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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
2
Former Texas governor Pat Neff spoke at High Point College under Anti-Saloon League auspices saying Democrats have not forgotten the November political battle. He warned the Smith and Anti-Smith fight could reemerge in the next Texas election but doubtful it harms the party.
Logan Porter chaired the Rotary program on the college loan fund. Speakers Walter Criesman, a lawyer, and James Ellington from the high school faculty discussed how Rotary financing supported their education. Miss Burgess of the high school faculty sang two songs with Dan Smith as accompanist.
The Erickson Evangelistic party begins a citywide revival at the new North Main tabernacle across from the Presbyterian church. Capacity is about 2,500 with services starting Sunday at 2 30 p m and nightly at 7 30 p m, weather permitting the length of stay depends on support.
Rioting erupted in Bucharest after a Liberal party meeting led by General Averescu demanded the resignation of the Maniu government. Police actions angered party leaders who threatened the interior secretary, and Averescu then sent a deputation to the regency to reiterate the deposition demand.
The Al Jolson talking picture Say It With Songs will be held over at the Broadhurst for two extra days this week. Manager J. R. Wagner cited packed houses and patrons' requests as the reason for extending the engagement at the Publix Saenger theaters.
In the Unaka range of Tennessee officers pursue a hidden rifleman who wounded three deputies during a whiskey raid. Deputy W M Barnett of Erwin was shot in the abdomen and has little chance of recovery. Sheriff Sam Cain and Sheriff J B Worley were also shot but not seriously wounded as Carter county officers join the hunt.
Washington and Unicoi deputies reported only Sheriff Cain's statement that Cass Atkins, an escaped state convict, was seen running through the woods shortly after a second shooting. Atkins had escaped Brush Mountain penitentiary where he was confined for wounding an Unicoi County officer last year as North Carolina guards watched for possible cross-border escape.
Raleigh reports federal tax collections in North Carolina for October rose to 23 108 866 94 dollars from 20 431 116 46 the previous October. First four months of the fiscal year show about seven and a half million dollars more than last year. Last year set a new record with 255 million collected.
New York officials reported many brokers waived margin requirements to close out clients with insufficient funds after a sharp stock market drop on Tuesday. Brokers cited market confidence and later gains, with one firm noting deficits of over 1,000,000 turning into credits exceeding 23,500,000 by the following night.
Paris reports Oct 31 that Etienne Clemenceau pressed to form a new French cabinet after ten days without a government. He aims for a center leaning administration with Briand in foreign affairs, Cheron in finance, Louch eur in labor, and himself likely to hold commerce.
Washington reports a half per cent cut in the Bank of England discount rate to 6 per cent. Treasury officials interpret the move as signaling a likely reduction in the New York Federal Reserve Bank discount rate, with possible easing of U S money rates. They note the usual spread between the BoE and New York rates and say district changes depend on broader conditions.
Millions find relief from neuralgic headaches and rheumatic pains with Capudine liquid. It soothes nerves and stops pain quickly without upsetting the stomach or containing opiates. Available at drug stores in 3c and 60c bottles.
The piece notes conditions in various districts and identifies Montana's state flower as the Bitterroot. The reference frames the plant as a regional symbol within local civic context.
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