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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
1
Alabama state troops are deployed to quell rioting linked to a coal strike. The unrest follows demands by workers and alleged union plans to expand action, threatening further disruption as drivers and butchers clash with plant owners.
Former Tennessee governor Malcolm R. Patterson will address the Friends church in High Point Sunday November 16 at 11 o clock on The New Era What Shall the Harvest Be. The talk is part of a nationwide Anti Saloons League rally with state league cooperation. Patterson, a leading prohibition advocate, is famed for his eloquence and broad platform reach. He is expected to draw a large crowd in High Point.
A 1920 sugar policy bill moves through the Senate Agriculture Committee to extend the sugar equalization board with no licensing or Cuban sugar purchase mandates. Separately, 394 000 coal miners join a general strike across states led by unions, with a Charleston march by 300 to 400 striking miners despite district orders.
The Piedmont league, a class D circuit, includes Durham Greensboro Winston Salem Raleigh High Point and Danville. W G Bramham elected president with 1200 salary. Arthur Lyon VP and auditor. schedule committee named. Wilmington and other East Carolina cities eyed for possible Eastern Carolina league. State troops mobilized in Birmingham amid mining strike unrest.
New York on Nov 1 reports no return to work as promised. Chelsea port remains idle except for two ships. A factional meeting split over resuming work while officials say strikers hold the two vessels. Harbor reports show little change from yesterday.
Nov 1 The nomination of Congressman Webb for associate United States Judge will immediately develop candidacies of W C Dowd and John A McRae of this city for congressmen. Clyde R Hoey of Shelby, Webb’s home town, is also a candidate as are former Judge W D Councill of Hickory and O S Mason of Gaston county. Formal announcements await Webb's appointment confirmation.
The Liquor Dealers Protective association in Newark voted to urge brewers to stop producing near beer as an outrage to decent people. The city’s 900 liquor dealers also voted to close their bars at midnight.
Last night about 30 empty box cars arrived in High Point and the embargo on shipments from the city was lifted today. The Southern Railway freight station is again receiving consignments as officials investigated a misunderstanding that had briefly halted car availability. Senators Overman and regional director Winchell consulted with the railroad administration on an immediate inquiry.
A Bolshevik Wireless from London reports Trotzky’s message to Soviet forces urging maximum concentration and relentless pursuit of the enemy. He calls on army men commanders and commissaries to strike without rest, promising rest will come after victory.
A bomb exploded outside the foreign office in Tokyo on November 1 without any fatalities reported. Police and officials investigated the incident as a possible act of violence and security measures were heightened.
Charlotte witnesses continued to testify as the state presses its case against police officers charged with murder in the ongoing trial.
In Charlottesville on November 1, Senator Martin slept but his general condition showed little improvement, with officials offering no hopeful signs.
New York price action shows Dec at 3680 and Jan 3629 while March 3573 and July 3480. Miss Charlotte Todd visits Greensboro over the weekend to stay with her parents.
City officials demand proper proportion of box cars for distribution to meet local needs. Conditions are deemed satisfactory and shippers expect no repeat of yesterday’s unique shortage.
Barnes Manufacturing announced late today it would acquire Alma Furniture Co for about $50,000. Officials said Alma would likely shift to producing dining room furniture exclusively after the sale.
Time Test Furniture announces arrivals of two new staffers in the city. Joh n Shiel of Pittsburgh a former High Point resident joins the clerical team and J P Williams of Greenwood South Carolina becomes a buyer. Williams brings 22 years of furniture buying experience. General Manager Clark says the hires strengthen the company's operations.
New York trading opened steady with gains up to 47 points after a nervous day sparked by the coal strike and tight buying. January cotton traded near 3596 and March around 532, with later realizations pulling prices down about 20 points.
Officials report seven bodies recovered from Y and O coal company No 2 mine fire. With 13 miners still missing and 72 hours since entrapment, hopes of survival are slim.
Berlin reports a German plan to exchange potash for cotton, described by Dr. Paul Koenig of the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung as a new international trading proposal.
Fuel administrator Garfield announces enforcement of the coal diversion order to be handled by eight regional committees under a central board in Washington. Each panel will include a Garfield representative and weigh consumer needs alongside reserves in deciding coal for commercial use in New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago and Atlanta.
Knoxville dated report says Tennessee likely at peak this season and North Carolina arrives after two straight wins. Coach Bender’s Huskies completed final practice Friday as both squads prepared for today’s big matchup.
Roanoke Virginia today hosts a football showdown between North Carolina State A and I and the Virginia Military Institute. Both squads are reported in peak condition as kickoff approaches this afternoon.
In Atlanta on November 1, Davidson College and Georgia Tech prepared for a football game. The meeting marks a scheduled clash between the two college teams on a neutral ground in the city.
The Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church will hold a week of prayer in the senior Philathea room each afternoon at 3 o clock starting Monday. A program with special music has been arranged and the Woman's Missionary Society will lead the Monday session. All women are invited to attend.
Champ Clark Thompson son of Mr and Mrs James M Thompson and grandson of Representative Clark died in New Orleans after an operation for an ear infection. He was nearly three years old and Mrs Thompson is daughter of the former speaker.
The first day of a nationwide coal miners strike shows more than 400,000 miners idle per United Mine Workers estimates. Operators largely accept the figure. no violence reported. Union claims align with August paid memberships at Indianapolis, about 401,489.
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard landed at Bolling Field at 11 30 a m and after lunch with officers he took off again in a rain sweep toward Raleigh despite the downpour.
Mineola reports Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard departs for the south to conduct exhibition flying. After a stop in Washington he proceeds to Raleigh North Carolina then spends a week at Clinton North Carolina, his home country.
General Pershing told senate and house military committees that removing dead timber from the officer corps would aid a peacetime military system and that promotion by selection should be used, though he warned about crafting a fair selection process.
In Pittsburg on October 31 Michael Mishian twenty five was killed within eight hours of sensing his life end and violent death after being thrown from the wagon seat he drove.
The Raleigh American afternoon paper published its first issue today edited and managed by Edgar A. Womble, a prominent local journalist.
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