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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1917
Page
8
Washington April 16 all wireless telegraph stations not run by the government were ordered dismantled today by direction of the secretary of the navy. Owners face confiscation of equipment if they fail to comply.
San Antonio welcomes hundreds for carnival week opening festivities led by King Antonio II and reception by Gran Quivera and the army. Daily parades and outdoor entertainments will run through the week culminating Saturday with the San Jacinto fiesta and battle of flowers.
Illinois anti saloon forces celebrate wins in Springfield and other towns as 30 to 40 municipalities prepare to vote on the liquor issue tomorrow. Danville stands as the largest city voting amid vigorous wets and drys campaigns.
London reports 27,613 combatant prisoners and 30,525 civilian prisoners in England as of mid-April, according to latest official figures.
The second annual encampment of the National Service School begins on Conduit road near the capital. The Navy League Women’s Section runs it with two twenty day courses and possible third for students. Red Cross instructors teach first aid dietetics sewing and signaling others from army navy cover wireless calisthenics motor repair and map reading.
Washington April 16. The National Academy of Sciences began a session focused on agriculture and food supplies for home and entente needs. Members support possibly sending troops to Europe but say such action requires entente supply and propose a committee of scientists to press economic preparedness on the government.
Delegates from Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas gather in Jacksonville for the Southeastern Master Bakers association annual convention. The day features a visitors reception and tomorrow’s sessions led by President Gordon Smith of Mobile. A full session will argue that a ten-cent loaf of bread is the most economical option.
The marriage of Miss Mary Nagel daughter of the former secretary of commerce and labor and Mrs Charles Nagel and Homer J Sweetser son of Mrs Frank FE Sweetser of Brookline Mass was celebrated today in Christ Church Cathedral St Louis Mo The ceremony took place on April 16 with both families in attendance.
The High Point City Council on March 20 1917 orders a primary for mayor and four wards and a May 1917 municipal election. Voters registered March 7 remain registered. Registrars and polling places are named with registration open dates from March 26 to April 28.
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