedly held in check while the government pursues a softer line toward traitors.
Washington March 24 President Wilson made his first trip outside Washington since the fall accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson. He drove into Virginia as far as Alexandria without fanfare and stayed away for under two hours.
Salisbury March 24 Mrs Francis Fisher Tieran known as Christian Reid died at her home at 7 am from double pneumonia. Born 1846 in Salisbury she was daughter of Col Charles Fisher Confederate officer. She became Catholic later and received Notre Dame Laetare medal in 1909. A prolific writer she authored over 40 novels and was famed for The Land of the Sky.
London dispatch says a Moscow communique reports more than 16 000 anti Bolshevik soldiers found frozen to death on the Steppes. The Steppes extend across southeastern Russia and the western Adriatic provinces.
Sergeant John McWinney of the 44th Coast Artillery at Camp Jackson was killed and Truck Driver Fox of the same outfit was mortally injured when a military truck slid on a steep hill on Cerves Street and rammed into a concrete trolley pole pinning both men between the pole and the truck.
A telegram from John N. Lewis of the United Mine Workers to Thomas T. Brewster chair of the operators committee suggests that the joint wage scale committee for the central bituminous coal field meet Monday in New York to draft a new wage agreement.
A. D Towell Wayne County public welfare superintendent his wife and their son were injured when their car overturned near Dr. Crawford’s home west of Goldsboro. Mrs Howell suffered a crushed arm and serious facial injuries while Mr Towell and their son escaped serious harm.
N B Whitfield, charged with assault on his daughter Mrs Minnie Thar rington, was acquitted of the assault charge and bound over on incest to the superior court after a Nash county hearing before Judge Fr Austin. He posted bail and was released pending his head helder in the higher court. A large county crowd attended the trial at Nashville court house.
Mrs FE V McKinnis of St Louis testifies mental irresponsibility from gas exposure in France to seek acquittal for her husband a former army captain accused of bringing stenographer Ethel Botts to California in violation of the Mann Act.
In Copenhagen on Saturday burglars entered Prince Bismarck’s mausoleum at Friedrichsruh and stole silver wreaths from the casket. Two suspects dressed in field army uniforms were arrested at Büchen, about 15 miles from Friedrichsruh.
Emporia Kansas March 24 denouncement of Governor Allen and the Kansas industrial relations court marked the closing session of a special conference of representatives from the Kansas Federation of Labor. Resolutions pledge labor and farmers to defeat in the coming election all supporters of retaining the industrial court law.
United States Senator Hoke Smith will use his name as a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in Georgia's presidential preference primary on April 20. His headquarters issued the announcement and said a statement outlining his platform would be released within a day or two.
Fire at the Royster Guano company mixing plant two miles from Macon burns a three story building and machinery. Materials worth about $60,000 are destroyed and other heavy losses occur. The incident occurred today as the plant’s operations were set ablaze.
Madrid March 24 A plan was agreed today to end the general railway strike that began yesterday. The government will pay companies for one month to raise wages while a definite solution to their economic troubles is sought.
Rev. Robert Carter Jett was formally raised to bishop of the Episcopal Church today. Rt. Rev. Daniel Sylvester Tuttle of Missouri consecrated him, with assistance from Bishop Darst of North Carolina.
Louisville records fifteen cases of sleeping sickness with three deaths, per the state board of health secretary. The outbreak is concentrated in Louisville as health officials respond.
A Chevrolet driven by W A Hedrick collided with a Buick carrying Mr Bryant at Willowbrook and Broad at 6 yesterday afternoon. Hedrick’s car sustained heavy damage with a broken front axle and a smashed wheel. Bryant’s car was undamaged. No injuries were reported.
High Point Rotary members attended an enjoyable Commercial Club luncheon yesterday evening. Dr. Houston Hiatt was principal speaker recounting the Greenville Rotary gathering and signaling several planned club actions for High Point in the coming months.
Dispatches report insurgents have captured Schleswig, naming Berlin as a key location. Cavalry regiment No. 1 saw officers taken prisoner as a self-styled committee of action takes control of Schleswig and surrounding territory.
The Hague March 24 a royal decree to parliament grants the island of Wieringen as a residence for the former German crown prince with conditions preserving existing arrangements. The decree is dated March 24.
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