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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
1
The Washington government sends new guidance from the Associated Press on the status of Americans held abroad as officials await further word. No details on locations or charges are provided in the fragment.
Washington reports officials admit the note originated in Germany as a severe cold wave grips New York City. The Feb. 12 dispatch notes sharp denial of hints about the source.
Officials announced that negotiations with Germany are not possible while a ruthless submarine campaign continues. They view Germany’s Swiss‑minister offer as an attempt to cloud the issue and weaken the British position, noting Germany acted without Polish or American input. In New York, ice blocks navigation as the Hudson freezes for miles.
Kentucky observes Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with state holiday closures and church addresses as Louisville marks the occasion. In Cumberland Gap, Lincoln Memorial university hosts a 20th anniversary celebration with remarks urging youths to pursue education and perseverance. A political climate in High Point heats up as proposed city charter amendments prompt a partisan election setup in March. Meanwhile a Kenwood hotel fire in Minneapolis leaves at least 13 dead with many injured and uncertain totals.
Berlin Feb 12 Foreign Secretary Zimmerman said he asked Switzerland to inquire in Washington on the status of the crews of German ships seized by the American port raider. Pending reply 72 Americans aboard the Yarrowdale are detained in Germany awaiting release.
Washington Feb 12 P A B Frank president of International Mercyatile marine filed formal application to the navy department for guns to arm the passenger liners of the American Line. The Navy has old models 8 inch to 6 inch rifles but not enough for all ships or merchant vessels and faces difficulty supplying trained crews due to training and manpower constraints.
Mrs Victor F Eanes stood trial in Atlanta on charges of larceny after trust involving about 3000 dollars from Beatrice and Eloise Nelms of Alabama They had previously been acquitted in San Antonio of killing Beatrice and Eloise Nelms The trial notes Mrs Innes ill with tuberculosis Victor Innes was convicted and sentenced to seven years and his conviction was upheld by the state Supreme Court
London reports on February 2 that the British steamship Netherlee has sunk, with details released by Lloyd's. The loss raises questions about the vessel's voyage and the status of crew and cargo.
Raleigh February 12. A bone dry bill introduced in the senate by Jonas of Lincoln would outlaw alcohol as commerce even for sacramental use while allowing personal use and medical allowances of two quarts monthly. It is not a party matter, four Republicans joined, as the chamber debated prohibition frames. The senate killed a bill on private examinations of married women amid Chief Justice Clark dissents.
Signal Quartermaster Leo H. Liksich of the United States Coast Guard will receive a gold medal from the Sons of the Revolution for subduing a man who wiped his hands on the National flag in New York. The award, offered by Robert R. Bennett in memory of his son Tracy William Bennett, was accepted by the society’s board and will be presented in a ceremony at Fraunces Tavern with Major General Leonard Wood leading the committee.
Fair and continued cold to night with Jamesday expected to bring rising temperatures. Fresh to strong northeast winds blow along the coast.
The thermometer in Cleveland hit ten degrees below zero today marking the coldest day since February 10 1883 when it fell to 16 below. The frigid spell underscores an ongoing extreme winter condition affecting residents and regular activities.
Saratoga New York reports a temperature of 40 degrees below zero marking the coldest day of the winter as residents endure the deep freeze.
The British steamer Netherlee, 4 227 tons, is reported sunk today as part of Germanys submarine campaign. Total tonnage for the period rises to 4 968 with two additional email steamers. British forces push near the Somme gaining over three quarters of a mile in the Ancre area while Berlin cites a series of attacks repulsed but trenches held. French raids on the western front occur with several reported success. On the Russian front only outposts and small force actions are noted.
General Carranza sent a note to the United States Argentina Brazil and Chile and all neutral nations requesting they join an agreement to prohibit export of foodstuffs and munitions of war to belligerent countries.
Official reports from American Minister Stovall in Bern state that Gerard former ambassador and his party arrived in Zurich Switzerland. The dispatch adds nothing new beyond prior published information.
New York on February 12 reported a temperature three degrees below or above zero at 7 30 am marking the coldest spell of the season. The forecast predicted warmer conditions later.
The national capital marks Abraham Lincoln's birthday with events in Congress and schools. Tonight, former Speaker Cannon will speak on "Reminiscences of Lincoln," described as the only current congressman with intimate ties to Lincoln.
Ignacio Bonillas, a Carranza representative on the Mexican American commission, is named ambassador from Mexico to the United States. He is currently at Palm Beach and is expected to travel here to present credentials, aligning with Henry P. Fletcher's reception by Mexico.
J. A. Trent, an experienced registered pharmacist formerly with J. P. Stowe and company in Charlotte, has accepted a post with the J. A. Hart Drug company and began his duties today. He comes highly recommended as a capable prescription mixer for the store.
The freighter Owego, a 2500 ton general cargo ship, sailed from New York last night bound for Genoa. Her master and many crew are American as nations press for war safety.
The Chicago board of trade and U S grain organizations were closed today in observance of Lincoln's birthday.
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