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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
4
London reports the Allied Supreme Council endorses a 37 year bond scheme with five percent interest plus a sinking fund to meet reparations. The plan avoids fixed large annuities while securing payments in line with Germany’s industrial capacity.
Paris dispatch reports French general staff outlines call for exclusive use of white troops in occupying the Ruhr. Two Moroccan units that departed Mayence for Düsseldorf are reassigned to garrison elsewhere.
The Allied supreme council discussed naval pressure on Germany after consulting Admiral Beatty and Admiral Grasset. They evaluated guarantees to Germany, the Ruhr occupation option, and four blockade scenarios while Premier Briand praised Hughes note seeking clear German proposals. Berlin reported Hughes' note delivery to Dr Simons via Loring Dresser.
Richmond May 3 prominent Confederate veterans gather for the formal opening of the Confederate Memorial Institute known as the Battle Abbey of the south. The public will view the military paintings as H Snowden Marshall of New York delivers the principal address with Gen Julian S Carr presiding as president of the institute’s board.
Voters turnout exceeds 2000 as polls stay open despite heavy rain. Mayors and council candidates claim early victories while bond issues for schools totaling 175 900 are on the ballot. Poll results by ward show varied leading totals amid a tense, disorder-free election day.
In New York on May 3 the cotton market reversed an opening decline of 5 to 10 points as Wall Street demand steadied the market. July rose to 13.20 and October to 13.88 after initial selling, with May 12.55, July 13.05, October 13.70, December 14.10 and January 14.26.
President Harding issued letters to cabinet members denouncing the dangerous tendency of departments to live beyond approved sums and seeking restraint. He noted about 216 million dollars in deficiency appropriations pending and warned the deficit may exceed that amount.
Tallahassee May 3. A bill introduced in the Florida House and Representatives would impose an annual tax of one dollar on bachelors and widowers.
Deputies captured a new copper still of about 75 gallons and 4 600 gallons of beer seven miles northeast of High Point on Mason branch. Tom Hagan, alleged operator, held on distilling liquor charges after admitting a fictitious name. A second raid at Blue Holton place three miles east found a 75 gallon still and 100 gallons of beer. no suspects were present.
County physician Dr. W. M. Jones reports April as a notably healthy month with low infection counts. He notes four visits to the County Home inmates, five to the County Camp, and nine jail examinations plus 800 total office and charity activities. Infections include 3 small pox and 8 whooping cough cases.
Chairman L Bensen of the Shipping Board said naval reservists and discharged seamen may be called to operate the U S mail ships during the wage dispute between marine workers and steamship companies. He asked the New York Navy Yard commander to provide aid if needed but denied plans for military force. The Old North State, bound for London, prompted the request, though civilian crews remain the usual plan.
Col. Alston B Watts of Statesville sworn in as commissioner of revenue in Raleigh and says income tax collectors will not be named until late in the year. James R Collie of Raleigh named first deputy to oversee inheritance tax work across North Carolina 100 counties. office space set in the Senate chamber with other clerks in the old Supreme Court building. Potential successors to Beasley discussed including Joe S Wray and Rev W L Hutchins as possibilities for state welfare post. North Carolina’s 1921 state fair slated for Oct 22 with Mrs George W Vanderbilt as president and plans to surpass past attractions.
Baron Shidahara, Japan's ambassador, told the Cleveland chamber of commerce that differences with the United States require adjustment but do not justify fear. He urged that honest diplomacy, reason, clarity, and mutual concession can settle issues and stressed the Pacific region's stake in good U S Japan relations.
In a five hour engagement near Galway Bally last night 150 civilians clashed with crown forces. Six civilians were killed fourteen wounded and two soldiers were wounded one severely. Official confirmation today notes the heavy toll among civilians and injuries to soldiers in Ireland.
W. R. Huntley Jr. and H. Diggs Nolen were found not guilty of receiving stolen property in the sale of a $65,000 block of Liberty bonds linked to a bank messenger robbery in Brook ton last November. About $456,000 in bonds were loot in that heist.
Rev. R. S. Troxler of Thomasville opened a two week revival at Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant church last night. A large audience heard a strong sermon and two young men professed religion at the close. Troxler, a forceful minister and fine singer, is expected to lead pleasing music at each service.
Charles M. Kephart of this city is appointed to represent district agents for Dodge Brothers motor cars and will oversee the High Point territory with headquarters at Farley's garage on College street. He was formerly with Wilson Motor Company.
The passenger steamship Sixaola of the United Fruit Company left New York at noon for the West Indies, the first American ship to sail from the port since the widespread marine strike began.
Boston reports Babe Ruth is charged with unpaid taxes totaling 27.2 on his automobile. Ruth says he has not resided in the city since 1919, protests to the constable and hurries to city hall where the mayor is away. The tax collector seeks correction of the assessment.
E F McCulloch aged sixty and former Guilford County resident, was superintendent of the state prison and chief clerk under Governor Bickett. He died suddenly at noon in Raleigh, death attributed to angina pectoris. He had been appointed superintendent by Governor Morrison two months ago.
Indianapolis May 3 A federal anti trust indictment targets 22 persons and corporations in a long running partnership among coal operators miners and retailers. It cites Sherman act violations with aims to raise wages and coal prices while limiting production and distribution across six states.
The annual Chautauqua week in High Point opens at 3:30 PM with the Redpath program under the chamber of commerce and business women. Oceanic Concert Company starts the event followed by Montaville Flowers on Friday night with his lecture America Looking Ahead. Large crowds are anticipated for a week of lectures and entertainments considered vital to the community.
Miss Saran Rupp sister of Lieut D A Rupp Langley Field quartermaster says a heinous crime occurred in connection with her brother death and rejects he took his own life. United States grand jury will investigate tomorrow as she vows to clear his name and identify the guilty.
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