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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
4
A newspaper notice lists the sections and contact details for the Advertising, News, and Business Departments at the High Point post office, with numbers 2726 2356 2312 and Nationals Advertising Representatives.
On Tuesday October 20 1925 Al Smith says he will retire from politics but dares the Republican Party to offer him the presidential nomination. The remarks are noted amid references to Frost Landis and Kohn at Brunswick Building 260 Park Avenue in New York and the People's Gas building on Michigan Boulevard in Chicago.
The text notes Franco Belgian agreement to respect the German frontier with more “scraps of paper” cited. It also reports Uncle Sam receiving 118285 dollars from the world series proceeds, implying the Pirates did not claim all the loot.
The report notes Senator Simmons will write the main provisions of a new tax bill aimed at reducing the levy. The article also contemplates who will compose the nation’s songs, signaling broad debates on policy and culture.
The O R T appears to have driven a broad walkout on the Atlantic Coast Line rail road though a general strike remains challenging in the south. The move signals mounting labor pressure and potential service disruptions across the network.
The Charlotte Observer reports Col Theodore Roosevelt spoke to about 12 000 locals and visitors filled the town yesterday marking the 20th anniversary of his appearance.
The city doctor in Charlotte cautions that removing hats in elevators could transmit diseases. He notes danger linked to a ceremonial courtesy extended to the ladies during the event.
Philadelphia pleads with President Coolidge to retain General Smedley Butler on duty in the city. Butler says he cannot act in Philadelphia’s law enforcement matter, raising questions about any link between the two stories.
Europe declares coolness toward the American disarmament plan and outlines independent peace plans. If Europe commits to stopping hostilities, the world need not fear a long-term course for the United States.
The News and Observer argues that wealth per capita figures mislead. It notes NC spends six million dollars yearly on hosiery while only five hundred thousand dollars of that is made locally, blaming the silk stocking craze and urging home-made stockings to boost state mills.
In Durham Judge Henry A. Grady declares there is no unwritten law and that relations between Gordon and Mrs. Wiles do not justify murder. The Wiles jury returns the defendant, noting the notion of unwritten law exists in North Carolina. The judge emphasizes the principle of independence once framed in the colonies.
A Chicago Crime Commission figure estimates 30 000 criminals in the city cost more than 20 000 dollars per year each to the community. The piece notes crime rose 100 percent since 1900 and urges national reform as the commission pushes crime suppression.
J A Turner of Gibsonville one of the twelve jurors who found Henry Whitener guilty of first degree murder asks Governor McLean to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment. He says the verdict was lawful and justified but cites perceived injustice in a different case and urges mercy. Wrightsville Beach plans a 60 foot driveway to the beach to improve access and possibly boost visitors.
In Hertford, Judge N A Sinclair rebuked a lawyer who asked a jury if it would have done the same as the defendant. He warned trials must follow law and evidence and urged better jury lists by county commissioners to prevent improper juror selection.
The Tidewater Power Co of Wilmington won government consent to a marsh and sound crossing to connect Wrightsville Beach with the city highway. Dredging for a new causeway will begin immediately as the company proceeds on the project.
The Oxford orphanage singing class will present a Friday night concert at 8 o clock in the American theater. High Point plans a generous welcome for the orphans as donations are urged to be sent to H. C. Massey, chairman of the orphanage committee of Numa IF. Reidlodge, who seeks all contributions before the class arrives. Masons, Eastern Star chapters and friends have supported the tour, boosting funds for orphanage work and broader efforts. The program is described as enjoyable.
The High Point Field and Kennel club elected officers at the meeting in Marshall Realty office. President Dr John W Dyer, Vice President Charles O Holton, Secretary and Treasurer C F Marshall. The next field trial runs Nov 22 with an open derby and open all age events. Members stakes follow. Nominating fee in open stakes is $3 with $10 starting fee. member stakes nominating and starting fees not fully shown. Drawing scheduled at Elwood hotel Monday morning Nov 23. Shortage of horses was last year’s handicap. organizers expect enough this year.
Kirkman departed for New York last night as part of a business trip.
New Orleans Oct 20 AP The house of bishops met amid a heavy agenda after deputies sent forward a 33 5 million three year budget. The joint committee added two laymen to study fair apportionment of church duties. An effort to double the world conference appropriation failed. Prayer book revision and sacramental issues remained on the program along with election of 16 national council members. Bishop Manning urged Sailors Day and Charles Fiske was named to the trial court. Rev John Murray prepared to be formally presented to the deputies.
A special Kiwanis clubs radio program will air October 29 from Pontiac Michigan via Jéwett Radio and Phonograph Co. WIR 517. Past president Victor M Johnson will speak on Conservation and Trustee Mike Gorman will offer remarks. An international attendance prize drawing will be held with district times 8:30 9:30 10:30 and 11:30 p m final 11:45 p m. Pontiac Kiwanis will donate a loving cup for the prize with an expected 100000 participants.
An Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph claims Greek and Bulgarian forces have fought for nineteen hours near Demitirchar and Demirhissar with a Greek official killed and a Greek captain shot while negotiating a white flag. No independent confirmation yet.
Demirhissar lies in Macedonia about forty miles northeast of Salonika, placing it within reach of northern front lines and regional communications during the referenced period.
Luther Dismissed On Embezzlement Charge in police court Judge Donald C Mackrae dismissed six embezzlement charges against Lindsay Jouther a High Point man brought by Lineberry brothers Ruffin alleging about 31000. after evidence was heard the judge found no probable cause. Will Tomlin and Thomas Spencer were tried on separate assault charges Tomlin was dismissed Spencer was taxed with half the costs.
The North Carolina secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation for ten entities including Asheville Securities Corporation in Asheville with 100000 authorized capital and 4000 subscribed by local investors, Minton Brothers Lumber Company in Mount Olive, The Lincoln City Club in Kinston, Pegrams Inc in Charlotte, and others with varied capital and local founders. An amendment to George E Nissan Company in Winston-Salem added stock classes. Grandview Mountain Corporation in Hendersonville lists investors from Florida and North Carolina.
Rocky Mount NC Oct 20 AP Regular schedule maintained on Atlantic Coast Line with about half of first division telegraphers on strike. General Superintendent W H Newell says conditions are good and public inconveniences minimal. Some workers in Norfolk Richmond Fayetteville and Wilmington returned to work. a few still out at Columbia. Limited impact reported in Florida as emergency crews deployed.
The Stefani agency reports Austen Chamberlain expressed deep appreciation for Signor Mussolini's intervention in the Locarno negotiations. Mussolini asks the Rome ambassador to convey his cordial thanks to Chamberlain.
Judge John J. Parker, of Charlotte North Carolina, was sworn in as a justice of the Fourth District United States circuit court of appeals in Richmond Virginia to replace the late Judge Charles A. Woods. He sat on the bench as the October session opened, facing one of the heaviest dockets ever before the tribunal.
The city of CLEAN, New York recorded seven inches of snow, the heaviest October fall on record. Snow began yesterday afternoon and continued through the night, coating streets and rooftops.
The large dresser planned as the Cham ber of Commerce home and emblem of the thriving furniture industry has already attracted wide publicity across the United States.
The two story addition to the Dalton Furniture Company is well underway and will extend the cabinet and shipping departments. It will boost the companys capacity by fifty percent.
Bible teacher Miss Lamont spoke at the Stephens platform urging a global revival of Bible reading. She outlined a synthetic study method, urged reading under the Spirit, and explained the 66-book structure with Old and New Testaments as a single divine library.
Hendersonville report that E. T. Cansler of Charlotte closed the defense in the Bonnie Brooks murder trial of former Mayor Sam Y. Bryson. Solicitor Press to present the state’s final argument later. Judge Harding’s charge expected to take about two hours.
The Reverend E. K. McLarty returned from Statesville after attending the Methodist Episcopal conference. C. M. Pace came back yesterday from a business trip to Virginia.
Graham Prince and his orchestra perform Tuesday and Wednesday in a show hailed as a top-drawer entertainment event. The piece highlights the popular band and its upcoming engagements in the city.
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