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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
1
Petrograd reports General Brussiloff has resigned and General Korniloff becomes commander in chief on the southwestern front with General Tcherewissoff succeeding him as eighth army commander. Entente holds gains in Flanders and seeks aid from Russia. General Maurice notes limited help from Russia.
Major General Maurice warns the war will extend as Russian aid fades. Entente gains persist despite heavy rain and limited observation. Berlin claims progress, while London reports Allied advances near Bowlers-Ypres line. Russian front shifts see the Uskail bridgehead abandoned as German forces move in.
Alfonzo Haney died this morning at his home 119 Perry Street after a nine month illness. A Guilford County native nearing 57, he leaves a widow and six children five daughters and one son. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM from First Baptist Church, with Rev. Se A Clark officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Berlin reports the first English assault on a 25-kilometre front near Ypres was repulsed after heavy fighting. French forces reportedly captured heights near Cerny and over 1,500 prisoners on the Chemin des Dames while German defenses held. Crown Prince Ruprecht’s army notes continued artillery bombardment and counterattacks from Yser to Lys.
Sunshine Day headquarters at Venetia Smith's store handle inquiries about the day and its purpose. A three member financial committee from the Commercial National Bank counts funds and works with the state treasurer at Greensboro. All money goes to the society to aid homeless children.
C. C. Johnson has been elected secretary of the High Point Merchants' Association replacing C. C. Seawell who resigned to join Justice Drug in Greensboro. Johnson is praised as an energetic mixer and strong worker as the association grows and solicits new members. The finances are reported sound and office fixtures paid for.
British Front in France and Belgium August 2. Americans played a small but important part in the battle of Flanders. A number of American surgical teams were brought to the front and worked side by side with the British in caring for wounded.
Albert J. Harvey of Danville died at his home on Berryman Avenue after a long illness that worsened recently. He was a well known tobacconist and is survived by several sons and daughters. The funeral will be held today.
The federal trade commission will begin a flour milling investigation next week. A corps of investigators will depart for Minneapolis within a few days and other agents will go later to Chicago.
Chicago August 2 wheat rose to 2.22 before retreating to 2.19 as unfavorable crop reports from the Dakotas gave the market some firmness. September futures opened at 2.20, then climbed and pulled back within the session.
American consulate reports 24 crew members of the steamship Montao died when it was sunk by a German submarine on July 31. The disaster occurred near London and prompted inquiries into maritime losses during wartime.
Paris August 2 Rear Admiral Lacaze, minister of marine, handed his resignation to Premier Ribot today.
Fort Wayne officials say Pennsylvania Railway shops will hire women to 400 to 600 workers across machine shop roundhouse yards and other departments. Women will perform distribution material cleaning cars and caretaking and receive the same pay and relief department privileges as men for similar work.
Washington Aug 2 The senate finance committee moved to cut the tax on corporations undivided surplus from 15 to 10 percent The reform would not apply to undistributed surplus actually used or retained for employment or reasonable business needs The change reflects opposition from large interests to the higher rate
In the municipal court this morning two cases were heard. Sallie Warner, previously seen in court, was found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined five dollars plus costs. Sam Setzer was found guilty of letting a dog run at large. judge J Allen Austin suspended judgment on payment of costs.
Russian forces abandoned positions on the Russo Galician front between the Zbrodz and the Dniester northwest of Kholm and retreated easterly between the Dniester and Pruth rivers, according to a war office statement issued today from Petrograd.
Wilmington August 2 Deputy clerk of Superior court W H Northrop Jr resigns after two years to enter the Oglethorpe training camp for officers. Clerk Harris appoints Henry Horne of Federal Point township, former deputy register of deeds, as successor effective immediately. Northrop has ten years military service including a stint as captain of the Wilmington light infantry.
The warm spell continues in the east while temperatures ease in the lake region and Ohio valley. The heat is expected to subside in the east within 36 hours. Scattered showers are likely Friday across Gulf states and Florida.
The Daily Mail urges that American troops be shown in London before France service. It argues Londoners should witness the arrival and show support, noting a column of American regulars marching the streets would receive a hearty reception.
Mineola New York August 2 Captain Ralph L Taylor commander of the training section of the aviation signal corps here lost control of his plane and plunged 800 feet to his death. Sergeant Pell who was with him suffered a broken jaw and internal injuries.
The eleven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Graves died yesterday afternoon at 5 on Ward street. The child had been ill for weeks but parents planned to travel to Richmond to meet her husband. A sudden worsening yesterday morning prevented any recovery. funeral arrangements were not yet set.
Baraca class No. 2 of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church schedules an outing Saturday afternoon to Deep River for a fishing trip. A seine will attempt a record catch, with J H Adams and J W Harris assisting. The event includes a war repast using caught fish and fried chicken due to food conservation concerns. Departure from the city is at 1 30 PM. members should bring old clothes for seining.
Caldwell County fair association mails premium lists with substantial prizes for farm and livestock exhibits. The event runs October 3 4 and 5 in Lenoir after last year’s flood caused cancellation. Competition is limited to Caldwell County. spaces offered without charge for county grown livestock and farm products. cash premiums paid as listed.
In New Orleans on August 2, Patrolman Terrence Mollin shot and killed James W Reynolds the city’s police superintendent in his office. Captain Gerry Mollin was wounded twice, and secretary George Vanderford was shot in the head while attempting to enter. Police captured Mollin as he tried to escape. authorities say he likely suffered a mental breakdown.
Emperor William telegraphed Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria congratulating on the July 31 success of the German fourth army. The telegram said the Anglo French attack aimed to conquer the coast of Flanders failed and was stopped.
In Petrograd on August 2, reports say the women’s army movement surges forward following the heroic conduct of Miss Vera Butch and the affs female battalion.
Washington reports the conference agreement on the food control bill was sent to the house. The house is expected to adopt it tomorrow with senate action anticipated next week after which debate will open due to the elimination of the war committee and food board proposals.
London August 2 The American schooner John Hays Hammond was sunk by gunfire from a German submarine. The crew was saved.
National prohibition by constitutional amendment was delayed in the house as the resolution to submit it to the states was sidelined for the current session. The army medical plan aims to provision hospitals for five percent of the enlisted force by fall, with expansion to ten percent later, including rebuilding for prosthetic care and retraining.
Guil ford county exemption boards meet in Greensboro Rural Guilford and High Point to hear Greensboro complaint about the draft quota. They contend 178 men from Greensboro would be a hardship since three companies are already in service. Local board members Tate Wheeler and Hiatt oppose increasing High Point quota to reduce Greensboro’s. The meeting, postponed to Saturday, aims to adjust the county’s net quota based on population.
New York Aug 2 The department of justice investigates whether marriage brokers have supplied wives to men seeking draft avoidance. Agents found many applicants for licenses knew little about the women beyond the aim to obtain the license.
Washington reports the Shipping Board will announce soon a plan to take over all American oceangoing ships. Charters will be requisitioned under a new congressional act authorizing the President to seize tonnage for national need.
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