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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
4
The state treasury surplus increases to nearly 200000 while last month yields set a new record for general tax returns. Advertising and department notes reference Frost Landis and Kohn at 250 Park Ave New York and People's Gas building in Chicago.
South senators argue the cotton crop estimate is too high and out of their control despite machine controlled constituency figures. They say facts will emerge.
A gang conflict among bootleggers in New York City ends in three deaths. The violent clash reflects the era’s lawless atmosphere and the perilous pursuit of illegal liquor profits.
The Van Sweringens were praised for their sudden nickel plate merger success but concerns grow that their millions will arrive only after the profits are secured.
A Raleigh justice of the peace alters a decision to require a lawyer for a ten day jail term for contempt of court. The judge notes that colleagues sometimes create situations where a lawyer cannot avoid contempt.
North Carolina has no law against publishing victims names but press shows growing protection. The state welfare commissioner urged newspapers to join in shielding victims to lessen their suffering, a suggestion deemed proper.
The Raleigh Times comments on Duke University medical school funding and North Carolina education while assessing the High Point traffic signal proposal. It notes the city council's doubt over signals due to railroad interference and narrow streets, urging reliance on Main Street for traffic flow and awaiting the results of the bid trial.
A critique of Balkan tensions and the League of Nations aims. The piece argues that Greece Bulgaria clashes expose Europe’s fragile borders and that only stronger regional integration and reduced armaments can ensure lasting peace. It compares Balkan states to US federalism and calls for a shift from standalone militaries to broader regional authority.
The piece notes how drought and power restrictions slow factories when orders rise, highlighting Southern Power’s throttling of electric supply during Piedmont Carolina output surges. It warns hydro power’s dependence for industry and contrasts water shortages with coal strikes and rail disruptions.
The piece argues that a battle ship in forced draught cannot sustain pursuit as fuel runs out and urges individuals to build energy reserves through regular hard work and good health. It warns against habits like sleepless nights overeating and heavy drinking which waste energy and hinder recovery.
The text explains that humans, like deer, must store energy for bursts of effort but cannot sustain daily overwork. It cautions against exhausting reserves by constant high use and advises reserving effort for spurts, then rebuilding strength. It stresses prudent use of nature given energy.
Raleigh October 27 AP Six hundred thirteen persons were given employment during the week ending October 24 by the state federal employment service. There were 459 registered for employment and 677 requests for help. Unskilled labor led with 442 placements, domestic help 106, 43 skilled laborers, and 22 clerical or professional workers. Of the employed 495 were men and 118 women. The Rocky Mount office reported 125 tobacco warehouse laborers and many oil mill applications. Offices elsewhere included Asheville 128 Greensboro 86 Raleigh 173 Wilmington 106 and Winston-Salem 118.
Greece and Bulgaria agree to withdraw troops behind frontiers with immediate start and no complicating conditions, after Romania urged proof of goodwill. The League of Nations council had demanded evacuation within 24 hours and reporting within 60 hours, with Athens awaiting both sides’ orders and reports.
A reflection on how an inner reserve of energy often decides success in important pursuits. The passage suggests geniuses rely on this surplus when completing masterpieces and asserts that nothing truly great was achieved by ordinary forces.
Tomorrow at 3 PM the new theater opposite Sheraton hosts Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush with shows at 3 5 7 and 9. Critics praise the film as Chaplin’s greatest effort mixing humor and pathos against an Alaskan backdrop with standout scenes and camera work.
Eyewitness accounts show a reported mob action as unfounded after a negro suspect, identified by a woman, led to a chase and arrests. Deputy sheriffs moved detainees as crowds gathered near the city hall and county jail, with police denying any prisoners at the station.
Reported by dispatchers north of Charlotte that Preston Neely, Ashe ville negro, was taken from officers between High Point and Greensboro by a mob and led toward Asheville. Officials said Neely had not arrived at the state prison by eight this morning, and officers had fled with him to avoid a mob of about 200.
Washington observes Navy Day marking the navy’s 150th birthday on Theodore Roosevelt’s anniversary with open houses at ports and yards across the country. Ships wear full dress. Army officers join in uniform. Speeches to civic groups and radio addresses urge public backing for naval aviation and the service’s future.
S. O. Schaub and his sister in law narrowly escaped death when a Ford on the wrong side of North Main smashed into Schaub’s Buick. The woman suffered a gash under the left eye and facial scratches, while Schaub was not seriously hurt. The Ford, driven by D. R. Harris, carried two men both injured though not severely. one suffered a knee and hand laceration.
The merchant marine conference organized by the chamber of commerce of the United States will hold a meeting in Savannah on Friday October 30 at 11 am at the Hotel Savannah. The event seeks shipper views on shipping merchant marine problems and follows round table discussions in the Pacific regions and Rocky Mountain territory with a Southern Gulf itinerary planned for late October and early November.
The Colored Baptist convention of North Carolina opens its 59th annual meeting at First Baptist Negro Church on East Washington Street at 7:30 PM. Mayor H A Moffitt and speakers including Prof S S Whitter A J Griffin and Rev C H Brown give welcomes. Rev C J Steten of Weldon preaches the annual sermon. The gathering runs through Friday with Rev S L Parham and his congregation assisting in arrangements.
In Birmingham Alabama seven governors a group of congressmen and notable southern citizens meet for a two day conference on reclamation and allied subjects. Attending governors include W W Brandon Henry L Whitfield Angus W McLean Lee Trinkle John W Martin Thomas G MacLeod and Clifford Walker. Senate representatives include RE Smith Cole L Blease T C Harreld W B Pine Oscar W Underwood F M Simmons and Lee S Overman. North Carolina sends Charles Stedman Lindsay Warren John Kerr Charles Abernethy Edward J Poll Homer L Lyon William C Hammer Robert L Doughton Albert Lee and Zebulon Weaver.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Clodfelter announce the birth of a son named Robert Lee on October 26. The family resides at 404 Kennedy Street.
Athens reports the Greek government ordered immediate evacuation of Bulgarian territory. Greek forces begin withdrawing frontier guards to their former posts as part of the move.
Tomorrow Charrie Chaplin stars in The Gold Rush at the Broadhurst Theatre with showings starting soon in New York.
Wall Street opened with a strong tone as heavy buying returned to motor rail and oil stocks. Chrysler rose 2 1/4 points to 218 and climbed to 219, while General Motors gained 1 1/4 on a 9,000 share sale at 136 and New York Central hit new highs.
The New Orleans market opened softly as buyers held back amid weaker Liverpool prices and a quiet general movement. First trades fell 5 to 7 points before a brief rally. later prices eased with December at 19.16, January 10.16, and March 19.15, while exports reached 28,277 bales.
In New York on October 27 the cotton market opened steady to lower after a bearish crop estimate. Liverpool prices eased, New York quotes fell 28 points net within an hour with December at 19.95 and March at 19.53, a fresh movement low, despite some covering rallies as traders added offerings.
Chicago wheat opened 3-4e lower before a brief rally and moderate decline as Liver pool markets lagged behind yesterday's gains. Corn edged up slightly after opening unchanged to 14 half higher, oats held steady, and provisions saw a month end flurry amid weakness in hog prices.
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