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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
An American fireman aboard the steamship Turino was killed when the vessel was sunk by a German submarine. The report, received by the American embassy, confirms the loss as part of the February 8 news from London.
The North Carolina House debated the Page bill granting counties the option to elect school boards by the people, displacing the Oates education measure on the calendar. Debate ran two hours without a vote before adjourning to Friday. The liquor bill faced uncertainty amid proponent calls for further hearings. The Senate approved a state board of charities empowering supervision of state institutions, while a civil case verdict bill with ten jurors was killed.
The lone survivor of the Belgian relief steamer Lars Kruse has reached Copenhagen. The Reuters report confirms the ship was sunk without warning and all other crew members perished.
News tally shows 60 ships sunk since February 1 blockades with 119043 tons. British liner California, 8692 tons, the largest vessel reported lost, alongside losses including 15 new since Tuesday and one American ship the Mousatonic.
Washington reports show 162 survivors and 41 missing from the California wreck with torpedoing around 10 am Wednesday. Consul Frost notes the Eavestone was destroyed without warning, while officials say no act yet constitutes an overt act of war, but time may bring one. Germany detention of American crew is treated as a misunderstanding and likely will be cleared up.
Washington reports from Lloyds show Germany’s third day of submarine raids achieving the target destruction rate. Total losses reached 27,985 tons, with 56,600 tons over the first two days and a projected 1,000,000 tons monthly target. German naval experts say such an average could starve England into surrender, though British sea-lane defenses are expected to tighten as the campaign continues.
The Federal Trade Commission completed its investigation into the news print paper shortage and will forward the report to Congress. The inquiry covers developments since last summer and notes progress in uniting manufacturers and publishers to ease the supply issue. Peru seeks reparations for the sinking of the Lorон vessel torpedoed in Spanish waters. Berlin instructed to present a written demand to Germany.
London dispatches say Germany is holding Mr. Gerard and all Americans as hostages to secure the return of Count von Bernstorff and many Germans. The American embassy lacks confirmatory advice on Mr. Gerard’s detention, and London’s talk centers on possible consequences.
News editors in Uruguay report government holds cabinet meeting to decide stance on the war in Europe. Uruguayan outlets approve the United States position as the new phase unfolds.
Bolivian foreign minister states Bolivia fully supports the United States position on the Wilson matter. The Reuters dispatch from La Paz notes the formal pledge was made today.
Asheville Feb 8 T M Howerton was named county road engineer by the county commissioners to replace C H Neal who was let go several weeks ago.
High Point Athletic club defeated Lexington locals 32 to 22 at the armory in a spirited exhibition. Hardy starred for High Point with sharp passing and accurate shooting as the locals led from the start and controlled the game throughout. The home team displayed superior teamwork compared with prior efforts.
Spain formally declines to accept President Wilson's suggestion to sever diplomatic relations with Germany. The note was received today at the State Department but not released to the public.
Washington reports France has formally granted safe passage through the allied blockade to Count von Bernstorff and his suite. Similar action is awaited from Great Britain.
All available 6 inch siege guns at West Point were shipped to New York today for use at the forts, marking a mobilization step in coastal defense.
Paris reports a German patrol was captured last night in the Verdun sector by French air force units. The front also saw patrol encounters in other areas.
Nine passenger liners flying entente flags and two American lines plus one Dutch ship patrol the Atlantic between New York and Europe. Most face submarine and mine danger while three British liners are expected but not yet reported. Most aboard are American.
Henry Thomas chief of the southeastern district with several subordinates ordered from Charlotte to Wilmington for special duty over German ships in port. Reports say machinery on some ships at Wilmington damaged. Frank Blacklock transferred from Shadow Lawn detachment to Charlotte.
A 2 15 p m alarm drew the fire department to the Myrtle Desk company on Taylor street where waste material ignited. Fire was quickly put out with very slight damage to the plant and little effect on operations.
Berlin February 8 Overseas News Agency reports the Spanish embassy assumed control of the American embassy affairs in Berlin today.
A suburban town five miles east of Rio de Janeiro disclosed a wireless telegraph station. It was built to communicate with German ships detained in the area, signaling a covert maritime link uncovered by authorities.
London reports the German government will require guarantees that Count von Bernstorff, former Washington ambassador, consuls and German seamen in America may depart before permitting Ambassador Gerard and other Americans to leave Germany. Copenhagen Politiken via Reuter dispatch.
Confidential dispatches from The Hague report that the Netherlands government through the African legation has refused President Wilson's suggestion to follow the United States and sever diplomatic relations with Germany.
In New York trading on February cotton futures showed irregular but narrow moves as political tensions influenced sentiment. March opened 16 points higher, May and other months fluctuated within small ranges, with May easing to 15.58 and overall activity remaining modest into the first hour.
Fresh downturns in wheat spread after California opening prices dropped from the previous session. May futures moved to 1.68 and July to 1.46, with declines of about two cents across the board, signaling a broad setback in prices.
Rain is forecast tonight with colder temperatures in the west central area. Friday will be cloudy and much colder with probable rain in the east portion and winds shifting to a fresh and strong northerly tone.
Lloyds reports the sinking of the British steamer Dauntless with 22 crew. Six crewmen landed. two died and four remain hospitalized.
Queenstown reports the British steamer Turino sunk by a submarine with the crew landed.
Lloyds reports the British steamer Holinside sunk with crew evacuating by boat and captain landed. Additionally the British steamship Hoyne Castle and Swedish steamship Waring are reported sunk in the same period.
B. Terry has been appointed a member of the Guilford County Good Roads association to represent High Point township. The group, recently organized, aims to improve roads countywide. E. P. Wharton of Greensboro serves as president.
In Columbia on February 8, the Richey air tight prohibition bill cleared the house and moved to the senate. It bans importation, storage or possession of any intoxicants in the state except for scientific, sacramental or medical uses.
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