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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
1
The United States, citing German treaty violations, refuses to reaffirm or extend protocols. Washington says Germany’s actions may abrogate treaties of 1785 1798 and 1828, delaying any new agreement while considering impact on internment and enemy property.
Republican Leader Mann returned from Haiti and said he would withdraw from the speakership race to seek bi partisan or non partisan house unity and harmony.
Washington reports the American liner St Louis, the first armed American ship to cross the Atlantic, has arrived at its destination. Secretary Daniels approved releasing arrival details to ease anxiety for passengers’ families. no voyage details were provided.
The St Louis owned by the American line departed an American port March 17 carrying 31 passengers, including 14 Americans. The ship’s crew numbered 394, with 130 Americans among them.
A small frame cottage occupied by Rome Nalls family on Willow Brook Street burned Sunday morning at 9:30. Neighbors moved out the furnishings while Mrs. Nalls and children were away. The home owned by J. W. Harris was valued about $600 and insured. Nalls is hospitalized with injuries from last Tuesday street fight. Bain was captured next morning, while Samuel and Hedgecock remain missing.
James Bowers of Myr tle Desk left Saturday afternoon for Raleigh to receive rabies treatment at the Pasteur Institute after being bitten on a sore finger by a cat. The cat was killed and its head sent to Raleigh for examination, with tests confirming the cat was mad at the time of the bite.
Washington reports two ships torpedoed with Americans aboard. The Norwegian steamer Wilfred had two Americans on board and the British steamer Chorley had three Americans. The Wilfred was warned and carried no contraband.
Chicago Wheat markets surged on March 26 amid unfavorable crop reports. May futures climbed to around 1.911% to 1.93 and July near 1.64% to 1.66, then extended gains before a pullback.
Cloudy conditions persist tonight and Tuesday with a good chance of rain. Warmer readings inland and moderate southeast winds expected.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urges prompt enactment of the executive order signed by President Wilson increasing the enlisted strength of the U S Navy to about 87 000 men. The order cites the July 1916 act authorizing naval appropriations and enlarging the force.
Dr. Wehiler of Frederick Maryland delivered two sermons at First Reformed Church. The morning message drew on Luke 12 24 and highlighted the value of a human life. The evening talk, using Romans 6 23 and Philippians 2 12, urged how gifts from God must be worked out by individuals to gain eternal life. The pastor, vice president of Hood College, drew praise from a large attentive audience.
Bishop Kilgo concludes two weeks of revival at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church amid large attendance. He lauds The Enterprise for clear reporting and careful editing, praising its news style and noting the revival's exceptional success in High Point.
Atlanta, March 26. W. J. Pieczynski, one of two German hikers held by police, was moved to the county jail on a charge of violating the white slave law just before habeas corpus proceedings. He allegedly traveled with a German woman who claimed to be the wife of A. T. Enden. H. Coutangin, arrested with him, is held on suspicion.
The market started irregular with nervous sentiment as May eases to 18.97 and October to 18.49 after an initial six to eight point rise. Fresh buying lifts May to 19.91 and October to 18.51 within the first hour, with May at 19.92 July 18.87 October 18.50 December 18.58 and January 18.58.
Berlin reports that 25 steamers 14 sailing vessels and 37 trawlers totaling 80000 gross tons were sunk in the ongoing U boat warfare.
Boston appeals for recruits for the national board with first page newspaper ads. The Public Safety Committee calls for men ready to serve and willing to serve, and urges immediate enlistment.
London dispatch March 26 reports Russian detachments in Persia have crossed into the Turkish Vilayet, Mosul province, according to an official statement from Petrograd.
Washington March 26 Immediate transfer of the liner Appam at Norfolk to her British owners was ordered today by the Supreme court.
Next week in High Point will be a city wide clean up with 15 rubbish wagons. Residents should place rubbish in barrels and boxes near the sidewalk for pickup by wards on assigned days. The program includes a paint up feature urging homeowners to repaint as part of the cleanliness drive.
London reports debate over American participation as ally support remains uncertain. Von Stein says an American army in the near term is unlikely while Germany resists a French offensive at St Quentin and holds key positions near Essigny. Russian advances target Turks south of Petrograd and push toward Mosul as Persian routes link to the Tigris defense.
Seven hundred crew members of the Kron Prinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Frederich, interned in Philadelphia since October, began departure today under heavy guard for Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and Port McPherson. Two sections of cars left around 9 am and a second group followed.
Details of the seventeenth cavalry and a large force of laborers rush to complete a stockade for interned German sailors. Barbed wire charged with electricity surrounds two barracks, 13 feet high, with sentry boxes at corners. Two fences six feet apart create a lighted perimeter giving sailors space and comforts like regular soldiers.
Funeral services for Mrs. W L Underwood were held at her parents home with hundreds attending. Rev L A Peeler and Rev J M Hilliard officiated. Surviving: J G Leonard and Mrs Leonard, husband William L Underwood, sisters L C Furgurson Treva and Gladys Leonard, brothers Clyde Leonard Lawrence Leonard. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
Arthur Lyon hastened to Henderson after learning his sister Mrs. L. W. Barnes died suddenly at 10.20 PM from heart failure. She leaves four children and several siblings including Mrs. R. E. Lee and Edwin Lyon. funeral plans were not set.
Washington March 26 The Supreme Court ruling in the first case under the Panama Canal act requires railways to dispose of steamship holdings The Lehigh Valley must relinquish its Great Lakes steamship lines operating vessels between Buffalo Chicago and Milwaukee.
Raleigh March 26 Nussman Kenerly Brick and Lumber company of Salisbury capitalized at $50,000 was chartered today to manufacture brick tile terra cotta and earthenware items, manufacture and sell lumber, and mine and market ores and metals.
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