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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
6
Hermannstadt in Transylvania rises as a wartime waypoint for officers and soldiers. The German‑leaning town near Red Tower pass sees price surges and bustling commerce after repairs to the destroyed electric light plant. Broadway’s glow returns as merchants adapt quickly, with flexible pricing and eager buyers.
The American industrial commission urged the United States to supply equipment to restart France's factories for peace production. It recommends providing a minimum necessary raw material package to begin operations, per the commission's third report released yesterday in New York.
Joseph Gaynor a tall Chicago man was arraigned before Judge Stelk on a charge of cruelly whipping his two year old daughter. Gaynor said his misfortunes began when he became housekeeper after an injury to his foot left him unable to support his wife and two children. He kept the arrangement as his wife worked in a factory for earnings and later refused to change it.
Two thousand de facto troops reached Jiminez in western Chihuahua from Torreon to police the area after the evacuation of the American punitive expedition. A further force of 10,000 was reported en route from Mexico City to occupy the evacuated territory as repairs to lines and bridges continued and General Murguia began a reconnoitering trip west toward Laguna to pursue Villa.
New York on January 25 reports Mrs. Vincent Astor hosted a luncheon at Fifth Avenue to promote Americanizing New York's alien population. Social leaders and Yorkville residents attended to foster a neighborhood spirit uniting rich and poor through civic effort.
In Pittsburgh on January 25 the four day National Foreign Trade convention convenes with about 1,000 delegates from financial, commercial and manufacturing sectors. U S consuls general and Commerce Department officials attend to discuss world markets, tariff impacts, trade development, merchant marine and foreign investment.
A Richmond delegation protested to Secretary Daniels over the old board's recommendation not to locate the 11 million dollar government armor plate plant within 200 miles of the coast. They urged the award go to Richmond today.
In Little Rock Arkansas Governor Brough signed the bone dry prohibition bill during the chamber of commerce dinner. About 600 men stood and sang the refrain How Dry I Am as the document was signed during the event last night.
Lord Fisher former first sea lord born 76 years ago today. Earl of Lonsdale famed wealth and sportsman born 60 years ago today. Lord Cheylesmore former major general and National Rifle Association head born 60 years ago today. Charles Curtis U S senator from Kansas born 67 years ago today in Shawnee County. Antonio Scotti Naples born 51 years ago today. Edward F. Geers Lebanon Tennessee born 86 years ago today.
A year ago in the war Germans destroyed Nieuport cathedral. President Wilson rejected Germanys Lusitania proposal for lack of legal liability. Italians launched another vigorous attack on Austrian lines at the Isonzo. Germans attacked nearly a mile on the Neuville front and gained slight ground.
London January 25 The British government refused permission to Hadfields Limited to continue shell work for the American navy while wartime needs persist. Dr Christopher Addison minister of munitions notes that all steel output remains under his control in an official notice.
London reports food controller Baron Devonport orders a 70 percent limit on beer brewing starting April. The annual output will be 18 million barrels, about half of the prewar level.
Dayton Ohio January 25 The local boxing club expects a strong program for tomorrow night led by a 15 round bout between Tommy Gibbons of St Paul and Christie of Milwaukee a rematch after Christies victory in their first meeting promising a keen contest for members and patrons alike
Newport News Va Jan 25 Russia is building a large fleet of submarines to combat German U boats. An American overseeing the work sent word that several craft will be ready early in spring. The subs have a large cruising radius and are designed for long voyages.
Mexico City reports wide discussion as the Queretaro constitutional assembly approves a labor law prohibiting contracts that lessen a worker's liberty through employment education or religious vows. The measure aims to prevent coercive terms affecting personal freedom.
A brief item notes a projected feature titled The Little Girl Next Door. It references a coming release or presentation and hints at local cultural interest without detailing cast or date.
Jan 25 Wilson report says Goldsboro Mayor John R Higgins runs a night shift searchlight in the segregated district to expose visitors to ill repute. Names of those caught are entered at city hall, attracting attention as night owls hide under umbrellas and false whiskers.
Danville Virginia January 25 A trunk of whisky checked through on a night train from Washington was shadowed for hours. Isaac Lanier a Black driver who called for it at 9 o clock today was arrested for a violation of the Mapp act. He said he had been hired to take the trunk to Schoolfield. Police trailed a detective behind to find the owner but no one met the negro and he was arrested.
Washington on January 25 reports Hadfields limited won contracts totaling 3,141,000 for 14 inch and 16 inch armor-piercing shells at about 200 dollars less per piece than the next lowest bid. The shells are reserve ammunition awaiting the government projectile factory construction, which is already authorized, possibly halting further awards.
Ten of eleven drivers started the 522 mile Winnipeg to St Paul race and reached Morris Manitoba at dusk camping twelve miles south of the start. Horace West from Kashabowie Ontario withdrew due to lead dog control issues.
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