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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
4
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The piece notes a shift in British public opinion on conscription from fierce opposition to acceptance as a democratic, equalizing policy. It argues majority support legitimizes universal service during existential crises. Also reports New York market openings with United States Industrial Alcohol and American Coal Products rallying, while war shares lagged.
The state board of administration approves a policy to put women in charge of Illinois asylums for the insane. The move aims for kinder treatment and reduced harsh practices, reflecting a shift toward female leadership in public welfare and a break from historically masculine, punitive care norms.
The passage celebrates women in Illinois gaining voting rights and taking on community tasks. It argues women excel in community house keeping and nursing, extending their influence beyond the home into broader public affairs as they mother society and address public needs.
In New York trading, London cables eased prices before a 4 to 8 point drop as active selling drove March to 12.41 May 12.68 and October 12.738. Buyers steadied the market, lifting 3 to 4 points from lows as opening quotes showed January 12.30 March 12.45 May 12.69 July 12.82 October 12.78.
Chicago wheat futures slipped after an initial rise as traders priced in tighter neutral port blockades and higher ocean freight costs. May and July contracts moved from modest gains to notable declines, reflecting bearish sentiment amid export and freight concerns.
The Goldsboro Ministerial Union issued resolutions denouncing last week’s lynching and murder. They express horror at the crime, extend sympathy to the victim’s family, condemn the act as demoralizing, and criticize community members who seemingly approve. They urge right thinking individuals to reject mob justice.
The Bank of Commerce held its annual meeting with stockholders in the directors room. Cashier H A Millis reported deposits up 71,000 for the year and loans and discounts exceeding last January by 44,000. Directors and officers were reelected. a 4 percent semi annual dividend of 4,000 was paid.
After seven weeks of illness Mrs A Lovelace died at 312 Sangum Avenue this city at 2 30 this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 o'clock from the late home led by Rev J Hilliard. She is survived by four daughters and two sons, with several brothers and sisters. Her husband preceded her in death. Daughters are Meechame W Coe of High Point WW W Snider of High Point and Mrs S A Thompson of Galax Va and Mrs Harte. Sons are B K Lovelace of High Point and C L Lovelace of Knoxville Tenn.
A society note lists attendees including Miss Florence Baxter, Mr. Bob Penny, Miss Iris Holt, Miss Kathleen Harmon, Mr. D E Hinkle, Dr. Hiatt, Miss Ruth Whitney, Miss Helen Brockett, Miss Louise Peterson, Mr. J C Atkins, Mr. G A Pollock, Mr. G C Floyd, and Mr. Sam Davis Jr at the Enterprise function.
Seven soldiers of the Seventh United States Cavalry were captured early today at Doyler Wells near Hachita New Mexico by Mexican bandits. Cowboys scoured the surrounding country to locate the captives as word of the incident spread from Hachita. A cowboy who witnessed the fight telephoned the news after midnight and reported the capture and pursuit underway.
The schedule lists Holy Cross on September 30 and North Carolina on October 7 with Tufts October 4 and Lafayette October 21. Dartmouth October 28, Bucknell November 4, Harvard at Cambridge November 18, Yale November 1. All games except Harvard at Cambridge are in Princeton.
London reports parliamentary under secretary for war states Berlin casualty lists total 2,535,768 with 548,986 killed. Princeton announces next season football schedule listing eight games with four holdovers from last year including Lafayette Dartmouth and Harvard or related opponents.
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