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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1927
Page
4
A biblical reflection cites Lot's wife from Luke and warns that curiosity is a kernel of the forbidden fruit. The passage suggests that curiosity can choke a natural man and quotes Fuller on the peril of unrestrained inquiry.
A Browning poem excerpt portrays Old Masters Kentish Sir Byng marching supporters for King Charles. It depicts loyal Cavaliers resisting Parliament and urging steadfast loyalty amid treasonous parlance, with a chorus emphasizing marching spirit and unity.
The Duke interests plan an immediate 25 million investment to expand hydro electric facilities in North and South Carolina. Officials say rising demand justifies larger capacity and a broader industrial push across Piedmont communities. The move leverages tobacco wealth to back power development, strengthening regional employment and resources.
Secretary McLaurin of the American cotton manufacturers association says mills are running full to fill orders from a brief surge after a bullish crop report and Washington speculation. He expects the textile business to rise sharply, noting a likely crop shortfall and industry depletion.
The text notes stocks at low levels for years with conditions indicating stronger textile volumes. The association secretary says profits lack old strength, while the industry gains assurance that fortunes won’t be swayed by federal price trend suggestions, reducing business hazards to legitimate conduct.
A Cleveland court ruling makes back seat petting legal for married couples while unmarried lovers are cited for disorderly conduct. A policeman faced a $3,675 verdict after interrupting a moonlit embrace, with the couple seeking $15,000.
Senator Overman states the Democratic drift favors Al Smith and that North Carolina senators oppose the New York governor. He defends franking use during McAdoo dry speech criticism and says Smith’s nomination would not push the South to the Republicans. He warns the drift toward Smith is significant.
Flood relief in the Mississippi basin nears completion with fifteen million of sixteen million dollars spent by the Red Cross. 614000 people in 120 counties pulled from the mud. medical stations cut disease below normal. farms restocked or financed. five army engineer boards push a two year job in six months. Hoover declines politics until relief work finishes.
The Enterprise argues that courts should keep adjudication costs low and not inflate bills to punish minor violations. It condemns cities padding costs to fund education or boost city revenues, saying such practice evades state law and burdens defendants without just cause.
A newspaper headline proclaims a fatal act by a father triggering outrage and debate over motives and justice. Readers discuss the troubling case and its implications for family violence and accountability.
Respect for traffic signals has grown in recent years yet some men still drive by their own lights, risking accidents and penalties as enforcement persists.
A professor argues that married men show greater inventiveness than bachelors. He suggests social and psychological factors underlie the difference, asserting that marriage life cultivates practical problem solving and creative traits.
The article notes most geese migrate north while a few stay to forecast weather. It asserts winter is near and observes girls competing in fashion to outdo each other in clothing.
A brief note asserts radio messages can pass through any density of solid material. It adds a claim about future congressional sessions clarifying how to express public wishes.
Reynolds, the missing multi millionaire, was found with detectives at a Grand Inn after a chase from a chop suey restaurant. He admitted his identity, claimed to live off racing winnings, and defended vacations under an assumed name while denying foul play rumors. Relatives in Winston Salem awaited word as reports placed him in St. Louis after the transport wreck news.
Thomas Williams a Black man suspected of attacking a 50 year old white woman near Barrettville was found shot to death in Pleasant Union churchyard two miles away. A coroner's jury ruled gunshot wounds by unknown parties. Williams had briefly spoken with Magistrate Barrett's store before the incident and borrowed $5.
John Ford aged 62 brother of Henry Ford died of heart disease in Fordson Michigan while returning from a city council meeting. He was found dead in a Chase Road house after police traced his movements from Michigan Avenue through the city. He left a widow and three children and was a real estate dealer and council president.
Bennet J. Doty, pardoned by the French government, will be put to work immediately on returning to Memphis. His father Lemuel says the adventurer will switch from fighting to writing, continuing the craft he chose himself, after service in the A E F, Spanish Legion, and French Foreign Legion.
Citizens debate whether Chief of Police L R Gibson will resign this week as rumors spread. A newspaper interview yielded little on the matter while Gibson remained quiet. He said his partner runs the private business and he may step back from policing to focus there.
AP dispatches from Nogales report 18 federal prisoners executed in Tepic as bandits in a public plaza. Bodies were displayed on poles with placards reading for ban ditry. Bandit activity was said to extend to Puebla where 20 more bandits were reportedly killed.
In Georgetown Texas Rebecca Bradley Rogers a former University of Texas co ed stands trial for arson. Otis Rogers her husband testified stating she was mentally unbalanced when a vacant Round Rock house burned last December. He noted she believed she was incapable of wrong as the Farmers National Bank of Buda was robbed for 1006 dollars the same period.
In Greenville South Carolina a street kissing ban led to the arrest of a runaway wife and her reported lover found in a parked automobile on North Street. They claimed varying names and said the car ran out of gas. They were fined 26 dollars each or 30 days in jail.
Sea ton Shipwash of High Point was convicted by a Greensboro superior court jury this morning on a charge of attempting to attack a seven year old girl. He awaits sentencing by Judge Shaw, with potential delay until court’s close. He is jailed. A second charge likely will not be pursued. Offenses alleged to have occurred in High Point last March. county welfare office led the investigation.
Cincinnati report notes the southern classification committee's final day of hearings on proposed carload freight rates across the south. Manufacturers' reps oppose the increases and vow appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Critics warn the rates could devastate industries and push traffic to trucking for hauls up to 200 miles.
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