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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
6
North Carolina lieutenant governor Flisha L Daughtridge launches a campaign headquarters in Raleigh as he seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. The Supreme court moves quickly on appeals in a Nash county nuisance case and the Warren Christmas case looms for Governor Craig with a potential death penalty setup.
Salisbury February 17. Rowan Superior Court disposed of cases tied to the Cleveland bank failure. J. T. Williamson pleaded nolo contendere. judgment suspended on paying costs after settling debts to the bank and sureties. Rosey Cook stands charged with murder of Ramewell Jeffreys at Granite Quarry. co defendant George Robertson charged with firing a shot. Johnson County cases postponed until Robertson is captured.
Chicago reports the Willard Moran heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden is postponed to March 25. All principals except Moran consented, with promoter Tex Rickard's approval after Willard’s health and training delays were noted. Willard’s conditioning and readiness remain uncertain, with a two week recovery expectation.
The Hague reporting on war effects in the Netherlands notes more illegitimate births in 1914 and fewer marriages since mobilization. It records births and death rates, rising divorces, and a population boost from Belgian refugees, with church and civil marriages described.
The January conference at the Selwyn drew 58 leading manufacturers representing 59 firms from several states. Chairman J W C Wright of New Orleans Furniture presided, with Benjamin Boose of Evansville as secretary. The closed session lasted from 10 to 3 as delegates discussed industry conditions and offshore uncertainties.
Geraldine Farrar premieres gowns for The Temptation at the Broadway cinema. The costumes, imported from Paris after the war outbreak, remain in the United States under six more months due to freight delays. The Ritz-Carlton tea scene displays Parisian fashion trends for New York society.
London reports a parliamentary debate on Great Britain's air defense revealing frank admissions that current conditions are far from satisfactory. Cabinet spokesmen including Bonar Law Balfour and Tennant insisted the government is doing all that is possible and noted past errors in failing to develop a dirigible airship fleet akin to Germany's.
Mrs. S. O. Peebles of High Point testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney disorders. The ad claims kidney inflammation causes back pain and promotes taking Doan's Pills, priced 50 cents, distributed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York.
John Eeeles, a driver for Dr J T Burrus, was discharged by Judge Dalton after being charged with violating the 1913 automobile regulation. The judge noted that enforcement was lax and that many drivers violate the law by not slowing or stopping for street cars taking on or letting off passengers.
Greeneville February 17 About 4 PM Joseph McLawhorn nephew of Sheriff McLawhorn was fatally hurt when struck in the head with a pick axe by a negro convict he guarded The blow penetrated the brain and the doctor said McLawhorn would not live long The convict seized a guard's gun and fired four times at the other guard but missed Then the convict and six others escaped prompting a large search by local officers and residents
Washington reports two pension bills cleared the House, adding over 2.5 million dollars annually to pension outlays. One bill grants pensions to widows and minor children of service members from the Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection era. The other provides twenty dollars monthly to survivors of Indian wars aged 62 or older who served 90 days, with widows receiving twelve dollars.
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