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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
1
Soviet forces resist Yudenitch near Petrograd as heavy artillery moves up. North of Krasnoye-Selo the Soviets attack while Pulkovo, 20 miles from the southern railway, remains crucial. Kronstadt holds and has not been attacked, per British Admiralty.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced four new reservations to the peace treaty. They focus on article X the Monroe Doctrine and domestic questions. Roll calls mostly 11 to 6 with Republicans and Senator Shields supporting. administration senators opposed.
Disorder due to use of black workers as strike breakers flared in Youngstown on October 22. White strikers suffered injuries, a special policeman was beaten, and a riot spread from Firehill to West Avenue near the Ohio works as police intervened. Eighteen arrests were reported, seven of them black. whites remained unarmed.
British and Estonian forces repelled a Bolshevik torpedo attack in Koporia Bay Gulf of Finland. Two destroyers were sunk while six survivors were rescued and no casualties were suffered by the British or Estonians.
The capture of Krania Zorina near Krondstadt by the northwestern Russian army is announced. The fortress fell after severe fighting on Alon day. Heavy fighting continues around Petrograd with major engagements 6 and 12 miles south of the city.
Supreme Court justice grants temporary injunction restraining police and city authorities from interfering with German opera production at the Lexington theater in New York.
City Manager Pickett denounces burning leaves on asphalt paving and dumping trash on streets. He notes multiple sections have practiced this, calls it a violation of city ordinance, and says violators will be fined.
Buncombe county raised 500 dollars on the first day of the drive for Roosevelt memorial funds announced by publicity director Miss Mary Reed Buchanih. Navy Hedrick of Lexington proclaimed Roosevelt Memorial Day here on Monday October 27.
The High Point city council in session last night decided to repair Centennial avenue. A resolution signed by most property owners and presented by Councilman Stamey was adopted unanimously. The street has long been in disrepair, with numerous holes and frequent criticism from travelers and residents. The city manager said a Durham paving company will be notified and work will begin when they arrive in High Point within a week or ten days.
The council passed a memorial urging reconstruction of an overhead bridge at the Hamilton Street crossing. It cites dangers to pedestrians and motorists and says the bridge would reduce accident risk. The document was forwarded to HH Cope, federal official of the Southern railway.
Count Johan von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States continued his testimony before the inquiry into Germanys responsibility for the outbreak of the war. He said Wilson made efforts in 1916 to present peace proposals and was seen by the Allies as weakening Germany. He recalled Wilson’s supposed plan for a temporary peace not to alter territorial issues, with major questions left to a future conference.
President Wilson was reportedly feeling fine this morning. Mrs. Wilson telephoned Mr. Tumulty for updates on the industrial conference as physicians said he had one of his best nights since falling ill.
Washington Street, where Rocmac laid two years ago and failed, may be repaved with approved material if local property owners along the route approve. City council sources say re-surfacing could coincide with Centennial Avenue, which an ordinance ordered for resurfacing last night, but owner initiative is required.
Washington reports after a conference on the bituminous coal situation with Secretary Wilson seeking to bring miners and operators before the senate committee. Some miners were reluctant after John L Lewis indicated no need to adjourn, but Wilson said progress was not hopeless despite operator stonewall.
Washington reports the railroad administration warned New York express workers to return to duty or be replaced at once. Interference with the express business or its employees would be prosecuted under state and federal laws.
Cotton futures quoted firm with Oct at 35.30, Dec 36.45, Jan 35.30, March 34.95, May 34.82. Market activity notes a firm tilt in prices for the session.
Dent Wilson today signed a slate of bills recently approved by Congress. The action follows swift passage and marks formal enactment of the measures into law.
Rome was shaken by an earthquake at 7 50 morning waking residents. No reports on casualties or damage yet received. The tremor unsettled the city as officials assess the Camargo area impact.
The New York cotton market shows renewed strength after a 10 day pause as active months trade above 35 cents. Early gains of 27 to 58 points attract realizations, but near months absorb selling while outside demand grows on wet weather, overnight spot optimism, and expected small ginning. December reaches 3367 and January 3540 in the first half hour.
Two airplanes passed over Flight Point early today heading south toward Charlotte. The craft flew at about 5000 feet and were sighted in the city vicinity.
The recall ticket was defeated by about 1,500 in a 5,273 total vote. Administration forces totals reached 3,397 while recall candidates tied to organized labor garnered just over 1,900. Trade organization members with 3,500 voting strength were split, failing to command a majority.
Senator Watson of Indiana testified before the senate that his Monday charges about socialistic activity among federal trade commission employees stem from information supplied by insiders within the commission. He denied sourcing information from meat packers.
21 year old Edmund McRary in Jamestown was hurt when the car he rode in struck a large Armour & Company truck. He is in a local hospital with a broken limb and is reported satisfactory today.
Berlin reports ten armed men forced entry to Burgedorf jail demanding the surrender of Spartacan leader Hoelz. They spirited him away by automobile, marking his third escape with aid from friends.
Dr H Gurney of Monroe concludes ten day revival at High Point First Presbyterian Church with a moving picture style sermon Touch me and heal me savior divine The pastor Rev C P Coble and others praise the preacher and thank the city press for assistance The service ends with a benediction and farewell hymn Washington news follows about President Wilson urging continued national industrial conference to keep peace and unity during reconstruction period
London reports that preparations for former Emperor William’s trial are underway. In the House of Commons government leader Ponr Low states surrender requests to the Netherlands will not be official until powers sign the treaty.
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