24 May 1918
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
1
In Edinburgh May 24, Lloyd George said allies cannot expect U S support soon as the United States must train and mobilize. He cited Russia's collapse depriving Britain of fighting strength and noted April shipping gains. He urged confidence in submarine warfare progress and warned of a German push on the eve of American involvement.
High Point reports noon totals of 3728.10 for the Red Cross drive led by Rev. James A. Clarke. City workers and Stehli Silk mill employees contribute strongly with 1419.25 by 2:30 pm and a campaign expected to run through May 28 with continued soliciting.
An Atlantic Port May 24 Prince Arthur of Connaught cousin of King George arrives aboard a British cruiser on a mission to the Japanese emperor. He departs by special train for Washington to visit President Wilson.
Charlotte reports several hundred aviation troops from Waco Texas arriving at Camp Green. Military circles view this as a step to refill the camp with men, noting no departures in weeks while a few thousand soldiers have been stationed there.
The official Admiralty statement lists British losses of 220 709 tons and allied and neutral losses of 4 298 tons, totaling 305 102 tons due to enemy action and marine risk in April. Port clearance figures total 7 040 509 tons.
Washington May 24 reports John Ganster of Baltimore a quartermaster in the navy aviation corps was killed in a seaplane accident in France on May 20 the navy department announced.
British photographs show German plans to remove west side piers at Zeebrugge to open a larger channel for torpedo craft and other vessels. The canal entrance remains blocked at the trages and the channel appears to lead toward Ostend for exit.
Atlanta figures show the Southern division reached 3 250 000 toward the American Red Cross war fund by noon. With subscriptions up by 35 percent, the drive aims for 4 000 000 as states report totals: Tennessee 857000 Georgia 775000 North Carolina 645000 South Carolina 581000 Florida 468000.
The Senate military committee approved a resolution by Senator Reed declaring for a 3,000,000 man army expansion. The measure would authorize the President to raise and train the additional force at his discretion and timing. Reed said he would seek a quick report and early Senate consideration.
Major W East of the U S Army aviation section reaches Memphis after flying from Lonoke Arkansas to Park Field covering 140 miles in 1 hour 40 minutes. He plans to resume the inspection tour to Washington early this morning.
Washington reports that Germany forms convict battalions to meet manpower strain. Other drastic moves include stripping munition factories of men, replacing workers with women and prisoners, and shifting troops from the Dutch frontier and Romanian fronts to the west, with some troops deemed unfit for heavy action due to recent southern front conditions.
A New York report notes a new aerial mail service record when a Washington to New York flight completed the trip in two hours and fifteen minutes despite fog and rain near Philadelphia. The transfer at Philadelphia cut time, with the second leg to New York taking fifteen minutes. The voyage averaged about two miles per minute.
London May 23 A Times Dublin dispatch says the interment order for Sinn Feiners in custody allows seven days from service for representation to the advisory committee on aliens.
Washington May 24 Provost Marshal General Crowder reminds men aged 21 since June 5 last of mandatory registration under the new law. They should arrange to register before June 5 if they will be away from home boards on registration day.
With the American Army in France on May 23, the day remained quiet on all points occupied by U.S. troops, according to the official statement issued from American headquarters tonight.
Washington reports Premier Lloyd George said the United States had countered less than one fifth of Germany's west front strength gained through Russia's collapse. Officials noted Baker had said 500,000 Americans were in France, suggesting a larger German release. officers doubt any such advantage arose from Russia's collapse.
In High Point Judge J Allen Austin ordered Howard Johnson to a nine month road sentence if he joins the army and confiscated four and a half gallons of rye found with him. Oscar Oliver received six months on the roads for liquor sale after denying knowledge of the still on the Kivett farm. The court noted W C T U members and ministers offered no influence on his ruling, while Rev McFarland explained they sought law and order. Other locals faced costs or minor penalties for vagrancy and drunken driving charges.
Dr Lemuel J Johnston of Middlesex North Carolina testified in Richmond Virginia on May 24 denying damning evidence in his wife murder case. He said he never planned to poison his Richmond bride Alice Knight and insisted he aimed to move his family to Middlesex after he established his dental practice.
New York reports many buyers at market opening. First prices firm with old crop up five to 15 points and new crop up 28 to 45 points. July sells at 23.85 after the call. October reaches 23.30, up 40 to 44 points from last night’s close.
A Bolivian prison official Munoz Rayes has arrived in Tokyo to arrange large scale Japanese immigration to Bolivia, according to a Tokyo dispatch to the Daily Mail.
Frank Moore, convicted of killing Walkier Hath, a white man, at Faison in July 1917, was electrocuted at the state penitentiary this morning in May 24.
Raleigh May 24. The North Carolina Bankers Association closed its annual convention with officers for the coming year elected. James A. Gray Jr. of Winston-Salem was named president and Joseph B. Ramsey of Rocky Mount first vice president. Edwin Sluder of Asheville second vice president. A. M. Dumay of Washington became secretary and treasurer for the 14th time. The group also contributed 1000 to the Red Cross and 250 to the state Y M C A war fund.
The casualty list today from Washington shows 44 names with 4 killed in action 9 died of wounds 4 died of accident and 40 died of disease 16 wounded severely and 1 wounded slightly Included Private Evans Pegues of Osborne N C and Private Ernest G Lawrence of Gasionia N C as examples of the entries in the disease and wounded categories.
Paris May 24 an American air defense drill team composed of top American aviators will defend Paris against enemy air raids. The offer came from the American aviator service chief and was accepted by the French government.
Ralph Whit, a young white boy, was struck around 4 PM on English Street near Cecil and Kennedy store by a Greensboro driver Mr. Alen. He was taken to a home and treated. no bones were broken and injuries were not serious.
Marion B Williams aged 68 dies at his home near Deep River church after a long illness. native of Randolph county moved to Guilford as a boy. survivors include widow two sons Brockton Williams of Danville VA Edward Williams of this city three daughters Mrs W A Thomson Burlington Mrs V Bunday and Miss Zuline Williams. brothers Arlando Williams Ellison Williams of Terre Haute Ind sister Mrs Dick Harruss of Hickory. Funeral from Deep River church Saturday at 10 with Rev Leslie Barret officiating. burial in church cemetery.
The article reports both sides preparing for renewed large scale operations as weather favors action. It notes German forces along the Ypres and Rheims fronts with strong artillery and good morale reportedly weaker since March 21. Allied air superiority has damaged German billets and rail targets, with raids into Germany including Mannheim and Saarbrucken. Infantry and artillery actions are minimal along the line from Switzerland to the North Sea and American sector activity runs below normal.
A historic High Point Chautauqua program for June 7 to 13 promises a cheerful patriotic lineup. It features sacred concert and address on Sunday, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore, The Fortune Hunter, The Ongawas, and Captain Leslie N. Vickers lecture Life in the Trenches, with fare remaining at two dollars per full course.
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