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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
6
In Linwood New Jersey on May 24 a glowing hand of flame reportedly fell near the Prantel farm shortly after Rudolph Prantl’s death. The family, including mother, father and siblings, believes the eerie object is an omen and a potential message from the deceased. Scientists deem it a meteorite fragment with a humanoid appearance and unusual features.
In New York on May 24 the American Defense Society reported President Wilson’s reply to a May 14 inquiry about a dispute between Secretary Daniels and Rear Admiral Fiske. The President called the disagreement a mere recollection and declined further comment while noting he accepted Fiske’s claim about presenting the letter.
Washington D C May 24 The census office statistics show the southern cotton textile industry expanding with April 1916 mills consuming 208 186 bales up 21 268 bales 7 68 percent from last year. All other states consumed 276 918 bales down 3 561 bales 1 5 percent.
A Maryland congressman during a debate called a Indiana representative an ass. The remark was unparliamentary and withdrawn. The Marylander insisted the Indiana member was out of order, prompting a sharp exchange and a retort about veterinary qualifications.
Baseball yesterday in Carolina and National League games saw several postponements due to rain. Chicago and Philadelphia had no scores listed as games were halted. St. Louis beat Boston 8 to 2. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 0. Cincinnati topped New York 3 to 4.
The SOUTHERN RAILWAY timetable lists No. 141 and No. 107 bound for Asheboro with departures at 2 10 p m and 2 45 p m. No. 135 also to Asheboro at 2 45 p m. No. 142 arrives from Asheboro at 7 05 a m. No. 136 from Asheboro at 12 15 p m. No. 134 from Asheboro at 5 40 p m. No. 142 to Asheboro at 7 05 a m.
Atlanta-Nashville and New Orleans played with New Orleans winning 2 to 1 over Memphis. Birmingham was shut out 0 to 8 by Chattanooga in a seven inning second game by agreement. Mobile defeated Little Rock 7 to 1 with a second seven inning contest by agreement.
Incomplete results show Saint Paul 2 at Kansas City Columbus 8 and Indianapolis Toledo Louisville 3 with scattered figures for Minneapolis and Milwaukee. The fragmentary data lacks full context or dates to confirm standings or teams involved.
A list shows Buffalo defeating Newark 5 to 2, Toronto over Baltimore 4 to 1, Rochester and Richmond each with 1, and Montreal Providence tied or listed ambiguously as ain.
Bank ad with officers names promises four percent on time certificates for savings deposits. Includes bank officials and claim of service to business. Also lists Carolina & Yadkin River Railway schedule and a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy testimonial. Mentions advertising and a $100,000.00 amount.
An early war incident reports a German aircraft mistaking a British aerodrome for its own. The German pilot and observer realized the error when Khaki-clad guards approached and became prisoners. The captured plane was a newer model amid ongoing aerial activity and close calls, including anti aircraft fire that breached a bomber without harming the engine.
Six delegations contesting the six delegates at large from Alabama and one from the Ninth District have been filed with Republican National Committee Secretary Reynolds. The total contested delegates now reaches 54, with hearings set to begin June 1.
The cafe announces a modern sanitary establishment in the city with a special ladies department and European plan meals. Regular noon lunch is 25e with choicest foods and special noon lunches and evening dinners for store ladies unable to return home on Saturdays. Patronage is appreciated.
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