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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
1
A brief filed in the Supreme Court by Cuba seeks state consent to sue North Carolina over 2 million dollars in repudiated bonds. Senator Overman introduced the resolution to reveal how Cuba acquired the bonds and at what price. Republicans objected to immediate action and the measure was postponed until tomorrow.
Agricultural committee chairman EY Tate arranging several meetings in High Roiet township schoolhouses late this month and early February. Speakers from the state department of agriculture will discuss dairying and tobacco farming, with focus on milk routes, a shipping depot in High Point, and a future market re establishment.
The military commander of Moscow has closed the city to refugees. The Overseas News agency says the city is crowded with people from Rumania Odessa and parts of southern Russia. Rumanian refugees will be sent to Siberia in the future.
Berlin reports no important events in Macedonia in today's army headquarters statement. The wireless transmission notes calm in the theaters of operation with no new military actions announced.
Secretary Baker accepted Presi dent Smith invitation to speak at Washington and Lee university in Lexington Virginia on January 19 for the Robert E. Lee birthday celebration.
Washington January 2 Senate members discussed Senator Hitch cock's resolution to endorse President Wilson's peace note and postponed action until tomorrow delaying the decision on the measure.
Florida governor declines attending the inaugural ball and requests its elimination. He advocates draining the Everglades and inspection of parochial schools, convents, and nunneries, and comments on the prohibition issue. Punch at events is discussed.
Washington reports on charges of a leak of advance information about President Wilson's peace note. Senator Stone spoke of possible improper possession of confidential communications and the need for a congressional investigation. Lawson and Henley discussed the matter with officials as to tracing the leak.
Greenville dispatch reports Oscar Lanford was shot dead by his father J W Lanford near Lanford station during an attempt to apprehend three robbers. The elder Lanford mistook his son for a stranger and both exchanged fire. the robbers escaped.
E. G. Mize, member of the county board of supervisors and a noted farmer from Mississippi, was shot and killed in Quincy, Massachusetts, by Mrs. Winston Tubbs at the railroad yesterday afternoon. Officers say the act stemmed from remarks Mize made months ago. Mize leaves a widow and four children. Tubbs has a husband and two children.
Laredo Texas January 2 Villa forces have captured and looted the Mexican town of Savinas Hidalgo between Laredo and Monterey. No loss of life was reported.
Corporal Wade Hall of company K third North Carolina infantry dies in El Paso Texas from brain concussion after an assault by an unknown person. He had lived in High Point before moving to Spencer and worked for the Southern Railway company. He was 24. Remains to be sent to Ashboro for interment. full details to follow.
Thomas S Haney age 79 died Sunday morning at 204 Franklin street after months of illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm from the residence with Rev Jones officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. He was a Confederate veteran and High Point camp member. Survived by widow eight children 55 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
The Industrial Department of the Commercial Club relocates from Farriss Printing to the fourth floor of the Bank of Commerce Building. Rooms 401 and 403 are now occupied. The new quarters are more commodious and Miss Bessie Hill Hackney heads the headquarters.
Greensboro stockholders vote to name the new $300,000 hotel The O Henry in honor of William Sidney Porter born in the city and famed author writing as O Henry. Officers elected include H R Bush president Clem G Wright vice president W M Ridenhour secretary treasurer and H R Bush E Sternberger and A M Scales on the executive committee.
Prospects of prolonged European hostilities pushed wheat higher in early trading. May futures opened mixed up 1 to 4 percent with May around 175% to 79 and July at 143 to 146, then gained further, May rising over 5 cents above the prior session.
The forecast notes fair conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness on Wednesday. It calls for warmer temperatures and gentle variable winds.
ARIS January 2. Allies prepare President Wilson's note reply with cabinets reviewing the completed text. Publication expected by week end amid limited front line activity aside from Romania.
Secretary Lansing said the English text of the entente reply would be forwarded today without waiting for the French text. The war scene shows heavy actions in the Romanian front with von Mackensen’s forces pressing along a long front from Moldavia to the Danube.
Prices jumped at the opening on the stock market with heavy demand for war and seminar issues. United States Steel moved to 108 3 4, up 1 2 percent on 12 000 shares. other issues rose 1 to 5 14 points as peac e prospects faded after the entente note.
Winston-Salem January 2 Clarence Scroggs a five year Sentinel reporter and three year Morning Journal city editor returns to the city after a nine month rest cure. He becomes managing editor of the Journal succeeding Sanford Martin who moves to Raleigh as private secretary to Governor elect W T Bickett. Martin will continue writing editorials.
The total value of articles voiced at the American consulate in Amoy for the Philippine islands grew from 76063 dollars in the first nine months of 1915 to 83511 dollars in the same period of 1916.
The Enterprise arranges a Raleigh leased wire during the session with two reporters in Raleigh to file each afternoon. Special emphasis on High Point and Guilford County. Adds to Associated Press coverage of legislature happenings.
Raleigh January 2 reports say the eve of the general assembly opens with keen interest in the house speakership race to be decided at a party caucus tonight. Candidates include Walter Murphy Henry A Page and Gallatin Roberts with each side claiming victory. John Ray McRary of Davidson may lead the Republican faction though confirmation rests on caucus results. Brownlee Jackson of Henderson is expected to be minority floor leader.
High Point women backing a city library announce a Friday 7 40 PM mass meeting at the high school auditorium. The event features speeches by leading citizens and local musical selections as part of renewed efforts after a holiday lull.
Buffalo news confirms Jack Britton defended his welterweight title against Jimmy Duffy in a January 2 bout. Britton floored Duffy with a right cross just before the seventh round bell and again sent him down for a long count in the ninth.
Henry G. Cranfield longtime Rowan Superior Court grand jury officer for each term has died at age 73. A Confederate veteran with a fine record, Cranfield was a notable local legal figure in Salisbury.
Congress reconvenes to tackle a heavy agenda including railway control, protection against strikes, and the big naval appropriation bill. The Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearings on Wilsons proposals with rail, labor, and public input invited. The House Naval Committee plans mid January discussions, with initial estimates around 370 million but target up to 460 million.
Eliseo Arredondo, Carranza's ambassador designate, said goodbye to Secretary Lansing and will depart for Mexico City tonight. Ramon Denegri, Carranza consul in San Francisco, will handle affairs in Washington. The precise reason for Arredondo's departure was not disclosed.
It was stated at the Mexican consul general’s office in New York that Ambassador Designate Arevedondo will be absent for not more than three weeks. He and chief consular representatives abroad have been recalled for a conference on future Mexico commercial relations, with a meeting expected in Mexico City soon.
New York January 2. cotton opened steady with a rise of 5 to 19 points, then slipped to within 5 or 6 points of last week’s close. After selling at 17.65 for July, the market steadied on covering, with July bids up to 17.72 and the general list about 10 to 11 points higher late in the first hour.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Wednesday December 27. The notice, issued from Washington, lists required reports and emphasizes financial standing and compliance with federal regulations.
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