23 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1927
Page
1
Five earth tremors shocked Southport last night causing panic and motion picture theatres to empty. The shocks began at 6 50 pm and subsided by 7 pm with minor damage none reported. The fish factory three miles away felt the tremors while Wilmington, 20 miles distant, remained unaffected. Telegraph lines stayed largely intact despite disrupted calls.
The Chicago gang war escalates with a bomb at Police Chief Hughes’s West Side office and Capone offering four peace proposals. Aiello factions prepare to flee, while Aiello’s lieutenant’s deaths are ordered under guard as Aiello faces conspiracy charges. In New York, Rockefeller denies involvement with Columbine mine amid Colorado strikes and IWW pressure. Raleigh hosts a highway opening celebration with governors and a large motorcade.
Paris reports Ben net J Doty an American who enlisted in the French Foreign Legion and was courtmartialed in Syria for desertion during the Druse rebellion will be released from the remainder of his enlistment shortly. The War Ministry said the move aims to please Americans and disregards regulations, following a foreign affairs ministry request.
British war ace Captain Frederick A. Giles endured a perilous 480-mile sea drift after his biplane inverted in an air pocket off California. He landed at the Hearst ranch near San Simeon and vowed to repair the ship, fly back to San Francisco, and proceed toward Australia once charts and conditions allow.
Denver dispatch reports Colorado miners plan memorial meetings for five comrades killed in Weld county violence. Northern district patrols continue as workers return to near normal production. A memorial program is set for Ludlow monument to the 1914 massacre victims.
Washington Nov 23 President Coolidge nears completion of a long task to present an annual message to Congress. He is expected to address farm relief tax cuts and the nation’s defenses, navy expansion, river projects, railroad consolidation and coal strike authority, with a focus on detailed recommendations and reduced local spending.
A jury began weighing testimony in defense of Shelby Gregory the first of 34 men indicted in Crenshaw circuit court on flogging charges. Judge A E Gable said trials beyond Gregory’s would take long with next week’s jury to be drawn tomorrow.
Theodore H. Price editor of Commerce and Finance will address the Cotton Manufacturers association of North Carolina in Pinehurst after the banquet Friday evening. C. G. Hill of Thomasville is president of the group and announced the program for the Friday and Saturday gathering.
The Ways and Means Committee approved about 236 million dollars in tax cuts but faces a possible Senate floor battle. Treasury warns cuts beyond 225 million could strain fiscal resources while President Coolidge cautions against overreach. Representative Garner of Texas predicts opposition from Democrats as debate intensifies.
Frances Wilson Grayson, who previously failed to set a trans Atlantic flight record, believes she already holds a record for American women traveling in Europe. She voyaged through France Germany and England without shopping, bringing aboard the Leviathan only furlined flying boots and a furlined helmet for a possible winter crossing.
Contractors from across the state will gather in Charlotte on December 5 and 6 for the sixth annual convention. Former governor Morrison and state highway commissioner Frank Page are on the program.
George Remus' trial in Cincinnati shifted to intimidation charges as witness George Klug testified about the murder of Imogene Remus. Klug, driven by Remus to Eden Park, offered evasive answers and was deemed hostile by prosecutors.
Over 200 donations push the drive to 1 293 91 dollars surpassing earlier figures. Contributors include Garland Daniels Ralph FEF Denning Mr Price Mr Telle A B Frost J A Austin J H McGrave Randall Mann Jimmy Armstrong J H Mitchell Mrs W S O Neal C F Farley J Van Sheetz W C Brown J W Richardson N Bienenstock C W Von Drehle K A Page and others amid continued appeals.
Senator Capper of Kansas joined lawmakers seeking to outlaw war through a treaty with France and allied nations. He favors mediation over conflict and would require bipartisan approval before presenting to President Coolidge. Borah meanwhile pushes a separate plan to codify international law and create an independent tribunal for arbitration.
Albany report states court of appeals fixed the week of January 9 for the execution of Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray at Sing Sing. Governor Smith may consider clemency. warrants signed by all judges set the schedule within legal limits.
A special Thanksgiving service will be held Thursday morning at 9 30 o clock at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The pastor will speak on Why We Should Be Thankful. Music for the day will be included. The public is invited to attend.
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