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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1925
Page
2
A sensational 1935 Bell Syndicate note claims a man known as the Good Fellow was imprisoned for hiring thugs to attack his wife and illegal beer selling. The report notes his wife has pursued court action thirty three times and hints at possible changes ahead for his business ventures.
The piece notes deficit statements fade after Mr Morrison’s remarks while French commission inquiries and air service weeks provoke interest. Breach bonds rise in American markets as investors question French gentleness, and Rev H L Davis resigns as North Carolina Anti Saloon league superintendent with a new leader to follow. The new month’s state operating account shows a $29,000 cash balance with general fund receipts lagging expenditures, per Associated Press.
William H. Anderson sues a publication for 50000 dollars and offers to accept part of the judgment in advertising if the paper cannot settle in cash. Those close to him say he is flexible and not squeamish over minor issues.
Former Governor Morrison has spent years jousting with the deficit issue and now avoids sharp personalities in public discussion. The state could gain by moving on to live issues, as the deficit topic has been threshed over long enough.
The Baltimore Sun reports the North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed a thirty year sentence for H D Griffin, leader of a mob that seized Joseph Needleman from police custody last March and mutilated him. Needleman faced an asserted criminal assault charge that was dropped later. The piece commends North Carolina for stamping out lynch law and notes prosecutors and courts strengthening the state's rule of law.
Governor J A W McLean proclaims October 4 through 10, 1925 as Fire Prevention Week. He urges drills in schools factories and stores, inspections of safeties in public and private buildings, and stronger local fire laws. The appeal aims to reduce the high state fire death rate and prevent fires in 1924 that damaged schools churches hospitals stores factories and theaters.
In High Point the evangelist Stephens draws crowds as churches and lay leaders unite to promote spiritual reform. The article notes broad civic participation, the value of gospel preaching, and belief that true happiness lies in following Jesus amid differing creed interpretations.
The text argues High Point should join Greensboro and Winston-Salem to press any city claim on the proposed mail route southward. It highlights High Point's unique advantages over its sister cities as the prime site for the stand.
The letter argues for High Point to be named as a landing field near town and as part of a postal route linking triangle cities. It notes distances to Winston-Salem and Greensboro and requests Washington be informed of mail volume and service ties to ensure High Point’s full consideration in schedule planning.
The Hd chaimber of commerce directors urged adding direction signs along highways to High Point and surrounding towns. A committee will approach Commissioner I Ewood Cox for a public hearing, aiming to place signs even at High Point if necessary.
A collection of reflections on marriage liberty and social restraint. It discusses choosing a spouse as a businesslike act, warns that too much freedom leads to mischief, cites Hollywood and Hindu comments, questions commonly taught ideas, and notes a New York man whose wife has filed thirty three times in twelve years, with her photo in the papers.
A dubious advert by an undertaker, William Runygn of Hurryon, posts signs at road dangers urging drivers to speed. The placards read DANGER Pay no attention but drive faster. Authorities may investigate misleading and unsafe roadside messaging.
An opinion piece laments American liberty as excessive and criticizes the legal system for expense unfairness inefficiency and injustice caused by zeal for liberty. It argues lawyers defend liberties while disgrace accompanies arrests and trials, reflecting on systemic flaws and respect for due process.
An editorial critique questions federal prohibition enforcement and progress rhetoric, noting misplaced faith in progress, rising aviation mishaps as a caution, and a beer club led by a Good Fellow that corrupted a town while residents suffered in silence.
In a western city court, John Whitener was found guilty of murder in the death of Police Officer C. S. Reeves amid a June 9 gun battle that also killed Officer Claywell and wounded Whitener. The jury sentenced him to death. other charges for the raid on a liquor and gambling party were not pursued.
A 1925 Bell Syndicate critique surveys early film stunts. It notes directors’ hunger for spectacle driven by huge sets, fires, and dangerous feats like collapsing bridges and dam breaks. The piece ribbingly compares plot devices and audience appetite, questioning safety and costs.
National League games show Pittsburgh 340 New York 4 3 despite odd formatting. Chicago 23 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 0. American League results include Philadelphia 2 0 Cleveland 7 4 Washington 7 St Louis 9 Boston 5 0 Chicago 6 g-6 New York 3 Detroit 1.
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