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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
7
A quip filled miscellany from High Point North Carolina lampoons fashion excesses weather whimsy and modern life. It mocks slit skirts cubist haircuts airplane travel and dating rituals while noting odd anecdotes from ice age prunes to corncob by products and a dog barking court ruling.
Washington reports say President Wilson gains growing support for the currency bill as Democratic leaders in the House promise to push the measure with minimal changes. Bankers’ amendments are debated but not expected to pass in the House, while Senate hearings may invite major banker factions to present views. Senator Owen notes possible reserve reductions but says committee discussions are not yet complete.
Governor Sulzer confidants plan to seek indictment of several legislators involved in his impeachment and of high Tammany figures not officially tied to the legislature. Criminal conspiracy is cited as a charge. The move, termed the Sulzer war board’s final strategy, aims to place evidence before District Attorney Whitman for grand jury action. Supporters say the tactic could derail the impeachment trial by blocking the Senate’s involvement.
A northbound Georgia railroad freight train No 19 crashed into the rear of passenger train No 3 as it pulled out of Alta Loma near Decatur. One killed and fourteen hurt, fourteen including two seriously. Several freight and passenger cars were almost completely destroyed.
Nearly every civilized nation participates in the fourth international congress on school hygiene opening in Buffalo for one week. Leading scientists educators and physicians discuss keeping boys and girls healthy as well as educated. United States will be represented by Secretary William B. Wilson of the Department of Labor.
New York Viscount Richard Burden Haldane, lord high chancellor of Great Britain, will inspect West Point, attend banquets in New York and Montreal, address the American Bar Association in Montreal, and receive an honorary degree from McGill University during his North American visit. He sailed from Liverpool on the Lusitania.
An explosion on a Tacubaya streetcar line involving a dynamite car and an iron pipe car caused massive destruction in a dense area of Mexico City. More than one hundred people were killed or injured, many being women and children, with thirty bodies recovered and scores more feared buried beneath rubble.
Washington report says Senator Bankhead agrees the governor should summon the Alabama legislature to fill the vacancy and secure passage of the tariff bill amid a slim Democratic majority. The move would allow a temporary appointment to avoid endangering the tariff measure. Rome Ga government lock to be finished by Sept 20. dam will raise Coosa river level three feet and T J Kelly to move to Wilmington after project completion.
Fifty thousand business men and farmers of western Missouri ready to lend labor as Missouri hosts two road days under the slogan Pull Missouri out of the mud. Women groups in many counties plan to supply lunches for the workers and serve dinners to the crews.
Washington reports the Huerta administration may reconsider its rejection of American peace proposals. Officials say Huerta’s finances hint at a crisis, with Washington pressing for Huerta’s resignation and removal from the presidential race. President Wilson studies LindHuerta notes while preparing and possibly delaying delivery of his message. Lind’s reports claim cordial talks and willingness to seek new settlement ground.
A deadly charge of dynamite was discovered near Mayor Gaynor's office window in City Hall. The explosive, 40 percent dynamite, included three full sticks and two halves with a fuse and detonator. Gaynor remained at his desk as police restricted the area. The find follows past threats and a near-fatal shooting three years ago.
Cale Younger, once a bandit, joins the Christian church in Lees Summit Missouri during a revival. After the evangelist’s sermon, Younger was among the first to go to the altar rail and remain for a handshake. About a thousand attendees came forward to shake hands with him after the service.
The federal government will begin depositing its $50,000,000 crop-movement fund in August and September in Southern states, with two equal allotments across all states. Deposits go only to national banks in major cities, must have at least 40 percent outstanding circulation, and aim to ease financial tension from crop movements while banks extend accommodations to smaller towns at moderate interest.
Provisional Mexican President Huerta asserts he deserves recognition as he claims US Congress and public backing for his stance against recognizing the Huerta government. He notes that Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson recommended recognition and argues the issue is partisan in the United States. Huerta hints he has private Washington guidance and that the full note remains largely deciphered.
Fire destroyed the Reid hotel housing twenty five guests who escaped with only personal effects. The volunteer department saved the adjacent two story Farmers' Union office building worth $10,000 from the blaze. The Reid hotel, a frame structure, was valued at $4,600.
Five motorcycle racers crashed during a five mile motordrome race in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Fred Bowen of New York City suffered a broken shoulder and serious internal injuries while four other riders have severe cuts bruises and minor internal injuries. The most seriously hurt are James Cox of Dallas Texas Olen Stokes of Los Angeles Bert Bruggeman of Denver and Lawrence Fleckenstein of Denver all hospitalized.
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