10 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1916
Page
1
Reports say Villa has passed Parral with about two hundred men and is heading toward Durango city, pursued by a detachment of the thirteenth cavalry. Mexican officials deny limits on pursuit and say no agreement exists with the United States to halt action.
Secretarys Lansing and Baker avoided comment on reports of a border agreement with the Carranza government setting a cutoff for American pursuit of Villa bandits. Baker said the matter would fall under the pending protocol, not the war department. The protocol, whose title is not yet known, is being discussed at Queretaro with negotiations to resume after Special Agent Rogers returns from Mexico City. No official word on Carranza troops near Pershing. State Department dispatches place Villa moving toward Parral.
The Associated Press reports fair weather with slowly rising temperatures for states east of the Mississippi tonight into Tuesday. Frost is forecast tonight in the middle and south Atlantic states excluding Florida, with prior frost in the east Gulf states and South Atlantic coast except Florida.
Fair conditions continue tonight with frost expected. Tuesday brings slowly rising temperatures and light variable winds.
The Associated Press reports four more British steamers sunk by submarines all unarmed. The Silksworth Hall Zafra and Glenalmond were sunk with crews saved or missing. The Yonne was sunk without warning. Ship details include lengths and gross tonnage for each vessel.
Thieves smashed a window at the High Point Motor company and stole about 20 tires valued at $260. Manager George F. Wilson offers a reward of $56 for evidence leading to arrest and conviction. The burglary occurred between Sunday night 10 o clock and Monday morning daylight.
The Baltimore and Carolina Steamship company petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission to require major railroads the Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line Norfolk Southern and the Southern Railway to accept through bills of lading. Goldsboro Chamber of Commerce joins. The line alleges dock discrimination at Wilmington and New Bern and seeks correction of unfair practices.
The South Carolina Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction stopping state officials from enforcing the anti compact insurance law. The order issued at Abbeville bars MecMasters and Peebles from enforcement while a Charleston agent argues the law is unconstitutional. Hearing set for April 17 as several fire insurers withdrew from the state.
Berlin has not officially denied responsibility for the Sussex explosion. Secretary Lansing plans to review new German statements and Bernstein von Bernstorff will meet with him to discuss evidence from Paris and the U S embassy. The cabinet will consider information when it arrives before any action is taken.
Washington April 10 President Wilson cancelled engagements due to a cold contracted while aboard the Mayflower II Friday night. Dr Grayson advised him to stay away from his office and remain in bed. He had no fever and a speedy recovery was predicted according to White House officials.
Dr Arthur Warren Waite, who had confessed to killing his father in law John Eli Peck a Grand Rapids millionaire druggist, appeared in New York and entered a plea of not guilty to the murder indictment. His counsel reserved the right to change the plea within ten days.
Washington reports first of eight new aeroplanes ordered for troops in Mexico delivered at Newport News testing grounds. Secretary Baker announces shipment to General Funston early in the week. Another biplane is promised for Newport News later this week.
Cleveland on April 10 reports Vice President Robert McRoy refused to name Cleveland players involved in the Speaker deal. It was intimated by others that Pitcher Sam Jones and infielders Bill Wambaganns or Fred Thomas might be traded to Boston.
A Sunday rally led to plans for a new North Main Street Methodist Protestant church to replace the 20 year old structure. Mayor W. B. Pickett and other leaders form a committee to study site and funding, with an estimated cost around 35000 dollars as Rev. A. G. Dixon hails the vision. The day drew 373 in Sunday school and a capacity crowd for speeches on growth and organization.
This morning High Point started its spring cleanup with trash wagons in each ward collecting barrels of trash from homes. Residents are urged to place burnable rubbish in barrels at the curb and pay the driver a small dime for collection as winter ends.
Italy meeting of the High amp of the United Confederate Veterans drew many veterans despite poor weather. Commander Tom Wood and others spoke as Miss Irvin Paylor read the history of the Stars and Bars and a letter from Miss Jessica Smith. Gifts included cash, tobacco, seeds, a book, towels, a loaned picture, and a flag copy presented in honor of the designer’s daughter.
Washington April 10 delegates from every state attend the 11th Navy League of the United States convention opening session. The gathering continues through Wednesday with leaders in international law commerce and naval science discussing national defense readiness. Robert M Thompson the president opened with a review of league work and said the league has earned the hatred of opponents to preparedness and that they love the enemies they have made.
New York April 10 Preparations are underway at the New York navy yard for the arrival of the largest and most powerful fleet of warships ever assembled. The fleet expected within the week includes a battleship squadron several destroyers seven submarines and several tenders. The ships will remain at the yard from two weeks to two months for repairs.
This morning two minor cases were heard in the recorder's court. John Nalls was fined $2.50 plus costs for a drive and disorderly charge. Tom Ausmont was acquitted on the charge but ordered to pay costs for indulging too freely of the stuff.
Washington April 10 The house bill repealing the free sugar clause in the Underwood tariff law is debated in the senate under an agreement to vote tomorrow after committee amendments. The clause would take effect May 1 and cost the federal treasury $42 million unless repealed. Army reorganization legislation waits as sugar erasure moves forward.
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