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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1925
Page
4
A fragmented line from the report hints at a looming judgment around Dutch Anderson and a criminal record. The addressable tone underscores ongoing legal concerns and public interest in the case's outcome.
A long excerpt discusses Chicago gang immunity, claims of 300 policemen paid for protection, and the need for proof and possible house cleaning. It also touches on New York bond issues and the influence of cross-town politics on the mayoral campaign and voter sentiment.
The defense claims the accused showed loyalty to military superiors and that prosecutors produced no evidence of insubordination. Witness Lieutenant Colonel George L. Hochn admitted the statements were not insubordinate, while General Pershing is cited as authority on discipline. The judge advocate asserts the statements attack government agencies and constitutes offenses, denying the motion for a not guilty finding.
A proposed two million dollar annual rental to Uncle Sam for the Muscle Shoals museum prompts questions on who bears depreciation and upkeep costs if a lease is signed.
The Florida legislature has been convened in an extraordinary session to address issues arising from the state's rapid population growth. A neighboring state legislature could exercise powers to set clear limits on the influx of new residents.
The Greensboro district endorses a proposal to seek legislation for an eight month state school term. The teachers and administrators argue they can overcome objections to build a real state public school system. North Carolina has lagged but moves toward the goal.
Judge E B Midgette argues the home must train and restrain the young to prevent delinquency. He cites youth going to jail at 18 and says parents must act earlier by keeping children in school, guiding trades, or college to avoid ruin.
New York voters face a 300 million dollar bond issue to eliminate grade crossings as state leaders weigh the dangers to traffic. The referendum highlights how seriously officials view rail crossing hazards amid public safety debate.
The Met season opener drew both devoted opera fans and casual patrons amid critics notes on language barriers and stage presence. The piece argues American opera lovers value vocal beauty over librettos and mocks the spectacle of a heavy Romeo style figure in public viewing.
A French language school announces to the AP that it offers both English and American classes. This marks the first formal distinction by language teachers between the two varieties. Few essentials differ though slang codes vary. the standard language remains mutually intelligible.
The author asserts that misunderstandings between British and American use of English are no greater than dialect gaps within England. He notes many such words show shades of meaning across the water and emphasizes overall similarity in language despite regional variation.
A columnist argues intelligent people continually learn and treat the world as a real university. He notes that some undereducated individuals can rise as leaders, while criticizing those who waste opportunities to gain knowledge.
The text argues Dickens and Shakespeare owed status to keen observation rather than formal schooling. It notes a Canadian Pacific president born to a policeman in Milwaukee used self driven study of railroading to rise, illustrating lifelong learning. Opportunities today make self education crucial.
The passage praises careful newspaper reading as education and notes that pursuing historical developments beyond daily reports is exceptional, though some readers do follow such reference paths.
In the week ending October 31 the state-federal labor service logged 534 requests for help and 464 employment applications across six offices. Six hundred twenty four found work, including 408 unskilled, with 151 women and 473 men employed. Greensboro saw more women than men. Other city placements were Asheville 131, Raleigh 161, Rocky Mount 8, Wilmington 137, Winston-Salem 107.
Jim Poplan of Charlotte North Carolina was found guilty of attempted larceny and bound over to a higher court then freed in police court. He had followed a wild west show to Macon Georgia and attempted to steal a laprobe from a parked car near the show grounds. The car belonged to Lieutenant Garrett who pursued him and fired several shots wounding Poplan in the thigh. The judge ordered release without bond after concluding the offense lay outside the court’s jurisdiction.
New York voters showed apathy at the polls as early turnout lagged behind last year’s presidential and four years ago mayoral elections. Lower Manhattan districts reported especially light morning ballots while the upper east side’s silk stocking districts favored later voting. Overcast skies did not deter a favorable weather assessment.
Tom L. Rieh, manager of the Sheraton Hotel, announced this afternoon that the O. Henry Hotel orchestra of Greensboro will perform at the Sheraton each evening this week from 6 30 to 9 00. For next Sunday Foot Robinson Collegiate Orchestra will play 12 30 to 2 30 and 6 30 to 9 30.
The defense sought to strike all charges and subpoena over 70 witnesses including Davis and Wilbur in Mitchell court martial. Prosecution warned against irrelevant air policy testimony while allowing evidence on conduct to prove guilt or innocence.
Mrs. N E Reitzel died at her Liberty home yesterday and will be buried there tomorrow. She was sister in law to Dr Claude Reitzel of High Point and mother to Miss Madie Reitzel and Ray Reitzel. She is also aunt to Dr S S Coe of High Point and survived by her husband. A large turnout of relatives and friends is expected.
Mrs Gertie Elizabeth Gourley died at her Cassell street home at 6 o clock this morning after long illness. She came from Atlanta about a year ago and is survived by husband H W Gourley and daughter Mrs Clara Bell Merritt of Greensboro. Funeral services will be held at Sechrest's Funeral Cael Wednesday at 10:30 a m with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Edgar Hartley secretary of the High Point Y M C A calls for basketball practice for a representative team. Interested players are invited to meet at the Y M C A on Thursday night at eight o'clock to compete with other Y teams and college squads.
In Llandudno on November 3 the AP reports seven people drowned and seventeen missing after a dam burst. The disaster leveled the Dolgarrog village, with a woman and nine children among those unaccounted for.
Chartie Bernice Clodfelter 24 wife of W Allen Clodfelter of 209 Boulevard died last night at about 7 o clock in a local hospital. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Ward of Stoney Point and married December 21 1921. She belonged to the Baptist church at Stoney Point and is survived by her husband an infant son her parents four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday at 2:30 conducted by Dr Lloyd T Wilson and Rev Charles P Coble with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
The Keith bill at the American theatre drew a crowded house with five acts of variety. The Wheeler trio opened with astonishing stunts, Ted Leslie showcased a dynamic black face act, Jimmie Fox and company offered a surprising playlet, Frank and Teddy Sabini delivered sharp jazz and comedy, and the finale Cruising with a quartet skippers and a dancing Mascot capped a sparkling show.
The Metropolitan Opera opened amid rain and crowding with fashion from gowns to shop uniforms all enjoying the season. The crowd’s mix contrasted with a striking all white colonial gown and a predominance of boyish bobs. La Gioconda was sung. two American lead sopranos were unable to perform, Rosa Ponselle taking the role.
Willie May Hudman a Negro girl arrested by Plain Clothes Officers Wimberly and Hancock was sentenced to ten months in jail by Judge Donald C. Mac Rae. She received 30 days for dresses from Belk Stevens 30 days for shoes from Belk Stevens 60 days for shoes from Jacob's Boot Shop and six months for items from Gilmer's Eula Holmes was acquitted in the joint case Nol pros with leave entered for James Craven and for E L Richardson.
Dr. Coe announced this afternoon he has moved back into his old offices in the Stanton-Welcu building on North Main Street. He will meet all patients there this evening.
The article describes Mr. Bailey pressuring Mr. Gardner for a fair election law and Australian ballot. It notes Gardner’s Cleveland County influence, Morrison’s voting behavior, and the NC legislative push for tax and budget considerations under Governor McLean.
In Paris on November 3 the socialist party parliamentary group decided to abstain from voting when the motion of confidence in the Painleve government is raised in the chamber of deputies.
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