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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1926

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Catalan plot strains Franco Italian ties as Garibaldi kin questioned

Paris reports grave questions over Ricciotti Garibaldi and his ties to Inspector Lapolla and Scala amid Catalan invasion plots. Sante Garibaldi, with offices in Paris, and an agitator Scivoli are tangled in efforts to unite anti fascist republicans. Rome notes Lapella in Nice to block Scivoli. Mussolini risk cited.

Paris Ricciotti Garibaldi Liberator Spain Garibaldi Lapolla Police Department Scala Ricciotti Sante Garibaldi Lapella Scivoli Italy France Macia Russia Rome Nice Mussolini

Noted Actor James K Hackett Dies in Paris

Paris dispatch reports James K Hackett American actor long based in Paris died today at 81. He rose to fame as a leading man from the 1890s with The Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau, later achieving Shakespearean triumphs in Othello and Macbeth in London and Paris. Hackett was born September 6 1864 in Wolf Island Ontario and educated at the College of the City of New York. He later built a career as actor manager with theaters in New York Chicago Boston and London.

Paris James K. Hackett James Keteltas Hackett England France Odeon Theatre London Harding Hackett Mr. Hackett Zenda Rupert of Criterion Theater New York Chicago Boston Wolf Island Ont Canada College of the City of New York New York Law School Blackstone Park Theater Philadelphia

Formal Protest Over Italian Consulate Attack

Paris Nov 8 A formal note protesting the attack on the French consulate in Vintimiglia and the attempted assassination in Bologna will be presented today to Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs and at Rome by French Ambassador Besnard. Paris says the note asks Italy to take judicial proceedings against those responsible. The terms were drawn in Rome and known in Paris.

Paris Vintimiglia Mussolini Bologna Rome Besnard Foreign Office

Aged Mississippian Blames Cotton Price Blues

E C Pridgen age 85 argues against broad blame for low cotton prices in the South. He recalls past hardships, criticizes editors urging self sufficiency, and predicts readers will see their error before 1927 ends amid ongoing economic strain.

E. C. Pridgen Mississippi

Brunner and Wife Die by Self-Inflicted Bullets

A coroner's inquest in London returns a verdict of murder and death by own action while of unsound mind for Roscoe Brunner, former chairman of a major chemical firm, and his wife. They were found dead at their daughter's home, the Princess Ferdinand of LeicchstEinstein, on November 3.

Roscoe Brunner London Great Chemical Concern Ferdinand of

Whiskey theft probe opens as grand jury hears Wilmington case

In Wilmington a federal grand jury began investigating the alleged withdrawal of about 20 cases of Scotch whiskey from the U S customs house storage. About 30 witnesses subpoenaed and names kept secret, with possible involvement of prominent citizens, including several women.

United States Customs House Wilmington United States Customs House Federal Court Elma Custom House Grand Jury Tucker Coast Guard Collector of Customs

Judge Overrules Demurrer in Bank Fraud Case

Fulton Superior Court Judge G H Howard overruled the defense demurrer in the W D Manley case charging fraudulent failures at Farmers and Traders Bank of Atlanta. The ruling involved the validity of the banking act of 1919 under which the indictment was drawn. The court recessed for an hour to begin jury selection.

Atlanta G. H. Howard Fulton Superior Court W. D. Manley Farmers and Traders Bank of Atlanta

Williamson Illinois adds two more victims in gun attacks

In Williamson County Illinois two more deaths were added to a violent toll after a mob fired on Mayor Jeff Stone of Colp and ally John Milroy. Police Chief John Keith survived a hand wound while gunmen fled toward Carterville. Rumors tied Charles Birger's faction to the killings as investigators search for three gunmen in a roadhouse attack.

Herrin Ills Williamson County Jeff Stone Colp John Milroy Here Milroy Stone John Keith Keith Charles Birger Birger Colo Pete Salmo Millroy Cartervile

Murder of a 17 Year Old Lad Starts Police Hunt

Sheriff Rasberry of Green county probes the killing of Gordon Yelverton a 17 year old found dead in a wooded area six miles from Farmville He vanished after leaving Williamston with a tobacco load valued at 1400 dollars The trio of white and two Black men linked to the case may have murdered him to seize the tobacco and fled after the warehouse chief appeared Witnesses offered vague descriptions and suggested fictitious names on the tobacco checks

Farmville Navy Rasberry Green County Gordon Yelverton Yelverton Williamston Wilson Market

Hall Mills witness moved amid judge’s wart on case

Mrs. Jane Gibson, star witness in the Hall Mills murder case, was moved from Somerville to Jersey City hospital after a 103 fever and pyelitis. Specialists examined her while prosecutors claim her testimony could tilt the trial, with testimony expected later this week. Durkin’s escape attempt via steel saws in Chicago is also reported.

Jane Gibson Hall-Mills Jersey Jersey City Hall- Mills Somerset County Hospital Jersey City Hospital Alexander Simpson N. J Somerville Frances Stevens Hall Henry Willie Stevens Gibson Hall Simpson Somerville Hospital A. A. Lawton John J. Duffy

Manley Ari gned in Embezzlement Case for Bankers Trust

W D Manley president of the defunct Bankers Trust Co was arraigned in Fulton County Superior Court on charges of larceny under trust embezzlement and related counts arising from the bank failure. three other officials J D Russell Paul Baker and J A Sasser are named in the case.

Atlanta W. D. Manley Bankers Trust Company Fulton County Superior Court Georgia Florida Manley J. D. Russell Paul Baker J. A. Sasser

Train Collision Injures Twelve in Thurmont Maryland

A passenger train on the Western Maryland line from Baltimore to Hagerstown struck an open switch at Thurmont and crashed into the rear of a freight train on a siding. Twelve people were injured, with three mail clerks among the most seriously hurt.

Hagerstown Western Maryland Baltimore Thurmont

Ministers of M P Churches Appointed

The 101st annual North Carolina Methodist Protestant conference at Grace church Greensboro announced pastor assignments. The stationing list names numerous towns and churches with appointed pastors and several “to be supplied” entries across Alamance Asheboro Charlotte Greensboro High Point and more.

North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference Grace Church Alamance J. A. Burgess Albemarle J. R. Anderson M. I. Crutchfield Asheboro J. E. Pritchard Asheville C W. Bates Bess Chapel E. A. Bingham Bessemer City W. L. Carson Burlington S. W Taylor Fountain Place W. M. Loy Caroleen L. S. Helms Charlotte H. F. Surratt North Charlotte D. A. Braswell Chase City C. W. Saunder Chatham C. G Glen Raven T. A. Williams Fallston J. M. Morgan Flat Rock J. B. Trogden Friendship C H. Hill Forsyth G. L. Curry Gibsonville T. M. Johnson Haw River Graeham D. R. Williams Granville H. F. Fogleman Greensboro Calvary L. W. Gerringer Grace S. K. Spahr St. Paul N. Brittain West End J. D. Williams Greenville H. L. Powell Guilford O. C. Loy, Jr Halifax C. L. Spencer Haw River Circuit W. D. Reed Henderson R. A. Hunter High Point First E. Lester Ballard English Street J. H. Moton Lebanon J. R. Hutton Welch Memorial Church T. E. Pierce Jerusalem C. B. War Kernersville E. G. Lowdermilk Lexington State Street N G. Bethea South Lexington Atlas Ridge Liberty Siler City F. L. Gibbs Lincolnton W. L. Car

Congress Can Include Primaries In Election Review Says Borah

Senator Borah argues the 17th Amendment gives Congress power over primaries as part of the election process to purge corruption. He contends the Supreme Court has not ruled on primaries under the amendment and cites past federal action safeguarding voter registration as precedent.

Borah Congress Supreme Court Washington Republican Idaho Ware Pennsylvania Smith Repulican Illinois Senate Truma Newberry Michigan

Elderly Charlotte Man Dies Suddenly on Train

An elderly man about 65 identified as Charles H. Gould of Charlotte died suddenly on Southern train 36 between Bessemer City and Gastonia around nine this morning. The conductor halted the train to allow an undertaker to remove the body. Relatives were notified in Charlotte. Gould is said to have previously worked for Vogel and Sons of Spartanburg, S C. The remains will be prepared in Gastonia and sent to Charlotte.

Gastonia Charles H. Gould Charlotte Southern Bessemer City Gould Vogel and Sons Spartanburg S. c

Library Fund Nears Goal for High Point Public Library

The High Point community nears the 7500 dollar goal for the new library as workers report 5989 on hand and 878 raised last week. A ten day push remains before opening day Thursday with all residents invited to inspect the new institution and a Collier’s editorial on reading cited for public guidance.

High Point Public Library High Point Collier's Magazine

Ayres Is Fired From Queen’s Train For Ford Story

Queen Marie’s special train travels toward Glacier National Park with tensions rising aboard. Ayres of New York is expelled by Colonel Carroll after remarks alleging Ford funds cover travel costs spark friction. Miss Birkhead and Major Washburn discuss claims about Queen Marie’s entourage and a cuestioned liaison.

Ayres Queen’s Train Ford Queen Marie Glacier National Park Montana Washington Oregon Washington, D. C Seattle Samuel Hill J. A. Ayres New York Henry Ford John H. Carroll Carroll Colonel Carroll Marie Stanley Washburn May Birkhead Paris Louie Fuller Madam Lahovarie Bucharest

Conference to push cotton acreage reduction in North Carolina

First definite action to reduce cotton acreage in North Carolina is scheduled by a conference of banking textile and agricultural interests in Raleigh this morning. Governor McLean called the meeting after noting efforts were drifting and the program was at risk from diverse interests.

Raleigh North Carolina Banking, Textile McLean

Wake Forest Leader Opposes Extreme Nationalism at Church Dedication

Dr. W. L. Poteat, president of Wake Forest College, spoke at the dedication of the First Baptist church annex in Raleigh. He warned against extreme nationalism and urged U S entry into the League of Nations, expressing hope for future participation.

Raleigh W. L. Poteat Wake Forest College New First Baptist Church

Confederacy era shells found on Greensboro road project

Workmen excavating along the Greensboro High Point road unearthed three shells believed to be from the Confederacy. The shells were in their original packing case and remained in excellent preservation.

Greensboro Confederacy Greensboro-High Point

Madison County chooses N B McDevitt in state house race

Despite Madison county voting Republican by a 1400 margin last Tuesday Democrat N B McDevitt will represent the county in the lower house. He posted a 91 vote lead over Republican Calvin R Edney in the race.

Marshall Madison County N. B. McDevitt General Assembly McDevitt Calvin RR. Edney

Cary Man Jailed Over Knife Attack on Father in Dispute

Ritcher Castlebury, 30, jailed on a charge of attacking his father A. J. Castlebury, 58, with a pocket knife after a dispute over tobacco division. The son says he acted in self defense after his father allegedly brandished a gun. the father was reported to be recovering.

Cary Ritcher Castlebury A. J. Castlebury

Neal Summers Alexander Dies at 71 in Charlotte

Neal Summers Alexander 71 a direct descendant of Hezekiah Alexander signer of the Mecklenburg declaration of independence died yesterday in Charlotte. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.

Charlotte Neal Summers Alexander Hezekiah Alexander

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