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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1919
Page
1
In High Point, Rev. Culpepper preaches two sermons at Wesley Memorial Church after a large night rally. Across Rome, a ten minute free-for-all in the chamber follows debate on the peace treaty with 208 voting confidence and 148 opposing.
Omaha's Mayor E P Smith was critically injured when a mob attempted to hang him from a trolley pole after a confrontation over a lynching. The courthouse burned, a negro was lynched, and federal troops moved in to restore order as over 100 prisoners faced danger in the jail.
Senate members introduced resolutions questioning the landing of American troops at Trau after Italian possession. Senator Sherman urged that actions would not bind the U S government, while Senator New sought. state department facts on whether landing orders came from the British Admiralty. The measure was set to be considered tomorrow.
Bethlehem steel plant reports minimal effect from the strike call with officials denying mass walkouts while union leaders claim the Bethlehem works are crippled and the power house shut. Across Pennsylvania and Ohio, limited gains and dock ties accompany cautious, ongoing plant actions as leaders predict final results.
In Petersburg on September 29 officials and local police search for clues after Seaboard passenger train No 5 derailed at Seacoast station at 1 30 Saturday night. Two train crew members and a black tramp died and no motive or tampering remains identified.
Two Atlanta Journal correspondents will compile a magazine style section on High Point. It will showcase factories, places of interest and leading businessmen as the city’s growth is highlighted. The feature will run in the Journal on Sunday October 12 and be carried by High Point Enterprise in the same form.
W C Massey secretary of the chamber of commerce writes to the High Point board of directors proposing a memorial community house, hotels, boarding houses and related facilities. He cites his northern study, urges continued cooperation and outlines a list of potential projects to spur city advancement.
The singing class of the Oxford orphan asylum will give a concert in the school auditorium tonight at o'clock. The class tours the state annually to raise funds for the home maintenance. This year’s program is expected to be better than usual and attract interest.
Major General Wood commanding the central department with Chicago HQ has been directed to proceed to Omaha where federal troops were sent to quell a race riot. Mr. Baker notified Wood after receiving a message from the governor.
Four men were severely burned in an explosion in the boiler room of the destroyer Creene near Key West. The accident occurred at about 1 PM yesterday, and a sub-chaser with physicians and aid has been dispatched to assist.
Coblenz reports on September 29 that word spread locally of an independent republic declared in Alsace. The claim appears in dispatches from the region amid ongoing postwar turbulence and has not been independently confirmed.
Reports from Paris on September 28 say nothing definite has been heard about a proposed republic in Alsace. Officials and observers await clearer information amid circulating rumors.
Drummond Leonard a Yazoo City barber was seized by several white men after attempting to buy Pullman tickets for his wife and two daughters in Jackson. He was dragged from a train at Annie Mississippi and severely beaten in the woods. he has not been heard from since.
Representative Curis proposed a congressional investigation of recent race riots. Acting Labor Secretary Post endorsed the resolution. Opponents argued state responsibility and questioned federal help. The NAACP cited 2,522 black victims and 702 white victims of lynching from 1889 to 1918.
London reports easing strike effects as food distribution proceeds with volunteer aid. Rail lines plan skeleton schedules to resume service while traffic disruption persists, with about ninety percent of Scottish railway workers idle.
Miss Mabel Lambe of Siler City is spending a few days with Miss Winnie Vail suggesting a social visit between families.
President Wilson spent a restless night but was reported sleeping this morning. Admiral Grayson said the president will not receive Queen Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium at the White House until their U S tour ends. Secretary Tumulty added Wilson will stay in seclusion and may not attend the October 6 industrial conference depending on his recovery progress.
The Odd Fellows plan a smoker for members on Commerce Street tomorrow night at 7 30 with a report from the sovereign grand lodge meeting in Baltimore likely to be received. A Trieste dispatch notes the Serbian frontier has been closed for 15 days.
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