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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
4
An Associated Press byline and credits appear with editing and business staff mentions. The snippet notes telephone connections and a post office classification, indicating a wartime or early 20th century press context in High Point, North Carolina.
San Antonio ramps up a spring mosquito campaign by preparing municipal bat roosts. One bat can eat about 1,000 mosquitoes per night, and officials say they have enough bats to curb the skeeter population. The piece also touches on New Jersey bat projects, U S Mexican policy talk, and a weather outlook for the next 40 days.
President Wilson declares the United States ready for immediate war in navy matters and stresses preparedness. He says the fleet has an unprecedented organization and that the army is too small for peace. A 9,000 crowd in Milwaukee cheers his commitment to peace and readiness.
The cotton market opened firm in advance of 6 to 13 points with Liverpool cables lifting prices. May touched 12.05 and October 12.22 after the call, while March 11.78, May 12.00, July 12.17, October 12.20 and December 12.54. Despite some selling, the overall list held above prior close.
A marked improvement hit the New York stock market in early trading led by United States Steel which opened at 30 and climbed to 51 4, a peak gain of 1 4. War shares metals and oils climbed 1 to 2 points with Crucible Steel up 5 and Bethlehem Steel up five to 455. Rails rose more modestly.
Chicago traders faced renewed wheat weakness as Liverpool quotes drifted lower and estimates showed world visible supply likely to surpass all previous records. The session opened with mixed moves for May and July contracts, edged higher briefly, then retreated under broad selling pressure.
Continued report states Germany will argue the captured ship is a German auxiliary cruiser. The vessel Appam, entering port, flew a German war ensign rather than a British flag, supporting the German claim.
Custom Collector Hamilton in Norfolk reports to the Treasury that the German prize steamer Appam reached Hampton Roads this morning as a prisoner of war. The case is referred to the State Department to determine the vessel status.
The Appam sailed from Dakar to Plymouth on January 11 and lost wireless contact four days out. A Hull report on January 25 said a life boat with Appam on its stern was seen at sea January 6, raising fears of a storm or German submarine. A second dispatch notes the British steamer Appam was captured near the Canary Islands by a heavily armed small steamer around January 1.
A plea urging High Point residents to approve street bonds to improve mudfilled streets. It argues improved roads will elevate city appearance, attract investment, raise property values, and boost schools while reducing repair costs and health risks. Zera Mae Foster signs the appeal.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Whitman Hedrick were conducted at 11 this morning at Prospect Church. She died Monday at 3 from a brief illness at age 54, leaving a husband and seven children. burial followed in Prospect Cemetery.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs James Southern of South Main street died yesterday afternoon of pneumonia in Winston for burial. The remains were carried to near grave.
Critics hail The Cheat as the month’s premier feature noting its lack of conventional sympathetic leads. The piece emphasizes the East versus West conflict, branding and courtroom drama, and praises the director’s skill in awakening swift yet gradual audience interest.
Multiple physicians praise D. D. D. as a near specific for eczema and related skin conditions. Dr. Gabbert of Caldwell, Kansas, claims it reaches most cases and cures them, while Dr. Holmes, Richardson, and others endorse its soothing effects. Druggists advertise the remedy at 25c, 50c, and $1.00 with a money back guarantee.
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