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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
6
The Iron Age reports Canadian munitions output remains taxed by limited steel capacity and ongoing U S sourcing. It notes little new steel capacity in Canada, rising American machinery, and steady demand for shell steel despite high prices and tight mill deliveries.
The report notes Spain seeking 35 000 tons of rails, Damark 10 000 tons, and the Dutch East Indies 5 000 tons with deliveries in 1918. Domestic purchases reach 30 000 tons in a week and a 40 000 ton inquiry rests in Chicago. While prices rise they do not halt industrial expansion despite peace talks.
Paris January 12 General Joseph Joffre marked his 65th birthday today born January 12 1852 in the Pyrenees Orientales Retirement from chief command ends a military career spanning over four decades He rose to prominence as a military engineer and guided France’s forces at the start of World War I credited with delaying the German march on Paris through strategic mastery.
Lincoln January 12 plans for the annual Nebraska Farmers' congress known as Organized Agricultural Week at the University farm near Lincoln. Prominent speakers from across the state will discuss agricultural problems at regular and state meetings and conferences. A portion of each day will be devoted to sectional meetings.
King Constantine's refusal to bow to entente demands leads to a virtual blockade of Greek shipping in New York. No Greek vessels have entered or left the port for weeks, while several ships coal-bound at Bermuda have reportedly been seized by the British.
The Commercial and Agricultural association of Reidsville will hold its second annual meeting and officer election Friday at 7 30 PM in its offices. Reports from the president secretary and treasurer will be read and officers chosen to guide the coming year's work. All members are urged to attend and participate in shaping the association's future.
Cambridge Mass January 12 Professor Barrett Wendell resigns the chair of English at Harvard and becomes professor emeritus. He is 62 and had held the chair for 18 years after 37 years of teaching at Harvard.
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