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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1926
Page
4
A devotional on Jesus prayer for unity among believers. It notes dissension and vanity among followers hinder evangelism, urges loyalty to truth without prejudice, and prays for a church-wide surrender to God to foster world unity.
The state strictures on liquor remain strong. Officials say tonic beer cannot be sold in North Carolina even if permitted elsewhere. The Volstead framework is upheld with no legal channel for home whiskey or 3.75 percent beer. Dry status likely endures regardless of national changes.
Yesterday High Point rejected a proposal already submitted once before and supported by a strong majority. The text notes no new changes, suggests turnout affected the result, and credits Greensboro efforts for a county wide tax to fund an eight month term.
The article argues over senatorial endorsement of Italy's debt settlement. Supporters say terms must be accepted to avoid nothing. Critics oppose aiding Mussolini and funding fascist oppression, with a Senate showdown testing loyalties among Protestant, Masonic lawmakers.
The note links Oscar J. Coffin to succession as professor of journalism at the University of North Carolina, following Gerald W. Johnson’s June 1 resignation to join the Baltimore Sun. Coffin, editor of the Raleigh Times for a decade, is “under consideration” though no official approval exists.
Rev. Mr. Abernethy contends that the reports of his drinking and high marriages are exaggerated. He denies the accusations, insisting his conduct has been proper and within church standards.
The Wilmington neighborhood reveals a brutal moonshine crime. J. W. Bell, a free lance raider, lies sightless and fatally wounded in a swamp near Cape Fear, found after missing since Monday. A shot through the eyes left him without sight and near death, powder burns marking his face. Bell’s attackers remain at large, with authorities urged to pursue and prosecute.
A German man reportedly received $45,000 for fasting forty four days. The remark suggests if Germany could fast for the same period with equal success the republic could more easily pay its war debt.
A New York grand jury urges appointing proctors to advise high school students and curb moral drift. It also backs restricting jewelry in public, and banning toy pistols to reduce robberies and temptations. The piece critiques overreach and notes mischief rather than real violence in schools.
An editorial arguing North Carolina will surpass Florida in development, highlighting Gulf Coast hotel plans by Chicago capital, a $2 million Jump-Off Mountain hotel, and rail backers like Illinois Central Seaboard. It praises Western NC prospects, natural resources, and agricultural and industrial potential, predicting a statewide growth surge.
The article outlines Rudolph Valentino seeking a divorce in Paris under Indiana law, with Natatha Rambova as the stage name of his wife Winifred Shaughnessy who was adopted by the De Wolfe family and later connected to Richard Hudnut. It also tells of Wesley Schurman, a Westfield newsboy who saved runaway horses and was given a nickel as thanks. A novelist notes mystery stories captivate the public for fear.
State officer states North Carolina not in Camp Belt dispute and calls move a mistake that could fuel evasions of the law. Brewers plan to proceed with a non intoxicating tonic despite opposition. Pabst and Busch analyses debate content and potential market. Tobacco production figures cited to challenge grower sign up claims.
Chicago reporters clash over the palatability and health claims of a 3.75 health booster tonic beer tied to Pabst Brewery licensing. Some call it medicine, others see a beer-like beverage with molasses color and a bitter aftertaste, while one favorable reporter praises its strength over Canadian brews.
The county outcome shows a school tax measure approved, while High Point voters rejected it. Officials note it would have shifted taxes countywide without a local bond. The page emphasizes High Point’s unique defeat of a nonbond tax adjustment measure.
Plaintiff counsel H B Buford questioned why the report was delayed if contents were unknown. Mr Joyner replied that the first report omitted startling disclosures, fueling belief the commission’s findings were incomplete.
In Raleigh on March 31 AP report says Judge I M Meekins planned private talks with Aaron Sapiro and W T Joyner after proposing the court may appoint a receiver if needed for tobacco association interests. Counsel asked for more time to study the law and the judge set tomorrow morning for responses.
Captain Bruce Carraway, a well known local figure, will speak over radio station WMBF in Miami Beach tonight at 8 15 oclock. A telegram to Fred N. Tate confirms his topic as North Carolina with her wonderful activities and industries.
A long night letter to Mr. Tate notes tourists' keen interest in North Carolina and asks for literature about local enterprises to share with residents and travelers in southern states. Captain Carraway campaigns for John W. Davis and is praised as a fine speaker. Tate redirects the telegram to Frank Sizemore of the chamber of commerce and asks for no further lengthy letters.
The Caraway bill to prohibit grain and cotton futures transactions advances after a favorable committee report. The measure would restrict futures dealings to those who swear they actually possess the required commodities and meet oath requirements.
The agriculture committee reported on grain and cotton futures problems and urged penalties for those dealing in futures and for telegraph firms handling orders. It described injurious effects of futures trading and stated that someone should be imprisoned for the present condition of agriculture.
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