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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1922
Page
5
A mix of seasonal verse notes and local civic discussion appears, highlighting a Halloween poem draft, railroad ownership puzzled by a test, Ganna Walska’s opera venture, and a major focus on High Point taxes. The piece argues taxes fund schools, roads, water, and safety, compares rates with nearby cities, and warns against fears of extension.
The piece compares Fascisti tactics to a democratic takeover by extremist groups. It notes their violence and organized strength, contrasts Italy’s turmoil with Western restraint, and asks whether force can govern a people and their complex systems. It finishes with a probe into whether Fascisti leadership wields brains as well as force.
The Charlotte News reports a recent statement detailing risks faced by prohibition officers. The piece notes dangers and legal pressures surrounding enforcement during the era.
Commissioner Haynes states 125 prohibition enforcement agents have been killed by rum runners, including 24 federal officers, with fewer than 50 bootleggers killed in the period and more than 3,500 wounded. He condemns lax public conscience and blames buyers and bootleggers for bloodshed, urging continued strict firearm restrictions.
The writer contrasts Japanese paper artistry with social skirmishes in New York society. He notes the craft in Japan and details American women seeking court presentation in England, using influence, wealth, and references to gain access. The American ambassador weighs applicants by appearances but defers to status and purchasing power among the British aristocracy.
A local college professor was called out of town and his wife substituted for him in his class. She performed very well as a substitute, noting only one difficulty in deciphering her husband’s handwriting for the next session.
In Berlin on October 31 three German boxing champions defended titles on one bill. Urban Graz retained the bantamweight title in seven rounds after his opponent Volkmer’s seconds stopped the bout following a clash that severely damaged the loser's skull. Hans Breitenstraeter KO’d Belgian heavyweight Jef de Paus in six rounds. Richard Maujocks won on points over Claes in lightweight title action though the decision drew some dissent. Hana of Austria retired in the sixth to Ernst Grimm. The card drew more than 10 000 spectators, one of the largest gates for a German boxing program.
Mexico City Oct 16 The government plans a bill to curb the amparo legal recourse amid abuse where arrested individuals obtain amparos for immediate release without bail The amparo is a complex instrument acting as injunction and writ of habeas corpus used to restrain courts or free prisoners Attorneys note the term is hard to define and has obscure origins
Norway faces a clash between prohibition laws and international treaties. France will supply 400 000 quarts of brandy and Spain 500 000 quarts of wine over 14 percent alcohol for medical and technical use, with 50 000 quarts of cordials included. Only 100 000 quarts are needed, leaving a surplus unsold under treaty rules against re export and dilution by water.
Robert N Page the democratic candidate for governor in North Carolina’s 1920 primary was to speak Thursday night in the High Point High School auditorium but cancellation followed an announcement by Lewis E Teague democratic chairman for the township The meeting will be rescheduled focusing on Aubrey L Brooks of Greensboro who in 1920 ran for the US Senate and is regarded as a top North Carolina orator Brooks attends Saturday night address while Page’s plans are halted by his unavailability
Warren G. Harding leads a critical analysis of postwar diplomacy. The speaker defends international court participation, naval arms discussions, and the four power treaty, noting Britain and Japan have ratified while other signatories are expected to follow. The piece frames peace efforts as essential, warning against cynicism and urging continued support.
The report outlines a low key race in the eighth district with Willis G. Briggs a Republican and William Evans a Democratic solicitor candidate exchanging challenges. State Democratic chair Dave Norwood forecasts a 3600 vote edge for Rh. L. Doughton, cites literacy tests as helping Democrats, and notes Republican losses blamed on registration rules.
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