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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
1
J W Harris of Welch Furniture reports promising overall outlook from the New York show but highlights sharp raw material price rises. He notes timber, paint, and glass costs have surged, potentially forcing southern factories to raise prices to avoid losses, though he remains hopeful for future readjustment and industry prosperity.
The North Carolina Supreme Court penalty dispute over railroad overcharges surfaced in the U S Supreme Court. The shipper W C Thurston seeks penalties under state law for railroad delays while the railroad argues interstate law governs. The case tests state penalties versus federal oversight.
Berlin reports the cathedral at Nieuport has been destroyed by German artillery fire in a German official statement issued this afternoon.
The Associated Press reports that American exports rose 70 percent in 1915 to 3.555 billion dollars, a new high. Imports fell to 1.772 billion, the smallest since 1912, lifting total trade past five billion dollars and keeping a near billion dollar trade balance.
Paris reports continued artillery activity near Nieurmont Belgium with German forces attacking the French front line but repulsed. In Artois yesterday German mines and bombardment preceded an assault over 1500 yards, met with French counterfire and German gains in crater positions were largely pushed back.
Paris reports Gen Valerino Weyler was appointed president general of the staff of the newly created Spanish army by royal decree. The former Cuba governor, famed for severity in the war on revolutionists and forced rural concentration, is believed to have influenced the war’s outbreak.
Washington January 25 The Supreme Court ruling clears the way for a larger federal revenue effort. Representative Hull predicts the income tax can be amended to yield about one hundred million dollars more. President Wilson backs a tariff commission and plans to push the bill this session. Representative Kitchin suggests merging its powers with the Federal Trade Commission.
Generally fair weather with warmer temperatures tonight and on Wednesday. Extremes are limited to the east portion with moderate easterly winds.
Paris reports Nancy was bombarded again by long range guns this morning and attacked by aeroplanes this afternoon. A few injuries were reported and damage was limited. Earlier three days of bombardment by 15 inch guns killed six and wounded 10, sparking panic.
Raleigh reports census work nearly finished with an estimated resident population around 23 000. Figures from the U S Census Bureau had shown under 20 000 earlier, as enumerators from city departments compile 20 683 names with much of the city still to visit. The school population is excluded as students are deemed nonresidents.
T. B. Bailey a prominent attorney and civic leader from Mocksville died at his home after a pneumonia illness. He served as president of the Bank of Davie, chaired the executive committee of the State Normal and Industrial College board, and was attorney for the North Carolina Midland Railroad. He was 66. London reports Britain ordering a formal investigation into the sinking of the liner Persia last month.
Judges Dalton visited Washington to argue Snow Lumber Co v Raleigh Charlotte and Southern and Norfolk Southern before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Carter Dalton represented the lumber firm linked to his father R Dalton, while "Jack" Dalton of Norfolk Southern answered questions. The commission’s odd ruling favored the respondents though the record hinted at a typographical error. Carter explained the class P rate for the Elerbe branch at 13 cents, others at 12 cents or less.
The four day Salisbury gathering opens with A L Woodsen and George Hald Tresa B Tarboro welcoming attendees. Edgar B Moore of Charlotte, president of the NC Swine Breeders, speaks on what the association can do. Agricultural officials from Montgomery Alabama also present. Tonight features poultry talks and NC Poultry Association leaders. Exhibits include horses cattle poultry dairy and creamery machinery with a big stock parade as feature.
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