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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
1
Washington March 16 President Wilson likely to act after cabinet meeting to avert a nationwide railway shutdown. Advisers debate whether to use federal authority to operate lines or draft officials and workers if needed while both sides mark time awaiting government action.
In Roanoke Virginia Stockton Heth Jr the shooting victim died yesterday after being fatally wounded in the home of Professor Vawter The body is held awaiting arrival from California of Heths father An autopsy completed but Dr Simmons spokesman for the authorities offered no further details The dying declaration named Professor Vawter as having no reason to shoot him
Petrograd reports the council of nobility held meetings in several provinces and endorsed the new revolutionary government signaling broad backing for the change.
A looming railroad strike threatens High Point as local furniture plants warn they cannot operate beyond two weeks. The payroll tops $75,000 weekly, and a halt would devastate employment, demand, and the city’s food supplies, with many plants relying on order-based production and coal power.
Washington March 16 President Wilson will decide today whether to take steps toward settling the railroad strike. He is widely reported considering an appeal to workers on patriotism and did not hold the usual Friday cabinet meeting to focus on the railway crisis.
New York March 16 The national conference advised an embargo on perishable freight to tackle transport disorganization. Railway managers and Brotherhood members held separate forenoon talks without any joint meeting offer. Each side waited for the other to act while the President summoned a cabinet meeting and both groups signaled willingness to consider proposals.
The Turks retreat north from Bagdad along the Tigris with reports placing them south of Samara, while British dispatches say the retreat continues. Across the river Turkish forces strive to hold northeast toward the Persian border amid resistance. On the Macedonian front French forces press, with Berlin noting repeated attacks near Monastir yesterday.
Thomas Thomas, former cashier of the Bank of Beaufort and treasurer of Beaufort County, was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for embezzling county and bank funds. His brief age was noted August previously.
London March 16 A British torpedo boat destroyer of an old type struck a mine in the English Channel and sank. All officers were saved. One man was killed and 28 sailors are missing. It is presumed the men were drowned.
London reports a hostile aircraft dropped bombs at Westgate at 5 30 today with no casualties. Material damage is slight and Westgate lies near Margate about 80 miles from London.
The Associated Press reports cotton markets were unsettled amid tension over Russian developments and a looming railway strike. May futures opened at 17.60, October at 16.75, then steadied with margins around unchanged and May near 17.68 while October hovered around 16.82.
The senate prepared for sine die adjournment when it opened at 1 40 and adopted a resolution to inform the President that it was ready to adjourn.
Quotable line from Mrs. H. F. Lee praising home pleasures as the purest joys this world affords.
A forecast indicates possible rain tonight and Saturday with moderate northeast and east winds.
Raleigh reports Gov grants clemency to several prisoners including Lem Spence who served 20 years for breaking and entering at age 14. William F Holmes pardoned on condition of good citizenship. H A Hayes released on parole for 30 days to travel to Richmond for surgery.
In the House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law argued the Nationalists might force a country election by opposing the government’s war effort. He said their stance could prevent the government from advancing the war.
Bishop John G. Kilgo preached at Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church denouncing worldliness as a state of mind that places goods and pleasure above faith. He urged returning to old time gospel, criticized paid church choirs, and called for personal devotion over business in church life. The revival continues with daily sermons and a planned large attendance. Grand Duke Nicholas and Russia's political shift are noted in a separate update on the empire's upheaval and new government alignment with military and civil forces.
Petrograd dispatch says the emperor is likely to arrive at the Tsarskoe-Selo palace with several regiments moving toward the same site. Grand Duke Nicholas reportedly reached the capital and is expected to assume command of the troops.
London on March 16 reports that Nicholas abdication and Grand Duke Michael’s appointment have not yet been enacted though the executive has decided on the move. Andrew Bonar Law announced this in the house of commons.
Rocky Mount North Carolina March 16 At Nash county court in Nashville Will Chamberly a Negro with a bad reputation in police circles was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary for highway robbery carrying concealed weapons and jail escape He preferred the seven years in the state prison to six years on the Rocky Mount roads His partner received six years on the roads They held up a Nashville man and took his watch and valuables in a prior robbery.
A gardener arrived in High Point this morning to beautify the post office property. A hedge will encircle the building lot and numerous small flower beds will be planted to make government property the prettiest in the city, per Postmaster J J Farris who expects a splendid display by early summer.
In Chicago on March 16 a moderate decline held wheat prices, with May contracts slipping from 1.78 to 1.79 and July from 1.54 to 1.55. A brief rally followed, but some prices drifted back below the opening levels amid strike concerns.
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