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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
4
The United States Public Health Service criticizes government health messaging while praising its efforts to inform the public. It argues much of the literature fails to engage citizens and questions whether these campaigns achieve their goals despite protecting human life.
The article argues Carranza refuses US troop access after Villa and contends Mexican revolutionary leaders seek US intervention to escape responsibility. It suggests a large US army may be needed to restore order and renewal of peace in Mexico.
Skirts at the row of shoe tops draw attention as shoppers pass along the street. The unusual display, with tops tacked to the shopfronts, invites commentary from passersby and local vendors observing fashion and urban storefronts.
A partial readable note mentions the Rand not finding a clear path forward amid market volatility. Analysts weigh risks as currency movement and inflation concerns influence investor sentiment.
The cotton market opened steady with a decline of 3 points on March 13, but generally 1 to 5 points higher. Nervousness over international affairs restrained business while liquidations pressure eased as traders covered positions. Active months showed declines, with July at 11.90 and October around 12.00.
New York March 13. The Mexican situation again dominates early trading as Mexico developments unsettle fears for offshore corporations. Mexican Petroleum falls over 3 points, American Smelting and Greene Cananea drop about 2 points, Southern Pacific gains unevenly. Baldwin Locomotive and Crucible Steel rise about 2 points.
Chicago March 13 wheat prices fell sharply as selling intensified. Shipping problems and weak export demand drove the decline, with May futures around 1.084 and July near 1.07, dipping about three cents under yesterday's finish after a brief rebound.
Theodore Voorhees president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad died suddenly at his Elkins Park home after a year with an operation in Minnesota. He returned ten days ago and was at his office briefly Friday. Funeral is set for Tuesday at 11. Survived by widow four sons and four daughters. Born June 4 1847 in New York City.
Torreon Mexico March 13 Villa troops under General Urbalejo attacked a train arriving from Chihuahua at Conejos but were repelled. The station was dynamited and some railway workers were killed in the clash. The Chihuahua train had been five days en route. Local authorities have been advised of President Wilsons action and General Funstons orders without stirring the initial alarm from the Columbus raid news.
Report from Del Rio Texas says no ill feeling toward Americans exists on the border. The better class of Mexicans express satisfaction with President Wilsons decision to hunt down Utlea and his bandits.
Viola Foust thanks friends for aid in the Victrola contest at Hart Drug Co expressing appreciation for support received.
New York March 13 Bowery merchants and bankers seek to rename the Bowery to Central Broadway. They argue a popular song and long decline have harmed business and hope a name change will restore trade on the famous thoroughfare.
OCR text outlines southbound journeys with times and destinations on Southern Railway No 22 and nearby numbers. Mentions Asheboro destinations No 107 and No 135, with various times like 2 12 and 7 48 p. Also includes stray fragments and garbled identifiers.
In Nogales Arizona March 13 several Mexicans suspected of Villa adherence were taken into custody by U S military authorities acting on information from deputy sheriffs. Arms and ammunition were confiscated and General Cameris, a former Villa general, was among those apprehended. A heavy border guard and vigilant patrols marked a tense scene.
The Porter arrived in Portland after completing official trials including four hours at 20 knots to test fuel oil use and a 16 knot cruise test. The crew landed the board of inspection and survey and the vessel departed for builders' yards in Philadelphia.
United States army officers locate four pieces of artillery on hills near the Mexican town of Nogales opposite Nogales Arizona. Additional artillery pieces are reported on the American side amid tense border positions.
City warns taxes due by March 25 under threat of penalties and property ads. City Manager A. Lyon signs the notice on behalf of the City Council.
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