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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1926
Page
1
In a fragmented report from the primary race two opponents B Dial and others are listed as vying for a seat in the state legislature. Early results show Richards with 18 votes while candidates including Smith and McMahan are noted among the field.
Fragmentary report from Los Angeles indicates a test related to water cooling and a dirigible near Ithany Beach by Cape Point. The text mentions calibration efforts and possible tracking toward Lakehurst with references to Norfolk and naval communications.
Clyde Reese Bachelor admitted he caused Hays Leonard the black man to fire the shot that killed Judge Lamar Smith of Wetumpka Alabama. He spoke to Deputy Sheriff Massingill and reporters on the trip to Mobile and again at the Mobile county jail, saying Leonard fired while he urged the act. Bachelor, Judge Smith’s son in law, was nervous but pledged a full statement later.
On September 1 in Geneva, the first session of state representatives approved the initial three of five U S Senate reservations required for U S adherence to the permanent court of international justice. Debate on the fourth reservation, limiting amending power without U S consent, faced strong opposition led by Sir George Foster of Canada and M. Markovitch of Yugoslavia, with adjournment delaying further discussion.
Fragmentary report notes a scroll bottle found in a marine context. The message inside was damaged but described as exposing details about a vessel or event. The date Sept 1 1918 and a reference to naval activity are present, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary report describes a religious dispute during Calles era Mexico with church leaders and government officials, amid tensions from past administrations. Unclear details indicate negotiations and political maneuvering, as sources mention marked patience and far reaching implications.
Lieutenant Cyrus K Bettis died at Walter Reed hospital from spinal meningitis stemming from injuries after a crash in Western Pennsylvania. The Pulitzer ace of 1925 had been missing over 43 hours after his Seven Sisters Mountain crash, crawled to safety, and was later evacuated to Bellefonte for treatment. His parents from Port Huron Mich expected to arrive. funeral plans pending.
Senator William B. McKinley of Illinois remained critically ill at Homes Lawn Sanatorium Martinsville Indiana with neuritis sciatic rheumatism and a congested lung condition. Dr R H Egbert reported little chance of improvement as relatives gathered at his bedside and his advanced age reduced resistance.
Theodore Gibson and Doc Long, both 25 to 26, are jailed without bond in High Point for allegedly assaulting two 16 year old girls Sunday night on Fairfield Road. They face a preliminary hearing before Justice W. G. Brown after their arrests by Deputy Sheriff C. L. Gray and W. C. Smith.
Members of the Hickory Moose Lodge voted to urge city authorities to enforce all ordinances for the Labor Day gathering of 2000 delegates. The resolution states Moose members must conduct themselves to ensure Hickory visitors see a peaceful, orderly event.
California remains undecided as early statewide tallies show Republican gubernatorial candidate C C Young edging Gov. Friend Richardson and U S senator hopeful Samuel M Shortridge leading Robert M Clarke. Senator Johnson campaigns for both Young and Clarke while Richardson predicts a 30 thousand vote win. Continued coverage on page 6.
A five story tenement on St Nicholas Avenue in New York burned early today. Six negroes died and three others were seriously injured as the fire spread rapidly from a lower floor. Five bodies were recovered with another believed in the ruins. Several occupants leaped from windows and were severely hurt.
In Washington, a clergyman editor and three federal prohibition agents are charged with first degree murder in the slaying of Emile Matsumoto, a moonshiner, near Orting. The case shifts to federal court with officials preparing indictments and potential grand jury action.
The Salisbury Perpetual Building and Loan Association, under state control, was placed in receivership by Judge Finley. Seven warrants accuse former secretary treasurer Frank R. Brown of embezzlement as insurance commissioner Stacey Wade filed the charges. The petition alleges Brown diverted funds to acquire real estate in the Brown Realty and Insurance name.
McAvoy North Carolina Corporation of Charlotte granted charter to deal in automobiles and accessories with 1006 shares no par value, 56 subscribed by L. C. Piatt G. V. Pratt and Dolph Young. Boston Work Shoe Co. of Rocky Mount authorized capital 160 606, 7500 subscribed by W. P. Jennings T. L. Simmons and Charles C. Harriss.
National guard units arrived in Manville after an all night clash between state police and about 1800 striking workers from the Manville Jenckes mills. Nine are reported injured as police used tear gas and riot guns to quell mob activity near the Blackstone river bridge.
The Dawes Plan enters its second year with cash payments totaling 2090.36 million dollars, including 3.75 million to Uncle Sam and 446.678 million in merchandise such as beer bottles and rosaries.
In Three Rivers Quebec eight new giant machines convert a 12 foot log into a paper strip half a mile long in three minutes. The strip carries news ready for distribution into American homes, marking a rapid production advance.
Paul Smiths New York report notes Will Hays estimates the American film trade in broad terms. Americans spend about a billion annually at box offices, with production costs around 150 million and studio salaries near 60 million, while 25 000 miles of film are shown nationwide.
Louis Gordon Hammerley, noted speed boat racer and wealth holder, will wed Miss Hilles Morris descendant of President Martin Van Buren in New York. Oyster growers meanwhile announce a specialty claiming 200 pet stronger iodine content than ears milk or beef steak with other merits.
Chicago officials examine Joliet parole rules suggesting Leopold and Loeb could become eligible for release after 20 to 33 years depending on whether sentences run concurrent or consecutive. State's Attorney Crowe vows strong opposition to any move to free the infamous murderers of Bobby Franks.
In Brookline Massachusetts Moira Mallory with Elizabeth Ryan won their first round matches in straight sets to reach the finals of the national doubles championship at the Longwood Cricket Club. Mallory and Benje Cole defeated Wilk M Shedden and J Lammer 6 3 6 4 while Ryan and George Vtman won 6 0.
A mail train derailed between this town and Barcelona, Spain, killing several people and injuring others. Authorities reported multiple deaths with details forthcoming from the AP dispatch.
J J Vickers convict serving ten years for manslaughter dies in state prison hospital from wounds suffered during an attempted escape. Rev Gen Wood deputy sheriff returning the prisoner to prison fired, officials call the incident unfortunate and accidental. Three doctors treated Vickers who was reported resting and in favorable condition before his death. Coroner to visit as Wood faces possible bond or inquiry. Wood is identified as a minister from Kinston involved in prison welfare work.
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