14 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
1
German and Austrian officials report unease over the Russian situation. Some Berlin papers call the demobilization order a sham as conferences on future policy proceed. Rioting in Petrograd, with many killed, and uncertain fate of prisoners worry Berlin and Vienna.
A peace debate is due to begin February 21 in the German Reichstag. Chancellor von Hertling will discuss the peace treaty with the Ukrainian government and respond to recent speeches by President Wilson, Premier Lloyd George, and Premier Orlando.
Washington February 14 A one billion dollar urgent deficiency appropriation bill the largest of its kind in congress history was favorably reported to the house today by Chairman Shirley of the appropriations committee. Consideration of the bill to meet immediate needs of war navy and other departments is set to begin in the house tomorrow.
Paris reports that American batteries joined the French artillery bombardment during a large Champagne raid. The assistance from American gunners is noted as effective, marking the first acknowledged American battery involvement on the Champagne front.
The final class of High Point township draft registrants in division A of class one were examined at the post office this morning. Most were accepted for service, with others awaiting board review in Greensboro. Some deferred cases are pending, and future examinations may occur if Congress expands the draft age to include those 21 since last June.
Citizens say the principal roads into the city and many streets are nearly impassable and need dragging or scraping. With drier weather mud has firmed but several inches remain on traveled routes making travel uncomfortable for farmers and residents alike. A drag was used last winter with good results and is again suggested for clay and earth streets to level them and allow traffic.
Sir George Sleight, native of Cleethorpes and New Years Honours list member, recalls earning cockles as a boy to buy a donkey and cart, then selling cables, later starting a fish-dock business and rising to become one of the world's largest individual steamship owners and a reputed millionaire.
Mrs. Sallie Ellis died early Saturday at her Advance home. She was widely known in the area and wife of the late W. R. Ellis long serving clerk of court in Davie county. Survived by one daughter two grandchildren and numerous nieces including Mrs. H. A. Oakes of this city. Funeral services were held at Elviville with interment beside her husband.
President Wilson ordered Attorney General to lead a joint probe with the Shipping Board into Hog Island shipyard contracts amid charges of misused funds. The inquiry targets about 42 million dollars and involves American International Corp led by Frank A Vanderlip. Balls and Hurley direct management reforms.
Washington February 14 Investigation of the nations food situation with reference to wheat and meat was begun today by the senate agricultural committee A S Sykes of Ida Grove Iowa president of the Corn Belt Meat Breeders association told the committee breeders faced wartime difficulties chiefly inability to obtain cars to ship stock to markets He said stock breeders in the corn belt of Iowa and adjacent states lose feed and face waste while waiting for delayed rolling stock
Washington reports that men to complete the first draft beginning February 23 will not finish in five days and will extend into March. A new movement will start March 4 moving 10,077 men to Fort Ogethorpe Georgia and Camp Funston Kansas. Elimination of resales of wheat mill feed is announced after a two day conference with industry and the food administration. Retailers will be limited to fair profits through licensed dealer supply controls.
Wilmington business interests have organized a $500000 trust company to attract an industrial plant to the city. The project is expected to create an annual payroll of about $2000000, boosting the local economy.
German ace Max Immelmann died during a specially staged aerial duel with Captain Ball of Britain. The pair met above German trenches as both sides halted fire. Ball opened fire, his craft exploded, and Ball later perished after a separate combat days later.
Local Food Administrator Carter Dalton warns wholesalers and millers have no flour and retailer supplies are very small. He urges city and section residents to conserve every way until shipments arrive.
Carter Dallon food administrator reports no wheat flour from local millers or wholesalers and warns retailers to limit purchases to 24 pounds per customer. Two cars of flour are en route while millers seek remote supplies to avert shortages as merchants cooperate to stretch existing stock.
New York reports continued nervousness and irregularity in the cotton market with light volume. May futures opened at 20.54, up eight points from last night, while March deliveries saw scattered liquidations. Cotton futures opened steady with March 30.05, May 20.52, June 20.00, October 27.98, and December 27.70.
Baltimore authorities report that 200 carpenters and joiners at Bethlehem Steel Sparrow Point and Baltimore Dry Docks failed to report to work today. Company officials offered no stated demands and said leaders would not discuss reasons beyond a claim that "they know about it in Washington."
Cora Blake sued the North Carolina Public Service Company claiming injuries from a street car accident. The Greensboro trial ended with a verdict finding the company not negligent. Attorneys C. C. Earnhardt and Julias C. Smith defended the company, while L. B. Williams represented the plaintiff.
Washington February 14. The lake steamship lines operated by railroads were placed under the supervision of W T Pleasants of New York president of the Geneva Steamship company as manager of the marine section of the railroad administration.
James K. Hackett, actor and manager, named general director of amusements for the Knights of Columbus war activities committee. He will organize training camp and naval station dramatic talent and oversee plays in recreation buildings operated by the Knights of Columbus.
Washington reports say Senator Chamberlain's New York speech claiming the military machine had broken down fed enemy morale and may have caused recent strike disturbances in Austria and Germany. Senator James of Kentucky defended the administration war record and criticized Chamberlain's remarks as unjustified and comforting to the enemy.
The Hague dispatch notes a semi official Berlin paper discussing President Wilsons latest message. It says Wilson does not wish to interfere in European disputes yet questions linger over his other statements on disputed points. The piece urges a return to the Monroe doctrine and warns of a peace that would tyranny of England and the United States. Germany and its allies express willingness to fight until terms meet their needs.
Local shops report reduced Valentine stock with narrower varieties from plain to comic cards. Observers cite shipping bottlenecks and wartime spending curbs as factors, noting former display space now allocated to other merchandise. The day is described as no longer the same non essential tradition.
Havre France Feb 14 The Belgian government reports ongoing deportations by German forces despite German denials. In recent weeks 2700 Belgians were taken from Lokeren in Flanders.
Washington February 14 reports January cotton consumption at 524 083 running bales and six months ending January at 1 661 544 running bales.
Amsterdam reports mixed reactions to President Wilson's latest address. Viennese papers view it as calmer but of little note for changing Austria Hungary policy. Others applaud Czernin’s stance while warning against disunity with Germany and Versailles alignment.
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice former British ambassador to the United States died at 1 o clock this morning in Government House Ottawa. Lady Spring-Rice and his children Anthony and Betty were with him. He passed away in his sleep after illness worsened overnight. Funeral services will be held Saturday and burial will be in Ottawa.
Raleigh February meeting of the Farmers Institute pledges loyalty to the government in conservation of food and fuel. It supports the Liberty Bond War Stamp drive and other wartime measures. Representatives from nearly every county attend as the institute discusses food production and club work.
In Paris, M. Mornet leading the treason case against Belo Parks faced interruption as he repeatedly urged the court to impose a death sentence. The defense contends with the dramatic demand and the proceedings continue.
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