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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
6
Florida produce sellers warn grocers nationwide that a recent cold snap ruined crops from tomatoes to lettuce. The letter dated February 5 says peppers eggplants squash and celery are heavily damaged with 30 to 60 days needed to regrow, while oranges and grapefruit crops were killed. Only prepicked tomatoes remain saleable.
London reports the launch of the Naval and Military War Pensions and Welfare league to secure fair pensions and prevent abuse. Led by J M Hogge the group plans universal membership for soldiers sailors and dependents and aims to press Parliament for better pension scales and care for disabled and motherless families.
Peking reports a German note on February 1 renewing unrestricted submarine warfare. The Chinese foreign minister condemns the measures as violative of international law and warns that China will sever diplomatic relations if the protest is ineffective.
The Federal Shipping Board asked President Wilson to turn over idle army transports for coastwise service between Atlantic and Pacific routes via the Panama Canal. Obsolete foreign built ships Crook and Meade are eyed for transfer while the army appropriations bill may already authorize such use.
London reports a sailor received five years in prison for setting fire to barley worth 400 dollars. The court warned that wasting food amid strict supplies will bring harsh penalties.
Havana reports about 30 men from the seventh and eighth infantry companies at Camp Columbia near Marianao revolted and escaped with their arms. Troops are pursuing. In Havana province Commander Jose Castillo was killed as troops dispersed rebels, allegedly led by Castillo. In Santa Clara province two small rebel groups are being hunted ahead of February 14 elections. Many civilians and some soldiers have been arrested. The government says it is taking all precautions to maintain order.
A Madrid despatch to Ha vas agency cites El Liberal publishing Corunna letter claiming the German steamer Belgrano is interned in that port as a center of espionage. The vessel reportedly carries wireless gear and has conducted several nighttime sorties.
William J. Bryan is expected to be the principal speaker at an anti-war demonstration in Washington Monday night under the Emergency Peace Federation. Announcement came from New York.
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T. E. Wagner announces disposal of his interest in the Brown and Wagner case to L. A. Brown and states he is not liable for any debts contracted after February 1. L. A. Brown is named in the notice.
The Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease formed in New York City argues heart disease is largely preventable and controllable. It cites higher deaths from heart disease than cancer or tuberculosis and stresses preventing infectious cardiac cases, outdoor activity, sleep, ventilation, and avoiding harmful habits. Vocational training is highlighted as beneficial for crippled hearts under supervision.
In Chile many cities held events this week to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chilean independence. A major observance will occur Monday with the centennial of the Battle of Chacabuco in the Andes passes where forces led by Gen. Jose de San Martin and Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins secured victory and drove Spanish troops toward Peru.
The Southern railway issues a new rule book stressing courtesy as rule No 1 for ticket and baggageman conductors and train crews. It says railroads are public servants and success hinges on courteous treatment of the public and helpful, informed responses to questions.
Miss Sallie Theresia Dorsett aged ? died yesterday afternoon at 1 30 at her home. Funeral services were held at Green Street Baptist Church at 2 o clock conducted by Rev J M Hilliard and Rev Sylvester Newlin. She is survived by her parents four brothers and two sisters. She had been a faithful member of Green Street Baptist Church for 12 years.
A Terre Haute mother writes of Vicks VapoRub easing her two sons’ croup and colds. She reports relief, better sleep, and safety with external use on a child aged nineteen months to three and a half years. Product sizes 25, 50 cents, or $1.00.
The British steamer Sallagh was sunk by a submarine. One engineer killed and two men wounded by gunfire. Crew spent hours in boats before rescue. Lloyd's reports the Italian bark Luigi nag of 1700 tons aground with a total loss. the captain and 10 men were lost, five men saved.
A reader, 43 from Angela LA, says kidney pain left after taking Foley Kidney Pills restoring vitality once felt at age 21. Advertisement notes 50c and $1.00 sizes via Mann Drug Co.
London reports a British torpedo boat destroyer of an older type struck a mine in the British Channel Thursday night and sank. All officers and most of the crew were lost, with only five survivors.
J Townes Holleman once cashier at the Bank of Anderson pled guilty to breach of trust after seven years missing. He faced two years in the state penitentiary or an equal term on Anderson county roads for the defalcation charge of thirty five thousand dollars.
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