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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1915
Page
8
Christmas day in High Point passed quietly and pleasantly amid a strong business revival. Shoppers filled the streets, the city enjoyed a festive mood with few disturbances, a Christmas tree lit at the Southern station drew crowds, Boy Scouts helped celebrate, and many stores opened only partially.
Berlin reported via London that a non-Austrian source in Vienna says Austria aims to preserve friendly U S ties even at sacrifice and is drafting a reply to the second American note on the Ancona. A settlement and avoided rupture are possible, according to the informant.
The French steamer Ville de La Ciotat was torpedoed without warning in the Mediterranean on December 24 and sunk. Most passengers and crew were rescued, the ministry of marines announced.
The executive committee M A Hoover C W Robinson and Ossie Davis announce the 21st anniversary emancipation celebration for the negro race at High Point Normal and Industrial School on Saturday January 1 1916 at 2 oclock. The program includes chorus prayer Rev G W Morehead president's address A Hoover reading of the emancipation proclamation Marion Maston oration Rev EF L Maddison D D music plantation melody and collection led by George Cress Rev Hairston Watt Brown M G Griffith and D N Moore
Reuters dispatch from British headquarters describes a cheerless Christmas on the western front. Rain and mud gave way to mild afternoon sun as troops shared good meals, avoided large-scale action, played football in rear areas, and sang morale songs amid the grim trench atmosphere.
A fire in a West Houston street storeroom threatened three million rounds of cartridges and thousands of Springfield rifles and revolvers. The flames were checked with only minor losses, according to the Associated Press from New York dated December 27.
An electric motor has been invented to wind many watches daily. The device aims to speed up repair work by replacing manual winding. Separately, seasoning wood expands fibres by about ten percent, equalizing moisture and density.
London reports that Prime Minister Skouloudis will keep the cabinet in power at least until the Greek chamber reassembles on January 24. The premier indicated the body could be convened earlier if events warrant it, while Germans seek a Bulgarian solution in Greek Macedonia.
In Asheville on December 27 L. P. Matton and Fred Fowler, both recently released for the holidays by Governor Craig, were brought to police headquarters. Matton faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge while Fowler is charged with over-indulgence in Christmas cheer and alleged open threats with a pistol during his town visit.
An Oregon inventor patents a hot water bottle design that heats its contents by inserting an incandescent lamp. The device aims to provide a compact portable heat source using a simple electric lamp as the warming element.
Paria reports a Temps military review warns that cannonades could become a more serious conflict on the French front. Vents from the east may allow gas use, with possible targets including Neyon near Paris, Ypres in England lines, and Champagne. Ground conditions and deployment shape enemy plans. The French remain alert along the entire front.
Hot Springs Virginia December 27 Congress will be urged by President Wilson to focus on the administrations national defense program immediately after the Christmas holidays. He desires full debate but wants army and navy bills disposed of promptly to allow start on new programs and to clear calendars for general legislation later in winter.
The death of Mrs. Erie Folsome Perrine, mother of Mrs. Folsome Preston formerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland, was announced in New York. She died late last night at her home in Princeton and was 76 years old.
India reports coal production exceeding 12 million tons per year while plans advance to introduce electrical mining machinery in its coal fields. The move aims to boost efficiency and safety across major mining regions.
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