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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
4
The New York cotton market opened lower by 1 to 4 points but quickly firmed. January cotton rose to 12.70, October to 12.55, and December to 12.19 as prices held about 4 points above last night’s close.
A New Jersey ruling in a second degree murder case sparked debate on whether a person must retreat when faced with a deadly assault. The piece discusses legal and ethical questions, contrasting judicial restraint with popular opinion on self-defense and the duty to avoid danger. The text also touches on international issues and the costs of public safety and arms control.
High Point Democrats urge voters to support a countywide slate in the primary, arguing for one High Point representative and representation from Greensboro and the rest of the county. The signers press all High Point Democrats to vote for their respective candidates and urge harmony with other sections to ensure future support.
The Mexican situation again dominated early trading in New York. Mexican Petroleum fell 2 points while several stocks advanced, including Reading, Delaware Valley, Great Northern, United States Steel, and Mercantile Marine preferred. American Beet Sugar rose slightly as the market turned more reactionary.
Tokyo reports say Japan sent railway guards to Tsinanfu to restore order amid revolutionary clashes. Officials insist it is not intervention and no troops were landed, while rebels attacked the city and cut telegraph lines as government and German-influenced factions clash over Yuan Shikai's regime.
The passage questions Japan and Yuan Shikai policy toward an amicable end with the United States. It notes distrust of President Yuan and concerns that he cannot secure a friendly settlement, reflecting tense diplomacy. The focus remains on confidence, sincerity, and the challenged path to friendship.
In Chicago on June 1 the market moved on news Oklahoma would ship newly harvested wheat in a fortnight. Openings ranged near yesterday's close, with July at 107 and September at 108, then prices firmed before turning lower in a late sag.
Lonnie Jones, a Greensboro Black man and ice wagon driver, was killed Monday night on a Southern Railway spur between the passenger station and the coal chute. Found with head and left hand severed, initial belief pointed to placement on the rail, but later examination concluded death came from being struck by an engine.
A description of automobile repainting emphasizing high skill and efficiency at reasonable prices using Valentines high grade coach colors and varnishes.
Brown and Wagoner announce the opening of a new cafe designed to fit the city’s standards. The European plan offers noon lunches at 25 cents and dinners with a focus on select foods, plus a ladies department and special noon lunches for store workers on Saturdays.
Norfolk and Southern operate daily passenger trains from Asheboro to Aberdeen and eastern North Carolina with connections to Charlotte. Schedule figures are information only and not guaranteed. Inquiries to L I Burkhead agent Asheboro North Carolina. Kyle and Leard, traffic manager and general passenger agent, Norfolk Virginia.
Train schedule notices list passenger trains on the SQUIHERN Railway with numbered services to Asheboro and Worthbound. Times include morning, afternoon, and evening departures and arrivals for up and down routes, with several No 141 107 135 148 designations and Asheboro branch connections.
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