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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
4
Entered as second class matter at the High Point North Carolina post office under the act of March 3 1332, indicating standard publication procedures for mailings and notices.
The New York Times notes the motion picture industry ranks fifth among U S businesses after agriculture transportation oil and steel with an estimated 500 million invested and rising weekly attendance surpassing 10 million. The piece cites long term contracts for talent rising salaries and growing town by town cinema demand.
A westbound Southern Pacific mail car from New Orleans to San Francisco was robbed near Macdona Texas after the clerk was bound and gagged. The raider seized most of the registered mail before leaping from the train as posse units formed to pursue. The incident followed a separate report that the German armed steamer Kingani surrendered to British forces on Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa on December 26.
Liverpool gains prompted a sharp advance in the market with March at 12.61 and May at 12.85. Prices pulled back to just under the prior close as active months showed little demand and realizations increased. Opening quotes: January 12.35 March 12.60 May 12.82 July 13.96 October 12.62.
New York on January 6 saw initial stock prices hint at caution as United States Steel advised caution. U S Steel opened at 144 1 4, then slid to 86 1 2 as heavy trading pushed shares lower. General Motors fell 15 points to 40, with rails also edging down and most leading issues softening after uneven starts.
Chicago on January 6 reports wheat gaining strength as unconfirmed rumors of the Kaiser’s death circulate. A cold wave and lack of snow cover bolster prices with May near 1.27 and July around 1.19 before a sharp reaction follows.
Winston Salem January 6 The Friday supper at the Zinzendorf hotel will map a three day effort starting January 10 to sell 2000 tickets for ballgames planned at Prince Albert park next summer. Hon Cyrus B Watson remains in critical condition at his home. Officials from Southern and Norfolk and Western railroads reviewed the proposed new passenger station site.
Hand tailored suits and overcoats offered at 14.85 in an annual holiday sale. G Roth & Co markets the attire as an opportunity for men and young men to look their best during the holidays, contrasting with season prices up to 25 dollars.
The Greek liner Thessaloniki, formerly City of Vienna, was reportedly abandoned at sea after 10 days of gales. The US Coast Guard dispatched Mohawk and Seneca to search. crew rescued by the Perugia, which had earlier picked up 300 passengers from the Patris. The ship, built in Belfast in 1880, logged 4682 gross tons and sailed between New York and Greek ports.
By virtue of a mortgage dated August 14 1914 F D Burchfield and wife convey land now in possession of W S Brittian and wife. Public auction to the highest cash bidder on January 15 1916 at 2 pm in front of Bank of Commerce High Point for a tract about one half acre in Guilford County adjoining farm lands. Mortgage registered Greensore County 24 page Seo. Dwelling house on land. J Lee Charles mortgage.
A practical business ad claims start up with no capital and promises $100 monthly, rising to hundreds in large cities. It suggests evening work for employed people, requires 3–4 days monthly to sustain, and asks for 25 cents for an outline from A. R. Sanders in North Carolina.
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