High Point Enterprise 1925 News Clippings Digest
The item compiles editorials and notes from North Carolina papers, including remarks on a Union County incident, prayer and faith, weather, and a Raleigh News and Observer quote about national spending. It mentions Cal Coolidge, Woodrow Wilson, and Stacey Wade addressing economic policy at a national meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh News and Observer
Stacey Wade
Marshalls’ Association of North America
San Antonio
Texas
Cal Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Great NC murder trial draws top lawyers to Rockingham
A major North Carolina legal battle unfolds in Rockingham this month as W. B. Cole faces murder charges in the death of Bill Ormond. Clyde Hoey joins the prosecution team alongside two strong state attorneys while Aubrey L. Brooks leads defense counsel with other prominent lawyers. Judge T. B. Finley presides, famed for handling sensational cases like the Peacock matter. Broad press interest and staff coverage are anticipated across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hstory
North Carolina
Rockingham
W. B. Cole
Bill Ormond
Clyde Hoey
Congress
Hoey
Cole
Aubrey L. Brooks
Greensboro
T. B. Finley
Finley
Peacock
Lexington
Dr. Peacock
Rockkingham
Repetition of the Needleman Case Stirred North Carolina
The Needleman case drew wide attention in Union County and across North Carolina after a citizen was attacked near Monroe for a supposed grocery debt. The editorial condemns the brutal assault as barbarism and urges swift action by authorities to bring the criminals to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needleman
Williamston
North Carolina
Monroe
Union County
North Carolina urged to prosecute assailants swiftly
The critique praises how court proceedings handled Needleman’s assault case and urges Union County authorities to pursue the attackers with full effort. It calls for prompt investigations, swift arrests, and maximum legal penalties to deter similar crimes.
Butler Says It Can't Be Done In Philadelphia Bootleg Cleanup
General Butler states he cannot enforce the law in Philadelphia due to lack of public cooperation. He and his marines were moved to aid the city in ridding bootleggers and rum runners, but without citizen aid the effort fails. Even with manpower and equipment, cooperation is essential to curb lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Scholarship A Poor Third In College Debate
A sermon from Raleigh highlights shifting college goals from academic merit to athletic fame. The piece notes rising college enrollment and questions whether scholars will ever be valued as highly as athletic stars, referencing Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth while urging balance between athletics and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Bishop Cheshire
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Footall
Knott Joins Standard Oil Cashier Role in High Point
C. D. Knott of Winston-Salem has arrived in High Point and will serve as cashier for the Standard Oil company. He has been with the firm for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. ‘Knott
Winston-Salem
High Point
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Knott
Fournier Quits Robins Baseball Club Next Season
Jaques Fournier, Brooklyn first baseman, announces he will not play for Brooklyn next season. He cites savage fan abuse and personal attacks as the reason, despite a $12,500 contract and strong on field performance. He plans to visit Florida this fall as he decides his future in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh
New York Evening World
Jaques Fournier
Brooklyn Nationals
Brooklyn
Fournier
St. Louis
Jacques Fournier
Dodge
Wilbert Robinson
Dodgers
Florida
President's Pup Becomes Devil Dog at Marine Training
Paul Pry the President Coolidge airedale pup is enrolled as a devil dog after disciplinary training with the marines in Swampscott through to Washington. The president says he must stay with the marines who had him during training. Rob Roy the white house collie returns home. another collie will join the White House to keep him company.
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Washington
Paul Pry
Coolidge
Swampscott
Mass
Paul
Rob Roy
White House
Davidson Wildkitten Freshmen Put Through Paces
Seventy high and preparatory school players train daily at Sprunt field under Coach Monk Mattox for the Davidson college Wildkitten freshman football eleven. In the backfield standouts include Williams of Greensboro James of Galax Va Black of Davidson Covington of Naeford Nelson Myers of Woodberry Forest and others. Line players feature Vaughn Winston-Salem McAulay Woodberry Richie Concord McConnell Davidson Cate Wilmington Light Infantry and Caldwell Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Davidson College
Monk Mattox
Davidson College Wildkitten
Williams
Greensboro
James
Galax
Black
Covington
Naeford
Nelson Myers
Woodberry Forest
Vaughn
Winston-Salem
McAulay
Woodberry
Richie
Concord
McConnell
Cate
Wilmington Light Infantry
Caldwell
Wilmington
What will become of the modern girl in Durham
Mrs. Wyatt T. Dixon of Durham Herald details the modern girl as independent, educated, and hardworking. She argues modern dress, home economics courses, and nursery simulations shape better mothers, while critics blame surroundings and irresponsible parents for perceived faults. The evolution is to their credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Wyatt T. Dixon
Dixon
Crossword puzzles draw attention at luncheon in Paris
Flashes of Life item notes Briand, Baldwin, and others discussing a timely subject of Mrs Baldwin's interest, crossword puzzles, before the French debt commission departs for Washington. Also reports Lohr walked 410 miles barefoot. crown prince in Italy becomes a lieutenant. US delegates aid widows and orphans. Barra Lad dies from a jump accident. Willie McFarlane quits golf. Kirby confesses on note of guilt. two men electrocuted by radio aerials in Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Briand
Stanley Baldwin
M. Pginleve
Cauk~ Kaux
French Debt Commission
Washington
Teeing Ground Limits And Partner Advice In Golf Rules
In match play the ball may not be more than two club lengths behind the markers. if teed outside, the opponent may compel a retee from within limits, the prior stroke not counted. Medal play counts the stroke from outside and requires re tee from within. failure or refusal leads to disqualification. A player may seek advice from his partner or caddie. others may provide rule information. Innis Brown offers rule answers via the sport editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innis Brown
Bell Syndicate
Ten New Corporations Chartered in North Carolina
The secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation to ten companies today. Notable entries include The Carolina Printing and Publishing Company of Greensboro with $5,000 subscribed. Spratt Manufacturing Company of Maiden with $3,000 subscribed. Rose Hill Hardware Company of Rose Hill with $4,500 subscribed. and Bluebird Hosiery Sales Company of Winston-Salem with $3,000 subscribed. Others include investors from Greensboro, Raleigh, Conover, Chinquipin, and Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Secretary of State
The
Carolina Printing and Publishing Company
Greensboro
W N. Nelson
C. C. Stewart
J.C. Waddy
L. R. Henderson
W. W. Rourk
Spratt Manufacturing Company
Maiden
Rose Hill
Bluebird Hosiery Sales Company
Winston-Salem
Seymour Ecker
Eli Katzin
Louis A. Freed
New York City Mayoral Primary Pits Races and Split Factions
As New York City holds its mayoral primary, Democratic splits emerge with Walker supporters, Hylan defections, and leaders pressing for a firm candidate pledge. Republican factionalism spawns insurgents against Waterman, with Bennett and Lyons contesting the nomination and Whitman seeking district attorney in a tense party scene.
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Walker
Hylan
Smith
Tammany
Bronx
Frank D. Waterman
William M. Bennett
John Purroy Mitchell
Hylan Fn
John J. Lyons
James E. Finnegan
Waterman State
Charles §. Whitman
Jewish New Year To Be Observed Here
The Jewish holiday New Years will be observed by city Jewish stores next Saturday with many closed for the occasion. The note credits Schedule Arranger Davidson and mentions Sept 15 as the date. The piece also covers Davidson College baseball plans for 1926 with manager Will T. Spencer arranging exhibitions with leading colleges in the region. Possible games with Duke and Carolina may be held in Gastonia next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Davidson College
Will T. Spencer
Gastonia
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Kid McLoy Granted New Trial in Slaying Case
Los Angeles Sept 15 The first district court of appeals granted Norman Selby known as Kid McLoy a new trial on the manslaughter charge for which he serves a term in San Quentin. He was convicted for the August 1924 killing of Mrs Thresa Moors in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
First District Court of Appeals
Norman Selby
Kid McLoy
San Quentin
Thresa Moors
Sulgrave Manor Replica Gifted to Virginia Historical Society
Sulgrave Manor, George Washington’s Northamptonshire home, will be reproduced in Richmond as the Virginia Historical Society’s house. It is a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wilbourne Waddell, with Mrs. Waddell, formerly Virginia Tate, traveling to England to study the manor and plan construction to begin around November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Sulgrave
George Washington
Northamptonshire
England
Virginia Historical Society
Alexander Wilbourne Waddell
Southern Methodist church seeks $10 million endowment by conference
A denomination wide effort in the Methodist Episcopal church South aims to collect the 10 million dollar super annuate endowment fund by the annual conference meetings. Dr Luther E F Todd of St Louis says funds must reach the board of finance by conference time. Western North Carolina conference meets October 14 in Statesville and North Carolina conference in Fayetteville on November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Todd
North Carolina
Orphan Association to Hold Raleigh Meeting Sept 30
The North Carolina Orphan Association will meet at the Methodist Orphanage Raleigh on Wednesday September 30 starting at 9 am and running to mid afternoon. Josephus Daniels will speak on the Importance of Orphanage Work with other invited speakers. A round table discussion of orphanage problems will follow with institutional superintendents and others expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan Association
Raleigh
North Carolina Orphan Association
Barnes
Methodist
Josephus Daniels
Chicago Grain Prices Shift On Canadian Wheat News
Chicago note reports Canadian wheat pressing for export at the seaboard caused early bearish effects. Liverpool quotes echoed yesterday's Atlantic gains, while Argentine frost fears were denied and its crucial frost period cited as mid November. Opening prices fell about a quarter cent, then rallied modestly before new setbacks. Corn and oats stayed firmer with selling in small lots and slight overall gains after initial declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Seaboard
Liverpool
Atlantic
First Police Woman Appointed in North State
Charlotte appoints Mrs Eloise Brown as the citys first police woman starting immediate duty. The states first feminine officer was May Louise Alexander at Greensboro two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Eloise Brown
May Louise Alexander
Greenslop
Free Hand for Aircraft Board in Hearings Policy
President Coolidge will grant the aircraft investigating board discretion over witnesses and procedural steps. He believes hearings may be open to the public unless national defense considerations necessitate secrecy, a policy to be set after the board convenes and organizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Rhodes Takes Charge Of Local Printing Co
W W Rhodes of Nashville Tenn arrived in the city this morning to assume immediate control of the Rhodes Printing Co on West Commerce street. Rhodes will make High Point his home and is a nephew of C H Rhodes, owner of the plant established here recently and advancing steadily since opening for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rhodes
Nashville, Tenn
Rhodes Printing Co
West Commerce Street
Rhodes
High Point
C. H. Rhodes
Tribesmen Reported Occupying Medina
Cairo dispatch notes Wahabbi tribesmen peacefully occupy Medina in Hedjaz after August 22 report from Jerusalem. The Prophet City allegedly attacked by Wahabis led by Don Saoud, Sultan of Nejd, who earlier took Mecca and controls part of Arabia. Bombardment caused great destruction over two days.
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Cairo
Medina
Hedjaz
Jerusalem
Don Saoud
Nejd
Mecca
Arabia
Wholesale Runaway Affects Hickory Teens
In Hickory on September 15 an incident reports a wholesale runaway as George Sherrill age 13 Brooks Pruitt age 14 and a Heston boy about 15 left the city after telling Mrs Wade Cutting they planned to go to Canada. Police aid in search. Sherrill described as slender and last seen in white duck trousers.
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Hickory
George Sherrill
Brooks Pruitt
Heston
Wade Cutting
Canada
Young Sherrill
Miller Elected to US Steel Board and Finance Committee
Nathan L. Miller former New York governor and Myrian C. Taylor were elected directors and members of the finance committee of United States Steel Corporation. The votes fill two vacancies caused by the death of R V Lindabury and a prior vacancy.
France plans large scale operations in Morocco
Paris Sept. 15 AP Premier Panelev told reporters France is preparing for fresh large scale operations against the Rufi an rebels in Morocco. He expressed satisfaction with progress and hopes all objectives will be achieved during October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Morocco
Panelev
Plans Banquet for Gaston County Bar Association
Gaston county bar association maps a banquet at the local country club during the civil term of Superior court which opens Monday September 21. Judge Francia D. Winston of Terre County will be among the chief speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Gaston County Bar Association
Superior Court
Francia D. Winston
Tertie County
Return of Commander Rodgers to San Francisco
Plans moved ahead to greet Commander John Rodgers and his four crew members as they arrive on September 24 after drifting nine days off the Hawaiian coast. Honolulu departure was set for Friday, with the Diamond Jubilee committee weighing another California celebration on statehood anniversary. Rodgers asked to remain on duty at sea with the airplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Rodgers
PN-9
Halwaiian
Honolulu
Diamond Jubilee Committee
California
Rogers
Rodgers
Coolidge Won't Visit North Carolina October 12
President Coolidge will be unable to accept an invitation to deliver an address October 12 at the University of North Carolina. Duke University issues the 1925 26 freshman handbook published by the Y M C A and edited by John H Westbrook Jr and Frances Holmes with Casper Timberlake as business manager, mailed to freshmen beginning September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
University of North Carolina
Durham
Duke University
Duke
John H. Westbrook, Jr
Frances Holmes
Casper Timberlake
Rum Running Plan Reported by Evening News
London dispatch says American authorities uncovered a rum running scheme involving the schooner General Serrett planned multiple trips to the United States to stash cases of whisky in a place described as rum lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Evening News
General Serrett
United States
Norton Wins at Forest Hills in Open Tennis Play
Brian Norton of St. Louis defeated Wray Brown of St. Louis 6-1 6-4 6-1 in the opening match of the second day at the national tennis championships held at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Forest Hills
N. Y
Brian I. CG. Norton
St. Louis
Wray Brown
Westside
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Wyatt Dixon
Roberto A. Lohr
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Willie McFarlane
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