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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
The port of New York was closed to all outgoing vessels for part of the forenoon, the gate in the Steel net at the harbor mouth was shut. The gate reopened at 12 20. Navy and customs officials withheld details.
Raleigh June 1 The resignation of Lieutenant John R Ashe attached to the sanitary department of the coast artillery has been accepted and Dr James H Bangle of Charlotte has been commissioned first lieutenant and assigned to command of the detachment it was announced today.
Chicago June 1 Charles A Comiskey president of the Chicago American League Baseball club sent a check to the Red Cross for 2039.54 representing ten percent of receipts from 19 games in which the White Sox participated recently Comiskey previously sent 2109.11 to the Red Cross
London reports only six percent loss of certain ships, per Kennedy Jones, director of socio economy. The Ministry of Food had allowed for a twenty five percent loss of this shipping category.
Paris Premier Ribot informed the chamber of deputies the government would not assist the socialist delegation traveling to the socialist congress in Stockholm. The announcement was made in the chamber of deputies on June 1.
London reports large quantities of bombs dropped on Ostend Zeebrugge and Bruges by British airmen though no official statement was issued this afternoon.
A Ford driven by J. L. Allen of Hopewell Virginia with H. Cornwell as passenger collided with northbound Southern Railway passenger train No. 12 near the station. The car was wrecked and its occupants escaped with only a scare as the train slowed and the engine pulled past. The driver followed a local instruction to go “Down the railroad tracks” and the car struck the approaching train. The accident damaged the car and left it by the wayside while the train continued on.
Raleigh June 1. Since the Canton Haywood county outbreak on April 7 about 120 typhoid cases have developed with several fatalities learned today. Investigation shows the disease came from impure water and the state board of health has taken precautions though the incubation period may extend the epidemic for several days before ending.
Captain Wm. H. Pace, who toured North Carolina Coast Artillery units, praised their readiness noting most companies are at full war strength and one lagging unit is nearly full. The inspection covered multiple points where the units are stationed.
Washington reports at the war department that the army cantonments are cut from 32 to 16 as tents used for unprovided men are in tents. The cantonment system proved twice as extensive as expected and the sites for the 16 camps remain unsettled with tents to be placed mainly in the south.
Raleigh reports show since April 1, 1924, the North Carolina National Guard units not in federal service enrolled 2,924 men. Of these, 345 were recruited from May 20 to May 31. Federal service units, including the second infantry and two engineer companies, are seen as heavy in recruitment. About 4,500 more were needed to reach full strength.
The oath of office was administered this morning to J. Allen Austin as municipal court judge and Walter Roy als as solicitor. Mayor Ragan also swore in six patrolmen elected by the city council yesterday afternoon.
Minneapolis June 1 Rev. Charles L. Lehnert pastor of the Central German Methodist Episcopal church was arrested by Department of Justice agents on a warrant accusing him of making seditious statements while denouncing the liberty loan.
Paris June 1 Captain George Guynemer the famed French aviator has downed five more German airplanes bringing his total to 43 enemy machines. Between May 17 and 31 French airmen are credited with 32 victories and 57 more are believed shot down behind German lines.
Between April 15 and May 24 French forces reported 31829 German prisoners with 28045 unwounded as the offensive resumes. Dispatches note renewed French momentum from Croomer to Cherisy area while British advances near Arras Cambrai road push westward after prior raids.
The South Carolina and Tennessee railroad commissions granted Southern Railway permission to discontinue some passenger train service as a war measure. Vice President J H Cowman said the two states acted first and approved the petitions in full, citing necessity for government interests during the war.
Danville Virginia June 1 Miss Helen Murray Donaldson 25 died yesterday after a 10 day illness at her mother's home She was born and raised in Danville a graduate of the Blackstone Female Institute An operation followed a later operation but medical aid failed to save her
New York cotton market opened with quiet early trading as operators waited for reports. July and October futures showed slight gains with July near 21.81 and October around 21.30, while other nearby prices ranged from 21.25 to 21.58 in the initial session.
Olin S. Dean of Cullowhee Normal school has been elected professor of English at Davenport College and will begin duties at the start of the fall term. Dean previously served five years as Cullowhee’s English professor and was former president of Weaver College North Carolina and Mansfield College Louisiana. The trustees approved his move at a recent meeting and call it a fortunate appointment.
Peking reports minister of the navy Chen Pih quan has proposed the cabinet approve construction of 30 submarines to aid coast defense. No government action has been taken on the recommendation.
Wheat prices opened unchanged to 1 cent higher in Chicago on June 1 but fell below yesterday's close after news that the port of New York was closed to outgoing vessels.
The provisional government acting on a Finnish senate proposal has announced complete or partial remission of sentences for Finnish citizens for crimes or offenses committed before March 20, 1917.
Mrs. Francis C. May aged 77 of Red Oak township Nash County died last night at her residence. She is survived by two grandchildren Geo May near here and Wiley T May at Fort Oglethorpe officers training camp. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
June 1 report says H. W. Bard, an American resident, donated 125000 francs to the ministry of marine to award prizes to officers and gunners on merchant ships who sink ships of the marines. Prizes set at 5000 francs per officer or gunner.
Mobile veterans of the G R and Confederacy and the Daughters of the Confederacy will unite this afternoon to celebrate Jefferson Davis birthday Sunday next. They will parade the streets before starting the exercises in the afternoon.
Henry Grove resigned as president of William Cramp and Sons ship and engine builders in Philadelphia. He was succeeded by H. W. Hand, vice president and general manager, who became president, while Grove was elected chairman of the board. J. A. Mull, another Cramp official, replaced Hand as director.
A Fayetteville delegation led by Postmaster J B Underwood and including W F Smith John G Shaw T H Sutton chamber of commerce president and Mayor J D McNeill traveled to Charleston to meet Major General Wood about a proposed training camp for Fayetteville. The plan comes on the urging of Col H J Hunt who recently recommended it.
Washington reports formal talks between the Italian mission and American officials moved toward a second loan of 100 million dollars to Italy. The milestone discussions occurred in June with the potential aid pending final approvals and terms.
Washington June President Wilson in a proclamation warns all persons seeking to avoid registration by leaving the country that they expose themselves to prosecution and service eventually.
Strikes disrupt production in over 120 major Petrograd factories many of which work for the war effort. Reports from Ren ters correspondents in Petrograd describe broad actions aimed at paralyzing industry as of June 1.
Nashville June 1 Colonel Harry S Berry commander of the First Tennessee announces the death of Private George W Moore of Knoxville who fell from the Louisville and Nashville bridge he was guarding. His sister lives at Scotland Neck North Carolina.
Richmond Virginia June 1 Captain William Thomas Russell Bell aged 73 a Confederate veteran and noted educator who once ran a military academy at Kings Mountain North Carolina died yesterday at his daughter's home in Richmond His body will be sent to Rutherfordton North Carolina for burial
Washington reports a civilian commission will inspect the hospital ship Solace and other naval vessels at the request of Secretary Daniels. The aim is to form conclusions on the navy's medical and sanitary precautions and handling of the sick.
Washington June 1 The administration espionage bill with its censorship base again goes to a joint conference with House instructions to erase the censorship proposal. The House action ends the current push for war censorship though the President did not rule out further steps.
Kansas City report shows many objectors to the conscription law jailed after federal agents conducted raids in Kansas City and other cities over the past two days.
Disorder erupts in Barcelona with soldiers taking part and several officers imprisoned in the fortress as Madrid reports the events. Police and military authorities move to restore order and investigate the incident.
The Mexican government sent reproductions of famous Aztec sculptures to Rodin in Paris as a gift. Rodin promised to send a reproduction of one of his works to be placed in the national academy of fine arts in Mexico City.
A dynamite blast in a Cleveland frame store and apartment building on Woodland avenue destroyed the structure and injured 13 people, three in hospitals. Doctors say all should recover as police probe a possible plot.
Washington reports the May 25 cotton condition at 69.5 percent of normal, below 77.5 last year and 79.1 for the ten year average. Acreage data will come in July. States listed show Virginia 75 and North Carolina 63 with South Carolina at 70.
St Louis reports the death list from the southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois tornadoes has grown to 79. Hundreds were injured and homeless, but relief efforts are underway and officials say suffering remains limited.
Washington report states the senate is not expected to pass the administration food bill until tomorrow due to numerous amendments. The house committee continued refining the bill to authorize a food administration and price fixing, the second major government measure.
Raleigh June 1 The American Hotel company of Concord capitalized at 50000 was chartered today by the secretary of state The concern proposes to engage in the hotel business An amendment to the charter of the Cade Manufacturing company at Shelby Cleveland county increasing its stock from 50000 to 1500000 was filed.
James D. Mc Neill of Fayetteville announced the state firemen's association executive committee accepted Morehead City's invitation to hold the annual convention there from July 24 through 26. War conditions prevent the tournament from being held.
A J Ridge conductor in charge of the shifting crew for the North Carolina Public Service company was fatally injured at Tate Furniture yard on East Green Street when his body was struck by lumber as the electric car moved into the yard shortly after 4 AM. He died en route to or shortly after arrival of physicians. He was 35, survived by a wife and four children, and the funeral is set for Sunday at 2:30 PM from the family home, with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
Washington reports four days remain before draft registration day as the justice department intensifies efforts against anti conscription agitation. The war department says registrants need not answer now about exemption claims and may present them later. Officials at seaports will detain departures to avoid registration.
Washington reports April and May cold spells severely damaged cotton crops from Texas to Georgia. Officials say May temperatures produced frost in southern cotton belt areas, killing much cotton and hurting stands.
A twister struck Lindsay Texas, a 150 resident town six miles west of Gainesville, last night causing extensive damage and cutting off communication with the community. No injuries are confirmed in the initial reports.
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