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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1928
Page
2
Eastern North Carolina strawberry growers report improved weather this week boosting shipments and berry quality after earlier cold damage. Cabbage and lettuce movement increases as trucks rival railroads due to state roads, while cotton planting is delayed by cold wet spells but farmers show no plan to revert to overproduction.
Reports describe a Chinese nationalist strike on Shantung rail lines and Tsinan, with Japanese forces defending the foreign quarter in a tense, evolving standoff. Casualties include Japanese civilians. American consuls and missionaries are unconfirmed inside resident cordons.
A noon dated dispatch from the consulate in Tsinan says all Americans in Tsinan are safe. Foreign firms and missions could not establish contact as clashes occurred. The Japanese wireless station at Tsinan has been silent since yesterday. Separate note from Tokyo reports two Japanese destroyers ordered from Tsingtao to Chefoo and Lungkow to protect residents amid threats.
The Saluda river valley faced evacuation as the Greenville impoundment dam teetered on collapse. A leak at the base widened the earthen dyke, endangering 20,000 residents and six downstream dams while awaiting the May 24 dedication of the new water system.
Healthful swimming article notes chlorination plus filtration reduce bacteria in pool water. Copper sulphate offers gentler, slower disinfection. chlorine dosing 2–5 pounds per million gallons recommended. testing for at least 0.2 ppm chlorine advised. Ultraviolet and ozone methods lack strong support due to cost.
Greenville reports the Sa luda river area near Table Block Cove faces a collapsing earthen dam. Contractor Calloway Mims said leak around the outlet valve widened and a full-length crown crack appeared as of the evening. The Saluda, below the dam, stopped rising.
Pp. A. Talley, resident four miles downstream, described the water flow through the leak. The statement highlights the impact on the area downstream of the dam and underscores ongoing observations.
The commission blamed the bank for losses from failed loan groups but noted later strengthening of bank personnel and remedial measures. A four page memorandum of letters supported the resolution, with many addressed to Senator Blease of South Carolina.
Reports from Vadsee say General Nobile is preparing to launch the dirigible Italia for Spitzbergen tonight after noon. The move follows OSSA Norway communications and hints at an expedition toward the Arctic.
The Independent Presbyterian church manse in Savannah Georgia where Woodrow Wilson and Ellen Louise Axson were married is slated for destruction soon. The wedding occurred on June 24 1885 and the house is pictured with the church.
Mrs. Coolidge made several public appearances, attending a circus matinee and a Congressional Club breakfast. She wore an all white outfit to the circus and a taupe crepe dress at the breakfast, while the White House party drew attention from secret service and officials. The Congressional Club gathering took place at the Pan American Union building with Marine band music and a seating mix of Democrats and Republicans.
Raleigh May 5 Dr B F Fulton joins the State College Department of Entomology to work with Dr P Metcalf on pest research. He aims to study North Carolina insect pests for control and eradication. Fulton trained at Ohio State Chicago and Iowa State with prior work at New York Oregon and Iowa stations.
Official nationalist sources in Tsinanfu inform the British Foreign Office that the British consul general and other residents are alive and safe.
The German Irish Bremen crew turned over the first cash award for flying to Miss Junkers. Baron Von Huenefeld accepted $12,500 from Electrolux Sweden for Europe to America flight and gave it to Junkers for further aviation research and experimentation. The act surprised attendees at a multi-nation dinner.
Rev. George T. Stephens, a well known evangelist, will occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow for both morning and night services. He was to preach there a week ago but illness prevented.
A brief thanks from Mrs John Harvey and children for kindness and tokens of love shown during the illness and death of their husband and father. They express deep gratitude and blessings from God to all in their hour of bereavement.
Senator Borah expressed support for Smith's candidacy and readiness to back Montana Democrats' push for delegating to Walser, while privately hoping the senator would retire from the race.
The ecclesiastical court of seventeen ministers will try Bishop Antona Bast of Copenhagen Denmark on charges of conduct unbecoming a minister. Francis J. McConnell of Pittsburgh will preside and the court includes Arlo A. Brown of the University of Chattanooga.
A special meeting of stockholders of the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association will be held at its office in the Commercial National Bank Building High Point North Carolina on Thursday night May 10 1928 at 7 30 PM To consider amending the articles to create class B stock with a 50 cent monthly assessment on each class B share This notice is dated April 10 1928 and signed by secretary H Ellis.
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