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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
Washington August 16 text of Pope Benedicts peace note shows no change from the outline. Armament reduction freedom of the seas arbitration settlement and no retaliatory postwar economic strife. Allies likely to reject the form while moves to block senate peace debate gain momentum.
London reports wounded American soldiers from the western front have just arrived at the Bath hospital, according to the Daily News.
Washington reports no information from the war or navy departments about alleged American troop injuries on the western front. An official statement will be issued promptly when details are received, if not conflicting with military interests.
Senator Vardaman told the senate that the present war is a quarrel between rulers, instigated by commercial bandits and a reproach to Christian civilization. He denounced the draft as un American and unconstitutional and said the president erred in calling negroes to the army. He argued the war pits rulers, with masses as pawns, rather than being a workers conflict.
Paris reports a weekly shipping loss list noting one steamer over 600 tons and three smaller vessels sunk in the week ending August 12. Five French ships were attacked unsuccessfully while LOLO arrivals stood at 1 and 1028 clearances at French ports.
Local exemption board rejected five exemption requests including four based on dependents and one on religious belief. One man was certified to the district board for failure to appear. A total of 56 exemptions are now in, with 33 more needed to reach the 89 local quota for the draft army.
O A Wirkman, a prominent local businessman, has bought the old Methodist church on East Washington and plans converting it into a modern theater. The project includes adding a balcony and extending the rear for a large stage, with several thousand dollars to be spent. Work will begin early next spring to provide a conveniently located venue for traveling shows.
Large crowds attended a Green Street Baptist Church meeting last evening to hear supply pastor Rev. Walter E. Rodgers. One baptism added to the church. singing led by Rodgers praised as a highlight. Tonight’s sermon is “Vines and Branches” at 7 o clock and tomorrow’s is “God’s Picture of a Lost Name.” City residents are invited to attend through next week.
Washington August 16 The complete plan of army reorganization is published detailing divisions to armies and the European standard division structure. It sets up 19 006 men per regular division with 612 man training battalions and assigns numbers up to 75 for national guard and 91 for national army divisions.
Greenville—Company M Durham third North Carolina Infantry arrived and formed camp at Camp Sevier today. A radio company from Sylva North Carolina, a unit of the field signal battalion, arrived last night.
H Harris and brother purchased a vacant Washington Street lot east of their building and plan a brick three story business block. The project, costing several thousand dollars, will be erected soon after the purchase was finalized this week.
Washington August 16 Senate debate on the war tax bill resumed with leaders hopeful of quick progress. A halt had followed yesterday's lengthy speeches on unrelated subjects but officials say the schedule remains on track for action within another week.
In St Louis today many delegates and visitors arrived to attend the sixty second general convention of the Roman Catholic Central Verein. Delegates come from states across the Mississippi valley. A main feature will be the silver jubilee celebration of the Catholic Union of Missouri during the four day program.
King George and Admiral Beatty, Commander in Chief of the Grand Fleet, toured a battleship deck during a recent inspection tour by the British monarch.
In Washington on August 16 police officials removed two banners addressed to Kaiser Wilhelm from suffragists gathered before the White House. About 50 officers patrolled the area to keep crowds moving and stop autos, while a regular suffrage banner was protected. Earlier, four banners were torn from the women as they left for the White House.
City officials announce a combined homecoming and kirmess in High Point in late September or early October. The event, under the High Point Merchants' association and Woman's Club, will feature livestock displays, food storage exhibits, street parades, and district fair exhibits. Members from the Merchants' association and Woman's club meet tomorrow to finalize plans inviting all former residents to attend.
Four High Point youths who trained at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia for three months returned home with commissions in the United States Army Reserve Corps. Charles Matton and Lawrence Matton received first and second lieutenants, Hal D Lingram and Bruce Carraway became second lieutenants in the quartermaster corps. They will stay two weeks with their parents before proceeding to cantonments to train others for service in Europe.
Henry R. Andrews aged 65 of High Point died yesterday at 8. He is survived by his widow three sons W R Andrews E H Andrews and T P Andrews and two daughters Miss Burtis Andrews and Mrs Hattie Gentry. The funeral will be held at his home 106 Campbell street then at First Baptist church with Rev J M Hillard and interment at Oakdale Cemetery Friday at 3 oclock.
British and French forces attack in Belgium and along the Aisne and Ypres sectors. British gains near Lens and Hill 70 hold against German counterattacks as French progress on the Aisne and Steenstrate to Dixmude corridor. American wounded arrive at Bath hospital as training camps report all soldiers reviewed.
Washington on August 16 the national advisory board presented to Secretary McAdoo a detailed advertising plan for the next issue of the Liberty Loan bond. It proposes publicity across newspapers and other media costing between 1 million and 2 billion dollars and recommends adoption.
British troops and Allied forces attacked German positions on a wide front west and north of Ypres, Belgium. The official report from Feldmarschall Haig notes progress being made as operations continue.
Scout John Carroll calls a championship game between the High Point township team and Highland Mills. Mechanicsville hosts the Saturday afternoon clash as Carroll vows a decisive win with a pitcher borrowed from the buck privates. The crowd awaits a redemption after a prior trimming by High Point Mills.
Vienna reports four tons of explosives were dropped on the Venice maritime arsenal. The war office statement says several conflagrations were caused and details on casualties or damage were issued.
The readable portion shows fragmented notes on cotton tariffs and political or economic figures. Names, dates, and clear events are not discernible, leaving only partial references to tariffs, nervousness, and a decline trend.
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