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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1916
Page
4
The piece notes Mexican irritation at U S troops on their soil and argues the best way to end foreign presence is to help capture Villa. It references the New York World view, praises diplomatic formality, and predicts expulsion once Villa is dealt with, warning Mexicans may push for a quick end to the visit.
The dialogue weighs whether the next North Carolina Press association gathering should be a business only affair, social, or both. It argues that once the event’s purpose—serious sessions or a brief recreational vacation—is settled, the location choice will follow easily.
A sharp inquiry emerges into who fired on the Sussex and sent the Persia to the depths. The speaker insists on accountability for maritime disasters on the high seas and calls for a definitive denial that no ships were sunk.
W A Self trails Judge Carter as attorney general race persists with retirements. Veterans clash at Verdun fuels war talk while American orders toward Villa are clarified as dispersal not capture. Shipping news notes three British vessels sunk alongside a single vessel report. Chili con carne gains favor in Mexico over U S troops as county commencements inaugurate education. A practice march toward Mexico signals a longer expedition and haste in schedules.
The cotton market opened quiet and steady with May at 11.92, July 12.09, October 12.24 and futures: May 11.87, July 12.08, October 12.23, December 12.40, January 12.45. First prices rose 1 to 3 points from Saturday’s low.
Early trading shows gains across key specialties led by Mercantile Marine Crucible Steel Industrial Alcohol and Mexican Petroleum rising two points or more. American Zinc Butte and Superior Westinghouse Studebaker and Goodrich up a point or more with Marine common stock opening strong at 224% to 22% and preferred at 75% to 76%. Heavy activity across other active issues noted.
Chicago on April 10 saw wheat futures show strength as expectations of sustained European demand buoyed prices. May contracts traded around 1.15 to 1.16 and July near 1.1844 to 1.14 after an initial drop.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois plans to attend the Democratic state convention in Raleigh on April 27 and deliver a speech if no unforeseen events occur. He is the Senate whip, highly popular, and renowned for clear explanations of democracy. The report lauds his dignity and attire as exemplary.
In Del Rio Texas Private John Wade of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry was killed late Saturday when Ranger Barler fired as soldiers resisted arrest in a restricted district. A coroner's jury ruled Barler acted in self defense. The incident spurred protests and a War Department inquiry as 16 soldiers were confined to camp.
Washington April 9 Adjutant General Young denies lobbying for the national guard amid criticism from senators. He cites no direct outreach without invitation and emphasizes sharing views on bills to strengthen military forces. He praises North Carolina Congress members and notes support for training camps for business men and students to spread patriotism.
President Wilson plans two major speeches this week that advisers say could shape the coming presidential campaign. The first address will occur Thursday night at a Jefferson Day gathering in Washington and the second Saturday night at a Young Men's Democratic Club banquet in New York.
Vienna reports a shift as caps replace hats among men and boys due to wool shortages. The city long favored hats, but WWI price pressures on felt hats are pushing more residents to adopt caps.
London police introduce red caps as military police at railways theatres and public places to enforce leave duration rules. The scarlet covers serve as a warning symbol and help identify soldiers who may exceed their permitted leave.
The navy’s large observation balloon that broke from its mooring at the Pensacola aviation station and landed near Argyle about 100 miles northeast has been recovered about 90 percent intact. Lieut. J. Gillespie and a detachments team from Pensacola recovered it and reported the condition.
Brown and Wagoner announce the opening on South Main Street next to Peoples House Furnishing. The cafe aims for near perfect service with a private dining room for ladies and attentive staff to welcome women patrons.
Detroit racer Bob Burman and his mechanician Eric Schroeder killed when Burman’s car overturned on the Corona road race. Five spectators injured as the machine failed at lap 97. Burman died in Riverside hospital with his wife at his side. Eddie O'Donnell won the 301 mile event.
First Reformed Baraca class names J. S. Beaver as their delegate to the Baraca Philathea convention in Goldsboro April 27 30. Other members plan to attend the closing sessions Sunday including C. Barnhart and L. C. Furgurson.
Lexington April 10 Davidson county Democracy endorsed H B Varner for Congress. The county executive committee passed unanimous resolutions in support though Varner is out of the county campaigning by personal effort and through the mails.
The alleged seizure of steel and iron shipments by German warships from Swedish steamers bound for Japan caused great inconvenience to Japanese manufacturing. Swedish steel is used for twisted wire, cables, and cutlery. The Swedish legation has pressed Germany, with Sweden vigorously pursuing the matter.
A government report states that 20,000 locust swarms were destroyed in South Africa over the past year at a cost of about 4,000 pounds. This effort reportedly prevented damage totaling around 500,000 pounds.
Asheboro April 10. A large crowd attended Randolph County’s annual commencement despite rain. The parade began at 10:30 followed by Rev. W. A. Lambeth of Reidsville speaking at the auditorium. Nellie Byrd Center school won the medal for best recitation. Alexander Burns Asheboro won the deaclaimer’s medal. Olle Julian Millboro won the spelling match. Ramseur schools took best drawing and writing prizes. Athletic events were canceled due to rain.
London reports from The Outfitter that American and Japanese hosiery and underwear are rapidly taking the lead in global markets. British manufacturers struggle to meet demand at home, while Japanese goods are praised for quality and workmanship.
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