25 May 1918
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
1
Fifty three American soldiers are reported lost when a torpedo sank the British transport Moldavia off the southern coast of England. Only a few officers are noted among the missing as the vessel went down with a disaster at sea.
War department lists missing from Company B of the 4th Division after the Moldavia torpedoing. Names include Clyde B. Lindsay of Clarksburg Mississippi and Frank Odell of Blytheville Arkansas, both privates. Officers absent from missing roster. Survivors landed at a southern British port after the attack.
The High Point city council held an extraordinary session last evening with 17 applicants for the superintendent position. Few had time to submit recommendations or complete exams, so the head of the schools will be chosen at a future session. Five teachers were elected for 1912 19, per Superintendent Marr. Margaretta Owens Mary E Wood Nellie Dodamead Mrs R M Waters and Ralph G Knight will teach primarily in the primary grades. Knight will handle manual training and has past service in Porto Rico and the United States. Three or four teachers remain to be elected, including three grade posts and one high school mathematics post. It is not stated whether Marr or his successor will head the material search.
Fishermen report 13 German sailors were sentenced to death and two to twenty years’ imprisonment by a German court martial for attempted treason linked to British raids on submarine bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge. The information is said to come from Bruges, Belgium.
Four students share the lead in the contest for the D Bones and Son Bones Medal, one of the school's most coveted awards. Officials cannot name the winner as the top four are tied for first in the senior class scholarship competition ahead of commencement next Thursday and Friday.
Herbert Perry, a Black man convicted in Granville County for criminal assault on a young white woman, was electrocuted at the state prison in Raleigh this morning.
On Thursday May 30, President Wilson declares a day of prayer fasting and public humiliation. High Point will observe by closing all stores and plants from 10 45 to after lunch with 11 15 prayer services at every church. Employers are urged to join and ministers visit plants to secure consent.
A mass meeting of Negroes in the city will be held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock to support the war fund of the American Red Cross. Rev James A Clarke pastor of the First artist shared will deliver the address. Burlington negroes recently subscribed 600 for the Red Cross and High Point leaders expect a strong showing from the local community.
London reports a official press bureau statement tracing Germany efforts to foment revolution in Ireland since the war began. It cites abortive 1916 Easter uprising plans, a 1917 revival attempt thwarted by America’s entry, and a 1919 or current scheme to rise after a successful German west offensive. The note mentions hidden documents and communication methods and calls for interning those behind the alleged plot.
Paris reports that American forces in France will be doubled by mid summer and triple by year end 1918, as stated by Andre Tardien French high commissioner on arrival from the United States.
Secretary Baker announced on May 8 that more than 500000 American soldiers had already been sent to France, underscoring the scale of wartime deployment.
A daughter named Katherine Leach Peace was born to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Peace. The announce notes the new arrival without additional details.
Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Cuba after confirming recall of its Havana charge and Cuba's minister in Mexico. Officials cite war related measures impacting Mexican interests and say a new Cuban envoy may not arrive soon. Washington officials seek clarity on Mexico’s aims.
Richmond May 25 The trial of Dr Lemuel H Johnson charged with wife murder resumed in Hastings court. Johnson, testifying in his own defense, denied giving his wife poison on December 10 or any other night. He acknowledged being pressed to name poison suppliers and said he had only bought a weak liquid for cleaning dental instruments, while noting the poison kill ing Mrs Johnson was in powdered capsule form.
Washington May 25 The Red Cross war fund today reached and passed the 100 million minimum total with subscriptions still flowing to the national headquarters at a rate that swamped the complexes. Officers could not determine exact figures but they hoped the minimum would be doubled before the drive ends.
A High Point soldier’s father and local solicitor urge county residents to support the Red Cross war fund. Prominent business and professional leaders will speak at many churches and schools to explain the need for fifty million dollars and to collect pledges. Speakers visit sites from Clothsmen to Guilford college and Oak Ridge to Gibsonville, urging timely contributions to aid wounded fighters and war-stricken peoples.
British forces conducted raiding operations east of Bethune and near Stratheeile capturing numerous prisoners and two machine guns. Gas bombardment struck the district east of Bethune as the war office reported.
Air Squadron agents act as eyes over operations with exploits to date credited to the squadron.
An American aerial squadron now operates over the sector northwest of Toul with pilots and insignia. Weather worsens on the Somme and Picardy fronts delaying German offensive. patrols between Ypres and Rheims capture prisoners as both sides continue raids. American airmen patrol for the protection of troops. two American aircraft lost and at least six German aircraft brought down. The Toul sector is now described as all American.
The Broadway theater, a rare motion picture venue in High Point, suffered major fire damage this morning after 4am. Estimated losses reach 4000 to 5000 dollars, mostly fixtures, insured for 7000. Fire started near the ticket office. lighting was out in the area since 11pm last night.
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