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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

2

Fitzgerald Heads Cotton Manufacturers Association

H R Fitzgerald of Danville Va was elected president of the American Cotton Manufacturers association as the 32nd annual convention adjourned. New national council member V M Montgomery of Spartanburg S C and officers A M Dixon B E Greer W M McLaurin were named with a new board including A Bahnson Robert Lassiter A M Farley George M Wright Thomas M Marchant and W D Ander.

Danville American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Richmond H. R. Fitzgerald American Cotton Manufacturer’s Association Fitzgerald George H. Harris Atlanta V. M. Montgomery Spartanburg S. C National Council A. M. Dixon Gastonia N. C B. E. Greer Greenville W. M. McLaurin Charlotte A. Bahnson Winston-Salem Robert Lassiter A. M. Farley Laurinburg George M. Wright Great Falls Thomas M. Marchant W. D. Ander

No decision yet on next year’s convention site

In Macon Georgia E M Swift of Columbus Ga led discussion as no decision was reached on where next year’s convention would be held keeping options open for the event location.

Daughter Opposes Father as Attorney in Lawsuit

In Cardiff a 22 year old barrister Miss May Williams acted for the plaintiff in a county court civil case over shop possession. Her father Gordon Williams a Cardiff attorney appeared for the defendant. The judge ruled for Dad after a lengthy legal duel.

Cardiff Wales Mise May Williams Gordon Williams Miss May Miss Williams

Big Bill Haywood Dies in Moscow After Illness

William "Big Bill" Haywood a founder of the I. W. W. dies in Moscow after a lengthy illness. He helped organize the labor movement in the United States and faced decades of activism and imprisonment.

Big Bill Haywood Moscow William Big Bill” Haywood United States

Trial testimony ties suspect to riverDrowning case details emerge

Court heard Sheriff Blair describe bloodlike stains on a green Lawrence car, tire marks at Av ents Ferry bridge, and a blood-stained hat linked to Mrs. Terry. Lawrence admitted acquaintances with Mrs. Terry and offered an alibi centered on a Hillsboro Chapel Hill trip and a 9:30 p.m. bedtime.

Lawrence Blair Terry Avents Ferry Chatham County Chatham Joan Chloe Andrews Charlotte Winston-Salem Durham Chapel Hill Atlanta Williams Hillsboro-Chapel Hill H. E. Holland Texas Oil Company Raleigh Apex Oxford Holland

Educational board restructured with new commission plan

The educational commission will be reconstituted as a limited powers body to foster Christian education and ethical awareness. Members serve without pay and expenses capped at 2500 dollars annually, with the executive committee handling existing debts and acting as legal successor to the former board.

Educational Commission Education Board

Royal Arch Masons Meet at High Point Chapter No 70

Regular meeting Friday at 7 30 p m invites visiting brethren to attend. Confering of Past Master and Most Excellent Master degrees will be held. By order J M Thomas Sr H P J A Green Secy.

High Point Royal Arch Masons Bretheren J. M. Thomas H. P. J. A. Green

Nominations and delegates noted at historic party conventions

The report recalls four year old Madison Square Garden and Cleveland conventions with names like Hull Oliver Springs Col Harvey H Hannah and George Reed Dawes and Curtis with Tincher Watson Branch Phelan McAdoo and Smith. It notes typical post speech demonstrations and delegate influence in preparing for Houston and New York conventions.

Tien Madison Square Garden Hull Tennessee Harvey H. Hannah Oliver Springs Tenn George Georgia Reed Missouri Cleveland Coolidge Marion L. Burton University of Michigan Lowden J. P. Boyle Arizona Dawes New York Roosevelt Smith William G. McAdoo Phelan California Houston McAdoo

Marines Pursue Sandino Rebels in Dense Nicaraguan Forest

Marines under Major Keller E. Rockey push into Jinotega’s forested region to aid wounded and pursue rebels led by Diaz and Sandino. Since February 27 clashes, marine patrols report 25 contacts with rebels and one marine casualty, Captain Francis E. Pierce. A Sandino pamphlet threatens destruction of American property as U S involvement in Nicaragua faces local opposition. London reports note youth culture with cocktail pantie parties and a surprise win by a girl as best mixer.

Jinotega Keller E. Rockey Indiana Quilali Managua Hunter Sandino Department Diaz Francis E. Pierce H. W. Amphlett la Luz Nicaragua Puerto Cabezas Amphlett United States

Fleet simulates Pearl Harbor defeat in coastal war game

In Honolulu on May 18 the United States battle fleet reportedly destroyed the defenses of Pearl Harbor in a long running war game. A smoke screen and aircraft maneuvers completed the attack picture as Langley aircraft and battleships engaged defending planes from the shore.

Honolulu United States Pearl Harbor

The Subject Thereof Miriam

I saw Mabel yesterday and we had a long confidential chat.

Miriam Mabel

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