23 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
1
Vienna reports show unrest as more than a million workers strike across Austria and Hungary. Censorship suppresses news while Austrian leaders pin hopes on Brest-Litovsk talks with Russia and Ukraine to ease hunger and avert further mutiny amid anti-German sentiment.
Seeks final count for the merchants banquet with tickets sold by Secretary A M Idol before closing his office tonight. High Point orchestra led by Dr F F Tesh will provide music. Speakers include J Norman Wills of Greensboro John Pai Lucas Raleigh J Paul Leonard Statesville and J Frank Moris Winston Salem. Oysters will be served in varied styles in the Confederate veterans hall Enterprise building second floor.
London reports that the Austrian Hungarian peace agitation is causing concern in Germany. The BerlinVoewarts notes that German workers solidarity with Austrian labor fuels peace trouble and says events in the dual monarchy will deeply affect Germany. It urges the German government to stand firmly with its Austrian ally.
Rev. Thomas B. Anderson, a minister known to many High Pointers, died Saturday morning at his son R. B. Andersons home in Washington D C after a brief illness. The body was brought to this city and interred at Springfield yesterday morning at 11 oclock.
Washington reports General Pershing confirming three American infantrymen killed in action on January 21. It is the first such report in over two months and prompts discussion on whether this signals frontline deployment or continued training. The War Department would not confirm a designated sector for American forces.
At the opening of the annual labor conference in Notingham Frank Purdy the president urged continued struggle if Germany refuses the terms laid by Wilson Lloyd George and the labor party. He called for a general just lasting peace securing liberty for all nations and noted USUS join allies.
Washington January 23 America’s industries resumed operations after a five day fuel administration shutdown. The impact remains unclear as coal reached seaboards for ships and household fuel shortages eased slightly while railroad congestion persisted. Weather hindered any clear assessment of the closing order’s effectiveness in clearing roads and moving freight.
Washington January 25 The Senate administration leaders plan to send the war cabinet bill and the munitions director bill to the military committee for reference but intend to move them to the naval committee afterward The first clash over the measures has been avoided to follow standard legislative procedure with confidence in not facing a vote on a test of strength.
Director General McAdoo told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that government operation of railroads is a war measure and should not set a precedent after government takes over. Glenn Plumb urged an amendment and warned of potential passenger fare increases if freight congestion worsens.
The local Red Cross executive committee warned funds are nearly exhausted after supplying the national organization. A city wide canvass aims to raise 1000 with pledges of 4 weekly payments from 24 cents to 1.00. A committee of three leads a 20 member group to secure contributions while 500 to 1,000 pledge cards will be distributed.
London reports in the House of Commons that about three weeks ago two steamers were sunk in the Mediterranean with a total loss of 715 or 718 sailors. Financial Secretary F McNamara announced the heavy loss, the first such figure in recent Mediterranean sinkings. A Tokio dispatch noted a submarine attack on British transports convoyed by Japanese ships, with no damage to the ships after a repulse.
Yesterday the local exemption board passed 126 cases and placed 41 registrants in division A. It was the busiest session since classification began. Board plans afternoon sessions only until all filings and classifications are complete.
Washington January 23. American officials say rising anti strik es in Austria are verified by reports from neutral agents and labor unrest is spreading. They note Hungary food conditions not as dire as Austria and attribute Austrian turmoil to political and economic causes, with Berlin delay cited as connected to Austria.
The Manchester Guardian notes Edward Carson is unlikely to be replaced soon, believing he will work toward an Irish settlement and hold his place in the cabinet during wartime.
At a Harrow butchers meeting a member warned of meat shortages and said authorities asked him to begin killing horses starting this week with a hundred animals. He added horse meat may not be palatable to some but was deemed necessary.
Merchants' association of High Point opens a contest to all residents offering war savings stamps for essays on patriotism and economy and menus for three days. Prizes include war savings stamps and thrift stamps, with winners selected for essays, menus, and practical ideas on saving food. Submissions due February 16 to A. M. Idol, secretary.
The embargo applies to UN freight shipments including road fuel and arms moving east of the Ohio River and Philadelphia Reading lines, authorized by Director General McAdow on the recommendation of A. J. Smith. The action targets embargoed freight and details were not released.
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