KEPNER EDITORIAL STAFF LIST
The line identifies W. N. Kepner as managing editor and J. P. Rawley as business manager.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
4
The line identifies W. N. Kepner as managing editor and J. P. Rawley as business manager.
A 1916 editorial condemns the lynching of Joe Black in North Carolina and criticizes local officials and residents for hindering lawful investigation. It questions public sentiment, calls the murder cowardly, and urges accountability for all involved in the crime and cover up.
The Asheville Times announces Rev. T. W. Chambliss as its new manager. Known statewide for his writings, he formerly worked with the Charlotte Observer and Charlotte Chronicle and contributed to several papers. He is described as a good thinker and writer who will be an asset to the paper.
The cotton market opened firm with gains of up to seven points. October and December contracts traded near new highs before fluctuating, then eased to 13.08 and 13.28 respectively, before steadying. Prices around the first hour showed 13.08 for August and 13.34 to 13.55 for several nearby months.
Wheat prices weakened in Chicago trading on July 10 as no fresh evidence emerged that the spring crop faced black rust. Opening quotes fell several cents, then rallied to around Saturday's closes before slipping again.
A suspect described as about 36 years old and accused of blowing a post office safe in Lynchburg was captured in Rowan County after a federal hunt. He had previously broken out of Lynchburg jail and was serving a 10 year sentence in Georgia for murder. A reward was offered for information leading to the arrest.
London diary reports American bacon being hoarded in Liverpool to push prices up. If normal quantities were released, prices could fall to 12 to 18 cents a pound. current prices average 32 cents. Large cold storages around Liverpool hold vast quantities, with estimates of 70 pound boxes totaling 8 to 9 hundred thousand and value over $12.5 million wholesale.
General Pershing's expedition is not expected to leave Mexico soon, say drivers of a long train of empty motor trucks that arrived at Columbus New Mexico. The drivers will return with supplies, and they reported shelters are being built for troops through the rainy season.
Carroll has purchased the Piedmont cafe and is remodeling it to prepare for an up to date restaurant operation. The move signals a fresh start under new ownership with plans for modernized service and updated menu offerings.
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage denounces Democrats and now aims at the Republican Party. They demand firm promises to support the Susan B. Anthony amendment and plan a August Colorado Springs conference to decide how to use women voters.
War disruption pushes freight costs higher across routes. From the United States to Sydney and New York to Sydney rates soar, with American shipments seeing steep increases. Shipowners seek profit from repeated crossings while prewar low charges vanish.
War era housing plan aims to provide temporary lodging for women workers in munition factories. Upper and middle class women urged to assist by renting or sharing homes, with small cottages or vacant large houses used as hostels. Government considering using cinema or school rooms if housing shortages persist.
London July 110 The long planned tunnel under the channel to join England with the continent is revived as MPs discuss feasibility and timing postwar. Allies Trade Conference decision on rapid low cost land and sea transport is thought to influence the project.
Regular communication of Numa F. Reidlodge A. F. and A. M. on Monday night July 10 at 8 o clock. Work in fellowcraft degree will be conducted.
Camp Glenn notes many married soldiers may receive discharges under a new war department measure. Most husbands and fathers not pressed at home will remain in service, while the majority of married men could be forced to return to their families. Lieut. Col. Skerrett arrives to inspect troops and confirm mobilization readiness as recruits continue arriving and equipment is issued.
Private letters from Jerusalem report increasing executions of Libanese and Syrians by Turkish authorities. The outbreak of typhus, whooping cough, and smallpox leads the government to close Jerusalem schools. Newspapers print black bordered notices while criticizing sanitary neglect. Wounded troops are moved from battle zones through crowded districts.
The recorder's court long session heard the vagrancy case against Fannie Osborne, who lives on North Hamilton Street. The state rested after witnesses described the house as a disorderly “bad house.” Francis Idol testified against Osborne. other neighbors testified about reputation and disturbance in the neighborhood. Separate witnesses, including Oscar Holder, faced disorderly conduct and other charges. Several fines were imposed or set for court costs and related offenses.
An official statement reports German casualties in the war, listing a computed total of 3 612.63 with details presented as part of a broad frontline update. The text remains uncertain but indicates published casualty figures and military context.
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