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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1924
Page
2
A 1924 page column blends social witticisms and jokes on fashion and youth. It touches on fall hats, fat figurines, romance, debutantes, and dancing trends with light humor and dated phrasing. Notable lines joke about seating, mothers and parking, and late nights versus rising early.
A light verse about a unused spare room that sits in calm peace until guests visit. The piece contrasts a tidy, white linen space with a sudden clash of curiosity when the door opens. It notes the room’s calm as a contrast to family life and hints at a small thrill when visitors come.
The aged labor leader Gompers issues a statement supporting LaFollette and Wheeler, criticizing the Supreme Court and its veto power. The piece argues radicals aim to erode constitutional authority, sees potential political weakness in a November ballot, and warns against undermining the Constitution in favor of rapid legislation.
A discussion of national borders and immigration as domestic policy for Japan and the United States. The piece notes the League of Nations cannot be used to force open doors, compares British and U.S. exclusions, and suggests Australia and New Zealand fear yellow peril spread even more than the U.S. under current limits.
Two Greensboro Durham travelers halted by two strangers then chased by ununiformed police for speeding after returning to report the incident. Officers testified they fired pistols as a warning while the motorists claimed no understanding of the danger. Durham recorder fined them over 100 for the encounter.
A fragment recalls police and chief in Durham who chased a fleeing Black man and warns that a department led by an inept chief with a gun may have patrolmen and detectives who shoot first and think later.
Mr. Daugherty challenges the Davis campaign over references to his record. He calls a recent letter evasive and says the issue extends beyond himself. He asserts others are involved in the charge of crooks in office, arguing the opposition overemphasizes simple honesty while defending his own scrutiny.
A man caught near Wilmington planted nail studded blocks in road ruts causing many tire punctures. He was sentenced to four years in prison, a punishment some readers deem fitting for the offense while others question its severity.
Ethredge Meares aged 26 died this morning near eleven at his home 1018 Lindsay Street after two years of declining health. Born November 14, 1898 in Bladen County, he is survived by his mother Mrs Harriet A Meares and three brothers L D Meares of Wilmington A Meares of Hertford and D W Meares of Bladen County and a sister Mrs L H Johnson of High Point. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Results yesterday show Chicago 10 Detroit 10 after 10 innings in darkness. Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 7. Boston 1 Brooklyn 6. Philadelphia 11 New York 6. Cincinnati 3 8 St Louis 9 2.
The American Association lists Minneapolis 4 8, Indianapolis 3 2, Kansas City 0 5, Toledo 2 2, Milwaukee 17 1, Columbus minus 6, St Paul 6 11, Louisville 14 6 with Rochester 2 4 and Syracuse 6 4 noted as final innings under darkness. Baltimore 9 2, Jersey City 4 4, Buffalo blank, Toronto 3, Newark 36 4 Reado 7 2.
An optimistic take on postwar business, noting August pig iron output up 6 percent from July and past 3,000,000 tons in four months. The piece argues elections reduce fear, predicts a boom, cites rail freight highs, and compares current cycles to Napoleonic, Civil, and postwar recoveries, urging price stabilization and steady growth.
Big bankers forecast 400 million dollars of European securities will be floated in the United States in the last four months of the year. They expect these loans to be repaid faster than war loans, while Boston reports sinking buildings and land. Geologists caution the Atlantic coast is subsiding as the Pacific rises, noting continents drift westward, creating wrinkles in advancing lithosphere and triggering earthquakes and mountain formation.
Germany admits a July foreign trade surplus with exports exceeding imports by four and a half million dollars. Though small, the figure is significant as it could mark a turn of the tide, since repayment of reparations depends on selling more than buying.
The government places the largest single powder order ever, intended for highway work and agriculture. The piece reflects on wartime losses and the national debt around 21 billion dollars, noting a peak in 1919 and a slower postwar decline funded by salvaged surplus and repayments to Allied loans.
The piece laments the fading of smiths from daily life as stamping presses and machines crowd out silversmiths, blacksmiths, and even locksmiths. It notes progress is relentless and often dull, transforming romance and tradition into modern convenience under the rhythm of clanking machinery.
Chris Smith, a white man, was ordered to county roads for 30 days by Judge J M Hedgecock on a suspended sentence for drunken and disorderly conduct. A second case charging him with imbibing too freely was continued to December 1. Other hearings included Hubert Garner and Miss Mary Davis charged with immoral conduct. Garner appeared, Davis bond forfeited, with judgment reserved. Lloyd Levander, a negro, fined 50 for carrying a concealed weapon. W C Raper fined 15 and costs for violating prohibition. Mebane Lewallen fined 10 and costs for speeding, with suspended judgment on half costs for operating with the cutout open. J T Williams fined 350 and costs for operating an automobile while intoxicated. Frank Fulton paid 10 fine and costs for prohibition violation.
Nurses from High Point Greensboro Winston Salem and nearby join for a joint social banquet at the Sheraton hotel Wednesday at 6 30 pm. The event unites Greensboro Nurses association district four and Winston Salem association district two to promote goodwill and features Miss Blanche Stafford as guest and likely last mistress.
Rain fell in Philadelphia on September 29 creating uncertainty whether the pennant chasers the New York Yankees will be able to play against the Philadelphia Athletics this afternoon.
Milford Pa September 29 Mary McCadden aged long time nurse of Governor Pinchot and member of the Pinchot household for 60 years died yesterday at the governor's home in Milford.
Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, said to have been asked to resign as director of public safety by Mayor Kendrick, is ordered to stay home another day. A mass meeting at the Academy of Music protests his removal, called by the Law Enforcement League amid corruption allegations involving federal officials in Pennsylvania.
Rocky Mount officials announce final preparations for the two day fair to be held Tuesday September 30 featuring an up to date program. The event aims to match larger state fairs with educational and production exhibits and a large midway company will operate throughout the week.
The funeral of T. J. Andrews, who died Saturday morning, was held at 3:30 PM at the home 207 Reid Street with Rev. E. J. Harbinson of East End Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. a large number of friends attended.
The state prison sanatorium now being erected on the sanatorium grounds at Sanatorium will be the only facility of its kind in the United States. It should be ready for occupancy by December 1. A new water plant is completed and in operation, ensuring adequate supply for the institution and fire protection.
Stone Mountains Confederate Memorial Association members and governor Morrison appointed officials met in Raleigh for a lengthy conference. A luncheon at the governor's mansion followed to discuss North Carolina's part in advancing the memorial project.
A terse wartime note recalls a parade of Chinese soldiers marching on Hang Chow and compares it to past campaigns, emphasizing the endurance and discipline shown in the historical mobilization.
SHANGHAI September 29 Hundreds of Chinese soldiers were killed and many wounded this morning on a six mile front from Nanjing to Malu as rival governors fight for Shanghai. A witness said both sides rained shrapnel across the sector west of Shanghai with relief stations overwhelmed and scores of wounded arriving on stretchers.
Governor Morrison signed two paroles and one commutation upon judges and solicitors’ recommendations. Larry Gibbs of Craven county was jailed for assault with deadly weapon in 1923 and got two years on the roads. W W Hargrave, Craven county, violator of prohibition, was sentenced to banishment from the state for two years. William Presley, Edgecombe county, 1924 term, eight months on the roads for prohibition, had sentence reduced to 90 days.
FORT WORTH Texas September 29 In 48 hours the southern baseball race shifted from Memphis leaders to Fort Worth as base hits altered the standings. Memphis had two wins a tie and no losses and needed two more games to clinch the Dixie title. Fort Worth surged with a strong attack over the weekend and yesterday turning the count to two games each forcing more games to decide the championship.
Fight night in Salisbury heads a boxing card by the American Legion with Danny MacDonald of Wilmington facing Presco Johnson of Statesville in a ten round bantamweight main bout. The program includes four preliminary bouts and a semi final of eight rounds, rounding out an eight round schedule for local fans tonight.
A letter from Mrs. R. C. Woodell of Laurinburg North Carolina claims Warren Waters hanged in Hazelhurst on September 19 for the murder of City Marshall T. J. Kersey also involved in a 14 year old kidnapping of Mrs. Woodell's son at 15 First Avenue Dickson Cotton Mill Village.
The famed London season this year stretched long with a packed social and sporting schedule. The highlight was the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, drawing thousands of visitors to England.
A firm undertone prevailed in New York trading with broad demand across the general list. Initial prices showed only slight changes as Atchison hit 167 3 4, matching the year's high, while General Electric edged fractionally lower.
New Orleans cotton opened lower amid Liverpool weakness with Oct trade down 41 points before recovering. October rose to 24.60, December 24.62, January 24.64, about 9 points net higher than Saturday's close and 22 to 23 points higher on later positions. Gains mainly in the eastern belt. central and western areas drier. Temperatures generally cool with no frost reported.
The New York cotton market opened down 2 to 11 points on selling tied to easy Liverpool cables and weather news lacking frost in the southwest. Rains in the eastern belt raised fears of boll sprouting, but the market firmed as last week sellers bought back and covered. December rose from 24.35 to 24.70 in early trading with the rest of the list up 14 to 25 points. Private cables blamed the Liverpool decline on bull hedging and user selling absorbed by spinners.
ChicagoSept 29 Heavy selling after frost inspired some buying in corn, sparking a sharp price setback. Wheat opened mixed then dipped while oats followed corn lower. Hog prices held up providing support to the associated pork market amid wider declines.
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