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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
7
Craig’s estimate sparks a stir as figures are questioned and debated by officials and observers. The discrepancy prompts a review and calls for clarity on the projected costs and supporting data.
A New York City case centers on Charles Crump 62, a Williamsburg organist and real estate owner who vanished January 9 after leaving De Witt Memorial Church. His wife and friends fear murder after he carried hundreds of dollars they say he planned to deposit next day. Local detectives and police are investigating possible robbery and foul play.
London February 1 A Kiel canal linking the Clyde and Forth was discussed before the Royal Colonial Institute as a necessary naval measure. It would open naval communications between Scotland east and west coasts, shield ships from submarines near scattered islands, and place Clyde shipyards at the disposal of the North Sea fleet.
Pennsyl vania Railroad announces operating income up 12,769,860 dollars east lines and 9,457,007 dollars west lines in 1915 compared with 1914. Philadelphia dispatch notes the figures reflect a substantial year over year gain.
Reuben Oscar Everett of Durham ends speculation on a run for attorney general and announces he will not seek the post. The move shifts the field toward Thomas H. Calvert, the present assistant attorney general from the east, who gains counties Everett would have contested. The discussion centers on an income tax treatise Craven is drafting with Edwards and Broughton.
Gen Tomas Ornelas longtime commandant who fled to El Paso was seized from a Mexican Central train at Laguna north of Chihuahua City by an armed squad and killed. Reports say the passengers including Americans were robbed but not harmed as the train reached Chihuahua City late Monday after departing Juarez on Sunday.
London reports a thousand curates petitioned the Bishop of London to allow them to serve as chaplains and stretcher bearers or wear Khaki in combat. The bishop offered to help them serve while remaining noncombatants despite clerical opposition from all Anglican bishops. Nonconformist ministers have already joined the ranks.
City council calls a bond election in High Point North Carolina for March 7 1916. Voters will decide on issuing fifty thousand dollars in bonds. Balloting occurs in all wards of the city after the first Monday of March.
Train schedule list shows No 136 at 12 15 p m No 134 at 5 40 p m No 142 at 7 05 am from Asheboro.
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