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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
1
A German letter attributed to a Dresden soldier claims the arsenal blast killed 1000 women and girls and that 12 mile windows were shattered. Berlin reports no progress on Verdun ground. French and Russian actions span Verdun,Eparges,Riga with mixed outcomes.
Juarez Mexico January 27 American troops were marching out of Colonia Dublon toward the border at 7 am today. A message from Casas Grandes said the movement’s extent was unknown but the entire expeditionary force was predicted to be on the road north before nightfall.
Special Legislative Service. Raleigh, Jan. 27. The senate passed two Bennet of Swaine bills regulating the patent medicine trade without a dissenting voice. One bans sale or advertising of cures for incurable ailments. the other places medicines under the state pure food law to prevent adulteration or misbranding.
The Commercial club industrial committee urges every member to attend a 7 30 PM meeting in the Bank of Commerce building fourth floor to discuss the hospital site pledge of 40000 and other pressing matters. The committee appointed to gauge public sentiment will report, with several other agenda items pending.
Washington lawmakers move to strike from the legislative executive and judicial bill a clause making postmasters non political and placing them on the civil service list. Senators say the provision is not germane to the measure and will push the issue in conference.
President Wilson will likely seek changes to a railroad brotherhood proposal for a mixed commission of employees and employers to mediate disputes, instead of the Presidents plan to bar strikes or lockouts during investigations. Representative Adamson argues the commission must include public representatives to be effective.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Davis Horney aged 79 died at 722 North Main Street this afternoon at 1 30 from pneumonia and heart trouble after a three day illness. She was born July 7 1837 and married Levi B Horney Oct 7 1868. Survived by daughter Carrie L Norwood brother W Ransom Davis four grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Sunday at 2 from North Main Street home with Rev J M Hilliard officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. She joined Abbott's Creek Primitive Baptist church 46 years ago and was a faithful member. Husband preceded her in death nine years ago.
Washington January 27. The National Security League congress discussed economic preparedness for a national crisis. A platform was drafted for education to spur national spirit and for universal training and other military activity. Representative Gardner protested international peace agreements drawing the US into European or Asiatic wars.
Chicago traders saw a broad wheat selloff led by peace rumors. May futures dropped as much as seven cents, dipping toward 1.74, with export demand weak and early quotes off 3 to 4 cents before a late rally.
Pittsburgh January 27 reports of the national foreign trade council on Examples of successful American export enterprise and the general convention committee held the attention of delegates at the final session of the fourth annual convention today.
New York traders sent cotton futures higher with gains of 6 to 11 points amid a more hopeful peace outlook. May climbed to 17.41, while nearby and deferred months posted mixed advances and steady closes as the market opened firm and finished steady.
President Wilson cabled Emperor William formal congratulations marking the 58th anniversary of his birth as per the custom on birthdays of foreign sovereigns.
Archdeacon William H. Hardin will visit St. Mary's Episcopal Church tomorrow. Morning service at 11 includes Holy Communion after the sermon, with discussions on the advisability of calling a rector. Episcopalians and friends are urged to attend.
A new administration revenue bill backed by a House Democrats caucus aims to raise about 248 million dollars for military preparedness and other expenses. It will be presented to the House early next week, with features already public including an excess profits tax and a higher inheritance tax.
Constable L. Gilbreath of Statesville took charge of Tom Gilliespie a negro under indictment there. The suspect was captured here yesterday afternoon by a city police officer.
Washington note announces Bernard N. Bakers resignation from the federal shipping board effective immediately. Baker, of Baltimore, had served as a member of the board and his departure affects ongoing maritime policy discussions.
Early today a caller triggered High Point fire box 36 at South Main and Vail streets. No fire or caller was found. Firefighters, both paid and volunteer, say the prank alarm disrupts sleep and tests response without justification.
Washington reports forecast for the southeastern states calls for local rains and warm weather early next week. Rains expected again Friday with a shift to fair conditions, followed by considerably colder weather later in the week.
Ivey Burely, a colored man, was escorted to Salisbury by a Rowan County officer to answer an aggravated assault charge in the local court. The transfer followed preliminary proceedings and awaits formal arraignment in the county seat.
In Greensboro the registrar of deeds refused a license until the mother consented to a marriage between Joel A. Miller 49 and Pearle May Fink 15. Court approved an immediate ceremony to protect the girl, with Miller held pending papers and police supervision until the rites were observed.
A joint committee of senators and representatives will visit Charlottesville Virginia to inspect Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson in connection with a proposed government purchase as an historical landmark. The trip was postponed from last Saturday due to Admiral Dewey's death.
Overcast and warmer tonight and Sunday with probable rain Sunday in western portions. Fresh east and southeast winds ongoing.
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