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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues the Russian crisis worsens daily and warns Germany may seize Russia by force if unchecked. It cites Count von Mirbach’s assassination and urges early allied intervention, noting U S leaders favor caution despite public calls for military aid to Russia.
Chairman Ed L. Travis of the state corporation commission resigns amid long running critiques over his lodging and work pattern between Washington and Raleigh. Governor Bickett now awaits a successor as Raleigh press and Governor consider next steps for stable leadership.
Dr Coe urges calm to parents of infants amid hot weather and rising death rates. He says life children face no cause for alarm over current health conditions, though many worried as heat peaks. The reassuring statement aims to ease fears during this health episode and seasonal rise.
The article notes 17 infant deaths within High Point from June through July 10, most under one year old. It cites extreme heat and illness among infants as factors and records only one two year old death from a bed accident, with no reported cases of infantile paralysis or meningitis to Dr. Coe.
The article contends Germany’s military rulers forced the removal of Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann from the foreign secretary post. It says Admiral von Hintze could be named to replace him, with pan-German leadership shaping the government. It notes earlier rival Albert Ballin was considered but unlikely to prevail under military control.
Administrator W C Jones, executor of A H Lindsay, announces a public auction of property in High Point NC on Saturday July 26 1918 at 2 PM. The 12 220 acre lot includes a dwelling nearby on Jordan Street with described boundaries and corner stakes. Proceeds go to satisfy Lindsay's estate obligations.
Docket shows modest docket activity with minor offenses. J. D. Gains paid costs for speeding, Banner Leach fined one dollar plus costs. Jesse Safewright cleared of cruelty and false pretenses. Clodfelter found not guilty of operating a motor vehicle. James Reed charged with theft of a pair of pants tied to Bob Beck. Beck recalls, Reed disposed of pants, Beck seeks warrant. A humorous, tangled case ends with not guilty verdict.
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft Adams Illinois writes of three months cough relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He recommends the remedy and plans to keep it on hand. The product is noted to give relief from hay fever asthma and bronchial coughs. Mann Drug Co.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash of real estate in High Point North Carolina. Property is Lot No II in Block 7 of the People Realty Company plot known as Snow Park as recorded in Guilford County. Sale conducted under a decree by Mason W Gant Clerk Superior Court dated June 17 1918 by attorney W P Ragan.
Under a Guilford county Superior Court order in the Kenney estate case, Commissioner T W Albertson will sell July 13 1918 at 2 PM on the premises 807 South Main Street High Point NC the Lot 807 and a seven room dwelling with water sewer electric lights on a car line with paved street. Also to be sold at the same time and place three building lots on the east side of High Point each 50 by 150 feet to raise assets to pay debts. sale subject to court confirmation.
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