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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
1
In New York on December 18 Congo the baby hippopotamus shows devotion to his mother Mrs Murphy. Head keeper Bill Snyder cannot tempt Congo with food or toys. Despite attempts, Congo remains outside the tank and refuses to be lured in as keepers ponder next steps.
A month-old girl was left on the porch of Mr and Mrs Hassell on Tomlinson street in Greensboro. An elderly couple, Anderson Hudson and Mary Hudson, both white and near Grenwood sanitarium, are in custody after confessing to the act. Police search for the mother or parents continues as the couple keeps the child. The Hudsons say the infant was given to them by an unknown motorist who placed the baby in the woman’s arms and left.
Government census data show Winston-Salem leading North Carolina in finished product value, with Durham second and Charlotte third. High Point ranks fourth, ahead of Greensboro, and its finish totals 5,931,761 dollars versus Greensboro’s 3,464,328. The Industrial department of the Commercial club notes the survey and mentions other cities like Asheville and Wilmington. Also, President and Mrs. Wilson celebrate their first wedding anniversary with a family dinner planned.
Rain in the east and freezing mix in the west tonight. Tuesday brings fair skies and cooler temperatures with strong winds shifting from east to northwest.
On December 20 voters in High Point township will decide whether to issue 19 bonds totaling 25 060 to fund an extension of the Carolina and Yadkin River railway from Denton to Norfolk Southern. If approved, bonds are exchangeable for 25 000 in stock once trains operate, with the goal of creating five competing routes to major cities and improving freight and passenger service.
Washington December 18 Major General Scott chief of staff told the senate military committee the army staff recommends discarding the volunteer system in favor of universal training and service. He said universal training would be democratic reliable economical and efficient and would prepare the nation before war arrives. He warned the volunteer system is extravagant and dangerous and cited lessons from Mexico and Europe. He estimated future war needs of 1 500 000 trained troops ready at outbreak and another 1 500 000 to follow within days.
Paris reports from the war office that French forces have captured 11587 German prisoners on the Nerdun front since December 15. The tally reflects rapid advances as fighting continues across occupied zones.
Camp Fire Girls report contributions totaling 14.53 from first ward and 14.58 bringing the Community Christmas tree fund to 28.78. The Boy Scouts will secure the tree at the vacant lot opposite the Southern station and decorate it. The Camp Fire Girls will continue soliciting funds and the Woman's Club music department will host the program on Saturday at 7:30. Gifts to the poor will be distributed Saturday morning.
The Friends church held four lively services yesterday with strong Bible school interest. Rev Kit trell spoke on Christ's second coming at 11. Some conversions occurred at the afternoon women's meeting while the men's session met at the Presbyterian church. At 7 30 the preacher's theme was Hiding From God with definite decisions for Christ. Miss Margaret Mast sang at each service and attendance was capacity. Evening services continue at 7 30 with all invited.
The peace notes of the central powers were handed to the government today by American Ambassador VPage. Dee, 18, is noted among the signatories and observers. The exchange marks a significant step in wartime diplomacy.
Premier Lloyd George showed improvement and his secretary said he would make a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
German statement says fighting intensity eased in Romania with Von Mackensen’s advance beyond Buzeu lines and a new Entente front proposed at Rimnik Sarat. Romanian army reportedly withdrawn for regrouping under Russian protection as Russians prepare to defend Rimnik Sarat. Paris notes a strong German counterattack near Verdun with limited French gains and counts 1,385 French prisoners along with 115 cannons, 700 machine guns and 44 trench bombers.
Chicago trading floor reacts to rumors of a January peace conference and a 90 day war end. Wheat futures fell early with May slipping to about 1.6144 and July near 1.3634 before a partial recovery, leaving some contracts with modest gains.
The department of agriculture announced that winter wheat was sown this fall over an estimated 4,096,006 acres, up 87,000 acres from the revised 1915 fall figure. December conditions stood at 85.7 percent of normal, compared with 87.7 percent last year.
North Carolina leaders urge congressmen and senators to relieve the third regiment at El Paso from border policing. J W Dunn of the Reidsville Commercial and Agricultural Association spearheads a letter campaign, warning of wholesale desertions if troops remain tied to policing duties until Christmas.
Decisive Mexican American joint commission session focuses on Carranza's decision regarding the Atlantic City protocol. A flat rejection risks dissolution. minor changes may extend talks briefly. U.S. side warns against reopening major issues including troop withdrawal from Chihuahua.
New York trading opened with the cotton market steady and gains of 3 to 16 points on the first trades. Present crop portions rose 9 to 16 points, with some liquidation absorbed on 7 point pullbacks. January around 18.49 and May near 18.50 late in the hour, with Dec 17.99, January 15.06, March 18.30, May 18.46, July 18.52, October 16.65.
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