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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
1
A massive explosion at the Eddystone Ammunition plant near Chester caused heavy loss of life and injuries. Reports vary, with figures ranging from dozens to hundreds killed as fires spread and rescue teams rush to the scene.
Information from Midvale Steel Company in New York reports an explosion in the powder department of the Eddystone Ammunition works. Many people were injured and the department caught fire but officials did not fear the flames spreading.
Early today two grain elevators in Minneapolis were destroyed by fire believed to be incendiary. Authorities investigate the blaze and consider arson as a possible cause. No injuries reported.
National guardsmen patrolling the district reported several explosions before flames were discovered. The total loss was estimated at nearly 500000 dollars.
Washington April 10 The department of justice mails a notice to U S attorneys and marshals warning that any alien enemy tearing down mutilating abusing or desolating the United States flag will be regarded as a danger to public peace under regulation 12 of the April 6 1917 proclamation and faces summary arrest and confinement.
O. George died in a Danville hospital Sunday night from injuries from a can of gunpowder exploded near Gretna a few days earlier. Pneumonia, developing Saturday, weakened him and denied recovery. Remains were sent to Gretna for burial.
In Rocky Mount on April 10 a mass meeting drew twelve hundred supporters of President Wilson to back the war effort while a larger group seeking entry was turned away by a crowded venue. Prominent locals criticized Representative Kitchin whose stance in the matter did not reflect the district majority.
A special invitation calls Confederate veterans to the High School auditorium for a patriotic mass meeting tomorrow night at eight. A large crowd is expected to hear many speakers, enjoy songs, and display Americanism as the nation girds for a supreme effort to shape world peace.
Neuris Franklin Mendenhall aged 64 died at his Asheboro Street home at 2 o clock this morning after several weeks illness. A well known citizen his death will cause sincere regret among many friends. Funeral services will be from his home tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Dr Sylvester Newlin Friends church. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Washington April 10 plans were announced to enlist churches nationwide to join the American Red Cross. The effort seeks 1 000 000 members to prepare hospital supplies aid families of enlisted men and aid Belgian children as part of the commission on the church and social service of the federal council of churches of Christ in America led by Dr Worth M Tippey.
About 100 Knoxville business men left today on a special train for a patriotic preparedness and commercial tour of cities in Georgia North and South Carolina. The trip is officially endorsed by Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Navy officers will participate as speakers in the forty cities and towns visited.
A mass patriotic demonstration started with a parade through Asheville today, with about five thousand people expected to march to the auditorium for addresses and music as part of the program.
Lisbon notes April 9 and Via Paris on April 10 report the president sent a cablegram to President Wilson praising America for its noble resolution. The statement marks a formal tribute from the foreign leadership to the U S chief executive.
Fair weather and slowly rising temperatures across the region tonight and Wednesday. Frost is expected in exposed sections tonight with fresh north winds.
Diplomatic relations between Brazil and Germany are broken off, per the Evening News. A report on the Parana sinking awaited by Rio officials is believed to have arrived from Paris, signaling possible severance of ties. Switzerland to assume Brazilian affairs in Berlin.
The American liner New York struck a mine five miles off Liverpool Bar at 7:40 PM. No casualties occurred and the vessel continued to Liverpool. The ship sailed March 29 with 58 passengers and cargo, carrying 234 crew members including 144 Americans, and docked safely at Liverpool at 1 AM English time. damage was small.
Democratic Leader Robert L. Kitchin declared readiness to pilot the administration war program through the House. He had opposed the war resolution but now plans caucus input on his leadership and expects pacifist factions to unite with him in supporting the measure.
Safe blowers wrecked a safe in the office of the Model steam laundry Sunday night and made a getaway. They tackled the wrong safe, getting little for their trouble. Another safe in the office contained money.
Guatemala City reports marshal law declared on April 10 after disturbances along the Mexican and Salvadorean frontiers, actions believed to be aided by German involvement.
Secretary Daniels will announce tomorrow the location chosen for the eleven million dollar armor plate plant and a 1.7 million dollar projectile plant. Rear Admiral Fletcher has submitted recommendations after inspecting more than 200 cities.
The Elwood hotel hosts the annual banquet of Post D with national president Dan W. Sale and George S. Edwards of Rocky Mount among notable attendees. The eve features patriotic remarks, Hood's orchestra, a male quartet, and a 7:15 PM officers election and state convention delegate selection.
Danville Virginia April 10 Mayor Harry Wodoing calls a mass meeting at the Municipal hall next Saturday evening to act on Congress declaration against Germany and commend the President. Resolutions will be adopted and sent to the President.
Readers of The Enterprise reported four moon rays forming a perfect cross in the sky shortly after moonrise around 10 o clock. The vivid cross persisted for several hours and drew strong public interest.
In Chicago on April 10 sensational breaks hit corn and wheat causing a rush of stop loss selling orders. Opening prices slipped with May futures at 2.0534 to 2.0614 and July down 1. percent with further declines and a partial recovery later in the session.
Col. Roosevelt called at the White House to see President Wilson on April 10 in Washington.
London reports the British spring offensive between Lens and St. Quentin advancing with 9 000+ prisoners and 40 guns captured. Canadians seize Vimy ridge and clear eastern slopes, repelling counterattacks as the line around Douai tightens and a German diversion near Ypres fails.
Washington April 10 Fairfax Harrison president of the Southern Railway system and chairman of the American Railway association warns trespassers against railway property saying armed guards are needed to deter interference with transportation. He stresses the fatal risk from trains and the new patrol by military guards and urges citizens with no business on tracks to stay off.
In Cotton, New York, April 10, opening prices were steady with May at 20.85 and Oct at 19.27 on the call. Following early gains, prices fell as selling picked up, with May retreating to 20.54 and Pet. down to 18.99, while futures for May, July, Oct, Dec and Jan showed initial quotes around 20.85, 20.60, 19.20, 19.36 and 19.39 respectively.
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