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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
4
Greensboro aims to illuminate its streets with a new white lighting scheme inspired by High Point. The project envisions enhanced visibility and a distinctive night-time cityscape to match neighboring standards.
The Columbia State muses on Prohibition failures and hints at coal industry politics. It imagines President influencing Congress to mine coal and notes Mr. McAdoo’s potential impact with 425,000 votes if he pursues the presidency. It questions secrecy in a Japan Germany pact and Viscount Ishii’s likely disclosure.
The exiled prince says his father will be exposed as a noble man, but warns it will require a con man to do so. He notes French court martial for surrender of a general and mocks the watchful waiting policy on Mexico. He cites scant policy and a day of poor franked mail from Washington amid a crowded system.
Farmers and locals across the state criticize the act tied to taxing property at real value. Past practices valued land much lower, such as a $10,600 tract at $700. The passage notes that opposition is understandable and urges stopping the perceived misapplication of the act.
A New York World diarist scolds the girls for vanity and urges them to stay practical. He claims men previously used feminine tricks, now countering with similar show, but the speaker vows not to follow fashion trends or powder their noses.
A November discussion argues the U S government should not nationalize industries after plans to take over coal mines to avert a winter crisis. Critics warn of dangerous precedents while supporters claim decisive action is needed to prevent a coal shortage. The piece notes injunctive efforts failed to end a strike and questions how to ensure heat for the public as winter nears.
The article notes Baptists often engage in diverse public matters and describe a nationwide drive to raise 75 million dollars for foreign and home missions, general church work, education, orphanages, hospitals, and related causes. High Point Baptists work to meet the local quota, with confidence the fund will succeed due to the denomination’s past record.
An editorial questions the condemnation of poolrooms urging consideration of the moral double standards and impact on young men who enter these venues. It critiques reformers claims and explores what constitutes genuine vice beyond gambling narratives.
The editorial anticipates a switch back to private railroad management in about two months and urges High Point to repair a muddy Main Street crossing. It criticizes current federal control for delays and calls for an end to dangerous passenger discharges amid box cars and darkness to force respect for cities along rail routes.
Several leaders and groups are active today including Jesse Pomeroy at Charlestown prison turning 61, the New York state canal system closing at midnight, and the Washington labor conference nearing conclusion. Indiana Kentucky Ohio Farm Show opens in Cincinnati, Governor Roberts leads tuberculosis talks in Savannah, Orthodox Jewish convention in New York plans a patriotism drive. Also medical ad promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a systemic cure. Flower shop ad invites Thanksgiving orders.
List of notable dates and figures including Patrick Gordon dies in Russia 1699, Maria Theresa dies 1789, Edmund Keen debut 1820, LaFayette Grover born 1823, first Japanese parliament opened 1890, Cracow bombardment 1914, Kitchener Paris conference 1915, Beatty replaces Jellicoe 1916, Inter Allied Conference opens 1917.
William G. Lea, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and chief spokesman for railroad workers in the congressional railroad legislation dispute, is 60. Born November 29, 2185 in La Prairie Illinois, he began as a brakeman on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, later served as a Kansas county official, then a Union Pacific conductor and prominent organizer. He has led the order since 1909 and is noted for aggressive leadership and negotiation skills.
Biologists sought to explain mass bee deaths in Monte Vista Colorado where thousands of bees were found dead at a tire shop. Authorities suspect rubber odor attracts and then stuns the bees, with shop owners sweeping up many carcasses.
Racing closes Maryland Bowie and Cuba American Jockey Havana. Jefferson Park New Orleans hosts fall meeting. Cycling international sprints at Madison Square Garden. Army Navy game at Polo Grounds New York. Bowling Midwest championship Omaha. Chicago city championship tournament opens. National senior cross country New York. Columbia University fall regatta Hudson. California junior championship Del Monte.
Today’s birthday list includes Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg former German chancellor born in Bran deberg 63 years ago Sir George Russell Clark British minister to the Czecho Slovakia born 45 years ago Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen founded at La Prairie Illinois 60 years ago Edwin P Morrow Kentucky governor designate born Somerset 41 years ago George D Strayer Columbia Teachers College born Wayne 43 years ago One year ago in war the former German empress joined her husband in Holland Austria-Hungary losses put at 4 600 000 killed and wounded President Wilson announced plans to attend the peace conference.
Advertisement urges readers to buy a home rather than rent citing rising rents and instability. Claims affordable plan with favorable terms and available homes for sale now, urging immediate contact.
The record lists SHERROD as President and W. Rh. MORROW as Secretary Treasurer for High Point Insurance and Real Estate Co. Solicitors named are C. M. Kephart and W. Carson Burns.
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