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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
4
A collage of local opinions notes a damp mood, reformation doubts, and economic strains. It cites Dramas in Charleston politics and Raleigh merchants seeking fair profits while lampooning Prohibition enforcement and national events.
The Wilmington Star, the state’s oldest daily, announces the retirement of Col. Joe Thompson and Business Manager Bernard as new owners, noting the paper’s conservative tradition. Former Georgia men now own both Wilmington papers.
The writer laments government control of railroads, arguing crossing repairs stall under the Railroad Administration. He recalls old fashioned conventions, critiques delays, and predicts the Main Street crossing remains impassable until government mismanagement is addressed.
A reader urges readers to keep faith with returning soldiers, questioning if patriotism and vows have faded since last year's war memorials. The letter asks whether we honor sacrifices with gratitude, prayer, and responsible support, warning that neglect could bring hardship.
In a speech to a convention, Mr. Hoover condemns Polish ancestry agitators and argues immigrants must sever ties, respect U S laws, and abandon sedition. He cites wartime passport limits and immigration controls as safeguards while urging a swift rejection of foreign agitators to restore democracy.
The Gastonia Gazette notes interest in an old fashioned political convention to nominate the Democratic candidate for congress if December 6 is too soon for a primary. It cites past Charlotte examples like the Craig Kitchen Horne ensemble and observes such a method is no longer common.
A list of observances marks the ten year anniversary of the Cherry mine disaster in Tin which claimed over 300 miners. Other items note Cornell coach Charles Courtney turning seventy, and several conventions and federal actions across Albany St. Louis and Washington.
A list of prominent figures born on this date includes Duke Marlborough born in Simla India 48 years ago today. Princess Giovanna born in Rome 12 years ago today. Sir Thomas White born Bronte Ontario 53 years ago today. Moses Alexander born in Germany 66 years ago. Joseph D. Eggleston born in Prince Edward County Virginia 52 years ago. Louis D Brandeis born in Louisville 63 years ago.
Married Kaffir women must speak a language different from their husbands and may not pronounce the husbands names, often calling them by phrases like the father of so-and-so.
A chronological fragment lists notable events and figures from 1761 to 1917, including Sir John Moore’s birth, the Sixteenth U.S. Congress session, a British siege, high society marriage in London, attacks on reform prosecutor Heney, parliamentary calls for manpower, Persia’s shah aligning with Allies, destroyer losses, and Austro-German Piave crossings near Venice.
Aristide Briand, a six time French premier and likely successor to Clemenceau, rose from provincial lawyer to journalist and politician. His career includes Minister of Instruction and Public Worship and Minister of Justice, with noted oratorical power and steady leadership.
Today’s sports calendar lists Pimlico hosting the Maryland Jockey Club fall meeting close. Boxing clashes include Jeff Smith versus Jamaica Kid in Atlantic City and Eddie Shevlin facing Billy Carney in Newport. Other 12 round bouts feature Al Shubert versus Knockout Eggers in Bridgeport and Frankie Brown meeting Battling Reddy in Lynn. Johnny Gill meets Ralph Schappert in Allentown life boxing program.
One year ago today reports recall Allied fleet arriving off Constantinople and Pershing presenting Marshal Joffre with the Distinguished Service Medal. German submarines reached a Swedish port seeking internment amid a flurry of war news. In Sions City Iowa the business and professional women's clubs plan a downtown clubhouse.
Paris dispatch notes the Persian Shah’s incognito stay at the Meurice under strict guard by elder statesmen. He mostly dines in his suite and tours select sites with limited public access, enjoying Paris but kept from socializing beyond the hotel’s first floor.
In Peoria, a traffic officer Edward Stoll confronted a motor car without a license plate. A laughing couple inside claimed they did not need a license and were not getting married, prompting a hasty retreat by the officer.
Claude Jones fourteen son of C W Jones living six miles northeast of Perry Kansas has been shot at four times over two days two bullets pierced his clothing. Authorities suspect a mania or a jealous boy companion seeking revenge though the youth says he has had no trouble and is puzzled by the incidents.
The article notes that much family laundry in Japan is done by boarding a moving boat and trailing sheets and garments astern on a long rope to dry.
Train timetable lists arrivals and departures between Washington Birmingham Danville Charlotte and other points. Notes include conditional stops at Asheboro does not run Sunday and times for N O Richmond Washington and Atlanta services with several 7:05 a.m. listings.
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