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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
4
A compact reflection on pride citing Proverbs 16 18 and a Benjamin Franklin line about vanity and contempt. The anonymous brief contrasts spiritual warning with a secular quip on pride and downfall.
A poem excerpt describes a snake in Skye living on gooseberry pie. When pie is scarce the creature writhes like an eel, twisting in hunger yet always enduring. Henry Johnstone’s line from the Fastidious Serpent frames the rustic, humorous mood.
O Max Gardner argues that America’s discovery happened at the right moment. He faces political backlash for praising the Catholic claim of discovery and stirring debate over Columbus’s background and religious ties. He dodges controversy as he presses his view.
The city prepares to impound a water supply engineers say will serve about 100000 people though growth could demand more if rayon plants or other industry expand. The system may have ample water yet insufficient main capacity to fight large fires without improved mains.
A city column warns that fire defenses are weak on the south side where factories crowd the streets. It urges a main of at least 20 inches along the Asheboro railroad right of way to maintain water supply, reduce pumping risk, and protect local jobs. It stresses prompt budgeting and action for public safety.
The federal treasury holds a large surplus and leaders like Coolidge Mellon Garner argue over revenue bill revisions. Democrats push for at least a half billion in reductions, while the administration defends a moderate cut to fix irregularities without risking a deficit.
An American driver collided head on with another car near Florence Italy killing the passenger in the other vehicle. The deceased was an American woman as the article notes the prevalence of tourists driving much like at home in a country lacking a universal road rule.
Paul Poiret, the Parisian impresario, arrives in America and proclaims that American women are the best dressed in the world. The remark is picked up by press associations and widely republished, hailed as a goodwill ambassador moment.
City streets see a sharp rise in pedestrian numbers as foot traffic grows rapidly, prompting calls for improved crosswalks and safety measures to manage the surge and protect walkers.
A Chicago statistician estimates the city’s population grew by one million in seven years. He notes the hypothetical increase if machine guns had not been invented remains uncalculated.
Nine years after the Meuse-Argonne battle, a November American Magazine piece reviews American, French, and British conduct in the 47 day offensive. It highlights heroism of U S soldiers and notes the North Carolina 30th Division fought with the British on the Belgian front. The item urges Americans to read the account to refresh Armistice Day meaning.
An editorial condemns Albert B. Fall as a traitor for his role in the oil conspiracy, arguing that technical legal maneuvers cannot redeem him. It asserts the crimes of Fall, Doheny, and Sinclair against the public trust and cautions against public belief in acquittal via technicalities.
The article details testimonies on Teapot Dome lease decisions with Interior Secretary Fall and aide Ambrose. It notes Zevely’s statements on Xmas 1921 talks at Three Rivers New Mexico and Fall’s involvement in drafting the Sinclair lease. It covers bids, secrecy claims, Pioneer Oil and Gas Company property disputes, and witness cross examinations in Washington.
Heinie Groh veteran third baseman of Pittsburgh signed a one year contract to manage the Charlotte team in the South Atlantic Association. Felix Heyman owner of the club announced the deal noting it is the largest salary ever paid to a Sally League manager. Groh succeeds Ray Kennedy who was released last week.
One of the two Soviet submarines that sank on its first trial has been refloated, marking a recovery of a vessel from the incident.
Greensboro dispatch reports the Superior Court granted a nolo contendere plea in the slander case against W G Wilson. Judgment suspended with costs and a full written retraction to be recorded. Wilson had alleged Chief Crutchfield and Miss Eanes in a hospital meeting.
Lieut. George Finch of Selfridge Field Michigan was convicted of low flying by a court martial in Atlanta. He was fined 50 dollars a month for six months. The verdict found him guilty under article 96 of war setting a 1000 foot minimum altitude over congested areas. He was found not guilty of profanity and perjury charges.
The NC college of commerce holds its annual two day session in Durham with Duke University as host. Dr. W A Harper of Elon College presided. Freshman Week is the morning topic as deans from State and Wake Forest lead. Officers to be elected tomorrow.
Funeral services for Mrs. A L Hussey were conducted at the Springfield Friends church by Rev E W Jones. She died Sunday evening at her son's home 1417 East Green street. She was a longtime High Point resident and active Springfield church member. Pallbearers were her sons Walter Grover Allen Weaver Galey Claud and Dwight Hussey. Grandchildren Ossie Agnes Helen Lucille Iris Mary Martha Mary Hicks J P Darkins and Emmet Franklin carried the flowers. Burial followed in the Springfield cemetery family plot.
The national council of school house construction will hold its next annual meeting in Raleigh in October, 1928.
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