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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
4
The piece lauds Senator Furnifold M Simmons for taking a clear position on the peace treaty and league of nations covenant. It argues concessions are needed before a republican Senate will ratify the document, praising the move while noting some dissenters. It also critiques postwar inflation and political posturing.
A diverse set of observances and meetings marks the day with Gen Smith’s anniversary in California, a 50-year diplomatic service milestone for Adee, Wilson promoting the League covenant in the Midwest, royal welcomes in Winnipeg, and major gatherings in Bournemouth Philadelphia and Cleveland. New Hampshire and South Carolina also hold legislative and congressional primaries.
A compilation of notable anniversaries and events: Maurice Thompson birth 1844 in Indiana. Sherman becomes Secretary of War 1869. Dartmouth founder Nathan Lord dies 1870. 1889 San Salvador earthquake. Gladstone Home Rule Bill defeat 1893. Ocean House Newport destroyed by fire 1898. 1914 William II protests to Wilson over dum-dum bullets. 1915 Mackensen’s forces capture Dubno. 1916 British take Ginchy on the Somme. 1917 German Crown Prince heavy losses at Verdun.
A public appeal from the COMMITTEE OF ORGANIZED LABOR urging manufacturers to recognize labor as a partner, speed production after wartime losses, and ensure a square deal for labor and consumers. It criticizes political leadership and calls for unity between labor and capital to curb high living costs and profiteering.
The New York State Federation of Labor favors an industrial truce and condemns broad strikes, calling for support of the President to reduce living costs. It appeals to organized labor to boost production of essential goods to lower producer and consumer prices.
The phrase notes a mindset of accepting concessions here and there as a sign of early ratification through perceptive submission to negotiations.
Oscar Williams Jr known as Punk visits High Point and ridicules slapstick reporters. The Daily Record notes the High Point home guard under adjutant general drills without reliance on mirrors or pretty girls, and the leading citizens resent the humorous coverage.
Hon Hugh A Robson chairman of the Board of Commerce of Canada born in Barrow in Furness England 48 years ago today Maj Gen Guy Carleton U S recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal born in Austin Texas 62 years ago today Edward W Poll congressman from North Carolina born in Tuskegee Alabama 56 years ago today Marguerite Snow famed motion picture actress born in Savannah Georgia 27 years ago today
A Berlin report describes a new labor union in Helmstadt near Magdeburg. It promotes that every German should engage in bodily labor when needed for general welfare, guiding unemployed clerks and students into coal and potash mines or farm work. Several have already left Magdeburg under a trained officer to work in nearby mines.
The Gastonia Chamber of Commerce champions a Y M C A for Gastonia and urges a strong showing at Monday afternoon conference to prove the city’s growth and support. The Gazette notes the Chamber's energetic push and reminds readers to align with the 5 o'clock meeting.
The LaGrange Graphic reports rumblings of dissatisfaction with the League of Nations among Georgians. It cites talk that Senator Hoke Smith may oppose ratification unless reservations protect the United States. The piece warns it would be hard to beat him regardless of voting stance.
The Chicago Post notes Senator Hiram Johnson and Senator Borah are seen as leading Republican presidential prospects due to their opposition to the League of Nations. It argues the Old Guard treats them as a dead end, allowing them to undermine themselves.
Dr. James H. Kirkland, chancellor of Vanderbilt University, marks his 60th birthday. A prominent figure in religious and educational circles, he studied at Wofford College before teaching Greek and German there. He joined Vanderbilt in 1886 and became chancellor in 1893, with writings in educational and philosophical journals.
One year ago today reports say British forces advanced within five miles of the Hindenburg line. Bolsheviki imprisoned British and French consuls in Russia amid widespread seizures. Many Russian landowners executed following an attack on Premier Lemine.
The Postmaster has secured another term and settles back to routine duties. The note implies a period of continued carelessness and ease in his workload as he resumes responsibilities.
Miss Hostetter Hocks enters a contract to write a testimonial for a large patent medicine concern and will take six bottles to experience a cure. Columbus Allsop abandons the job after two weeks on his porch while watching for a debtor.
Cincinnati National Encampment of the Army and Navy Union Columbus National Encampment of the G A R Hartford National Association of Insurance Commissioners Cleveland United Mine Workers Detroit Vegetable Growers Association of America Buffalo Journeymen Barbers International Union of America Philadelphia American Association of Electro Therapeutics and Radiology These listings note major convention openings in multiple cities including Cincinnati Columbus Hartford Cleveland Buffalo Detroit and Philadelphia within ongoing national associations.
A vintage advertisement touts Number 40 for the Blood as the cure for blood poison and associated symptoms including eruptions, ulcers, and system decline. It credits J. C. Mendenhall of Evansville Indiana with 40 years as a druggist and Hart Drug Co selling the remedy.
Fragmentary timetable notes show trains between Washington Birmingham New Orleans and Charlotte with various departure and arrival times. A note indicates a conditional stop and that service does not run on Sundays, leaving readers with incomplete schedules and key exception.
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