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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1925

Page

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Dutch Anderson Shot by detective in Muskegon clash

In Muskegon Michigan on a Saturday night detective Charles Hammond shot and killed gunman Dutch Anderson after Anderson fired on him while being taken for questioning over a counterfeit twenty dollar bill. Authorities identified Anderson by fingerprints bertillon and secret service input confirming his identity.

Dutch Anderson Muskegon Mich George Dutch) Anderson Gerald Chapman Charles Hammond Bertillon Secret Service Anderson Muncie Ind Ben Hance Hammond Chapman New York Atlanta Peter Hansen Bertilon Roy Ferris Identification Bureau

Navy survey to probe Cape Hatteras shoal waters this month

The cruiser Nakomis will depart Philadelphia mid month to survey Cuban waters and test sonic depth finders near Cape Hatteras after reports of unexpectedly shallow waters off Frying Pan Shoals. Captain Foley recalls 1922 Prometheus tests finding no shoal despite charts showing deep water.

Washington Cape Hatteras Nakomis Hydrographic Office of the Navy Philadelphia Cuban West Helen Frying Pan Shoals Paul Foley Secretary of the Navy Prometheus Diamond Lightship

Mitchell declines to seek Coolidge at court martial

Colonel William Mitchell, on trial for criticizing the air service, asks the court to summon Secretaries Davis and Wilbur and other high officials as witnesses. The defense lists congress members and officers but omits President Coolidge. They acknowledge legal hurdles to subpoena the president and decide not to pursue him.

Washington William Mitchell Air Service Davis War Department Wilbur Navy Department Congress Army Navy Coolidge

Alexander F. G. Alexander Improves After Jamestown Crash

George F. Alexander of High Point, injured in a Jamestown auto crash, shows improvement and likely will leave Guilford General Hospital today. His wife, also hurt, was able to be out. Scene near Jamestown High School involved a truck and a Ford coupe with Tennessee plates. driver identity unclear, envelope addressed to J. L. Minton found at scene.

George F. Alexander High Point Jamestown Guilford General Hospital Alexander Jamestown High School Greensboro Tennessee J. L. Minton

Wanted for Murder in Indiana and Michigan

MUNCIE Ind Nov 2 AP George Dutch Anderson a bandit believed dead at Muskegon Michigan was sought here in connection with the murders of Mr and Mrs Ben Hance who were slain in August.

Muncie Ind George “Dutch” Anderson Muskegon Mich Ben Hance

General Election in 13 States Tomorrow

Voters in 13 states will choose governors, state legislators, and other officials with key contests in New Jersey, New York, Boston, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Louisville. Major issues include New York bond proposals of 300 million for grade crossing elimination and 100 million for permanent improvements.

New York Washington New Jersey New York City Boston Detroit Virginia Pennsylvania Supreme Court Congress Kentucky Senate North Dakota Sorlee Ladd York James Walker John F. Hylan Frank D. Waterman General Assembly Ohio Massachusetts Michigan Utah Kansas City San Francisco

Old Love Letters May Shape Wake County Suit

Letters deemed innocent by friends are expected to be offered as evidence in Rev. A. L. Ormond's $1,000 damages suit against W. B. Cole, tex tile manufacturer. Ormond seeks compensatory damages as a father whose son was killed by Elizabeth Cole's former suitor.

R. E. Powell Raleigh Rockingham Wake Superior Court W. B. Cole A. L. Ormond Bill Ormond Cole Elizabeth Ormond Superior Court Richmond County Finley Arizona Phillips Robert N. Simms Douglass da Douglass Larry I. Moore Newbern Ha Cooley Nashville W. Jones Suimmons North Carolina Wake County Superior Court Elizabeth Cole

Freighter Algiers Burns Off New York in Sea Action

The freighter Algiers burned off New York with no sign of life aboard. The Birmingham City searched for survivors as Mount Park towed by Kioto was reported in distress nearby. The Algiers, 281 feet long and 2,284 tons, hailed from Philadelphia and was owned by Southern Steamship.

New York Algiers Independent Wireless Telegraph Company Birmingham City Philadelphia Southern Steamship Company Mount Park Kioto

Two Substantial Bids For Pan American Line Vessels

The Shipping Board received two substantial bids today for the Pan American line ships running from New York to the East Coast of South America. The sale targets fast passenger and cargo vessels operated on the route.

Washington The Shipping Board Today Pan-American Line New York South America

Southern Power Grants Half Day Extension to Mills

Southern Power Company announced a half day reduction in the weekly curtailment for industry in the Carolinas. The move, ordered due to improved stream flow, allows mills to operate longer while two days per week of suspension remain in effect.

Southern Power Charlotte Southern Power Company Carolinas

Ladies Swim at the Y W C A Pool

The Y W C A urges women and girls to use the Y M C A pool for winter recreation. It is open Tuesdays from 5 30 to 10 p m with an instructor and life saver on duty. The article promotes swimming as healthy and cold free. It invites members to “get in the swim” and build strength.

Y. M

Prayer Service to Be Held Here Tomorrow

Ladies of Wesley Memorial church will hold a prayer service tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 in the Philathea room. Miss Jean Lamont of the Stephens party will be in charge of the service.

Ladies of Wesley Memorial Church Jean Lamont Stephens Party

Closing Service of the Stephens Campaign Here Sunday Night

High Point ends seven week evangelistic campaign with a final four hour service at the tabernacle. Rev George T Stephens delivered the last large sermon yesterday afternoon. a closing night meeting featured thanks and expressions of appreciation from the local community and Stephens party. Over 17 thousand dollars raised for the revival, including a gift of over 5000 pounds to Stephens. Local citizens praised the effort and looked forward to future High Point citizens.

High Point Christ George T. Stephens Tabernacle Mr. Stephens Fred N. Tate Mr. Tate Stephens Party Tate

Campaign thanks The Enterprise for campaign support

Rev. George T. Stephens thanked The Enterprise for extensive coverage of services at a seven week High Point meeting. He praised the paper for liberal space and front page reports that reached those unable to attend and supported the campaign effort.

George T. Stephens High Point Tabernacle

Robbers Take Cash From Barber Shop Safe

Robbers broke into Smith's barber shop at the Penny Building corner of Washington and Main streets, pried open a safe, and carried away about $200 in cash. Entrance was gained through a window. the safe was moved to the furnace room with the bottom opened and the combination battered. Police alerted. no arrests by afternoon. A separate attempt occurred Saturday night at the Sherton Hotel barber shop but the robbers fled.

Smith New Penny Building Washington and Main Streets Investigaton Sheraton Hotel

Women To Consider Efforts to Suppress Objectionable Matter

Detroit Nov 2 Action on several resolutions including one to suppress salacious magazines as a menace to youth was expected today when the national council of women resumed after a weekend adjournment. Officers were elected led by Dr Valeria Parker of New York City. the council hoped to conclude Tuesday.

Detroit National Council of Women Valeria Parker New York City

Christian Men and Youths to Form City Clubs Tonight

Christian men of High Point are urged to meet at 7 pm in the First Methodist Protestant church to organize a Christian service league or evangelistic club led by Rev. George T. Stephens. The younger men known as the gang will also organize a separate club at First Presbyterian hall with Brother Bill Stephens assisting. Women form a Bible class led by Miss Clara I. Cox meeting Fridays at 7:30 pm, first at First Presbyterian, inviting all employed women to join and bring a Bible notebook and pencil.

High Point Christian Service League George T. Stephens Stephens First Presbyterian Bill” Stephens Evangelist George Stephens Clara I. Cox

Baptists Hold City Revivals Begin Across Churches

Baptists of High Point plan a week of revivals continuing through the week. The First Baptist conducts nightly sermons at 7 30 pm by Dr Lloyd T Wilson. West End starts tonight and Southside Green Street join midweek at the high school auditorium with Rev W P Page and Rev H T Stevens preaching respectively.

High Point George T. Stephens First Baptist Church Lloyd ‘T. Wilson West End Southside H. T. Stevens W. P. Page Southside Baptist Church

Small Blaze Erups in Home of Mr Stout on East Russell

A small fire broke out in the home of C. C. Stout on East Russell Street shortly after 9 o clock last night. Firemen from the Southside station extinguished the blaze using chemicals.

Mr. Stout C. C. Stout East Russell Street Southside

Scoutmasters To Meet Thursday Night

Scoutmasters from High Point and Thomasville plan a meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM in the High Point chamber of commerce to discuss plans for the spring Scout district rally.

High Point Thomasville

Court uses guards in Asheville trial of two black defendants

In Asheville on November 2, Alvin Mansel aged 17 and Preston Neely aged 23 were arraigned in superior court under heavy guard. National Guard troops and deputy sheriffs surrounded the courtroom as Judge A M Stack cleared the auditorium and ordered weapon checks. A special venire of 100 men was ordered for Mansel’s trial with proceedings to open Tuesday at 2 30 PM.

Asheville National Guard Alvin Mansel Preston Neely A. M. Stack North Carolina National Guard F. F. Jones Mansel Neely Charslotte Greensboro Stack West Asheville Mansels Nley

Young Woman Slain at Hickory Home

Pearl Childers Green, 21, known as Mrs Green and Miss Childers, was shot and killed last Saturday night in her room at the Martin boarding house in Brookfield suburb of Hickory. W M Pyrtle, Brookfield Mills employee, is held without bond on murder charge. Preliminary hearing set for 2 pm tomorrow before City Recorder M H Yount.

Hickory Pearl Childers Green

Funeral Held For Mrs. D. S. Leake

Funeral services for Mrs. D Leake were held at her Montheu avenue home Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock with Rev. Lewis W McFarland and Rev. Tom A Sykes presiding. Floral offerings were numerous and arrangements were managed by Mrs. W G Munyon Mrs J W Tomlinson Miss Mary Munyon and Miss Nora Bates. Pallbearers were Charles F Tomlinson A M Briggs J C an A 3 Parker W C Thompson and J A Barker.

D. Leake Montheu Avenue Lewis W. McFarland Tom A. Sykes W. G. Munyon J. W. Tomlinson Mary Munyon Nora Bates Charles F. Tomlinson A. M. Briggs J. C. An A Parker W. C. Thompson J. A. Barker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gulf Stream Mitchell George Alexander Miss Cole Prince Jacqueline Rogers Wales Greenwich Village Prince of Wales the Prince Stephens Campaign J. Worth Bacon Smith’s Penny Building M. P. Church Baptists City Adgl D. S. Leake
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