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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1925
Page
4
A report notes Briand escaping a fire unharmed while discussing international affairs. Trotsky comments on the value of pacts with Russia, and the Moderation League in New York forms to oppose the Volstead act, listing prominent Americans like Elihu Root among its members.
Colonel Mitchell stays firm on his bold charges, determined to see the course through win or lose. Senator Simmons calls for deeper government axe cuts, a stance unlikely to affect the policy's substance but may win Democratic support.
Cole Blease advocates modifying the prohibition law to allow "good pure beer" for his constituency. He argues that beer remains the main beverage challenge for his voters and seeks relief through change.
Socialists announced beforehand they would not back a Briand ministry, choosing to withhold support rather than join with other parties after its formation to oppose it.
The piece notes a climate where all sides claim tolerance yet arm themselves to defend it. It contrasts universal support for moderation with readiness to confront anyone seen as less tolerant, highlighting tension between ideals and action.
The passage argues that if the Voletead act had succeeded many advocates would lose their lucrative jobs. It contends reformers would face a dull future once people become uniformly good and tractable.
A Louisiana congressman joins critics of bi monthly crop reports arguing they allow gamblers to depress cotton prices. He notes that removing reports would not shield farmers from market manipulation and that farmers should boost knowledge of crops to protect their interests.
The pardons commissioner notes the average prison sentence age in North Carolina is 21, with new arrivals steadily lowering this figure. Despite a juvenile court and handling under 16s differently, the trend suggests most inmates are aged 18 to 24.
B N Duke has given 250000 to Rutherford college on the condition that others raise an equal amount. The move may draw Duke further into North Carolina college development including High Point college. A 100000 offer from a philanthropist with matching funds could simplify financing for High Point college.
The article argues for a direct subsidy to private shipowners or a return to federal ownership as the path to a strong American merchant marine. It cites Plummer's views, wartime costs, and the 1905 Roosevelt plan as a counterpoint to non subsidy policies, warning against dependence on foreign shipping.
The Bryn Mawr president grants women students the right to smoke and designates a room in each dorm for smokers. The move, seen as aligning with modern moral culture, may reduce overall smoking by removing secrecy and the illusion of glamour associated with cigarettes.
The Illinois football coach known for developing Red Grange faced sharp jokes and criticism at a congratulatory dinner for the squad. Grange endured the jabs with patience, a rare stance given his professional ties, highlighting a broader college pride in ex players entering major leagues.
The present turmoil in Texas about graft in road building operations has served to remind several. The article notes concerns over corruption in public works and the scrutiny faced by officials handling procurements and contracts.
A motivational column urges taking action now rather than waiting for the new year. It argues planning life changes is more important than housing, and that starting today beats postponing to tomorrow. Emphasizes that resolutions are worthwhile if followed by real effort.
A thinker who plans ahead and practices early stands a better chance of lasting reform. The piece argues habits rule us once set, making self change a matter of consistent, preplanned action rather than grand New Year resolutions.
The passage argues for planning and self sacrifice to keep New Year resolutions. It notes many people change themselves and stresses thinking ahead to avoid failure, with benefits lasting a year and renewing like leases. It references a court case backdrop involving Woodfin, Solicitor Midgette, and federal proceedings.
A local reader from The Enterprise protests proposed traffic signals now being tested. He argues main street traffic would idle while cross traffic moves slowly and urges an officer presence instead. He notes high operating costs and a rising tax rate, calling for a halt to the plan.
In Raleigh on Monday the court heard the state against Herbert G Gulley for assault on W W Gathings of Greensboro but the key witness failed to appear delaying the case. Gulley denies attacking Gathings while Gathings faces questions for missing court. Durham county jurors convicted Jesse Wyatt of manslaughter in the Holt case with mercy recommended but pending Judge Midgette’s judgment.
Chaos swept through the town last evening after students set fire to the wooden stadium amid oil and arson incidents. Police Chief Wiltberger and Fire Chief Hofstetter faced jeers as authorities struggled to quell the unrest, with arrests for false alarms and damaged equipment.
Plummer argues for an unprecedented subsidy to the merchant fleet to empower the Shipping Board to sell its vessels to private American buyers. He criticizes frequent legislative deadlock and warns that without decisive action the United States risks losing control of ocean transportation to foreign interests already regaining dominance. He notes last year Shipping Board ships accounted for about 108 million dollars of cargo carriage costs and stresses the need to enable American purchase and modernization of ships.
Gus Griffin, a young white man, was convicted in city court of vagrancy and sentenced by Judge Donald C. MacRae to 30 days on the county roads with notice of appeal to Guilford superior court.
Colonel John C. Cooge father of the president, long ill with heart disease in Plymouth Vermont, left his home for the first time in over a week, spoke briefly and was photographed.
The High Point Dog and Kennel Club field trials enter a second day with rising crowds and ongoing races at the old Brokaw estate. Champion Leavie W. Rex owned by Mrs Otia B Stickney and handled by R D Beavans won open stakes first yesterday. Second place went to C Frank Mutt, owned and handled by J G Wood. Woodalls Pat and Carolina Doone shared third, with Woodalls Pat led by Beavans and Carolina Doone by Onnile Shore.
In White Plains New York Mia Rhinelander testifies this afternoon about her romance with Leonard Rhinelander and the color dispute surrounding their marriage. The defense claims letters were to intimidate, while a mistrial motion over hostile remarks fails. A furniture dealer testifies unpaid bills and comments on color during the 1920s sensational suit.
At a court martial in Washington Col. William Mitchell repeats that American aviators fly in flaming coffins. He argues no safety gain since 1921 and faults equipment after Captain McAvoy's fatal crash, while Major Gullion presses figures on flight hours.
Duke donor contributes 50 000 toward an endowment for Rutherford College near Hickory with a challenge to raise an equal amount by friends of the college. Rev H H Jordan says trustees expect strong support to match the gift and lift the school toward new prosperity as celebrations continue.
Miss Clara Cox the Springfield church pastor announced that conversions have reached 128 as the revival continues through Wednesday. The earlier report of 10 conversions was corrected, highlighting the ongoing church revival and its larger impact. Berre’l is Capta’n. NEW AVEN Conn Yale selects captain Bunnell from Scranton Pa for 1926 after two years at Yale College, Mercerburg prep, now a junior.
The United Auction Company buys a Unipedphone an electric musical instrument. It operates on electricity and uses a keyboard like a piano. A piano player can play it easily and it will debut at the Thanksgiving Day sale.
French garrison at Rasheiya bombards the town as Druse tribesmen set the citadel alight. Some 2,400 reinforcements head toward the besieged position to lift the action and secure the area.
Alfred R. Marsh, 75, died at home on Fairfield road after years of declining health. A prominent Fairfield resident born near Freeman's Mill in 1850 he married Francis Frazier and leaves three children, Mrs. D. C. Marsh Isaac Marsh and Grovener Marsh. Funeral services were held at Ebenezer church with Miss C. Cox and Rev. E. W. Jones officiating.
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