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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1924
Page
2
Front page items include a masthead list, publication rates, and staff credits for the High Point Enterprise. The issue contains local notes and short editorial quips, including a verse, jokes, and brief social observations. A few lines reference public life and contemporary culture with light commentary.
Hal Cochran's Daily Poem laments car trouble and aging parts while urging ready repairs. A Pershing note regrets skipping the Rocky Mount fair. Teddy Roosevelt's political run and NY liquor stance appear. California seeks charges against Dr Peacock. NC opposes oil gamble policies amid an escaped prisoner dispute.
The piece argues for American recognition of the Soviet government despite past refusals citing alleged communist activity. It compares Russian leaders with Lenin and Russian debt issues, urging Washington to settle obligations and seek friendly relations with a self-governing Russia rather than oppose its evolution.
Greensboro reports on a proposed new county with High Point as seat driven by complaints over docket congestion and real estate recording delays. Observers urge a Guilford superior court branch and deputy officials to ease legal business. Governor Morrison attends a related road opening in the northwest.
North Carolina Governor spoke to 5000 people in Ashe County celebrating the mountain highway opening from North Wilkesboro. It marked the governor's first West Jefferson visit since 1918 when T W Bickett spoke on patriotism and lured deserters from the hills with eloquence while the convoy crawled along a rough, 35 mile stretch.
Washington crowds flocked to celebrate the Harris team’s potential return and the hoped for American League pennant. President Coolidge planned a parade review, prompting revised plans to curb traffic jams as Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland joined the city in welcoming the squad with sideline seating scarce.
Funeral services were held for Calvin Coolidge Caudle infant son of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Caudle. Brief rites at the home at 12:30 p m followed by services at New Salem church at 2:30 p m officiated by Rev. A M Hamilton and Rev. T A Sykes. Burial in the church cemetery.
Moscow reports indicate Foreign Minister Tchirerin tells Rosta that a Russo American compromise is desirable and within reach. He argues the Soviet government serves labor, while U S capitalists back American interests, and notes Russia has offered to negotiate its debt with Washington, citing the Anglo Russian treaty as precedent.
Raleigh reports North Carolina and South Carolina National Guards will be insured under a $7.5 million group policy approved by the adjutant general, attorney general, and insurance commissioner. The plan covers all members and employees with disability and death protections. Officers above captain receive $8,000, captains and lieutenants $5,000, sergeants $3,000, and privates $2,000.
Managers and captains of the Pickett and Tomlinson teams met at the YMCA on Russell Street to close the recent industrial league championship. Captain Barton praised Pickett for losing in good spirit as Tomlinson secured three straight wins after a weak first half. President Rowland hopes for an improved 1925 season. Manager Loflin credited team unity for the late surge.
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