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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
4
New York lawyer Mrs Jerace Humiston is accused of conspiring to trap Army guards at a New York camp. She sent a man and a 16 year old girl to pose as a couple to obtain evidence and promote a sensational tale. Military police arrested the pair and the case raises bar association questions.
Reports to the American Railway Association show November 1 excess car orders totaling 140012, up 25104 from last year. 77 railroads cut delays by raising average freight loading from 11.61% to 15.827 tons, moving 57980 cars. if July rates held, 683289 extra cars would be needed.
Greenville December 4. Announcement from Camp Sevier headquarters states the quarantine started November 17 will be lifted Friday if no unforeseen developments occur. Medical authorities praise the rapid improvement in disease conditions and commend the camp staff for handling the measles situation.
London reported an official announcement last night declaring that East Africa has been completely cleared of the enemy. The statement underscores a major Allied success in the African theater.
The Naval Reserve in Newport Rhode Island seeks 20 new recruits as a widespread war effort expands. The force offers diverse ratings from carpentry and mechanics to cooks and musicians, with direct enrollments possible at Newport or other district locations. Immediate action urged to avoid missing a rare opportunity.
Anonymous verse imagines a world war threat from the Kaiser and Edison’s patent, warning of submarines and Zeppelins. The section also lists a boxing match, Jo Smith versus Harry Greb, a 10 round bout at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
The War Office reports continued heavy artillery fighting from Asiago plateau toward the Piave with no major infantry action. Enemy forces on Trem Monte Climone road to Nos Valley were shelled and dispersed. A surprise party reached Hill 1549 but could not hold it amid intense fire.
The notice details changes effective December 9 1917 for trains leaving High Point North Carolina. It lists departure times for Nos 30 32 36 38 and corresponding arrivals including No 142 arriving at High Point at 7 05 am and No 136 at 12 20 pm and other trains to New York Birmingham Augusta Richmond and New Orleans with varied times and Sundays exceptions.
An advertisement urging women to request "Relief" to address irregular or delayed use of Triumph Pills. It claims safety and dependability, notes the product is not sold in drug stores, and directs readers to write to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin for particulars and a free address to obtain information.
Having qualified as executor of Annie Pitts on October 13 1917 this notice asks all creditors to present claims within twelve months or be barred. Debtors must pay promptly. October 15 1917 Frewood Con executor of estate of Annie Pitts
Beginning today a large lot of ribbon at and below cost at Loflin's Millinery and Jewelry.
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