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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
4
The fragment lists W. and Keener with J Trawley as editor and business manager. No additional context or readable event details are present in the text.
An Ohio editor laments the disappearance of bootjacks in a large city noting that the device symbolized a hard working rural life. The piece contrasts old boots and farm mornings with modern fashion and weathered roads, recalling memories of drying boots by the fire and the practicality of storm boots.
The cotton market opened steady with an initial advance of 7 to 9 points on higher Liverpool cables but soon saw selling pressure from realizing trades and Wall Street. March moved from 12.57 to 12.05 in the first hour. May from 12.79 to 12.74. July from 12.90 to 12.86. January opened at 12.40, March at 12.99, May at 12.89, October at 12.78.
President Wilson pardoned Frank Guinn and J. J. Beal two Oklahoma election officers convicted of intimidating Negro voters under the grandfather clause. The move assumes state officials believed the clause valid and acted in good faith. The Supreme Court recently ruled the grandfather clause unconstitutional.
In memoriam tribute for Dr W G Bradshaw, a 25 year figure in High Point’s public life. He contributed to church, business, finance, politics, social endeavors, and community improvement, leaving a lasting positive impact on the city.
The New York stock market opened higher with gains in speculative issues. International Nickel American Coal Mercantile Marine preferred Crucible Steel Bethlehem Steel American Can New York Air Brake and General Electric rose up to 2 points while United States Steel and major rails held steady. Most rail and standard issues showed little change as fertilizers and some utilities advanced.
Chicago notes a sharp initial rise in Liverpool and wheat futures with May at 1281 and July at 121% and 122% but prices soon declined to below Saturday's close as selling intensified.
London reports 1,300 mine and quarry accidents in 1914 causing 1,338 deaths, a drop of 532 from 1913. Injuries reached 165,000 with week or longer layoff, down 19,052. UK mine workers numbered 1,157,455 and quarry workers 78,908, up 158 from 1913.
Representative Claude Kitchin arrived in Raleigh because his daughter Miss Gertrude a Meredith College student is very ill. He will stay several days as her condition is monitored.
Forty members of the Serbian government arrived at Brindisi from Scutari, escorted by diplomats of the allied powers. The group travels under credit to King Peter and follows permission granted amid ongoing regional upheaval.
Will Jones, the last white man convicted of murder in High Point, is released after Governor Craig grants clemency. He pleaded guilty to second degree murder for a 10 year old drunken brawl stabbing. sentenced to 50 years, but a pardon is now granted on prosecutor A L Brooks' urging.
Mr. F. J. Flemming runs a contest at Hart Drug Co with broad participation and many nominations. Votes are issued with each cash purchase as tobacco coupon and box front credits shown in the Saturday advertisement. Contact T. J. Flemmimer at Hart Drug Co for details.
A British steamer in the Mediterranean dodged a submarine attack after a shell grazed the captain’s head. The captain manned the gun and fired, driving the U-boat away. Passengers sang Nearer My God to Thee and prayed in gratitude. A collection for the crew reached nearly $1,000. The vessel’s name and destination remain unnamed.
Mrs. D. Rech a leading member of the North Carolina Women’s Baptist Missionary Union and former president of the Winston-Salem YWCA died this morning after an operation performed Saturday. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon.
In a recorder's court session, Joe Farrington faced charges including theft and disorderly conduct. Evidence showed drunken street antics on Main, with items found on him and property stolen from Harris and Bro and C D Mattox. Judge Julius Smith, presiding, reduced the charges to forcible trespass and ordered fines and costs.
A famous authority warns that meat intake irritates kidneys by creating uric acid which overworks and slows filtration. It claims sluggish kidneys cause rheumatism headaches liver trouble nervousness dizziness and urinary issues. Jad Salts is recommended to flush and purify kidneys and blood.
A speaker declares a mother's devotion for a man as unyielding as rock. The statement asserts love that does not fail or falter, emphasizing unwavering maternal affection and strength.
Local enterprise relocates from 108 West Washington Street to the Jones Ragan Building adjacent to the Post Office. The move consolidates operations in a larger, modern space to accommodate growing staff and services.
Court ordered sale of six shares of Southern Furniture corporation stock Birmingham Alabama. Auction to the highest cash bidder January 276th 1916 at noon at Bank of Commerce building High Point North Carolina. Stock is preferred as to dividends. sale subject to court confirmation. January 8 1916 R T Chappell Trustee.
A brief note from High Point notes prices are reasonable, characterizing the local paper as the pettiest yet for readers seeking value.
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