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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1924

Page

1

MacDonald Defends Letter Belief On Communist Plot

Prime Minister MacDonald told a Cardiff audience he genuinely believed a Zinovieff letter to British communists was authentic. He disclosed receipt dates and the foreign office protest timeline, insisting the government would resist foreign interference while pursuing authentic documents and handling the matter with firmness.

Cardiff Wales Get MacDonald M. Zinovieff Foreign Office London Zinovieff

Several Wrecks on Greensboro Road

Automobiles skidded on Greensboro road near High Point College yesterday between four and five o'clock. A Ford roadster driven by Mr. Fulton, a salesman, swerved into a curb and was damaged, with the right front and rear wheels broken and the rear fender smashed. Several cars bumped together but damage was not extensive. Tow trucks cited slick pavement as the cause.

Greensboro High Point College Ford Fulton

Minor Cases In Police Court

Farrel Gardner was found guilty of assaulting R. L. Smith with rocks, fined $10 and costs. Delia Hoover was ordered to cover a worthless check and pay costs. Elizabeth Johnson was placed with the welfare board for six months for immoral conduct. Four men were tried for rank during the weekend.

Farrel Gardner White R. L. Smith J. M. Hedgecock Delia Hoover Elizabeth Johnson Welfare Board

Black Bisons poised for state title bid Wednesday

High Point High School football team, the Black Bisons, prepare for the western division elimination in Charlotte. Coach Jack Boylin will attend with principal L. R. Johnston, with possible foe the Gate City Purple Whirlwind. Johnston warns players to stay current in studies for eligibility as the squad nears the championship games.

High’ Point Charlotte Jack Boylin L. R. Johnston High Point Greensboro Leakesville Burlington Black Bisons Gate City Johnston Black Bison Squad

Bruce Weatherly Hurt in Accident

Bruce Weatherly of this city was injured when his Ford collided with a Lincoln driven by Miss Margaret Hauser, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hauser, on North Main Street near Ray Main Avenue. Weatherly suffered facial and finger cuts and was taken to Gui ford General Hospital in unknown condition. Hauser escaped injury as her car skidded on wet pavement and was only slightly damaged.

Bruce Weatherly Ford Margaret Hauser M. Hauser Main Street Ray Main Avenue Weatherly Guiford General Hospital Hanser Misa Hauser

Frederick Court Sentences mob in tar and feather case

In Frederick Maryland circuit court Chief Justice Hammon Urner imposed sentences after a July mob tarred and feathered Dorothy Grandon a Martinsburg West Virginia girl. One woman nine men were sentenced nine months in jail for a riot with several others given suspended sentences or found not guilty.

Frederick Harry N. Leatherman Myersville House of Correction Shank Leatherman Arthur Rice Harold Grossnickel Frederick Shepley Paul Grossnickel John Shepley Chester Shepley Claude Howard Toms Urner Frederick County

George W. Orr To Speak In The City

Winston-Salem business leader George W. Orr vice president of R J Reynolds Realty speaks to Saint Marys Episcopal church Mens elutch at a parish house supper about A Mans Job. The 6 30 pm event aims for large turnout.

George W. Orr Winston-Salem Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church Orr R. J. Reynolds Realty Company Twin City Mr. Orr

Edwards Arrive To Take Over Studio in Durham

Mr and Mrs W R Edwards of Durham arrived to take over the Dodamead Studio on South Main street. They plan high class photography and will run an up to date studio with Mrs Edwards noted for her wide reputation in color work.

W. R. Edwards Durham Dodamead South Main Street Edwards

Burke Charged With Attempted Break In At Home

Grady Burke a white man was arrested early today and charged with attempting to break and enter the home of Ruth Simpson near the Pickett cotton mill. Police were called to the scene and Burke was taken into custody.

Grady Burke Ruth Simpson Poll Burke

Woman confesses to killing her two week old baby

Blanche Tobias, 21, confessed to choking her infant to death at the county infirmary where she had stayed two weeks old, saying she believed the baby would be better off. George Tobias, her husband, was previously held for assault and battery and the couple had reconciled.

Wyuster Rien Blanche Tobias J. C. Fritz George Tobias Tobias

Calvin L Bowers Victine Meningitis Obituary in Thomasville

Spinal meningitis caused the death of Calvin Luther Bowers 31 in Davidson county. Funeral services led by Rev J A Palmer at Heldel burg Reformed Church, with interment at Emmanuel church cemetery. Survived by widow Lillie Eddinger and two children, brother Avery Bowers, three sisters, and parents Mr. and Mrs F S Bowers.

Thomasville Calvin Luther Bowers J. A. Palmer Heldleburg Reformed Church Emmanuel Church Bowers Ray Yarborough Ree Davidson County Lillie Eddinger Avery Bowers Minnie Yarborough Elsie Chnard Lonnie Boldinger F. 5. Bowers

Sentry Found Dead Was Murdered, Naval Hospital Mystery

Washington October 27 Coroner Nevitt announced that Russell Shore a 22 year old sentry killed at Walter Reed Hospital last week. He was initially believed to have died by his own action. A service pistol with a recently fired cartridge lay nearby. No struggle, arrests yet, no definite motive. Shore resided in Norfolk Connecticut.

Washington Nevitt Russell Shore Walter Reed Hospital Shore Norfolk Conn

Bruce Carraway Launches Maryland Speaking Tour

High Point man Bruce Carraway travels to Maryland on a Democratic party speaking tour. This morning he spoke in the Atth district, drawing about fifteen hundred listeners, according to a telegram the Enierorias received today.

Bruce Carraway High Point Maryland Democratic Party Atth Mr. Carraway Enierorias

Democrats Urged to Help Make Up the General Fund

Jesse H. Jones of the Democratic National Committee presses North Carolina to boost fundraising for the national campaign. He cites Pennsylvania as contributing 26 000 while North Carolina’s quota of 100 000 has produced only 6 000. He warns funds are essential to wage the race, noting Republicans have fourfold the money and urging swift regional support to secure victory.

Raleigh North Carolina National Democratic Party Jesse H. Jones National Democratic Committee Pennusylvania Jones Democratic National Committee Mr. Jones

Studebaker Coach Overturns Near Lexington No Injuries

Mrs C H McQueen of Greensboro and her two children survived a Studebaker Coach overturning on the Lexington Road to High Point between six and seven last night. The car skidded on a wet road while attempting to pass another, rolled into a 10 foot tank near the Lexington Water Works about six miles from Lexington. The vehicle was towed for repairs and no serious injuries were reported by garagemen.

Studebaker C. H. McQueen Greensboro Lexington High Point McQueen Olive Street Gate City Lexington Water Works

War Approved At Lutheran Conference In Chicago

The United Lutheran church conference in Chicago approved a resolution reaffirming that Christians may fight in a just war. Opponents predicted Senator Borah would push a bill to outlaw all war in the next Congress.

Chicago United Lutheran Church In Conference United States Borah

Weather Forecast Cloudy Sunday With Possible Rain

Cloudy Sunday looks likely with possible rain in east and central portions. Monday offers partly cloudy skies, with continued unsettled conditions and a chance of light showers in certain areas.

Went

Raids Net About 1000 Prisoners In City Sweep

Ninety three raids on disorderly houses gambling establishments and speak-easies over the weekend resulted in about 1000 prisoners. Most accused were discharged while alleged proprietors were held on bail for court. Drunkenness charges filed against 406. Director Butler said the raids resume weekly sweeps of suspicious characters.

Philadelphia Public Safety Butler

Navy Day Observances Across United States

Navy Day is celebrated nationwide marking Theodore Roosevelt’s birth and his role in building the navy. Governors issue proclamations, civic groups host programs, and radio broadcasts of Navy officials speeches are planned. Greensboro prepares with A L Garren coordinating public events at a local recruiting station. Three ships once named for North Carolina have been renamed due to disarmament actions.

Theodore Roosevelt Navy High Point Greensboro A. L. Garren Wilbur Washington Navy Department U. S North Carolina

Religion publicity plan proposed by Chicago church group

Rev J J B Smith told the sixth Chicago Church Federation publicity conference that churches sending missionaries abroad spend greatly and should hire journalists to aid domestic evangelization. He urged closer cooperation between newspapers and pulpits to Christianize readers and editors, claiming religion will influence editorial and news coverage.

Chicago J. J. B. Smith Chicago Church Federation Federation Prust Ag Christian Jesus Christ

Col Watts Talks Funerals Wallace Little of Ports Today

Raleigh dispatch reports Col Alston Watts in town on political business predicting a large Democratic majority and weighing campaign plans. The piece notes health limits on Senator Simmons and outlines efforts by Republican and Democratic leaders, with Morrison port policy on deck and McLean potential rally plans.

Col. Watts Wallace Little HOUSE R. E. Powell Raleigh Capitol Col Alston Davidson Watts Ledell Morrison Mesats Doughton Weaver North Caralina Coolidge LaFallette Davis-Bryan Mr. Coolidge John Dawson Kinston Angus Wilton McLean McLean Dawson Pa. Harrison Cole Blezs Senator Overman Max Gardner Clyde Hoey Morrison Wll Simmons New Berm Mary Henderson

Four White Hill Men Die in Auto Train Collision

In G huted Falls, New York, four men from White Hill were killed when their automobile was struck by a Delaware and Hudson train at Com atoex. Victims include Warren Wells, 55, and his three sons Winfield Everatt and Winaton. The car was dragged 100 feet.

Gqlensfalls N._Y White Hill Delaware and Hudson Comatoex Warren ‘Wells Winfield Everatt Winaton

Commerce Directors To Meet Tomorrow

The chamber of commerce directors will convene tomorrow at 1 13 p m in the assembly room of the Commercial National bank building eighth floor High Point. An afternoon session is needed due to a busy weekly schedule and full attendance is requested for important business to be transacted.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Commercial National Bank High Point T Ig

Legionaires Plan Armistice Day Observance Meeting

Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion plans Armistice Day events to be perfected at a meeting tomorrow night in the session hut at the corner of English and Selege streets. A big celebration is expected next month as High Point leagues for proper observance. A tentative program will be submitted for approval.

Andrew Jackson Post American Legion English Selege High Point

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