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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
4
The piece criticizes high living costs and urges thrift to curb inflation. It notes ticket scalping in Greensboro and traffic hazards at the Southern Railway crossing on Main Street. It contrasts U S foreign policy with Japanese satire and laments the Monroe doctrine’s reach.
Today Boston observes its 290th anniversary since the 1630 founding by John Winthrop's company from Salem. The celebration notes the nation honoring its constitutional birth day with exercises in many cities nationwide.
The piece cites U S responses to Japan regarding Shantung and China, critiques Secretary of State guidance, and notes public and political figures including Governor Bickett and Senator Lodge amid labor actions and international questions. It reflects editorial views on American restraint and diplomacy.
The Greensboro case reports Claude Gilmer dying in jail amid claims of a leaking heart valve. The piece argues jail conditions and treatment of labor disputes, praising Governor’s high point mediation as a path to open shop peace and labor rights nationwide.
The Washington Star notes there is no danger of militarism driving American senses. The bugaboo of a nation armed camp is laid, as any step toward preparedness is not intended to cause fear. The piece recalls past experiences showing preparedness value, referencing William Jennings Bryan and the swift arrival of millions of men.
Selected events include Mordeccai Noah choosing Grand Island for a new plan in 1825. The Massachusetts Temperance Party organized in Worcester in 1867. The Khedive dissolving the Egyptian army in 1882. In 1897 border fighting between Britain and Afghan tribes. The Irish Land bill passed by the British House of Commons in 1909. Serbian withdrawals from Semlin in 1914 and 1915 battles with Austrians. German air raids reduced on the French front in 1917.
Sir Alfred Booth Cunard chairman born 47 years ago today. Bishop Thomas F Gailor of the Methodist Church South born 63 years ago today. Sidney Anderson congressman born 37 years ago today. Vivian B Small Lake Erie College president born 44 years ago today. Johnny Griffiths light welterweight pugilist born 26 years ago today. A novelist notes a teacup talk clears cobwebby brain with a mug of beer.
A historical note describes widows in Sandwich Island retracing their late husbands by tattooing their names on their tongues as a cultural practice during earlier times.
Rev. Dr. William T. Manning, rector of Trinity Church, is to be presented to the Episcopal diocese of New York today as a candidate to succeed the late Bishop David H. Grier. A Southerner with prior posts in Redlands, Philadelphia area, and Nashville, Manning has long been active in relief work and protests against Belgian deportations.
Racing continues at Aqueduct Lexington and Havre de Grace Trotting rand Circuit begins in Columbus Ohio Golf opens Bryn Mawr Horse Show in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania Boxing features Renny Leonard against John Dundee in Newark in ten rounds Eddie Ney faces Young George Erne in Allentown over ten rounds
In wartime dispatches Czecho Slovaks appeal for valued help to hasten relief. German forces burn numerous towns in Moselle region as United States troops push to solidify a new line on the St Mihiel front.
The piece urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods. It promotes four ounces of Rad Salts daily, made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys and prevent bladder issues.
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