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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
1
Governor Bickett ordered sheriffs to enforce the war department instruction to arrest every man who failed to register. He noted NC registered more men than expected and said quotas would be based on the original estimate, not actual registration, affecting the selection process.
Washington June 11 The House Agricultural Committee approved the second administration food control bill granting broad powers to the President and authorized immediate report. Chairman Lever expects passage soon. The measure aims to control distribution and price with a guaranteed price to producers of non perishable goods under presidential regulations. The plan to fix prices was dropped amid opposition.
The United States railroad commission led by John F. Stevens arrived yesterday at Irkutsk Siberia for a short stay then will visit Krasnoyarsk and Tomsk to inspect. The panel is expected in Petrograd in about ten days. N V Nekrasoff praised the commission for its work including a Vladivostok workshop plan for locomotive assemblies.
Observers at Georgetown university reported a distant quake recorded by their seismograph as probably 3 500 miles away and not linked to the Salvadorean quake. The disturbance appeared moderately severe at 11 40 p m Saturday night and lasted until about 1 o'clock Sunday morning.
Secretary Daniels told the senate naval affairs committee that neither a spy nor a traitor has been divulging information of the bureau of ordnance as the Mongolia shell accident inquiry resumes.
In Chicago on June 11 improved crop prospects gave bears an early edge in wheat. July futures traded around 2.34 to 2.35, September near 2.02, then faced a setback before a partial rally emerged.
The High Point camp United Confederate Veterans has returned from last week’s Washington reunion in good condition. They wore gray uniforms during the parade and drew attention. Officers and chaplain praise the boys’ conduct. The sponsor and attendants also came back. Veterans listed include J. W. Thrift, William Marsh, Joe Payne, James Southern, A. H. Samuels, and others.
WashingtonJune11 The Supreme Court rules that Sherman act injunctions against labor unions may be obtained only by the government not private individuals. Proceedings to restrain open shop woodworkers who refused to use union products were dismissed against the New York Carpenters Union and others.
London reports the American sailing vessel Magnus Manson sunk by a German submarine. The master and crew were saved, and private advices in May noted the vessel torpedoed off France before the official dispatch confirmed the rescue.
The Terry and French company, awarded a contract for 20 steel ships by the government, bought the river front and about 100 acres at Port Wentworth near Savannah to build a plant there and fulfill the order.
Peking January 11 The president of China expresses willingness to dissolve parliament and has drafted a measure. Acting premier Wu Ting Sang has refused to sign it, making the plan ineffective without his signature.
New York cotton prices surged with old and new crop records as markets opened firm. July contracts reached 23.59 with other months at 23.01 to 23.17 before heavy selling caused several point dips.
The Travelers' Protective association began its annual convention in Savannah with about 1,000 visitors attending. The first day featured a prize parade with delegations from multiple states.
The Lenoir Hosiery Mill Inc of Lenoir is chartered by the secretary of state with a capital of $50,000 and $6,000 paid in. The firm plans a general hosiery and knitting mill operation.
Cincinnati crowds gathered Sunday to honor Senator Joseph B. Foraker with Reverend R. C. Rawson of New York delivering the principal address. The speaker condemned lynching disfranchisement and race segregation.
Allied trench raids stretch from north of Ypres to Epehy about 70 miles impacting the Belgian coast region near Ostend and Zeebrugge. The report notes a possible renewed Sarrail Macedonian offensive and shows Bolshevik support signals amid Russia’s instability while praising Wilson’s message.
In Wilmington on June 11 a campaign by the New Hanover white and negro food conservation commission energized hundreds of negro farmers to pursue intensive farming and greater food production. Prof. John D. Wray, a leading Negro agriculturist, was greeted with ovations during demonstrations, signaling improved opportunities for local Black farmers in the South.
Washington June 11 A Supreme Court ruling in favor of the government holds that the reserve for unpaid losses and claims by insurers is subject to federal income tax and not exempt. The decision affects the Insurance Company of North Carolina and could end large potential refunds.
Washington on June 11 reports the level of prices paid to producers of principal crops on June 1 was 9.8 percent higher than a year earlier and 10.7 percent above the last nine year average. The data reflect continued inflationary pressure in agricultural inputs.
Washington reports June 11 that the Austrian counter offensive has broken down according to official Italian cabinet member advisories received today.
London reports another British gain south of Messines as stated by the war office in a June 11 official bulletin. The advance follows recent operations in the sector and confirms continued Allied pressure on enemy lines.
British officers move through a burning Bapaume as German evacuees retreat along the Hindenburg Line. Australian regiments occupy the ruined city while German machine gun companies linger in wrecked buildings to hinder the advance.
Lord Northcliffe arrives at an Atlantic port on June 11 to coordinate British commercial interests in America. He is described as head of the British war mission here and aims to advance industrial and economic cooperation for his government, not as a diplomatic envoy.
Prof. W. C. Wicker of Elon College, A G L of the grand lodge, will spend two weeks in High Point to lecture. He will meet the Numa F ieid lodge tonight at 8 oclock and stay at the lodge room on East Washington street for daily visits. Members of the Numa FP Reid lodge and visitors are urged to attend.
Margaret Mirdock Hobson wife of Ed M Hobson of Mocksville Avenue Salisbury died at 5 pm after a period of ill health she had recently left a local hospital and planned to seek Baltimore treatment She was a daughter of the late Dr F J Murdock a noted Episcopal clergyman and the city is in mourning over her passing
An Atlantic port report states the United States government notified United Fruit that one of its steamers discharging cargo here has been requisitioned for federal service and will be taken within a few days. The vessel is equipped with wireless and refrigerating machinery and will likely serve as a transport.
Paris June 11 The first contingent of American officers of Major General Pershing s staff arrived today to survey a large amount of work preliminary to caring for American forces when they arrive. Informal conferences were held between French and American officers.
London June 11 General Pershing and U S Ambassador Page lunched with King George and Queen Mary today The king invited the enlisted men in Pershing's party to visit him Tuesday.
Washington reported the Liberty Loan cycle moved into its final stretch to hit 2 billion dollars as subscriptions close Friday. The drive urges small investors to contribute with city bells and public rallies planned for the four remaining days culminating in whistles and parades.
The war department approved cantoned sites at Little Rock Petersburg was removed from the list due to proximity to the Dupont powder plant. Other approved locations include Louisville Battle Creek San Antonio Ayre Wrightstown American Lake Columbia and Chillicothe with contracts let for Ayre Wrightstown Columbia and Atlanta.
In heavy rain on Saturday night two Ridge avenue houses in Salisbury were burned to the ground. John Brown owned and occupied one home, while W. L. Rodgers owned the other, with Rev. C. B. Heller of Second Presbyterian Church residing there. Both structures and most contents were lost. origin is unknown though linked to high atmospheric electricity. No thunder was heard.
Washington June 11 A senate judiciary committee approved submission to the states of a national prohibition amendment reporting Senator Shepherd Texas resolution. A similar measure failed at the last session.
Washington reports that actual selection for America's war army will start around July 1 though service may begin after September 1 due to camp readiness. Exemption boards and a district review system will shape who serves. drafts may reach 1,000,000 names before the first 625,000 are chosen with cases judged individually. The process faces policy questions on exemptions for essential workers and dependents while opposition to the draft has largely subsided.
Butte Montana June 11 wartime reporting notes 63 men confirmed dead in the Speculator Mine after rescue efforts recovered 25 previously thought dead out of more than 200 entombed. Hope remains that additional survivors may be found among those still believed trapped.
The nineteenth annual North Carolina Christian Endeavor convention ended in High Point with over 200 delegates. R. C. Boyd of High Point was elected president and Kinston chosen as next meeting site for 1918 amid a dark auditorium and a candlelit oratorical contest won by Miss Ruth Coble of Guilford College for her talk on developing the spiritual life of young people.
Roanoke Virginia June 11 five of six large planing mills were tied up as employees walked out to back the brotherhood of carpenters and jointers demand for a nine hour day and higher pay. Bricklayers union contemplates a work stoppage while department of labor mediation fails and several contractors oppose the demands.
The American schooner Gypson Fampress from Mobile bound for Genoa was abandoned on May 17 near Pensacola. Four crew members drowned, according to a State Department announcement from Washington.
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