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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
1
A mob of about 2000 roamed East St Louis Negro quarters last night after a report a white woman was insulted. One negro was killed and many injured before police contained the disturbance. About 6000 Negroes have moved from the south in six weeks, with imports blamed for the unrest. Police closed saloons and the mayor halted firearms sales as a precaution.
Miss Josephine English, a well known resident, died this morning at 9 o'clock at Black Mountain sanitarium. She leaves a sister Mrs. C. A. Ring, a brother W. WJ. English, father W. J. English, all of this city, and a sister Miss Clara English of Atlanta. Services likely in this city and interment Thursday.
East St. Louis on May 29 reports Governor Lowden sent four Illinois National Guard companies to the trouble scene to prevent further rioting.
Francis Wing Bret Harte, son of the novelist, died in Monte Carlo on April 24. He traveled with Edwin Booth for years, but poor health kept him in milder climates in Italy and the Riviera. He leaves a widow and two sons, the elder Richard Bret Harte, in San Francisco.
Amsterdam reports an order in force this month forbids sending presents of food to soldiers at the front. Rio Janeiro notes Brazil’s chamber passes first reading to revoke neutrality in the Germany United States war, vote 136 to 3. Governor Manning buys liberty bonds, purchasing 20 bonds of $56 each for himself family and grandchildren.
Firefighters prevented spread to adjacent houses after a morning blaze at J E Allens home near the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad station. The Allen residence suffered about 2000 dollars in losses, partly insured, with a stove fire likely starting the catastrophe while no one was present.
Washington May 29. The senate agricultural committee urged immediate passage of legislation to prevent undue storage by dealers. It adopted the Lever food bill passed by the house and added an amendment to penalize storage of foodstuffs fuel and other necessities, replacing the Senate’s prior measure.
Chicago May 29 Not a major league baseball game was played yesterday. Four National league games were called off due to rain and the American league scheduled contest between Philadelphia and New York was postponed. Doubleheaders are planned for tomorrow.
The Prince of Udine leads the Talan mission into Washington and meets Vice President Marshall. It is arranged for the prince to address the Senate on Thursday to deliver King Victor Emmanuel’s message to the American people.
Memphis dispatch reports from Hickman Kentucky late tonight that twenty or more persons were killed in farming settlements around Hickman by a tornado late today.
Washington May 29 Secretary Daniels announced that the new draft age limits 21 to 30 inclusive would govern appointing assistant paymasters in the Naval Coast Reserve. Competitive examinations will be held for these posts at navy yards and stations on June 1.
Washington May 29 The senate finance committee agreed to strike a 200 million general ad valorem tax and propose a direct tax on sugar coffee and cocoa as an alternative to the war tax bill.
Washington May 29 The Provost Marshal General Crowder works with lawyers on exemption rules for the draft. It is likely the jury wheel will select the first army of 500 000, with exemptions considered only after names are drawn and districts allotted. Local exemption boards operate by county and per 30 000 city population.
Washington May 29 another lot of 150 student aviators for the army went into training today at the training colleges aiding the government in building the corps. The first students were received last Monday and new classes start each Monday until the full 600 are under training. The plan is to turn out 150 aviation reserve corps officers each week after the first class finishes its course, the number at the school kept at 600.
News reports a Sunday morning fire of unknown origin razed the Wananish sawmill, owned by Winewood Lumber Co. of Wilmington, about 80 miles away. Loss estimated at 60,000 dollars, partially insured.
Union machinists at the Newport News Ship Building Dry Dock company began striking today after reporting for duty, working until 10 o clock and laying down tools. They demand higher wages which yard officials refused to grant without an investigation.
Italian war department says on the Plava sector since May 14 Austro Hungarian prisoners reach 23 681 and 36 legions including many officers plus thirteen heavy guns were captured. Indications point to renewed action on French and British fronts as air forces and artillery show momentum while Allied infantry hold lines and French resist two German assaults. A minor French thrust occurs in the Verdun region with increasing activity on both sides.
Salisbury on May 29 reports a 3 30 p m fire at Sol Harris’s Power street residence near the Buffalo mill. Strong winds fed the flames as Forest Hill and nearby companies battled the blaze, six streams directed at the fire. Ten houses burned before crews contained it. six were left completely destroyed.
Hartford May 29 The National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association urges Washington to reject a House bill provision adding customs duties on leaf tobacco. The telegram to Senator Simmons, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, argues the extra tax would bring great hardship to the industry.
Raleigh May 29 local and state agencies plan to survey farm labor needs in North Carolina. County farm demonstration agents will record available labor and amount required to match farmers with workers.
London reports Folkstone suffered the most damage from Friday's raid. About 16 hostile aircraft attacked southeast England, causing seventy six deaths and one hundred seventy four injuries in the Friday evening assault.
London reports Winston Churchill tends his garden in shirt sleeves most days, growing vegetables as part of his hobby. The depiction underscores a casual, hands on side of the wartime leader amid city life.
London reports that since the war began, trade unions have secured war bonuses and wage increases totaling about 110 million dollars. The gains reflect widespread bargaining across industries, with disciplined collective action driving higher compensation for workers.
An official telegram from Budapest reports that Emperor Charles has appointed Andressy as premier of Hungary, with the message communicated through Zurich and London on May 29. The move signals a key political change in Hungary under the regent’s influence.
Federal grand jury investigation in Texas has produced indictments for German influences to defeat army registration and the selective draft. Additional charges are being pursued in other cities by Department of Justice agents, with broader probes into registration resistance in western states.
casualty toll from a Sunday tornado outbreak reaches 160 dead and about 550 injured across Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas and Alabama. heavy losses center in southwestern Kentucky with Clinton Kentucky reporting 25 dead and 75 injured. Alabama mining camps Sayre Bradford and Carbon Hill report 46 dead. Tennessee towns including Tipton Dyer counties Cates Landing and Ore Springs tally 34 dead with 17 in Tennessee overall. communication lines slow to restore. full scope expected hours away.
Raleigh May 29 Henry Morganthau former state ambassador to Turkey and DNC treasurer spoke at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Engineering commencements. He urged graduates not to be nobodies and said a few years of usefulness beat decades of indolence. Seventy two seniors graduated with about half present due to training camp duties.
Paducah Kentucky May 29 reports indicate the storm across four counties has killed more than 70 people. Sixty seven deaths are currently confirmed from unofficial sources, with a full check expected to raise the total.
Birmingham reports show fifty fatalities and about two hundred six injured as storms damage counties and hospitals record worsening conditions. The toll climbs as additional victims succumb to injuries at local infirmaries.
On May 29 Matoon and Charleston carried out numerous private burials for Sunday tornado victims. Funeral processions filled streets and roads as officials planned a public memorial tomorrow.
London reports 35000 placards reading Eat Less bread distributed to churches and 10000 to London restaurants for public display. Cards urge not wasting bread and to cut slices in half as a national duty.
The Chinese Senate approved Li Ching Hsi as premier in succession to Tuan Chi Jui. The vote was 365 to 1, with the House having approved the nomination earlier.
Hickory May 29 The Hickory fire department has bought two Liberty Bonds of $50 each. The purchase comes as federal bond drives continue with local support.
The gospel tent near the English Street car line will open tonight and run for an unspecified period. City residents are invited to attend the revival services.
Heavy purchases by British French and American interests at fur sales in London as buyers anticipate a strong fall demand. Stocks are small after a long winter and prices are 10 to 50 percent higher than in January with some skins falling due to new export regulations.
Wheat markets in Chicago showed volatility with July at 2.02 1/4 cents and September at 1 3/4 cents lower at the open, then turning higher as prices strengthened through the session.
Washington May 29. Provost Marshal General Crowder said men claiming exemption from the draft next Tuesday must fully explain their reasons. Public authorities will examine each case. All men ages 21 to 31 must register regardless of exemption claims. Only those actually in military or naval service are exempt. Men turning 31 should not register as they will be refused.
Tomorrow is a legal holiday National Memorial Day and the post office will run Sunday hours. The general delivery window will be open from 9 30 to 10 30 in the morning for mail delivery, Postmaster J J Farriss announced.
Paris May 27 The Temps reports the creation of a Polish army in France is well under way. It plans to unite Polish elements in France and allied countries to fight under the Polish flag for the restoration of the Polish kingdom. The project, long considered, is on the verge of realization.
New York May 29 The evening newspapers of New York City have decided not to publish any editions on Memorial Day to conserve whitepaper. It is estimated the move will save about 250 tons of material.
New York May 29 Donald MacMillan the explorer and other Crocker expedition members, who entered the Arctic in 1913, are safe on the north west coast of Greenland per a cablegram received today by the American Museum of Natural History.
The New York Cotton market opened with renewed liquidation. First prices were 1 to 17 points lower. active months fell 18 to 27 points from last night's close. July declined to 21.0 and October to 20.67, down 60 to 75 points from Saturday’s high. July 21.22, Oct 20.80, Dec 20.88, Jan 20.86, Mar 21.07.
Durham May 29. Company M Third Regiment North Carolina National Guard recruited to full war strength of 150 to win Col. S. Minor cash prize of 25 dollars for first company in the regiment to reach full strength. Several men enlisted after.
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