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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
5
Boston September 15 A campaign to regain for striking officers the jobs said to be lost due to desertion of duty was expected to start today. The move hinged on a conference between union leaders and Police Commissioner Curtis.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet tomorrow at 4 PM at 208 East Russell Street the home of Mrs R K Marshall. Committees will report and full attendance is urged. Delegates to the state convention at Charlotte will be chosen.
Tom Kearns was a visitor in Lexington for a short time yesterday, according to local notes.
Mrs Elizabeth Moore age 58 died last night at her Myrtle street home after several weeks illness. Survived by husband and three sons Tom Moore TR FE Moore and J J Moore. A longtime resident, she was remembered for amiable Christian character. Funeral held at 11 this morning, Rev James W Rose officiating, burial in Kanapolis.
Tulsa Okla Sept 15 A posse cornered two bank robbers as they left the Red Fork bank after a hold up. H B Tyson was fatally wounded dying three hours later William Rooker was seriously wounded and W T Beasley deputy sheriff was instantly killed A plasterer John Scott had told authorities the assailants asked him to assist in the robbery.
In Indianapolis on September 15 a pet alligator in the courthouse yard fountain was renamed Mary after a smaller alligator nearby. The creature was first christened Jake to honor the Shriner slogan Shake with Jake. The newer, five inch alligator prompted the name change.
Miss Vera Idol departed for Greenville North Carolina last night to assume a teaching position in that city. Miss Kathleen Brown spent the weekend in Lexington visiting friends and relatives.
Southern shippers and regional representatives appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Walington to challenge proposed rail freight increases. Railroad Administration officials testified to justify higher charges, while southern interests argued the region already pays more than its share and that extra revenue should come from other areas.
In New York on September 15 Mrs Mary Mandel and her husband L B Mandel of Chicago checked at the Hotel Commodore weeks earlier. He found her in a hospital Saturday night unconscious from a drug given during a Riverside Drive taxi ride. He reports several thousand dollars of jewelry worn by his wife are missing.
Greenville hosts its first annual 20th division reunion with war department approval. Tents blankets and gear from Camp Sevier will be used and the association headquarters move from Georgetown to Greenville tomorrow.
Opening at 18 to 23 points higher on Liverpool cables December cotton futures sold off from 29.05 to 28.68 amid hedge selling and weak local pressure. Buyers appeared as storm news, a brighter view of labor conditions, and a stronger spot demand surfaced.
Miss Polly Heitman comes back to Washington after visiting as guest of her sister Mrs R B Terry at Roland Park residence.
A High Point contract among manufacturers and employees promotes open shop principles, pledging no discrimination based on union membership and stressing open hearings, voluntary union choice, and arbritration for disputes. It urges avoidance of walkouts and lockouts to protect business prosperity. German rail officials anticipate a 100 percent rail rate increase due to coal shortages and postwar strain.
A High Point case details a plan to reopen factories on September 17 1919 under a lockout and wage agreement. Workers must return to 55 hours weekly with set hourly pay and no union bargaining. A third disinterested party from High Point is to be chosen or appointed by the governor.
Bishop Thomas C. Durst urges a national campaign to fund a five building program, remodeling four facilities, upgrading two others, and adding staff to serve about 40 000 Negroes in eastern North Carolina. The surveyot campaign headquarters in Wilmington details plans to modernize religious and community work and attract more churches for the state’s African American community.
Raleigh reports the closing date for fairs shows North Carolina surpassing its 1918 record with 275 cooperative fairs for the coming season. Dr. J Galpin of the U S Department of Agriculture says North Carolina leads the country in fair work. A separate note criticizes women clerks in grocers’ shops for weight estimation, while praising judgment of quality.
London faces the dirtiest air in England as meteorological officials report about 60 tons of soot per square mile falls on the city each year.
H Gordon and Sons advertises a large quantity of work in progress rags ready for immediate delivery. Phone 827. Dated 9 15 3%
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Friday September 12. This request asks banks to report their financial condition and details from the latest completed week.
Marseille faced partial paralysis as tramway gas and electrical workers joined a sympathy strike with dock workers, stalling city life in the second largest French city.
Charley Risberg surprised many by taking first base for crippled Chick Gandil and turning in a superb fielding performance. The standout display drew praise from teammates and onlookers alike.
The Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 344 A F and A M announces a called communication Monday evening at 7 o clock. Work planned in the Fellowcraft Degree. Members urged to attend.
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