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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
3
Washington March 27 AP confirms Thomas F Woodlock of New York as a senate member ending a year long controversy around his appointment. The confirmation clears the way for his service in the chamber.
The Senate approved Woodlock's nomination by 52 to 25 after late shoring by several southern and western senators. Opposition argued he was not a Democrat and too aligned with Wall Street, while supporters cited regional balance and defense by Interstate Commerce Commission Chair Watson.
AP reports the House Commerce Committee will begin hearings on coal legislation next Tuesday. The move signals initial scrutiny of proposed rules affecting the coal industry and energy policy.
O C Hadden, formerly with Pilot Life Insurance Co for two years, has accepted a role in Clinard Electric Co's lighting fixture department. The change shifts his professional focus from insurance to electrical manufacturing.
The New York Giants arrive in Tampa to resume the 1924 World Series quarrel with the Washington Senators. Walter Johnson will start the first of three scheduled battles as McGraw’s 1926 club eyes a win. Other teams and players train in Florida with interclub tilts and practice notes from St Petersburg to Fort Myers.
In Hot Springs New York lightweight Ross from Syracuse defeated Charlie Rodrigue of New Orleans in ten rounds. In Tampa Florida Kid Peck from St Petersburg defeated Jakie Melman of Columbus in ten. Dayton Ohio’s Shifty Dando beat Johnny Simpson of San Antonio in ten. Chicago’s Bud Taylor defeated Doc Snell of Tacoma in twelve.
In East Chicago Calla Han stops Bobby Barrett of Philadelphia in a boxing match, delivering a knockout in the reported round. The fight showcased Han's striking power as the crowd watched in Chicago.
Baltimore fighter Louis Kaplan, known as Kid Kaplan, defeated Chicago's Tommy Herman in a 12 round featherweight championship bout. Kaplan secured a decision, retaining the world title amid a hard fought contest in Baltimore.
Syracuse report states Bushy Graham of Utica defeated Johnny Rosen of New York by knockout in a notable boxing match. The result adds another knockout win for Graham as spectators watched at a Syracuse venue.
Hollywood column notes Jack Ma Lone of St Paul defeats Everett Strong of Omaha in a closely contested match, with a 10 round decision highlighting endurance and skill.
North Carolina Guilford County Superior Court case John L. Simpson versus Beulah Simpson announces an action for an absolute divorce on adultery. Defendant must appear before the Clerk on April 24, 1926, at Greensboro Superior Court to answer the complaint. M W Gant Clerk Superior Court. This March 18, 1926.
High Point College observes the second annual Society Day of the Artemesian Literary Society. Students dress in colors and a program in the auditorium features May Frazier on the purpose of the society, a duet by Vincannon and Leo Sowell, and Rev. Tom A. Sykes delivering the principal address.
Mrs. W. Martin, president of the Hesaseers Woman's club, received a telegram from Henry Ford expressing regrets that he cannot attend or participate in an upcoming event. The message notes Ford’s apologies and his inability to be present.
Mr. Ford shows strong interest in the revival of the old tig dances and has received an invitation to attend a Greensboro affair accompanying the grand ball of olden days to be staged in the city on April 8.
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