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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
1
A circus train wreck destroyed four wooden cars and sleepers. Many believed burned in the blaze. The Hegenback Wallace family faces shock and a wakeful start to recover from the disaster.
Between 50 and 100 Hagenback Wallace circus members die when a Michigan Central empty Pullman train collides at 60 miles per hour with the show’s sleeping cars near Gary Indiana. W Landman cites suspected engineer death at the throttle and signals passed. Injured rushed to Gary and Hammond hospitals with several fatalities expected.
The June draft quota of white registrants from High Point township, fourteen men, will be entrained to Camp Jackson, South Carolina, Tuesday afternoon. Induction orders require the men to appear Monday afternoon at the exemption board office for assignment, with a list of possible inductees including Osteen, Tugele, Hedrick, Charles, Gibson, Stout, Huffines, Ferguson, Rudd, Horney, Pierce, Payne, Hayworth, Woodward, Gordon, French, Tobias, Teague and Johnson. Order numbers reach to 1 520.
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission approved a ten percent rise in express rates and disallowed an application to raise rates by fifteen percent. The new tariffs take effect once express companies file them, likely within two weeks.
London dispatch reports via Amsterdam exchange that an attempt may have occurred to kill Emperor Charles of Austria. The claim is unconfirmed and no official word has been issued.
Austrian losses reportedly exceed 120000 as Piave line fighting enters a second week. Italian forces push from Montello toward the Plave mouth aided by a river rise. Heavy Austrian casualties and more than 40 divisions engaged, while anti German sentiment grows in Vienna and Hungary.
Paris reports that fifty thousand workers at the Vulcan factories in the Wer Schalowsky airplane works have gone on strike, according to Vienna dispatches via von Wassel. The Vienna burgomaster warned the municipal council it would be impossible to distribute potatoes after the weekend.
About 900000 American troops are in France preparing to engage German forces. Allied command tightens dispositions as invasion plans proceed with support from air and naval units.
General March reports 900000 American troops had shipped across the seas, five months ahead of plan, with 100000 more sent in the week. He notes German divisions are reforming for another drive while the Allies hold fronts on all theaters including Italy.
North Carolina was called upon for 5 000 more drafted men Adjutant Young announced today raising the total drafted from the state to about 80 000. Between July 22 and 27 3 000 white men will join general service at Camp Hancock Augusta Ga and between July 29 and Aug 1 2 000 Negroes will be sent to Camp Greene Charlotte.
Washington June 22 The house votes 204 to 47 on a resolution by Representative Randall California urging President Wilson to enforce any food administration orders affecting coal supply to liquor manufacturers. The move reflects a strong Prohibition stance and demand for action.
The twentieth annual meeting of the North Carolina Bar Association will be June 25 to 27 at Wrightsville Beach with sessions at Harbor Island auditorium. Major events include a June 26 address by Frederick Allain of Paris, counselor to the French high commission, and daily programs led by A. W. McLean and other officers.
Rome June 22 Premier Orlando told Italian deputies that the battle has been won while the front remains unchanged and infantry engagements have not resumed. He noted Austrian forces are concentrating reserves in certain mountain front sections. A report from London cites Germany proposing 12 divisions to Austria to replace 12 Austrian divisions bound for France. Also Italy reports one in ten Italian wounded show signs of explosive bullets per Red Cross sources.
Rev James A Clarke will preach on Friendship Love and Truth from First Corinthians 13 at 8 p m Sunday evening to Odd Fellows at the First Baptist church The sermon invites the city to attend and mentions a special section reserved for members of Reption lodge Odd Fellows, one of the strongest in the state, who will attend in a body as is customary yearly.
New York June 22 There was scattered selling at the open as cooler weather raised expectations of lower temperatures. Offers were absorbed with a 3 to 9 point decline. July rose to 26 75 from 26 39 and October advanced from 24 50 to 24 77. futures opened steady with July 26 40 October 24 50 December 24 13 January 23 94.
Paris reports a German raid near Belloy southwest of Montdidier was repulsed in last night’s operations. Similar offensives in upper Alsace also failed according to the war office.
Washington report shows 153 U S army casualties listed by type including 52 killed in action and 37 wounded severely. Among named names are Lt T F Watson of Raleigh North Carolina killed in action and Corp Charles H Barcklay of Rosemary North Carolina wounded severely.
The North Carolina Dental Society adjourned its 61st annual convention at Wrightsville Beach. Officers elected include President J N Joulnsaon Goldsboro first vice president R T Gallagher Washington second vice president A B Cromartie Fayetteville secretary W T Martin Benson treasurer R M Morrow Burlington and essayist D F McConnell Gastonia. Asheville named next year’s convention city. The group voted $500 for base hospital unit 65 equipment and $200 for war savings stamps. Next year’s date awaits approval.
Wash neton June 22 The Marine corps casualty list today contains 31 names divided as follows Killed in action 4 died of wounds 15 wounded severely 12 Listed among the Maine casualties today is Private Isaac N Boone of Stokesdale NC who was killed in action.
Guilford county Democratic executive committee met at the courthouse annex Greensboro to elect officers for the fall campaign. The session opened at 11 with broad precinct representation, followed by a luncheon at the Guilford hotel where plans to mobilize voters were discussed. Notable attendees included Ottis F E Mendenhall Thomas J Eield Randall B Terry J E Wagner J W Harriss J Ed Kirkman and A E Tate.
City officials announce Plan Savings Week promising to review municipal programs and identify cost cuts. The effort targets efficiency gains and potential budget improvements across departments, with a goal to present concrete savings totaling 109,550 dollars.
President Wilson designates June 23 to 28 as War Savings Week. High Point plans a man ufacturing plant meeting at 7:30 pm at the Commercial Club to organize thrift stamp drives, with plant tours by speakers and pledge cards distributed after talks. Substantial local sales of thrift and war savings stamps are reported, with $187,000 countywide and $100,000 for High Point.
London report notes Vienna riots prompted police and troops to warn and hold parents responsible for their children's actions, according to a Copenhagen dispatch cited by Vienna Neues Presse.
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