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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
1
London reports a daylight raid by about 16 German aircraft against southeast England. 76 killed and 174 injured, mostly in one town where bombs damaged shops and homes. Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service engaged raiders. three airplanes shot down.
English Channel raid costs 76 lives and 174 injured as about 16 German aircraft cross southeastern England and are pursued by the British in the Channel. In northern France German forces try to regain ground while French troops hold and expand positions near Mont Camilet, with 120 prisoners taken. General Haig notes slight gains on the Arras front as German activity increases between Crowtlle and the Scarpe.
High Point furniture manufacturers met at Elwood hotel to discuss proposed freight rate increases by North Carolina railroads. Firms warned that higher charges could force plants to close or relocate out of state, and a campaign to inform shippers statewide was endorsed. The Just Freight Rate association with 24 directors will be briefed to mobilize opposition.
A Norfolk veneer plant fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the Norfolk Veneer company on the south side of the Norfolk and Western railroad. A. J. Gibson's charred body was recovered after 5 PM, making him one of the oldest employees. Over 200 workers escaped with narrow margins as $125000 in damage was reported and the fire’s cause may remain undetermined.
Rome says on May 26 the Italians captured 3,500 more prisoners on the Corso as heavy fighting continued and gains were reported in the direction of Triest.
E H W Anderson county farm demonstration agent will spend one Saturday afternoon each month in this city. The pres t office will be in the Commercial National bank directors’ room. He will remain at the bank until the Industrial department gains ground floor quarters for a local headquarters. The move aims to aid farmers with problems and boost crops and food supply. The first visit may be next Saturday.
London report states Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel, wife of the Philadelphia banker, was granted a decree nisi for divorce on statutory grounds and cruelty with no defense. The couple separated in 1911 and agreed she would receive 50 000 dollars yearly. Drexel filed for divorce in 1915 in Paris and halted the allowance, prompting multiple court actions across France and Britain.
Representatives of over 200 Virginia moving picture houses met in Richmond to organize the Moving Picture Exhibitors league of Virginia. Jake Wells was elected president and the group will affiliate with the national organization.
Major General Wood announced training camps for selective draft recruits are practically assured for Macon Georgia Aiken South Carolina and Chattanooga. Savannah and Charleston will also be involved with two or three divisions likely trained at Chattanooga.
The High Point city council swore in Thomas J. Murphy as city manager after his oath by Mayor W. P. Ragan. He pledged harmonious action and constructive progress while street and utility matters were referred to him for consideration. L. C. Gidney was chosen as superintendent of water and light with a $100 salary, replacing the incumbent, and other municipal items included school affairs and a salary change for city locator R. C. Soyars to $100.
Washington May 26 conferees agreed on a new provision for newspaper censorship. It greatly modifies yesterday’s draft and prohibits publication of military news while allowing reporting on equipment. It also shifts from granting the president power to prescribe rules to merely permitting publication of prohibited matter.
Officials opened an inquiry to determine if a leak about the sailing of American destroyers to the war zone came from the United States or German spies in England. Admiral Simms said Berlin knew the mission ahead of time and could mine their path, while Secretary Daniels warned the spy network remains active in the country. The report noted restricted knowledge of the destination among officers and that the mission may have been safeguarded by censorship. The Army announced a call for several thousand bakers and assistants to serve, with pay from 33 to 51 dollars monthly plus extras.
Washington May 26 Congress continued to debate food bills in both houses. The bills aim to stimulate production and create a food administration headed by Herbert C Hoover as committees work on the machinery to run it.
In New York on May 26, cotton prices opened steady with July at 21.00, then fell to around 21.56 for July and 21.20 for Oct in the first half hour. Afternoon closes showed July 21.46, Oct 21.22, Dec 21.29, Jan 21.34, and March 21.52.
Ashington May 26 The labor department rents Mountain Park hotel at Hot Springs NC to house about 2000 German civilian internees mainly sailors from merchant ships. Others to be housed on government land in western NC as ready. First transports to Hot Springs to begin within ten days.
Plans are honed for a large patriotic demonstration in the city the evening of Monday June 4 preceding conscription registration. J Elwood Cox selected to choose speakers with a vast chorus planned at the high school on South Main street. A torchlight parade with brass bands will form north of the First Baptist lot then proceed to the school area around 6 30 or 7. People with cars urged to keep them in line due to many participants unable to walk.
Chicago May 26 Records of individual players in the major leagues through Wednesday list leaders in hitting base running and pitching. Leading hitters: American Speaker Cleveland 339 and National Burns New York 381. Leading base stealers: American Chapman Cleveland 13 and National Burns New York 7. Runs scored: American Weaver Chicago 25 and National Burns New York 21. Leading pitchers: American Cicotta Chicago and National Ames St Louis. St Louis leads American team batting with .250 while Philadelphia and New York tie at .273.
In Washington on May 26 the senate finance committee decided to eliminate the five percent manufacturers tax on automobiles in the $1.8 billion war tax bill. A substitute license tax on motor vehicles would be used instead, with the rate to be fixed later.
Washington May 26 The navy will recruit 2000 additional doctors to care for the 250 000 men in the naval establishment at full war strength.
War department memo stresses June 5 1917 as sole registration day for men 21 to 30 to register for the war army. Exemptions include military and naval services. ill men may appoint a representative to register and obtain a card. polls open 7 am to 5 pm. Public duty to register stressed.
Raleigh May 2 Governor Bickett issued a proclamation urging strict compliance with registration laws for the June 5 draft. He directs ministers to stress duties of eligible ages and asks local mail carriers merchants bankers physicians and others to inform every person within the age limits.
Washington May 26 federal reserve banks work on a plan to issue minimum ten dollar denominations for Liberty Loan bonds aimed at small purchasers. Purchasers would pay for the bonds by installment payments.
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