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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
4
An entry records one week entered at High Point North Carolina post office under the act of Congress of March 8 1872. The text shows OCR errors but indicates official processing of a package or matter within the 1872 act framework.
A columnist argues neutrality places the United States between Entente and Central Powers amid Canadian and American scrutiny. The piece cites Canadian posters and press criticism of Wilson, and notes mixed sentiment toward Britain, Canada, and Americans in the war era.
With Cole Blease seeking the South Carolina governorship and rumors of Tom Watson possibly running for Congress in Georgia, anticipation rises in both states. The piece notes the notable influence of an unnamed figure in the legal arena and hints at broader political heat this summer.
New York February 28 Cotton futures opened fairly steady with March at 11.18, May 11.32, July 11.04, October 11.74 and December 11.86. Liverpool support limited losses as New Orleans weakness and southern selling moved prices briefly before a partial recovery.
New York trading opened with selling in moderately large volume as weekend doubts linger. Declines of 1 to 2 points hit Mercantile Marine preferred Crucible Lackawanna Steel Baldwin Locomotives New York Air Brake and Studebaker while Petroleums United States Steel led broader losses. Some rails New Haven Union Pacific and Ere fell hardest as rallies of up to 1% appeared in secondary issues.
Chicago trading today saw heavy selling of wheat after reports that Germany would not delay its plan to attack armed merchant ships. May futures opened steady to lower and fell across the board, trading around 1.10 to 1.19 dollars as compared with Saturday’s prices.
Munich, Feb 28. Germany shows strong reverence for officialdom in uniform as authorities restrict wartime attire. Railway workers and employer substitutes may wear simple dark blouses with a badge, sparking criticism. The Neue Nachrichten cautions that public contact with nonuniformed officials may lead to misunderstandings about authority.
Gorge 1D. Hayes has secured a permit to build a frame dwelling on Reid Street costing about 350 dollars. Henry Donnell will serve as contractor. Chief In lliam issues dwellings permits every few days, indicating a robust building year in High Point.
D L Boyd of Haywood announces Democratic bid to oppose W Ot Lee for re election to the North Carolina Corporation Commission. Boyd says he will campaign statewide to defeat Lee, surprising locals after earlier indications no opposition would arise. Boyd previously served in the 1907 General Assembly representing Haywood County.
Prince Sumi, born last December, rode in with a escort of state carriages to visit the Mikado. The infant was received by royal family, underwent Shinto rites, and was presented with fresh fish by the emperor as part of a food gift tradition.
Frank Curley urged High Point citizens to sign two prohibition petitions in drug stores before Tuesday night February 28. He framed the request as potentially pivotal for national constitutional prohibition.
Luther Stuart, seen as a potential future major leaguer, passed through High Point on the way to Galveston Texas to play this season. Last year he played for Winston and Greensboro and is well known in the Carolina league. Drafted by the Texas league Class B, friends expect a quick vote on his career path. He has spent months coaching basketball at Guilford.
The officers club of Petrograd occupies a large palace built around a spacious quadrangle. It is largely maintained by the state and open at little cost to officers and families during the war. The club features art filled reception rooms, 150 bed rooms, and affordable meals. The "army and navy stores" operate at near cost.
Paris reports the French ministry of marine says the British steamship Fastnet was sunk by a submarine in the western Mediterranean. The crew was rescued by a French cruiser. The Fastnet captain saw the submarine sink the Swedish steamer Tornborg and tow away its boats.
In Graham on February twenty eighth the Republican county convention selected twenty two delegates for the state convention and twenty two for the congressional convention. J H Harden was named permanent chairman and Carter served as secretary with T C Carter also noted. Delegates were instructed to support C J Harris of Dillsboro for national committeeman.
The Georgetown University seismograph recorded violent earth shocks about 2100 miles from Washington. Shocks began at 3.27 p m and continued for hours, peaking between 8.57 and 3.40 o'clock on Sunday.
An old advertisement claims Fo Ley Kidney Pills aid back and side pains, stiff muscles, rheumatic aches, and kidney trouble symptoms like puffy eye swelling and nocturnal urinary issues. The ad credits the Mann Drug Company and suggests broad consumer benefit from this patent remedy.
The traveler Miss da Alexander departed for New York intending to spend about two weeks there. She plans to return after this brief visit.
City of High Point voters are called to a March 7 1918 election to decide issuing 50000 street improvement bonds to extend and improve streets. Those for bond issuance vote For Street Improvement Bonds and those against vote Against Street Improvement Bonds. A new registration is ordered by the city council.
The Superior Court of Guilford County North Carolina issues a summons against Old Dominion Veneer Co Inc for six thousand dollars unpaid commissions from 1915 and 1916. A warrant of attachment is issued against the defendant's property with returnable terms at Greensboro starting March 13 1916.
C B Mattocks announces store closure for a special sale event. Advertising notes indicate limited stocks and discounted prices to attract shoppers.
London reports that women have joined the Royal Astronomical Society as fellows, with five admitted to full membership and more expected after the March meeting, signaling expanding careers for women in astronomy.
Pittsburgh reports the temperance commission of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America released a tally showing church members nationwide donated 1,693,124.49 dollars to national and state temperance groups in the past year. The Anti Saloon League received 71,771 dollars of that total.
C B Mattocks store remains closed as workers prepare a special sale event. The notice signals an upcoming promotional push and potential reopening details.
Exclusive High Point agents promote Adler-i-ka as a thorough bowel cleanser. One spoonful relieves almost any case of constipation or sour stomach with instant action and no griping.
In a North Carolina superior court special proceeding the administrator of Eliarbeth Wheeler's estate leads a notice of re sale due to default on a prior bid. The 85 acre tract in Jamestown township is offered for cash on March 4 1916 at 2 pm with 25 percent deposit required, subject to court confirmation. 20.5 acres have been previously sold. The land borders Luther Kennedy Ed Cox P H Hodson estate and others. W H Ragan commissioner.
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