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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
3
Police Chief McGhee announced steps to protect the public from car dangers. future chauffeur licenses will be issued only after applicants demonstrate driving competence to judges, with issuance shifting from the tax collector to the police department. Applications are being accepted now to issue licenses by July first.
Austrian prisoners describe Trent as a massive military hub serving the Brenta Lagarina front. They report a ten mile southward reach to Calliano and an eastward Lugana valley artery with trebled railways and a civilian evacuation. Pretoria palace functions as the main military admin center near Trent cathedral. Britain uses 200000 ash trees yearly for air panes.
The British army, after entering Bagdad, began peaceful Euphrates advance from Feluja to Hilleh. They opened irrigation along Hindieh Dam canals, bringing 300 080 acres under cultivation and promising a Nebuchadnezzar era harvest. Posts extend from Basara to Ramadie securing the whole region.
A High Point film showing of The Kaiser the Beast of Berlin draws praise and outrage as critics condemn the Prussian autocracy and war crimes. The Rugged drama traces World War I from 1914 to its perceived end, blaming William II for bloodshed, Belgium's invasion and Lusitania, with President Wilson depicted as seeking peace.
Annice Stout Bowles born December 14 1877 died May 28 1918 at age 40 5 months. She lived in Dora Richardson’s home during youth and married Thomas M Bowles October 11 1906 becoming mother to four girls. A devout Christian she united with her church in Springfield and remained active in worship prayer and Bible study. Her suffering ended as she rests in the Father’s house, mourned by Rev Sylvester Newlin.
Washington reports the homeward bound American transport President Lincoln torpedoed at 10 40 Friday morning and sank an hour later. Navy officials expect few casualties as the ship remained afloat for a time. The liner, formerly a Hamburg American passenger ship, was seized at the declaration of war.
Dutch charitable groups have for three years brought German children to Dutch homes for summer care and nourishment. This year a permit ban due to Holland’s food shortage prevents similar trips. The migration society reports no permits will be issued.
London reports private casualty lists name Ek W Nuthall known as Professor Ozaka former European jiu jitsu champion. He trained in Japan and served as chief gymnastics instructor for the British army in early war years. He requested active duty two months ago and fell on the Armentieres front.
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