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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
1
Today the world observes a day honoring American principles of equal rights democracy and truth. England France Italy and other allied nations celebrated the birth of a new ally with a different spirit.
President Wilson was the principal speaker at Mount Vernon as Americans marked Independence Day abroad and at home. The address sought to renew hope among war weary allies and assure the nation of continued effort toward a successful war conclusion. Simultaneous readings were arranged nationwide with advance copies cabled for publication internationally.
The army casualty list today names 52 Americans, with 9 killed in action, 6 died of wounds, 8 died of accident and other causes, 5 from disease, 26 wounded severely, 2 missing in action, and prisoners reported. Washington note.
Amsterdam reports the death of Mohammed B Sultan of Turkey at 7 last night per a Constantinople dispatch via Vienna. The notice confirms the demise of the ruler and notes the international reaction from Europe and the Ottoman sphere.
Great Lakes steamships will be built 4200 tons and extended by 96 feet after passing the Welland canal to 6200 tons for Atlantic service. Vessels will be cut mid voyage and a 96 foot section inserted, with propulsion kept aft, enabling larger ocean ships. The Emergency Fleet Corporation expects about 120 such vessels this year from the Great Lakes district.
London July 4 a message of personal greetings from President Wilson will be delivered today by the American Red Cross to every American soldier and sailor in hospitals in Great Britain honoring their service and sacrifice during the war
New Orleans reports the Louisiana State Nurses Association flags 87 service stars and ongoing enlistments since June 3 as the Red Cross starts a campaign to recruit 25 400 nurses for war service by January 1. Gulf Division nurses especially in Louisiana are sought for France where many speak French and know local customs. The association notes it offered nurses to the Red Cross nine years ago with ten enrolled.
Mayor W P Ragan urges observers to mark Independence Day by sending cheerful letters to soldiers overseas and at camps. The Enterprise notes how such correspondence boosts morale and strengthens family ties, citing a camp hospital letter from a soldier with a young child.
Hamel reports a British advance northeast of Villers-Brettoneux with French forces scoring on the same sector. The capture reflects allied progress in the offensive against German positions.
British forces pressed east of Amiens capturing the village of Hamel northeast of Villers-Bretonneux. Their advance extended more than a mile as two blows yielded 1056 prisoners and improved lines in the area.
Paris reports French troops attacked German positions along a mile and a quarter front near Aureches northwest of Soissons, pushing into enemy territory by half a mile. A second attack in the same area expanded gains across more than three miles of front with depths up to three fifths of a mile. Total prisoners taken reached 1,056.
Dublin reports gasoline as the most strictly rationed article in the country with strict limits on automobile use. Sinn Fein raiders described arriving in 20 motor cars during a recent arms raid on Baronscourt castle, while rural police confiscate fuel from cars lacking permits. Offshore finds of petrol washed ashore spark state ownership and meager rewards for fishermen who surrender such fuel, while buyers pay high prices for covert storage.
The United States destroyer Maury named for hydrographer Matthew Fontaine Maury was launched today at the Fore River plant of Bethlehem Shipbuilding in Quincy Massachusetts.
The American Red Cross flood relief camp at Tientsin housing 1,100 families or 4,380 people has been dissolved. All families have been placed in homes or self chosen housing, with the last 821 families totaling 1,205 people moved to a village built by Chinese owners outside the foreign concession. The camp site has been cleared and restored.
The Hague July 4 autorités report 147,748 foreigners now in Holland are, as a war consequence, effectively in charge of public affairs.
Around 300 members in High Point have not renewed Red Cross subscriptions, risking the chapter's status and potential reversion to an auxiliary. The chairman urges immediate payments, praising the chapter's wartime work and the duty of citizens to support the organization.
Washington reports 1,019,115 American troops overseas as of July 1. President Wilson released Secretary Baker's letter noting a record of achievement that will add zest to the Fourth of July celebration. The first non combat units left May 8 1917 and Pershing followed 12 days later.
County board members and city representatives from Greensboro and High Point visited a convict camp six miles from the city to share dinner with the inmates. Barbecued pig was the centerpiece of the meal.
City firemen invite all to a Friday evening gathering at the southside station with food and dancing. Details remain partly secret but officials will share plans with interested residents. A reporter who attended last year’s affair has an invitation.
Dublin reports the formation of an Irish publication committee led by Frederick W. Meredith to educate Irish opinion on World War and urge Ireland to support the war effort as Americans have. The group plans to sway public mood by highlighting American views, especially those of Irish-born or descended citizens, on Ireland’s role.
General Pershing reports that a German regiment was nearly annihilated as Americans stormed and held Vaux and nearby woods, pushing lines forward about a mile and a half. Americans captured trench mortars and over 60 machine guns. three AEF servicemen reported missing northwest of Chateau Thierry. 63 officers and men named for the Distinguished Service Cross.
Coushatta La July 4 Presley Harvey 27 and his brother Reuben 23 believed deserters from Camp Bureaugaard La since last April were shot to death near here late yesterday by the sheriff and a deputy.
A veteran reporter chronicles a quiet Fourth of July in the city. Police, savings stamps office, and a pharmacy war council pause as crowds drift and few flags fly. Barber shops stay open and a parade of Negro marchers heads toward Winston-Salem, while Col. Jay Pee notes the lack of news.
Washington reports a record year with 1,622 new ships totaling 1,430,793 gross tons and a merchant fleet of 3,000 ships. output doubles German yards. Yards shift to large ocean-going vessels for France and future global routes as President Wilson, Hurley, and Pershing send messages of support.
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