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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1926

Page

5

Hold That Lion Delivers Light Comedy at Broadhurst

Douglas MacLean stars in Hold That Lion at the Broadhurst with Walter Hiers and Constance Howard. A globe trotting chase and a lion finale provide broad laughs and lively stagey silliness. The film blends comedy with exotic locales and a ten thousand dollar wager, backed by a Fox news reel and a Pathe comedy.

Totoss Broadhurst Theater Dougle MacLean New York William Beaudine British East Africa Doug Walter Hiers Constance Howard Africa Suez Douglas MacLean Paramount Pictures Fox News Pathe L. G

Cross Examination Highlights Navy Corruption Case

Hogan took the defense for about thirty minutes and submitted over 100000 words of departmental correspondence on the two major projects. Stuart produced a letter from Rear Admiral J K Robison to Denby the judge advocate general and Fall. Hogan argued navy officials’ involvement rules out collusion between Fall and Doheny.

Owen J. Roberts Stuart Hogan J. K. Robison Naval Bureau of Engineering Denby Judge Advocate General Fall Navy Department Doheny

Fall-Doheny Oil Inquiry Conspiracy Trial Moves Ahead

In Washington Navy 30 AP the Elk Hills leasing case resumes as court releases testimony from the Senate oil investigation. Prosecutors present Mahoney’s account of Albert Fall’s movements in 1921 22 after Doheny paid $100 000, while Fall was interior secretary. Night sessions begin to hasten verdict before Christmas.

Washington, Navy Senate Oil Investigating Committee Doheny Pan-American Petroleum Company of California Navy Elk Hill Oil Reserve BE. L. Mahoney Comptroller General’s Office Mahoney Albert B. Fall Edward L. Doheny Interior Elk Hills

Market Reports Chicago Poultry Included In Brief Trading Summary

Market data shows poultry receipts at 114 cars with varied item bids amid a broad stock listing. The report lists numerous industrials and transport stocks with mixed percentage changes, including General Electric, Union Pacific, and Pennsylvania, reflecting a volatile outlook in late November trading.

Potatoes Market Mixed as Receipts Reach Chicago on Track

Potatoes receipts totaled 98 cars with 380 on track and 477 cars shipped nationally. Early trading was slow and the market dull while Wisconsin sacked round whites moved 225 to 250 cents, Minnesota 220 to 235, Idaho russets 250 to 275, with fancy shades higher.

Chicago U. S Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho

Copper and metal markets mixed on spot and futures

Copper easy at 135. Tin soft with spot 75 and near 75, January 68.25. Iron steady. Lead dull at 8.00. Zinc weaker with East St. Louis spot 7.15 and near contracts 7.12. Antimony quoted 13.75 to 14.00.

New York East St. Louis

Foreign exchange rates across markets on November 30

New York reports irregular foreign exchange quotes with Britain at 484 1 2 to 485, France around 361 1 2, Germany about 2377, and Tokyo 4912 1 2. Cables and 60 day bills on banks show slight shifts among major European and Asian centers including Shanghai and Montreal.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Cereho Slovakia Jugo Slavia Austria Rumania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal

Wheat Prices Rally Amid Mixed Argentine Weather

Wet weather in Argentina spurred a rebound in wheat prices after initial declines tied to Liverpool reports of free offerings from Canada and Argentina. Corn and oats also firmed with slight gains across the board as markets steadied near yesterday's closing levels.

Chicago Argentina Liverpool Canada

New York Cotton Edges Lower Then Steady After Opening

Southern hedge selling and local selling dominated the early cotton market in New York. Prices dipped 1 to 4 points at the open but firmed as covering and trade buying appeared, with January at 12.32 and May at 12.80. December notices added about 5 000 bales, keeping December 15 to 18 points above January amid Liverpool liquidation and discouraging Manchester reports.

New York Liverpool Manchester

New Orleans Cotton Opens Easy On December Notices

The New Orleans cotton market opened easy as December notices for 10,000 bales arrived in New York and overall business looked weak. Early trades showed losses of 3 to 5 points with December at 1238, January 1240, and March 1252, then closed barely steady with a net decline of 8 toll points.

New Orleans A. P Liverpool New York General Business

Wall Street Dull Start Amid Broad Declines with Select Movers

An extension of yesterday’s late selling shaded early trading as railroad and motor shares mostly fell. A few issues like Dupont Allied Chemical and Sterling Products advanced counter to the general trend amid mixed factory and industrial stock activity.

Wall Street New York Dupont, Allied Chemical Sterling Products All. Chem. & Dye Scone Dom Bs Seevese Atchison Coast Line Pee Hekee Anks Gees Balt Ohio Matheney Bt Occa Cshtotur Pet Soc Ea Canadian Pac Bie Tan Os Ik Sk Ceeeese Ceises Cure Cpueibie Beer Ks Davison Chemical Praee Cs Kok OB Electric Pow Petaboos Ponder Ooo

Jury Bias Allegations Cast Shadow on Somerville Trial

A letter from hotel owner Gilbert A. Van Dorn and 12 affidavits detail jurors' alleged prejudices and misconduct. The letter claims jurors discussed the case openly in their rooms, favored acquittal before testimony, and allowed outside contact and influence. Prosecution affidavits cite jurors sleeping during the trial and preformed minds.

Gilbert A. van Dorn Simpson Gibson van Dorn Herbert B. Mayer New York Mirror

Forsyth Testifies on Blood Evidence in Tragedy Case

Clayton Forsyth testified he found two blood pools at nearby filling stations just before 3 am the night of the tragedy. He identified a crown-split cap he says Forsyth wore earlier with two men and a girl Evelyn Britt. Coroner notes cap outside clean. Lepark held in Wake jail for murder. Stephenson at large.

Clayton Forsyth Evelyn Britt Waring Robert Lepark Durham Lepark Wake County Robert Stephenson

Vestry Elections At Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

Vestrymen for Saint Mary's Episcopal Church were elected to replace four retiring members under the parish rotating system. New vestry members are M. C. Crowson, R. C. Hubbard, Roy C. Preston, and Matt Wall. officers to be chosen next Tuesday. Reports from church societies were favorable.

Saint Mary's Episcopal Church M. C. Crowson R. C. Hubbard Roy C. Preston Matt Wall L. E. Greenleaf Edgar Hartley R. F. J. Johnson Thomas Turner, Jr C. E. Diffendai C. C. Prince J. W. Thompson H B. Hiatt Saint Mary’s Guild Woman's Auxiliary National Council Guild H. N. Bowne A. G. Douglas Homer Wheeler Rufus King H. B. Hiatt Edgar Payne James T. Stewart, Jr L. R. Stewart

Special Services At Marlboro Church In Sophia

Sunday services at Marlboro Church featured Rev. R. H. Melvin from Greensboro followed by a church grounds picnic and a singing class closing exercise. The day also noted quiet Thanksgiving in the area amid storm reports and community updates on local families and illnesses.

Sophia Marlboro R. H. Melvin Greensboro Sophia’s Glenwood Duncan Newlin A. D. Farlow James Bahama J. D. Farlow Sarah Leflin N. E. Davis A. M. Fentress Angeline Fentress David Woodburn Pleasant Garden Delphine Farlow Isaac

Martha Ellington Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Martha Pearl Ellington wife of R M Ellington died at 704 English Street last night at 7 o clock after a lengthy illness. Born Randleman 39 years ago she came to High Point a decade ago and joined Wesley Memorial church. Survived by husband two children Billie Ellington and Mrs Cleatus Spencer mother Mrs Mary Jane Hardin and brother A T Hardin. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at the residence with Rev John W Moore and Rev M R Harvey officiating. Burial Oakwood Memorial Park.

Martha Pearl Ellington R. M. Ellington English Street Ellington Randleman High Point Wesley Memorial Church Billie Ellington Cleatus Spencer Mary Jane Hardin A. T. Hardin Greenvile 8. C John W Moore Wesley Memorial M. E. Church M. R. Harvey Wesleyan Methodist Church Oakwood Memorial Park

Funeral Services for Homer Walton at Springfield Church

Funeral services for Homer Walton were held at Springfield Friends church with ministers Clara Cox and Tom Alderman Sykes officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery as many friends attended, with pallbearers and flowerbearers named. A poem was read at the service, published by special request.

Homer Walton Springfield Friends Church Clara I. Cox Tom Alderman Sykes Central Friends Church Springfield Roy E. Johnson J. M. Griffin GC. L. Hilder John W. Hayworth Robert Hill J. R. Johnson Mary Younts Pauline Clodfelter Ruth Reddick Selma Elder Irene Parker Della Trivatt Gladys Yarborough Mabel Hill Estella Clodfelter Hallie Hayworth Beulah Meredith Carrie Robertson Mallie Griffin Sallie Bell

Peroni's Second Attempt Fails in North Carolina Suit

Raleigh report says William M. Person’s second co operative wrecking suit collapsed in Nash County Superior Court when the Louisburg attorney withdrew. The action aimed to place the North Carolina Cotton Marketing Association into receivership. The attorney planned possible new suits in his home county or Wake County. Cotton association counsel sought dismissal for improper venue.

Raleigh Willie M. Person Nash County Superior Court Louisburg North Carolina Cotton Marketing Association Person Wake County The Cotton Association

Southern College Athletics To Be Overhauled At Annual Meeting

Intercollegiate athletics in the south will undergo a major review December 3-4 as arbiters from the Southern Conference meet in Jacksonville. The conference, with 22 member institutions, oversees amateur standards and intramural programs while addressing eligibility, summer baseball, and non conference classifications.

Southern College Jacksonville Fla South Legislative Assembly Old South Arkansas Texas S. V. Sanford University of Georgia Athens Atlanta Southern Conference Southern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association SIAA Gainesville University of Alabama Alabama Poly Institute Clemson College University of Florida Georgia School of Technology University of Kentucky Louisiana State University University of Maryland Mississippi A and M. College University of Mississippi North Carolina State College University of North Carolina University of South Carolina University of the South University of Tennesee Tulane University Vanderbilt University University of Virginia Virginia Military Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Washington and Lee University

Anniversary Reception Honors Mr and Mrs N E Russell

Stewards and their wives of the Main Street Methodist church hosted a surprise anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs N E Russell to mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The event featured a mock ceremony led by L P Magnum, floral roses by Dorothy Magnum and Viola Byrum, songs by Dona Bolt and Mrs David Yow, and a cake with 25 lit candles followed by refreshments.

Main Street Methodist Church N. E. Russell Mrs. Russell L. P. Magnum Mr. Russell W. W. Preddy Dorothy Magnum Viola Byrum

Guilford College Seeks Duke Panel Review

Dean Wannamaker of Duke University spent the day at Guilford College to assess current conditions for the Southern Association of Colleges. His spring report will influence Guilford's potential member status next year as Dr. Binford continues raising faculty standards, endowment, and overall quality.

Guilford College Wannamaker Duke University Southern Association of Colleges Guilford Binford

Plan to Merge Cotton Mills Approved in Lowell

Stockholders of the Massachusetts Cotton Mills of Lowell voted to accept a merger plan with Pepperell Manufacturing. The plan exchanges five Pepperell shares for eight Massachusetts shares and involves no new financing or cash outlay.

Boston Massachusetts Cotton Mills Lowell Mass Pepperell Manufacturing Company Pepperell Massachusetts Common

Whiskers of Tigers Auctioned in Wuchow

In Wuchow China a tiger trapped nearby was auctioned after its whiskers were harvested. The crowd gathered as the buyer claimed the prize by reaching into the cage and pulling out the whiskers. Each whisker sold for about 20 cents.

Wuchow China

Gatewood Dead

Eugene Gatewood 49, executive general passenger agent of the Southern Railway, died in Washington from injuries suffered November 16 when kicked by a horse near Rectortown Virginia. He leaves a widow and a daughter.

Gatewood Washington Eugene Gatewood The Southern Railway Rectortown

Police Seek Negro Suspect After Store Breaking in Thomasville

Police comb the city for a Black man charged with storebreaking and assault with intent to kill after he allegedly entered A. L. Smith's Thomasville store Sunday night, shot at the owner, and fled through a broken plate glass. The description is circulating and officers are on alert.

Thomasville A. la Smith Mr. Smith McGhee

Negro to sit on North Carolina Legion executive committee

Lt. Lawrence Oxley elected vice commander of section B and to join the Legion executive committee, becoming the first Negro to sit with the body. Oxley, a former morale officer, teaches at St. Augustine School and heads welfare work for the state board.

Raleigh North Carolina Department of the American Legion Lawrence Oxley Lt. Oxley Legion Executive Committee Oxley Boston St. Augustine School

Service Held for Mrs. W. R. Smith

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie May Smith were held at her home on East Russell Street at 2 30 PM with Rev H C Bynum and Rev W A Barber officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Sunday after a weeks illness. Active pallbearers and flower bearers listed.

Willie May Smith East Russell Street H. C. Bynum East End Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Barber George R. Brown First Methodist Protestant Church Oakwood Cemetery Mr. Smith Will R. Smith A. Grayson Devenney J. R. Young George R. Henderson J. D. Koonce C. B. Solomon John McMahan C. G. Wright M. C. Culler Leon Millikan H. B. Koonce Mary Mangin Clara Perkins Tom Buie C. P. Koonce Arthur Barber FE. B. Patterson M. R. Green Jack Ferguson Flavigs World R. A. Wilson EF. R. Outland B. C. Rogers Baxter Mary Koonce Alice Koonce Emma Winslow Ethel Hodgin Lottie Barber

Update on Collision Involving Miss Ausband

A report states the driver of the car that hit Miss Pauline Ausband stopped at once and assisted after the accident. Initial reports claimed the driver did not stop to check on injuries.

Pauline Rusband Worman Miss Ausband

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