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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1927

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Fall Advised No Serious Oil Drainage Danger at Teapot Dome

Washington dispatch reports geologists and oil counsel challenged claims that oil drainage threatened Teapot Dome. Dr. George Otis Smith testified that a 1921 inspection found no imminent drainage risk and that Secretary Fall later cited protective aims and military use in the leases. Heald’s report supported no immediate drainage danger and Fall's involvement was limited to review.

Washington District of Columbia Albert B. Fall Éapot Dome Harry F. Sinclair George Otis Smith Geological Survey Secretary of the Interior Teapot Dome Wyoming Naval Il Reserve Fall Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Clair LaFonette Senate Smith K. C. Heald Teapotome Ivestigate Heald Eald Eapot Dome Mith Tenot Dome

Dawn plans start today for Sikorsky Dawn flight

Old Orchard Maine October 21 AP The Dawn dawn flight to Europe was tentatively fixed for 3 pm after wind delays and sea reports from several ships. Navigator Brice Oldsborough and Pilot Wilmer Jultz remained hopeful the wind would shift. Mechanics prepared the amphibian and crew prepped engines despite cold and rain.

Old Orchard Maine Tomorow Europe Brice Oldsborough Wilmer Jultz Frances W.rayson Ikorsky

Edgecombe Sheriff Claims State Tax Collection Record

Tarboro, Oct. 21. Friends of Sheriff J. W. Martin of Edgecombe County compare his tax collecting rate to that of Sheriff D. B. Stafford of Guilford as a state record claim. Martin says he has collected all but four tenths of one percent of local taxes and settled with county commissioners as required by law.

Tarboro J. W. Martin Edgecombe County D. B. Stafford Guilford Edgecombe Stafford

Valley Folk Seek War Department Flood Control Plan

Arkansas Governor Martineau and flood leaders from Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi urge the War Department and Army engineers to handle Mississippi River flood control and oppose external agencies or schemes. A meeting with Secretary Davis in New Orleans is planned to coordinate a definitive plan based on facts and figures.

Arkansas City Ark Mississippi Valley War Department Army Engineers Mississippi River Congress Mattineau Hatroee Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Murphree L. O. Crosby Mississippi State Control Association Davis Martineau Tri-State New Orleans War

Ruth Elder Plans New Transatlantic Flight Attempt

Ruth Elder, recovering from a Atlantic dive, intends to fly New York to Paris next August then to London before returning to New York. She aims to be the first woman to fly Paris to New York and compares Lilli Dillenz as a riskier U.S. descent.

New York Paris Lisbon Portugal Ruth Elder Atlantic Miss Elder Ponta Delgada Sao Miguel Azores Lima London Lilli Dillenz Horta Miss Dillenz United States Barendrecht

Carroll Is Freed From Federal Pen

Earl Carroll, Broadway producer, is released on parole from the Atlanta federal penitentiary after serving one third of a year and a day for perjury. He plans a comeback with his wife and family, saying experiences may influence future work.

Atlanta Karl Carroll Broadway Liberty Federal New York James Alice Schneider T. V. Rooney Rip van Winkle Carroll Atlanta, Ga John W. Snook Earl Carroll Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Department of Justice President Board of Parole U. S. Penitentiary H. O. Edckman

Model Distillery Destroyed in Wilkes County

Special to the Enterprise Greensboro Oct 21Federal Agents Prevette Levert and Kilby reported the capture of a model distilling outfit six miles north of Ferguson in Wilkes county yesterday with 42 gallons of whiskey 2 500 gallons of beer 15 fermenters and a large amount of equipment The distillery was without an operator at time of seizure located on the land of Clinard Jones but there was no indication he was responsible and no charge will be made against him

Greensboro Prevette Levert and Kilby Ferguson Wilkes County Clinard Jones

Carolists Back Carol to Return to Romanian Throne

L Oeuvre reports Romanian peasant party delegates negotiated with former Crown Prince Carol for his return to Romania and accession to the throne, though Bucharest sources deem the Carolist movement non-existent and Premier Bratianu and his brother work to block any congress pronouncing for his return.

Paris L’oeuvre National Peasant Party of Romania Carol Bucharest Bratiano Henry Barbe Peasant Party Magda Lupescu Helen Barbe National Peasant Party Alba Iulia Vintila

Average Man Gray Visits Chicago Seeing Everyday Life

Fort Madison’s L Gray is dubbed the average man by locals and spends a day in Chicago as a reflection of common American life. He chats with the Herald and Examiner staff, discusses politics, sports, and culture, and expresses interest in buying a light, average topcoat for his stay.

Chicago Newspaper of the Fort Madison Gray Chicago Herald and Examiner Thompson Bill Thompson Walter Johnson Charles Hughes Lindbergh Mussolini Dempsey Tunney Herald and Examiner State Street

Asheboro Man to Preach at First Church of Christ

J. W. Wolff of Asheboro will preach Sunday at 11 o clock to the First Church of Christ now meeting in the Harris building East Washington street. All members urged to attend as the message is described of special and vital interest. Bible school follows at 1 o clock in the afternoon.

J. W. Wolff Asheboro First Church of Christ Harris Building East Washington Street Bible School

Man Injured After Fall Against Curbing on East Green Street

Alfred Howard a well digger was injured yesterday morning when he fell and struck his head on a curbstone in the 500 block of East Green Street. He was taken to Guilford General Hospital by Yow's ambulance and kept there as a patient.

Alfred Howard East Green Street Guilford General Hospital

Two Bankruptcies Filed in Greensboro Federal Court

Two bankruptcy petitions were filed in federal court today. D. W. Gray, a merchant from Albemaine, and L. R. Smithey, a Spencer merchant, were the petitioners.

Greensboro D. W. Gray Albemaine Merchant L. R. Smithey Spencer Merchant

Mayor Says Chicago Is To Be Saved

Chicago mayor campaigns against pro British influence in schools and library books. He targets Superintendent McAndrew, orders book review, and warns of a plot to inoculate youth with pro British ideas. Former Congressman Gorman backs inquiry and testifies on plans to expose the campaign.

Chicago Thompson King George England Hermann John J. Gorman MacAndrew

Bok Peace Prize Winner Charles Lever Dies in Berkeley

Dr. Charles Herbert Lever, winner of the Bok Peace Prize, collapsed and died in Berkeley California while addressing a women’s organization on world peace. Born 1856 in Mansfield Connecticut he taught at MIT and UC Berkeley and led Adelphi College 1896 to 1912.

Berkley Cali Charles Herbert Lever University of California Adelphi College Brooklyn N. Y Levermore New York Peace Society World Court League League of Nations Union Edward Bok

Millich Executed for Gangster Murder in Marion

Millich a Montenegrin and former Birger gang member was hanged in Marion Illinois for the murder of Ward Jones at Shady Rest Birger cabin near Marion on October 26 1926. He claimed self defense and said he was framed by other Birger gangsters. Execution occurred at 1005 a.m.

Marion Radio Millich Charlie Birger Ward “Casey”? Jones Birger Here Jones

Airmen Start From Buffalo En Route to Detroit

Edward F. Schree and William S. Brock began their flight from Buffalo toward Detroit in the Pride of Detroit after overnighting at the Buffalo airport. Weather and a low ceiling forced an earlier stop in Buffalo.

Detroit Buffalo N. Y Edward F. Schree William S. Brock Mich

Preventive Medicine in Industry Outlined by Doctor

Dr. John A. Turner of Cincinnati told the American Public Health Association that the industrial physician of the future will play a key role in preventive medicine. He said workers must learn the reasons for health preservation, sickness and accident prevention, and prompt treatment of injuries. Turner cited a detailed case from a large Cincinnati industry.

Cincinnati John A. Turner American Public Health Association Turner

Police Hear McLean Talk At Durham

Governor A W Mel urged North Carolinians to back police work and curb crime at the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in Durham. He warned criminals and lax supporters alike, urged crime prevention over punishment, and praised progress against mob rule.

Durham A.W. Mel Chiefs of Police of Thetists North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police North Carolina

Carelessness blamed for NC auto accidents in September

Assistant Deputy Commissioner W C Spruill reports 404 North Carolina crash injuries and deaths in September with 410 of 445 vehicles in good condition. Most fatal days occur Sundays and Fridays show high risk for drivers misjudging right of way and speed.

W. C. Spruill North Carolina United States Bureau of Safety Septemer

Man Shot Dead at Home Near McHenry

Christopher Schumacher, 55, a farmer and father of ten from McHenry Illinois, was shot and killed at his home as two young sons stood nearby. Relatives offered no motive for the slaying.

Chicago Christopher Schumacher McHenry Ill

Chicago grain prices and seed ranges reported

Chicago grain market report dated October 21 lists Wheat No 1 hard 125 3 4 cents and No 2 hard 123 3 4. Corn No 2 mixed 82 3 4 cents with No 2 yellow at 449. Qats white 47144 60 and white 45 47 cents. Aye not quoted. Seed prices quoted for timothy and clover seeds with wide ranges.

Chicago Timothy

Rise in Cotton Market Followed by Reaction

New York trading on October 21 saw a first rise in cotton prices by 20 to 30 points on renewed buying and covering. The market then dipped toward yesterday's close amid private crop estimates of about 13.76 million bales and talk of large ginning, before steadying and settling with net gains of 10 to 16 points as selling slowed.

New York

Large Wave of I W W Pickets Arrested in Colorado Strike

In Wallenberg Colorado on October 21 AP reports wholesale arrests of I W W pickets as the coal miners strike enters its fourth day. About fifty to sixty pickets were detained in the district courthouse under guard, including twenty women.

Wallenberg Colo Colorado

City of High Point payroll distribution and monthly vs weekly pay

The city employs 203 people with 106 paid weekly and 97 paid monthly. Police and fire departments, city manager staff, judges and court officials, health department staff, inspectors, and other workers are paid monthly or twelve times a year, while the rest are paid weekly.

High Point Police Fire Departments Health Department

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