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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
4
W. XS Keener serves as managing editor while J. P. Rawley is listed as business manager in the publication’s masthead. The lines indicate editorial and administrative leadership within the staff.
A Danville Register opines on Wilson’s 1916 election prospects tied to Progressive votes while noting Republican favorable conditions. The Greensboro press is praised for independence amid partisan scrutiny and accusations of bias for not aligning with a party.
Two negro rescuers saved six white men in Catawba floodwaters while a white rescuer sought rewards before saving another man. North Carolinians will aid flood victims, and Judge Bond’s inquiry into Joe Black’s lynching may curb mob rule. Britton faces diplomatic rift over Wednesday’s punning. Greensboro hotel plans gain statewide attention.
New York July 21 First prices in the cotton market were unchanged to 3 points lower. Further rains inspired a few buying orders and October slipped to 12.9 while January rose to 12.14. Later heaviness set in with October at 12.90 December 3.06 and January 13.10, with 4 net changes of 5 to 10 points from the session open.
Reports that spring crop damage from black rust reached up to fifty percent in some localities spurred a fresh advance in Chicago wheat trading. Opening prices showed gains across the board with September and December futures steady to higher as traders priced in further losses.
Camp Glenn, July 21. Lieut. Col. D. Skerrett reports Camp Glenn one of the most sanitary camps on the Atlantic coast. Drills shift to hikes with weather delays. eight mile hike noted. Maj. H. St Clark and Capt. Bernard Sharpe return to duties. Col Thomas G. Whitted leaves for Washington to join the engineering corps.
A British cargo steamship anchored off the merchant submarine Deutschland’s berth near Baltimore, prompting worry from Eastern Forwarding officials. Timmins tug searchlight scanned the area as Captain Cullison reported aboard. Reported strangers monitor the Deutschland with others stationed along Chesapeake Bay to the capes.
Washington dispatch reports further conferences between Acting Secretary Polk and Mr. Arredondo will resume soon depending on General Carranza's approval of the tentative plan for negotiations. Polk has informed President Wilson and Secretary Lansing and is prepared to arrange a meeting of commissioners from both governments to settle differences.
Opelousas La July 21 Thirty picked men with rifles guard a cane brake 18 miles southwest of town where Helaire Carriere who Sunday night shot and killed Marion L Swords sheriff of St Landry Parish is believed hiding. About 20 other men moved into the cane brake at dark last night aiming to flush him out to range of guards. The area is dense with hidden trails known to Carriere.
The Rebekah lodge plans a cream supper event at Ive Ley Grove on Saturday night, inviting community members to enjoy dessert and fellowship. Proceeds support lodge activities.
Report notes a leper colony on a houseboat near a temple along the West River where soldiers opened fire after warning. Two lepers fled by river, one escaping to the hills burned the boat. Kempf and associate aided the colony by supplying food and support amid recurring anti lep rover attacks.
Delegates from allied parliaments plan sessions in Paris to discuss postwar control measures including commerce with enemies, contracts, debt collection in enemy territories, sequestration of enemy property, patents and trademarks, export prohibitions, and postwar economic coordination under allied supervision. A maritime conference with Entente powers will follow in December to align merchant marine understandings.
In Peking on July 21 Yuan Shi Kai's deathbed wish guiding his family home is fulfilled as HW Yuan Ko Ting and kin prepare to return to Changteh. The rites include sacrifices to the deceased, prayers by Lamas and Taoiats, and tributes from treaty powers framed in condolence telegrams. Local officials perform formal respects at Huai Jen Tang with three bows.
State of North Carolina Guilford County Superior Court In Re L EB Ritchie Administers the Estate of John Arey deceased creditors are notified to file verified claims within twelve months from the date hereof. Administrator L K Ritchie and attorney J Allen Austin July 14 4916
Carolina readers report Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieves stomach and digestive ailments. W R Davenport of Parker cites rapid relief after one bottle, J K Erwin of Winston-Salem says the treatment nearly cured him, and others claim permanent benefits. The ad promises a full refund if not satisfied and mentions a factory guarantee.
London reports wide changes in Soho as wartime shifts remove German establishments and workers. Belgian influence grows with new Belgian named cafes and soldiers visible, while German shops, waiters, and signs disappear reflecting occupation pressures.
Fun on stage from start to finish with delight guaranteed. Admission charges listed as Adults 25c and cheaper for children, promising an entertaining theater experience for families and theatergoers.
Washington July 21 A compromise plan to vote on the Keating Owen child labor bill in December drew little favor from President Wilson who wants immediate passage. Senate Democrats plan a caucus next week to decide strategy while Republicans press for action. The issue splits Southern Democrats over factory impacts and Republican pressure looms as campaigns approach. A telegram from West Virginia independents urges action to protect and regulate child labor now.
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