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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
2
In Athens the new administration allied with the Entente tightens control. Military plots by former king supporters are threatened by martial law. Authorities curb sensational reports and disinformation aimed at bolstering a Constantine comeback.
Rev. J. H. Bennett of Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church Greensboro was suspended from his pastorate as an investigation into immorality allegations began. Authorities say he confessed to officers, though he denied specific incidents, and may seek a distant future path, possibly in law. The church community, once proud of his eloquence, faces upheaval as the case unfolds.
The schedule lists tennis tournaments in Longwood and New Haven with names such as Willie Jackson and Trish Patsy Cline, boxing cards with Jack Sharkey and Mike O Dowd, horse racing meetings at Douglas Park and Sheepshead Bay, auto races at Fresno and intercollegiate football season opens in the East, plus trotting and bench shows in multiple cities. Key venues include Boston New York Baltimore New Bedford Bridgeport Louisville Cincinnati Akron Fresno Columbus Havre de Grace and Ambler with events spanning Tuesday through the weekend.
Copenhagen reports German chancellor Dr. Michaelis will speak next Thursday on the Belgian question and peace terms. The Teutsche Nachrichten says Germany is ready to reestablish Belgian independence if the Entente powers agree to restore German colonies and end their policy of territorial and economic conquest.
The Grain Dealers National Association opened its annual convention in Buffalo with emphasis on government regulation of the grain trade and the role dealers can play in wartime aid. National food administrator Herbert C. Hoover will lead speakers over three days, joined by Governor J. P. Goodrich of Indiana and Sir George J. Foster, Canadian minister of trade and commerce.
About 4 000 casting manufacturers from the United States and Canada attend the American Foundrymen's Association and American Institute of Metals meetings in Boston. J P Pero of East St Louis UL opens the sessions with remarks. The event includes an extensive display of foundry supplies and equipment in the Mechanics Building and runs through most of the week.
A damp cold spring brings backache rheumatic pains and muscle aches across many. Mrs T J Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska reports recovery from lumbago with Foley Kidney Pills. Mana Drug Co.
The North Carolina state library council reports widespread National Library Week activity with a goal to raise more than 10000 for soldiers and sailors. High Point must contribute 500 toward the fund as committees mobilize volunteers and library campaigns begin across the state.
New Berne September 24 officers of Sudan Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine announce the ceremonial part of their meeting scheduled for September 26 is omitted. Only a business meeting will be held to receive their charter adopt by laws elect officers and conduct other business due to war conditions and farming duties delaying the ceremonial portion until the annual December meeting.
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