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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
4
An I C C order to restore Pullman surcharges on intrastate NC travel raises questions about federal power over state traffic laws. The piece argues this could challenge state control of terminal facilities and segregated services and may press a constitutional test of federal policing power.
An item lists advertising and news departments with contact addresses for Frost Landis and Kobn, in Brunswick Building at 250 Park Ave New York and the People’s Gas Building on Michigan Boulevard Chicago.
McClure’s article contrasts human toll of war with civilian deaths. It states that in forty years the number murdered in the United States matches the total soldiers killed or died of wounds in all U S wars from the Revolution to the Spanish American War including Civil War losses.
The piece notes the inventor's radio use to mark the bulb's anniversary and a broadcast from Thomas A Edison. It highlights electric light enabling longer workdays and recreation while warning of potential evils, calling the date an important one worth commemorating.
Governor McLean urges optimism as he says race problems have ended in the south and notes Greece and Bulgaria comply with league of nations. North Carolina park officials push a million dollar drive to secure Smoky Mountains land along the North Carolina Tennessee line, hoping federal support follows.
Claude C. Ramsey, longtime civic leader and head of Seattle government affairs, was elected president of the Good Roads Association of Washington at the Aberdeen Hoquiam convention as reported by The Washington Motorist. Ramsey, dubbed one of the Old Guard, helped push state highway legislation and spearheaded regional projects on the Pacific coast.
The High Point evangelistic meetings draw public interest as Rev. Stephens urges love and forgiveness over punitive measures. He notes obstacles in the community and prays for spiritual progress, while the paper refutes claims of moral decay and defends the town’s moral character.
Judge J L Webb of the Superior court rules Griffiths against Southern Railway in Charlotte. The decision denies a 100 foot easement claimed along the old line, granting the plaintiff title in fee to the disputed strip. If upheld on appeal, the ruling could affect valuable town property statewide and unsettled ownership on many parcels.
A fragment suggests a Mellon cut would not reach the scale of other cuts. The text contrasts Mellon with other measures and implies a relative reduction, though specifics are unclear.
Sofia reports Greek artillery penetrated Bulgarian territory near Petrich killing five sentinels and shelling the village. The advance comes as Greece and Bulgaria, both League members, face potential council guidance under Article 10.
Sofia reports Greek forces attacked Bulgarian positions again this afternoon at 2 p m while a Bulgarian press official awaited an interview in Demirkapou The Bulgarian government demands measures from Athens and an investigation into the border clash The Greek account of Bulgarians attacking first is denied by Sofia
The Christian Endeavor Union of High Point plans a group gathering Friday evening in front of the First Baptist Church before proceeding to the tabernacle. All members are urged to attend.
New Orleans Oct 22 AP Bishops resume study of the Christian healing ministry after tabling the minority report. Debates cover prayer book revision divorce and deaconess roles while canon changes include removal terminology. A peace and world cooperation stance for the church is urged with plans for a December Washington conference.
The piece discusses a split within the Republican Party over selecting a national committeeman. It notes officeholders align with Butler’s bloc, while Butler has not influenced the selection and may be sidelined at the next convention. Washington power and North Carolina counterplay shape the fight, with Whitener’s supporters questioned on sacrifice and funding.
In Swainsboro Georgia a young New York woman tramping to Florida testified about an attack after being picked up by W A Masworthy who was convicted and C A Wheeler on trial. Wheeler allegedly drove her to a house where she was kept all night and later abandoned in Swainsboro. She received medical treatment and reported the incident to authorities.
Fayetteville police officer D C Chason died from wounds received while investigating a noise at the Fayetteville Observer office. No suspect was found and a $100 reward was offered for clues leading to the robber’s arrest. A subscription fund was begun for the officer’s family.
Vice Admiral Roger Welles told the navy department that the destroyers Samson and Coghlan of the European squadron are being sent from Gibraltar to Alexandria Egypt to be near the Syrian coast. He ordered the move after the Beirut consul reported disturbances in Damascus could threaten Americans in Syria.
Carl Funderburk was tried in police court today on speeding and reckless driving charges after his Hudson collided with Charles F. Blake’s coal truck driven by W. C. Collins at the South Main and Taylor streets intersection yesterday afternoon. He was taxed with costs and ordered to pay $112.50 to Blake for damages.
Miss Josephine Setzer's fourth grade at Emma Blair school led a Wednesday morning chapel program featuring prayer songs poems and other numbers. Several school patrons attended the event.
In the chapel, Wednesday mornings feature readings by the third and fourth grade classes. Students participate in a brief program showcasing their chosen texts and speaking skills.
The University of South Carolina defeated Clemson College 83 to 0 in Columbia. More than 12,000 visitors watched as Carolina scored in every period and Clemson offered no threat in the 23rd annual fair week game between the two state schools.
The sixth body was recovered today from the S-51 wreck off Block Island. The body was found by divers under the hull turn, supporting the conclusion that the sailor identified was among the crew aboard the City of Rome sunk September 25.
One sailor became entangled in the rigging and attempted to reach the bottom as the vessel sank. The incident details a perilous struggle during the ship’s foundering with no further facts provided.
Senator Peter Goelet Gerry of Rhode Island wed Edith Vanderbilt widow of George Vanderbilt in Savoy Chapel London in a ceremony attended by Mr and Mrs F A Cecil and Mr H Thormley. The couple planned a wedding breakfast and a continental tour before returning to New York next month.
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