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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1919
Page
1
Bill Carlisle escaped convict and bandit travels east after leaving messages at newspaper offices in Buffalo and Denver. He wrote notes to editors and police chiefs claiming he was heading for Texas and that the next train he robs would be the Denver and Colorado railroad. Authorities consider potential pranks by a crank.
Chicago reports Harriett Luella McCollum predicts Americans will live to 150 within two generations and a 600 year life could follow as humans unlock unused brainpower. She cites Dr. W S Sadler and commerce association discussion urging slower life pace.
Secretary Daniels reviewed the navy death by own action club in New York. He boarded the destroyer Meredith and inspected a squadron of 56 mine sweepers in the Hudson surf, facing danger in laying 50 000 mines in the North Sea. The 8 600 officers and men were welcomed as the Black Hawk flagship crew saluted.
London report cites Sir George Lewis who notes three danger years in marriage with most divorces occurring between year seven and ten. He adds that many failed marriages are childless and that professions influence divorce rates, with farming contributing fewer cases.
New York printers end an eight week work stoppage after the International Typographical Union executive committee mandates a return to work. About 2,500 of 3,000 union attendees vote to accept the mandate ending the tieup.
Twenty eight people perished in a dance hall blaze in Pine Plains Louisiana with sixteen victims being women and girls. Authorities say bodies were searched until ruins were exhausted and injured counts remain uncertain. Funeral services began across Evangeline parish as victims from rural districts gathered for rites after a stampede collapse and ensuing fire.
Investigations by state and city officials followed a hoax call last night that interrupted a Marshall address and falsely announced President Wilson's death. A $100 reward was offered for the unknown caller who said the vice president was wanted on long distance lines due to the president's death. News of the rumor reached churches and services were halted briefly before Vice President Marshall confirmed with the Associated Press that the report was false.
A meeting of High Point baseball enthusiasts is set for tonight at 8 o clock in the Commercial club. Arthur Lyon, president of the local association, urges every baseball lover to attend to finalize plans for the local club. A $1000 deposit is to be prepared for directors’ meeting in Greensboro on Wednesday.
Washington reports the United States has not yet received a reply from Mexico regarding the demand for the immediate release of William O Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla who was rearrested and sent to prison The Mexican cabinet reportedly considered the note last Friday and Governor Cabrera of Puebla was summoned to Mexico City for testimony.
Five hundred general chairmen of the four railroad brotherhoods met in Cleveland to review the overtime proposal from Director General Hines. Grand Chief Warren S S Stone of the engineers presided as committees and credentials were organized and preliminary work conducted. Other unions included trainmen conductors and firemen.
London police surgeon outlines tests to judge drunkenness. He requires walking a straight line heel to toe, picking up paper on one foot, and reciting words without a slurring S sound. The court notes the man failed the tests and the judge dismisses the case.
In Frankfurt a theft ring diverted four trucks of English meat two with coffee two with cocoa and a truck of leather worth millions of marks using forged freight notes. Bribed railway officials aided the plot. Police arrested the ringleader Heindel known on the Continent as wrestler Peterson after observing a truck at its destination.
Petersburg Virginia November 24 Detective W E Wilkerson of the local police force was placed under arrest on two charges becoming the seventh to face grand jury accusations of flagrant violation of the prohibition law and the acceptance of bribes. Five others are still being sought.
At Chicago the labor party convention opened with the resolutions committee report. Delegates split on key points and a five member sub committee was named to draft the platform. Farmers’ groups opposed a plank for land nationalization and cautioned against a prohibition stance that could anger agricultural bodies. The Plumb plan for railroads is also expected to be endorsed. Glenn K. Plumb received an ovation when presenting his railroad operation idea.
The city school board meets at 7 30 tonight at the South Maine Street school building to decide on the new school site and teacher salaries. Citizens favor a northern location to serve more children and superintendent Marr argues for higher pay, likely urged at the session. Indianapolis adopts voluntary coal economy with 4 pm shutdown for stores and factories the last three days of the week due to shortages.
Paris November 24 The withdrawal of American troops from Coblenz is not viewed as necessary by American peace conference circles despite the Senate's failure to ratify the German treaty. The United States remains one of the allied powers and is active in the talks.
A bill introduced in the French Senate seeks to gather letters written by French soldiers during the war. The aim is to form a permanent record capturing all aspects of the battle front and stages of the fighting.
Paris November 24 The American delegates to the peace conference will sign the Bulgarian peace treaty Thursday unless instructed otherwise. The ceremony will be simpler than Versailles and St Germain and will occur in the mayor's office at Neuilly.
A black opal find in Tintenbar Australia has sparked excitement with at least 100 mining claims staked. Local reports cite rapid interest and prospecting activity as buyers eye the new gemstone source.
In Washington on November 24 the central competitive bituminous coal field negotiators paused. Operators pushed for a 20 percent day wage and 15 cents per ton mining pay while miners seek a 40 percent raise and a seven hour day. Fuel Administrator Garfield will rule on what portion of any wage rise may be passed to the public after further industry study. The two proposals await Garfield’s statement tomorrow.
In Juarez reports from Chihuahua City indicate the court martial will decide the fate of General Felipe Angeles, accused leader of the Villa revolt. After his trial proceedings, observers expect a prison term rather than death, noting no hostile reception at the federal prison.
Democrats in the Ninth district vote today to nominate a candidate to replace Judge E Y Webb. Clyde Hoey of Shelby and J D McCall of Charlotte contend for the party nomination in Charlotte.
Unusually strong Liverpool cables and firmer exchange rates boosted the New York cotton market at the open. December notices were absent as Southern selling pushed futures 15 to 20 points from the initial gains with Dec at 6.90 and later months showing gains through July.
Industrial plants in the midwest shut down further while fuel supplies to public utilities were cut. A nationwide soft coal strike enters its 17th day with miners in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois staying idle awaiting a settlement. Five hundred Virginia state troops reached St Carls near the Virginia Kentucky line amid threats to miners returning to work.
Washington reports the army general staff and administration agree a peace time army of 500000 is the minimum to defend national interests. General March, chief of staff, reaffirmed his 500000 estimate, saying it is the smallest force capable of testing U S military power.
Immigration of Chinese to Lower California remains a diplomatic issue as Governor Cantu refuses entry to a group of prospective Chinese colonists. The Chinese legation has been appealed to and Foreign Relations assured ongoing government efforts to resolve the dispute while reiterating no discrimination against Chinese will be tolerated.
Four more alleged radicals sought by federal officers were taken into custody in Akron on November 24. The arrests followed a statewide search for individuals connected to radical activities.
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