22 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1927
Page
1
Pilot Wilmer tutz in Old Orchard Me sets next attempt for the Dawn flight to the Sikorsky ocean run. He notes delaying would bring two nights of flying and many hours in darkness, risking low altitude navigation for the ship.
Dublin Oct 22 Cardinal Patrick O'Donnell primate of Ireland died at Carlingford at 11:05 am after several weeks illness from influenza pneumonia and pleurisy with an embolus causing his death. His condition had fluctuated, including a prior stroke, but death came suddenly this morning.
Forty people were lodged in Union county jail by federal and local officers after raids starting at 5 30 this morning under P M Caudle with deputies and state officers. A total of 77 charges covered conspiracy and prohibition violations across six vehicles, with only one arrestee from Union town.
The Dawn piloted by Wilmer Stultz and Brice Goldsborough returns to shore after a short sea flight toward Copenhagen. Mrs Frances Wilson Gray reports fuel loss and a near-wind defeat, with a destroyer monitoring the beach landing and semaphore signaling confirming all clear.
The New York stock market opened with another sharp decline as heavy selling orders from overnight moved prices lower. Early losses ranged from fractions to about 3 points with United States Steel, General Motors, and General Electric hitting new lows on the downswing.
Washington Oct 22 Senator Willis of Ohio issued a statement after a White House call that touched on current political issues. Asked if the statement signaled his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination he replied that the statement speaks for itself.
Benson North Carolina October 22 AP Friends of J M Royal of Johnson County mourn his murder as they prepare the funeral. Royal showed a purse of 1200 dollars before being shot in the breast with only 10 75 left. Coroner J H Kirkman ordered Claude Barber held as the inquiry begins next Wednesday. Tire tracks at the scene resembled Barber’s car. Royal’s widow is in state hospital care.
Washington Oct 22 AP Some say Coolidge after scolding Senator Fess would curb draft pressure while others see little change in doubt over his third term. White House callers keep the topic alive as business leaders weigh his possible response and party leaders debate his candidacy prospects.
The D P Davis Properties company sues Victory National Life Insurance in federal court to recover 250000 paid for the death at sea of insured D P Davis. It claims F J Gammon unduly influenced Davis to change the beneficiary, unlawful due to Davis being intoxicated by alcohol.
Three young children were seriously burned and two more were treated at home after a pyrotechnic bomb found at the Wilson county fair ground exploded. The children, stepchildren of farmer Wright Etheridge, included Joe Laughinghouse 15 Dolly Mac Laughinghouse 8 Elsie Laughinghouse 7 injured. Robert King Laughinghouse 13 and William Laughinghouse 11 burned but sent home after treatment.
Huerfano county commissioners urged mobilization of the Colorado National Guard for patrols during the state wide coal strike led by the I W W. The move followed arrests of more than 100 pickets in Southern Colorado while I W W organizers extended their campaign. Opposition came from state and regional officials who cited concerns over troop use.
Newland North Carolina October 22 The trial of Mrs Robert Burleson Pitt and Joe Holtzclaw in a mysterious killing at the husband’s home drew a large crowd as rebuttal testimony began. Spectators packed the courtroom yesterday and arguments were not expected to start until Monday.
North Carolina will release a soon to be issued publication under Thorndike Saville detailing chemical analyses of about 150 industrial water samples from streams across the state. The study shows very low hardness and states the waters are largely suitable for independent industrial use and for rayon plant prospects seeking locations in North Carolina.
Mrs Reuben B Robertson a wealthy Asheville society and civic worker claims she was a victim of circumstances and false representations in a suit to make her equally liable with James R Bush in settling the brokerage firm debts. Julius Martin 2nd assignee begun action for creditors totaling about 180000 dollars as part of a broader suit demanding proof of claims.
In a Washington court the judge ruled on whether Sinclair’s senate testimony about a Teapot Dome lease may be admitted in the Fall-Doheny conspiracy trial. Government and defense sparred over the legality of congressional statements as evidence. the judge adjourned to Monday while the matter was under advisement.
North Carolina tobacco prices showed modest gains with regional highs. Wilson posted an average of 28.83 per hundred pounds on 1,447,728 pounds sold, Rocky Mount reached 23.20, Winston-Salem averaged 21.75 on 962,148 pounds, and Durham held above 20, as overall offerings reached season highs.
Embattled women leading male I W W strike pickets hurled stones at guards of the Ideal mine near Wallenburg Colorado. They taunted the guards to start something as volleys continued. Ten women and thirty men were arrested and brought here.
Samuel Schwartzbard testified that memories of pogroms in the Ukraine fueled his motive to kill Ukrainian separatist leader General Simon Petlura. He described years of tracking Petlura and said family killings in Jewish massacres justified his act as avenger. The court heard his explanation amid a tense, noisy trial scene.
In Quebec a search is ongoing for Count Jacques De Lesseps and his mechanic after their 75 mile aerial survey flight disappeared Tuesday. Plane wreckage found at Matane and Sandy Bay suggests a forced down during a storm. watch and stockings recovered. Divers and air teams comb lower St Lawrence shores as rescue efforts extend along Matane region.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed Wilmington at 1 p m bound for Philadelphia as he presses on with his nationwide flying tour. The AP report notes the ongoing cross country journey as he travels between major cities.
Cardinal Gasparri confirms to Rt Rev William A Hickey the power to excommunicate members who sue the church in state courts. The action follows legal challenges by Elphege J Daignault of Woonsocket and others from 12 Rhode Island parishes over diverted parish funds for parochial high schools, unauthorized Providence Visitor subscriptions, and donations to the Catholic Welfare Board.
Robbers broke into the Wake County courthouse and stole about 1000 dollars from the office of Wake County Clerk Royster. Police reviewed the robbery today and noted no explanation on whether it was an inside or outside job.
There are 46 people employed at the local post office. Roles include 12 foot mail carriers 2 parcel post carriers 2 special delivery 1 star route carrier 1 mail messenger 5 rural carriers 18 post office clerks plus a foreman superintendent of mails sub clerk assistant postmaster and postmaster. Five substations are located at Ole land Mille South Main street Pickett Mills and English street at the end of the street car line.
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