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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
1
A Winston grade crossing accident leaves three dead as investigators begin a Senate probe into national strike deceitfulness. Rev Culpepper criticizes dancing and card playing urging a church revival and warning that what is sown shall be reaped. The Wesley Memorial audience fills the church with many unable to enter. Continued on page 4.
President Wilson said in Denver that the peace treaty issue was clearly drawn with the nation deciding whether to join the league of nations. He argued reservations would amount to treaty rejection and stressed the pledge to guarantee world peace as a war aim.
John Fitzpatrick, head of the strikers committee, told the Senate labor committee he doubted the nationwide steel workers walkout would end even if corporations agreed to meet with union representatives. He spoke as the inquiry opened on the strike.
Naan Skeen was arrested last night by local police for possessing more than the lawful amount of whiskey for sale. About six quarts were found in his possession and seized along with the car. Skeen posted a $1,000 bond and was released pending trial.
Charlotte dispatch reports Marvin Rich a textile labor organizer under bond for inciting to riot will seek the ninth North Carolina district seat if Yates Webb vacates it to become a federal judge. The announcement comes as Rich positions to replace Webb.
Maj. R. W. Schroeder, chief test pilot at McCook field, raised the two man air plane altitude record to 30 909 feet this afternoon, reaching about six miles in height for the third consecutive time.
The U S Senate labor committee begins hearings in Washington to probe the steel strike and seek federal solutions. John Fitzpatrick testifies as chairman of the national steel workers committee while Elbert H. Gary is due next. The panel aims to expose motives behind the strike and its underlying causes. In Chicago district no major changes reported as the battle continues.
CHICAGO Sept 25 A convention of federated railway shopmen opened to seek wage gains. Delegates plan to press for higher pay beyond the four cent an hour raise already granted by President Wilson and may move to recall grand lodge officers, says J D Saunders secretary of the Chicago district council.
Winston Salem reports a Southern railway engine fatally struck J. W. Brown and his two sons from Stokes county as they attempted to cross the tracks in their car. The collision demolished the vehicle and left mangled bodies recovered in baskets by undertakers.
The article notes city drivers paying fines for speeding under 15 miles per hour and lists individuals discharged after paying costs. It also reports warrants issued for S H Tomlinson Charlie Leonard David Williams and Nelby Johnson. A separate Knoxville case describes Mrs. Dacie Ward white woman attacked in her home by a negro who shot her as she resisted. her infant slept nearby.
London September 25. The government sent a communication to officers of the national union of railway men saying there had been a misunderstanding and agreeing to further negotiations. This followed a cabinet meeting where an ultimatum by the railway men threatening to strike Friday noon was considered.
Tests by the Bureau of Standards with the Bureau of Lighthouses on a radio fog system aim to reduce dangers to navigation along the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Albemarle Sept 25 The preliminary hearing for 27 textile workers charged in the riot was postponed until tomorrow because Judge W L Littleton is out of town.
Charlotte reports the entire police force will walk out if the recall of the current commissioner succeeds. The notice signals potential citywide disruption pending recall outcome.
Atlantic City September 25 The Democratic National Committee opened an executive session to discuss campaign details with attendees including Carter Glass secretary of the treasury Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer and Mrs George Bass chairwoman of the women's section.
The Rosalind of the Red Star line ran aground on Cow's Reef in Long Island Sound. She sailed from St John's with 140 passengers and a crew of 90. No injuries reported. Local divers and authorities began assessing the vessel’s condition.
The New York cotton market opened steady with futures prices for October at 31.25 cents per pound, December 31.45, January 31.50, March 31.70, and May 34.75 as traders weighed supply and demand signals.
The railroad administration on September 25 announced a permit system to regulate coal and ore movement to match mill consumption during the steel strike. The program aims to avoid terminal congestion and prevent excessive use of railroad equipment, mirroring wheat movement policy.
Pittsburg reports gradual return of steel workers continuing. Officials say the pace is steady though not large and express satisfaction. Secretary Foster of the steel workers union says no new shutdowns reported, but indicates gains are being made at various points.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium is the guest of Thomas F. Ryan at his country home near Lynchburg Virginia. The cardinal arrived today traveling from Washington in Ryan's private car.
BUFFALO Sept 26 With a general strike by soft coal miners tentatively set for November 1 operators and representatives of the men met today to avert the action by agreeing on wages and hours The United Mine Workers committee report calls for a 48 percent wage increase a six hour day five days a week time and a half for overtime and double time for Sunday work
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