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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
1
The American mission to Russia led by Elihu Root reports to the president from three months abroad. Major General Necott will brief Secretary Baker. Root plans a fuller, confidential report later. Optimism centers on improved railways and Russia’s resolve, with America pledging to stay in the war.
City officials announce that residents with sewer taps who still use surface toilets will be ordered to tear them down and connect to the sewer within six days. Police will deliver notices and patrols will rotate weekly to enforce sanitation rules amid hog pen concerns.
In Columbus on August 8 Busy’s Lassie expected to dominate the $5,000 S, and 2:12 trotters stake but was defeated by Early Dreams in the feature race.
Wheat futures opened slightly higher at 2.26 for September in Chicago. The market then slipped to 2.24 and later rebounded to 2.25 as trading continued.
London reports Captain Basil Hood, noted dramatic author, was found dead in his residence. In Tokio, a parliamentary group decided to send five representatives to the United States to study conditions, with delegation comprising members from all parties.
Globe Arizona August 3 A mounted ranger force heads toward the Apache uprising in the mountains 55 miles northwest of Globe where nine white asbestos mine workers are surrounded by over 100 striking Indians and Mexican miners while a forest fire set by the Indians sweeps the area Two organizers of the Industrial Workers of the World including a Mexican are said to have worked among the men for a week and instigated the strike
The city reports no improvement in water quality despite functioning Centennial avenue pumps. Officials suspect the orphanage sewer near a branch feeding Deep River and will test water taken downstream of the sewer outlet while urging residents to boil drinking water.
Miss Louise Goodman of Mortanton, Class of 1916, elected to fill English teaching vacancy at the local high school succeeding Miss Polly Heitman who resigned. Heitman moves to Greenville to join Eastern Carolina Teachers' Training School faculty. Another vacancy remains due to Miss Vera Idol's resignation to Birmingham, Alabama schools.
Amsterdam reports Austro Hungarian papers claim the entente led by Wilson pushed China to declare war. The narrative says China would target Austro-Hungarian interests in China by erasing debts, cancelling concessions, seizing capital, interning subjects, and expelling rivals in a broader wartime maneuver.
In Globe and Miami reports dated August 8, Apache attacks in the Sierra Anchas mountains keep the band of asbestos miners and cowboys besieged in the dugouts. Supplies and food are running low as they endure the siege.
Raleigh August 8 W D Cox member of the house of representatives from Currituck county has resigned to become superintendent of schools.
Raleigh reports a Mount Olive resident H. G. Williamson urged the state to stop Sunday joy riding. He claims it causes most auto accidents, diverts police, and costs North Carolina about 25 000 dollars weekly in gasoline.
Council rejects demand for return of license money after Bellevue hotel closed by police action. Officials state the license has been forfeited due to the establishment's conduct and cannot be refunded.
Clay Center Kansas August 8 The condition of Former President Taft who became suddenly ill Monday night was improved today according to physicians who decided he must remain in his room. Taft fell ill after delivering an address here.
The county commissioners redistricted annual library funding, granting High Point 600 dollars and Greensboro 1,200 dollars starting next year. High Point must serve Deep River, Jamestown, and Sumner townships, while Greensboro covers the rest. New York notes prep for a second Liberty Loan around mid September, with rate and exact date yet to be fixed.
London reports four Americans perished when the British steamship Belgian Prince was sunk July 31 by a submarine. One American survivor is William Snell of Jacksonville Florida. Survivors recount crew murder, lifebelts stripped, boats destroyed, and the vessel shelled before the U boat submerged.
Phillip Schneidmann, socialist Reichstag member, urged in Mannheim before 6,000 people that peace requires replacing Chancellor Michaelis with a government truly representing the will of the people. The call highlights a push for a new government structure in Baden and broader German politics.
Attorneys Barnhardt and Hazel White for Atlantic Coast Realty asked Petersburg Virginia city council to assume Ro land Park water and sewer lines at actual cost 3020.41. An old minutes agreement promised city takeover when incomes warranted. Final decision postponed awaiting further investigation on timing and viability.
President Wilson appointed Chief Justice Covington of the DC court to personally investigate the I W W agitation and labor unrest. Covington met with the President and Secretary Wilson of the Labor Department to discuss the situation in Washington.
A faulty water meter caused overcharges totaling 36.95 for the Peacock Sherrod building. The issue was brought to the city council last evening and the overcharge was ordered refunded.
The Irish home rule convention reconvened in Dublin on August 8 amid a more sanguine mood since its July 26 adjournment. Delegates expect favorable results from renewed talks and ongoing consultations.
In New York on August 8 cotton futures opened steady with gains of 26 to 88 points. October rose to 26.35 and January to 26.10 before selling pressure pulled several contracts lower, with October at 26.17, December 26.01, January 26.07, and March 2017.
Richmond reports that with only a quarter of the state counted Davis of Loudoun county appears set to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. In Virginia, a Democratic nomination is tantamount to election.
Practically all governors from Pennsylvania to Kansas favored attending the Chicago conference scheduled for August 16, after an invitation from the council of defense issued yesterday. The gathering aims to discuss price regulation for coal amid wartime needs.
The city council passed an ordinance raising poll and property taxes to finance four rooms in the Elm sheet school north wing. The poll rises from 2.35 to 3.50 dollars and the personal property tax per 160 dollars increases from 1.45 to 1.50. The measure aims to fund the upcoming school session for city children.
London says at the southern Russian army’s headquarters General Korniloff declares the first stage of the war is over and the second phase begins today. He rejects surrender, warns against dishonorable peace, and calls for allied help to reorganize railways for wartime. He urges British and French officers to train Russia’s ten million unseasoned troops.
Twenty one of forty seven men tested for the 89 point draft quota were rejected for physical shortcomings at the post office building. Drs Ho B Hiatt W J Jackson and DA Manton conducted the exams. Afternoon tests focus on additional examinations and exemption claims.
Muscogee Oklahoma reports the arrest of S Hlome Spence leader of a three man group blamed for organizing uprisings against the selective draft. Spence, held on conspiracy to obstruct the draft, was arrested in Seminole County by United States Marshal Enloe while free on $5,000 bail under federal indictment.
City council warns owners on improved streets and where curbstones are set to lay concrete sidewalks. Officials say many have failed to comply and police will enforce the ordinance to convey the message to residents.
General Leonard Wood said before leaving for Fayetteville that he would recommend Wilmington as the site. The statement emphasizes Wilmington as the proposed location for a military base with the general travelling to Fayetteville.
Desk Sergeant ER J. Munge of the local police force saw a modest raise when council members boosted his monthly pay from $50 to $60. The change provides a small Christmas-time boost to the department’s lowest paid officer.
Reported yesterday on the Trentino front Austro-Hungarian and Italian patrol clashes with artillery duels as British guns resume bombardments. Berlin quotes a British raid near the Belgian coast with prisoners and a machine gun. Further entente raids and heavy artillery across the Aisne region noted. German gains near the Russo-Rumanian line at Foksham extended by Monday gains.
Mrs. J. W. Yow, 24, died this afternoon at 2 o clock at her Cloverdale home after a three month illness. She is survived by her husband and two young children. No funeral arrangements were set yet. services are expected Friday morning.
The council heard a petition from Mr. Clapp representing property owners for extending the sewer along King Street from Glenn Street to the main line. The project would cost about 500 pounds and was referred to the city manager and city engineer for action.
City officials will investigate several styles of surface sanitary closets to determine an approved model for city use. The aim is a cost effective unit that meets sanitary standards as closely as possible.
The War Department today directed the adjutant general to nominate a successor to Major George L. Peterson, property and disbursing officer, as he is slated for federal service. Governor Bickett was asked for an immediate recommendation.
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