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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
1
A contingent of American troops safely arrived and disembarked in Europe on July 28 aboard the same steamer used by Kermit Roosevelt and family. Troops cheered, representatives of the general staff observed, and the men entrained for a new camp with little civic display. The government withholds further information on the dispatch.
In France July 28 Associated Press reports young officers trained at Plattsburg rapidly adapting under French instructors. Regulars laud their high morale and technical skill, with many ready to lead battalions. Bomb throwing is favored as they settle into war zone routines.
An article from Die Post of Berlin suggests Mexico could join central powers for development aid from Germany. El Universal denounces the piece as a lie and says German minister to Mexico Eckhardt may be recalled.
L. B. Williams, a city attorney, will address the Baraca class at the First Baptist church tomorrow morning.
Washington July 28 Congress to raise 7 billion dollars in new revenue to fund the war effort for the year. Secretary McAdoo estimates total government cost at about 10.74 billion, with credit extensions potentially bringing the yearly total beyond 15 billion. Senate and House finance committees resume work to craft ways and means to meet the Revenue needs.
The High Point Red Cross benefit at the Rose theater Wednesday raised 75 dollars and 35 cents. Theater management donated all ticket proceeds to the Red Cross chapter fund and officials thank the Rose theater owners Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre and others who helped.
New York July 28 The cotton market opened steady with the top around 12 points higher. Large purchases of October near 23.85 followed by gains to 23.98 for October and 23.74 for December. Close steady with July-October 23.81 December 25.63 January 23.50 March 23.66 May 23.79.
Nashville July 28 Tennessee votes on whether a constitutional convention should be called The current 1870 constitution supporters argue the document fails to meet needs and a convention is proposed to propose reforms.
Chicago July 28 wheat opened four cents higher at 2.30 for September but closed near 2.28 as buyers trimmed gains. The day showed modest demand and typical fluctuations for the summer session with traders watching supply signals and export prospects.
Petrograd reports that during operations near Smorgon on July 25 the Russian unit known as the command of death captured several women. Interviews with prisoners revealed that German women were also serving on the battlefront alongside German troops.
Company M is being mustered into federal service as the mustering officer arrives from Thomasville after examining and muster ing members there. Reports say many from Thomasville were rejected under strict exams. the local process will take today with men being released between exams and tomorrow. The unit plans to depart for the cantonment at Greenville South Carolina to begin training around August 1 with a full roster likely.
State police aided by local patrolmen and volunteers were in control after a renewal of rioting in Chester Pennsylvania. Four more negro victims were hospitalized as the outbreak spread with attacks across the town. Casualties include two white men killed and over 100 people injured.
Chicago July 28 records of major league leaders show Cobb Detroit tops American batting at 377 while Roush Cincinnati leads National at 341. Groh Cincinnati tops runs with 61, Roth Cleveland leads steals at 31, Pipp New York leads American homers with 6 and Cravath and Hornsby tied at 8 in the National. Cicotte Chicago leads earned run average among pitchers in 19 or more games, with Anderson New York second. Detroit backs the American with a team batting average of .257 and Cincinnati leads the National at .266.
A Petrograd dispatch says Ensign Vera Butchkieff and Lieutenant Sarydlova of the Russian women’s battalion, wounded in recent fighting, were sent to Minsk after Poltava reception by 100,000 citizens. The women reportedly attacked after male troops deserted, taking German prisoners who were surprised by their captors' sex.
After morning service at First Presbyterian, Rev. C. P. Coble will go to Greensboro to help conduct a series of revival services at Buffalo Presbyterian church. He will assist Rev. H. K. Lee as the revival runs for one week, the oldest church in the region being five years older than Alamance church.
Asheville reports Carlyle Craig son of former Governor Locke Craig has been raised to a junior lieutenant. He completed midshipman training at Annapolis earlier this year and has long been a familiar football figure at the academy.
The funeral of William Stone who died Thursday at his home east of the city was held yesterday afternoon at Shady Grove church in Davidson county. Rev. H. H. Robbins of South Main Street Methodist Episcopal church preached, with a large turnout of relatives and friends attending.
The American bark Carmela of 1379 tons, built 1873 in Glasgow, sailing from the United States to Havre, France, was sunk by a submarine near Plymouth. Captain John A. Johnson and a crew of 20, including six Americans, were aboard. the survivors were landed.
Major General Wood announces the Charlotte cantonment will be a fixture and occupy two large areas on the western and eastern sides of the city rather than the original 25,000 acre site. He plans to be in Charlotte on Monday.
Raymond Jenkins and Ira King, furloughed National Guardsmen, hunted by five detectives for two days, were arrested in Lynchburg and taken to Crewe. Jenkins admitted shooting William Elliot in self defense as Elliot lies in dangerous condition.
Chicago july 28 a strike of switch men on 19 railways entering the district became effective today. About 2500 men reported for work in shifts while union representatives could not confirm if all 2500 will join the walkout.
The Russian war office reports no major Allied action on the Galicia front yesterday as Austro German forces near Kolomea advance in Galicia. In the Carpathians the Teutons push east of Kiribaba and push back Russian lines. Western fronts show no ground gained for Germany while Crown Prince Wilhelm’s forces suffer heavy losses near the Chemin Des Dames. Russian sources mention a British heavy bombardment and German counter fire, and claim German women fighters were found among the dead near Smorgon.
The Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Hundred Thousand Dollar Club held its annual convention in Asheville. Speakers included Medical Examiner J P Turner on company policy, D W Cochran on Integrity, and C B Loudon Bobbie Smith and G A Rankin on club spirit. The event closed with remarks by C C Taylor and attendees planning to stay over for the weekend.
Inmates at the county jail in Asheville were confined after a mutiny by Negro women in the house of correction. Plans allegedly included attacking the matron Miss Garrison and escaping by throwing snuff in her eyes. White inmates denied involvement as authorities restored order.
The Red Cross gathering originally set for tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 has been moved from the Junior hall to the Methodist Protestant church in Mechanicsville.
Raleigh July 28 Chowan and Oxford colleges placed on the B list by the state board of examiners entitling graduates to collect credit on certificates as assistant teachers.
Washington issued a forecast of warm and generally fair weather with widely scattered thunder showers anticipated for the coming week. The outlook stresses mostly pleasant conditions with occasional thunderstorm activity across the area.
Citizens urged to contribute to a gift fund for Company M before it leaves for Greenville, S C. A total of 101 96 is raised after expenses, with 33 04 more expected from city residents to buy a silk flag or war phonograph. A list of contributors follows, and funds are held by The Enterprise.
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