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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1931

Page

9

New York Stocks Mixed Amid Trading Volume Decline

The market list shows mixed gains and losses across major industrials and utilities with notable moves in Am Can, Am Tel Lk, and General Electric. Key performers include 3M, Bethlehem Steel, Goodyear, and Woolworth, with several rail and oil issues showing modest advances or declines as investors weigh metals, energy, and consumer goods sectors.

Alaska Tel Auburn AuUto Bendix AV Beth Steel Bohn Alum Saccees Bucyrus Erie Byers Cris P Montgom Mullins Mig Nor Pac Ohio Oil Packard Wesese Vere Weeset Colum Seve Colm Bsolv Curtisy Wright Ceecsa Seee Drugs Inc Dupont Eevee Bastian Goodyear Grigsby Grum Kelvinator Kemmecott Kresge Kreug Esi Kroger Groce Lambert Onve McKress Robb Mo Pac Phillips Sane Leesan Hs Ove -R Sane Westes America Cove Cove U S Ind U & Steel Woolworth

Regular motion docket postponed for memorial of Davidson county bar leader

The regular motion docket, delayed to honor Emery E. Raper of Lexington who died Thursday, will be held tomorrow. Motions listed include City of High Point v Sam Welborn et al, Fisher Roasting Machine Co. v W C T Carter, Al Wagner et al v J J Page Exposition show, Smith Supply Co. v J T Berry et al, Minnie H Henry receivership vs Henry Motor Sales Co, Singer Sewing Machine Co. v Mrs George Nicholson, Ollie Green v Maskins Credit Clothing Co, Ida P Lindsay v Seaboard Citizens National Bank.

Emery E. Raper Lexington Davidson County City of High Point Sam Welborn Fisher Roasting Machine Company W. C

Potatoes Trade Report From Chicago Market

U S Dept of Agriculture notes dull potato trading in Chicago on October 21 with overall shipments near 982, Wisconsin round whites at 75 to 80 cents per cwt, Minnesota cobblers 75 to 85, Red River Ohios 80 to 90, Idaho russets No 1 1.20 to 1.45, commercials 1.05 to 1.10, and general prices varied. Japan and the merged agriculture commerce department relation noted in brief.

Chicago U. S

Local Man Files Counter Claim To Suits Against Him

P L Goolsby of High Point files counterclaims against H F Ensley and BE Holmes in an auto collision suit. Ensley seeks 15000 for injuries, Holmes seeks damages for his car. Goolsby alleges Ensley caused the crash by reckless driving and crossing into his lane, seeking 15000 for injuries and 475 for car damages.

Greensboro P. L. Goolsby High Point H. F. Ensley BE. P. Holmes High Point Road Ensley Holmes Goolsby

Chicago Grain Advances as Liverpool Wheat Buoys Market

Grains rose early amid stock market softness as Liverpool wheat quotations climbed. Britain reportedly continued accumulating wheat and corn ahead of a protective tariff. Wheat opened modestly lower to higher and finished with gains. corn moved up from unchanged to 3-8 higher. Provisions tracked declines in hog prices.

Chicago Liverpool Great Britain

Pointer the dog chases five burglars in Clapton garage

A dog named Pointer pursued five men who broke into a Clapton garage and tackled one of them, drawing attention from local residents as the incident unfolded.

Pointer Clapton England

Leaves Husband Over Avid Glance At Photo

Annie Lou Deaton of Trinity road left Marvin Deaton with their two children after being enraged by a photo of a bathing beauty in a newspaper. Police broadcast a description of the trio as they remain missing. Deaton seeks wife and children, and radio alerts note the 1920s model Wiskine sedan with license 254206.

Annie Lou Deaton Marvin Deaton Trinity Road Deaton

Pledged on Opening Day of Y Campaign

A total of 6069 dollars was pledged by 108 subscribers to the joint YWCA YMCA annual drive for next year. The goal is 200 workers and twenty thousand dollars for operation of both institutions. The initial committee led by J B Millis will report tomorrow at 3 30 after convening at Wesley Memorial church.

Wesley Memorial Church J. B. Millis C. E. Kearns and Sons J. &.Millis Kearns Furniture Co A. C. Jones M. J. Wrenn W. C. Thompson H. F. Hunsucker Addie Moore Charles W. Perry Parker Paper & Twine Co Perry Plywood Co Elva J. Blair Continental Furniture Co Fannie Croker Carolina Bonded Warehouse Co F. H. Barker R. H. Sechrest Levi J. Hayworth A. S. Caldwell Virginia Carrier Thomas Mills, Inc J. W. Harris Lucille Goldston Paramount Theater L. J.harper Mr. Wood Adelaide BE. Hazard R. O. Lindsay R. I. Farmer Edgar Hartley T. J. Fenny J. H. Walker, Jr C. H. McLaughlin T. R. Short H. C. Lewis Minnie P. Vail L. C. Parker Walter L. Watson J. B. Spencer Guilford Business College J. A. Gray Edith M. Sherrod Johnsie Miller Trene Yarnall R. R. Ragan Erick Florman C. E. Sheloff R. G. Wagger Mabel Stoner Pattie Newlin W. D. Lemons W. C. Brown M. R. Shields Wright Cline W. F. Clayton C. H. Rhodes High Point Grocery Co W. T. Saunders Martha Blair B. L. Bennett Mabel Griffith Andrews Cooper Lbr. Co E. W. Holton F. F. Dickson W. M.tucker T. W. Albertson H.W J. F. Hayden Arthur Bilison J. W. Hedrick Elm Street Guilford Grocery Co Beatrice Cruoch C. H. Marriner R. Peacock High Point Overa O

Asheville ministers clash with councilman over court corruption charges

Buncombe. Sional leaders of Asheville will be asked what they know to support claims hurled by Wickes Wamboldt city councilman and newspaper columnist. An Asheville ministerial association address sparked a furore and an investigation. He said courts, judges and juries are bought and sold. He faced Judge J H Harwood and offered to cite specific cases if given time as others alleged failure to prosecute per- iness.

Asheville Wickes Wamboldt Per

Judge Stack Orders Buncombe Grand Jury Probe

Judge Stack, succeeding Judge Harwood as Buncombe superior court’s presiding jurist, ordered the grand jury investigation after a few days.

Stack Harwood Buncombe Superior Court

Beasley death frames crash with alleged attack on woman

In Boydton a wreck involving Beasley and others followed an alleged ambush by Everett and a later strike incident by Beasley. A passing motorist found Beasley dead and a fourth Black man, Junius Austin, was only mildly injured. Beasley, from Norfolk, Va., had moved to Southern Pines in 1926. his widow and 16-year-old daughter Virginia survive. McLean faces charges of attempted serious harm in an earlier incident on a Roanoke River bridge, where he allegedly threw his wife from the car and fled. she survived with minor injuries after a neighbor rescued her. Trial was set to begin tomorrow in Boydton.

Beasley Junius Austin Iit Southern Pines Norfolk D. B. Beasley Clayton Virginia Boydton McLean Roanoke River

Railroads seek surcharges amid caps and exemptions

Railroads press for surcharges capped at ten percent with specific limits on carload and per hundred weight charges. Commodities such as coal ores and forest products face low caps while major farm products are exempt from further levies. The commission declines broad rate increases to protect investment margins, noting the need to meet actual interest costs. Banks and other bondholders back the railroads, arguing securities value is at risk.

Commission New York

Pioneer merchant of 60 years with family ties dies

Aged Lexington merchant who ran a mercantile establishment at the same location for six decades passed away. He started as a 12 year old clerk with Stokes Adderton, later owned the firm, erected a business block, and remained active as a church man. Survived by two sons Stokes and Hill Smith and two daughters Mrs. B C Young and Mrs. H T Link of Lexington. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon.

Hoover Laval talks focus on debt and armaments cost

Washington dispatch describes Hoover and Laval discussions centered on Germany debt relief and global reparation, with US aid and armament spending under scrutiny. It notes France and US hold most world gold, the ability to pay as standard, and dismisses any US security pact, while signaling broader economic concerns.

Hoover-Laval France United States Washington Hoover M. Laval Dawes Laval HOO

President Hoover Welcomes Laval By Wireless Greeting

President Hoover sent a cordial wireless message to Premier Laval of France welcoming him to the United States in his name and in that of the American people. The president said he took pleasure in extending the welcome as Laval neared American shores, mirroring the message sent to Prime Minister MacDonald two years earlier.

Hoover Laval France United States MacDonald Great Britain America

Woman Judd Case Haunts Rail Station Trunk Killings

The disaster unfolds as Inspector Davidson declares Woman Judd alive and suspects self harm. Police question Dr W C Judd and Burton J McKinnell as potential witnesses while awaiting coroner results on two trunks and a suitcase found at Southern Pacific station. Livya J Andrews arrives to press motive concerns but notes emphasis on locating Mrs Judd. The narrative blends crime detail with moral sermonizing on wealth, debt, and national renewal.

Judd Inspector Davidson W. C. Judd Burton J. McKinnell Southern Pacific Miss Samuelson Livya J. Andrews Maricopa County Arizona Phoenix Andrews

National Credit Corporation No 5 Formed in Fifth District

Hoover market policy aims to hold prices until recovery while shifting acreage from money crops to food crops. The new organization, named National Credit Corporation No 5, Fifth Federal Reserve District, named a loan committee including G. Gaither Jr, H. D. Bateman, Rob ert N. Page, John F. Wiley, William S Ry land, K C Menzies, Judge Junius Adams, B M Hanes, Ward Wood, and H M Victor. A cotton committee led by L D Rob inson was created, and B B Crow and Page will seek state sinking fund commission approval for a gold debenture backing state county and city funds on deposit. a conference was planned for today.

National Credit Corporation No. 5 Fifth Federal Hickory Junius Adams Asheville B. M. Hanes Winston- Salem Ward Wood Charlotte H. M. Victor L. D. Robinson B. B. Crow Raleigh Mr. Page State Sinking Fund Commission Credit Corporation Fund Rtate

Decalogue Continues with Brooks on Ancient Landmarks

Mr. Brooks cites Solomon warning to not remove ancient landmarks set by ancestors. He argues society and business have replaced enduring thinking with new modern markers. He lists examples comparing old landmarks of thinking to modern substitutes.

Brooks Solomon

New Orleans Cotton Prices Steady After Early Gains

Cotton opened steady in New Orleans with December at 6.61, January 6.71, March 6.90 as Liverpool cables were stronger. Prices dipped on weak stock openings but rallied later as shorts covered and rains forecast, with bankers supporting 7 million bales off market through July, December to 6.77, January 6.87, March 7.04.

New Orleans Liverpool

Market Advances Despite Carrier Rate Increases

New York October 21 The stock market recovered from early carrier rate concerns as utilities and industrials led a broader rebound. Rails fluctuated with modest gains, and several major issues rebounded after initial losses. Banking circles reported renewed confidence and cautious buying, while call money stood at 2 percent and New York City borrowed 32.5 million on three month paper at 4 1/4 percent.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Johns Manville American Power and Light Pacific Lighting Byers International Match Preferred Coca Cola American Can American Telephone U. S. Steel Sears Roebuck Consolidated Gas Union Pacific Southern Pacific New York Central Baltimore Ohio Pennsylvania City of

New York Cotton Opens Steady on Trade Buying and Weather News

New York October cotton opened steady with a net gain of four to five points across near months as buying and covering supported prices. Trading remained quiet with late delivery demand shaping moves, while weekly weather reports drew little market reaction and some banks endorsed New Orleans plan but not seen as immediate factors. December rose about 6.5 to 4.75 and March advanced to 7.02 at midday, with futures showing modest gains.

New York Weather Bureau New Orleans Liverpool Cables

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