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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
1
Private dispatches from Germany report growing dissension over the submarine campaign's results. Germans doubt England will collapse in months as promised, questions rise about U S entry and allied patience, while the government conducts a publicity push to shore up domestic confidence.
Atlantic Coast Line officials consider curtailment of passenger service on less important branches while increasing freight traffic across divisions. Resident John R. Kenly notes the plan aims to boost freight without crippling passenger service.
London June 2 Sir Richard Burbridge longtime Harrods managing director and advisory board member of the ministry of munitions died at his home at age 70 He was created a baronet last year and led Harrods for 27 years in a landmark department store career.
The government advanced another 100 million dollars to France, bringing total French loans to 200 million and overall Allied loans to 845 million.
Berlin dispatch reports the German war office confirms Portuguese soldiers were captured by German forces on the western front as World War II hostilities continue.
Raleigh June 2 Joseph Sessoms a Carol county Negro who served three years of a 17 year sentence for second degree murder in the death of his sweetheart was pardoned today by Governor Bickett Sessoms now has tuberculosis The case drew interest as the woman declared before death he did not kill her.
In Yadkinville on June 2 Charlie Barnes white was badly injured at the Blacksmith shop by Harbor Cox a black man of the good roads force Cox disputed his pay and allegedly struck Barnes on the head with a sledge hammer The wound four about three inches long and skull fracture fear persists as deputies pursue Cox who fled north of town
Petrograd June 2 official news agency states Vice-Admiral Koltchak commander in chief of the Black Sea fleet remains at Se bastopol after settling with the council of soldiers and workers delegates. The Kronstadt government commissioner resigns following council declarations it held authority over Kronstadt fortess defending Petrograd.
More than 500 shipyard machinists are near a settlement and will return to work Monday morning if current plans materialize. Government conciliators Moffitt and Davis met with yard officials and strikers to discuss the demand for higher wages after the strike began last Tuesday.
General Cardona has mobilized his forces for a renewed Italian drive toward Triest. The front along 24 miles south of Castagnavizza advanced about a quarter mile. Duino coastal defense is being hemmed in on the Carso plateau as fighting continues. German efforts on the Aisne front persist with a French position captured near Soissons. British air raids hit Ostend Bruges and Zeebruges while heavy artillery dominates Ypres. German claims include over 12,700 captured on the Franco-Belgian front in May with guns and machine guns.
A early morning operation 35 miles east of New Bern in Carteret county seized two 125 gallon illicit stills on the inland waterway. About 4000 gallons of beer and 50 fermenters were destroyed. Operators Dam Ward and Lee and Isaac Frazier were captured. Bob Rivet escaped. Officers included H. G. Gulley and J. M. Newton. The trio faced hearings at New Bern with bond set or jail until the next federal term.
The state department of education announced Raleigh on June 2 that Pamlico County alliance district is first in North Carolina to use a new law allowing a special school tax of 50 cents per $100 property value, rising from the former maximum of 50 cents.
Washington reporters say agreement reached today on the 8 billion dollar war budget. It includes 750 million for a merchant marine and two million for a naval base at the James town exposition site.
Raleigh June 2 The state board of examiners and institute conductors created by the last legislature met to arrange the July examination for public school teachers in the state.
Reports from Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas and Missouri recount 23 killed and 200+ injured as tornadoes leveled towns and wrecked homes. Colgate Oklahoma faced the deadliest toll with eleven killed and 150 homes destroyed. In Drake Oklahoma five Williams family members died while another son survived. A spring snow event followed the storms with up to four inches near the Colorado border.
Ardmore Okla June 2 thirteen persons killed and the business section of Coal Gate Okla was virtually destroyed by a tornado that struck the town late yesterday according to a telephone message received at 9 o clock last night.
A tornado swept Colgate Oklahoma killing several and injuring more than 100 as it ripped through the town late yesterday. Physicians and nurses rushed to the stricken area on special trains from McAlester Atoka and Tupelo.
Seven persons are reported dead and several injured when a tornado struck Drake a village six miles south of Sulphur Oklahoma early yesterday afternoon. Sulphur citizens have rushed to aid the storm victims.
A tornado struck Coal Gate Oklahoma, a town of 3500, at 5 PM yesterday demolishing 400 houses. Reports indicate widespread destruction in the affected area about 100 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.
El Universal calls on the United States to outline its attitude toward Mexico. It criticizes Washington for treating Mexico as an enemy while remaining neutral and cites an arms embargo as evidence of policy.
A highly anticipated Sunday school convention gathers at Springfield church in High Point township Sunday at 2 30 PM. J Allen Austin urges full delegate attendance to cover planned business as speakers E J Coltrane and J Walter Long participate.
Chicago reports weekly leaders in major league baseball. National hitters include Smith of St Louis at 365 while Speaker of Cleveland leads American with 346. Runs scored show a two way tie at 24 in the National and Weaver of Chicago with 28 in the American. Cravath of Philadelphia tops National home runs with 6 and Pipp of New York leads American with 3. Zeider of Chicago has 10 stolen bases in the National and Chapman of Cleveland 13 in the American.
Pensacola notes reveal that the American schooner Woodward Abraham was looted and bombed by a German submarine 600 miles from Liverpool on April 22. Michael J. O'Brien, an able seaman aboard, describes the voyage from Pensacola starting February 10 with lumber destined for Liverpool and severe weather requiring double reefed sails.
A tornado struck Coffeyville Kansas causing multiple deaths and extensive damage. Governor Capper was notified, and R D Fulton requested guardsmen for rescue work. The governor authorized immediate action to mobilize aid and coordinate relief efforts.
An Iron Mountain railroad dispatcher reported Coffeyville Kansas suffered a tornado destroying about 200 buildings. Several people were killed and property losses were estimated at around a quarter million dollars.
Riverside residents decide not to hold a Fourth of July celebration this year and instead will donate an ambulance to France. The Riverside association met to plan the independence program but the topic was not discussed until a motion to send an ambulance was adopted unanimously with funds subscribed.
Five Mobile men were arraigned before a United States commissioner after being charged with selling intoxicants to soldiers in uniform. They were held to the federal grand jury under $500 bond.
London reporting an Exchange dispatch says Grand Duke Nicholas former commander in chief of the Russian armies was arrested in connection with riots at Tiflis. Advices from Petrograd quoted.
From August 1, 1916, to May 31, 1917, Monroe cotton platform weighed 14,445 bales, showing a shortage of about 8,500 bales compared with the previous year.
Washington reports the Senate enters what is seen as the final debate on the administration first food bill with 10 minute limits per speaker and a likely final vote before adjournment. The session centers on passage and terms of the measure.
London reports two British airmen were landed on the east coast by a destroyer after being rescued from a wrecked plane. They clung to the wreck for five days with only two pieces of chocolate as food.
Francesco Saverio Nitti of the Italian war mission states Italy requires about one million tons of American coal each month to sustain essential munition production. He issued the statement as Washington reports the coal need amid wartime logistics.
The French submarine Circe torpedoed and sunk a large enemy sub as it surfaced from Cattare, with rescue escort by a torpedo boat. Circe was attacked by aircraft but returned safely to base.
Boston June 2 The dry area of Massachusetts expands to most cities and towns and will become dryer as the new law takes effect. It prohibits express companies and other common carriers from delivering liquor in no license cities or towns under heavy penalties.
The Philadelphia Record notes Germany clung to submarine strategy despite knowing it would pull the United States into the conflict. It cites dwindling submarine efficiency and predicts more Germans will admit the mistake of forcing U.S. entry on the Allied side.
British airmen repeat attack on German bases on the Belgian coast. Several tons of bombs were dropped on Zee brugge Ostend and Bruges.
Monroe voters elect Dr J F E Arshcraft and F G Henderson to the school board. Henderson succeeds Dr Hi D Stewart whose term expired and who did not seek re election. June 2 reported from Monme.
London reports May air losses total 713 aircraft with 442 German planes and 271 Allied planes. British HQ confirms 86 British losses, while French figures are not released, and 271 is derived from German official data. April losses were 709.
The High Point camp United Confederate Veterans plans a Monday 8 06 AM departure aboard No 44. Local women are urged to send sandwiches and merchants donate fruit and tobacco to welcome the veterans en route to the annual reunion. Sponsors and escorts include Miss I Irvin Paylor Mrs J Edward Kirkman Mrs J W Harris and Miss Elizabeth Harris.
Washington June 2 General George P. Harrison of Opelika Alabama commander in chief of the United Confederate veterans and General Bennett Young of Louisville past commander arrived to open ceremonies for the Confederate veterans reunion next week. Several hundreds of the 7000 veterans expected already have arrived as the city decorates with United States and Confederate flags.
Frank Gaddy a well digger on the W H Terrel farm one mile east of Monroe collapsed while loading debris after dynamite blasting. He died instantly from foul air in a peculiarly sudden accident that ended his duties on the job.
The cotton market opened 5 to 10 points lower before offerings were absorbed and prices rose to new seasonal highs. July futures reached 22.55 cents and October 22.15 cents with steady closes across contracts including July 22.17 and December 21.78.
Wheat prices in Chicago moved higher on assurances that the government will protect growers in marketing crops. July futures rose to 1.99 a bushel and September to 1.83, before a substantial gain was followed by a reaction as prices fluctuated.
The United States railway commission to Russia led by John F. Stevens arrived at Vladivostok and was greeted by soldiers and workers. They reviewed terminal problems and plan to proceed to Petrograd to offer aid.
Fayetteville June 2 Carl and Arthur Armstrong were sentenced to an indeterminate term of 20 or 30 years in the state penitentiary after being convicted of second degree murder in the killing of their uncle Neil Averitt Judge George W Connor imposed the sentence the first under a Cumberland County act allowing indeterminate terms If good behavior continues they may be released at 20 years otherwise 30 years Defense counsel BE G Davis and prosecutor W C Bullard argued the case.
In Goldsboro on June 2 Solicitor Walter Siler says he has evidence that several young men are obtaining whiskey from the local express office while under 21. Those who purged their ages to drink liquor must register on registration day or face perjury charges in Superior Court. The express office records have been checked with no way to escape guilt.
Ho sea Faulk aged 75 died Wednesday night at A. R. Mills home in Goose Creek township while visiting. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Hopewell church. Faulk was a Confederate Civil War veteran raised near Faulk's church in Marshville township and lived in Goose Creek for years.
Springfield, June 2. J Holland Keet returns home after a fruitless night drive in Greene county with ransom money said to have been demanded for his son Lloyd. Despite his request for no pursuit, over a dozen automobiles trailed the Keet car, hindering possible negotiations.
Washington July 2 W A Graham Clark of Raleigh has been added as one of three extra experts on the tariff commission.
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