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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
12
The 1915 dispatch notes deep public concern over President Wilson’s remarks on hyphenated Americans. It cites his call to enact federal laws to crush disloyalty and plots affecting national life and neutrality, urging swift action to preserve honor and self-respect.
The article notes sharp divides over what constitutes adequate defense. It argues that once factions agree on the meaning of adequate, further disagreements would end.
New York reports a steady to lower start in cotton futures with active months down 3 to 4 points from yesterday’s close. Prices touched December 12.52 January 12.65 March 12.91 May 13.05 July 13.17 as declines extended to 15 17 points from prior highs.
Heavy selling erupted last night and continued today after early gains. Futures opened with mixed quotes, May and December maturities fluctuated before slipping well under the prior day's finish.
London reports from Nov 25 that after a lull last May, German air activity has increased with over 200 battles against British aviators. Sixteen German planes were downed as the Germans test new battleplane concepts, including twin-bodied multi engine craft and fast single engine scouts. The German aim is to draw enemy planes over German lines to maximize losses while sustaining few own.
London papers mark the London Gazette's 250th birthday as the official government journal remains scarce yet influential. Published Tuesdays and Fridays with wartime supplements, its notices often appear verbatim in daily papers. Origins trace to Charles I era with debated start dates.
London reports Kirkwall in Orkney, population under 4,000, now famed for harbor where about 250 captured ships lie. The town, 26 miles north of John o Groats, features cathedral, palace, and castle, with Norse influenced place names and remnants of ancient rule noted.
Temple leaders elect themselves to treasurer posts and discuss a new North Carolina temple charter at the Imperial Shrine meeting. A large class initiated, banquet at 6, parade at 7 led by Chief Horace Moore with the Oasis Patrol band. Captain James H. Crowley of Charlotte dies in Philadelphia during a visit.
Berlin reports Germany plans to breed silkworms domestically to save the forty million dollars yearly spent on importing raw silk. Experiments indicate comfrey supports silkworms, producing stronger, shinier silk than mulberry fed worms. Officials worry worms may degrade when brought into Germany.
Shriners gathered in Charlotte in large numbers with an auto parade and flag decorated cars. Oasis temple to send four representatives to Buffalo for the Imperial council session, as Potentate Dabbs led the business meeting. Officers for the coming year named include S. H. Green of Monroe as potentate and J. E. Cameron of Fayetteville as chief rabban.
Newton mourns the death of former sheriff M. J. Rowe after two years of poor health. Funeral held at his home with Rev. Walter W. Rowe presiding. Interment in Eastview Cemetery. Survived by wife and six children including Dr. Herbert E. Rowe and Mrs. S. L. Rhyne of Newton, Dr. Robert H. Rowe of Bessemer City, Mrs. W. R. Rowe of Columbia, Mildred Rowe, and Mrs. W. R. Weaver of Philadelphia.
In a chamber of deputies statement minister of the treasury Pailo Carcano reported the 1914 15 budget ended with a deficit of 567 million dollars. The 1915 16 budget showed a surplus of 243.4 million dollars after accounting for war loans emission.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy to nasal congestion and throat irritation. It claims the product clears air passages, stops hawking and snuffling, and relieves nighttime breathing difficulties, urging readers to obtain a small bottle from their druggist.
Cambridge University Library announces the acquisition of a 1167 Li Tang Yuan complete works volume printed from blocks. The China graduate donor note marks it as the library’s oldest printed book, 37 years earlier than its prior earliest.
Christmas shopping relief offered by a parcels post sale in the old post office building. The event is set for Friday with emphasis on affordable gifts and convenient parcel services.
The Tenth district meeting of the Knights of Pythias will be held in Greensboro on Friday night. Delegates from High Point, Greensboro, Liberty, Ramseur, Kidsville, Spray, and Siler City are expected along with High Point participants Rev L A Blackwelder Col D T Milton and Messrs Teeter Hoton and Stamey. Dr McAn ally and Rev J M Hilliard are candidates. The Greensboro lodge No 80 hosts with J G Baird of Charlotte grand chancellor delivering an address expected to be notable. A quip about gender roles closes the item.
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