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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
Reports from the Commercial Club show canvassing teams actively securing Chamber of Commerce memberships. Old members renewals boost confidence as firms and individuals are urged to join by Saturday noon. directors allow new members to set donation amounts.
Jackson March 6 Governor Russell urged the Mississippi house to concur with the senate’s ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Supporters predicted Mississippi would become the 26th state to act favorably while anti suffrage leaders doubted a change in votes could overturn last month’s 10 to 25 defeat. The lower house was to vote on the senate resolution ratifying the amendment later today.
Delaware news report cites the House expected to vote today on a resolution to ratify the proposed suffrage amendment. The measure was reported out by the House committee on revised statutes yesterday. The Senate plans no action until the lower branch disposes of the measure.
Daytona Beach report says Mrs Maud K Boynton Smith married P D Gold Jr at her winter home in Sea Breeze. Dr Roberts Stuart McArthur, former Calvary Baptist pastor and new Baptist World Alliance president, officiated.
In Lumberton on March 31 a tin can whisky still of five gallon capacity was seized at the home of Zeke Sutton a colored resident of Recorder FE M Britt's plantation. Zeke his wife Mary and John McKay were arrested. They were tried before Recorder Britt with Zeke sentenced to one year on the roads Mary to one year in jail and John to four months on the roads.
United Shoe Machinery of Massachusetts was enjoined in district court from enforcing gag clauses in pre 1914 contracts after the Clayton act passage.
Guilford county prepares to open its new courthouse on West Market Street. The program includes a building presentation by architect Harry Barton and remarks by A. M. Scales and others. The old courthouse is being vacated. the new jail sits atop the building as transfers proceed.
A. E. Tate has been asked to join the central committee of the newly formed South eastern States association in Greensboro. The group aims to secure fair freight rates to boost southeastern ports and attract more business. If he accepts, Tate would represent Terra Carolina. The central committee will include four members from states with major ports.
Edwin Warfield former governor of Maryland died at his Baltimore home after a three month illness. He was 72 years old.
Retired Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske told a Senate committee the 1917 navy failed due to the head’s mental and temperamental traits and policies he pursued. He urged the public to demand a leader educated and open minded with a firm grasp of naval preparedness principles. Fiske advised reforms after years as senior adviser to the secretary of the navy and criticized past oversights before U.S. entry into war.
Five children were found dead in a tent near Mer Cipy Oklahoma with throats cut and heads crushed. Their mother Mrs Elmer Cowart lay nearby with her throat slashed as an axe razor and knife, all bloodstained, were found in the tent.
The Holston conference proposes a Christian censorship board for moving pictures to be presented to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Des Moines next May. Other Protestant churches are asked to cooperate in establishing the board.
More than 100 armed men attacked the Durrus police barracks seven miles south southwest of Bantry in County Cork last night. Rifles and petrol bombs were used. A portion of the building was blown up and policemen were wounded.
New York Cotton futures opened firm with May at 39.00, July 336.25, October 32.8060, December 32.02, January 313.45. Rain reports in the eastern belt spurred buying as Liverpool and domestic traders pushed prices higher to new season highs, advancing 47 to 60 points.
London March 31 The house of commons approved the second reading of the Irish home rule bill. The division stood 348 for and 94 against as the chamber backed the legislation.
Guilford county Democrats gather in Greensboro for a county convention at 11 o clock morning. Charles A Hines will call the meeting with A L Brooks presiding and resolutions likely to be formed. Women from Greensboro High Point and local colleges invited to attend.
Hearings on the warrant for the deportation of Ludwig A. WK. Martens, Russian soviet representative, opened at the department of labor under seal. Assistant Secretary Post named Immigration Inspector A. P. Shell to conduct the proceedings and the justice department filed a brief urging Martens' deportation. Former Senator Hardwick of Georgia represented the Soviet agent.
Wake Forest won 81 to 36 at home in a track meet yesterday. The Demon Deacons captured 10 firsts eight seconds and seven thirds across 13 events. Harper of Elon and Hickman of Wake Forest led individuals with 15 points each.
Former treasury secretary William G. McAdoo declares he is not seeking the Democratic nomination and says his campaign is not financed. He offers to back legislation requiring sworn financial disclosures from presidential candidates to curb money in politics and protect democracy.
President Wilson’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination was filed with the Georgia state committee for the April 20 primary. The petition, bearing 118 signatures, was filed by H. B. Bevier of Atlanta. Secretary Gardner notified Wilson, Lansing, and Reed to confirm if they wish to qualify under the rules.
White House officials said there was no information about the president's likely action on a petition filed in Atlanta to place his name on the Georgia primary ballot.
In Copenhagen on March 31 King Christian and the new Danish ministry reject a union compromise to avert a general strike. All classes hoard fuel and essentials while police quell early street protests as independent socialists join the majority in demanding action. The nationwide strike is set to begin Tuesday after the rejection.
March 31 noon, 5 629 shopmen across Norfolk and Western railways walked out in sympathy with over 1 000 clerks. The largest bloc, 3 200 workers of all crafts, halted at East Roanoke shops.
Population statistics released by the census bureau show Concord North Carolina with 9 908 residents an increase of 1 188 or 13 6 percent over the 1910 figure.
Washington on March 31 the War Department offered surplus building equipment and supplies to cities devastated by recent storms. E Morse director of sales telegraphed placers and postmasters of over twenty municipalities urging direct communication for mutual reconstruction gains.
High Point residents who have not yet listed their taxes receive a 10 day extension from Tax Lister Pickett. Listing was to end today but crowds and notice issues prompted the grace period. After the extension, unpaid taxes incur double the amount. Pickett operates from W. C. Jones office at Main and English streets.
The High Point chamber of commerce will move into its new South Main Street quarters next to Quality Shoe Store. The move aims to give the city modern offices with an information bureau and farmer guests offered free ice water during visits. A local secretary is sought, with candidates from High Point likely to be favored.
Berlin reports focus on the Ruhr crisis as a general strike nears, with limited disorder so far. The Vossische Zeitung notes workers moving through Kibelfeld, while the Hagen strike is called off and 200 revolutionaries evacuated Dussel-Gort town hall amid tensions with authorities.
Essen March 31 The ultimatum for Ruhr valley workers to surrender arms and recognize government authority expired at noon today as Berlin threatened actions. Communist leaders say government troops have begun to move though reports vary. Workers exhibit ferment with contingents withdrawing from conservative towns and many troops seeking wages, paid to the front.
On March 31 Paris reports the German government asked to send troops to the Ruhr but the French government refused permission. The denial underscores ongoing tensions over occupation policies and regional security arrangements.
A Berlin dispatch reports Premier Mueller announcing to the national assembly that France dropped its demand for allied occupation of the neutral zone and agreed to permit Germany a two to three week period to deploy a strong force for restoring order under certain conditions.
A Budapest newspaper reports a widespread Turkish revolution outbreak directed against the Allies, with Constantinople remaining quiet, according to a Basle dispatch to a local news agency.
A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. A Lowe. The birth announces a new son in the family.
The High Point Business and Professional Women's club held its third meeting in Wesley Memorial church with Miss Lillian Massey presiding. YWCA organizer Miss Skinner addressed the group, praising the club and urging immediate steps to establish a YWCA presence in High Point.
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