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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1919
Page
2
Rich ard Genus, a respected colored resident of Poolesville, advertised in Washington papers seeking a housekeeper. A white woman traveled from Washington to Poolesville, learned Genus was colored, demanded repayment for her trip, and threatened prosecution. Genus paid half the amount requested and awaits legal advice.
Republican senators opposing the peace treaty were active in planning an anti ratification campaign. They aimed to follow President Wilson on his Wednesday departure for a prolonged tour to urge immediate and unamended ratification of the treaty and the league of nations. A conference of anti ratification Republicans was held to map a definite program to counter the President's efforts.
A list of building permits issued in August shows multiple dwellings and additions. Names include Samuel McMillan, Frank Sizemore, KE T Kearns, J R Terry, W H Slane, J R Beasley, and W T Tabb. Projects span North Main Street, Parkway, English Street, Past Green Street, and Willowbrook Street with costs ranging from 3 500 to 10 000. The August 18 permit for KE T Kearns is the largest issued this month.
Ty J Underwood administrator of Willie L Underwood deceased Guilford County North Carolina gives notice to all claimants to exhibit their claims on or before August 11 1920. If not the claims will be barred. August 11 1919 Ty J Underwood Admr. Willie L Underwood Deceased.
The notice lists arrival and departure times for Southern Railroad Lines serving High Point with trains to Washington Birmingham N. C. Washa Charlotte Richmond Danville and Asheboro among others. Times are for information only and not guaranteed with several conditional stops and a Sunday non-run noted by the United States Railroad Administration.
A heated Republican caucus revealed deep divisions as leaders clashed over Mondell’s soldier land bill. Critics argued the measure favors limited land parcels. Mondell and allies urged restraint to avoid a party split, while others pressed for broader concessions for discharged soldiers.
Calotabs claims calomel is the best remedy for a lazy liver biliousness indigestion and constipation. One tablet at bedtime with water requires no taste or griping and leaves you energetic next day. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee from the druggist.
In Philadelphia Mississippi Ben Kilpatrick, jailed over the death of Louis Burnett and John Breland, hanged himself. Burnett died from a fractured skull after injuries from a blunt instrument. Breland's head was crushed. Kilpatrick’s arrest followed discovery of a bloody crow bar.
Dispatches from Budapest and editorials in Hungarian newspapers suggest a return to monarchial government. The Christian Nationalist party is described as veiled monarchists ahead of potential political change.
Between 200 and 3200 Actors Equity members playing in Boston theatres voted to join the strike for union recognition. The walkout becomes effective Monday.
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