Interesting study in black and white
Former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels says he regards the colored man as red proof. An interesting study in black and white.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
4
Former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels says he regards the colored man as red proof. An interesting study in black and white.
The League of Nations plans to appoint a committee to investigate the Greek and Bulgarian rouble issue. The study concludes the matter is essentially a neighborhood quarrel with obscure causes and no wide stakes.
The first volley from Colonel Mitch Li’s unit puts General Bowley on the casualty list. Bowley faces removal from duty after criticizing the colonel’s air force concepts at Fort Bragg.
A speaker addresses a southern audience asserting the nations future rests in the south. The remarks acknowledge not all hopes lie in one region and admit some claims are exaggerated or misleading.
The passage argues Mitchell faces condemnation for opposing army methods without understanding the core reasons. It asserts authentic service advice must come from experts, and questions where the public fits in the debate.
Merchants' National Bank of Oston reports that finished cotton goods rise as raw staple falls. Manufacturers buy the staple at a fairish price while markets struggle to absorb finished goods at viable prices.
Fayetteville town officials argue over insuring the lives of police and firefighters amid renewed calls after a local officer’s death. The piece notes many towns miss the value of such insurance until tragedy proves its necessity.
A new Danville Virginia newspaper started over two years ago by local business men to break family control quits after persistent losses. Though well edited and typographically creditable, it could not meet financial expectations and ceases operation.
The Raleigh Times reports Judge Yates Webb wrote to Mag istrate Duke about a speeding incident on a Guilford highway. He includes ten dollars but submits a nolo contendere plea and a brief explanation to a justice of the peace. Webb notes the role of justices of the peace in North Carolina’s justice system.
The High Point zoning and city planning commission reports progress on a detailed zoning plan and city planning treatise funded by a 5000 dollar appropriation. Engineers will assess railroad grade crossings and basic street system weaknesses as part of a gradual, economical approach. Survey data has been collected and results are anticipated.
Western Union Telegraph seeks higher intrastate charges in North Carolina, proposing a zone system raising minimum from 30 to 48 cents and applying steeper rates for messages across the state. Public hearings will be held before any order, with critics noting rising costs amid expected business growth.
The eldest Stinnes son contemplates a life away from Germany amid rumors of a move to the United States. Since Hugo Stinnes's death the family battles dwindled wealth, with the great fortune melting away to a mere fragment while domestic strife hinders recovery.
Greek military units moved out of Bulgarian territory today following a Bulgarian attack. Greece affirms respect for the authority of the League of Nations and urges peaceful resolution.
The piece contrasts mother ducks fearing hatchling loss with birds learning to swim, then shifts to Victorian style debates as older women imitate bobbed hair. It notes initial social backlash against bobbing hair, followed by acceptance as practical and fashionable.
The piece argues that youth will behave as they wish and dress freely without harming morals. It asserts that honest, intelligent parents raise self protecting children who stay straight within decent bounds. Older generations will worry less as time passes and eventually accept new norms like a contented mother hen.
A North Carolina party including Mr and Mrs W S Hayworth and Mrs Rebecca Hayworth Moore and J L Moore visited California kin near Modesto and Santa Ana. They praised Don Pedro dam, irrigation works, and Hayworths dairy and ranch success. They recalled seeing San Francisco Sacramento Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean on their journey ending September 28.
The debate centers on whether the president can designate an accuser in a military court martial. Senator Reid questions the legality as officers challenge the charges. The defense denies any provision allowing the president or judge advocate general to file charges. The session adjourned for lunch and will resume at 2 p m.
Washington October 29 Colonel Mitchell faced a challenge from his counsel over the court's right to try him as the army general court began the second day of deliberations. The defense sought to contest charges alleging Mitchell violated the articles of war through public statements criticizing the air service.
The North Carolina Colored Baptist State Convention heard reports on funds since March 3. Dr. J S Brown presided as president with remarks from Dr C S Brown and Dr O S Bullock. Revenue totals included 7641.10 raised through the board at a cost of 920.87, with four conventions raising 21016.78 overall.
President Coolidge, head of the American Red Cross Society, launched the annual roll call by subscribing to a year of membership. A Red Cross button was pinned on his coat by Mrs Coolidge, who is a society member, and he signed a $25 subscription slip. The real drive starts Armistice Day November 11 and runs through Thanksgiving Day.
Daneso Tzankoff brother of Premier Alexander Tzankoff of Bulgaria was shot and killed in Sofia while walking on the street. Dis patches from Sofia describe the motive for the crime as unestablished.
The Red Cross reports 30,000 disabled veterans under hospital care and 96,931 veterans aided monthly. About 20,000 veterans remain in government hospitals while 3,000 chapters nationwide support home service supplementing government relief. Red Cross veterans and active service aid totaled 4.23 million of 10.32 million dollars spent last year. The Ninth Annual Roll Call runs Nov 1 to Nov 26 inviting participation.
Certificates of incorporation issued by Secretary of State W. N. Everett include Woodcraft Novelty Company Boone with 1000 authorized and 12000 subscribed stock. Twin City Detective Agency Winston-Salem. Central Realty and Investment Company Asheville. Haskins Knight to Knight Motor Company amendment Reidsville. Pisgah Realty Company Brevard with 10000 authorized and 1400 subscribed. multiple subscribers named from Asheville Pisgah Forest Brevard.
The national council of the Y M C A today decided to conduct a survey to determine which national functions should be included in plans for enlarging the organization. The survey will be directed by a special commission chaired by a leader yet unnamed.
Cyrus McCormick of Illinois is noted as a rising figure in the city scene as the council prepares to adopt the next year’s budget, elect officers, and select a meeting place for the 1926 convention.
Western Union Telegraph Company will request an intrastate rate increase averaging about 13 percent at the December 2 hearing before the North Carolina Corporation Commission, not 20 percent as previously reported. W G Sale of Richmond, Va, official of the company, telegrammed the correction to R O Self, clerk of the commission.
The North Carolina Corporation Commission dismissed M. L. Norman's application to operate an additional bus line between Leakesville Spray and Reidsville. No further action was noted and the decision halted the service expansion.
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