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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
4
A collection of editorials criticizing rent hikes, street repairs on Main Street, and city governance in High Point. The pieces urge action on public improvements, warn about fiscal decisions, comment on free speech, and discuss President Wilson’s health and resilience amid war’s strains.
Major W F Moody of the North Carolina Federation of Labor denies rumors that organized labor seeks control of state politics. He cites constitutional rights and warns against class legislation while acknowledging labor’s interest in fair action. The Charlotte Observer and Greensboro News weigh in on labor’s political influence and recent local incidents.
A quotation from the Rev Culpepper asserts every child should receive at least one whipping per year regardless of need. The passage implies the reverend himself has benefited from such discipline.
A compact digest lists events and deaths across years from 1826 to 1917. Notable entries include Jens Emmanuel Gabbensen’s death in Hamburg, the Great Eastern breakup in 1888, arrivals of the Comte de Paris in 1890, and the sinking of the Annie F Coulan in 1917, among others.
In the day’s news Eleanor Duse the renowned Italian tragedienne marks her 60th birthday today. Her life reads like romance with a birth on a train between Padua and Venice and a career that began at age three, including tours of America beginning in 1898.
Miss Virginia Gildersheeve of Barnard College and Nora Bayes, Chicago born entertainer, marked birthdays today. Maj. Gen. William C. Gorgas, retired surgeon general, born Mobile Alabama. Andrew J. Montague, ex governor and current congressman, born Campbell County Virginia. Prince Charles of Romania, who renounced his throne claim, born 26 years ago today.
Racing continues at Jamaica Latonia and Laurel. Trotting continues at Lexington Grand Circuit. Golf begins Women’s National Championship at Shawnee. Leslie cup matches start at Shinnecock Hills. Baseball World Championship Series Game 3 in Chicago. Colorado Kennel Show opens in Denver.
Senator James A. Reed comments on the Oklahoma governor amid ongoing rioting, arguing that the governor’s actions were ill advised and reflect poorly on the state during a period of unrest.
Paris reports anxiety over resumed trade with Germany amid calls to ensure genuine identification of returning workers. A Lille woman recalls a former German officer in Paris, who denied his identity but bore an emperor tattoo, prompting demand that employers be held accountable for staff backgrounds.
New York merchant James H. Farley brings an easy payment clothing store to High Point. Opening day features the debut of a new credit shop serving men women and children with flexible terms.
Durham October 3 The tobacco market shows strength with large early breaks at four warehouses and rising farmer activity to market better grades. Finer and high colored tobacco brings unusually high prices, pleasing planters who prefer selling high grades and holding lower ones.
Raleigh Oct 3 Mayor James Johnson who is under treatment at Hot Springs suffered partial paralysis today and is reported in serious condition tonight. He went to the watering place several days ago after a previous fall at work but had recovered and remained at his duties. His friends fear paralysis may worsen his condition.
An advertisement-style claim promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It asserts meat consumption irritates kidneys by producing uric acid and urges a daily dose to flush acids, reduce pain, and prevent infections, touting safety and widespread use.
The Duluth and Fargo Roman Catholic dioceses mark thirty years since their establishment. Maryland’s American division aims to finalize its regional organization at a state convention in Baltimore today. The Prince of Wales’s itinerary includes brief visits to Medicine Hat Maple Creek and Swift Current. Yom Kippur begins at sunset as Jews worldwide observe the Day of Atonement.
German forces evacuated Lens and Armentieres as French airmen conducted a bold bombing raid behind enemy lines. Secretary of War Baker arrived in Paris.
Prices show modest moves with October at 31.50, December 31.98, January 41.95, March 32.10, May 32.05 as markets begin the session. Traders monitor supply cues and export demand.
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