20 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
1
A European Cable dispatch from New York reports Petrograd under imminent threat with German troops advancing along the Baltic coast from Narva and near Pskov and Dvinsk. Bolshevik authorities reportedly will not resist before moving government to Moscow.
Thornwell Haynes United States consul at Helsingfors Finland has returned to his post according to a report from I N Morris American minister to Sweden. Commander W B Crosley the naval attache and other officials are waiting to leave Bjorneborg as ice conditions hinder rescue efforts with many Americans wandering southern Finland seeking exit.
John Thomas Bost formerly of Alamance county and Miss Eula Henrietta Wheeler of Hickory were married yesterday at 5 PM at Rev. George P. Drum's residence in Newton. The ceremony was conducted in the presence of friends who traveled from Hickory.
Dave Robertson, outfielder of the New York National League club who had held out, has accepted management of the headquarters team of the naval league organized at the Hampton Roads naval base. He recently became coach at Norfolk High School. Children don't believe their parents know best and occasionally they are right about it.
Ottawa reports P. G. Grant of Snead's Ferry North Carolina serving with the Canadian Overseas Forces has been gassed per the casualty list issued Wednesday.
Lexington March 20 Preparations proceed for the case against J Graham Hege the manufacturer who yesterday killed J K Deaderick bank cashier of this place Friends of the dead man seek Mayor Samuel G Heiskel of Knoxville a lawyer and first cousin to assist the state Solictor J C Bowers will be aided by J R McCrary and others Ex governor R R Glenn of Winston Salem uncle of Deaderick may be consulted Emery F E Raper of this place is chief counsel for the defendant Preliminary hearing scheduled after burial Hege claims justification and has shown unusual composure after the shooting of Deaderick.
The census bureau reports 1917 cotton production at 11,285.09 hundred 500 pound bales with 829,019 hundred 4500 pound bale equivalents by March 1. Ginners totaled 20,504 nationally with state tallies for North Carolina 616675, South Carolina 235,736, and Virginia 18,523.
General Pershing approves the awarding of the first new American crosses for extraordinary heroism to Lieut. John Theen, Serg. William Norton, and Serg Patrick Walsh serving with the American Army in France. The announcement appeared in a dispatch dated Tuesday March 19.
San Antonio report states First Lieutenant Walter J. Johnson age 22 of Belville Illinois died instantly when the aircraft he piloted fell 1500 feet at Welly field. The tragedy occurred today during a flight with Johnson listed as the sole casualty.
Bishop Warren Candler led eight of nine presiding elders in Raleigh to discuss the upcoming North Carolina conference. The last session was in Greenville. the next meeting date and location remained undecided.
Marcanton March 20 Gar field Pitts elder brother in the Hennessee murder case testifies he did not know the physician was absent from Glen Alpine and claims he went to the station with Aaron Wiseman then returned to his store. He says he heard shots and that he and Aaron had been enemies for years and fought in self defense.
Wilmington chamber officials announced the annual Tri-State Water and Light association convention will be held here June 13 14 and 15. The bulletin notes Wilmington defeated Charlotte in a recent contest and reports on local police handling of liquor seizure findings and bond reductions in separate cases. Greenboro hotel lease extended with substantial future improvement plans expected.
Reports say a Mount Airy area training school for boys and girls will be opened near here by the Presbyterians. A Virginia site just across the Surry line has been purchased for the new school.
Greensboro report notes residents push to raise hog numbers while county animals face cholera risk from imports. County Demonstration Agent Bivins told on Wednesday the danger to local stock and the need for careful management.
Mrs Sallie Belle Irvin aged 44 died after a brief illness at Tranquil Park Sanitarium Charlotte. Her death was announced as Concord reports also note police hold two men for trial over whiskey violations in dry territory with one man found with fifty two pints in a suitcase. Spencer reports two robberies and a garage break in at Spencer Motor company amid rising theft activity in the area.
Mrs Ross confirmed on Wednesday that her missing son has been located with a traveling show. James Murphy of Winston-Salem spotted the boy in Cinein and alerted authorities.
London Washington March 20 Holland's reply in the shipping negotiations is on the cables and expected to arrive before night. The government was advised today and the nature of the reply remained undisclosed pending Wilson proclamation awaiting news of negotiations' conclusion.
A Reuter dispatch from The Hague reports that the Dutch foreign minister's conditions for the surrender of Dutch shipping to allied governments are unlikely to be accepted. It notes a possible concession on arming Dutch vessels, which may not be insisted upon.
In Moscow on March 19 the Bolshevik foreign minister said relations with the entente remain unchanged and that the United States is viewed as not pursuing aggression. Trotzky and others deny reports of armed German prisoners in Siberian and European Russia. Lenine says no coalition with other socialist parties. government vacancies will be filled by Bolsheviki.
More than 75 business and professional men formed a High Point lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose. District Deputy Morton and J. C. Graham spoke, urging 250 members by next meeting while pledges already signaled exceed 100. The group noted social and financial benefits and cited Winston-Salem’s rapid Moosehall growth as a model. The goal was set at 1000 members for the High Point lodge.
Washington reports Russian warships evacuated Odessa and fled to Sebastopol as German forces captured the city. Dispatches cite Berlin saying about 15 ships were taken when Odessa fell.
An official statement on March 20 says the minister of the interior ordered prefects to trace origins of absolutely false early peace rumors. The move aims to prosecute those starting and spreading rumors seen as a standard enemy maneuver amid ardent wartime talk.
Washington reports that two women and two men claiming French citizenship, arrested in New York on suspicion of German espionage, are deemed undesirable rather than spies. Investigators cite a love affair with a neutral diplomat in Washington as the true motive, with full details withheld for diplomatic reasons.
Raleigh March 20 Special Henry Page federal food administrator for North Carolina declared the food law will be enforced against blockaders and merchants and millers aiding them. He said using sugar corn meal molasses and other food products to make illicit liquor is a willful waste and punishable under the Lever Act. The administration will take prompt drastic action once evidence is secured against offenders.
A German airplane dropped liquified mustard gas in rubber balls over the American sector near Soul, first such attack noted. Americans answered with heavy shelling into German lines, while air war raged on the British front and airmen claimed numerous German aircraft. Secretary Baker visited American trenches Tuesday. a German shell struck near his auto but caused no damage.
Announcement by Rev. W. W. Brown at Green Street Baptist Church states the final singing school lesson will be held Thursday at 7:30 p m. The public is invited to attend to hear progress and several special numbers alongside general singing.
Chatham Superior Court opened for civil cases in Pittsboro with Judge Whedbee presiding. The lead divorce action is W H Griffin versus Corinne W Griffin, featuring many character witnesses and prominent local lawyers on both sides.
City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the sale of 97000 in street bonds set for March 30. City Manager Murphy announced advertisements will detail the bonds to bidders. Officials say bond sale success could finance the paving program and handle pending petitions with ease.
New York March 26 Mather heavier ginning figures than export promoted a renewal of yesterday's selling movement in the cotton market today. After opening two to four points eight active months sold about six to a point MW or.
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