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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
1
Berlin reports a massive submarine action with nine steamers sunk. The Italian transport Minias carrying 1,000 soldiers to Saloniki went down with all but two men. Total tonnage about 97,300, the largest daily loss since Feb 1. Dutch, British ships also among the sunk.
Raleigh February 24 Representative Breece Cumberland easily passes a measure banning women nurses from working more than 12 hours in regular shifts or 16 hours on special assignments. The bill requires eight hours rest and sleeping quarters when a 16 hour shift is used. The house also kills the age of consent bill and passes rural community incorporation.
The funeral of Major General Frederick D. Funston was held at First Presbyterian Church. His body lay in state at City Hall with a military guard. The national cemetery burial at Presidio was escorted by two coast artillery regiments under Major General J. Franklin Bell. City offices and courts closed. Mayor Rolph urged citizens to pause during the burial.
Forty gallons of rye whiskey shipped from Baltimore in a steel drum were seized by internal revenue agents aided by local police. The whisky valued as premium rye was labeled as lubricating oil, raising federal and state law violations claims. An arrest of the shipper and the prominent consignee is anticipated as information supports a strong case.
The state department reports sinking of two more vessels by German submarines with an American sailor aboard. The Skrim and Blenheim were warned before sinking. the crews were rescued. Dutch shipping losses raise fears of a Dutch German break and possible government action. Wilson planned no public statement as Congress adjourns and Lansing vacation continues.
Lloyd's reports crews of Dutch steamers Zwaandijjk Noorderdijk Beemland Jacatra Menada Bandeneg and Gas terland landed after torpedoing Thursday in western approaches to the channel. Most sailors saved. four ships were on outbound cargo runs. The British steamer Grenadier was sunk with one dead and six injured. Trojan Prince also reported sunk.
New York reports ships sunk near London with cargoes and vessels valued at 11.6 million dollars. Agents representing the seven lines owning the vessels provide the estimate.
Birmingham reports place tornado deaths in central Alabama from yesterday between 11 and 20. Weather wires to the storm area were cut, hindering exact tallies. The tornado crossed into Georgia at Lithonia, killing two Black residents and injuring several, with sixty houses destroyed including many Negro dwellings.
Mrs Samuel Gatewood of Wadesboro died yesterday at her home four miles south of town after a week long bronchitis illness. She was 75 and the last survivor of a 15 member family. Funeral services were held at her home this morning at 10 o clock with interment in East View cemetery.
High Point lost power briefly this afternoon due to an issue on Southern Power company lines. North Carolina Public Service was not at fault, according to Southern Power in reply to The Enterprise.
An influx of southern blacks drawn by railroads and plants has alarmed health officials and labor groups in Philadelphia. A committee on negro immigration organized at a conference plans housing sanitation education and employment measures as overcrowding in two story settlements already shelters up to five families.
In Lilesville township Jim Gulledge a Black man shot Garfield Meachum a white youth wounding him seriously at about 930 Tuesday night Gulledge was arrested and jailed Meachum reportedly had taken Gulledges cow when Gulledge fired a bullet struck Meachum in the breast Gulledge's wife was arrested and jailed
Weaver Johnson, a Pullman porter, is jailed in Danville Virginia on liquor blockade charges. He allegedly handed liquor to agents from suitcases while passing through on train No 31. Johnson was captured after eluding police on the night of his escape and faces a hearing today.
A weather note predicts fair conditions tonight and Sunday with a drop in temperatures. Winds shift to moderate to north fresh, creating a cooler spell.
Maastricht report says the Krupp factory strike in Essen has grown to about 40,000 workers. Disturbances have broken out at Aix la Chapelle over food shortages. Police requested troop aid, reportedly declined.
Raleigh report says two companies were chartered by the secretary of state. The Durham Morris Plan company of Durham, capital $50,000 with $15,000 paid, will operate a Morris Plan bank. The Columbia Power company of Lexington, capital $100,000 with $50,000 paid, will manufacture and distribute electricity for lighting and power.
Three American women aboard a steamer arrived in Halifax from the United States but the ship was refused clearance until 25 Canadian women and children were taken ashore. They were removed by tugs, allowing the voyage to continue.
Chicago prices opened lower with May at about 1.7514 dollars and July near 1.49 dollars, then rallied to finish well above yesterday's close as strong export sales boosted demand.
Washington February 24 Democrats in the Senate after a conference with Secretary McAdoo determined on a fight to a finish with the Republican minority over the revenue bill and preparedness legislation. They plan to hold Congress from now through Sunday as needed.
In the last day few developments in war operations are noted. French activity in the Vosges is reported and Paris observes penetration of German lines north of Seronones by a French detachment. Berlin says the Campagne attack failed but that British forces hold a position in the south sector.
Greensboro Highs defeated Danville Highs 28 to 22 in a closely fought game. Greensboro built the early tempo, then clamped down with strong team interference to secure the win in Danville, Virginia.
The cotton market opened steady to higher by 6 points but faced scattered liquidation. Prices advanced to 11 to 13 points above yesterday's close before slipping back to near last night’s levels. March closed at 16.27, May 16.30, July 16.34, October 15.97, with December not quoted.
Fair weather with above normal temperatures is forecast for the southeastern states for the week starting Sunday. Rain is probable Tuesday or Wednesday and again Friday, signaling unsettled periods amid generally mild conditions.
The State Department warned American citizens to avoid investments in Costa Rica under the revolutionary government in San Jose. It said the United States would not honor claims arising from financial dealings with the rebel government.
London reports the army estimate issued today provides for an army of 5,000,000 men exclusive of India. An accompanying navy estimate totals 450,000 with 50,000 officers and men added to the navy.
New York reports the American steamer Finland left Liverpool on February 17 carrying 166 passengers. She is believed to be well beyond the submarine zone and is due in the United States next Tuesday or Wednesday, per the American line.
Tokio reports an armed merchantman raiding commerce in the Indian Ocean has sunk two British steamers just southwest of Colombo. The local notice identifies the raider and its actions amid wartime hostilities.
The advance guard of the New York Americans left today for training in Macon Georgia as the team prepares for upcoming season activities.
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