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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
1
The United States awaits formal recognition by Congress as war with Germany looms. Wilson urges mobilization and a unified war effort while both chambers prepare speedy action on the declaration and related funding.
Washington reports 19 Aztec survivors landed at Brest France after noon yesterday and 28 remain missing. Rescue hindered by heavy seas and storm as Ambassador Sharpe’s Paris dispatch notes the situation.
Washington on April 3 193 times the navy department announced that plans to spend the 133 million dollars available for war preparation are nearly finished. The fund comprises 115 million emergency appropriation for ship building and speeding construction and 18 million for equipment of navy yards and additional facilities.
J A Mason News and Observer traveling representative was injured when his light roadster overturned after 2 pm near the Davidson county line. He suffered head bruises and cuts, no bones broken, and was treated in the city. He said a swerved wheel caused the overturn on the road to High Point.
Charlotte April 3. Jim Osborne a mill operative found injured between railroad tracks west of the city Saturday night died later. A jury ruled death came from five blows on the head with a blunt instrument dealt by parties unknown to the jury.
Paris reports violent artillery engagements in the Champagne region. German retreat has limited actions, with no major operations along the front reported.
Woodrow Wilson serves as President of the United States of America. He assumes the office and leads the nation, guiding policy and national affairs.
Mrs Edith Vanderbilt offered Biltmore estate near Asheville to the war department as a mobilization camp. The proposal, received by state officials, was sent to Washington for action.
April 3 London reports Albert Illingworth, head of a major worsted firm and a large French wool comber, joins the cabinet as postmaster general. The appointment surprises old politicians as Illingworth was virtually unknown a year ago. He now runs the largest state owned business in Britain, overseeing the post office with telephones, telegraphs, pensions, and tax collections.
Lima reports that El Comercio defends itself against pay-for-coverage accusations. The paper admits its columns are buyable by any side pro or anti German and notes only Germans showed interest. It claims allied and U S material appeared as paid advertising without markings.
The Bank of Rockwell in Rowan county with a capital of 25000 was chartered today by the secretary of state.
Washington April 3 The house met today under the new organization completed last night by the Democrats with minor chairmanship changes. Southern Democrats were replaced by northerners in some cases yet majorities remained and Republicans gained one seat. The war resolution against Germany was presented to the senate and discussed in committee. Universal military training legislation was launched in the senate with a bill to train about 500000 men at age 20 and more up to 23 at the president's discretion.
New York reports the British steamship Trevose was sunk by torpedoes on March 18. Four crew members are lost with 24 unaccounted for, according to officers aboard the Venezia which arrived with five Trevose crew survivors.
Arrivals from Mexico City report internal dissension in the Mexican republic with the military faction exerting pressure on General Carranza to strike against the United States if and when the U S joins the European war. The militarists are described as strongly pro German.
New York April 3 President Wilsons address to Congress urging a war declaration lent general strength to the stock market. Trading was moderate with a positive tone as investors reflected the developing national crisis.
General Pershing announced that orders will be issued directing national guardsmen to proceed to state mobilization camps immediately.
Washington April 3 Colonel Roosevelt stopped to call on President Wilson and congratulate him on his address to Congress.
In Concord North Carolina on April 3 George Gillian 60 a timer fired at James A. Scott 50 in a post office. Gillian accused Scott a stranger of being a German spy after an earlier Sunday argument. Scott struck Gillian and was wounded by a bullet that hit a spectacle case. Gillian was arrested and detained at headquarters.
The Commercial club industrial department will meet tomorrow at 5 PM in the Bank of Commerce building fourth floor office. Attendance is urged as the secretary reports the month's activity and matters of importance are discussed. The department had a very active March, generating publicity for High Point and the region.
Fayetteville April 3 Fire yesterday destroyed the meter station of the Fayetteville Light and Power companys gas plant The flames were checked in time to prevent spreading to tanks No loss estimate was given and several utilities and businesses relying on gas were out of service until 8 oclock last night affecting many gas ranges in town
Hickory residents approved a library tax by 277 to 150. A five cent property levy and 15 cent poll tax will fund the library, with Woman's Club efforts boosting annual revenue to about 1200 dollars. Mayor Whitener lost to Marshall Yount by 92 votes. council candidates Abernethy and Whitener faced no opposition.
In Washington on April 3 a national guardsman from the third district of Columbia led a group of citizens to cover the Emergency Peace Federation headquarters with yellow paint. Another group destroyed pacifist banners and literature inside the building.
The committee approved the administration proposal declaring a state of war with Germany in nearly final form. The vote was unanimous aside from absent Senators Stone and Borah, with Hitchcock handling floor reporting and plans to move the measure to both houses quickly. Democratic leaders expect passage before adjournment tonight.
Local men visited the post office seeking enlistment in the army and navy. Postmaster J J Farriss said no recruiting occurred today and he referred applicants to the Greensboro recruiting station.
Active buying pushed old crop cotton to the highest level since February break. May 19.25, July 18.95, Oct 18.15, Dec 18.25, Jan 18.31 with May 1955 and other months up 39 to 45 points in early trading as outside demand and covering supported prices.
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