30 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
1
Chicago reports 154 deaths from Sunday's tornadoes across eight states. Illinois losses reach 6 million, Ohio 2 million, Michigan 2 million, Georgia over 1 million. Initial death tallies in Georgia and Alabama total 50, with some earlier fatal reports corrected.
Atlanta reporters note Salvation Army workers moved quickly to La Grange and West Point after the Sunday tornado. Brigadier A W Crawford ordered Captain Alex Nicol and his wife from Atlanta to help Captain Bivens and Lieutenant Inglett, providing food shelter and assisting with tents and cots for the homeless and injured.
The funeral for Bernice Stone who died Saturday in Petersburg Virginia was held yesterday at his mother's home in Thomasville. Pastor Jes Tuttle officiated at the Main Street Methodist Episcopal church. Stone moved from Thomasville to Petersburg months ago but remained a cherished member of the community. He suffered heart disease. He leaves a widow three children and his parents with several siblings. Many friends attended the service and sent floral tributes.
Chicago bankers will lend 166 million dollars in 1920 to home builders to tackle the housing shortage. Part of the fund will be available immediately to help tornado victims rebuild their homes.
Paris officials say France shares President Wilson’s aim for the largest possible Armenian state and the expulsion of Turks from Constantinople, aligning with U.S. policy on the Turkey and Armenia question.
The New York state assembly judiciary committee reports five socialist members are unfit and should have their seats vacated. It states they are not obedient to US and New York laws, not desirous of the country’s welfare, and not in accord with its government and institutions.
Cotton futures in New York opened steady with May at 38&85, July 6.10, October 32.72, December 32.60, and January offered 231.4 higher. Liverpool cables fell on exchange declines while gains in old crop months supported prices as southern weather improved profit-taking. Early losses narrowed and a steady tone emerged as active months sold 15 to 19 points below last night’s close, with May and October rebounding.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a wealthy Philadelphia heir, court martialed for desertion and failure to report for military service under the draft, was sentenced to five years in prison with hard labor at Governor's Island. His rights of citizenship are forfeited as a result of the conviction.
Copenhagen March 30 King Christian announced his refusal to comply with a social democrat ultimatum demanding the reinstatement of the Zahle ministry and other actions tied to the government crisis.
Chicago clerks stenographers and book keepers walk out for higher salaries, threatening city operations. Garbage handlers also striking, posing disruption to municipal services.
Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo told the Senate committee that the Atlantic fleet, refreshed by Cuban winter drills in 1917, was well trained though understaffed. He said no written war plan existed but missions included instant service and coastal protection. Admiral Fletcher added escort force weaknesses from rough seas during the Antilles convoy incident.
The High Point chamber of commerce membership drive began with four teams meeting at the Commercial club last night. Captains led canvassers who will seek to enlist every firm, corporation and individual in town this week, with a Wednesday 1 PM reports sessions and possible conclusion by week’s end.
DETROIT March 30 Officers of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and railway shop laborers were unofficially notified that the organization had been suspended by the American Federation of Labor. The action followed the union's refusal to relinquish jurisdiction over 30 members the federation said should belong to the carpenters union.
Dr Karl von Hefferich is reported to have assumed the office of chancellor in the new German government. The report underscores a key leadership transition shaping policy directions in Berlin.
A mob of about 40 men seized Grant Smith as officers transported him to the Paris jail and hanged him from a telegraph pole after ambushing officers and chasing him in automobiles. Local authorities pursued but failed to halt the mob.
The chamber of commerce received a letter from J W Bray division freight agent of the Southern railway requesting a list of members considering attending the national foreign trade convention in San Francisco California from May 12 to May 15. Bray will mail formal invitations to those considered attending.
New York dated report says Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the president, has adopted a boy and a girl whose father was killed in 1914. The children will live with their mother in Negotin Serbia while Mme Gronitch seeks more godmothers and aid in Texas and Oklahoma.
Beau Monde notes the wooly scarves that resemble shawls remain stylish into next summer. They proved popular this winter at St. Moritz and other cold weather resorts where sporty crowds favor them, and last summer women discovered their comfort for chilly evenings and graceful appearance.
Returns from municipal elections show labor party candidates prevailing in large towns. In Sioux City the labor candidate appears re-elected, while in Waterloo all but two union labor contenders won.
Chicago’s livestock market halted as 60,000 packing house workers face suspension during a strike by 900 feeders at the stock yards. An embargo blocked all animals from the yards while railroads divert thousands of cattle and hogs. Union leaders appeal to Washington for federal mediators after Judge Alschuler refuses to act without workers returning.
Memphis four year old Maurice R Priest Jr rides in airplanes with ease and even naps at 3000 feet while his father works as a photographer for a Memphis aerial company. The boy’s adventurous outings highlight a unique aviation lifestyle in the city.
Essen March 29. The central committee controlling anti government operations in the Ruhr has accepted all Berlin stipulations for a ceasefire and order, except the fourth condition on surrender of arms. The government, in replying to the communist demand, said its terms must be accepted by tomorrow.
Services at St Marys Episcopal church run daily at five. Rev Thomas L Trott delivers strong sermons stressing days and seasons, cleanup week, and the need for spiritual discipline alongside ordinary habits. He highlights observances of significant events and the crucifixion as central historical moments.
In municipal court yesterday afternoon D L F Stilley white man was tried and convicted of assaulting his mother Mrs Ellen Stilley Judge Kirkman fined him 99 dollars and the costs and sentenced him to 30 days on the county roads No appeal noted G C McQuague found not guilty of larceny Prosecution witness Robert Snipes taxed with costs Vester Coltrane and Frank Walden convicted of gambling each fined 5 dollars Roy Stiller guilty of language likely to breach the peace fined 15 dollars and costs Mrs J D Walden found not guilty of embezzlement
Consul Francis C. Stewart reports from Hamburg that the once busy port is a graveyard of idle ships and unmanned docks. He notes the Bismarck and Deutschland left as silent relics while crane and lift equipment sit unused, and regular services to Halland and the Americas have all but ceased as the free port remains dead.
Albany March 20. A letter sent to Will H. Hays warns that women members of New York state league of women voters will strike in the 4 election day if the legislature fails to act favorably on welfare bills. The message stresses cross party action.
A new society, dominated by intellectuals and professionals with low incomes, forms in Vienna to encourage barefootedness and plans to publicize shoeless appearances soon.
In Jackson Mississippi the senate ratified the federal amendment for woman suffrage overturning a prior rejection. Lieutenant Governor Castello presided and voted yes as suffrage leaders rush back to the capital to press the issue. The house session may be prolonged to try to finalize the action.
Miss Jane Skinner from Richmond will address the Business and Professional Woman's Club at Wesley Memorial church on forming a Y for High Point. She outlines an information week provisional committee and a future organization day, inviting all interested to join and learn more.
Citizens, urged by the state board of health and the Women’s Club, observe clean-up week across High Point. Workers remove debris from streets and yards, place discarded items at curbs, plant flowers, and plan a city-wide cleanup on Saturday to ensure Easter is the season’s cleanest yet.
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