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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
1
American and French forces push forward from the Chateau Thierry sector capturing Vaux and surrounding heights while improving the line toward Paris. Hill 204 dominates the advance as British units hold a new line near Bouzincourt amid night counterattacks and raiding actions with prisoners taken.
Washington July 2 The army casualty list today contains 81 names with 8 killed in action 10 died of wounds 1 died of disease 48 wounded severely 2 wounded slightly 2 wounded degree undetermined and 10 missing in action The list includes North Carolinian Lieut William A Cross of Franklinville who was severely wounded.
New York July 2. Scattering liquidation opened the cotton market as traders priced in a bearish government report. First prices fell three to 28 points, with active months dropping 25 to 28 points from last night’s close. July hit 27.60 and October 24.64.
Washington July 2 The condition of Senator Tillman of South Carolina chairman of the naval affairs committee who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last week causing paralysis to day was reported unchanged with no favorable development raising any hope for his recovery He spent a quiet night and remained unconscious.
General Pershing reported a quiet day on the American fronts before last night’s operations west of Chateau Thierry. An American aviator downed an enemy plane in Toul sector. In Picardy near Chateau Jenlis on June 29 at 3 a.m. 33 prisoners were captured including one officer after Americans penetrated German lines and surprised the defenders.
Washington reports three cabinet officers urged Congress to pass the Aswell resolution giving the President power to seize telephone telegraph cable and radio systems. The House moved the measure to the military committee which signaled likely favorable action. Daniels and Burleson backed permanent government ownership while Baker warned takeover could be needed as a last resort.
Allied reports say American forces seized the village of Vaux west of Chateau Thierry and adjacent woods, taking 275 German prisoners including five officers and capturing machine guns. The operation extended along the Marne with over 800 prisoners total and heavy fighting near Paris. German bombardments near Albert on the Somme failed to regain positions.
A patriotic citizens mass meeting is planned for Sunday at 3 o'clock in the High Point high school auditorium. J Raymond McCrary, a Davidson County bar member and noted attorney, will deliver the principal address, with additional program items to be announced. The event is carried out by the local citizens organization, which paused meetings during major campaigns.
Italian Army headquarters reports Czecho Slovak troops distinguished themselves in the capture of Monte di Valdello by the Watians. Among the Austrian prisoners taken by a Czech company was the brother of one of the men in the victorious unit.
Helsingfors correspondent of a Swedish news agency quotes a high military authority stating that on Monday a decision was made to expel all Englishmen from Finland. The report notes the action targets English residents amid wartime tensions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a 106 million dollar drop in operating income for 123 large railroads in the first five months under government control versus last year. Total five month revenue decreased to 186 million from 295 million, with May at 64 million vs 16 million last May, yet overall road revenues rose compared to the prior year, with Southern railroads exceeding last year’s income.
The Belgian steamer Chilier was sunk 1,400 miles off the Atlantic coast on June 21 according to the Navy Department. Twenty five survivors were picked up by a sailing vessel on June 27.
Henry Traynham of Abbott's Creek Davidson County is officially listed killed in action June 11 in France at age 27. His sister Flora and father J P Traynham receive the telegram from Adjutant General McCain. He moved to California, was drafted in 1917, and died in the early battles as the first national guard division fought on the front.
Deputies and patrolmen captured a 40 gallon copper still, a worn overcoat, a sorrel horse and a small wagon in Mitchell grove county during a dawn moonshine raid. The wagon carried five empty barrels. the driver fled, and the mash wagon escaped. The haul was hidden near High Point and Hayworth spring. The operator’s identity is known to Deputy J. K. Wagner.
Washington July 2. Provost Marshal General Crowder clarified the new work or fight regulations do not apply to men outside the draft ages. He said the order is a military step, not about unregistered employment, and only offers non-draft men more job opportunities.
Washington expects a record cotton harvest with 15,325,000 bales, the third largest in history. As of June 25 the crop is 85.9 percent of normal, up 3.5 percent from May and 6 percent above the ten year average, with North Carolina at 1,609,000 acres and 91 percent condition.
High Point and township residents race to fund surplus war savings stamps. City purchases near 230000 with expectations to 250000 by week end. Township quota around 36000 only half sold. Local firms Ideal Table and Stehli Silk Mill boosted totals with pledges of 600 and over 7000 respectively.
The United States War Department film Fit to Fight will be shown at the city high school auditorium tomorrow evening at eight. It urges preventive health measures for men entering service and is labeled propaganda of the right and beneficial variety. No admission charge. no boys allowed.
High Point 10 marks 41st anniversary with a real gala day event. Local organizers invite residents to join celebrations featuring community programs, performances, and a commemorative ceremony.
High Point plans a broad Fourth of July observance with store closures on Thursday and reduced post office hours. Retailers skip Wednesday closures to avoid inconveniencing housekeepers as citizens gather at Guilford Battleground for services marking the nation’s 142nd birthday. Independence Day 1776 resonance noted with Stars and Stripes alongside the British flag.
At St. Peter's Rome the pope led a midnight service in the Gregorian Chapel with cardinals prelates and diplomatic corps attending. He prayed for a speedy and just peace then spent two hours at the apostles tomb before returning to his apartments.
Six persons killed and more than twenty injured when a remodeled business building collapsed and a fire raged. Firemen fear many more may be trapped in the ruins as rescuers search the debris.
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