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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
1
Washington July reports that the Senate moves to a full vote on the food control bill as leaders seek unanimous consent for Thursday action Senator Chamberlain pushes for cloture if no agreement is reached and the bill would authorize the president to seize factories packing plants mines and set wages amid opposition.
New York reports predicted government seizure of shipyards in New York and New Jersey if labor calls a general strike. About 6,000 of 12,000 workers at 25 yards walked out seeking a 50 cent wage rise to 4.50 a day. Firms deny plant mobilization and pledge readiness for a strike.
Brigadier General Squier chief signal officer and army experts urged action on a bill for a large aviation program. They said 22 625 aircraft and engines would cost about 365 million dollars, with 276 million for manpower and supplies. Secretary Daniels asked Congress for 45 million for naval aeronautics as part of a growing air program.
Petrograd reports Russians have seized several villages west of Stanislav in Galicia and more than 7000 troops, with 48 guns including 12 heavy pieces and many machine guns, captured by the war office.
The Boy Scouts are asked to meet at Scout headquarters on South Main Street beside the high school building Tuesday evening at 8 o clock to consider an important matter that is to be brought before them.
Crissie L. Mendenhall and William S. Andrews were quietly married Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage on English Street. Rev P. D. Brown officiated as only a few friends witnessed the ceremony.
A Mare Island navy yard black powder storehouse explosion wrecked the building and caused numerous injuries with eight men reported killed. Desperate efforts were under way to control the flames as officials awaited fuller details.
A large explosion at Mare Island navy yard San Francisco Bay destroyed two storehouses and damaged twelve of fifteen magazines. Early reports say no confirmed deaths as 200 workers may have been nearby and several gunners’ quarters were wrecked. A ferry boat passenger from Pasadena was injured by shock and debris. Authorities barred departures until casualty details are released.
Washington July 9 Special An appeal to shippers and consignees to load and unload cars promptly to improve freight car supply has been issued by the Southern railway system under war conditions. Cars should be loaded to capacity and every hour counts as railroads strive to move troops and munitions. J L Allen and R H Garrison left for New York and eastern points, while H L Barter plans a trip to eastern North Carolina.
London reports say morning papers condemn the air raid of Saturday as a disgrace to the war office and admiralty air service. Outrage centers on incompetence and England’s lag in aircraft production, with 22 German Gotha planes identified in the raid and speeds of 70 to 80 miles per hour noted. May provoke a secret Commons session on air defenses.
Several motorists faced speeding charges in municipal court this morning. Each defendant paid the costs after testifying they were headed to relief of the solicitor Walter Royals when officers started the stopwatch. Royals was reportedly on the asphalt highway as a storm threatened and the assistance giver was arrested but paid the costs.
Raleigh reports from the war department that North Carolina will be credited with 1003 men who enlisted in the regular army between April 20 and June 2. Gaston County led with 51 men, and the exact credit for National Guard members is pending though expected to exceed regular army totals.
Twenty three Army air planes took off at 6 a m from Ashburn field and flew in one hour and 25 minutes to Rantoul near Champagne in what was described as the longest squadron flight. The mission completed without incident. The Ashburn camp was abandoned due to land acquisition costs.
Washington reports the expected output of principal crops. Winter wheat 402,000,000 bushels, spring wheat 276,000,000, total wheat 678,000,000. Corn 3,124,000,000 bushels. Tobacco 1,215,000,000 pounds.
Chicago July 9 markets show weakness due to President Wilson’s embargo on all food and fodder. The drop was brief with wheat trading barely altered. September opened one cent lower at 1.93 and later sold at 1.92.
Miss Victoria Hudson of Barnum Springs speaks at the Presbyterian church this evening at 8 o clock. The lecture promises to be interesting and instructive and the public is invited to attend.
Local manufacturers warn of shutdowns as Southern Railway orders empty cars to Atlanta. J T Ryan of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association says embargoes and redirection threaten suspension of operations and idling of hundreds of workers unless the Interstate Commerce Commission intervenes. A telegram protests the move and seeks relief from the commission.
F A Goodlin of the Business Magazine Knoxville is in the city gathering data and illustrations for a forthcoming High Point feature. Steve Clark of the Commercial Club industrial department aids in collecting material for the planned SouthernCities series.
Major J. T. Burrus of the medical officers reserve corps United States army is in the city on a ten days leave to visit family. He appears fit and hearty after several weeks of rigorous training at Fort Oglethorpe, though he has shed a little weight. Friends are glad to see him back for the brief visit.
Fairmont West Virginia July 9 associations of coal operators issued a warning against violation of the maximum price agreement set at the recent conference with government officials. It was announced there have been no violations known at this time.
The American steamship Massapequa, 3,193 tons gross, was sunk on Saturday by a German submarine. Built in 1893 and owned by the New York and Porto Rico company, she sailed June 18 from the United States for France with general cargo. Commanded by Captain A. H. Strumm, the crew totaled 31, including 10 Americans.
The Fayetteville army cantonment project was halted by federal order. Water and sewer lines had been laid and buildings were rising at high rents when Washington ordered the stop. Officials sought guidance in Washington and with General Scott in Charlotte, whose reception is linked to the pause.
Reports from Berlin indicate Emperor William asked the neutral ambassadors to confer with him on Saturday. The message was passed to Rotterdam via the Exchange Telegraph Company.
In Cotton New York on July 9 the market opened steady with July at 25.80 and October at 26.00. Early activity showed a 7 to 35 point range with October slipping to 25.95 before firming, amid government export controls and light offerings. January traded near 26.35 as the day progressed.
Mobile Alabama hosts the annual Alabama Automobile Dealers association convention for three days with prominent trade representatives from every section of the state attending the opening today.
Asheville reports the opening of the annual convention with leading newspaper publishers from the southwest in attendance. An estimated 75 publishers were expected to attend the gathering today.
French port reports an American contingent ready to depart for its permanent camp. Major General William L. Sibert will travel by auto and reside in quarters prepared in a village in France within hearing of the guns. The troops hailed the move and the town observed a vacation to bid them farewell.
Mrs. Fannie Odom Lee aged 71 died Saturday at the home of J. W. Lee in Jamestown after a three week illness. She lived in Jamestown 43 years, moving from Burlington. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles P. Cobb of High Point at Deep River church burial followed. Surviving are her husband Joseph S. Lee and five sons J. W. Lee of Jamestown Joe S. Lee Jr. of High Point David R. Lee of Berlin NJ Ben R. Lee of Ward Hill MA and George R. Lee of Asheville. Pallbearers were J. D. Garrett D. W. Moore W. B. E. Davis W. C. Brown A. L. Vickery and J. D. Adams.
Mrs Emeline Hayworth aged 85 died Sunday morning at 1 o clock at her home seven miles northwest of the city. She was wife of the late J F Hayworth who preceded her 15 years. Surviving are four sons J J Hayworth J W Hayworth Charlie Hayworth Sanford Hayworth and four daughters Mrs John Moore Mrs George Moore Mrs Alex Bodenhammer and Mrs C H Hammer. Funeral at Abbott's Creek at 3 o'clock conducted by A Davis.
Petrograd reports a renewed Russian push in Galicia with gains near Stanislau and Halicz. The offensive has taken over 25,000 prisoners and 48 guns, including large pieces, as Brusiloff holds Brze ny to brace for further moves toward Lemberg.
The North Carolina Good Roads association holds its annual meeting in Asheville June 6 10 and 11 at Battery Park hotel. Key topics include state wide county road law use of auto tax for maintenance prison reform and state security for county road bonds with full discussion of the federal aid road bill. Delegates approaching 1000 with strong women’s club participation, prizes for farthest traveling delegation and largest county and city delegations, and tourist rates to Asheville. Citizens statewide urged to attend to support economical roadbuilding for state development.
A three day carnival began in Ringling July to mark the fifty first anniversary of a treaty enabling white development of Chickasaw and Choctaw lands. A large crowd is expected with elaborate entertainment planned by the Chickasaw Pioneer association in charge.
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