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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
1
Official dispatches report battle from the Gulf of Riga to Romania with German forces rushing troops from Italian and French fronts. On the Riga sector German sea transports move troops ashore while Austrians retreat in the Carpathians and Korniloff faces shifting lines at Lemberg.
Petrograd reports the Russian war office states 16 officers and 900 Austrians captured at Galicia with numerous machine guns. From July 1 to 15, 834 officers and 35,809 men were taken. Brussiloff’s forces seized 93 guns, mortars, 405 machine guns, 43 mine throwers, 45 bomb mortars, two airplanes, and other equipment amid weather hampering infantry.
Bisbee Arizona July 16 armed guards guard roads into the copper district to stop the 1 100 plus exiles from returning while mine operators plan to run properties on a larger scale under I W W strike authority Peace officers and local leaders say they will allow workers to come back but will bar agitators The 1 168 exiles settle into camp life under U S soldiers awaiting action on their appeal to be returned home wives visit through the wire netting in Columbus Ohio July 16 the exiles adjust to camp routine and await developments
New York July 16 prices for cotton futures fell sharply as rains in the belt weighed on sentiment. July opened unchanged, with October and December leading declines of about 61 to 62 points from Saturday's close, trading heavy near the lows.
Exchange Telegraph from Lausanne reports no more Zeppelins are being built at Frederickshaven. Workmen previously engaged in Zeppelin production are now employed in constructing a large number of airplanes.
The Grace sank with the loss of three men, including one American, and two naval guard members injured, according to a statement from the state department dated July 16 in Washington.
The note describes continued hard fighting on the French front with a German attempt to retake observation posts near Monthaut and Teton in Champagne. French local operations gained ground south of the Aisne and near St Quentin and Corbeny, while on the British front only raids and artillery and air combat are reported.
A Randolph County resident says Ashboro’s own power plant provides reliable service while High Point and Greensboro experience frequent outages. Merchants in Ashboro view a municipal lighting plant as the best solution, as franchise control expires in 1919 and the city owns the distribution lines.
Officials estimate North Carolina must supply a large army quota with Winston-Salem expected to provide the most. The city registered 5146 men and a gross draft of 604 is projected, with deductions for guard and army enlistments. Raleigh would supply 127 after credits, while Clay County shows 299 registered for an estimated 37 gross.
United States mobilizes National Guard with over 125000 soldiers to be drafted after August 5 for France. Half already at home armories or state camps, with clothing shipped for the trip and full equipment at large camps. Supplies concentrate in southern depots amid artillery shortages.
Washington July 16 The senate expected speedy passage of the aviation bill funding a fleet of 22 000 airplanes and totaling 640 million dollars. Senator Chamberlain chairman of the military committee predicted the measure would become law before August 1 and be taken up after the food bill is disposed of.
Major General Goethals has postponed plans to take private merchant shipping construction and to contract building two government yards. Acting at the request of Chairman Denman the move seeks direction from the Emergency Fleet Corporation board.
Chicago opening notes wheat markets muted with no major movement. July futures quoted around 2.05 and September near 1.95 as traders await clearer guidance.
Washington on July 16 Secretary Baker announced plans to produce nitrate from atmospheric nitrogen at an estimated cost of about 4 million dollars without using water power.
Copenhagen reports that Dr Georg Michaelis, the new chancellor, will deliver his maiden speech in the reichstag on Thursday. The address is anticipated to outline his program and is awaited with interest.
Washington reports that the army draft drawing likely cannot be held before Saturday as many states have not completed exemption boards. Fifteen states have not reported final board completion, though some districts have finished.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joshua Anderson aged 72 were held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Springveld church led by Rev Sylvester Newitn pastor of the High Point Friends church. She died at her home a mile and a half southwest of the city Saturday morning. She is survived by her husband one son and three daughters. Interment followed in the church burying ground.
German sources via Berne report to Rome say four of the largest modern submarines were destroyed by American warships during the convoy of the first American troops to France. Central News relay.
Salvation Army plans a tag day in High Point to raise funds for ambulances in France and mobilization camp buildings with reading rooms rest accommodations and lunch counters. Donations will be received by Captain Talbirt or the Enterprise.
North Carolina Corporation Commission allowed Southern Railway to reroute trains 21 and 22 via Winston-Salem and Barber Junction from Goldsboro to Asheville reducing main line passenger trains by two. Public complaints arise over lost popular services Nos 44 45 35 36 and reduced connections with Greensboro Salisbury travel. Local riders fault Southern for inconveniences and poor consideration of passenger comfort.
Mrs Lucy Brown wife of Neal Brown died early Sunday morning at 15 oclock at 513 North Main Street following a month long illness She was found unconscious in bed about 4 oclock and did not regain consciousness She leaves four sisters and three brothers all in High Point The funeral will be at First Baptist Church at 3 PM tomorrow with Rev James A Clarke officiating and Oakwood Cemetery as burial site
George R. Tompkins Jr. of Philadelphia was formally charged with murder before a justice of the peace in Johnstown after deaths of Edwin Humpreys his wife and son by a shooting near the city. He was locked in Cambria county jail as a county detective filed the charge and Tompkins proclaimed his innocence.
Edney Ridge of the first infantry has been commissioned second lieutenant and assigned to the machine gun company. Formerly a private in the regular army with General Pershing, he left to enlist in the guard for a commission. Ridge hails from Greensboro and previously worked for the Daily News.
Businessmen who spoke to their employees last week about joining the Red Cross are asked to notify Mrs. Jos. D. Cox at phone 24 with results and efforts. The membership committee continues its drive and hopes to reach the 1000 member mark soon.
Washington July 16. The senate enters its fifth and likely final week of debate on the food control bill as leaders confer to align with the president. A vote is scheduled for Saturday under the current agreement.
The W C T U will meet with Mrs J W Harriss on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock.
North Carolina official John Paul Lucas warns the food situation remains critical despite government crop estimates. He urges universal participation in conservation, noting transportation limits and heavy demand from allies, with wheat as the key crop and U.S. exports pressured by submarine warfare.
Rome reports the Italian war mission led by Prince Udine returned from the United States with a favorable assessment of its talks. It carried President Wilson's message to the king and urged extradition for Alfredo Cocchi, the Ruth Crager murderer, to boost Italy's standing and align with penal code spirit.
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