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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
1
Sixty airplanes start a cross country race with one accident reported. A North Carolina man leads as coverage notes the event, while convention news highlights the United Daughters of the Confederacy gathering in High Point. Delegates from many chapters fill Wesley Memorial Church.
The industrial conference adjourned without action as delegates plan group meetings tomorrow. Gavin McNab urged direct action while Samuel Gompers warned against adjournment. C E Barrett presented a preamble asking a commission to formulate a national agriculture policy reflecting farmer sacrifices in the war and lack of recognition in the peace treaty.
Military circles in Washington fear for Brig. Gen. Edgar Jadwin, representative of the American peace delegation, after a report that two allied officers were shot by Bolsheviks in Ukraina.
Premier Lloyd George denounced the railway men's strike as Prussian and an attempt to hold up the community at a luncheon in London. He said the nation means to be master in her own house, signaling a government win in the strike.
In Binghamton on October 8 Col. Gerald Brandt and his passenger Sgt. W H Nevitt were killed or gravely injured when their plane crashed one mile north of Depoiset during a cross country race. Brandt suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries while Nevitt endured a brain concussion.
The convention opened last night at 8 o’clock with an inspirational address by Mrs. Josephus Daniels and a performance by Mrs. Newton D. Baker. Mrs. H. A. London introduced Mrs. Baker, praising her wartime singing in camps and cantonments across America. Mrs. Baker sang When Pershing's Men Go Marching In in a resonant rendition.
Under U S Public Health Service supervision through North Carolina health officials a venereal disease treatment clinic opens here tomorrow. Free care for those unable to pay will be offered. The office is above Ramsey Drug Store and will operate daily afternoons from 4 to 6. The state covers half the costs. High Point must raise the other $500 to match a $500 state grant.
A fire at noon today partly destroyed the Pat Johnson residence on Beaman Street with a loss of several hundred dollars. The origin was not determined but a kitchen flue is suspected as the blaze began in the roof. The fire department arrived promptly and contained the flames.
London announces flags from ships that fought in battle should be preserved. Any ship with such a flag must frame it and display it prominently on the vessel.
President Wilson shows continued improvement and is stronger than at any time since his illness began. Admirals Grayson and Skitt and Dr. Ruffin issued a bulletin stating his condition is improving slowly and that orders for quiet will be enforced for the time being.
London newspapers express wide alarm over President Wilson’s illness. The Chronicle notes unprecedented public sympathy and the world’s preoccupation with his condition while the Mail says political circles closely monitor news from the ailing leader and await updates as Americans do.
Rome reports raised tensions over Fiume as Britain and the United States warned Italy that continuing the illegal situation could cost its alliance and seat at the peace conference. The Tribune critiques Wilson’s influence and questions the allies’ handling, while noting Wilson’s alleged nervous illness.
Washington officials say a communication on the Fiume issue was sent to Italy but deny any ultimatum or decisive action. The comment in the Italian press was not reflected in U.S. intent or timing.
Thousands of Confederate veterans with families gathered in Atlanta for the first formal meeting of the 10th annual reunions. The opening day focused on welcome ceremonies and responses by survivors of antebellum days in the South.
Danville Virginia October 8 Mrs Emma Barksdale a prominent local resident is critically ill at her Main Street home suffering from pneumonia.
New York cot ton futures opened steady with October at 32.10 cents per pound and December 32.45. January 32.50, March 32.60, and May 32.63.
Two hours before the seventh World Series game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox, about 3000 fans entered Redland Field in Cincinnati on October 8. The band played but lacked usual enthusiasm as the mood darkened.
An attempt to wreck the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company plant at Mekkeesport occurred early today when a missile believed to be a bomb struck the building. It exploded, tearing a large hole in the roof.
Colorado citizens revive plans for a summer white house on Mount Falcon near Denver. The mountain palace would provide a refuge for U S presidents in warm months. Initial cost_estimates set at 50 000 dollars with 250 000 dollars more needed for full construction and grounds. The governors of western states would hold the property in trust as a board of regents.
New York October 8 firm on Liverpool cables and wet weather with strong spot demand. Opening bids show an advance of 5 to 30 points driven by covering and fresh buying in the cotton market.
More than 100 wholesale grocers from across the state gathered in Raleigh for the organization meeting of the North Carolina wholesale grocers association.
Lieutenant Maynard arrived at 12 18 the trip from Binghamton made in 45 minutes He carried a German police dog.
A revival meeting starts at the Presbyterian church Sunday, continuing at least a week. Dr. Gurney of Monroe will preach, with music directed by Prof. Dan W. Smith. Special prayer services will be held this week, and Dr. George R. Brown will lead tonight's service. The public is invited.
Greenville reports say a large posse of several hundred officers hunted Joe Turner a black gambler wanted for the murder of two policemen in a woods patch in Spartanburg County last night. Officers returned around 1 a.m. with ongoing searches.
The food administration sent a bill to the senate committee proposing federal control of sugar commerce through December 1, 1920 to curb price rises. It calls for a license system for sugar dealers and penalties up to a 35000 fine or two years imprisonment for violations.
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