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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1925

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Mitchell to Decide Monday If He Seeks Coolidge Confrontation

Washington Oct 31 AP Counsel in the court martial of Colonel William Mitchell plan weekend preparation as the case nears trial for conduct violating good order and discipline. The defense will decide if a subpoena for President Coolidge or Secretary Davis is sought, though courts may lack authority to compel the president.

Washington William Mitchell Mitchell President Coolidge Dwight Davis Representative Reid Illinois Coolidge United States Supreme Court Davis Reid Sherman Moreland Mvocate Texas Col. Mitchell

Severe Jail Sentence for Flag Desecrator in Los Angeles

Jake Ball a cleaner and dyer was sentenced to 250 days in jail after using an American flag to wipe windows. Ball claimed ignorance of the law but the judge said ignorance was worse than desecration. Defense plans an appeal.

Los Angeles Jake Ball Dyer Ball

All Saints Day Observed at St Marys Episcopal

All Saints Day will be observed tomorrow at Saint Marys Episcopal Church with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. There will be no evening service.

St. Mary’s Church Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church

Three Channer and Sawyer members sentenced in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Ohio three members of the brokerage firm Channer and Sawyer were sentenced to terms in the Ohio penitentiary for converting securities left in their care. George A Sawyer received ten years Herbert L Canner nine years and Fred G McLaughlin five years. The firm had entered receivership two years prior with liabilities fixed at $700000.

Cincinnati Channer and Sawyer Ohio George A. Sawyer Herbert L. Canner Fred G. McLaughlin

Milson Withdraws With Engine Trouble In 250 Mile Race

Peter De Paolo led from the start at Rockingham Speedway in Salem New Hampshire as Bennett Hill chased. Tommy Milton retired on lap seven due to engine trouble after briefly pitting for an adjustment post lap five.

Rockingham Speedway Salem N. H Tommy Milson Peter de Paolo Bennett Hill Tommy Milton

Two Are Killed In Interurban Car Crash Near Gallatin

Judge R. E. Sanders former county judge of this county and Ben G. Gillespie farmer and stock man were instantly killed when an Gallatin interurban car bound for Nashville struck their automobile about eight miles south of Gallatin at 11 o’clock this morning.

Gallatin Tenn A. P R. E. Sanders This County Ben G. Gillespie Nashville

League asks France comment on Damascus bombardment petitions

The permanent mandates committee of the League of Nations asked France for official comment on petitions protests and complaints filed with the league concerning the Damascus bombardment on October 18.

Damascus ENEVA Permanent Mandates Committee League of Nations France League O

Officer Attacked at Langley Field Tied to Grudge

First Lieut. Joseph T. Morris and Mrs. Morris were attacked in their Langley Field home near Newport News by an unknown man. Major Oscar Westover said Private Lewis K. Neu of Savannah, Ga., held a grudge after Morris disciplined him. Neu remains at large as authorities search the area.

Newport News Joseph T. Morris Neu Savannah Westover Morris

Lexington Boy Dies of Hydrophobia After Treatment

Louis Freeman nine year old son of Dr Ira K Freeman pastor of Erlanger Baptist church died at the fathers home near Lexington North Carolina this morning of hydrophobia. He was bitten at Asheville on September eighteenth and after treatment he grew ill four days ago.

Lexington N. C Louis Freeman Ira K. Freeman Erlanger Baptist Church Asheville

Hutchens Infant Dies at Home in Mount Pleasant

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Hutchens died at 110 State Street Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon and burial followed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

W. B. Hutchens State Street Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Week Weather Outlook for South Atlantic States

The forecast shows mostly fair skies over the South Atlantic states for the coming week starting Monday. Temperatures rise Monday and remain near normal afterward with continued mild conditions.

Washington South Atlantic

Governor Frees Four Parolees in North Carolina

Raleigh AP reports Governor McLean granted four paroles on recommendation of Pardon Commissioner H Hoyle Sink. Paroled were Henderson Hamby Ashe County Lester Pell Guilford Harvey Green Chatham and Tom Huffman Wilkes. Ten parole requests were denied as clemency appeals persist.

Raleigh McLean H. Hoyle Sink Henderson Hamby Ashe County Lester Pell Guilford Harvey Green Chatham Tom Huffman Wilkes County Hamby Lever Pell Guilford County Guilford Superior Court Consolidated Mills Company of High Point Chatham Superior Court Wilkes Superior Court Mack Verble Cabarrus County Claude Hill Wake Margaret Royster Durham Deck Burns Swain Luther J. Duncan Columbus E. Melvin Beckerdite Randolph

Mrs Stillman Seeks Divorce Claim to Marry McCormick

Reports say Mrs Anne A Stillman seeks divorce from James A Stillman to wed Fowler McCormick 24, who recently donned overalls to learn International Harvester work. Stillman reportedly agrees to divorce with little alimony. McCormick visited Grande Ange Quebec while papers served.

New York Stillman Anne A. Stillman James A. Stillman McCormick Grande Ange Quebec

Jubilee Service Opens To All At Tabernacle

Sunday at 3 p m in the tabernacle a grand jubilee service is announced for men women and children. Don Cochran manager of the Stephens party says the center section will be for those who have consecrated themselves or come to Christ during the campaign. A large crowd is expected for the Say afternoon service.

Tabernacle Don Cochran Stephens Party Christ

Governor orders troops on standby over Buncombe case

Governor McLean directed Adjutant General J Van B Metts to have troops ready in Asheville for a possible call during the Buncombe County trials of Alvin Mansell and Preston Neely for attacks on white women. General Metts will go to Asheville before the special court term opens Monday. No call has yet been issued.

Raleigh McLean J.van B. Metts Buncombe County Metts Asheville Alvin Mansell Preston Neely Geome Mansel

Fascism Spreads Beyond Italy Asserts Farinacci

Signor Farinacci, secretary general of the fascist party, told a foreign delegates meeting in Rome that fascistization has moved beyond Italy and aided the spread of fascism to other nations. He contrasted Italy’s disorder three years ago with current enterprise and energy.

Rome Italy Signor Farinacci

Coolidges Leave On Trip on Mayflower

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge sailed down the Potomac aboard the yacht Mayflower for a weekend excursion. Secretary of War Davis and Mrs. Davis joined, along with Senators Goff, Bingham, Ernst, and Representatives Treadway and White. They expected to return to Washington Monday morning.

Washington Coolidge Potomac Davis Goff West Virginia Bingham Connecticut Ernst Kentucky Treadway Massachusetts Representative White Maine

Broad Street Cafe In Health Law Case Correction

The Enterprise reported a Broad Street cafe proprietor was tried for violating a state health law, but the item was incorrect. The proper location was the Broad Street cafe, not Broadway.

Broad Street Broadway Broadway Cafe Broad Street Cafe

Stock prices surge as motor shares lead gains

Wall Street reports another brisk session with bullish demand in early trading. Hudson jumps over 2 points to a new high of 116.5, Dupont gains five to a 1925 peak, Atlantic Coast Line rises three to 218, and Seaboard Air Line climbs in step following news of Florida rail extension and strong earnings.

Wall Street New York Fudson Dupont Florida Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line

Confederate memorial coins protest stirs Georgia U D C

Mrs. Betty Reynolds Cobb of Carrollton announces Byrd S. Lovett buys Sandersville’s entire 1100 coin quota as a protest against the Georgia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for refusing to join a memorial coin sale. The purchase follows debate and a narrow vote at the state convention.

Atlanta Betty Reynolds Cobb Carrollton Byrd S. Lovett Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Cobb Lovett Sandersville Memoral Association Georgia U. D. C Macon Cartersville Decatur Waynesboro Steel

Flashes of Life and Courtroom Turmoil Across U S

AP dispatches report a Royalist leader being kicked in court by a reforming anarchist in Paris as gunplay ensues and guards intervene with the judge suspending proceedings. In New York, Peggy Talbott offers 20000 dollar gems missing in a taxicab while Lieut MacDonnell loses driving privileges after an accident. Philadelphia notes a patient asking questions minutes after appendicitis surgery under a new anaesthetic. New York covers a judge suggesting electr ic chair over alimony and police, disguised as lounge lizards, return to patrolling streets.

Paris Leon Daubet

MRS D S LEAKE DIES AT 87 IN HIGH POINT HOME

Mrs D S Leake longtime High Point resident dies at her Montlieu avenue home after long illness including pneumonia She was born near Fort Worth Texas in 1854 married 1881 to Mr Leake and survived by husband two children and one grandson Funeral set Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at Oakwood cemetery Reverend Tom A Sykes to officiate Pallbearers listed

Leake High Point Montlieu Avenue Fort Worth Texas Archdale Braston Craven Old Trinity College Craven Friends Church Friends Oakwood Cemetery Tom A. Sykes The Charles F. Tomlinson S. H. Tomlinson A. M. Briggs J. A. Barker J. Elwood Cox W. C. Thompson

Tunney to Box Risko in Cleveland Indoors Opener

Gene Tunney of New York meets John Risko of Cleveland in a 12 round decision bout at the Public Auditorium on November 18 to open the local indoor boxing season, promoter Matt J. Hinkel announced.

Cleveland Gene Tunney New York John Risko Public Auditorium Matt J. Hinkel

Deportations Rise as Panama Tenant Strike Probed

Panamanian authorities move after a tenant strike prompts U S troop summons. Sixteen undesirable aliens deported and ten Panamanians jailed awaiting trial as police investigate causes of the disturbance.

Panama

Frank Lane Co Signs Ten Steamship Contracts

Detroit October 31 AP Contracts for operation of ten steamships linking Detroit and other Great Lakes cities with European ports have been signed by the Frank Lane company of New York. President Frank Lane announced two ships were sent from Detroit three months ago as an experiment. The Anders will dock tomorrow as the first ocean going steamer to leave Detroit with a cargo for a foreign port and return to reload.

Baltimore Felix Agnus Eary Agnus Lyons France Napoleon III Australia Charles C Edington Fulton Baltimore American Annie E. Fulton Charles Fulton the American Baltimore Star Frank A. Munsey General Agnus Detroit Frank Lane New York Anders Lane

Revival Draws Large Crowd Despite Rain in Tabernacle

Nearly 3,000 attendees packed the Tabernacle last night for Rev. George T. Stephens revival. Many testified they had converted during the seven week campaign, with a large turnout for Pocket Testament league signups and testaments given to all ages. Delegations from Victor Stove, Knox Upholstery, the high school, and the police were present. a city gang of about 300 young men registered for the event. The revival continues with Sunday afternoon service at 3 and a final Sunday night meeting.

Tabernacle George T. Stephens Stephens Christ Pocket Testament League Victor Stove Company Knox C. Clark

Miller Faces Major Fraud Allegations in Federal Post

Federal authorities charge Miller with large-scale fraud and bribes in a federal role. The government says the case is strong and prepared to press charges vigorously.

Miller

Prosecution of Miller in $7 Million American Metal Case

The justice department moves to press vigorous prosecution in the Harding era American Metal Company fraud case. Colonel Thomas E. Miller, former alien property custodian, to face arraignment as the lone American indicted. The Merton brothers and three corporations also under indictment, with witnesses including Roxie Stinson and Mal Daugherty.

New York Thomas E. Miller Department of Justice American Metal Company Harry M. Daugherty Harding Cosh Liberty United States Merton Frankefort-on-Main John T. King Republiccan Connecticut Jesse Smith Milley, Smith and King Miller Counse Nesses Wilmington Del King Merton Brothers Colr. Miller Richard Merton Frankfort-on-Main Germany M@ligesellschaft Alfred Merton The Metallbank Leopold du Bois Basle Switz Bank of Basle Zahn Geigy of Societe Suisse Pour Valeurs de Metallbank and Metallgesellschaft Societe Suisse Pour Valeurs de Meteaux Col. I Miller Roxie Stinson Jess Smith Daugherty Smith Washington Senate Harry Daugherty Mal Gaston B. Means Secretar Fimer Jarnecke Atlanta

Four Sentenced to Death in Kiev Espionage Case

Four people including Madame Goroditskaya were sentenced to death in Kiev for spying for Poland. The group, all state employees, allegedly provided a Polish officer with details of Red Army movements in the Kiev military district and information on state railways and military train schedules in wartime mobilization.

Kiev Russia Poland Madame Goroditskaya Red Army

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Milton Hutchens Link Coolidges U.D. C Associated Press Peggy Thayer Talbott John MacDonnell Philadelphia Frank A. Reid
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