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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
5
The newspaper states that the Associated Press is exclusive to publish all news dispatches credited to it or not and also owns the local news published in the paper.
The proposal outlines extending city limits in all directions, a substantial library, parks and playgrounds, a new passenger station with elevated tracks, a city planning system, more homes, paved streets, extended sewer and water systems, and hard surfaced roads aimed at reaching a 20,000 population when the expansion occurs.
Poet Berton Braley laments that after World War I the Turkish threat returns due to "the same old chessmen" of diplomats. He derides "learned gentlemen" who misuse power, causing new turmoil and misery while claiming to steer destinies for peace.
A claim highlights the presence of a member of the I. W. W. at a notable event, described as a working instance, drawing attention to the labor group. The report emphasizes the credibility of the sighting and the implications for the broader labor movement.
European social circles wonder if Tino and the ex-Sultan will be best men at the Hohenzoller wedding. The-piece hints at a shell game behind the name recognition and social intrigue, suggesting delaying thoughts and puzzled conclusions.
A jumble of quotes mentions a weather forecast predicting rain, a seven year drought claim, and a lively ball game on Thursday. Mentions of Greek Turks rivalry and political names appear amid garbled text about trash removal in Greensboro and High Point attitudes toward debris.
A 17 year old North Redwood railroad agent named Richard W Sears began mail order selling watches by writing to railroad friends and founding what became Sears Roebuck & Co. The tale emphasizes initiative over location with last year’s orders exceeding 178.6 million amid a vast customer base.
The article notes how the world series demonstrates rapid news distribution through telegraph, telephone, and radio. It describes nationwide reach from trains and ships to rural crossroads, with fans hearing plays in kitchens and small towns publishing extras by supper time, making the event a daily national focus.
The Durham Sun discusses the Gold Hill property near Salisbury and New York promoters buying the gold and copper and planning to start with five hundred men. It reflects on repeated sales, halted work, and the uncertain fate of North Carolina gold mines and their feverish regional hopes.
High Point residents and a nearby suburban area vote November 21 on boundary changes that would enlarge the city. Officials predict about 21 000 people fall inside the proposed lines with most High Point votes likely in favor, while suburban mill owners may oppose. Separate news notes: Strudwick rushed to Washington for a Supreme Court case. Will Switzer misses court due to illness as bondsmen bonds are held pending next term.
A High Point reader urges defense of the local fire and police departments amid critics. The letter praises the departments for saving property and lives in numerous incidents, recalls officers’ courage, and counters a reader’s negative view with personal anecdotes and commendations.
Judge Strudwick criticizes the indictment as a dragnet and postpones trial to December to allow the defense to prepare. Judge Harding overrules the motion to quash as both sides confirm readiness.
A diverse speaker lineup opens North Carolina campaign as Democrat Sam Hobbs leads over Republican Tom Owen. Northampton's Sumner Burgwyn returns as spokesman in the lower house pledging to push reform on the 3300 property exemption. Governor Morrison, touring statewide, highlights tax issues and cross border land taxation affecting North and South Carolina.
New Haven Conn Oct 6 Charlie O Hearn and Joe Beckett regular Yale quarterbacks are on the sick list. Neither is expected to play versus North Carolina tomorrow and it is doubtful if O Hearn will play against Iowa next week. Miedlinger likely to start at quarterback for North Carolina game. O Hearn hospitalized with a pulled tendon. Beckett sidelined with severe bruises.
Friends report High Point resident RE Edwards whose leg was amputated after being crushed between cars at the Southern railway yards is somewhat improved. He is able to sit up and may leave Guilford General hospital in a few days.
Henderson plans show a new church edifice costing about 156000. The board of stewards discussed the project last night and will present it to the congregation at a mass meeting October 10. Bishop W. F. McMurray of Louisville will travel 500 miles to speak.
District forest warden C H Barrage says two fire wardens are added in Caldwell county as officials seek funds for prevention work. County commissioners met with Barrage but turned down the funding proposal.
A provocative line declares a dramatic turn in Europe with a Turk killed on Thanksgiving Day. The remark ties a named group to a violent act and forecasts a ritualized killing as a defining moment.
In New Brunswick authorities pore over clues in the murders of Rev Edward Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills. Investigators suspect jealousy and a firearms killer as motive while James Mills defends his alibi. a body autopsy for Hall is ordered in Brooklyn to shed light on the killing.
The weather bureau forecast showers in the south tonight and Saturday signaling temporary relief amid a five week drought. Predictions include Georgia Florida Mississippi Alabama Tennessee and Kentucky with Virginia North and South Carolina getting rain tomorrow night.
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