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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
4
A column laments driving etiquette on the High Point Greensboro road. It notes most motorists are courteous when using dimmers, while a minority speeds or ignores oncoming traffic. The piece mocks a fading courtesty of the road and praises careful driving as essential to safety.
The Henry county Virginia court swiftly tried and sentenced a man to death for a brutal assault within three hours, illustrating swift justice. The piece contrasts Virginia with Georgia, arguing Georgia has not yet learned to temper mob passions and calls for unity among veterans and Americans against socialism.
A condensed list of notable events: 1819 Maine constitutional committee. 1869 Tempel discovers a comet. 1870 first Prussian shot on Paris. 1871 Fenian raid into Canada. 1866 Sister Dora statue unveiled in London. 1889 Russian czar visits Berlin. 1914 German air raid on Paris kills three, wounds fourteen. 1915 Russian breakthrough near Strupa. 1916 Greek fleet shifts to Allies. 1917 German emperor visits Bulgaria.
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, longtime physician and naval aide to President Wilson, marks his birthday. Born in Cupepper Virginia in 1878, he graduated from the University of the South in 1903 and pursued a medical career before entering naval service. He served at the Washington naval hospital, completed a world cruise, and began White House duties in 1912, remaining Wilson’s physician and constant companion.
Today marks anniversaries for Princess Elizabeth of Romania born in Bucharest 25 years ago. Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson born Culpepper Virginia 41 years ago. Hon Dr Henri Beland born Quebec 50 years ago. Dr Harry A Garfield born Hiran Ohio 56 years ago. Rear Admiral Louis Kempff born near Belleville Illinois 78 years ago. Willie Hoppe born Cornwall on Hudson New York 32 years ago.
Racing closes Autumn meeting at Jamaica Latonia championship stakes at Latonia continuation of Autumn meeting at Laurel Md Trotting closes Grand Circuit meeting at Lexington Ky Athletics American Legion track and field games at Boston Football opens Western Intercollegiate Conference season Automobile track races at Danbury Conn Opening Autumn show at Pittsburgh Beach Show Louisiana Kennel Club annual show at New Orleans
The Charlotte Observer notes the Confederate and Union veterans drawing closer as lines between sides thin with age. The annual United Confederate Veterans convention in Atlanta underscores a strong push for national unity and erase sectional memories.
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held in the directors room at the Commercial National Bank on Monday night October 27 at 7:30. Secretary V A J Idol signs the notice.
A note mentions a Lost Banix Book titled Sugar Sugar on South Main street and to leave at Wachovia Bank. The item references a Christmas Club and Building and Loan Book. A separate statistic states America has 6 090 women practicing medicine.
An intimate portrait of the new freshmen senators entering Congress as the nation faces Reconstruction era trials. The piece highlights their backgrounds, ambitions, and potential influence on early policy and party dynamics.
Freshman Senator Newberry of Michigan, veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, is hailed as the sea dog of the Senate and a strong naval advocate. The piece notes his naval service, weight on the floor, Yale roots, and later roles as assistant secretary and secretary of the navy. It also mentions Ford’s election challenge and an ongoing investigation. Also listed are today’s events including a Peace Jubilee parade in Philadelphia and launches at Oakland shipyards.
The crew of a Cornish fishing smack erupts in anger if the word rabbits is spoken as the boat leaves harbor. Locals believe mentioning rabbits will ruin the catch, threatening to hurl the speaker overboard.
A year ago today reports say French forces pressed vigorous pursits of Germans east of St Quentin while Emperor William convened rulers of German states in Berlin for a high level conference.
The National Woman's party began a campaign to obtain ratification of the suffrage constitutional amendment so women nationwide can vote in November.
Schedule lists daily departures from High Rock to High Point with stops at Denton Gordontown and Thomasville, noting No 22 eastbound and No 21 westbound times and Sunday exclusion. Passenger times show 12:45 p m departure from High Rock and 3:28 p m arrival at High Point for No 22, with other intermediate arrivals.
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