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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
3
The snippet shows advertising department rates and a standard credit line. It notes the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and republish all AP dispatches and local news. It lists class matter status and entry at High Point post office, with national advertising representatives in New York and Chicago.
A 1925 discussion notes Germany may return slowly after the war and the world worries about oversight. It suggests the US exit the shipping business to avoid rum trading and calls for an annual defense day urged by reserve officers. It muses on whether the U S should engage in international questions to render defense day unnecessary.
A High Point realtor proposed to donate twenty acres to the city for park and playground development and maintenance. He argued the offer is affordable and essential as the state’s cities increasingly need recreational space and the demand will grow more acute over the years.
May 10 is Memorial Day in the south Banks observed the occasion by closing today. Across Dixie veterans of the Confederacy and their devoted admirers and sponsors the Daughters of the Confederacy dominate the celebration of the anniversary. The writer suggests that May 10 may not be celebrated in the south forever and notes Northern Decoration Day on May 30 gaining significance in the south due to World War I. The future may bring a single nationwide memorial day while reverence for the old south’s devotion to May 10 will linger regardless of continued programs.
An editorial calls for tomorrow's drive to raise just over 46000 for the Community Chest funds. It argues that five public welfare agencies must be funded and managed by capable businesspeople to ensure efficient, nonextravagant distribution and to deter graft while preserving personal care.
The international council of women in Washington discussed the shift from a double to a single standard. A speaker argued the double standard is gone yet both women and men have lowered their conduct. the single standard will persist but rise, and current looseness is a transient effect of war and social readjustment.
Lawrence Wilson profiles Mrs. David Hall a 102 year old great grandmother with 150 descendants reflecting on liquor making in bygone days She recalls distilling at night after full days of plowing to feed her family She defends liquor production as a lawful livelihood and contrasts it with modern chores and women's duties.
Mississippi revenue agent sues Ford Motor Co and affiliates for 12 million dollars under anti trust law. Governor urges withdrawal unless statute violation is proven, framing the move as pro business or pro damages against legitimate industry. Public friction raises questions on state reputation and official duty.
A rugged farmer boasts of eternal stamina and hard labor. He recounts building wealth, carrying heavy logs, smoking a pipe, and surviving on ten more years with a firm belief in hard work. The speaker credits no rheumatism or ailments and jokes about memory and aging.
The Public Service editor notes bathing shifts from illegal curiosity to common practice, tracing laws and penalties on tubs and hot water. It cites Cincinnati’s first tub in 1843, Philadelphia and Virginia prohibitions, and Boston’s 1845 ban requiring medical discretion. The piece mocks draconian penalties for bathers.
The New Orleans market opened easy as heavy selling followed rains in the central eastern belt. Liverpool kept lower due to rain. First trades fell 22 to 29 points with July at 22.85, October 22.07, December 22.17, down 32 to 387 points from Saturday’s close. Good rains were reported in South Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia with showers in the Carolinas.
May 11 New York report says the dry navy blockade is breaking up rum row off the Atlantic coast. Some liquor craft remain near New York hoping fog will aid them while others vanish or head to home ports or other marts. Coast guard officials note fog delays and patrols, with eight rum ships seen near Sandy Hook and 38 craft on duty. A seaworthy exchange with a rum steamer asked for whiskey in exchange for water as a test of enforcement. The piece highlights ongoing smugglers’ efforts despite expanded patrols and notes further reinforcement arriving at Staten Island base.
Griffin identified by Needleman as the man who performed the operation after a mob took the young man from jail on March 28 awaiting arraignment on a charge of attacking a young white girl. Griffin denies involvement. Solicitor Gilliam expected a statement from Griffin but changed his mind. The grand jury session and its report were awaited, with reports it probes sheriff conduct before the jail break. Mob members who confessed said they went to the sheriff’s home for keys, refused, and the sheriff arrived after the mutilation.
Paris dispatch says a reported U S note to France about debts to America was denied by Washington officials. The foreign office and American embassy had been alerted by the prospect but the state department stated no note had been sent.
Sam Dutton of the local post office returns from Chattanooga Tennessee where he was summoned due to the death of his brother.
A large crowd filled the American theater and joined a two hour community sing ending High Point Music Week. The program featured solo, quartet, and orchestra numbers including Otis Simmons’ negro orchestra and J Gurney Griggs with a solo. Rev Tom A Sykes spoke on home talent music and T Wingate Andrews, school superintendent, presided and praised music’s civic value.
Today minor cases were heard before Judge Matt Hedgecock. Alex Harrison was fined 45 and costs for breach of the peace. Ralph O'Brien, white, convicted of abandonment and non support and given six months suspended if he works and supports his family. Annie Cook was fined 10 and costs for immoral conduct. Shankle and Stafford dismissed on immoral conduct charge. Charles Price taxed half costs for operating with the cutout open. McCraw fined 350 and costs and ordered to give 325 to the board of public welfare for auto operation while intoxicated. Leazer fined 10 and costs for violating prohibition. Walter Moser fined 10 and costs for speeding.
William C. Proctor 20 of Lexington is in a hospital with a fractured skull and brain injury after an automobile collision 12 miles north of Lexington Saturday night. Doctors say little hope for recovery. Charles Heath of Lexington, driver of the other car, posted $500 bond pending outcome. The crash occurred at a sharp highway curve.
A Washington delegation led by Assistant Secretary Andrews traveled to propose a border treaty with Mexico. The plan aims to curb narcotic and alien smuggling, liquor runnings, and coordinate joint action, information exchange, and extradition. Trade in arms and ammunition and gold may also be discussed at the El Paso talks.
In Southampton on May 13 the coroner's jury found that the Honorable Francis John Lastelles, found dead at his home Saturday, died by his own hand while temporarily insane.
Ministers prep for Billy Sunday arrival in the city to preach at Wesley Memorial church Wednesday at 10 am. No seats reserved. A collection for Winona Lake Bible Institute will be taken. The ministers backed a school bond issue and longer county terms, and elected T Wingate Andrews an honorary member. Rev C F P Coble announced wide church cooperation for the revival campaign.
The mystery car arrived at Lowe Motor company showrooms and will be exclusively displayed in High Point under arrangement with J M Turnage of Atlanta. The Dodge Brothers touring car appears to run itself on a track, jumping at a large plate glass window with near misses, then proceeding as if to crash through the window but never breaking the glass.
T Wingate Andrews superintendent of schools spoke to high school students on the civic role of Community Chest. He noted every citizen has a duty to support the Chest and described benefits to youths from programs like YAM C A Y W C A and Boy Scouts. The drive to raise 46000 will start tomorrow with per person donations of about two dollars.
A U S circuit court of appeals in Richmond Virginia ruled that liquor found in an automobile justified a warrantless search. The decision sustained the conviction of Louis Ungerleider and Albert Duprie for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law, with proceedings in Wheeling West Virginia.
A 1925 Bell Syndicate piece argues the “Not me” defense in children. It shows how denial blocks honesty and safety, urging teachers and parents to force accountability. Through examples, it links self deceit to laziness and calls for direct correction to spur growth.
European physicians warn excess food leads to gout diabetes and heart trouble. They advise limiting sugar fats and meats while allowing adequate nourishment for activity. A weekly fast or reduced daily ration may help. Tomorrow: Corsets and supports.
City council adjourned session awarded waterworks improvements totaling over 200000. R K Stewart and Son of High Point secured the river pump station bid at 33200 with additional contracts for rock excavation at 36 per yard and filter plant at 46500 plus stock excavation and external piping, while A H Guion and others from Gastonia Charlotte Lynchburg and Indian Orchard won related bids for the water works project.
Keith vaudeville wraps up with two shows today and tomorrow at the American theater. The season closes in High Point next week and will pause for summer, then reopen in the fall for four days weekly with two separate bills.
The staff secured five unusually good Keith shows to cap the season this week and next. Rehearsal this morning indicated a strong bill for today and tomorrow with promising popularity ahead.
Speedway report from Charlotte May 11 details Earl Cooper leading at 225 miles with Harry Hartz close, Tommy Milton in third. Cooper’s tire change took 17.4 seconds and Shattuc withdrew with valve failure. Reggie Johnson escaped serious injury after catapulting through a fence. five drivers retired by 150 miles including Wondelich, Shattuc, Duray, Elliott, and Johnson.
A skylight from the sunken steamer M. N. Norman was raised by a derrick boat off Memphis on May 11. The vessel capsized Friday evening with 23 lives lost and bodies in the cabins were expected to surface as rescue operations continued at the scene.
London May 11. Foreign Secretary Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain will not interfere in the French Moroccan situation. He said Britain sympathizes with France but the matter is purely France’s domestic concern.
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