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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
2
The March 25 1925 edition reports the governor broadening duties under the budget commission act while noting political allies may be estranged. It mentions Gloria Swanson’s return to New York after surgery and marriage, Tennessee probes a socialite’s visit to the Bennetts, and Borglum’s visits to Exington and Salisbury to discuss rotarian topics with a favorable impression.
The note says Col. Dennistoun's fortunes have not improved through marriage to Lady Carnarvon, suggesting the former wife's 23000 pound judgment is little. It also reports President Coolidge giving Mr. Woodlock a recess appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission, implying he does not rely on current earnings for a living.
Miss Julia Alexander announces her candidacy for governor of North Carolina placing the first female contender in the state’s political spotlight. The announcement signals a historic bid focused on advancing women in state leadership and governance.
Attorney General Brummitt says drivers of state automobiles need only use common sense and consider the public treasury. Reports say the Anti-Saloon League aims to back a reader for president. Coolidge announces no cabinet changes imminent, given Senate resistance.
The Japanese ambassador scorns any trouble between the United States and Japan. Tokyo replaced Hanishara in Washington due to his grave remarks but remains hopeful. the post is seen as an optimistic one.
The Charlotte Observer reports liquor mixed with gasoline causing numerous Sunday crashes. Courts react with a Guilford County jail term and Winston-Salem fines of 100 dollars for first offenses, escalating afterward. The piece questions enforcement of anti drunken driving laws and notes fatalities and maiming from alcohol related driving.
Editorial comments on the Senate’s treatment of President Coolidge’s economy drive and appointments. It notes repeated rejections of appointments like Warren and a New Yorker to the ICC, suggesting tension between the White House and Senate. The piece argues the public may view Senate actions as hampering presidential leadership and economy efforts.
Raleigh correspondent recounts Buck Duke plans to extend the Piedmont and Northern electric railway from Charlotte to Durham and perhaps to Morehead City. Durham is hopeful, citing realty options in Orange and Durham counties, but cautions that decades of optimism have faded before. The piece notes past sales of Greensboro property tied to the project and argues a definite plan is needed, yet suggests a clean, rapid transit could pay dividends if built someday.
The Raleigh Times comments on Tennessee's Poole bill, noting the legislature's aberration in responding to prodding. The piece frames legislative action as a misstep during a volatile moment, highlighting concerns about rights being set aside.
The piece critiques Tennessee lawmakers for endorsing creationist doctrine over scientific evolution, likening their stance to earlier decrees and accusing churchmen in politics of overstepping church-state separation. It argues legislators capitulated to fundamentalists for political gain and undermines informed policy.
March 26 1925 Perey Gray Camp No 6 United Spanish War Veterans Greensboro NC invites veterans widows and orphans of the Spanish War Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition to an open get together at Guilford courthouse commissioners room The adjutant John H Davis Room 205 Guilford County Courthouse requests responses from those unable to attend and promises information beneficial to attendees and eligible pensions.
Davidson March 25 The Philosophy club new literary organization gathers undergraduates and faculty at Davidson College. Weekly meetings cover philosophy topics with a spring program focusing on the mind body relationship. New initiates include C. M. S. McIlwaine M.S. Beall A. N. Norfleet Tom C. Barr R. B. Parker Clarence E. Houston and A. L. H. Hollingsworth.
Washington March 25 crop and weather conditions across the southern states show mild fair weather aiding farm work with rains in the coast district. Virginia and North Carolina report blooms and good moisture. Tennessee notes mild growth. Separately High Point council changed the old Lexington road name joining North Maine street to Lexington avenue, with petitions from 63 property owners backing East and West Lexington avenues.
London's Westminster Abbey hosts a state funeral for the Marquis of Curzon attended by representatives of three kings four queens the prime minister cabinet members and foreign ambassadors. A Kedleston Hall oak casket led the procession from Carlton House Terrace followed by wreaths and floral emblems as mounted police and public figures filled the abbey.
In New Orleans on March 25 the cotton market opened steady with early trades up three to seven points as Liverpool cables arrive. Dry weather and stable barometer suggested no immediate changes, with May reaching 15.46 and July 25.70 while October touched 24.67. By the end of the first half hour, prices held steady near the highs awaiting today’s weevil emergence report.
The New York Cotton market opened steady with a decline of five points on March, generally 2 to 7 points lower. Active months rose 11 to 13 points above yesterday's close as Wall Street and local sellers cover amid continued drought in the Southwest and weak stock and grain tones. Liverpool edged lower with trade steadiness giving way to declines due to increased spot selling and American selling.
Wall Street today shows buying orders pushing representative industrials higher by one to four points. American Car and Foundry rose four points to 314, Gulf States Steel gained 2 1 2 over last close, and U S Steel advanced about one point. Rock Island and New Haven led a recovery among lower priced rail shares.
Charles F. Southard of the Eye Sight Conservation council of America lectured in four public schools on eye health and the hazards of poor vision. He spoke during a southern trip to cities with populations over 5,000, highlighting early vision conservation and protective practices. The program aims to educate parents, teachers, and pupils, with federal and private partners assisting nationwide.
Tests by the United States Public Health Service show 37 percent with vision below standard. The Eye Sight Conservation council deems these results deplorable and a neglect of eyesight in the nation’s schools, aligning with conclusions from other investigations.
Mrs. Mary C Greer 53 native of Davidson County died after a brief illness in a High Point hospital. Wife of A N Greer she leaves brothers James E and R A Foust and sisters Mrs J P Perdue Mrs Robert Church and Mrs Frank Smith. Funeral services at Primitive Baptist church Mechanicsville with burial at the church cemetery.
A kettle containing gasoline ignited at the High Point Steam Laundry around 3 PM today. Firemen were called but the blaze was checked before they arrived. C. E. Fowler sustained minor facial and hand burns when the kettle was opened and the flames escaped. The cause remains unknown and steam reportedly extinguished the fire.
Ninety new talesmen were summoned to Hartford superior court on March 25 for the second day of Gerald Chapman’s trial. He is charged with killing Patrolman James J. Skelly in New Britain on October 12 after a jail break. Eight jurors had been seated from 86 examined. seven more are needed to begin the trial, with the defense holding eight peremptory challenges and the prosecution 21.
Alcorn faced a peremptory challenge count of four, with the record noting the figure after the defense restricted further attempts. The brief highlights the procedural tally rather than broader trial context.
Raleigh March 25 Frank Nash of Raleigh present assistant attorney general Charles Ross of Lillington and William L Vaughn of Washington were named by Attorney General Dennis G Brummitt as assistants under the authority of the 1925 general assembly Ross will be assigned to the highway department Nash or Vaughn to the revenue department undecided Nash and Ross were candidates for the attorney generalship in the democratic primary Ross runner up to Brummitt but declined to enter a second race
Mrs Fifi Porter Stillman wife of James A Stillman president travels to Milwaukee denying a divorce filing and says she will not reconcile She checked into a hotel as Mrs James A Stillman and cites friends urged a visit to local mud baths An appeal reportedly anticipated to NY Supreme Court to overturn a 1921 verdict declaring Guy Stillman James A Stillman’s legitimate son not of Fred Beauvais an Indian guide
Martine Smith of Wallburg died at his home at 12 o clock after a short illness of organic heart disease. He was 56 and a farmer, survived by his widow two sons Harper and Ivey two daughters Mrs Stella Olesby of High Point and Miss Treva Smith two brothers Harper and Jasper of Missouri and sister Mrs J S Bodenheimer of High Point R F D No 4. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at Abbott's Creek Primitive Baptist church at 1 o clock conducted by Elders C A Davis and M M Williard. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Parker will enter Burrus clinic tomorrow for an operation to remove his tonsils.
Mr and Mrs J R Varner express gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and kindness shown during illness and death of their sister, conveying appreciation and comfort from the community support.
Annual meeting of the Mutual Building and Loan Association will be held at 105 W. Washington St. at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday April 1 1925 to elect officers and handle any business brought before the stockholders.
The Enterprise states Frank Wood, tried in police court yesterday, is not the son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Wood. The defendant, it is understood, resides below Trinity in Randolph county.
The Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, opened in Washington with delegates from all southern churches in DC Maryland and Virginia. Voting on church unity was ordered by ballot.
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